In all of the high-sweeping epic tales experienced in The Legend of Zelda, there is one hallmark characteristic that is unforgettable to the franchise: a hearty sense of humor. Few things are as uplifting as a good laugh from a Zelda game after a hard day. Let’s look back at some of the most memorable…
The release of Skyward Sword HD for the original game’s 10th anniversary has come at an interesting time for The Legend of Zelda series. The franchise headed down a brand-new direction in 2017 with the release of Breath of the Wild. As we await its sequel, the biggest questions fans have are to what degree…
In the years since Breath of the Wild, many artists have posted AU (or “alternate universe”) pieces of art featuring different versions of the princess and her protector. Sometimes the pair will be students at a high school or university. Other times, they’ll be members of a sports team. One of my favorite pieces of…
“Open your eyes. Wake up, Link.” These are the first words that Link and the player hear in the opening moments of Breath of the Wild. Breath of the Wild is a game that is many things to many people: an open-world game, a combat game, a reinvented Legend of Zelda game, and so on.…
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is a game that has generated split opinions between fans of the Zelda series. Many players love the game due to its compelling story, charming visuals, and superb soundtrack. Other players find its controls and repetitive elements problematic. Regardless of opinions, one thing is certain: Skyward Sword delivered new…
‘Tis a quiet, moonlit night in the vast kingdom of Hyrule. A soft breeze rustles the leaves of the trees ever so gently, and the clouds above part every once in a while to reveal a pocket of glimmering stars. You’re just passing the time harvesting Silent Princesses and collecting honey from beehives when suddenly,…
Even though the game has been out for nearly four years, players are still finding new and exciting things to do in Breath of the Wild. YouTuber Kleric recently released a video detailing how he was able to find and open the final chest in the game. There have been several “impossible” chests that have…
Yiga Blademaster, you are the light, our light, that must shine upon Hyrule once again. Surprisingly, that statement could actually be true according to the recent Breath of the Wild video by YouTuber ThornyFox, and the real heir to the Master Sword is a random Yiga Blademaster. Escort missions in games are rarely done right and while this…
Being the father of a daughter who is fascinated by science and the intricate patterns of nature makes me love the Princess Zelda of Breath of the Wild even more. Her intense interest and the joy she finds in studying the Sheikah relics of the ancient past reminds me of my own daughter and warms…
Dragons have inspired some of the most awe-inspiring moments across the Legend of Zelda franchise, from intense battles deep within temples to mystical surprises hidden away on mountain peaks. Though many of the dragons only make one-off appearances, several are tied to much deeper levels of Hyrulean history and lore. As is often the case…
I must admit that I have a bit of a strange fascination with art that depicts non-human animated characters as humans. Whether they’re reworking a Rito, a wolf goddess, or even my favorite Shadow Siren from Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, I love watching artists play around with skin tone, hairstyle, and clothing to bring…
In games where Link can dress in all kinds of sturdy armor and fashionable attire, a black, skin-tight suit that has a skeleton superimposed on it by crushed Luminous Stones certainly stands out from the other clothing options. When night falls over Hyrule in Breath of the Wild and Age of Calamity, that skeletal outline…
If you’re a Legend of Zelda fan who also happens to love Studio Ghibli, you’ve probably noticed a few different elements in the games that seem to take inspiration from the classic Japanese animated films. With the release of a thrilling new trailer at E3 2021, Breath of the Wild 2 appears to be making…
After two years and two teasers, we have yet to see any non-playable characters (NPCs) who are set to appear in the upcoming Breath of the Wild sequel. No Hylians, no Zoras — not a soul to be found so far. That’s another thing. We don’t see any people, but we do see the monsters.…
And here we are again. Two years ago, Nintendo blew us away with a short trailer and an announcement that the sequel to Breath of the Wild was in development. Within a couple of hours, the collective fandom tore that one-minute and 26-second trailer apart. They developed theories, predictions, and wish lists regarding what could…
