Just when we thought the music in Cadence of Hyrule couldn’t get any more addictive, Nintendo dropped the news that it was releasing three DLC soundtracks with almost 40 new tunes. And these wouldn’t just be any old remixes; they’d be fully fledged covers by Crypt of the NecroDancer soundtrack veterans: FamilyJules, A_Rival, and Chipzel.…
Most of the people from Hyrule Castle Town managed to escape to Kakariko Village once Ganondorf began his raid. But it’s clear that many of them unfortunately became ReDeads, as they stand tirelessly in the ruins of the marketplace. There is one individual, however, who lands somewhere in the middle of these two fates: the…
Link and Zelda each go through transformations in The Wind Waker, both physically and personally. Link must leave his simple life of an islander behind to rescue his sister, and eventually become the hero and save Hyrule. Likewise, to fulfill her destiny as the holder of the Triforce of Wisdom, Zelda must emerge as Princess…
Here’s a Zelda fact for you: everyone loves the Twinrova boss and the two witches Koume and Kotake, and I assume the same applies to their catchy theme. It’s mischievous, bewitching, and fierce. Koji Kondo really struck gold with this brilliant composition in Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask, which is now in dozens of…
When Link emerged from the Shrine of Resurrection, he was greeted by an entirely different Hyrule from the one he left behind. As did Zelda when she materialized from Hyrule Castle after spending 100 years suppressing Ganon’s power. And yet, it was still a Hyrule in which their journeys and experiences of the world’s wonders…
Cadence of Hyrule, the completely unexpected yet extremely delightful rhythm-based Zelda game, released just over a year ago. As a seasoned Crypt of the NecroDancer fan (the game that Cadence of Hyrule is based on), I was so hyped for this game and its guaranteed remixes of classic Zelda tracks. Likewise, as a long-time Gerudo…
We know that Shigeru Miyamoto drew inspiration from Disney when creating Zelda, such as from the classic tale of Peter Pan (to which Link likely owes his green tunic and the Kokiri owe their eternal childhood). Mythology and lore from cultures in real life often lend their intrigue and creativity to games, and in a…
The Gerudo Champion Urbosa is the embodiment of everything I love about the Gerudo race. Fierce. Beautiful. Determined. Dignified. Fearless. In fact, Urbosa also represents a quality of the Gerudo that is easy to overlook, given how Link usually sees them as enemies at worst and tolerant at best. Despite the burning deserts that surround…
Featured image artwork by theonlybriman47. When I first visited the Laundry Pool in Majora’s Mask, it was initially overshadowed by other curious hot spots around Clock Town. Aside from some rupees in the pool (possibly loose change from people’s washed pants?), it just didn’t seem to have much going on at a glance. However, I’d…
At the risk of inciting the rage of all Twilight Princess fans, I think its soundtrack is pretty average for a Zelda game. I don’t remember any dungeon themes, and the Gerudo fanatic inside me cried at the lack of a decent Gerudo theme or at least a catchy recreation (like the “Pirate Fortress” theme…
Link is no stranger to the unnerving feeling that someone is watching you. In Ocarina of Time, Kaepora Gaebora rarely took his owl eyes off you and Sheik constantly dogged your path; in Twilight Princess, the dedicated postman seemingly stuck a GPS into your bag, given that he always delivered mail directly to you; even…
When Mikau left his legacy to Link, little did he know he’d be helping to keep the spirit of his band alive and helping to save the whole of Termina. Lending Link his slick guitar riffs would not only grant our hero access to the Great Bay Temple, but it would also prepare him to…
Link has navigated some truly difficult terrains in his many lifetimes — active volcanoes, zombie-infested crypts, and desolate deserts just to name a few, all of which have tested his courage. Then there’s the Southern Swamp in Majora’s Mask, which tested his photography skills. But despite the touristy nature of the swamp boat cruise, which…
You’ve heard the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words,” but how many musical notes is it worth? Being able to convey not just a story but also a melody in a work of art is truly unique, and that’s what I’ve found in this beautiful piece of Majora’s Mask fan art by Melissa…
Imagine Link’s delight when venturing through the Snowpeak Ruins and coming across a friendly couple of yetis — Yeto and Yeta — who not only allow him to explore the ruins, but even offer him a portion of their nourishing soup. We can all relate to this aspect of Link’s adventuring: when working, we often…
