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118. Link: The Faces of Evil - hombad46
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6c0vDTMKlP0

What can I say about this infamous intro that hasnt already been said countless times before? Probably nothing, so Ill just have to say it again.

The animation is absurd. You can pause this intro at literally any point and get a cringey image. I dont think theres even a single good frame. Worse still, the dialogue and voice acting are consistently stilted, and, in particular, Links voice and personality are obnoxious. The only moment of this intro that makes some sense is Zeldas reaction when Link tries to get a kiss. And his dumb smirk in response suggests this isnt the first time hes tried this. Even being the legendary hero (which the bearded guy has to bring a scroll to prove because nobody would believe it otherwise), Link is still too repugnant for Zelda to tolerate being in his presence for long.

Then we get Link and the bearded guy on a magic carpet ride, and Link proclaims wow, what are all those heads? Since the perspective doesnt change to show the heads, its not clear what hes even talking about, at least until you see the map (which for some reason is completely blue in this video). And as if its a meaningful explanation of the plot, we get a name drop of the title that they are the faces of evil, which sounds like the name of a B-movie horror flick from the 60s or 70s.

Although I can appreciate watching bad movies to rip them apart, I feel like trying to do the same with this game would wear thin very quickly. And I cant say Id have any desire to watch any more cinematics like this beyond some slight curiosity like peeking at an accident on a highway as you drive by.