Over the past 35 years, players of The Legend of Zelda series have faced countless villains and enemies. From slow-moving ChuChus all the way up to Dark Lord Ganondorf himself, Link and the Master Sword have struck evil down again and again. Across the franchise’s history and each incarnation of the Triforce-wielding trio, enemies have…
Something not mentioned in last week’s Nintendo Direct but listed on the Nintendo Switch eShop is that Skyward Sword HD will also feature amiibo support. The listing for the Switch version of Miitopia, which was also announced during the Direct, confirms amiibo compatibility for that title as well. Skyward Sword already has some amiibo representation…
The excitement over the upcoming release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch has translated directly into Amazon pre-orders around the globe. Skyward Sword HD currently occupies the top game spot on Amazon’s Video Games Best Seller list and the Nintendo Switch Best Seller list, despite the preorder only going…
After more than a year Nintendo finally released a brand new Nintendo Direct showcase, and Zelda fans were not disappointed. Despite the lack of news for the Breath of the Wild sequel (but with a promise that more info is still to come), we did receive word of a Skyward Sword HD remake for Nintendo…
Following yesterday’s announcement of Skyward Sword HD for the Nintendo Switch, YouTuber ElAnalistaDeBits produced a video comparing the graphics between trailers for Nintendo Switch and for the Wii. The Wii version was produced at 30fps (frames per second) and originally designed for standard definition televisions. With the Nintendo Switch remaster at 60fps, there are obvious…
After the exciting Nintendo Direct announcement that Skyward Sword HD will be coming to the Switch on July 16, everyone’s next question was how will the controls differ from the Wii. Originally, Skyward Sword was played using the Wii Motion Plus as your sword and Nunchuk as your shield. Now, in Skyward Sword HD, you’ll…
After much speculation in the lead-up to The Legend of Zelda‘s 35th anniversary, series director Eiji Aonuma announced during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation that The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is being remastered and updated for the Nintendo Switch. This remaster will feature improved visuals, “smoother and more intuitive” controls, and Joy-Con functionality. It was…
After it was reported by Kotaku AU that Phantom Hourglass had been registered in Australia for a fresh patent last year, we at Zelda Universe decided to look into it a little further. While we previously covered a specific type of trademark that Nintendo had filed in relation to Zelda, mostly pertaining to franchising and…
Have you ever wanted to play Zelda while playing Zelda? Waikuteru, Breath of the Wild modder extraordinaire, has created a new mod that allows for overworld modification, which of course opens up a whole world of possibilities including recreating your favorite Zelda games. Waikuteru built the entire town of Skyloft and takes you on a…
An aggressive and tenacious breed of monster, the Deku Baba is a plant-like beast that Link commonly encounters throughout multiple versions of Hyrule and its connected lands. This monster could be seen as the Legend of Zelda‘s answer to Super Mario’s Piranha Plant enemies. Both take inspiration from the real-life Venus flytraps, and their functions…
At Skyloft’s Bazaar, shop owner Gondo has a peculiar-looking object lying in the back that often piques his customer’s interest. When asked about it, he tells them his grandfather’s stories about how it used to be a robot that could carry anything from anywhere. But since it’s now covered in dust and doesn’t look like…
I wasn’t a fan of Breath of the Wild‘s Sheikah Slate at first. I found it a little farfetched to use what was essentially an ancient, magical smartphone to guide my journey through the wilderness. Part of my distaste may have been because I’m too attached to my phone in real life, and I wanted…
Though it might be debatable to call it a true species, what is undeniable is that the Beamos is one of the most iconic enemy types from The Legend of Zelda. These stationary foes are seemingly self-aware and have a long history of preventing would-be heroes from freely traversing dungeon pathways. A Link to the…
High on a rock spire in the midst of Lanayru Sand Sea, Link searches Skipper’s Retreat for the Ancient Sea Chart, his only hope of navigating the dried up ocean in search of the mighty Sandship. Link examines the Skipper’s ancient abode and discovers evidence of the Skipper’s past life. Pictures on the wall show…
I was already shocked by the announcement and eventual release of the original Hyrule Warriors. A dream come true for someone like me who loves the Warriors games and the Zelda franchise, it was the mashup I never knew I wanted or needed in my life. Once Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity was announced I…
