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There’s little to be found in Zelda games that is not affected by the destinies of both Link and Zelda. Hyrule and its inhabitants are repeatedly caught in the midst of some great battle between the forces of good and evil. Evil rises, and Link and Zelda challenge its oppression. Things change and things repeat themselves. This means that all the other citizens of Hyrule usually have the honor of acting like balls falling wildly down the pachinko machine of destiny.

Symphony of the Mask, the latest DLC for Cadence of Hyrule, takes you back to a rhythm-based realm of Hyrule, and you also get to play as Skull Kid — making this his second playable appearance in the whole Zelda series. Although the DLC is set in the same Hyrule, it takes place in the…

A unique period exists within the Zelda series: the Satellaview games. The chapters of the BS Legend of Zelda (BS Zelda no Densetsu) were approached in a way that the series has not done since, the “BS” in the title being an acronym for “broadcast satellite,” hinting at the mechanics involved. Nintendo has a long…

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is just under two months away, promising a deeper look into the chaotic events that unfolded 100 years prior to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Fans are eager to take control of multiple characters such as Link, Princess Zelda, the four Champions, and more to combat Calamity…

The year 2000 gave the world plenty of reasons to celebrate, between the welcoming of a new millennium, society having avoided the potential technological disaster that was Y2K, and perhaps most importantly for Nintendo fans, the beginning of the beloved Paper Mario franchise. The original game in the charming RPG subseries debuted to Japanese audiences…

The Last Campfire is a puzzle-adventure game developed by Hello Games. I first learned of it back in March when its announcement trailer was played during a Nintendo Direct. From seeing the gameplay in that trailer, I knew that this would be an indie title I would want to play. With no news about the…

It is increasingly common for indie game developers to cite The Legend of Zelda as an influence, and that has led to an influx of Zelda-inspired games during this gaming generation. The vast majority of those new games, however, are 2D and draw their inspiration from 2D Zelda designs. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of…

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is a fantastic game. The realistic design, its dark storytelling, and dramatic gameplay make for an exciting adventure. It also introduced a wide assortment of characters that make a unique impact on the series. An entire anthology could be made discussing what each character was meant to do and…

When I first got a glimpse of A Short Hike during Nintendo’s Indie World presentation on August 18, I instantly fell in love. From a quick glance, it seemed like something I’d enjoy. There seemed to be an emphasis on exploration, with a relaxing atmosphere connecting it all together. The best way for me to…

We’ve known for a long time that the Twilight Princess manga would feature an interpretation of Link that is different from the one The Legend of Zelda fans remember from playing the video game. The opening volume in the series wasted no time in revealing significant changes to the character, most notably that Link’s birthplace…

Being the choice subject of memes and punchlines for 22 years is long enough. It’s time that more The Legend of Zelda fans start showing appreciation for the wise and honorable Kaepora Gaebora. Just take a look at him. Modeled after the great horned owl, he’s as magnificent as the real-life creature. He dwarfs the…

Every entry in The Legend of Zelda series has memorable, emotional moments. Whether it comes from the characters themselves or the quest, I’m sure that most players remember specific scenes that moved them. While some parts of these games are memorable for the feeling of elation, others are memorable for their melancholy. Throughout many of…

I have always been fascinated by creatures. Whether they’re the ones we share the real world with or the ones that dwell in the realms of fiction, all manner of beasts, critters, and even monsters hold a special place in my heart. The worlds of video games have brought me some great creatures to obsess…

The Moblins are revolting. So are the Stalfos, Goriyas, and Gibdos. The Zelda animated series is chock full of puns, and this episode title is one of the best. It’s also one of my personal favorite episodes from the entire show. For a series that had some pretty ridiculous plotlines at times, this episode actually…

“This boy, who traveled through time to save the land, was known as the Hero of Time. The boy’s tale was passed down through generations until it became legend… But then, a day came when a fell wind began to blow across the kingdom. The great evil that all thought had been forever sealed away…