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By this point in its long history, The Legend of Zelda series has developed an intricate mythology, and it appropriately stands alongside other epic fantasies and heroic adventure stories. But nothing exists in a vacuum, and, when the Zelda series first kicked off, it was necessary for the series to draw on other sources for…

Here we are, at my absolute favorite episode of The Legend of Zelda TV series. The cartoon is often criticized for not feeling “Zelda” enough. It’s true that there are some elements that feel jarring to fans of the games, such as Link’s dialogue, Ganon’s clowning, and the addition of non-canon characters such as Spryte. There…

PlatinumGames does not shy away from showing you its influences for Astral Chain. It starts with your first glimpse of a Legion, your supernatural sidekick, to the overarching story and even through the gameplay. You may immediately want to wave the game off either as being “too anime” or providing a hodgepodge of indecipherable gameplay…

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…

It’s a great time to be a fan of The Legend of Zelda. The gaming world is still basking in Breath of the Wild’s glow even more than two years after the landmark adventure released. Breath of the Wild continues to find its name in the headlines as it storms past sales records for The Legend…

Having been let down again and again by his minions, Ganon realizes that he needs to take a new approach if he’s going to successfully kidnap Zelda and acquire the Triforce of Wisdom. Since Zelda is too strong, smart, and steadfast to lose to Ganon’s schemes and attacks, it stands to reason that he would…

I loved Link’s Awakening back on the Game Boy. It’s consistently been one of my favorite Zelda games. Even though it’s original game was hardly a graphical marvel, having only two-bit, black-on-green graphics and only a 160×144-pixel display, it was the first Zelda title to pull deep lore and evocative story out of the games’…

Having endured five episodes now of Ganon’s evil schemes, it’s understandable that Princess Zelda might be running out of patience. If I’d been dragged through a swamp, had my friend turned into a frog, and had a fire-breathing dragon placed on my doorstep, I’d be quite miffed at this point too. This time, Zelda is…

I’ve been a huge fan of the animated series ever since I first discovered it, and I’m so happy that I have been graciously allowed to review one of my favorite episodes of this zany series “Sing for the Unicorn.” I’ve hosted many parties in which my friends and I would gather to watch silly…

Alongside The Legend of Zelda, Fire Emblem is tied for my favorite game series ever. I’ve been a fan since Path of Radiance on GameCube and have since then played an array of games both old and new. However, upon hearing the news of an upcoming Fire Emblem game for Nintendo Switch I was not as ecstatic as…

When people criticize The Legend of Zelda TV series, there’s often an unfair reason for it: It is too different from the Zelda games that released after it first aired. “This is why Link shouldn’t talk,” the YouTube comments snark. “That fairy is more annoying than Navi,” the Ocarina of Time diehards cry. “I can’t…

If you grew up watching the late 80s Legend of Zelda TV series, September 8th is quite a celebratory day. September 8, 2019 marks the show’s 30 year anniversary! Despite it’s short lifespan, just 13 episodes, we adore the animated series. It’s one of the few times our favorite video game characters appeared on television!…

Being the literal manifestation of courage, we all know there is no challenge that Link won’t overcome in The Legend of Zelda franchise. Despite his mischievous ways, occasional recklessness, and a silly catchphrase, this also applies to the TV series version of Link. With Zelda’s help, he can deal with whatever Ganon throws at him. So,…

With the personalities, motivations, amd intricacies of the characters now established in the first episode, it’s time for The Legend of Zelda TV series to show us some adventure. In “Cold Spells,” Zelda orders Link and Spryte to help her clean the castle. Our hero isn’t too pleased about the idea and decides to fake…

With our 30th-anniversary celebration of The Legend of Zelda animated series underway, it seemed an appropriate time for us to sit down and rewatch the show leading up to the big event this September. With a fresh perspective, we’re going to be looking back upon each episode to see just how the animated adventures of…