If I had to pick one word that best describes the music from The Wind Waker, it would probably have to be “charming.” It could actually describe the game as a whole. Everything about The Wind Waker is magical, even its more somber aspects. The song “Farewell Hyrule King” is the metaphorical and literal high note…
If you are anything like me, you’ve had multiple arguments about which GameCube Zelda entry is better: The Wind Waker or Twilight Princess. If sales are any indication, Wind Waker prevails thanks to recent information reported by Mat Piscatella of The NDP Group. In a recent Twitter post, Mat Piscatella tweeted the below image to…
It could be argued that Dragon Roost Island is The Wind Waker’s most iconic location. Not only is it home to the game’s first proper dungeon (and catchiest music), but arriving there for the first time introduces the player to the game’s titular mechanic as well as memorable characters. So it makes sense that Mario would visit…
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The Wind Waker includes some of the most energetic and uplifting tracks of the Zelda franchise. “Outset Island,” “Windfall Island,” and “The Great Sea” are a few that immediately come to mind. But your sea-faring adventure also features a moving melancholic melody at a crucial moment, and if you aren’t paying close attention, you could…
The Great Fairies of Zelda have always captivated me. They are beautiful beings with mystical powers that one could only dream of; what’s not to love about them? My favorite of the variations would most certainly have to be from The Wind Waker (though the one from Twilight Princess makes for a very close second).…
Back when I first played The Wind Waker, I never really thought about the Hylian text littered across the game. Obviously, I thought it looked cool, but at the time, I don’t think I knew that the text I was seeing was all part of a fully realized language. Yet you see it scrawled across all…
As I’m sure I’ve mentioned on numerous occasions, The Wind Waker was my first Zelda game and remains one of my favorites to this day. There are so many exciting places to explore within the Great Sea, but my personal favorite is actually underneath it. Tingle’s Maps is a series in which we explore the endless…
“De ne, de ne, ne ne, de ne, de ne de ne”. The sounds one hears before true terror arrives. By terror, I mean the kind of terror that a kid can become when exacting trouble upon a neighbor. Nothing but anger and frustration comes across me when I see these little monsters. They come…
The Private Oasis is a particularly special island in The Wind Waker. This quadrant is best known for the cabana, which awaits its master’s return. To gain access to it, Link must abuse Mrs. Marie’s obsession with jewelry — specifically, 20 Joy Pendants — to obtain the Cabana Deed. Other notables include a Big Octo with…
I know people have had many polarized opinions about dubstep, especially during its first years, but who am I to say no to a fine video game music remix — no matter the genre it is interpreted in. There are countless dubstep renditions of well known themes everywhere, but in my humble opinion, one of…
Some new Nintendo merchandise is on the way from Hashtag Collectables, with six new puppets planned for release. These puppets are based on both the Mario and Zelda franchises. For us Zelda fans, there are the Wind Waker versions of both Link and Zelda. Those after the Mario puppets, there will be Toad, Yoshi, Bowser Jr., and a massive Piranha Plant.…
The Forsaken Fortress is one of the 49 islands mapped in The Wind Waker. The tightly guarded island fort is also Ganondorf’s hideout during the first half of the game. This island has become one of my favorite spots in the game despite its reputation for being notoriously annoying. Personally I don’t think this island deserves…
Back in August of 2016, a new “any%” speedrun record was set for Wind Waker HD. That record has just been smashed by ian_miles29, who managed to sail through the game in only 59 minutes and 46 seconds! Watch TWWHD Any% in 1:00:49 [WR] from ian_miles29 on www.twitch.tv It seems a shame to skip through so much…
If you enjoy Zelda-themed apparel or The Wind Waker in general, you’re in for a bit of a treat. PowerA, a company known for developing a plethora of video game memorabilia, has created a new product line of lapel pins based on The Wind Waker. Featuring eight different designs including Makar, Tetra, Medli, and others, these pins serve as the…
