In order to make Hyrule feel vast and occupied, there are characters who are simply there to provide ambiance. These characters are ordinary people, going about their lives as Link saves the world time and time again. Sometimes they might offer Link an errand or a hint about his next objective, but most of the…
It’s been one year since the Breath of the Wild sequel was announced, and since then there’s been no shortage of theories and speculation on what the next game will bring. FanatixFour recently posted a video to their YouTube channel explaining the top five changes from Breath of the Wild that they would like to…
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…
Two iconic Zelda villains go head-to-head in a brand new episode of Dr. Wily’s “Legend of Zelda Series Versus.” Yuga from A Link Between Worlds and Vaati from The Minish Cap and Four Swords are two of the most powerful antagonists in the Zelda series, and this video by Dr. Wily explores each villains powers,…
Medicom Toy, known for creating detailed collectible toys and figurines, has announced three new entries as part of its “Link Ultra Detail” collection, which stars incredibly detailed figurines of Links from across the Legend of Zelda franchise. Everybody’s favorite Hylian hero will brighten up your display space with depictions of Link from three of fans’…
I had to stop and read the sentence again. My book had just made an off-hand reference to a roc as some kind of bird flying over the mountain pass. I laid the book down as the gears began to shift in my head. Every time I played a Zelda title where Link acquires an…
If you ask me, the first dungeon of a linear Zelda game is the most important. It introduces you to how puzzles will typically go; they’re never overly difficult and they establish an idea of how combat encounters will typically be presented in that particular game. I find that a good first dungeon sets all…
Gibdos are humanoid, mummified creatures that are often found in dungeons and other dark, hazardous, low-light locations. They seem to exist for the sole purpose of patrolling whatever crypt they wander through, attacking and throttling any and all victims they find. The first appearance of the Gibdo was in The Legend of Zelda for the…
Everything about Ocarina of Time is downright iconic, right down to the title screen. Many fans (is “Ocarinuts” a term?) have the title music etched in their memory, as it played as a prelude to each gamer’s return to Hyrule. The ocarina line that plays over soft piano and strings has become one of the…
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…
When I was still a teenager, I went with my parents one cold winter day to a bookstore and passed by their never-ending shelves stacked with beautifully decorated book covers and spines. Fiction novels, memoirs, recipe books; the bookstore offered all kinds of books but none of them caught my interest enough to make me…
Our tale begins with Link attending the Picori Festival. Held once every 100 years, the festival commemorates the sealing of an evil force by the Hero of Men, but the hero was not alone. According to Hyrule Historia, the Minish tribe descended from the heavens and gifted the Hylians with the Picori Blade and the…
As he navigates through the underbrush, narrow passages, and dense trees, Link begins to realize that there is more to the Minish Woods than what he first assumes. The beams of light that break through the gaps between the evergreens do little to help reveal any secrets however, so Link’s only option is to randomly…
The Minish Cap already has two names for its unique race of tiny people: the “Minish,” and the “Picori.” The former is their true name, while the latter is a name used by the Hylians. To complicate things further, Nintendo initially had other names in mind for the secretive species. According to page 273 of…
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…
