While most enemies and beasts in Zelda games attempt to intimidate players with designs based on mythical sources, the various Gyorg species are rare exceptions that are inspired by real-life fears. Gyorgs have not appeared in many games, but their nature of being a deadly creature that lurks below (or even above) has made them…
By the time I realized Link’s friend, Ilia, had come down with a bad case of the story tropes (amnesia), I had already gleaned how wise Telma was. That’s why it wasn’t a surprise when she understood that Link knew the memory-challenged girl. Telma told Link of what happened, how Ilia had no memories but…
I have wondered many times why Zelda games stand out to me in comparison to most other adventure games. Many games share the same themes, the same fantasy and medieval setting, and the same focus on combat and exploration. But I can only ever say that Zelda games exist in a class all their own.…
You’re in for a windfall of activities and secrets on this island. (I’m starting this off strong, aren’t I?) I needed to make multiple mandatory visits to Windfall Island while playing The Wind Waker, but I enjoyed my voluntary trips the most. There was so much to do on the island. It had interesting characters…
Say it with me: Wind Waker Link is the best Link. Link’s transformation into a hero was not an easy one, but his courage, resolve, and humor made the process bearable for him and enjoyable for me. The Wind Waker has always been my favorite video game, and its version of Link has always been…
Legend of Zelda games are known for their amazing and memorable boss fights, and The Wind Waker’s assortment of monsters certainly make the short list when it comes to best of the best. The bosses of Wind Waker are amazing spectacles that blend the game’s narrative, gameplay, and challenge into their intense encounters. While it is one…
The Wind Waker is my favorite video game bar none. I’m a purist about it (I won’t even do speedruns of it), but the things fans can find to do with the game are always entertaining. Mods are some of the most notable examples, and AaronTheSnob’s reskin of Toon Link as Solid Snake hits the…
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a game all about larger-than-life moments. Meeting the Great Deku Tree, stepping out into Hyrule Field for the first time, and climbing Death Mountain are great examples of this, but in many ways, they pale in comparison to the intensity of the game’s bosses and the battles…
Lynels have not appeared in many Zelda games, but each encounter is hard to forget. These beasts are powerful and resilient, and they have earned their reputation as one of Link’s deadliest foes. Lynels first appeared in the original Legend of Zelda as common enemies that dwelled near Death Mountain. The beasts came in two…
Don’t take this out of context, but I never thought killing a bird with a hammer could be so cathartic. Link climbed through the opening of Forsaken Fortress’s central tower and stood at the top. He waited only a moment before the three stone slabs began to close together. They were sealing the massive hole,…
Like many others, I watched Nintendo’s 2019 E3 Direct, saw the Cadence of Hyrule trailer, read the “June 13” release date, and became excited. This intriguing Zelda-themed game was going to be available in two days. How could I resist? I pre-purchased it on the eShop and waited impatiently. I got home from work on…
When I first heard about Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda, I honestly didn’t think it was a real game. I read other people’s discussions about it, but since I wasn’t familiar with Crypt of the NecroDancer – Brace Yourself Games and Spike Chunsoft’s first game and Cadence of…
South Clock Town is the largest part of Clock Town and is where most of the important plot points of Majora’s Mask take place. It is here that the Clock Tower is found, which is the physical center of the town, the focus of the festival, the location of the bridge between Hyrule and Termina, and the…
“Song of Storms” is already an amazing song, but the amount of remixing that composers and arrangers can do with the melody makes me adore it even more. The song is like a storm itself, with its potential for endless changes in velocity, intensity, and impact. This variety can be heard in Glitchxcity’s 2012 remix.…
I suppose my article about Quill made it hard for me to avoid sharing this. “Wingieees” by artist jelloire is a fun, stylized portrait inspired by my favorite Rito postman, so my appreciation for it should be expected. As mentioned, it is a modest portrait of Quill and is a good representation of him. He’s…
