Majora’s Mask is a game that constantly twists your expectations. From the moment Link falls down the proverbial rabbit hole and makes his way to Termina, the player’s view is constantly tested. The leisurely pace of Ocarina of Time is replaced by the stress-inducing countdown of the approaching moon, characters who seem so familiar go…
On the morning of April 13th, 2023 (at least, it was morning where I live), Zelda fans across the world waited not-so-patiently at their computers to hear from Eiji Aonuma and witness the final official trailer for Tears of the Kingdom. The trailer, coming in at almost four full minutes, blew the minds of everyone…
Prince Sidon reminds me of an old Hollywood movie star. He has the swagger and charisma often attributed to actors like Clark Gable, and his characteristic smile surely makes all the Zora gals and guys swoon as he channels his inner Errol Flynn and steps into the role of adventurous swashbuckler. Sidon has the glitz…
Throughout all of the various Links’ journeys, there’s one fight that stands out to me as the most personal. The Helmaroc King serves as the Hero of Winds’ final obstacle before meeting Ganondorf at the top of the Forsaken Fortress, but it is also the entire reason he left his home island for this grand…
Who doesn’t love a good festival? Savory and sweet foods, slightly rigged carnival games, displays of dancing, and the accompanying sounds of sweet music are enough to get anyone’s heart racing. Perhaps the best instance of this kind of celebration in the Zelda series is found in the Picori Festival in The Minish Cap. During…
The Deku people are one of the proudest races in all of the Zelda canon, in my opinion only challenged by the Rito. However, the ability to interact with them (outside of shooting them with their own nuts) is a surprisingly rare occurrence, considering how strong their personalities are. This rarity, while frustrating for Deku…
When Link first entered the Dark World in A Link to the Past, it must have been quite the shock. Not only was he now sporting a very cute bunny body, but the very air and atmosphere of the Dark World was oppressive. Any warmth, any goodness, any sweetness of the Sacred Realm had been…
With the recent Tears of the Kingdom trailer revealing a new vehicle system, many fans are divided on whether it will be a refreshing way to re-experience Breath of the Wild’s version of Hyrule or if it’ll just be a shoehorned-in gimmick. However, this is far from Link’s first time piloting vehicles. From the King…
From the moment they saw sky islands in the Tears of the Kingdom trailer, the call went out from fans of Skyward Sword: Will we be able to ride Loftwings again? While the answer remains shrouded like the land beneath Hyrule’s cloud barrier, Tim de Man provides a speculative track that combines the musical styles…
I have often wondered why, despite it having made very few appearances in the Zelda series since its debut in 1988, the Palace Theme from The Adventure of Link is one of the melodies I remember best. Sure, the tune is just downright catchy, but I’m fairly certain that its appearance the Super Smash Bros.…
One of my favorite things about jazz is just how adaptable it is. This high adaptability gives musicians plenty of room to experiment and improvise, breathing new life into well-worn classics that we only half-listen to because of how familiar they are. Kevin Bene accomplished this with his unique spin on one of the most…
When I play fast-paced games like Mario Kart, it can be easy for the music to go in one ear and out the other. After all, I’m usually focused on winning the (definitely friendly) competition. Recently, however, I’ve been teaching my 4-year-old niece how to play, so I’ve had many opportunities to truly appreciate the…
Despite it being nearly six years since Breath of the Wild came out, it seems like we’re still in the dark about the exact nature of its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom. While we wait for the light at the end of the bleak, empty news tunnel, Tim de Man provides us with more musical…
The demon Majora may just be the most terrifying villain in the entire Zelda series. Using the Skull Kid as a conduit for mayhem, this sadistic creature wreaks utter havoc on Termina, and the majority of the game is spent reversing all of the suffering that it caused. Many characters in the game directly inform…
It’s amazing how new information about an upcoming Zelda game can instantly send the fandom into a tizzy. Whether it’s just a few seconds of unseen footage accompanying an announcement about a delayed release date, or a full-blown trailer showcasing gameplay mechanics and tantalizing clues about the lore, rabid fans will spend months dissecting it…
