There are so many things I love about Breath of the Wild that I could run multiple weeks of articles naming them all, but one thing that I didn’t necessarily expect to love is something that I don’t traditionally associate with the Zelda series: food. As I played the game, I would scour the countryside…
Hyrule Castle is a constant source of fascination for me. In most settlements throughout the three-dimensional Legend of Zelda games we see how the inhabitants live their day-to-day lives, but in Breath of the Wild, however, we see the land of Hyrule in a state of decay not seen before. Though some games allow us…
Link and Zelda each go through transformations in The Wind Waker, both physically and personally. Link must leave his simple life of an islander behind to rescue his sister, and eventually become the hero and save Hyrule. Likewise, to fulfill her destiny as the holder of the Triforce of Wisdom, Zelda must emerge as Princess…
Earlier this month, Reddit user Artinusz showed off his new Zelda-themed sleeve tattoo, featuring Princess Zelda from Breath of the Wild in an anime-inspired style. She is portrayed reaching out to an upside-down Triforce, which is present with three hearts at the wrist. The artist did an excellent job transferring the likeness of Princess Zelda…
Throughout Breath of the Wild, Zelda finds herself being emotionally beaten down by her repeated attempts to access her sealing power. She spends hours traveling to the various holy springs, praying to the goddess, and listening to the disparaging comments of her father when she returns each day with the news of another failed attempt.…
During the seven years that Link was asleep within the Sacred Realm, Princess Zelda had taken a new identity to hide from Ganondorf, who was searching tirelessly for the girl who wielded the Triforce of Wisdom. She had disguised herself as Sheik, a male warrior descended from and the sole survivor of the Sheikah Tribe.…
There are plenty of cosplayers out there choosing to cosplay as Princess Zelda and it’s not hard to understand why. She’s often friendly, wears pretty dresses, and is one of the most important characters in the Zelda games, after all. Cosplayer Hailey Yikes is one of many who had chosen to portray the latest incarnation…
The Legend of Zelda has always boasted a well-rounded cast of inspirational female characters. Last year on International Women’s Day I made an article about a few of these ladies who made an impact on me, but of course, there are still so many more to talk about! From fearsome warriors to kindhearted princesses, The…
Despite being a princess, we don’t often see Princess Zelda doing things we traditionally associate with that station (unless you count getting kidnapped by a demonic, pig beast). Perhaps it’s my love of old Disney films, but I’d like to see how Zelda and Link would respond to the equally nerve-wracking situation of a royal…
As a high school English teacher, I often see the effects of stress on teenagers. At times, my students have raged, cried, and broken down because of the heavy weight put upon them by their parents, coaches, and themselves. During these moments, I do my best to remind my students that they need to take…
When asked which incarnation of Princess Zelda is their favorite, most people who I’ve talked to would answer with Skyward Sword, Ocarina of Time, or Breath of the Wild. While there has not been an iteration of the Hylian princess that I did not like, my personal favorite is usually never mentioned. Twilight Princess’s Zelda…
From the very beginning, the Zelda series has taught us that it’s dangerous to go alone. Whether it’s with a trusty sword and shield by our side or with the help of a partner, it’s easier to overcome challenges with help. Despite the overwhelming number of enemies and puzzles that stand between Link and victory,…
Princess Zelda in Spirit Tracks is such a mixture of opposites. Throughout the whole game, she’s dressed in all the finery befitting a princess, but in order to stop the rise of the Demon King Malladus, she has to inhabit the hulking armor of a Phantom. At the beginning of the adventure, she doesn’t want…
Personally, I don’t know how anyone could dislike Tetra. She’s a sassy, swashbuckling smart mouth, a leader of a crew of fearsome pirates, and holder of the Triforce of Wisdom with a history of royal lineage. What’s not to love? Tetra returned in Phantom Hourglass but was only featured in a stained glass window in…
With Princess Zelda finally about to take her place by Link’s side as a quest companion, I was more than excited for the release of Spirit Tracks. I had always looked forward to any encounters with Princess Zelda throughout the series, so to have her as an actual partner thrilled me to my very core.…
