Stubborn monsters and creatures abound in the Zelda series. Some foes hit hard. Some foes simply refuse to go down and stay down. And some foes are a challenging combination of both. The Armos Knights are a perfect example of the third option. Armos Knights are living statues that have had a long history of…
We’re back with our first episode since this year’s E3, and we’ve dedicated a significant portion of it to dissecting Nintendo’s E3 Direct and all the juicy stuff we saw! I know it’s been a hot minute since then, but some of us are still riding high from that hour or so, so please suck…
Fan art comes in many forms and shapes, and sometimes that includes animation. One such work was built in the Unreal Engine to imagine what The Wind Waker could look like with more technical fidelity. We’ve seen similar works with other games like Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask a number of times, but this…
I was not interested in the next Zelda. That, alone, was a shocking thing to feel, but everything I’d seen of the then-upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker left me cold. It wasn’t sour grapes over not getting the “realistic” Zelda of the SpaceWorld demo so many expected, just a weird feeling that the…
In all of the high-sweeping epic tales experienced in The Legend of Zelda, there is one hallmark characteristic that is unforgettable to the franchise: a hearty sense of humor. Few things are as uplifting as a good laugh from a Zelda game after a hard day. Let’s look back at some of the most memorable…
Whenever people discuss the topic of frightening enemies in the Zelda series, ReDeads often become the main point of focus. These humanoid, undead creatures have terrorized fans for more than 20 years. They have only appeared in a handful of games, but that has actually helped them retain their notoriety. Their stark contrast to most…
The Zelda series has always been a fairly varied mix of both heartwarming and bone-chilling. From the soothing comfort of going to a familiar town to the outright nightmarish horrors that wait at the bottom of a well, the series has always done an excellent job of being diverse in its presentations of both joyfulness…
Dreary night skies heavy with rain greet our hero the moment he comes to. Sensing the grass beneath his feet, he realizes he is in Hyrule Field. But something is wrong, terribly wrong. He’s on all-fours, bound in wolf form. Why hasn’t he returned as a human? Bits and pieces of Link’s memory start to…
A few things I associate with summer are long days and short nights, trips to the beach, and strolls in town with an ice cream in my hand. Unfortunately, I can’t go to the beach for a swim or admire city buildings at the moment. Instead, I look up at the sky as the sun…
When it comes to video game crossovers, there are some we always dream of and never get, some we never think of but are pleasantly surprised with, and some that only the most creative of us can ever imagine. This art by Seah Ozan falls into the third group, and then it quickly moves on…
Perhaps one of the most imaginative games in the Legend of Zelda series, The Wind Waker sports a soundtrack that is fun and upbeat while also evoking the epic thrill of a seafaring adventure. From character theme songs that encapsulate the cast’s personality to awesome boss music that gets your heart pounding, The Wind Waker…
By the time Link was ready to begin his journey across the Great Sea, the era of warriors and knights and war had faded into memory for people. The modest residents of the endless waves had almost completely forgotten the way of the sword. They had known peace for so long. It was only a…
Back when my wife and I were still dating, I was obsessed with The Wind Waker. I loved Toon Link’s expressions, the dungeons where you control multiple characters, and the vibrancy of this version of Hyrule, but more than anything else, my favorite part was the sense of adventure. Setting sail for an unmarked square…
What comes to mind when you hear the words “classic love story”? Do you picture a bright, colorful, Disney-esque landscape where heartfelt serenades are accompanied by an explosive orchestral score and cascades of birds soar down to complement the joyful moment? Perhaps you enjoy a little tension and conflict, with two bitter adversaries forced into…
There’s a long list of things to love about The Wind Waker, and for most fans, its charming and endearing characters often sit at the top of that list. Link, Tetra, and the other key players in the game’s story have taken up a permanent home in the hearts of millions of Zelda fans. But…
