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Zelda Ultima Stand Alone Big Box

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🗡️ Zelda Ultima is finally making its debut on the forum!

This is the oldest of my Ultima Editions, and the one that best captures the spirit of the entire project.

It’s been locked away for three years, and I finally offered it to the staff so it could be shared with the community!

I’m making a real effort to open things up a bit more —
It’s time people finally discover the work I’ve poured into this.
But I count on you to keep it clean, respectful, and above all... magical

🎭 This project must not end up as a messy torrent after all these years of work.
We’re here to celebrate a passion, not to trash it.


🧰 What’s the Ultima format?

A fully standalone, all-in-one experience that immerses you in a single legendary universe—crafted with a level of detail and customization rarely seen.

It’s a digital collector’s dream, a tribute to iconic franchises like Zelda, Castlevania, Final Fantasy.
Imagine the ultimate fan-made box set—beautifully designed, completely free, and overflowing with nostalgic passion.

The goal behind the Ultima Editions is to bring digital games closer to the richness and charm of physical collections, which are becoming harder and harder to access (too rare, too expensive).

So I pack in as many bonuses as possible: artwork, music, cinematic intros, hidden content…
Each project, like Zelda Ultima, is built as a fully immersive collector’s experience.


🎁 What’s waiting for you inside?

🎨 A solid forty game themes, each evolving alongside my craft — polished, reworked, and bursting with character.

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45 icons dedicated:

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🖥️ 12 unique views — every slot filled, fully loaded, and ready to explore.

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A pause menu ( with the world map )a shutdown and of course a start theme!

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📖 Strategy Guides & Encyclopedia Section
More than just help… these are true collector's gems.


(Not included in the forum version to avoid legal issues.)

 

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Most guides and encyclopedias have been converted into interactive flipbooks with animated backgrounds for maximum immersion.
(One classic guide — A Link to the Past — is included by default so you can test the format.)

 

🎮 Fan-Made Remakes
5 playable demos of Ocarina of Time remade in Unreal Engine 4 & 5.
Eye candy meets nostalgia.

 

🎧 Hey Listen!
A curated selection of iconic Zelda tracks and fan-made covers.
Turn it up — Hyrule never sounded this good.

 

🔍The Time Line in 3 part

 

🏛️ Temple of Time
Explore the Temple of Time in real time, available in both VR and desktop mode.
Atmosphere guaranteed

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🗡️ Art of Artifact
Rediscover the saga’s most legendary items, reimagined and rendered with love.
Master Sword chills included.

🎬 Short Films
A handpicked selection of Zelda-inspired fan films.
Some of them will absolutely give you goosebumps.

❤️ Another Pad Universes
Explore the Trailers and Showcase sections for even more immersive

 ! Before you launch anything:

  • Make sure your license is integrated (mandatory)

  • Install the HEVC codecs to avoid black screens

  • Install ALL the fonts — seriously, all of them — or some views might look totally broken

  • You can launch in big box mode, (don't hesitate to do a little by the refresh box and caching in the system)

 

🛡️Credits: The Dream Team

Here’s a quick spotlight on some of the amazing people who’ve helped shape this journey:

🎼 Sam Dillard on music — because you don’t save Hyrule without a soundtrack that gives you chills.
🎨 @Bellhenge created most of the icons (which I lovingly upscaled, pixel by pixel).
🎮 CryZenXX has been following the project closely and definitely deserves a shrine in the fan-made section for his Ocarina of Time Unreal Engine demos.
👑 Henricko’s Magnifico — I even crafted special icons and themes to showcase his breathtaking 4K patches!

And of course, all the amazing contributors over the years — I’ve got a special thank-you video just for you. 💖
You’ve helped shape this dream, one sprite at a time.

A massive thank-you to Y2GURU, the Architect of the Community —
Without him, none of this would have been possible.

 

 

 

Support or follow my news on :https://www.patreon.com/c/padcinematic_prod


 

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Hi everyone, I know that some of you are waiting for the file to be available but I can't upload it (maybe too big I think)

. I hope to find a solution with the team.

In the meantime, don't hesitate to ask me, I can share it on my side for those who want it!

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On 5/15/2025 at 2:07 AM, SubRetro said:

This is fantastic work. Certainly want to put this into my setup. 

 

 

12 hours ago, Matthew said:

Hello Pandemonium I love your work you are a awesome artist!!! I would love to have the files to add to my BIGBOX I really love Zelda. Keep up the good work!!!

Hey, thank you so much for your message — it really means a lot! 🙏

Just a quick note before you download the file: Zelda Ultima isn’t just a theme or a media pack to plug into your regular BigBox setup. It’s a full standalone experience, kind of like a digital collector’s edition.

Everything is already built-in: custom menus, a unique interface, sounds, videos, specific configurations, and more. If you try to merge it into your current BigBox like a classic theme, there’s a high chance things will break or just won’t work properly. It’s not designed to be integrated, but rather launched separately, as an independent "big box" experience.

I’ll send you a direct download link already im i at home

so you can install and enjoy it exactly as intended — cinematic, immersive, and packed with fan service. 🍃⚔️

Thanks again for your kind words — and may the Triforce be with you! 💚

Posted

Your very welcome and thanks for the info on how to use it I watched the Zelda video you posted and wow amazing I really like it and again thanks for sharing!!

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