While the intermittent bits of piano that play in Breath of the Wild’s overworld provide simple atmospheric background noise, the fuller and more complete pieces of music in the game range from catchy to mystical, from epic to calming. One particular example that comes to mind is the music from the various stables across Hyrule,…
When I hear the names Koume and Kotake, the opening from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time immediately springs to my mind. More specifically, I think of the scene that gave us a cinematic glimpse of the two witches subduing Nabooru, while our heroic Hylian in green drew his Master Sword on them. I…
Link is the most beautiful vai who has ever lived — this is an indisputable fact. And you know what? He knows it. He pulls off that dainty vai disguise effortlessly, strutting around Gerudo Town showing off his “voe-ish” figure — to quote how one of the local Gerudo unwittingly describes him — acting like…
Termina is filled with unusual landmarks and creatures that your average traveler would avoid like the plague. But they are hotspots for those with a curious mind. In fact, one such individual becomes enthralled by the unexplainable undead that (un)live in Ikana Valley: the man who lives in the Music Box House. We all remember…
‘Tis the season to be as jolly as a ChuChu — or at least to look as jolly as their unshakable smiles do! What would the holidays look like in Hyrule, I’ve often wondered. Well, luckily, hundreds of talented artists have thought the same thing over the years and have created some truly Christmassy works…
It’s unclear who actually gave birth to the literal embodiment of evil in Ocarina of Time, but what we do know is that the two Gerudo witches Kotake and Koume are Ganondorf’s surrogate mothers. I for one would love to know the backstory here. Were they awaiting Ganondorf’s arrival to raise him on a dark…
Is there any other man as energetic, witty, and helpful as good ol’ Beedle in the Zelda series? Whether you’re sailing the seas, soaring the skies, or roaming the vast open world of Hyrule, Beedle will be there for you. He’s got the goods, he’s got the bants, and he’s got an unrivaled love for…
Creating the beautiful settlement of Tarrey Town is one of, if not the most rewarding sidequests in Breath of the Wild. I love that the player has a pivotal role in bringing together a team of tradespeople who not only build the foundation for the town’s charmingly square houses, but also the foundation of its…
Although the general consensus about Breath of the Wild’s Divine Beasts is that they were unsatisfying Zelda dungeons, no one can deny that their designs are awe-inspiring and leave lasting presences in the world of Hyrule. When I saw the incredible sculptures that GizmoForge makes and sells of the four Divine Beasts on their Etsy…
I’m a big foodie in real life. Anyone who knows me wonders where all the food I eat goes, because, well, let’s just say I can eat for England. Like Link in Breath of the Wild, I must have some black hole in my stomach that allows me to keep eating and eating and eating.…
When Sidon first flashed his spectacular smile at us in Breath of the Wild, so many fan-girls (and fanboys; let’s not discriminate) collectively swooned. Looking more shark than Zora, Prince Sidon is definitely one of the more strapping Zoras, but before he grew old enough to flex his fins, he was also one of the…
A lot of Zelda fans are way too harsh on the Great Bay Temple in my opinion. While it’s certainly not a flawless dungeon, I’d personally rate it as a pretty memorable and challenging experience. Plus, I think it’s one of the more creative water-based temples from throughout the series. What exactly is “memorable” and…
I’m always impressed by the talent of musicians that create violin covers, and the piece I’m looking at today by Patti Rudisill is no exception. But her cover in particular — a rendition of the Kotake and Koume theme — really struck a chord with me. Patti draws inspiration from the fact that the witches…
In what looks like a page straight out of a children’s book, Dottie Torres (aka Gimmeswords) takes us underwater to see an absolutely iconic scene from Ocarina of Time — the moment when Link dove into Hyrule Castle’s moat to fish out the magical ocarina. It was then that his future instantly changed forever, literally.…
Most Zelda fans will usually auto-pick Hyrule Temple when playing Super Smash Bros., as it’s the go-to stage when you need a bit of extra space for your chaotic clashes. However, The Wind Waker’s Pirate Ship also deserves a shout-out for being a fun, dynamic stage in Smash Bros. with its hazards, storms, and great song…
