It must be nice to be able to conjure a temporary clone of yourself every so often like Ganondorf can. Who wouldn’t want to send an illusion of themselves to sit in on a boring presentation, meeting, or class that you wanted no part of? Although, Ganondorf has always used his clones for a little…
After freeing Tingle from his incarceration due to a “misunderstanding,” Link was left confused, worried, and confused some more by his new unitard-clad acquaintance. Tingle gave Link an admittedly nice farewell gift as thanks, but where did Tingle go after bidding Link adieu? Would Link ever see him again? Time would tell, whether Link wanted…
Though it might be debatable to call it a true species, what is undeniable is that the Beamos is one of the most iconic enemy types from The Legend of Zelda. These stationary foes are seemingly self-aware and have a long history of preventing would-be heroes from freely traversing dungeon pathways. A Link to the…
Few enemies exhibit the same level of variety and persistence as the Wizzrobes do. Since the inception of The Legend of Zelda series, these foes have played the role of mysterious and magical beings of unknown origin who faithfully serve whatever evil dominates Hyrule and its connected worlds. The Wizzrobes are crafty and dangerous, and…
I was a freshman in college when The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker came out. I hadn’t been excited for it — despite my love of the Zelda franchise, having conquered games like A Link to the Past, Link’s Awakening, and Ocarina of Time in my youth, I had been unimpressed with the pictures…
In any Zelda game, the area Link begins his quest in is always an important location. In most cases, it is a safe place for the player to learn the controls and to establish some basic world-building to help the player adjust to this new adventure they’re about to embark on with Link. Though the…
When I was younger, one of my favorite activities was to make things out of clay. I at first would make whatever random things came to mind, those usually being random sculpts of animals. Years later though, after finding a new obsession in video games, I realized that my older obsession paired beautifully with my…
The characters from the original Legend of Zelda don’t say much, but what they do say is highly memorable. Among the most recognizable quotes is “It’s a secret to everybody,” uttered to Link by a Moblin in hiding. Versions of this iconic phrase have become a recurring Easter egg in the Zelda series (and in…
Link and Zelda each go through transformations in The Wind Waker, both physically and personally. Link must leave his simple life of an islander behind to rescue his sister, and eventually become the hero and save Hyrule. Likewise, to fulfill her destiny as the holder of the Triforce of Wisdom, Zelda must emerge as Princess…
Being an older sibling is something. For some, it’s a weird space between being a friend and a parent. You want to hang out with your younger brother or sister until you don’t. It’s not always your responsibility to take care of them, but when they’re in danger, you’ll always have their back. In The…
Admit it: We all like to test our limits in video games. In a realm where there are no real-world consequences, we like to see what we can get away with from time to time. I, too, am guilty of this, and I regret nothing because sometimes it can lead to interesting scenarios. I’ve mentioned…
I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for credit themes in games. As the game comes to a close, it’s a time to sit and reflect on the journey in the game I just went through, and really establish any feelings I had for it. I’ve done this since a young age, and…
I hate the Forsaken Fortress. Actually, I hate any forced stealth sequence that doesn’t at least give you the option of choosing to fight if you just can’t take the plodding around anymore. Right up there on my list of levels that I don’t want to play again is Toon Link’s initial foray into that…
The Bokoblins, smaller and weaker relatives of the ever-threatening Moblins, have served as standard enemies of Link’s in many of his adventures. Vicious and able to demonstrate varying levels of intelligence, these monsters are not to be dismissed when traversing the many versions of Hyrule. The Bokoblins made their first appearance in 2003’s The Wind…
My dearest grandson, As I watch a ghostly fog reach forward and curl toward Outset Island, it takes me back to a time when my world seemed faded and my heart was heavy with loss. I often find myself looking out to sea, hoping to catch a glimpse of sails on the horizon once again,…
