Hateno Village is a testament to the perseverance and determination of the Hylian people. After the fall of Hyrule Castle and Fort Hateno in Breath of the Wild, the remnants of the once prosperous kingdom had to come together to rebuild their society and their way of life, bit by bit. The farmers and shopkeepers,…
Ever since the first game’s release in 1986, the Zelda series’s fans lauded the games for their outstanding and iconic soundtracks. The Legend of Zelda introduced themes that have persisted for decades, Ocarina of Time is full of unique musical motifs that brought different environments to life, and Skyward Sword’s lush orchestration has prompted many…
The timeline of the Zelda series has proven to be both a source of countless theories and boundless interest but is also the culprit behind multitudes of migraines. While some people find the never-ending tale of reincarnated heroes and princesses to be bothersome, I think it’s fascinating. The idea that every Link and Zelda is…
Ocarina of Time is one of the most influential games ever made, and it still receives love from the gaming community to this day. So much love, in fact, that people have modded its version of Hyrule into a wide variety of other games. My personal favorite of these crossover mods is Banjo-Kazooie: The Jiggies…
Before you even get to Zora’s Domain in Breath of the Wild, its people have already made an impression on you. Sidon has likely won you over with his brilliant smile, and, if you’re like me, you have devoured every stone tablet of lore lining the path. These two elements lead you to believe that…
The latest installment in the Hyrule Warriors series may be a controversial one, but its soundtrack has received near universal praise. It took themes and leitmotifs from Breath of the Wild and transformed them into the intense, bombastic, heroic music that many people were expecting from the iconic 2017 game in the first place. While…
I don’t hear people talk about Phantom Hourglass very often, and even when they do, nobody ever seems to bring up the prologue. When I booted up the game for the first time, I had a huge grin on my face throughout the entire intro. It provides a brief synopsis of the events that took…
Many players and theorists have speculated that Majora’s Mask is a playable journey through the stages of grief. As you guide Link through the terrain of Termina, the player rails against the time limit. “I only have three days!” they angrily shout in denial before striking a bargain with time by playing “The Song of…
I’ve loved Rozen’s wonderful reimagining of Zelda music since the very first time I heard “May We Meet Again,” a wonderfully touching medley from Skyward Sword greatly inspired by “Fi’s Farewell”. In his latest album, Ballads of Hyrule II, many wonderful tunes from The Wind Waker, Skyward Sword, and Breath of the Wild have been…
When you’ve spent untold hours obsessing over something, you start to see it everywhere you look. For fans of The Legend of Zelda, every triangle can start to look like a Triforce, every ruddy canoe the majestic King of Red Lions. Most of the time, this is just your brain on Zelda overdrive; simply a…
Upon first meeting him in Ocarina of Time, Sheik is a very mysterious character. As players progress further in the game, the mystery remains as little else is added. Sheik seems like a pretty simple character. It’s only near the end of the game, with the revelation that Sheik is actually Princess Zelda in disguise,…
Are you looking for something video game related to relax with? Something specifically from The Legend of Zelda to relive some memories, since the series offers some of the most iconic music in gaming? Then, look no further. JackSquare‘s banjo cover of the Lost Woods from Ocarina of Time can scratch those itches all at…
Four Swords Adventures is the second foray into the Zelda series’ various experiments with multiplayer. Instead of a connected world or gripping story, players (which can be up to four if you have the right equipment) are given a gauntlet of linear levels to fight their way through, while collecting as many Force Gems as…
For a generation of gamers, Ocarina of Time resounds as the pinnacle of 3D adventures. While the industry had been experimenting and refining the types of games it could make in three dimensions, it was those first few steps out into Hyrule Field that caused gamer’s minds to explode with the sheer promise of what…
Something that I always look forward to when starting a new Zelda adventure is where the game starts and the first impression it gives — whether it’s Link walking out of his house to a friend greeting him in Kokiri Forest, with woodwinds creating a happy, fun atmosphere, or Link leading Epona back to Ordon…
