I slept a total of ten hours playing Smash on the weekend of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s release, and it was amazing. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is finally here, and it was well worth the wait. “Ultimate” is an incredibly accurate title. While the newest installment in the Super Smash Bros. series is not without some flaws,…
Gamers have tested their mettle in the Super Smash Bros. series since the very first days of the Nintendo 64 release. The highlight of the experience has not just been the development of skills, combos, or techniques, but also the chance to master all of these with everyone’s favorite Nintendo characters. All the greats are…
May 10, 2006. It was a big day for Super Smash Bros. fans. On that day, which was the first day of that year’s E3, we had our collective minds blown by the long-awaited reveal of the next installment in the Smash Bros. series. The game was Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and love or hate…
The forests of Hyrule are not to be trifled with, and the Lost Woods are the ultimate example of why. Mystical, magical, and nearly incomprehensible, no one, not even the natural residents of the forests, are able to take them lightly.
Storms, despite often being destructive forces, can have surprisingly powerful calming effects on people. Listening to rain hit against a window, or a gust of wind blowing through a cluster of trees forces a sense of submission to nature, which can bring tranquility. “Song of Storms” is a melody that embodies this, and this lo-fi…
There is something incredibly appealing about the water effects in Ocarina of Time, and the ability to enjoy them in a massive setting such as Lake Hylia has been appreciated by many gamers for decades. Most areas in Ocarina are a joy to explore, and the lake distinguishes itself as the most serene. When you enter…
I think it was fate that I became a Legend of Zelda fan. I didn’t start playing games until I was about nine years old, and my love of Zelda didn’t begin until years after that. My first Zelda game was Wind Waker, and while it has since become my favorite game ever made, at…
Towns were first seen in The Adventure of Link, and to be honest, they weren’t very good or interesting. There were a lot of forgettable locations and even more forgettable people (Error being the obvious exception). It’s just not what a Zelda game deserves. Move forward a few years to the A Link to the…
Everyone has games they love. A game can have a emotional impact on a player, mark a special moment in their life, or be a source of pride. Whatever the case, certain games can just mean more to one individual than another. That’s what makes people’s rejection of certain games so interesting to me. It’s…
The Lanaryu Providence is Hyrule’s largest region and is home to most some of the most memorable locations in Twilight Princess. One location, in particular, is quite small in relation to its home providence, but the mystery and intrigue surrounding it leave a massive impact. That place is the Hidden Village. Before you even step…
“Oh man, he’s a bad guy? I can’t believe it!” These are the words spoken by absolutely no one while playing any Zelda game. Though it may be a surprise from the perspective of the characters, events such as Agahnim’s coup or Chancellor Cole’s betrayal never really shock the person behind the controller. But despite…
