In his brand new educational video analysis, Marshall McGee shares his thoughts on Nintendo’s sound design philosophy – and on some of the sounds of Tears Of The Kingdom, based on what he’s heard and seen so far – here. As a bonus, you also get to hear how the sound of Zelda has evolved from 1986 to 2022, and get more insights into the sound design of the series:
The evolving sound of Zelda:
Want to hear how the Zelda series have evolved over the years? SJM Gaming has compiled this overview, letting you experience what Zelda has looked and sounded like, from 1986 to 2022:
The Sound Effects of Breath of the Wild:
If you want to learn more about the sound design for Breath of the Wild, Blipsounds did this interesting analysis on the sound of the game:
More on the fantastic sound of the Zelda series:
Marshall McGee isn’t the only one who’s fascinated by the sound of Zelda – here are some other highlights:
• The Legend of Zelda Series’ Legacy of Iconic Sound Design
• Why The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s sound design is perfect
• Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Doesn’t Get Enough Credit For Its Incredible Audio Design

