Wind Waker' design 'kept from Miyamoto

The Nintendo designer was initially unaware of the game
The Nintendo designer was initially unaware of the game's cel shaded art style.

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

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Wind Waker' design 'kept from Miyamoto

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