In Link’s quest to find his sister, he ends up meeting two other girls trapped in the Forsaken Fortress: Mila and Maggie. Link manages to rescue both of them and can encounter them later on Windfall Island, each offering a sidequest to complete. While Mila and her sidequest were among my absolute favorites, thanks to…
Heroes inspire us all, whether they come from real life or fiction. Who doesn’t love a great underdog story? Our beloved Link is the epitome of what it means to be a hero. But sometimes, even Link needs extra help. It’s nice to know when someone has your back. After all, it’s dangerous to go…
During the course of its 32-year lifespan, the World Wide Web has completely revolutionized the way that we acquire and share information. Vast encyclopedic knowledge from all across the globe is made available to us within a fraction of a second in the form of text, pictures, audio files, videos, or a combination of all…
I’ve dedicated my entire life to the goal of enriching the lives of the children of this world. Nothing, almost nothing, brings me as much joy as watching those small faces light up when they learn something that makes their lives feel more exciting. I wish everyone shared my passion for it. Oh, where are…
It all starts with an innate desire to win. Somewhere deep inside, we have the ambition to become better, to get stronger, and do it all over again even faster to claim a prestigious world record. Perhaps this is the core of what speedrunning is about, a niche-within-a-niche that’s garnered increased attention over the past…
If I was in charge of creating a Zelda-themed dictionary, you would find a picture of Medli from The Wind Waker next to the word “classy.” Quietly dignified and mature beyond her years, Medli fully embraces her role as a servant to the gods without complaint, despite knowing that she must say goodbye to the…
If I say “ChuChu,” can you hear the distinctive yet incomprehensible rabble they make as they slowly waddle toward Link in The Wind Waker? Perhaps it even sounds cute or endearing to you. But, did you know that this enemy is actually insulting you as it lumbers down its path of destruction? That’s right: ChuChus…
Ganon has always been an excellent example of what the final boss of a video game should look like. The grotesque, hulking monstrosity grinning down maliciously at our small hero, with deadly canines glistening against his hideous boar-like face, is a truly nightmarish vision to behold and makes for a perfect epic showdown to conclude…
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…
The sages of Hyrule are often imperative to Link’s quest to rid the land of evil. They can provide essential wisdom on quests, serve as guardians of the Sacred Realm, and they can even seal away the most sinister of villains. Being a sage is one of the highest honors a resident of Hyrule can…
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…
Artist and modder BigSharkZ recently released a trailer for a The Wind Waker hybrid mod that gives the 2002 GameCube classic a partial Ocarina of Time visual and story overhaul. Titled “The Legend of Zelda: Winds of Time,” the three-and-a-half minute video showcases a young, cel shaded version of Ocarina’s Link traversing an equally stylized…
The races are on for The Wind Waker 100% speedruns after the online speedrunning community discovered new glitches that will allow them to beat the game even faster. The revived momentum began late last March when glitch hunter LegendofLinkk discovered a way to bypass cutscenes with the pause menu and published it on YouTube. Then,…
I’ve previously written about how The Wind Waker‘s creators purposely designed the game to evoke feelings of joy and highlight the pleasures of island life. An important part of achieving this was the meticulous sound design mimicking the relaxing sounds heard at the beach. The swishing of the breeze through the trees. The crashing of…
When designing a new Zelda title, Nintendo always takes inspiration from the preceding games. Whether they are trying to reach some large-scale advancement or simply borrow elements for the sake of familiarity or novelty, the developers find plenty of reasons to implement older features. That was the case for Breath of the Wild. It borrowed…
