One lucky gamer got a great birthday surprise by being given an incredible cake inspired by The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. The impressive cake pays tribute to one of the most unique entries in The Legend of Zelda franchise.
Out of all the installments to be added to the Zelda canon, The Wind Waker has amassed a passionate following after bravely ditching the classic Zelda art style for a much more cartoony approach in the artwork. With the difference in style and adding features like sea exploration to the game's world, many consider Wind Waker one of their favorite games out of all the other Zelda titles. Nintendo took a great leap of faith with turning away from what many fans were expecting, and even though there were some fans who were originally unhappy with the changes being made, the game has grown to find many who love its uniqueness.
One Wind Waker fan got to celebrate their recent birthday with a cake inspired by the title. The lucky gamer posted a picture of the birthday cake to a Zelda subreddit which has gained a little over one-thousand upvotes at the time of this writing. The cake depicts series protagonist Link on an island while paying homage to the iconic Wind Waker art style that makes the game so recognizable.
The cake features bright colors and beautiful details while showcasing some beloved aspects of the game, like Link's talking boat, the King of Red Lions. Another touching detail on the cake shows that it's a gift from the gamer's kid which makes the gift even more meaningful. There has been a variety of different Wind Waker fan art that creative gamers have made in order to honor one of their favorite Zelda installments. However, a cake sculpture may be one of the most impressive ways to pay homage to a game simply because of the time and effort it takes.
After twenty years of being part of the Zelda canon, The Wind Waker remains one of the most influential games in the franchise. Despite an initial icy reception from many fans, the game has been able to persevere through the years to become one of the most loved titles in the world of Zelda. After two decades of Wind Waker it's refreshing to see that some fans still love the game so much that it's used as a staple feature for their birthday celebration.
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is available for Wii U.