So why did Nintendo abandon the vibrant artstyle in Zelda Wind Waker?

So why did Nintendo abandon the vibrant artstyle in Zelda Wind Waker?

Miyamoto initially 'cringed' at Wind Waker's art style and asked for a redesign, it's claimed

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Anyone remember the Wind Waker art style backlash? I was a part of the angry mob lol. Article from 2001 : r/gaming

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Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker