The enemies found and fought in The Legend of Zelda games are incredibly diverse. They encompass a variety of themes, designs, and purposes, all of which make every game fulfilling and memorable. One important aspect of Link’s foes is that they supply an undeniably important list of cliches associated with video game enemies. One of…
They say the grass is greener on the other side, but in this case, it wasn’t. I had just slid through my first crack in Hyrule’s Kakariko Village to enter A Link Between Worlds’s Lorule for the first time. I noticed very quickly that the bushes weren’t green in Lorule, they were purple, and the…
Though it might be debatable to call it a true species, what is undeniable is that the Beamos is one of the most iconic enemy types from The Legend of Zelda. These stationary foes are seemingly self-aware and have a long history of preventing would-be heroes from freely traversing dungeon pathways. A Link to the…
Few enemies exhibit the same level of variety and persistence as the Wizzrobes do. Since the inception of The Legend of Zelda series, these foes have played the role of mysterious and magical beings of unknown origin who faithfully serve whatever evil dominates Hyrule and its connected worlds. The Wizzrobes are crafty and dangerous, and…
The characters from the original Legend of Zelda don’t say much, but what they do say is highly memorable. Among the most recognizable quotes is “It’s a secret to everybody,” uttered to Link by a Moblin in hiding. Versions of this iconic phrase have become a recurring Easter egg in the Zelda series (and in…
We learn much about Link through his interactions with the various inhabitants of the lands he travels. Sometimes, through the player’s ability to choose how Link should react, the player learns a little about him or herself. In that way, some characters that Link encounters serve as moral tests, questioning how Link, and the player…
A good musician-for-hire always has a good setlist up their sleeve. Whether it’s a performance up on stage or playing in the background to give a party some atmosphere, a musician must practice a handful of songs to be able to play at any spontaneous moment. The bards of A Link Between World’s Milk Bar…
A consistent enemy in the Zelda series, the Like Like has a long-standing tradition of creating problems for Link by attempting to swallow him to steal his belongings. This trait has made them unique when compared to other monsters of Hyrule, though in a way that has generated groans from players instead of praise. As…
Two iconic Zelda villains go head-to-head in a brand new episode of Dr. Wily’s “Legend of Zelda Series Versus.” Yuga from A Link Between Worlds and Vaati from The Minish Cap and Four Swords are two of the most powerful antagonists in the Zelda series, and this video by Dr. Wily explores each villains powers,…
There have always been conspiracy theories about playing music backward and hearing secrets within the recording, and in some cases with Nintendo, this is found to be true. Now most of us know the secret of the “Ballad of the Goddess” from Skyward Sword being “Zelda’s Lullaby” in reverse, but did you know that’s not…
Most people think of Majora’s Mask’s Milk Bar when the term ‘Milk Bar’ is brought up. With its many quest encounters and swanky tunes that play in the background, it’s understandable why, but that’s not the only one there is. There have been Milk Bars throughout the history of The Legend of Zelda, allowing our underage…
Gibdos are humanoid, mummified creatures that are often found in dungeons and other dark, hazardous, low-light locations. They seem to exist for the sole purpose of patrolling whatever crypt they wander through, attacking and throttling any and all victims they find. The first appearance of the Gibdo was in The Legend of Zelda for the…
It’s always been fun for me to build costumes and dress up as my favorite characters and I do it every chance I can. In August 2019, I went to a convention, last minute of all things, just because I wanted to cosplay again. Specifically, I wanted to cosplay as Ravio. This convention was primarily…
I’m very behind when it comes to your more traditional horror games. Growing up, I had what may as well have been a mildly traumatic experience when I watched my older brother play the original Resident Evil on the PlayStation, which created a pretty powerful fear of hallways for days as well as a fear…
In a Nintendo Direct that aired on October 1, 2013, the late Nintendo President Satoru Iwata revealed new gameplay and details of A Link Between Worlds, which was set to launch the following month. During the presentation, Iwata discussed the mysterious new character, Ravio. Following a screenshot posted on Miiverse, he addressed the similarities fans…
