Let me first clarify that I adore Breath of the Wild’s boundless world. I thrive in environments free of hand-holding, as my curiosity is my best, most entertaining guide. Breath of the Wild’s beautiful environments had me enthralled from the moment I set foot in them. However, I also ironically appreciate some limitations in open…
This edition of Tingle’s Maps brings us to the great Ulria Grotto from Breath of the Wild. South of Tarry Town and Kaepora Pass, sits one of the most resource-rich sections in the game. Ulria Grotto is ripe with minerals, weapons, and fish. The only downside to the area is the incessant rainfall, which frustrates even…
Four Swords Adventures is an incredibly unique game in the Legend of Zelda series. The focus on multiplayer and puzzle-solving led way to the creation of many unconventional and entertaining regions, levels, and dungeons. Among all these interesting locations, the Village of the Blue Maiden stands out as one of the most engaging and challenging. The…
The dungeons in The Legend of Zelda that entrance me most are those that make you feel like you’re truly in a fantastical realm. In these locations, there are hints of magic everywhere you look. They feel grand and spacious, giving you the urge to explore every nook and cranny. While the dungeon that makes…
Ocarina of Time was released in 1998 to general acclaim with an E for Everyone rating. The game was revolutionary in its gameplay mechanics and graphics and had a more developed, richer story to go along with it. We’re introduced to a new Hyrule with expanded characters in the Kokiri, Goron, Zora, Gerudo, and the…
West Clock Town is the business district of Clock Town. The variety of its commerce-centered stores, such as the Trading Post, Bomb Shop and many others, offer Link a place to stock up on necessities, earn rewards, and find one-of-kind items. At the southern end of the area is a rising stone walkway with various stores…
East Clock Town comes off as the most “townish” part of the Clock Town. It’s the town’s entertainment hub, government center, and overall greatest tourist destination. There’s a lot to do there, some of it mandatory and some of it optional. East Clock Town is the busiest part of the town by far and is…
When a Legend of Zelda dungeon feels like it was inspired by the movie Groundhog Day. The Temple of the Ocean King is easily one of the largest dungeons ever seen in the Legend of Zelda series. This labyrinth is comprised of more than a dozen floors, all of which eerily rest beneath the surface…
Tucked away in the northeast corner of The Wind Waker’s world map sits an island with three towers overlooking the sea. For most of the game, this island’s relevant area stays out of reach for the player. After obtaining the Hookshot, players will be able to reach the top of towers. Avoiding the cannonballs shot…
When first treading through this dungeon, it was the bane of my in-game existence. Now, as an experienced player, it is one of my favorite dungeons featured in The Wind Waker. Regardless of what my opinion was or now is, every time I enter this tower I am in complete awe of the next challenge…
If you’ve read any of my Gerudo-related articles, you’ve probably learnt by now that I’m a Gerudo fanatic. I fell in love with the badass woman warriors in Ocarina of Time, so imagine my delight when I played Majora’s Mask, not long after completing Ocarina of Time, and discovered the Pirates’ Fortress. I was thrilled…
There is a musical track from Breath of the Wild entitled “Life in Ruins.” Though it’s only three simple words, it sums up the feel of the game very succinctly. There are ruins of villages and monuments scattered across the countryside, some infested with monsters or Guardians if you’re unfortunate enough. These bring a sense of…
North Clock Town is the northernmost section of Clock Town which, given the name, is no surprise. Despite at first not looking very busy, it is home to many characters and the setting for multiple events and activities. The northern exit leads to the northern part of Termina Field and is how Link reaches Snowhead…
On my first visit to Diamond Steppe Island, I could only scratch my head in an attempt to climb the landscape. The island teased me with its flat vertical sides. With no means to climb onto the small plateau, I was left with only one option: Leave and drive myself crazy wondering what was on…
Link has had numerous homes over the course of 18 games: a mysterious forest where children never grow up, a quiet island on a vast sea, and a treehouse in the village of Ordon, among others. All of them have been unique, but none more so than Skyloft, Link’s home among the clouds. It’s unique…
