Evolution of Dark Link / Shadow Link (1987

Evolution of Dark Link / Shadow Link (1987 - 2019)

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All battles and appearances of Dark Link / Shadow Link in The Legend of Zelda and Super Smash Bros.
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@josephcarmelo9185 4 жыл бұрын

0:48 - 0:55 I never noticed until now that Link's reflection disappears once he goes past the tree spawing in Dark Link

@comedelian4084 4 жыл бұрын

That's just creepy now

@chickenlover7353 4 жыл бұрын

Joseph Carmelo Dark link is links shadow

@mimmyqu6818 4 жыл бұрын

Joseph Carmelo swiggy swooty your shadow is now my property

@kudzaidhodho 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, interesting observation.... Nice

@LITTLE1994 4 жыл бұрын

It took me 16 years to find that.

@bossness3193 4 жыл бұрын

It would have been so cool if the last boss in the Trial of the Sword in Breath Of The Wild was Dark Link

@chadpeterson5698 2 жыл бұрын

He was already a skin so yeah. Maybe he'll be an optional boss in BotW2.

@rikustorm13 2 жыл бұрын

That would've been awesome

@Mii_F 2 жыл бұрын

or the fierce deity even tho it wouldn't make sense

@pleasecallmedaviddjs1298 2 жыл бұрын

Huh 🤔 that actually would make sense dark link is just a obstacle that link has to overcome he’s not an enemy that comes from GanonDorf or anything and considering the master sword trials are just A challenge for a link to get his true sword then it would have perfect for the game

@dominicbonogofski 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mii_F It definitely wouldn't be that, sorry. The Fierce Deity is a warborn god, and has the power to destroy an entire moon. The Fierce Deity would kick Link's ass with no effort, especially since OoT Link had to limit himself to using the mask only in boss rooms so he didn't end up killing everyone he saw relentlessly because the mask was even more powerful than Majora's mask and would definitely overtake the body of anyone who used it.

@chasepriest6059 4 жыл бұрын

Out of all the dark link appearances, the twilight version actually was the most creepy type of death I ever seen...

@willisrose9756 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr

@elluciano5808 3 жыл бұрын

Anyway it was rated t

@artasky6093 Жыл бұрын

Wtf happened to link ? Wtf just happened to him

@fluoridenova514 Жыл бұрын

@@artasky6093 Watch the gameplay, highly recommend! It's a bit too long to explain and experiencing it would make a big diffrence. :)

@finyellow5656 2 жыл бұрын

I like how Nintendo reminds people to face your shadow self. It's actually the negative qualities that we hide from other people. You can find your shadow self in your dreams, lucid.

@oldylad 13 күн бұрын

Shut up

@angelbunny4922 20 сағат бұрын

@@oldyladSounds like you need to face your shadow self, friend

@autobotrenegade221 4 жыл бұрын

Dark Link: Who are you? Dark Pit: I'm definitely not like you. That's for sure.

@alexidk1785 4 жыл бұрын

Autobot You can write off but not exactly.

@autobotrenegade221 4 жыл бұрын

@@alexidk1785 ???

@mikeanthony3300 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Unlike Dark Link, Dark Pit actually has a personality...then again...he's the opposite of Pit who also has a personality...

@rocketmidbus6297 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikeanthony3300 ow

@mechanicalmacbook 3 жыл бұрын

dark pit came from a mirror that gives some kind of alternative universe character or idk(only saw some gameplay clips so thats why i dont know) Dark link came from magic(?)

@spitefulraven 4 жыл бұрын

Dark Link's battle in Ocarina of Time is such an underrated part of the game. For one, him only becoming visible once you pass him once is an early horror VG cliche & (I'd imagine) prob one of the first times it was ever used in 3D games. Then the entire room is literally a representation of "reflection". It's all just awesome.

@JadenMoon1475 Жыл бұрын

I actually *Avoided* the little "Island" with the tree. Apparently, he only comes out when your reflection vanishes from the water, *WHICH ONLY* happens if you walk over the Island!!

@Bornheck Жыл бұрын

Do you know what "underrated" means? I don't think you do.

@spitefulraven Жыл бұрын

@@Bornheck Maybe underrated isn't the right word. I guess I mean more in how ppl generally dislike water temple when Dark Link is easily the eeriest mini-boss.

@jacky9575 Жыл бұрын

@@spitefulraven People actually hates only the water temple, but everyone loves the dark link fight, and everyone talks about it, so don't worry about that, people seems to make the distinction between the temple and the mini boss inself

@juandough1 Жыл бұрын

dork.

@bryangutierrez1161 4 жыл бұрын

12:55 link : misses 3 times dark link : 👁👄👁🛡🗡

@rocketmidbus6297 4 жыл бұрын

Wouldt be better like this?: 🛡️👁️👄👁️🗡️

@KoideKoi 3 жыл бұрын

🛡🔴👄🔴🗡 oh i turned dark link into a bug

@JvmelAndraDe 2 жыл бұрын

Dark link: "Are you quite done ?"

@sevencube3 4 жыл бұрын

One of the most difficult enemies in the Zelda series, because you are fighting against your own self. I am quite curious as to his origin.

@WRILLI4M 3 жыл бұрын

I believe each version of him has different origins. The one I particularly like the most is the one from Hyrule Warriors. Dark Link being born from Link's own inner darkness is pretty interesting.

@naveedbutt3827 3 жыл бұрын

Me knowing it's because of his pride: >Signature look of superiority

@lavasqrl702 3 жыл бұрын

@LamentAnimatronic Are you sure things are so black and white? (Pun unintended.)

@rmbss9203 3 жыл бұрын

@@teleferkzya13 i think you just fight the ez version there many game

@brisell 3 жыл бұрын

Dark Link is supossed to be the physic representation of Link´s inner problems, anguishes, doubts and bad feelings (Link´s darkside) with the only purpose to become him bad, corrupt him or kill him, but he is also the way Link can get rid of all that and be more confident about himself and follow his duty without any doubts. He is also a way he (Link) can prove he is worthy of the triforce of courage and the Master Sword and also get stronger emotionally and physically.

@chefsimp8557 4 жыл бұрын

So we just gonna ignore the fact that at 10:53 he died at 6.66 seconds!

@UndernetChara 4 жыл бұрын

This video in three words: "Stop hitting yourself."

@ryugey6677 4 жыл бұрын

Mark van der Wal oof XD

@camli.sahin.69 4 жыл бұрын

@leonelmolina6198 4 жыл бұрын

Yep

@Chris-gx1ei 4 жыл бұрын

But you have to hit yourself so you would stop hitting yourself...🤔😂

@saracathcart9955 4 жыл бұрын

This is a truly genius comment. Well done.

@Thy_Guardian 4 жыл бұрын

10:02 Zelda... I don't feel so good

@Kusanae 4 жыл бұрын

Link

@Spidy-er9rl 4 жыл бұрын

Link said that to zelda

@CMarmol2005 3 жыл бұрын

Link is Spidey Confirmed.

@superitalianbrosme 3 жыл бұрын

@@Spidy-er9rl Are you link?

@cellarforever3258 3 жыл бұрын

"I don't wanna go princess I don't wanna go"

@jacobmems123 4 жыл бұрын

13:51 is the best dark link theme.

@raccoon681 4 жыл бұрын

thats pretty dark

@LITTLE1994 4 жыл бұрын

Just a remake of the dungeon theme of Adventure of Link, the game he originally came from.

@msanchez1680d 3 жыл бұрын

I like the Melee version, but this one is pretty good too.

@tjmario64 4 жыл бұрын

17:42-21:29 Red and blue are just T-posing.... MENACINGLY!!!

@julien0274 4 жыл бұрын

Them are

@julien0274 4 жыл бұрын

Link have to controle them

@UNKNOWN-.-7641 4 жыл бұрын

They are

@julien0274 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah

@justaguyonyoutube8268 4 жыл бұрын

Ah, I see, your a man of JoJo as well

@Kim_Invisible 4 жыл бұрын

Ocarina of time: Look! My dark side! I'm going hit it with a hammer

@predatorarroyo5280 4 жыл бұрын

Dark Link is powerful, evil and that's all. At least he appeared again in Link's Awakening for Switch.

@chalexgamer3947 4 жыл бұрын

10:52 Look at the timer.

@juliuskingsley4434 4 жыл бұрын

@mostaphaelhasnaoui6061 4 жыл бұрын

The Federal Bureau of Investigation stop watching porn Fbi

@gachamina3875 4 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@randomindiechannel2019 4 жыл бұрын

666 😥🤯😧😨

@unknow871 4 жыл бұрын

OH BOI!!

@SailHatinSoap 4 жыл бұрын

You defeat ocarina of time dark link: "peace out. Here's twenty bucks"

@lanreakerele4375 4 жыл бұрын

Dark Link should be used as a mini boss battle for Super Smash Bros.Ultimate but he's the alternate costume of Link

@brandijolieart 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah just like Pit

@victormanampiring8653 4 жыл бұрын

0:33 Its epilepsy time

@LITTLE1994 4 жыл бұрын

Well, that was common during '70s-'90s in original games. I miss those days. Strobe flashing is so gone, now.

@atlasguytinyproductions55 4 жыл бұрын

The ocarina of time was smart, the water of you're shadow dissapears when you go on land like a suprise.

@giant9211 4 жыл бұрын

Easy to kill Just turn off the lights No light no shadow

@cheer_io 4 жыл бұрын

If the roof is blocking sunlight turning everything under it dark then yes, it's ALL Shadow

@sqidicarus652 4 жыл бұрын

Turns off light Dark Link: expands

@RN-pt2xk 4 жыл бұрын

Stay in a room without windows.BOOM

@Ruinz32 4 жыл бұрын

*then you can’t see him*

@Mojo1356 3 жыл бұрын

“I am a shadow... the true self.” I hope someone makes an edit with I’ll Face Myself playing against a Shadow Link boss fight someday.

@SpanishIvI 4 жыл бұрын

Dark Link is Link's inner dark reflection. Appears in Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess and Breath of the Wild as a skin for Link. Shadow Link is born from Link's shadow. Appears in Adventure of Link, Oracle of Ages, A Link to the Past GBA, Four Swords Adventures, Spirit Tracks, A Link Between Worlds, Tri Force Heroes and Link's Awakening remake.

@LITTLE1994 4 жыл бұрын

You know what they say, everybody has a dark side, no matter how good they are.

@WRILLI4M 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Hyrule Warriors is the best portrayal of Dark Link IMHO.

@ChimeraLotietheBunny 3 жыл бұрын

Also Hyrule warriors!

@hongta7335 3 жыл бұрын

Link:Who are you? Dark Link:iam you but with black and deeper voice

@lacreatura4737 3 жыл бұрын

17:45 Can we all agree that this is probably one of the scariest incarnations of Dark Link? Look at that smile, good lord.

@shenelljohnson74 2 жыл бұрын

What smile?

@brisell 3 жыл бұрын

I have always loved how Ocarina´s Dark Link gets more "solid" and darker the more you hit him or you get hurt.

@kaihedgie1747 3 жыл бұрын

He gets more solid over time, not when he's taking damage.

@bezoticallyyours83 3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea he was in so many games. Thanks for making this compilation.

@Alandus64 4 жыл бұрын

1:26 dark link just watches him miss

@civilwildman 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, if you can beat Dark Link in Zelda 2 without taking damage AND without cheating, you have to be one of the best gamers in the world! :O

@SquidRumi 4 жыл бұрын

Dark Link Reminds Me Of Those .Exe Creepypastas Except His Color Pattern Is A _SHADOW_

@levodaro9145 4 жыл бұрын

Isn't a dark link a link to the dark web? XD

@PedroJaimeCostaPereira 4 жыл бұрын

Lol XD

@PedroJaimeCostaPereira 4 жыл бұрын

@Jose Andres Elvir Avila Golden Joke

@helptheresacockroachinmyba1939 4 жыл бұрын

Had to say XD didn't you....

@danielgilad230 4 жыл бұрын

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to The Dark Web

@Gazing-09 4 жыл бұрын

... Oh hell no... I fell for it...😂

@samsakura7950 4 жыл бұрын

Dark Link/Shadow Link is amazing. I always wondered what happened to OoT's version, as it doesn't look like he really died; it looks like he just disappeared. But maybe Link was just fighting the dark side within himself, and Dark Link/Shadow Link only exists within Link, so maybe it's just a metaphor.

@SV_1738 4 жыл бұрын

*The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Dark Web*

@chasepriest6059 4 жыл бұрын

More like TLoZ: A Link to the depths of death!

@Koalinomicon 3 жыл бұрын

I like how there's no unnecessary commentary in this video. Thanks for putting this all together!

@lanceocana9059 4 жыл бұрын

sadly link never accepted his shadow it would've been cool to see his persona

@popsicIes 4 жыл бұрын

23:28 "FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!" wait, wrong game.

@noahsamad6603 4 жыл бұрын

You picked the wrong house

@Thy_Guardian 4 жыл бұрын

10:52 *new record* On dark link... Also the timer 666

@derickdelica 4 жыл бұрын

In other games: fight him in botw: get it from kilton and be him

@maydaycatz 4 жыл бұрын

Anything: *exists* Nintendo Unity: I CAN MAKE THAT HISTORY

@iamnotcool7222 4 жыл бұрын

I do like how in oot, when dark link is dropped a heart (depending on how many you have) he does the death animation from Zelda 2

@thegreatgoobert5847 Жыл бұрын

I always found it weird he didn't show up botw because he would've been a perfect fit with the more advanced combat.

@tmcttf8087 4 жыл бұрын

I remember the first time I fought Dark Link in Ocarina of Time 3D....it was weird. He came out of nowhere....😶

@liammccbyrne4184 4 жыл бұрын

Ocarina of time Link: how can you jump on my sword and I can't? Dark Link: white guys can't jump.

@wassup_bish1285 3 жыл бұрын

Dark link/shadow link literally in every Zelda games: i AlWaYs CoMe BaCk!

@66ixty9ine 3 жыл бұрын

I remember fighting dark link in hyrule warriors (I play on 3DS) for me it was hard in the start but I realized his weakness. (Spamming specials and using magic)

@aegisring 4 жыл бұрын

I love to drag the fight with oot dark link on as long as possible, make it more cinematic

@handy572 4 жыл бұрын

the one from links’s awakening reminds me of the shadow puppet costume from a hat in time, mostly because of the color

@patmoore15 4 жыл бұрын

Tbh, I think the sounds at 1:40 are satisfying for me lol

@nascargamer9544 2 жыл бұрын

I actually like Four Sword Shadow Link as I like how you have to escape a Bomb that he throws and how he can duplicate into 4 like the 4 coloured link’s And how sometimes only certain links can attack him as he challenges that colour link. It’s just an awesome fight plus it’s multiple times too because of the Mirror the darkness holds which I find the best moment of Shadow Link in my opinion

@LegendArySayain 3 жыл бұрын

God friggin dang it, I replayed OoT like two years ago and couldn’t remember how to beat Dark Link. Can’t believe it was just to use the hammer.

@kaihedgie1747 3 жыл бұрын

There are plenty ways to beat Dark Link

@theperfectbusiness8903 Жыл бұрын

that death sound in oot is so satifying

@thatreeree1498 Жыл бұрын

cool detail in ocarina of time is that links reflection disappears when dark link spawns

@daredevildog5483 4 жыл бұрын

Dark link is more powerful then link because he can say the n word Can y’all chill it was just a joke

@UnrealSuperSonic04 4 жыл бұрын

oh god oh frick

@DemonSlayer376 4 жыл бұрын

Facts

@Void_Echoes 4 жыл бұрын

CM T3 Link: We’re evenly matched Dark Link: Nah i’m stronger Link: Why Dark Link: *_slowly reveals N-word pass_*

@realitycorruption5209 4 жыл бұрын

Link is Dead XD

@carlosyt4577 4 жыл бұрын

CM T3 qqq.

@pierrickolivier9873 4 жыл бұрын

Bravo très bonne vidéo merci

@xxxSaiyan228 Жыл бұрын

I'm currently playing ocarina of time, can't wait to meet him :)

@obsessedwjoe7408 3 жыл бұрын

to the person who kept using a megaton in oot: ure a bottom, square up with a sword

@Pejo-Bun Жыл бұрын

Link truly is Peter Pan on steroids, he even has the shadow shenanigans going on.

@punkay3648 4 жыл бұрын

*i can’t believe you’ve done this.*

@redlobber8855 3 жыл бұрын

Everybody gangsta till the door behind you locks

@pedromramirezdecardenas7501 4 жыл бұрын

You just gave stop hitting yourself a whole new meaning

@victoriamac379 3 жыл бұрын

The dark link battle in Hyrule warriors was actually fun when playing with my sister

@skllsession3993 4 жыл бұрын

dang That dude made Dark Link from LoZ 2 Look easy. Mega Gamer spotted

@fijisharbrough 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, that's where great Tigers teleport sound comes from.

@wingedhand2525 Жыл бұрын

Fun fact: in the Adventure of Link, that's not Dark Link or Shadow Link. It's "Link's Shadow" and fighting it is only a test to see if Link is worthy to hold the Triforce.

@Decimator515 4 жыл бұрын

19:10 T-POSE strikes again

@THEWORLDOVA-SKY 4 ай бұрын

1:30 Is it just me or why do i think his death scream sounds so funny 😂

@itzlink3037 3 жыл бұрын

the hardest link game....you made look so easy

@DrDolan2000 6 ай бұрын

Bro didn't even upgrade his life meter but still made it to Dark Link. Absolute mad lad

@fismaster1576 3 жыл бұрын

Now that age of Calamity is out, you could consider adding the malice ''hollow'' of Link, because I like to think it is dark link in Botw

@sylex7496 3 жыл бұрын

0:12 The first notes of the song.... I thought link would get his persona at the end of the fight

@Garl_Vinland Жыл бұрын

I don’t think they ever did this concept better than in Ocarina of Time. Conquer yourself.

@lovetodo2124 9 ай бұрын

Zelda 2

@mark-23-play7 10 ай бұрын

Dark link might honestly be the most underrated villain. The fact he's a literal exact mimic of link, meaning link would either severely struggle against him, or not even win. Could you imagine a totk dark link??

@JacOfAllTrades. 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like Link’s Awakening Dark Link was a missed opportunity for a Dark Souls-style invasion mechanic, to add in some multiplayer aspects to the game a bit.

@liammccbyrne4184 4 жыл бұрын

They kinda do that in a link between worlds but shit.

@JacOfAllTrades. 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the way Link Between Worlds is an okay response to that. You’re fighting an AI that just kinda gets left-over in your world I guess, but there’s no *actual* multiplayer.

@krei-ations 2 жыл бұрын

I remember playing oot for the first time I went into the room with dark lik and was so confused I saw shadow link and tried talking to it My brother told me to target it And then I was terrified to see that the battle theme started up Then I watched as it became darker and darker until the eyes turned red and I freaked out

@warmac88 4 жыл бұрын

Great video bruh

@Tomslechattartine 2 жыл бұрын

The music of Spirit Tracks is the End music of Phantom Hourglass (My favorite Zelda !)

@carmena.gonzalezrios8372 4 жыл бұрын

3:16 what’s the name of the song? It seems so familiar but I cannot remember the name

@saracathcart9955 4 жыл бұрын

Kay now I need to play Tri Force Heroes. Dang that Link is the most powerful out of all of them!

@boxedupsalad5188 3 жыл бұрын

2:03 that sound is stuck in my head

@bowenorcutt78 2 жыл бұрын

I'm actually kind of proud of myself, because I found a way to use his whole "jumping on my sword" thing to my advantage. See, if you hit "A" to knock him off, you get a split second to do a jump attack on him if you time it right.

@wirtz7223 4 жыл бұрын

Link has to constantly fight his inner mercy, in the form of dark link.

@philhernandez1724 Жыл бұрын

9:59 Ms. Zelda... I don't feel so good...

@Chaîne_Française 3 жыл бұрын

During the ocarina of time shadow link. Me: Come on Navi, Hey! Listen!

@narutoyamiryu404 4 жыл бұрын

Shadow and/or Dark Doppelgangers has Lose By All True Heroes

@chickenplayersgr939 3 жыл бұрын

He protecc HE attacc But most impotantly HE fights him self in the form of the dark

@adamgz12 4 жыл бұрын

Dark link only appears in the gba version of a link to the past which includes both a link to the past and four swords Which this remake includes 4 swords to collect then u go in a lair then the four swords will generate the shadow of the four sword heroes

@robloxfan4life151 4 жыл бұрын

Omg I wanna find the mask and clothes for dark link on legend of Zelda breath of the wild it looks sooo cool

@jackgoff5653 4 жыл бұрын

You can get it from kilton, just look uo kilton botw and it'll tell you how

@Salidin111 Жыл бұрын

OoT dark link is room is so cool after you realize your reflection is gone.

@MunchItGin 4 жыл бұрын

If we look at the thing closely this guy from link between worlds, the link guy in the parallel universe would be dark link too

@eduardomagana3858 4 жыл бұрын

Conquering one's self is never done with.

@edrreal 4 жыл бұрын

God I miss Four Swords Adventure

@NicoMaes910 4 жыл бұрын

idk why but i find the gamecube graphics amazing

@jackwei22 3 жыл бұрын

Should be a future main antagonist of legend of Zelda game who actually causes chaos over Hyrule throughout the whole game with many encounters it would be pretty epic and you would end being an outcast as folks will believe you responsible for all the terrible acts.

@shineinstars Жыл бұрын

omg yes that'd be s cool

@angelbunny4922 20 сағат бұрын

That's actually done with four swords shadow link! He's ACTIVELY causing mayhem throughout the game both in combat and out. He's a little shit and I love him.

@guivegle1958 4 жыл бұрын

For smash bros wii U u better should put classic mod intensity 6 last fight when your own character become a dark version

@localdumbass100yearsago8 4 жыл бұрын

Fighting dark link is technically is fighting my anxiety ._.

@JeffreyCrossaint9808 3 жыл бұрын

9:46 me and the boys when we find the beans

@chadpeterson5698 2 жыл бұрын

The only villain in the Zelda series that is more recurring than Ganon in fact I will make the tally for each one and I will include non canon appearances and remakes. Dark Link: 21. Ganon: 18