One of the most overwhelming obstacles in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is one that many speedrunners have been trying to overcome for years. Those who have played The Wind Waker know about the tall, invisible barrier that protects Hyrule Castle underneath the Great Sea. There’s never been a viable way to get…
Don’t take this out of context, but I never thought killing a bird with a hammer could be so cathartic. Link climbed through the opening of Forsaken Fortress’s central tower and stood at the top. He waited only a moment before the three stone slabs began to close together. They were sealing the massive hole,…
Most Zelda fans will usually auto-pick Hyrule Temple when playing Super Smash Bros., as it’s the go-to stage when you need a bit of extra space for your chaotic clashes. However, The Wind Waker’s Pirate Ship also deserves a shout-out for being a fun, dynamic stage in Smash Bros. with its hazards, storms, and great song…
Banjo-Kazooie excitement and nostalgia is through the roof at the moment, with fans reveling in unprecedented joy after the duo’s reveal for the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate roster. They will soon be able to brave the Great Sea and face off with Toon Link in their Smash Bros. debut, but this mod has brought them one…
I suppose my article about Quill made it hard for me to avoid sharing this. “Wingieees” by artist jelloire is a fun, stylized portrait inspired by my favorite Rito postman, so my appreciation for it should be expected. As mentioned, it is a modest portrait of Quill and is a good representation of him. He’s…
The Legend of Zelda series’ quintessential mindless foe, Chuchus serve the role of being a mild nuisance in every game they appear in, with each encounter being similar in style and threat level. The Chuchus first appeared in Majora’s Mask as translucent blobs with large mouths and eyes on stems. The eyes and slimy body were likely inspired by…
I’m just going to say it: Falco Lombardi wishes he was as cool as Quill. The Wind Waker is home to many beloved and memorable characters, including the sassy Tetra, the loving Granny, and of course the heroic Link. But the character who I’ve always thought was one of the most interesting and unique —…
Since I was a child, I have been afraid of spiders. Despite being told so many times that I have nothing to fear — that they are smaller than I am, more afraid than I am, and so on — I remain petrified. It’s paralyzing at some points, such as when a large one takes…
Why is it that negatives are so much easier to remember than positives? I mean, of course I remember all the great bosses I’ve fought in The Legend of Zelda: Stallord, Molgera, Twinrova, Koloktos — just to name a few. This series is full of wonderful boss battles, which I guess makes the terrible ones…
I first came across a character named Fado in The Wind Waker. I later found out that the rancher’s name in Twilight Princess was also Fado. I realized the name was the same but didn’t think much of it — that is until I discovered that in Ocarina of Time there was another character named Fado…
Ahh, The Great Sea. Who doesn’t love its upbeat music? I actually have a running joke with some of my friends and family about this track: any time there’s a scene in a film or a game involving sailing of any kind (including Moana), we have to film it with “The Great Sea” music playing…
During my youth, I always ended up with the current Nintendo systems, both TV consoles and portable systems. My family was and still is a Nintendo family, even suffering through the drought of the Wii U. It should come as no surprise that I would have both the Nintendo GameCube and the Game Boy Advance.…
There’s a place in The Wind Waker we all must venture to at one point in our journey that I find myself visiting time and time again — once I have all the proper equipment, of course. That place would be the Ice Ring Isle. While it’s only necessary to complete its trial once, I always make…
One of the joys of following a long-running series is hunting for Easter eggs and other references to previous installments in the most recent release. Zelda games are no exception. I always appreciate the creative ways Zelda developers allude to preceding titles in their work. In A Link Between Worlds, one of the primary story and…
“I spy with my giant, unsettling eye.” There are many recurring enemies in Legend of Zelda games, but very few boss monsters match the history of the spider-like enemy, Gohma. This beast has plagued Hyrule and opposed Link in many adventures, and this persistence has made it one of Zelda’s the most memorable monsters. Link first encountered Gohma in…
