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…
Lynels have not appeared in many Zelda games, but each encounter is hard to forget. These beasts are powerful and resilient, and they have earned their reputation as one of Link’s deadliest foes. Lynels first appeared in the original Legend of Zelda as common enemies that dwelled near Death Mountain. The beasts came in two…
“I spy with my giant, unsettling eye.” There are many recurring enemies in Legend of Zelda games, but very few boss monsters match the history of the spider-like enemy, Gohma. This beast has plagued Hyrule and opposed Link in many adventures, and this persistence has made it one of Zelda’s the most memorable monsters. Link first encountered Gohma in…
As much as I am a huge Zelda fan, I have to confess: I have not finished all of the games in the series. There are some I haven’t even played yet, and while there is no shame in that, I know I might be missing some important details or moments from the franchise. So…
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Of all the handheld Zelda titles, the Oracle games are undoubtedly my favorites. I have lovely memories of sitting in the back of my parents’ car trying to figure out that infernal fetch quest on Crescent Island in Oracle of Ages, as well as spending a lot of time trying to get Maple to finally drop that…
[Yuga’s Art Gallery is a series in which we highlight our favourite artwork and crafts from the Zelda community, as well as some official artwork from the franchise from time to time. Zelda is a series that is constantly changing its style, and after over 30 years of evolving and shifting its visuals, it continues…
If you asked a thousand Zelda fans which of the many franchise installments was their favourite, I’d bet you’d hear the answer “Oracle of Ages/Seasons” less than five times. Whether it’s because they were released on a handheld platform, or that they were overshadowed by such popular titles as Advanced Wars and Golden Sun — the…
It was a while before I was able to play either Oracle of Ages or Oracle of Seasons. It was very hard to find; I looked on Amazon only to find ridiculous prices for the two games. I had given up hope until my 17th birthday, when my two amazing friends pitched in and found…
Fans of the Ocarina of Time manga series are getting a new Legendary Edition this November. The deluxe, two-in-one releases contain two complete volumes of The Legend of Zelda manga series, and will be printed in a larger 5-3/4” x 8-1/4” format, meaning you can fully appreciate the new covers and colour artwork included by creator Akira Himekawa. The Legend…
Nintendo of Europe, taking their lead from Japan, have announced a five year anniversary eShop sale, knocking up to 50% off a whole host of games. Included alongside some of the stars of Nintendo’s indie line-up and virtual console classics, are a whole bunch of Zelda titles. On the Wii U Virtual Console, there’s discounts on A Link…
Legend of Zelda manga artist team Akira Himekawa have shared two new sketches with their fans on their official Facebook page. First, Sir Raven — Link’s knightly ancestor from the Oracle of Ages and Seasons manga — was shown alongside his loyal mount, Puini. Following that sketch came a colored one of Vio from the Four Swords manga, with Shadow Link hanging…
A. Honda and S. Nagano, jointly known as Akira Himekawa, have recently posted three unused pictures from their Legend of Zelda manga series on their Facebook page. For unspecified reasons, this art wasn’t included in the original publications. But the pictures were still “very special,” and Akira Himekawa has shared them in hopes that “many fans enjoy it.” Fans…
