Cadence, our shovel-wielding heroine, made her debut in the Zelda universe recently in Cadence of Hyrule, and as a fan of the game she originally hails from (Crypt of the NecroDancer), I genuinely hope we see more of her. In her world, she’s well-equipped with a fearless, determined, and upbeat personality to explore the NecroDancer’s…
The Zelda series seems to be heading in a really refreshing direction in terms of its female protagonists. We got both Zelda and Cadence as playable characters in Cadence of Hyrule, and speculation is already wildly circulating about whether Zelda will be playable in the Breath of the Wild sequel. Regardless of whether she is…
As a massive fan of the music from Crypt of the NecroDancer and throughout the Zelda series, let me tell you: Cadence of Hyrule’s soundtrack is insanely on point. The music from both games blends together seamlessly in Danny Baranowsky’s brilliantly composed mashups (which I never knew how much I wanted), while the remixes from…
With Breath of the Wild’s soundtrack taking a more ambient approach than its predecessors, its fuller, epic tracks are few and far between. When they do come into play though, they contrast strongly with the piano that quietly chirps every now and then. This usually results in you feeling thrilled and craving for more once…
From the moment Link first equipped that adorable Gerudo attire in Breath of the Wild, the landscape of Gerudo fan art changed forever. All you have to do is search for “Gerudo Link” and you’ll see a flood of amazing fan art, ranging from adorable to badass (with a few creepy ones sprinkled in between).…
Kakariko Village is one of the most prominent towns featured in many Zelda games. Hyrule Castle is usually the more bustling and central hub of the world, but I often find myself preferring Kakariko Village, and I reckon most Zelda fans feel similar. I think this is because it aims for a friendly, down-to-earth culture that represents the average…
Ahh, The Great Sea. Who doesn’t love its upbeat music? I actually have a running joke with some of my friends and family about this track: any time there’s a scene in a film or a game involving sailing of any kind (including Moana), we have to film it with “The Great Sea” music playing…
The hero always wins, right? Link defeats Ganon time and time again, and good will always triumph over evil: that’s the bread and butter of the Zelda series. So, it’s difficult to digest the thought of losing your quest in a Zelda game — of Link being defeated. Seeing anything, whether it’s fan art or…
If there was one area in Ocarina of Time that 10-year-old me did not want Termina to have a parallel of, it was the Bottom of the Well. There are a whole load of unpleasant things waiting for you down there, whether it’s not knowing if you might fall through the floor, if a ReDead…
Let me first clarify that I adore Breath of the Wild’s boundless world. I thrive in environments free of hand-holding, as my curiosity is my best, most entertaining guide. Breath of the Wild’s beautiful environments had me enthralled from the moment I set foot in them. However, I also ironically appreciate some limitations in open…
The latest Zelda installment, Cadence of Hyrule, came completely out of left field for most of us, myself included. But I’m a huge fan of Crypt of the NecroDancer’s addictive gameplay and kickass soundtrack, so this was the mashup I never knew I wanted. When the Cadence of Hyrule trailer dropped way back when and we learned…
It’s easy to think of many Zelda fans as old-timers who grew up with A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, and even Twilight Princess. But every now and then, I see something that reminds me of how Zelda continues to reach every new generation with another one of Link’s adventures. I recently stumbled upon…
Just when you think a Zelda shop theme can’t get any better (case in point: Ocarina of Time’s shop), Beedle’s theme comes along and steals the spotlight with its super catchy beat. Honestly, like the endless waves of the Great Ocean, The Wind Waker has a constant flow of upbeat music. One minute you’re sailing through…
Will I ever get bored of talking about Gerudo from throughout the Zelda series? Not as long as talented artists keep producing powerful portraits of them, like this stunning watercolor art of Urbosa and Riju by Denouu. After all, we need more women warriors in games and other artistic media, and we need incredible fan…
If you’ve read any of my Gerudo-related articles, you’ve probably learnt by now that I’m a Gerudo fanatic. I fell in love with the badass woman warriors in Ocarina of Time, so imagine my delight when I played Majora’s Mask, not long after completing Ocarina of Time, and discovered the Pirates’ Fortress. I was thrilled…
