The story told in Wind Waker seemed straightforward when I first began to play through it, but eventually, I was made aware of how deep the lore in the game was. The importance of history and legends was weaved throughout almost every part of the narrative. Even the little details, such as a portrait on…
“Animal Village” is not an imaginative name, but no other name would fit this town better. All of the residents of Animal Village are of the non-human variety, ranging from rabbits to crocodiles to goats. But despite this, all of them are able to speak and behave as any person would. This makes it easy…
The Nintendo Switch has been a powerhouse in terms of providing a robust option of games to play from its ever-expanding library. Puzzle games, platformers, adventure titles, and sport simulators are all available in abundance. But, what about the genres that aren’t always overflowing with titles? Well, thanks to the Switch’s success, the chances for…
Hyrule was close to ruin. Link, trapped in his wolf form, listened as Princess Zelda recounted what happened. The land had been conquered by a seemingly unstoppable magical force, and its residents were shrouded in the eerie veil of Twilight. All this was done by the will of an evil king. He and his beasts…
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is, at long last, available to play on the Switch. As you might assume, and assume correctly, I am a Zelda fanatic, so I’ve spent these past few days in a welcomed and Zelda-focused state of excitement. The more Zelda, the better. This of course means I’m looking at…
A peaceful village that’s home to a number of kind and easygoing people, Lurelin Village is an ideal tropical dwelling. The crystal-clear waters, warm sea air, and clean beaches make life in the wooden huts a relaxing experience. It rains often, but that is to be expected in such a climate, and the downpour only…
Today is International Music Day, which means today is a perfect day to talk about frogs and zombie chickens. Just keep reading, it’ll make sense eventually. As I played through the Link’s Awakening remake, I found myself moving through the story at the pace I expected. I had cleared six of the dungeons, and now…
It’s no secret that Twilight Princess has a superb soundtrack comprised of numerous magnificent songs. There’s never a moment in the game when the music doesn’t draw the player in and bring the world of Hyrule to life. The only issue people have with the soundtrack is that it is synthesized rather than being performed…
I did not anticipate most of what I saw and experienced in Twilight Princess. The monsters, turning into a wolf, and even Midna were all incredibly strange. But once fate led me to the Forest Temple and I picked up that one, moving vase hidden by the breakaway wall, I found a new level of…
My first thought when I reached the Hebra region was that this cold, mountainous area sure did have a lot of mountains. My second, more exciting thought was that I was going take every opportunity to shield surf on these slopes. As I made my trek through the frigid tundra and up the precarious peaks,…
I’ve never been much for cosplay, but I cannot dismiss the talent put on display through these creative outfits. And sometimes, the skill catches me by surprise. That’s why I’m compelled to share this amazing depiction of Impa from Hyrule Warriors. Also, to ignore this cosplay would be to disregard Impa. And even if she’s…
Prince Sidon is one of those rare Zelda characters whose name seems like it could almost be a real one — and that’s because it is. Sidon is the name of a city in the Middle East as well as a figure from the Bible. It is very possible that the city and the man…
The Hero’s Shade is an embodiment of legacy and honor. He is a spirit with a warrior’s, well, spirit — which is why he does everything he can in Twilight Princess to help the Link save their beloved homeland of Hyrule. Link first meets the Hero’s Shade outside the entrance to the Forest Temple. Shade…
How did someone take 90 percent of the life during the early 2000s and cram it into one image? I never thought I’d see art like this, let alone discuss art like this in an article, but here I am. Artist Autobiotic has made something truly special here: Link and Goku squaring off at the…
Though many of the islands and locations present in The Wind Waker can be considered exotic, environmental diversity doesn’t get much more intense than what is encountered on Fire Mountain. Fire Mountain is a relatively small island located south of Dragon Roost Island. In a way, it almost seems like Dragon Roost’s smaller but more…
