Posts by Connor Schultz
A center in music: How Link’s Awakening shifted Zelda’s focus to musical themes
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The Legend of Zelda is well known not just for its world and gameplay but also for its iconic soundtracks. From its first appearance on the NES, the Zelda series has held pieces...
Ocarina of Time: The adventure that shouldn’t have happened
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The effects that Ocarina of Time has had on The Legend of Zelda, and on gaming as a whole, can hardly be overestimated. Its character design and world-building are second to none,...
The Master Sword: a blade, an ally, and a friend
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Throughout the worlds of fiction and fantasy, there exist a near endless trove of unique and magical weapons and items. They give a sense of individuality to the characters...
Understanding the princess’ journey in Breath of the Wild
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Breath of the Wild can easily be summed up in a single word. Like all the Zelda games before it, it is an adventure: a journey that takes you to the farthest reaches of your...
Why I keep returning over and over to The Legend of Zelda
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Throughout our lives, we discover things that truly touch usĀ -- items and ideas that spark our imaginations, drive our passions, and inspire us on a level beyond mere interest....
The growing aura of the King of Evil
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While every adventure needs its hero and every kingdom needs its ruler, there is no true journey without opposition to face, and the greatest of stories are only so in part...
Youthful images: The impact of Zelda’s visual style
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A few months back when the 2ndĀ Breath of the Wild trailer was released, I, and pretty much all of the Zelda community was in awe. Everything about what we were being shown filled...
Big pockets: How Link can carry so many items
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When it comes to gameplay in The Legend of Zelda, one of the most prominent features is item usage. Not only is Link courageous, willing to explore perilous dungeons and face...
Why we hate the Water Temple (and every other aquatic dungeon)
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The structure standing before you is immense, ornate, and ancient. Imposing statues flank the entrance. The flames from the nearby torches flicker as if they had been lit only...
The legend belongs to Zelda
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Any fan of The Legend of Zelda has heard the joke. You see it on memes, comic strips, even T-shirts. It's the running gag that, to every person telling it, is hilarious and, to...