When a video game takes place over a massive plot of land, it is almost essential to include some sort of method to quickly travel. This is the reason that fast travel or “warping” has been a staple of The Legend of Zelda, even all the way back to its original NES titles. Since then,…
Imagine: As you sail the Great Sea in search of unchartered lands, the wind fluffing your sails and hair, you spot a square-shaped landmass arising in the distance. On approach, you see odd indentations on the vertical faces of the island. One side shows four perfectly round, aligned holes. Is it another puzzle to be…
There is a lot to love about The Legend of Zelda series. And one of the most iconic things about it is the bevy of fun and creative items. These are the weapons, tools, and upgrades that let the player solve puzzles and claim victory against Link’s unrelenting enemies. While some items that have appeared…
Much like the games, The Legend of Zelda mangas have breathtaking beauty in both art and narrative. Their alternate storylines are not considered canon to the series, but they certainly look and feel like Zelda in every way. Thanks to localization efforts by the online fan community, an increasing number of them are now officially…
The Wind Waker is possibly the greatest game ever made: I will fight everyone who disagrees with me. The music alone makes this game worthy of making this the game of the year every time. The art style? Come on. Revolutionary. The characters? Any game that provides us with the first appearance of the greatness…
The Wind Waker is definitely in my top five when it comes to Zelda games. I wouldn’t say that the original version for the Nintendo Gamecube completely holds up over time, what with the lack of the Swift Sail, no Touch Screen Map, and that horrid Tingle. Even still, I’d still argue that the original…
Linktober has come and gone yet again, and we’ve once again collaborated with the kind folks who run the program to host a Linktober contest! So many talented artists submitted their beautiful pieces to our DeviantArt Gallery for the raffle and once again I am blown away by the amount of talent that each artist…
The Wind Waker deserves every bit of praise it has ever received for its art direction. It was a wonderfully vibrant video game when it first released in the early 2000s for GameCube, and the HD Remaster for Wii U made an already beautiful adventure that much more stunning. The world of the Great Sea…
If anyone has time to pass and rupees to spare, there is no more entertaining diversion in The Legend of Zelda than its many minigames. They come in many varieties, ranging from recreational activities reminiscent of what people enjoy in real life to elaborate challenges centered around one of Link’s items or abilities. Often, valuable…
The Legend of Zelda series has been host to a great variety of enemies and monsters. Some appear as goofy cartoon characters while others are the terrifying creations of nightmares. These unsettling monsters have become staples of the series and often are fan-favorites as well. So, let’s celebrate the spookiest month of the year by…
Many of us remember days in the schoolyard, discussing our latest video game discoveries and, furthermore, dreaming of what we might do with a favorite franchise if we were ever given the reins. Many a boy or girl imagined what their ideal version of what Mario, Sonic, or Zelda might look like if they had…
Every generation of Nintendo game consoles has been home to at least one form of advancement for the Zelda series. Those average of five or six years at a time produce memorable content that the fans love and continue to love. But some generations have meant more for Zelda than others. The era of the…
If you have been champing at the bit to (literally) have your voice heard, here is a great opportunity for you! Open auditions for Zelda Universe’s most recent fan dub, The Wind Waker: Second Quest, are being held from September 10 until October 1, 2021. Don’t want to have a speaking role? Don’t worry! There…
If one were to ask me what sets a truly phenomenal video game boss battle apart from an ordinary one, I would list three key components that I feel the battle must possess: an expansive, visually stimulating arena; an intimidating opponent that presents a unique challenge requiring intelligence and skill to overcome; and — perhaps…
One thing I have always loved about The Legend of Zelda is the sense of whimsy and wonder that the characters invoke. For me, the character and enemy designs in The Wind Waker and its sequels have always been top tier. They have that cartoony fun that fits the game’s art style but are still…
