If you ask me, the first dungeon of a linear Zelda game is the most important. It introduces you to how puzzles will typically go; they’re never overly difficult and they establish an idea of how combat encounters will typically be presented in that particular game. I find that a good first dungeon sets all…
My love for the Warriors games began after a weekend rental of the wonderful Dynasty Warriors 4. I managed to play through all of the Wu dynasty campaign within said weekend and I loved everything about these kinds of games. Any time a new one came out I was quick to pick it up, including…
I’m very behind when it comes to your more traditional horror games. Growing up, I had what may as well have been a mildly traumatic experience when I watched my older brother play the original Resident Evil on the PlayStation, which created a pretty powerful fear of hallways for days as well as a fear…
One of the things the Warriors games are known for, which admittedly is something I look forward to whenever I play them, is their use of heavy rock soundtracks. After all, what kind of music is better suited for mowing down tons and tons of enemies in an over-the-top fashion? The second Hyrule Warriors was…
Even after Breath of the Wild‘s release two years ago, which admittedly it is hard to believe the game came out that long ago, it still captures the hearts and imagination of its players all around the world. Nintendo has always, more than any other developer, I’d argue, had that magic of creativity and wonder…
The hype that I have for the Link’s Awakening remake has been bottled up and it can no longer be contained. Every single screenshot, gameplay video, new feature, and everything else make me more and more excited. Link’s Awakening was, like for many I’d imagine, my first foray into the mostly wonderful world of handheld…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always enjoyed the idea of exploring ruins or ancient pyramids and the like. Navigating the twisting caverns, finding hidden treasure, or maybe finding a lost city or a beautiful underground lake. As an impressionable child, playing video games helped form my imagination, as I would often daydream…
When I was younger, I was a part of my school’s band. I played the clarinet and I played it proud. I started back in fifth grade and I stuck with it all the way until I graduated high school. For a very long time, I listened exclusively to video game soundtracks or rock music,…
My favorite characters in any kind of media are always the “quiet-but-determined” kind. Yuna from Final Fantasy X, Lucas from Mother 3, and of course Medli from Wind Waker are just some examples of this type of character. It’s because I relate so well to them that I find myself cheering them on in their…
Anyone who knows me well enough knows that one of my favorite game series is Disgaea. Obviously, The Legend of Zelda is a close second, or an equivalent. It’s to the point, however, that my entire online existence has strongly correlated to Disgaea. “LaharlKun” was even one of the first usernames. Back in 2004, it…
Around the time when Crypt of the NecroDancer released, I was fortunate enough to have the game gifted to me through a friend. Except, I ended up not liking the game much at all. My patience wore pretty thin with it and I didn’t know how to properly learn or progress. The furthest I’d ever made…
The relationship between Link and Zelda always tends to be the same in most games. Link is from a small village while Zelda grows up in royalty. The two meet by some twist of fate, and Zelda gives Link his grand quest. Within this, it’s often difficult to really see any sort of relationship between…
There are, at an absolute minimum, two things the world needs. First, we need more love for Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. It’s a great game, especially compared to a lot of NES games out there. It’s just a little bit different is all — and you’d best believe I’ll defend it to the end.…
This may be one of the most common cliches of all time, but I used to daydream about flying as a kid. Soaring in the skies, free to go where I please — it was that sense of freedom I wished I could have instead of being cooped up inside the classroom all day. Sure,…
Perhaps the biggest point of contention for folks who didn’t enjoy Majora’s Mask was the strict time limit. The clock ran down quickly, and as the days passed, the stress of completing your quest became more pressing. Though the game gave you tools to slow down time, for many players they weren’t enough to ease…
