Every generation of Nintendo game consoles has been home to at least one form of advancement for the Zelda series. Those average of five or six years at a time produce memorable content that the fans love and continue to love. But some generations have meant more for Zelda than others. The era of the…
Stubborn monsters and creatures abound in the Zelda series. Some foes hit hard. Some foes simply refuse to go down and stay down. And some foes are a challenging combination of both. The Armos Knights are a perfect example of the third option. Armos Knights are living statues that have had a long history of…
The Deku Scrubs are one of the types of creatures inhabiting the world of Zelda that can range from being hostile enemies to endearing and quirky allies. They are sentient, plantlike creatures that are often found in the forests of Hyrule and related lands, and they serve many different roles both within their own cultures…
Across the entire Zelda series, the use of ferocious reptilian enemies has been a common trend. From the terrifying dragon bosses to the routinely dangerous Lizalfos, these scaly beasts have challenged and threatened Link at every turn. But these reptiles come in more than a few varieties, with one of those being the dinosaur variety.…
The enemies found and fought in The Legend of Zelda games are incredibly diverse. They encompass a variety of themes, designs, and purposes, all of which make every game fulfilling and memorable. One important aspect of Link’s foes is that they supply an undeniably important list of cliches associated with video game enemies. One of…
It must be nice to be able to conjure a temporary clone of yourself every so often like Ganondorf can. Who wouldn’t want to send an illusion of themselves to sit in on a boring presentation, meeting, or class that you wanted no part of? Although, Ganondorf has always used his clones for a little…
The release of Four Swords Adventures for the GameCube was a pretty exciting event for me in 2004, but it wasn’t the most exciting thing to happen that year. The thought of playing a multiplayer Zelda was an intriguing new prospect since I missed out on the original Four Swords. Nintendo certainly didn’t make adventuring…
When you think about it, this blend of the Links and the Beatles makes sense. Both were groups of musicians whose songs seemed almost magical, they both became incredibly famous across the world, and all the guys wanted to be them and all the girls wanted to be with them. The only difference is, could…
I had to stop and read the sentence again. My book had just made an off-hand reference to a roc as some kind of bird flying over the mountain pass. I laid the book down as the gears began to shift in my head. Every time I played a Zelda title where Link acquires an…
Gibdos are humanoid, mummified creatures that are often found in dungeons and other dark, hazardous, low-light locations. They seem to exist for the sole purpose of patrolling whatever crypt they wander through, attacking and throttling any and all victims they find. The first appearance of the Gibdo was in The Legend of Zelda for the…
Many of the various and fascinating races in The Legend of Zelda have imposing presences about them that demand respect, but few match the Gorons in terms of true intimidation. They are proud, strong, and resilient beings who stand by their convictions and never back down from any obstacle. The Gorons first appeared in Ocarina…
Music is an integral part of The Legend of Zelda, but it’s also typically a strong point across most of Nintendo’s games. You need only glance at the staggering setlist of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, a rich compilation of the greatest music in Nintendo history, to realize just how incredible Nintendo’s ability to compose soundtracks truly is. So, if…
When I first played Four Swords Adventures, I was relatively new to the Zelda series and had only played a couple of games prior. I knew some of the lore and history of the series, and I had fought Dark Link in Ocarina of Time, but I wasn’t aware that an evil version of Link was a recurring or popular…
When Four Swords Adventures released in 2004, it was notable for being the first 2D Zelda console game in 13 years. The previous title to make this claim, A Link to the Past, appeared to be a significant source of inspiration for Four Swords Adventures’ graphical style, and the original Four Swords was, of course, an accompaniment to the Game Boy Advance…
Four Swords Adventures is an incredibly unique game in the Legend of Zelda series. The focus on multiplayer and puzzle-solving led way to the creation of many unconventional and entertaining regions, levels, and dungeons. Among all these interesting locations, the Village of the Blue Maiden stands out as one of the most engaging and challenging. The…
