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Medli’s Melodies: The warriors’ resolve

A game’s main theme can tell you a lot about it. Well-crafted ones reflect the world, characters, and story of the games they represent. Skyward Sword’s “Ballad of the Goddess” and The Wind Waker’s title theme are great examples, giving players an idea of what makes their worlds special through music alone. Rivalled by the…

Bombers’ Notebook: Zelda (Age of Calamity)

One hundred years ago, a Calamity rises, a kingdom falls, a knight meets his end, and a princess loses everything and everyone dear to her. In another timeline, another princess struggles with her destiny and does all she can to protect everyone, praying that a future of darkness and despair never comes to exist. Age…

Medli’s Melodies: Yunobo’s quest for courage

I wasn’t the biggest fan of Yunobo at first. He’s introduced as a fumbling coward and doesn’t seem to change during the events of Breath of the Wild. Then, when Age of Calamity’s DLC mission in Kakariko Village came out, Yunobo started to really grow on me. After defeating the Yiga Clan, he tells Daruk…

Bombers’ Notebook: Purah (Age of Calamity)

“Aw, yeah! Check it!” – Purah, Age of Calamity The young eccentric genius and researcher of ancient Sheikah technology knows how to make an entrance. Gone is the short, cute design known to players in Breath of the Wild as, one hundred years ago in the events of Age of Calamity, Purah was a snazzy…

Medli’s Melodies: The protectors of Tabantha

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity does a magnificent job of worldbuilding through its soundtrack, and the four Champions’ themes are great examples of this. Upon starting each of their recruitment missions, the player is treated to an action-packed version of their themes from Breath of the Wild. At least, that’s the case for three of…

Tingle’s Maps: Akkala Citadel

Does it feel like aeons have passed since Age of Calamity was released? Between remasters, rereleases, and Tears of the Kingdom, I’m sure it’s slipped from your mind a little. It’s not a traditional Zelda game, and it certainly has its faults, but I loved it. I always want more of before in Hyrule. I…

Yuga’s Art Gallery: Impa’s Melody

As night falls over Kakariko Village, chimes ring and clatter, strings are plucked, and a deep woodwind instrument gives melody to the Sheikah village. The tune is for the players, breathing life to the world… Or Link is secretly being stalked by a band of musicians. Either way, the music is one of many tracks…

Realm of Memories: When I cried at the happiest ending

The Legend of Zelda series is known for its many emotional moments, whether they be heartwarming, terrifying, or genuinely joyful. Yeta and Yeto hugging at the end of the Blizzeta boss fight in Twilight Princess always tug at my heartstrings, seeing the moon come crashing down in Majora’s Mask always gives me an overwhelming sense…

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