In many ways, the world of Termina exists as a mirror to Hyrule; we see many familiar characters, enemies, and species make a reappearance in the nightmarish sequel to Ocarina of Time. If you’ve read the manga version of Majora’s Mask, you might remember the iconic scene where Link finds himself in Clock Town for…
In Tears of the Kingdom, the theme of displacement is all-pervasive. Link once again sets out on his arduous quest to locate the elusive Princess Zelda, dispelling the Gloom in his wake. Many of Hyrule’s familiar inhabitants have left the places they formerly called home — Robbie and Purah have abandoned their respective research labs…
After clocking approximately 35 hours in Tears of the Kingdom, I will gladly admit I am having the time of my life with this game. As anticipation for the Breath of the Wild sequel was hotly brewing this past spring, I grew a bit concerned that the new Zelda might end up being a simple…
As far as husband and wife duos go, Jerrin and Robbie of the Akkala Ancient Tech Lab clearly stand out from others in the Zelda series. The two possess an impressive combination of technological innovation and extensive knowledge about all things Ancient. And despite the half-century age difference between them (as well as some intermittent…
Ikana Canyon is a dry, barren, empty gorge nestled at the heart of a once vibrant and flourishing empire. It became the home of lingering spirits consumed with guilt and hatred after a terrible war turned Ikana Kingdom into a “land where only the dead roam.” Being here fills a person with dread, and you…
Although not a particularly rough spot, Windfall Island seems to be home to several bad-mannered and haughty citizens. Interestingly, the island also houses the Great Sea’s only jail (its sole inmate being Tingle, imprisoned for transgressions unclear). Because Windfall functions primarily as a port for sailors and merchants, it provides little in the way of…
I’ve always maintained that you don’t have to fully understand something to love it. This pretty much sums up my feelings for the Rito Champion, Revali, who remains my favorite of the four Hyrule Champions despite his somewhat divisive reception among the fanbase. His patented updraft technique, Revali’s Gale, has been an invaluable (and frankly…
Ocarina of Time was both my first Zelda title and my first Nintendo 64 game. I got to play it on my brother’s console, which he only owned briefly before trading up for the Sega Dreamcast (a decision that my six-year-old self greatly resented, but unfortunately, I had no say in the matter). My gaming…
Link has accumulated an impressive number of female admirers over the years. While Zelda seems to be the fan favorite and Link’s most steadfast sweetheart, this hasn’t prevented other girls from pining after the green-clad hero. Many of these women simply get the wrong impression and interpret Link’s helpfulness as evidence of romantic interest. Even…
The tiny woodland village of Ordon, nestled deep in southern Hyrule, is as tranquil as it is quaint. Its inhabitants are peaceful friends of the forest, relying on the abundance of nature for survival. Ordonians live an outdoors life with goat herding, fishing, and farming being the most common occupations. These modest village folk form…
Skyloft, the floating island in The Sky is one of the most picturesque and charming locations in Skyward Sword. It is home to the descendants of the Goddess Hylia and filled with an abundance of treasures and mysteries to be discovered. During the day, the streets are lined with contented citizens, but come nightfall the…
The Zelda series features several meanies who undergo a drastic shift in life circumstances and become changed as a result. We have Chudley from Twilight Princess, Bomb Shop Owner Cannon from The Wind Waker, and the Deku King from Majora’s Mask. Although not a malicious person, Maggie’s father differs from these examples in that he…
Many of us appreciate that the Zelda series features tough female characters who can easily beat Link in a head-to-head duel. Anyone who remembers the Pirates’ Fortress from Majora’s Mask won’t easily forget Link’s battle against those three ferocious pirates who guarded Lulu’s precious Zora Eggs. I have to admit, that place was pretty eerie,…
Majora’s Mask is possibly the most satisfying Zelda game when it comes to tying up loose ends. Each character we meet over the course of the game has their own unique predicament and troubles that go along with it. By the time the credits roll, we have the satisfaction of seeing a nice resolution for…
