After seven years of stasis, Link emerges from Rauru’s secret chamber and leaves the Temple of Time. Much to his horror, he sees that the bustling Town Square has become ruined in dissolution. The fountain where the kids once played has become a moaning ground for Redeads. The Hero of Time runs straight through the…
The fighting in Breath of the Wild is one of my favorite elements of the game. Controlling Link during a battle feels very smooth. I often feel like Link is an extension of my body, similar to driving a car. If I mess up, the mistake feels like my fault rather than a product of…
Recently, my Switch broke and I lost all of my save data for Breath of the Wild. However, this terrible loss also gave me the perfect excuse to start another playthrough of the game. Upon starting out, I realized that one of the best areas for resources happens to be the long stretch of beach…
Imagine being a Goron rolling along a narrow track. Falling off the track resets the Goron back to the beginning. Now imagine this track with multiple 90-degree turns that must be made by bouncing off of a chest. There is no chance for rest or relaxation; the track must be completed without pause. If the…
After a long grueling fight through Hyrule Castle, Link finds Zelda only to watch her disappear at the hands of Agahnim. He chases after the wizard and after a hard fight, Agahnim sends Link into the Dark World. Having grabbed the Moon Pearl from the Tower of Hera, Link is immune to the influence of…
“De ne, de ne, ne ne, de ne, de ne de ne”. The sounds one hears before true terror arrives. By terror, I mean the kind of terror that a kid can become when exacting trouble upon a neighbor. Nothing but anger and frustration comes across me when I see these little monsters. They come…
The Private Oasis is a particularly special island in The Wind Waker. This quadrant is best known for the cabana, which awaits its master’s return. To gain access to it, Link must abuse Mrs. Marie’s obsession with jewelry — specifically, 20 Joy Pendants — to obtain the Cabana Deed. Other notables include a Big Octo with…
When I first came across the waterfall at the end of Zora’s River, my mind filled with curiosity. I wondered what could be hiding behind the waterfall, and why it was such a secret. Why was this waterfall so important that I would need to play Zelda’s Lullaby to pass through it? After playing the…
The Forsaken Fortress is one of the 49 islands mapped in The Wind Waker. The tightly guarded island fort is also Ganondorf’s hideout during the first half of the game. This island has become one of my favorite spots in the game despite its reputation for being notoriously annoying. Personally I don’t think this island deserves…
I was thinking about my first playthrough of Breath of the Wild the other day. It seems like nothing will ever top it. I wish that my mind could forget all of my experiences playing the game so I can relive all the firsts. Nothing in my entire gaming life has ever been as fun as…
Remixed by Garrett Williamson and Sir Jordanius of the Over Clocked Remix Video Game Music Community, “The Goddess Gets Groovy Tonight” blends the groovy elements of R&B into the mystic theme of the Fairy Fountain — Specifically, the A Link to the Past version of the theme. This theme is easily one of my favorite remixes…
Many great games came out on the Nintendo GameCube. Between all the great titles, Wind Waker remains as my favorite game on the cube-shaped console. It’s grand adventure and quirky nature has always given me hours of entertainment. The game has left me with so many different memories accompanied by a diversity of emotion. Realm…
The composers of the music in Breath of the Wild created a soundtrack that I consider a subtle masterpiece. The music featured in the game tends to be more relaxing than the orchestrations we’re used to in other Nintendo titles, and this mellow and subtle approach to the soundtrack meshes well with the beautiful landscapes…
The Mirro Shaz Shrine will forever be burned into my memory. I feel like Mirro Shaz himself came and branded my brain like I was a cow and he the farmer — and the brand in this situation would be a sledgehammer. In my own opinion, this shrine remains a stain on the great legacy…
Before my family owned the Nintendo 64, my only exposure to the Zelda series was through A Link to the Past. As a six-year-old kid, I lacked the bravery required to venture through my own save file, instead deciding to play with my father’s completed adventure. After selecting his file, I started out on top…
