Dark Link Steps Out of the Shadows in Ocarina of Time Remake

Nintendo has given fans their first look at Dark Link in its Ocarina of Time remake. The reveal puts the shadowy counterpart to Link front and center in the reworked version of the 1998 classic, a character who has been one of the series' most memorable foes since that original game.

Dark Link is a mirror image of the hero, and he has long been a favorite example of how Zelda uses its villains to test the player's skills and nerves. Seeing him rendered for a modern version of the game gives longtime fans a concrete reason to look forward to the remake.

The announcement is a short one, and the summary available so far does not spell out much about how Dark Link will play or where he will show up in the adventure. Nintendo's full presentation will be the place to get those details, so expect more on his role in the game as the remake gets closer to release.