A unique period exists within the Zelda series: the Satellaview games. The chapters of the BS Legend of Zelda (BS Zelda no Densetsu) were approached in a way that the series has not done since, the “BS” in the title being an acronym for “broadcast satellite,” hinting at the mechanics involved. Nintendo has a long…
Fairies have been a staple of the Zelda series since it began and have appeared in a variety of roles throughout the games. Featured as companions, deities, and even items, it is this versatility that makes the Fairy such an interesting case study. This feature aims to explore some of those roles and take a…
The Legend of Zelda series has an extremely rich, diverse, and oftentimes confusing timeline. Throughout the series’ life, players have been able to experience different versions of Hyrule and its inhabitants’ lives as they adapt to each iteration of the land. A seafaring people in the drowned world of Wind Waker; a population dealing with…
Often in the Zelda series, there are events that are never witnessed in-game but nonetheless have ramifications for gameplay and the in-game world itself. Few areas throughout the series inspire the sense of mystery and dread that Ikana Canyon does, and much of this is due to the Great War. The dry and barren land…
Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask are often pitted against one another. It’s no surprise: they were released just two years apart, used the exact same engine and many of the same character models, and are both fiercely defended by those who love them (myself included). The games are extremely different on the surface, with…
