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…
While most enemies and beasts in Zelda games attempt to intimidate players with designs based on mythical sources, the various Gyorg species are rare exceptions that are inspired by real-life fears. Gyorgs have not appeared in many games, but their nature of being a deadly creature that lurks below (or even above) has made them…
One thing I love about The Legend of Zelda is how it takes elements from its previous games and bring new life to it. Classic characters, locations, and songs always seem to make their way into future installments, bringing a sense of nostalgia and familiarity with whatever new world we’re set to explore. It’s no…
The Legend of Zelda series’ quintessential mindless foe, Chuchus serve the role of being a mild nuisance in every game they appear in, with each encounter being similar in style and threat level. The Chuchus first appeared in Majora’s Mask as translucent blobs with large mouths and eyes on stems. The eyes and slimy body were likely inspired by…
The Legend of Zelda has always had an extraordinary cast of characters. Many of those women left an impact on me, being some of the best written, well rounded, or overall inspirational characters I’ve ever known, and this International Women’s Day, I would like to share these characters and what they mean to me with you!
Phantom Hourglass may not be one of the grandest adventures in the Zelda series, but that does not mean it is without its fair share of depth. The characters, locations, and narrative are incredibly engaging and unique. It’s hard to not become invested in what happens to everyone. Will Link save Tetra? How can Ciela…
Having not played Phantom Hourglass since it released in 2007, my general memory of the game is admittedly rather hazy. There is, however, one puzzle in particular that still stands out to me to this day. That’s because it was the first time that, after really struggling with a Zelda puzzle, I experienced the eureka…
When a Legend of Zelda dungeon feels like it was inspired by the movie Groundhog Day. The Temple of the Ocean King is easily one of the largest dungeons ever seen in the Legend of Zelda series. This labyrinth is comprised of more than a dozen floors, all of which eerily rest beneath the surface…
I really enjoy Phantom Hourglass’s opening cutscene. The game opens with a summary of events from the game’s predecessor, The Wind Waker, illustrated with a charming series of childlike pictures. After a recap of how Link and Tetra defeated an evil king, the somewhat serious tone quickly changes to a comical one upon learning that the narration and…
To be honest, Phantom Hourglass is one of those games in the series that didn’t make quite an impression to me. I did play it many years ago, and I kind of liked the touch controls, the settings, dungeons, and especially how creative the boss battles were with the controls and items. It is a good…
When we discovered that our friend chuggaaconroy was planning a new Let’s Play series on Phantom Hourglass, there was no way that we were going to let him have all the fun. This week, we’ll be celebrating The Legend of Zelda’s first DS title! Phantom Hourglass is a rather strange installment in the Zelda series. These days, it…
I must admit, I was quite disappointed with Phantom Hourglass when I bought it. With The Wind Waker being such a great game with many fond memories attached to it, to have such a sub-par sequel made me rather upset. However, there was one good thing to come out of this game (in my humble…
From the very beginning, Zelda games have given players a big wide world to explore, and although the world size and level of freedom varies throughout the series, most include some form of transportation to help you navigate quicker and more adventurously than walking. It wasn’t until Ocarina of Time that we got the iconic…
On the whole, I try everything I can to be a positive person. When I write for this site, I try to focus on all the happy or heartfelt things. But alas, life is not always sunshine and rainbows as it were, and there are things in the Zelda franchise that annoy me or that I…
Kooloo-limpah! It appears some fairy magic has inspired Nintendo to reveal details behind Breath of the Wild’s summer DLC pack, part of the Expansion Pass announced before the game’s launch. In a post on the official Zelda site Nintendo offers the sneak peek with plenty of info on new mechanics and armor sets — while still keeping a few…
