I’ll admit that I’m not the biggest fan of the gameplay of Phantom Hourglass, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t things about the game that I thought were just fantastic. The story, the bosses, and the characters make this game memorable to me, and of the characters, one in particular stands out among the rest.…
My love for the Warriors games began after a weekend rental of the wonderful Dynasty Warriors 4. I managed to play through all of the Wu dynasty campaign within said weekend and I loved everything about these kinds of games. Any time a new one came out I was quick to pick it up, including…
The Akkala Citadel Ruins is my favorite location in all of Breath of the Wild. Other spots across Hyrule come close: Dalite Forest in Tabantha, Rito Village, the Coliseum Ruins near the Great Plateau, and the Spring of Courage are all tremendous sight-seeing locales. But in my first playthrough of the game, sharing a save…
Our tale begins with Link attending the Picori Festival. Held once every 100 years, the festival commemorates the sealing of an evil force by the Hero of Men, but the hero was not alone. According to Hyrule Historia, the Minish tribe descended from the heavens and gifted the Hylians with the Picori Blade and the…
Is there any other man as energetic, witty, and helpful as good ol’ Beedle in the Zelda series? Whether you’re sailing the seas, soaring the skies, or roaming the vast open world of Hyrule, Beedle will be there for you. He’s got the goods, he’s got the bants, and he’s got an unrivaled love for…
Hyrule was close to ruin. Link, trapped in his wolf form, listened as Princess Zelda recounted what happened. The land had been conquered by a seemingly unstoppable magical force, and its residents were shrouded in the eerie veil of Twilight. All this was done by the will of an evil king. He and his beasts…
Windfall Island is a bustling town filled with upbeat characters scurrying about their daily business. But as most Zelda villages have at least one disgruntled resident, so too does this island lying in the northern part of the Great Sea. Ascending from the shore to the center of town, Link spots Kamo seated sulkily on…
I’m not much on my name — never have been if I’m honest. There’s a horrible song that uses my namesake, and when I introduce myself, people often ask me if my mom has it going on. There are so many other ways my name could have been used, but that’s one it’s commonly remembered for.…
I did not anticipate most of what I saw and experienced in Twilight Princess. The monsters, turning into a wolf, and even Midna were all incredibly strange. But once fate led me to the Forest Temple and I picked up that one, moving vase hidden by the breakaway wall, I found a new level of…
Link is an icon among gaming legends. He is portrayed as the embodiment of strength and courage, and because of this is loved and admired by many. Each incarnation of the hero brings a new aspect to the character, highlighting different attributes of his good nature. However, what I like in particular about Hyrule Warriors‘s…
Hyrule Warriors gave us some fantastic incarnations of familiar characters from The Legend of Zelda’s many adventures. There was Link, with metal shoulder pads bolstering the chainmail he adopted from Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, along with that fashionable blue scarf bearing the Hylian royal family emblem. Princess Zelda donned more armor than most versions…
Fi is often regarded as “one of those annoying companions” by many Zelda fans, and it’s a real shame. She’s hounded by critiques for annoying mechanics that have nothing to do with her as a character and she’s only remembered fondly for her famous farewell scene. Now I’m not claiming she’s a perfect character as…
The Hero’s Shade is an embodiment of legacy and honor. He is a spirit with a warrior’s, well, spirit — which is why he does everything he can in Twilight Princess to help the Link save their beloved homeland of Hyrule. Link first meets the Hero’s Shade outside the entrance to the Forest Temple. Shade…
We couldn’t close out Shark Week without taking time to mention one of the most enthusiastic sharks ever introduced in media. I’m not talking about the shark from Jaws or the friendly, fish-loving Bruce from Finding Nemo. And I’m certainly not talking about Baby Shark. I’m talking about the shark that when I saw him the…
My favorite characters in any kind of media are always the “quiet-but-determined” kind. Yuna from Final Fantasy X, Lucas from Mother 3, and of course Medli from Wind Waker are just some examples of this type of character. It’s because I relate so well to them that I find myself cheering them on in their…
