Zelda Phantom Hourglass Resource Pack 1.13.2 / 1.12.2

Inspired by the 2007 Nintendo DS game The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, the Zelda Phantom Hourglass resource pack brings the aesthetic of The Legend of Zelda games into the cube-like world of Minecraft graphics. The creator of this pack modified the trees, water, and other aspects of scenery to appear more natural, creating a more immersive experience akin to the hero Link’s adventures. The rivers and ocean contain similar waves and patterns to Phantom Hourglass, and their crisp colors and design are definitely a highlight of this pack. If you want a pack to make your water to look more realistic, this pack is worth trying just for that reason. This pack also alters the textures of trees, replacing the fuzzy pixelated bunches of leaves with what appears to be large tropical leaves. The gaps in the leaves look a bit strange and unnatural, though some may still prefer their aesthetic to the non-modified trees. As far as other textures go, there are certain blocks that vary so much in their color from the original that they can be hard to identify. This is something you will likely notice the first time you go underground and discover a patch obsidian.

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It makes the first moments with this resource pack a little confusing, but with enough time you will become familiar with the new texture pack. There are many standalone resource packs that work to enhance Minecraft’s user-interface, but the Zelda Phantom Hourglass resource pack goes above and beyond with its GUI. The creativity and quality of this pack is on another level. The creation of the Zelda Phantom Hourglass resource pack began more than five years ago, with continuous updates and improvements to the designs. While some default Minecraft animals still remain in this resource pack, the creator has also included the addition of other animals. Downloaders of this pack will notice certain variations in the creatures, such as in the design of the squids and chickens, to better suit the Phantom Hourglass theme. One overlooked improvement would be replacing the chicken models altogether with birds more closely resembling the iconic Cuccos from The Legend of Zelda series. The resolution for the Zelda Phantom Hourglass resource pack is 32×32, rather than the common 16×16, but this likely will not affect the performance of the game. The textures are well optimized so the pack should run smoothly without any major hiccups. Just as this pack evokes a sense of nostalgia from lovers of The Legend of Zelda franchise, the natural scenery and bright colors can be just as enjoyable for those who have no experience with the games.