Earlier this week, you may have noticed some sort of shift in your life. Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on it, but you know that something has happened to make your outlook on life a little bit better. Indeed, on Monday, March 20th, those of us in the Northern Hemisphere were treated to…
With the recent Tears of the Kingdom trailer revealing a new vehicle system, many fans are divided on whether it will be a refreshing way to re-experience Breath of the Wild’s version of Hyrule or if it’ll just be a shoehorned-in gimmick. However, this is far from Link’s first time piloting vehicles. From the King…
The DS era of Zelda games doesn’t get enough love. Phantom Hourglass was great, even though it suffered (in a very minor way, in my opinion) due to the DS touch controls. Too many people slept on that amazing game, and the undeserved hate it received led to even more people ignoring the superior sequel,…
One of the more tedious tasks of Spirit Tracks is that many of its side quests are made much more complicated due to the train’s controls. Cargo transport is easy enough, but it is the passengers that make an already finnicky mechanic all the more annoying. And my most loathed passenger happens to be Zelda’s…
Even though the games in the Zelda series are all connected via a shared universe, almost every entry can be regarded as an individual story with its own distinct setting and time period. This is because, in most cases, the games are separated by hundreds or even thousands of years. Thus, each version of Hyrule…
As the successor to The Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks has a lot of characters that are either reminiscent of or legitimately descended from previously known characters. Descendants in the Zelda series can provide possible explanations for the fates of older beloved characters, and Alfonzo is no exception. Alfonzo is introduced to the…
When you’re a kid, everything seems bigger. Adults tower over you when giving you directions or scolding you, pillow forts turn into cavernous castles, and even a video game as simple and small as the original Legend of Zelda can seem to hold an adventure that continues beyond the farthest horizon. Through her Spirit Tracks…
Despite being a primarily fantasy-based franchise, the Zelda series has dabbled with technology quite a bit, especially in recent entries. From opposite ends of the timeline, Breath of the Wild’s Guardians and Sheikah tech and Skyward Sword‘s Timeshift Stones speak to a world where science and fantasy mix. Perhaps that’s why there are so many…
Good news, everyone! The ZUBC is still alive! We’ve been away for a bit on account of I started my career back in August like an adult, but we’re back in the nick of time or something or whatever. Anyway, cue the shenanigans! If you found us through Apple/Google Podcasts, Spotify, or some other podcatcher,…
I may have more than my fair share of complaints when it comes to the Nintendo DS Zelda titles, but I would be a pretty lousy critic if I didn’t give credit where credit is due. When it comes to music, Spirit Tracks truly knocks it out of the park. Rich with vibrant strings, spirited…
One of the biggest reasons why the Legend of Zelda series resonates so deeply with players is because of its ability to create powerful and emotional moments. These are the moments that stick with people years after they have played the games. There are plenty of scenes that have made Zelda fans laugh with joy…
One of The Wind Waker’s biggest charms is Tetra’s pirate crew. While Tetra herself is quite intimidating and acts like a true pirate, her crew lacks a lot of her competence and ends up being a great source of comedic relief. There is Gonzo, the giant teddy bear of a first mate whose intense loyalty…
Breath of the Wild‘s Link has an important skill that sets him apart from his previous incarnations: cooking. Every other Link in the Zelda series is subjected to a diet consisting mostly of potions and milk, with the occasional bottle of soup if he happens to have a loving grandma. This begs the question of…
Given the narrative history of using monstrous spiders in fantasy tales, it was only natural that an enemy would be created for The Legend of Zelda series that followed this pattern. The Skulltula, an arachnid beast that is meant to intimidate players, has held a prominent place in the Zelda bestiary for more than twenty…
Like many fans of The Legend of Zelda, I have an assortment of various figures, models, and other tchotchkes declaring my undying love for Link, Zelda, and their various friends in Hyrule. I have nearly a dozen amiibo representing the Zelda games, a few other figurines, a Nendoroid or two, a poster, some puzzles, plushies…
