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Zelda’s Study: Like Like species overview

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…

Zelda’s Study: Wolfos species overview

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…

Bombers’ Notebook: Chancellor Cole

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…

Bombers’ Notebook: Byrne

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…

Yuga’s Art Gallery: Smile for the adventure

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…

Medli’s Melodies: ‘Zelda’s Spirit’

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.…

Zelda’s Study: Goron species overview

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…

Zelda’s Study: Gyorg species overview

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…

Zelda’s Study: Chuchu species overview

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…

The ZUCast Roundtable: Combat Mechanics in Zelda

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…

ZUCast: Link’s Awakening Switch, Zelda Fashion, & Chuggaaconroy!

*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…

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