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=== ''The Faces of Evil'' === Link, the main [[protagonist]] of the series, lounges in [[Universe of The Legend of Zelda#Hylian geography|Hyrule Castle]] and complains to King Harkinian that he is bored now that the kingdom of [[Universe of The Legend of Zelda#Hyrule|Hyrule]] is at peace, to which the king responds that peace is "what all true warriors strive for".<ref>{{cite video game |title=Link: The Faces of Evil |developer=Animation Magic |publisher=Philips Media |date=1993 |platform=Philips CD-i |level=Opening sequence |quote='''Link:''' Gee! It sure is boring around here. / '''King Harkinian:''' My boy, this peace is what all true warriors strive for. / '''Link:''' I just wonder what Ganon's up to.}}</ref><ref name="faceevil">{{cite web |url=http://www.zeldaelements.net/cdiseries_foe.shtml |title=Overview: Link: The Faces of Evil |author=Zelda Elements Staff |publisher=Zelda Elements |date=2008-01-01 |accessdate=2008-04-07 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20071011064124/http://zeldaelements.net/cdiseries_foe.shtml |archivedate = October 11, 2007}}</ref> A wizard named Gwonam visits the King and Link on a magic carpet and tells them that [[Ganon]] has taken over the far-off island of Koridai,<ref>{{cite video game |title=Link: The Faces of Evil |developer=Animation Magic |publisher=Philips Media |date=1993 |platform=Philips CD-i |level=Opening sequence |quote='''Gwonam:''' Your Majesty, Ganon and his minions have seized the island of Koridai.}}</ref> further explaining that only Link can stop him.<ref>{{cite video game |title=Link: The Faces of Evil |developer=Animation Magic |publisher=Philips Media |date=1993 |platform=Philips CD-i |level=Opening sequence |quote='''Gwonam:''' It is written: only Link can defeat Ganon.}}</ref> Link is transported to Koridai and shown by the wizard the fabled island with giant stone statues known as the Faces of Evil, which he must conquer.<ref name="Wired"/><ref>{{cite video game |title=Link: The Faces of Evil |developer=Animation Magic |publisher=Philips Media |date=1993 |platform=Philips CD-i |level=Opening sequence |quote='''Link:''' Wow! What're all those heads?! / '''Gwonam:''' These are the Faces of Evil. You must conquer each.}}</ref><ref name="cdioverview"/> During Link's time in Koridai, Princess Zelda is kidnapped by Ganon and is kept in his lair.<ref name="faceevil"/><ref>{{cite video game |title=Link: The Faces of Evil |developer=Animation Magic |publisher=Philips Media |date=1993 |platform=Philips CD-i |level=Firestone Lake |quote='''Ganon:''' In the darkest nightmare hour, when not moon nor sun has risen, I take Zelda through my power. I shall keep her in my prison.Also there are scenes popular From YouTube Poop}}</ref> Later in his journey, Link is sent to Fortress Centrum to retrieve the Treasure of Death for an Ice Queen.<ref>{{cite video game |title=Link: The Faces of Evil |developer=Animation Magic |publisher=Philips Media |date=1993 |platform=Philips CD-i |level=Serigon Caves |quote='''Ice Queen:''' Before you face the foul fiend Ganon, you must conquer Fortress Centrum, where the Treasure of Death is hidden. Bring it to me. Begone.}}</ref> At the fortress, Link finds what appears to be a sleeping Zelda. Upon awakening her, however, Zelda transforms into Goronu, a shapeshifting necromancer who works for Ganon. After defeating Goronu, Link retrieves the Crystal of Reflection, which allows his shield to reflect curses.<ref>{{cite video game |title=Link: The Faces of Evil |developer=Animation Magic |publisher=Philips Media |date=1993 |platform=Philips CD-i |level=Serigon Caves |quote='''Ice Queen:''' This shield both sword and spear reflects, but cannot stop the vilest curse. This crystal makes the shield reflect, cursing the curser with twice the curse.}}</ref> Link then proceeds to defeat Ganon's minions, which include the revived Goronu, the anthropomorphic pig Harlequin, the armored pyrokinetic Militron, the three-eyed wolfgirl Lupay, and the gluttonous cyclops Glutko, from which the Book of Koridai is retrieved. A translator named Ipo, who can read the Book of Koridai, reveals that the Book itself is enough to defeat Ganon.<ref>{{cite video game |title=Link: The Faces of Evil |developer=Animation Magic |publisher=Philips Media |date=1993 |platform=Philips CD-i |level=Nortinka |quote='''Ipo the Reader:''' Listen. Such is the power of the Prince of Darkness that he can kill with a single look. Attacks against Ganon will prove fruitless unless Link attacks with the sacred book.}}</ref> After trekking through Ganon's Lair,<ref>{{cite video game |title=Link: The Faces of Evil |developer=Animation Magic |publisher=Philips Media |date=1993 |platform=Philips CD-i |level=Ganon's Lair}}</ref> Link finally reaches Ganon, who attempts to recruit Link with the promise of great power and the threat of murder,<ref>{{cite video game |title=Link: The Faces of Evil |developer=Animation Magic |publisher=Philips Media |date=1993 |platform=Philips CD-i |level=Ganon's Lair |quote='''Ganon:''' Join me, Link, and I will make your face the greatest in Koridai, or else you will ''die!''}}</ref> but Link turns down his offer by imprisoning him in the Book of Koridai.<ref>{{cite video game |title=Link: The Faces of Evil |developer=Animation Magic |publisher=Philips Media |date=1993 |platform=Philips CD-i |level=Ganon's Lair |quote='''Ganon:''' No! Not into the pit! ''It burrrns!!''}}</ref> Link awakens Zelda and tells her that he had just defeated Ganon, to which she is skeptical.<ref>{{cite video game |title=Link: The Faces of Evil |developer=Animation Magic |publisher=Philips Media |date=1993 |platform=Philips CD-i |level=Ending sequence |quote='''Princess Zelda:''' Why'd you do that? / '''Link:''' I just saved you from Ganon! / '''Princess Zelda:''' You ''did'' not.}}</ref> Gwonam appears and congratulates Link on imprisoning Ganon. He shows Link a recovering Koridai and declares him the island's hero, whereupon Link declares himself to be the victor. However, Zelda refuses to kiss him as a reward.<ref>{{cite video game |title=Link: The Faces of Evil |developer=Animation Magic |publisher=Philips Media |date=1993 |platform=Philips CD-i |level=Ending sequence |quote='''Gwonam:''' Well done, Link! Ganon is once again imprisoned. Come. Look. Already Koridai is returning to harmony. The birds are singing! Isn't it beautiful? / '''Link:''' Golly! / '''Gwonam:''' As it is written, you, Link, are the hero of Koridai! / '''Link:''' I guess that's worth as kiss, huh? / '''Princess Zelda:''' Ha! / '''Link:''' I won!}}</ref>
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