I'm working on a side scrolling Legend of Zelda fan game. Not looking for profit, just for experience and to show off my talents. I've never really delved that deep into the 2D game world, but I'm gonna try it out and see how it goes. I need to know if there is a particular source that would be good for finding backgrounds/assets/sprites for a side scroller. I already have my Link sprite, a Zelda sprite (Zelda will be a playable character) and a few backgrounds. But nothing to make the complete game like I plan. Any good advice/recommendations? (Also, any other advice as far as considering side scrollers would be appreciated). Thank you in advance.

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Here is an example of the art for the game

does anyone ever read the top of the forums?

what are you saying?