In Ocarina of Time, the first character Link meets after leaving the boundaries of Kokiri Forest is a large, enigmatic owl named Kaepora Gaebora. This feathered fellow can be a bit of a handful for first-time players, as his monologues famously occupy many text boxes. If you’re impatiently mashing to get to the end, he…
Within the world of The Minish Cap, there exists the phenomenon known as Kinstone Fusion. Many characters across Hyrule possess Kinstones and are searching for people with complementary pieces because a successful fusion of two halves brings good luck to both participants. Most of the characters who are able to fuse with Link throughout the…
North of Hyrule, the kingdom of Hytopia thrives on its passion for fashion. From the fabulous designs found in Madame Couture’s shop to a prophecy that states the strict requirements of a hero, this city lives and breathes the life of fashion. Their doting Princess is no exception. Loved by all, Princess Styla is said…
Link has accumulated an impressive number of female admirers over the years. While Zelda seems to be the fan favorite and Link’s most steadfast sweetheart, this hasn’t prevented other girls from pining after the green-clad hero. Many of these women simply get the wrong impression and interpret Link’s helpfulness as evidence of romantic interest. Even…
Fortune tellers are often used as a way to point the Link in the right direction, such as in A Link to the Past, where the fortune teller will give Link a hint for his next objective — for a price, of course. But while the fortune teller in Phantom Hourglass points Link in the…
The world of Skyward Sword is home to many colorful and unique creatures, and the first ones that Link gets to interact with when he descends to the Surface are the adorable forest dwellers known as the Kikwi. Part flora and part fauna, they are some of the most intriguing critters in the entire game.…
One of the more tedious tasks of Spirit Tracks is that many of its side quests are made much more complicated due to the train’s controls. Cargo transport is easy enough, but it is the passengers that make an already finnicky mechanic all the more annoying. And my most loathed passenger happens to be Zelda’s…
The tiny woodland village of Ordon, nestled deep in southern Hyrule, is as tranquil as it is quaint. Its inhabitants are peaceful friends of the forest, relying on the abundance of nature for survival. Ordonians live an outdoors life with goat herding, fishing, and farming being the most common occupations. These modest village folk form…
Since the art of swordplay is such an important part of life for heroes of Hyrule, it should come as no surprise that there have been a great many swordmasters who made Hyrule their home over the ages. Whether it’s the ancient spirit of the Hero of Time in Twilight Princess or just a humble…
Enemies in the Zelda series are not always mindless pawns of Ganondorf or whichever evildoer is currently vying for control of Hyrule. Sometimes Link encounters foes who have a lot of complexity and heart, offering intriguing contributions to the lore, amusing animations, or even dialogue that lets the player delve deeper into their characters. Regardless…
Skyloft, the floating island in The Sky is one of the most picturesque and charming locations in Skyward Sword. It is home to the descendants of the Goddess Hylia and filled with an abundance of treasures and mysteries to be discovered. During the day, the streets are lined with contented citizens, but come nightfall the…
At the beginning of Phantom Hourglass, our hero Link wakes up on Mercay Island in the World of the Ocean King, where he encounters an old man named Oshus. Acting as a kindly mentor to the confused boy navigating a strange new land, Oshus presents Link with a simple sword and provides some rudimentary lessons…
Whenever the sun sets on Hyrule, the vibrant, bustling kingdom morphs into a spooky, shadowy landscape, where skeletons rise up from the ground and bats swoop down on unsuspecting victims. And in the dead of night, dark secrets emerge from the depths of even the most innocent locations. Kakariko Village from Ocarina of Time, despite…
The Zelda series features several meanies who undergo a drastic shift in life circumstances and become changed as a result. We have Chudley from Twilight Princess, Bomb Shop Owner Cannon from The Wind Waker, and the Deku King from Majora’s Mask. Although not a malicious person, Maggie’s father differs from these examples in that he…
Even though the games in the Zelda series are all connected via a shared universe, almost every entry can be regarded as an individual story with its own distinct setting and time period. This is because, in most cases, the games are separated by hundreds or even thousands of years. Thus, each version of Hyrule…
