Lizards are pretty cool. And Lizardmen who wield swords and attack in formations are everything my inner nine-year-old could ever hope for. Apparently, Nintendo feels the same way. Now a staple of the Legend of Zelda’s bestiary, the Lizalfos is one of Link’s most determined, aggressive, and dangerous adversaries and have appeared in the majority…
West Clock Town is the business district of Clock Town. The variety of its commerce-centered stores, such as the Trading Post, Bomb Shop and many others, offer Link a place to stock up on necessities, earn rewards, and find one-of-kind items. At the southern end of the area is a rising stone walkway with various stores…
You ever just wanted to smack the smugness off someone’s face? In Skyward Sword, it didn’t take long for a villain to start causing trouble for Link and Zelda. In timing reserved only for the most central of characters, a massive cyclone wreaked havoc upon what was supposed to be the most important day of…
East Clock Town comes off as the most “townish” part of the Clock Town. It’s the town’s entertainment hub, government center, and overall greatest tourist destination. There’s a lot to do there, some of it mandatory and some of it optional. East Clock Town is the busiest part of the town by far and is…
Phantom Hourglass may not be one of the grandest adventures in the Zelda series, but that does not mean it is without its fair share of depth. The characters, locations, and narrative are incredibly engaging and unique. It’s hard to not become invested in what happens to everyone. Will Link save Tetra? How can Ciela…
When a Legend of Zelda dungeon feels like it was inspired by the movie Groundhog Day. The Temple of the Ocean King is easily one of the largest dungeons ever seen in the Legend of Zelda series. This labyrinth is comprised of more than a dozen floors, all of which eerily rest beneath the surface…
Video games have always had a knack for inspiring people’s imaginations. They take us to worlds and places we will never actually visit and allow us to see all the wonders they contain. Legend of Zelda games are among the greatest in this regard, and Ocarina of Time sits near the top of them. It…
Ocarina of Time was a blast to explore my first time around. I was a 13-year-old kid with an overactive imagination and an obsession with fantasy, but after rolling across Hyrule Field a few hundred times, even my amazement could not help me ignore the tediousness. A better mode of travel quickly moved to the top…
I’ve always thought it took a lot of guts for Bowser to take on Mario and Luigi so many times, but I guess Nintendo took idea much more seriously than I ever did. Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey is a remake of Nintendo DS game Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside…
The Wind Waker is a fantastic and highly praised game, but not every aspect of its design has gone without criticism. There is some questionable content, such as the game-length padding added by the collecting of the Triforce pieces, but the one feature that gets the most groans from fans is the navigation and sailing…
I didn’t get the chance to play Soulcalibur II when it first came out back in 2003, despite the fact that I was inundated with all manner of promotions for it. Ads and articles that I saw in Nintendo Power made it look so enticing. All the images and screenshots I saw on the official…
North Clock Town is the northernmost section of Clock Town which, given the name, is no surprise. Despite at first not looking very busy, it is home to many characters and the setting for multiple events and activities. The northern exit leads to the northern part of Termina Field and is how Link reaches Snowhead…
The first time I played Wind Waker, I was a thirteen-year-old kid and relatively new to the Zelda series. This game blew me away from the outset (see what I did there?), so the finale had a massive build up for me. Aryll’s being kidnapped by the bird, the bird owning Link, Link owning the bird, and…
If I had to pick one word that best describes the music from The Wind Waker, it would probably have to be “charming.” It could actually describe the game as a whole. Everything about The Wind Waker is magical, even its more somber aspects. The song “Farewell Hyrule King” is the metaphorical and literal high note…
I’ve always loved snow and winter in general. The cold and the calming-yet-eerie silence that they bring forces everything and everyone to be still, even if just for a moment. Back in 2006, during the Christmas break, the Snowpeak Ruins from Twilight Princess served as a digital playground of everything I loved about the winter months. Snowpeak…
