Growing up with the Zelda series means that I have encountered my fair share of reoccurring characters. Beloved individuals like Tingle and Beedle are some of the first that come to mind, but one of my personal favorites would have to be the indefatigable mailman. There are many iterations of postmen see throughout the Zelda…
Many of us appreciate that the Zelda series features tough female characters who can easily beat Link in a head-to-head duel. Anyone who remembers the Pirates’ Fortress from Majora’s Mask won’t easily forget Link’s battle against those three ferocious pirates who guarded Lulu’s precious Zora Eggs. I have to admit, that place was pretty eerie,…
Of all the mysteries to be discovered throughout the land of Termina, few are as personal as the tale of the Deku Butler’s son. The Deku Butler is known to keep to himself, choosing to maintain an air of professionalism during the majority of his screentime in Majora’s Mask. However, if Link goes out of…
Gold and black illuminate the world, and the sky is awash in hues that belong to neither day nor night. They say that the twilight hour is one of magic and wonder, and yet darkness and danger are all that seem to fill this world. Shadows rise from the ground, shifting the world from one…
Majora’s Mask is possibly the most satisfying Zelda game when it comes to tying up loose ends. Each character we meet over the course of the game has their own unique predicament and troubles that go along with it. By the time the credits roll, we have the satisfaction of seeing a nice resolution for…
Breath of the Wild is indisputably one of the biggest open-world games in history, boasting 23.7 square miles of explorable terrain. Even with over 400 hours of playtime, I still discover new things while exploring the kingdom of Hyrule. Whenever I roam around fighting monsters and shield-surfing down hills, I often stop and think to myself:…
Don’t panic. Just avoid eye contact, and eventually they’ll get bored and walk away. … … Oh! Hello, traveler. Sorry for not acknowledging you sooner, I didn’t see you standing there until just now. No, really – it’s true. Anyway, I hope you’ll forgive me for remaining silent; I am currently engaged in quiet meditation,…
When Link seeks the help of an animal companion, he usually ends up riding the horse Epona. While Epona is a dearly beloved ally to the hero, she is not the only animal companion that has stood by Link’s side. In Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, Link ventures outside of Hyrule and meets…
No one really likes thieves. They’re a nuisance to store owners, they make people check their pockets one more time in crowded places, and they generally makes one’s day worse. But even though thieves are unpopular, they make pretty good characters in video games, and we’ve come across them in the Zelda series several times.…
Link has had many fairy partners throughout the Zelda series, with people usually pointing out Navi and Tatl as prime examples. Oft-overlooked, however, is Ciela from Phantom Hourglass. It’s not uncommon for her to be forgotten amid the large cast of memorable Zelda companions, but out of all the fairies who have accompanied Link, I’ve…
Earlier this spring, I completed my first playthrough of Phantom Hourglass. While I have several fond memories of the game, there is a single character whose story has stuck with me longer than any of the others, though not for the reasons the game’s developers may have had in mind. I’m talking about the Old…
As the successor to The Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks has a lot of characters that are either reminiscent of or legitimately descended from previously known characters. Descendants in the Zelda series can provide possible explanations for the fates of older beloved characters, and Alfonzo is no exception. Alfonzo is introduced to the…
Humans go through their whole lives looking for something that ignites their hearts. When someone is passionate about something, it can consume every fiber of their being. This can often be a good thing, creating an opportunity for some amazing work. Diving head first into one’s interest can prove to be extremely beneficial for one’s…
Forest Haven, a place that stands out among the many islands of the Great Sea, is home to the Koroks as well as all manner of forest creatures. Most of the Koroks in Forest Haven don’t do much at their home, aside from looking cute, getting kidnapped, and occasionally playing music. Among these forest children,…
Beams of light glisten in the water and shine over the golden schools of fish deep in Lake Floria. Peace ripples the blue substance, unlike the monster that has overtaken the lands and tunnels that Link passed to get here. Parella swim and plants thrive. This is a sanctuary, a home, and yet there’s darkness…
