When a Zelda fan opens their own business, they should look to Zunari for inspiration. The cheery, ambitious merchant in The Wind Waker is the quintessential success story, going from an upstart shopkeeper to the tycoon of Windfall Island in short order. Zunari is as fearless of the challenges in building a business from scratch…
Similar to his exploration of the Earth Temple with Medli, Link’s objective is to reach the temple’s sacred chamber with the newly appointed Wind Sage, Makar, and offer up a prayer to the gods to restore the full splendor of the Master Sword. As he and Makar enter the first room of the temple, it…
There are things I used to do in my childhood that I no longer spend time doing, like trying to learn new yo-yo tricks or playing with Perler beads. Not because I don’t want to, but rather because life and responsibilities came between and, if I have to be completely honest, because I’m too lazy…
I often find myself disliking characters such as the Rito Prince Komali from The Wind Waker because he is one of those characters who is both the owner of the exact item I need to progress in the story and the only one in my way of getting it. In addition, the only things keeping…
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…
I met a number of wonderful characters during my time playing The Wind Waker. Tetra with her sass that tried to cover up all her sweet, the little plush of adorable that was Link’s sister, the wrinkled plush of adorable that was Link’s grandmother, and the ever-noble Quill were a number of characters that made…
‘Tis the season to be as jolly as a ChuChu — or at least to look as jolly as their unshakable smiles do! What would the holidays look like in Hyrule, I’ve often wondered. Well, luckily, hundreds of talented artists have thought the same thing over the years and have created some truly Christmassy works…
The Great Sea is home to many exciting and dangerous destinations that Link must visit during his quest to save the world, but occasionally he stumbles upon a quaint location that offers a much-needed respite from his duties. Link’s still a kid, after all, so it’s important to make time for fun. In one of…
Haunting and dreary, the Earth Temple is a sacred place meant for offering prayers to the gods, but it is also clearly meant to serve some other, disturbing purpose. The entire labyrinth is similar in design to many tombs and dungeons. Why? Is this temple also a prison of some sort? Or is it a…
Growing up in front of an old cathode-ray TV, sitting a controller cord away from the warm glow of the monitor, I was rarely alone in my video game playing time. As the oldest of three siblings, and in a house with a limited number of televisions to go around, I often had an audience…
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…
Is there any other man as energetic, witty, and helpful as good ol’ Beedle in the Zelda series? Whether you’re sailing the seas, soaring the skies, or roaming the vast open world of Hyrule, Beedle will be there for you. He’s got the goods, he’s got the bants, and he’s got an unrivaled love for…
The story told in Wind Waker seemed straightforward when I first began to play through it, but eventually, I was made aware of how deep the lore in the game was. The importance of history and legends was weaved throughout almost every part of the narrative. Even the little details, such as a portrait on…
When sailing across the vast Great Sea, there was always one particular type of island that I was elated to see when it peaked over the horizon in The Wind Waker. A small, heart-shaped island with a large conch emerging from the ground. Upon the discovery of each new one, I knew something grand awaited…
Windfall Island is a bustling town filled with upbeat characters scurrying about their daily business. But as most Zelda villages have at least one disgruntled resident, so too does this island lying in the northern part of the Great Sea. Ascending from the shore to the center of town, Link spots Kamo seated sulkily on…
