A Canadian artist named Connor Gottfried managed to stun the world by presenting a giant and playable replica of the renowned game: Legend of Zelda. Slipping back to his childhood memories he chose to go for a three-foot-wide model of the Game & Watch version. Not just that he also took it to another level by adding a game controller.

The gaming world has always been an indispensable part of one’s childhood. No matter in which era one is born one is sure to have a bond with some game. For those coming from the digital age it gets even more fascinating. Many gaming giants have etched their name in the domain with their ageless game offerings. They have thrilled their fans for years. Their fan base is loyal to the extent that they go ahead to make a replica of the old games to cherish their charm. A Canadian artist named Connor Gottfried has taken on that note with a stunning replica of the Legend of Zelda Game & Watch version.

Artists dive into their childhood memory lanes to gain some much-needed inspiration. The carefree days with heart-winning charm offer them iconic themes and subjects. Taking the same path they manage to make their moments immortal with their creation. Not just that they also go a long way in pampering their hearts by invoking nostalgia. Connor Gottfried was also thinking on a similar line when he chose the Legend of Zelda Game & Watch version for his project.

That took him back to the days when his parents came with an Apple II+. The gadget had influenced him to a great extent during that time. He was in love with the theme and plot of the game. Thus he decided to recreate those fascinating memories by producing a replica of the game. Taking on that part he managed to put up a three-foot-wide playable copy of the game. Adding to that he also paired it up with a controller to churn a best in kind experience with his creation. Well it was not a child’s play for him to forge the iconic game piece.

Ensuring the best around he went ahead to take its inside pictures. He put in his best to capture the intricate arrangement and elements that played a crucial part in its working. Apart from that he also layered them with the outer shell of the gadget. Finally he managed to put up an alluring creation. Securing a golden place it went ahead to bring the complex and old technology of its time on the board. Thus it is no less than a treat for its lovers.

Not just that the gaming giant Nintendo also looked forward to amusing its fans by launching Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda after coming up with the ‘Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros.’. The aim was to celebrate the years-old legacy of the game by setting the scene up on its 35^th anniversary. Adding to that it also went ahead to present an iconic trailer of the game.

Shedding light on his gaming memories Connor shared “When I was five (in 1982) my parents bought an Apple II+ and it made a huge impact on me. I was left enchanted with how they had programmed an interactive experience displaying it on screen. I was completely mesmerized by the little worlds bound by rules that you could play in and we’d always try to find the bugs. Like the secret spot to jump where you’d go off the screen and break the game!”