As arguably the most popular fantasy game of all time, there's plenty of people paying homage to the Legend of Zelda through creative personal projects.
Going beyond the fantasy game and bringing the magic into real-life is YouTube user Victor Poulin, who created this very impressive boomerang replica right out of the 'Twilight Princess' entry of the Zelda fantasy game series. Not only are the visual designs of the boomerang impressively accurate, but the boomerang flies as true as the video game version does. In fact, considering that the boomerang in the game is generally used for only stunning enemies and cutting ropes, this real-life version could probably do more physical harm than the video game version. It's impressive to see the replica fly as far and straight as it does in the video.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Fantasy Game Replicas
- Opportunity to create realistic replicas of popular fantasy games that can transcend the virtual world into reality
- Interactive Gaming Props
- Opportunity to design interactive gaming props and add-on products that enhance the user's gaming experience
- Augmented Reality Games
- Opportunity to create multiplayer augmented reality games that combine real-life elements with virtual fantasy gameplay
Sectors Adopting This
- Gaming
- Disruptive innovation opportunities could lie in designing and developing interactive gaming props and accessories that blur the line between virtual and physical gameplay
- Toy Manufacturing
- Opportunities to create realistic replicas of popular video game props that appeal to both young and adult players
- Augmented Reality Product Development
- Opportunities to create gaming products and apps that combine real-world elements with virtual reality gameplay
