Breath of the Wild has some of the most relaxing, elegantly composed music of the entire series. “Kass’s Theme”, in particular, is a fan favorite. The solo accordion plays a captivating and exhilarating, yet somehow soothing tune that Breath of the Wild players have come to recognize far across Hyrule fields, mountaintops, swamps, and oceans.…
When the reveal trailer of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate showed that Link’s design was gonna be from Breath of the Wild, I honestly expected Zelda’s to be the same. As we now know, they went for her A Link to the Past design instead. Since it wasn’t from Breath of the Wild, and because I’ve…
It’s one of the most infamous temples from the entire Zelda series: Ocarina of Time’s Water Temple frequently makes it into people’s least favorite dungeons lists and causes them to grimace just from hearing its name. But does it really deserve such disdain? In many ways, yes, it does. However, to me, it’s for reasons…
Art is an expression of passion. It’s our interpretation of — and reaction to — the things we see, think and feel in our day-to-day life. And here’s the best part: even children can express this passion. That’s why fan art is a testament to just how strongly games can resonate with us. Even a…
The spooky season is now upon us! And what Zelda game is more appropriate to talk about than Majora’s Mask? It doesn’t hold back on its unsettling motifs and creepy designs, and that’s exactly why we love it. It’s why every other piece of Majora’s Mask fan art magnifies the creepy elements of the game:…
Everyone hates the ReDeads from Ocarina of Time, right? Those gangly, groaning bodies are beyond unsettling, and no iteration since Ocarina of Time has managed to replicate the horror of hearing their moans, their screams, and the paralysis as they edge towards you. Although I can quite comfortably cut them down now, I still find…
The villages and towns in Zelda games are some of my favorite areas to visit. They let you glimpse into the world’s culture and interact with charming characters, which gives the game its own unique personality. Plus, the towns are usually a good place to stock up on potions or arrows and find some minigames…
I first discovered this remix by djpretzel, cleverly named “Pachelbel’s Ganon”, over 10 years ago, and when revisiting it I wondered if I’d still like it. As it turns out, I enjoy it a hundred times more. I’ve discovered an appreciation for the smooth melody that takes inspiration from the classic “Pachelbel’s Canon” and perfectly…
Although I personally feel that Breath of the Wild’s iteration of Zelda has some flaws, she’s one of my favorites in the series. It’s a shame that we didn’t get to see more of her elegant yet headstrong personality in the game, as throughout the series, she is too often relegated to the role of…
Is there anything more anxiety-inducing than the piano theme of a Guardian approaching? The continuous heart-like beat and recurring piano really put you on high alert, and my mind now associates it with one of the most stressful enemies I’ve ever faced in a Zelda game. In fact, when I came across a remix of…
With its tumbling rocks, boiling heat, and difficult-to-scale passes, Death Mountain certainly lives up to its name. However, its inhabitants are truly what define it: the Gorons. While they’re not my favorite race (that’s firmly reserved for the Gerudo), I enjoy seeing their different iterations in each new Zelda game. They’re arguably the most fleshed…
From the very beginning, Zelda games have given players a big wide world to explore, and although the world size and level of freedom varies throughout the series, most include some form of transportation to help you navigate quicker and more adventurously than walking. It wasn’t until Ocarina of Time that we got the iconic…
In my opinion, the Stone Tower Temple music in Majora’s Mask is one of the best tracks in the game, and possibly the whole series. So, when I stumbled across this Stone Tower Temple remix by Josh Barron, which is part of the FATE: A Tribute to Majora’s Mask album, I was entranced. I’ve heard…
When I played Majora’s Mask as a kid, I was mesmerised by how real the characters felt. They conveyed real, relatable fears, problems, and in particular feelings of loss and grief that everyone experiences at some point in their life. I grieved for Anju, mourned for Lulu, felt heartbroken for Darmani, and so many others.…
I’ll always remember two key moments from when I was around 12 years old: The first time I beat Ocarina of Time, and the moment afterwards when I desperately wanted another game just like it. This eventually led to me playing my favorite Zelda game of all time, Majora’s Mask, and I want to share…
