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Why Not Cel-Shade Mario?
When cel-shading was first taking off, the technique was making pretty big news. Now it seems a bit more commonplace, but the results can still be breathtaking.
A few years back, if you were to ask me what Nintendo franchise would be most likely to get a cel-shaded makeover, I would have picked Mario. I may have even said Kirby, but I would have never guessed Zelda. I’m really happy the Big N did what they did with Wind Waker, but I still wonder why they haven’t tried the idea with Mario. Will we ever see the iconic plumber take a dip into cel-shaded surroundings?