A consistent enemy in the Zelda series, the Like Like has a long-standing tradition of creating problems for Link by attempting to swallow him to steal his belongings. This trait has made them unique when compared to other monsters of Hyrule, though in a way that has generated groans from players instead of praise. As…
Though they have not appeared in many Zelda games, the Wolfos have become standout monsters in the series’ bestiary. Whether they hunt alone or in packs, these feral canine enemies have consistently proved to be serious threats to Link during his adventures. There are two main species of Wolfos: the regular Wolfos and the White…
Villains in the Legend of Zelda games come in two varieties: the human-sized, talkative ones with specific motivations and personality quirks, and the dark lord types that are generally bestial blobs of evil and darkness with little forethought beyond corruption and destruction. While the latter is the type that usually ends up playing the curtain-call…
It is no secret that personal events in the lives of the development staff played an important role in shaping the Legend of Zelda series. From Shigeru Miyamoto’s childhood escapades in Kyoto to his love of Disney franchises, Zelda games have proven that inspiration can come from anywhere. This brings us to The Legend of…
As Link, his mentor Alfonzo, and Zelda make haste to the Tower of Spirits, their journey cut short by the disappearance of tracks and the appearance of the Demon Train, the treacherous Chancellor Cole, and the deadly looking warrior known as Byrne. Though Alfonzo and even Link valiantly attempt to stop them, they are unable…
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.…
As we approach the holiday season, we’re inevitably seeing a lot of notable Nintendo-related anniversaries of late – after all, many of the publisher’s biggest games have always been released in time for Christmas. Following the 15th anniversaries of both The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap and the Nintendo DS system last month, we’re…
Growing up in front of an old cathode-ray TV, sitting a controller cord away from the warm glow of the monitor, I was rarely alone in my video game playing time. As the oldest of three siblings, and in a house with a limited number of televisions to go around, I often had an audience…
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…
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…
It’s like we never left! No, we haven’t streamlined our production process so much that we can release new podcast episodes every two weeks (yet). Instead, our Roundtable Moderator, Peyton, has crowded into a tiny studio with three very special panelists for a feature-length discussion on a central aspect of the Zelda franchise: combat! If…
*Gasp!* A new Zelda game was announced! ZUBC, mobilize! If you found us through iTunes, Google Play, or some other podcatcher, then I encourage you to check out our website, zeldauniverse.net; we publish Legend of Zelda and Nintendo related news, exclusive editorial content and features, game guides, and more. You can also subscribe to ZeldaUniverseTV…
