Zelda: A Link Between Worlds 4K Gameplay Showcase Is Stunning

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Published May 13, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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Released back in 2013 as the spiritual successor to 1991's The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, the Nintendo 3DS' The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds marked the 17th mainline installment in the beloved Nintendo franchise and follows Link as he sets out to restore peace in the kingdom of Hyrule following the kidnapping of Princess Zelda. What makes A Link Between Worlds unique, is that it introduced a mechanic that allowed Link to merge into walls and take on a 2D form, allowing him to enter otherwise inaccessible areas.

Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Is An Underrated Classic

As with many video games that receive mixed reviews at launch, the passage of time often changes the minds of the biggest of doubters, and that is seemingly the case with The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, which is now considered to be an underrated classic in the Zelda franchise. Now that it has been well over a decade, fans appreciate the unique approach the game took, and it is perhaps why one creator has decided to embark on a project to bring A Link Between Worlds up-to-date with modern graphics.

This comes courtesy of Henriko Magnifico Showcase on YouTube, who has been working on a texture pack for The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Although the project is a work-in-progress, it is available to play from start to finish and aims to completely overhaul the visuals of the game, as well as add new features such as shaders. As a result, A Link Between Worlds can now be enjoyed at up to 4K/60fps, but this can only be achieved through an emulator or on mobile.

This Is One Zelda Game That Deserves A Switch 2 Port

In a video shared to Henriko Magnifico's YouTube page, you can see the texture pack for The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds in action, and it is safe to say that the underrated gem has never looked better and really shines a light on the unique art-style that caused some controversy at launch.

However, it also makes you realize that, alongside the highly anticipated remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which is rumored to be announced soon, it is titles such as A Link Between Worlds that also deserve their slot on the Nintendo Switch 2, especially with updates such as the one seen in this 4K texture pack. Hopefully, projects such as these will give Nintendo some inspiration, rather than seeing them hand out those DMCA notices.