Zelda CD-i’s Morshu is Now More Fluid Than Ever Thanks to This 3D Render

No, the cursed CD-i Zelda games are not being remade for the series’ 35th anniversary; however, one very specific character has made the jump to 3D in this new fan project.

Coming from 3D animator David (@Hoolopee on Twitter), the infamous clip of Morshu from Link: the Faces of Evil that served as the base for a popular meme in 2020 has now been rendered in full 3D. What was once a choppy, two-dimensional, pixilated character with excessive movement is now a salesman as fluid and detailed as he is uncanny. This comparison does a good job of showing the differences between the two.

According to David, the final product was made with render engine EEVEE, providing a crisper look, as seen in this comparison with production renderer Cycles. To tease the project before its unveiling last week, David shared both renders of Morshu’s hairless and disembodied head and an ominous trailer, so check them out for some good laughs.

Of course, it didn’t take long for the people of the Internet to turn this 3D version of the character into its own meme, as Twitter user @Chip2ner displays here and as YouTube user Memnicus displays here.

What do you think of this render? Or you more entertained or just creeped out? Is it better than its 2D counterpart? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: Hoolopee

John Piland

John has been a Zelda fan for over 10 years now and is proud to say the series has had a major impact on his life (and wallet). After years of going to Zelda Dungeon for guides or the latest news on the series, John achieved their dream when they joined the writing team in 2019; John can hardly believe how long it’s been. A librarian, he loves meticulously arranging his library of Zelda games and collectibles. After what felt like an eternity of waiting for Tears of the Kingdom, John looks forward to the future of the Zelda franchise with enthusiasm, whether that’s the upcoming movie, a new spin-off/remake, or the next big game.