While the intermittent bits of piano that play in Breath of the Wild’s overworld provide simple atmospheric background noise, the fuller and more complete pieces of music in the game range from catchy to mystical, from epic to calming. One particular example that comes to mind is the music from the various stables across Hyrule,…
In honor of the upcoming release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, a game that will take place on an island, Nintendo Minute hosts Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang ventured back to Breath of the Wild‘s Eventide Island for this week’s installment of the miniseries. The Eventide challenge was to see if the pair could survive…
As a high school English teacher, I often see the effects of stress on teenagers. At times, my students have raged, cried, and broken down because of the heavy weight put upon them by their parents, coaches, and themselves. During these moments, I do my best to remind my students that they need to take…
It was a perilous trek for me, going up those rainy hills. I was still new to Breath of the Wild and I had been learning the harsh lessons of the wild; Lizalfos were constantly pelting me with electric arrows, dealing a shocking amount of damage. But I soldiered on, as the Zora had been…
Breath of the Wild and Ocarina of Time are renowned in the Zelda series, and in gaming in general, for their own reasons. Ocarina of Time emerged on the Nintendo 64 with a timeless narrative and a revolutionary breakthrough into the third dimension for the Zelda franchise. Breath of the Wild, meanwhile, proved once again…
Link is the most beautiful vai who has ever lived — this is an indisputable fact. And you know what? He knows it. He pulls off that dainty vai disguise effortlessly, strutting around Gerudo Town showing off his “voe-ish” figure — to quote how one of the local Gerudo unwittingly describes him — acting like…
It’s been a while, friends, but today we venture back into the seemingly endless map of Breath of the Wild, scavenging its surface for all the Easter Egg location names we can find. There has been a part 1. There has been a part 2. There will definitely be a part 4. As you can…
With the sequel to Breath of the Wild being developed as we speak, it’s easy to let our minds wander, speculating how the game — and thus, the Zelda series as a whole — will continue to move forward and break boundaries as it does. Yet, before we inevitably reach that fateful launch day, I…
Part of the beauty of Breath of the Wild is that everyone’s journey is different. Completing the shrines on the Great Plateau is required in order to obtain the Sheikah Slate ruins needed to progress in the quest, but the path is up to you afterward. Those who are confident in their prowess can rush…
From the very beginning, the Zelda series has taught us that it’s dangerous to go alone. Whether it’s with a trusty sword and shield by our side or with the help of a partner, it’s easier to overcome challenges with help. Despite the overwhelming number of enemies and puzzles that stand between Link and victory,…
Breath of the Wild is full of Easter Eggs. There are several well-known references hidden throughout the game, but Zeltik has put together a list of obscure Easter Eggs that you’re much less likely to know. I was pleasantly surprised that I had never seen or considered most of these! I think it’s wonderful that…
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has often been compared to the works of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, and in particular, the movie Princess Mononoke. The design elements of Link and Ashitaka with their blue tunics are very similar, and the infection of Ganon’s Malice hearkens visibly and thematically to the curse…
Everything about Ocarina of Time is downright iconic, right down to the title screen. Many fans (is “Ocarinuts” a term?) have the title music etched in their memory, as it played as a prelude to each gamer’s return to Hyrule. The ocarina line that plays over soft piano and strings has become one of the…
Breath of the Wild is the largest open-world Legend of Zelda game that has ever graced our screens. Whether you love it or hate it, you cannot deny that this dystopian Hyrule is packed with an abundance of nostalgic Easter eggs and secrets waiting to be discovered. Some call-backs to previous instalments are more obvious…
Single parenting is hard. Sacrifice becomes the norm as the parent balances the demands of a career with raising a child. The pendulum swings between these two responsibilities. As I ponder this somber topic, I am reminded of two beautiful examples: The Little Mermaid and Breath of the Wild. King Rhoam Bosphoramus Hyrule and King…
