Termina is filled with unusual landmarks and creatures that your average traveler would avoid like the plague. But they are hotspots for those with a curious mind. In fact, one such individual becomes enthralled by the unexplainable undead that (un)live in Ikana Valley: the man who lives in the Music Box House. We all remember…
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…
In a town called Ordon, there is a young man named Link. Link lives just outside the village to the north in a very cozy-looking home. As a teen, I would find endless entertainment taking my friends on a tour throughout his home, so today I would like to take you, our readers, on just…
I typically enjoy well-timed breaks in the fourth wall. They highlight life’s bizarreness and remind us not to take ourselves or the tasks to which we set ourselves too seriously. So, as I sailed the high seas in Phantom Hourglass, I was pleased to discover a fourth wall break in the form of a massive…
Link certainly has a rough go of things during his adventure: Being brought back from the brink of death, weakened and with none of his gear; losing his memory and not fully understanding his importance to the world; and encountering deadly beast after deadly beast, all of which are intent on killing him. It is…
As he navigates through the underbrush, narrow passages, and dense trees, Link begins to realize that there is more to the Minish Woods than what he first assumes. The beams of light that break through the gaps between the evergreens do little to help reveal any secrets however, so Link’s only option is to randomly…
“Animal Village” is not an imaginative name, but no other name would fit this town better. All of the residents of Animal Village are of the non-human variety, ranging from rabbits to crocodiles to goats. But despite this, all of them are able to speak and behave as any person would. This makes it easy…
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…
Creating the beautiful settlement of Tarrey Town is one of, if not the most rewarding sidequests in Breath of the Wild. I love that the player has a pivotal role in bringing together a team of tradespeople who not only build the foundation for the town’s charmingly square houses, but also the foundation of its…
A peaceful village that’s home to a number of kind and easygoing people, Lurelin Village is an ideal tropical dwelling. The crystal-clear waters, warm sea air, and clean beaches make life in the wooden huts a relaxing experience. It rains often, but that is to be expected in such a climate, and the downpour only…
My first thought when I reached the Hebra region was that this cold, mountainous area sure did have a lot of mountains. My second, more exciting thought was that I was going take every opportunity to shield surf on these slopes. As I made my trek through the frigid tundra and up the precarious peaks,…
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always enjoyed the idea of exploring ruins or ancient pyramids and the like. Navigating the twisting caverns, finding hidden treasure, or maybe finding a lost city or a beautiful underground lake. As an impressionable child, playing video games helped form my imagination, as I would often daydream…
Though many of the islands and locations present in The Wind Waker can be considered exotic, environmental diversity doesn’t get much more intense than what is encountered on Fire Mountain. Fire Mountain is a relatively small island located south of Dragon Roost Island. In a way, it almost seems like Dragon Roost’s smaller but more…
A lot of Zelda fans are way too harsh on the Great Bay Temple in my opinion. While it’s certainly not a flawless dungeon, I’d personally rate it as a pretty memorable and challenging experience. Plus, I think it’s one of the more creative water-based temples from throughout the series. What exactly is “memorable” and…
