The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is not only one of my favorite Zelda titles of all time, but there is so much history in this one little cart that helps bolster the game’s staying power in both my heart and in my memory. The game had an epic story that a younger me…
The Minish Cap was one of my favorite Zelda games, and I still have such fond memories of it. The bright, vivid world of Hyrule it portrayed, the colorful cast of characters it introduced, and the enjoyable new mechanic of shrinking to explore new areas all had me captivated! It’s unfortunate that I was never…
Video games are wonderful mediums for storytelling that are unlike any other medium out there right now. Not only does the video game format mix both visual and audio elements while allowing for players to input directions for the character, but there is also a certain kind of safety in playing a video game. A…
I’m certain by now many of our readers know how passionate I am about cosplaying. I’ve made mention that Link was one of the earliest characters I’ve cosplayed, but I actually did have a different Zelda-themed cosplay long before that. It was my second cosplay, actually. What was it? The Ultimate Zelda Nerd. Back when…
The Ancient Cistern is a truly magnificent dungeon. It is stunning to behold, the interior painted by an array of resplendent colors over elaborate stonework, blooming foliage, and pristine water. Imagery of lily pads, lotuses, and the Buddha-like central statue evoke a distinctly Asiatic character. The stark contrast between the vibrant upper levels and the…
The Water Temple is widely considered to be a place of mystique by many people who have played Ocarina of Time. It’s also considered to be a literal headache and one of the toughest trials many gamers have ever faced when trying to retain their sanity. I feel like I fall somewhere in between the…
On the surface, Molgera seems like a pretty straightforward boss, and that’s because, well, it is. However, to me, it’s one of my absolute favorites. I don’t need an overly complicated battle to keep me entertained. You simply Hookshot the tongue of the enormous sandworm and slash away. Easy enough. Do this three times while…
Today is International Music Day, which means today is a perfect day to talk about frogs and zombie chickens. Just keep reading, it’ll make sense eventually. As I played through the Link’s Awakening remake, I found myself moving through the story at the pace I expected. I had cleared six of the dungeons, and now…
It was over a decade ago, during the early days of YouTube, that I first discovered The Legend of Zelda TV series. I think my introduction to the cartoon was similar to many people who didn’t catch it when it first aired: I saw a compilation video of Link wailing “Excuuuse me, princess!” I wasn’t…
Ganon has to be by far the most entertaining character in The Legend of Zelda TV series. Despite being the main antagonist and plotting out evil schemes in almost every episode, he takes the Skeletor-style role wherein he is never taken too seriously for long and his goofy personality outshines his nefarious proclivities. I’ve already…
The Legend of Zelda TV series is full of unintentionally funny moments. There is no shortage of animation goofs and poorly written dialogue throughout the cartoon, and I love it all the more for it. “Cold Spells” isn’t my favorite episode, but it does offer one of my personal favorites scenes of the series. In…
Catherine is Link’s horse in The Legend of Zelda animated series. She’s a trusted steed that’s there to carry Link to his destination without hesitation. However, one can only question: Why the name “Catherine” for a horse? Now, there’s nothing necessarily wrong with naming your horse Catherine. It’s a very pretty name, but to me,…
I can’t remember when I first discovered The Legend of Zelda TV series exactly, but it was definitely during either my late middle school or early high school years. I recall scavenging the internet to find all 13 episodes and watching them in bits and pieces, loving every second the cheesy series had to offer.…
For anyone who hasn’t read my Dad of the Wild piece, click here to read it. Back in March of 2017, Breath of the Wild came out for the Switch and Wii U. I had given my father the Wii U and bought him a copy of the game so he could play it. It…
I’m a big foodie in real life. Anyone who knows me wonders where all the food I eat goes, because, well, let’s just say I can eat for England. Like Link in Breath of the Wild, I must have some black hole in my stomach that allows me to keep eating and eating and eating.…
