Deep in the rocky terrain of Akkala hides one of the three sacred springs, the Spring of Power. This holy spring is a shrine dedicated to the Goddess Hylia. One may make an arduous journey to this hallowed ground to be closer to the Goddess when they pray, as Zelda herself came here to plead…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate gives enough representation to keep the most zealous Zelda fan satisfied. While I believe we’ve covered every single Smash Bros. stage, there is one location that has not been mentioned and I think is often forgotten about due to how simple it is. This was one of my favorite boss fights…
Although Echoes of Wisdom is Zelda’s first solo adventure as the heroine who will save Hyrule, a Princess is still entitled to her royal quarters. After regaining access to Hyrule Castle, Zelda once again may find respite in her bedroom. Resting between two radiant beams of sunlight shining through ornate windows is Zelda’s bed. Ensconced…
A hero’s adventure is not complete without a noble steed to aid the journey. And Princess Zelda, who adorns the hero’s mantle in Echoes of Wisdom is no exception. The call to adventure beckons our heroine to many locations across the troubled land, aiding those in need. One location, however, will provide Princess Zelda with…
The latest entry, Echoes of Wisdom, offers a wondrous overworld for our new protagonist, the titular Zelda herself, to explore. One of the most enjoyable aspects of a good Zelda game is discovering optional dungeons, which makes you feel like a true adventurer, taking on unexpected challenges. Deep in Hyrule’s hinterlands lies an abandoned dungeon…
A Zelda game would not be complete without a proper castle. Even when the Hero of Legend ventures to foreign lands–or supernatural realms birthed by an eldritch god–Link’s Awakening provides us with a great mini-dungeon in Kanalet Castle. A sojourn to Kanalet Castle is another one of many steps on Link’s journey across the dreamy…
“Only the memory of this dream land will exist in the waking world…” bellows the Wind Fish. The Sleeping God–awoken–relays the hurtful truth of Koholint, that saving the world means destroying it. But, by holding his memories of this world dear, by keeping the images of this island in his mind, it could never truly…
Deep in the shifting sands of the Gerudo Desert awaits the quiet Spirit Temple, one of the last sojourns for the Hero of Time on his epic quest. Unfortunately for Link, the insular Gerudo clan is closed to visitors, especially in these uncertain times in Hyrule. To purloin the Spirit Medallion, Link will have to…
The adventure has ended. Once again, the Hero of Legend is triumphant over evil — the Nightmares that torment the Wind Fish are put to rest. Inside this egg, an alien realm of never-ending passages, stairs materialize before Link; an ascension to a higher realm, one worthy only of gods, one the hero is invited…
Deep in the fiery belly of Ocarina of Time’s Death Mountain lies a subterranean labyrinth known as Dodongo’s Cavern. As the second dungeon on Link’s adventure, it not only serves as a challenge of puzzles and monsters, but as a narrative pivot in Link’s journey as a hero. This dungeon is a labyrinthian cave system…
The overworld is a classic feature in game design to assist the player in traversing to the many landscapes and challenges the game has to offer. An overworld is something of a world terminal, a central nexus. Termina Field, found in Majora’s Mask, embodies this concept. Termina Field can act as a reflection of Ocarina…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate provided plenty of new content for Zelda fans. Like the advent of Ganondorf from Ocarina of Time, a brand new Zelda design, both Toon Link and Young Link can battle side-by-side for the first time, and we received a new version of Link donning his Breath of the Wild design–everyone is…
Super Smash Bros. Melee, even after two decades, still manages to be an incredibly popular fighting game. The heart of Melee’s enduring popularity lies within its competitive scene, sustained by a deeply dedicated fanbase. However, when it comes to single-player content in Smash Bros. games, Melee is often overlooked. Most would be quick to refer…
One of the great beauties of Tears of the Kingdom’s world design is the level of mystery and wonder, blending the familiar with the new. Even though the player has returned to the same Hyrule from Breath of the Wild, they are still met with unexpected secrets and hidden marvels at every turn. Among these…
I did not play too many videogames in my childhood. My parents were not huge fans of video games; they felt it was mostly a waste of time. Fortunately, they were not totally opposed; I still had a Gamecube and a Wii. I only really had Mario, Sonic, and Madden games though. Since I was…
