Skyloft as a whole is a very pleasant, colorful place I often found myself wishing to visit in real life while playing Skyward Sword. It’s not without its dangers, however — much of Link’s airborne abode is overrun with monsters as soon as the sun goes down, as a result of Batreaux’s curse. Chuchus run amok,…
When I first came across the waterfall at the end of Zora’s River, my mind filled with curiosity. I wondered what could be hiding behind the waterfall, and why it was such a secret. Why was this waterfall so important that I would need to play Zelda’s Lullaby to pass through it? After playing the…
Thinking back to the beaches I’ve ventured through in most video games, most of my memories range from pleasant to joyful. Rolling watermelons on Super Mario Sunshine’s Gelato Beach, soaring across the skies of Banjo-Kazooie’s Treasure Trove Cove, speeding across Sonic Adventure’s Emerald Coast and hanging with friends on Kingdom Hearts’ Destiny Islands. As we all know, of course, Majora’s Mask isn’t “most video games”.…
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…
