During the event that came to be known as the Upheaval, Hyrule was dramatically changed. Not only did ancient islands become visible in the skies, and gaping chasms open up to the Depths below, but a large number of caves opened up all over Hyrule’s surface. Including the caves on the Great Sky Island, there…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate provided plenty of new content for Zelda fans. Like the advent of Ganondorf from Ocarina of Time, a brand new Zelda design, both Toon Link and Young Link can battle side-by-side for the first time, and we received a new version of Link donning his Breath of the Wild design–everyone is…
“The homely feeling of this well, coupled with it’s convenience to a Shrine of Light, made this my go-to location for a long time during my playthrough.”
Twilight Princess is the game to play if you’re looking for a mysteriously gothic good time, with the player traversing through yawning mansions, spooky passages, and haunted forests. Even in the early stages of the game, after Link gets transformed into a wolf, a deep feeling of dread can be felt watching the world of…
Super Smash Bros. Melee, even after two decades, still manages to be an incredibly popular fighting game. The heart of Melee’s enduring popularity lies within its competitive scene, sustained by a deeply dedicated fanbase. However, when it comes to single-player content in Smash Bros. games, Melee is often overlooked. Most would be quick to refer…
Does it feel like aeons have passed since Age of Calamity was released? Between remasters, rereleases, and Tears of the Kingdom, I’m sure it’s slipped from your mind a little. It’s not a traditional Zelda game, and it certainly has its faults, but I loved it. I always want more of before in Hyrule. I…
One of the great beauties of Tears of the Kingdom’s world design is the level of mystery and wonder, blending the familiar with the new. Even though the player has returned to the same Hyrule from Breath of the Wild, they are still met with unexpected secrets and hidden marvels at every turn. Among these…
I know many of us have Tears of the Kingdom on the brain, and I’m still working on 100%ing my first playthrough, but I’ve been thinking about game openings this week. So, naturally, I thought about my old favorite Majora’s Mask, and how the game’s opening location sets the game up perfectly. Picture the scene:…
A hero’s journey could never be complete without two crucial chapters: the return home, and the “dark forest”. The former can be anything from a heartfelt reunion to a grim reminder of the evil our hero stands against. The latter is a time-tested trope of a threat unfamiliar or unknown in a treacherous place. On…
I always get excited to see what Link’s home looks like in the games because a home is where we can sit back and relax, display our favorite items and desperately try to save dying plants. These small details tell who we are, and who doesn’t want to know such interesting things about Hyrule’s heroes?…
After the Calamity, even in the midst of the Upheavel, life begins to return to a relative normality in the Tears of the Kingdom’s version of Hyrule. While the player explores the new overworld, they will find that the various villages and hamlets have begun to grow, and the citizens are less afraid to travel…
Majora’s Mask is the gift that keeps on giving. It’s so earnest, yet so, so weird. I find myself returning to it more than some of the other Zelda games, probably because it’s such an oddball. There are so many strange characters and locations, some of whom get plenty of deep dives and articles, but…
When writing your bullet-list for what makes a great Legend of Zelda dungeon, there’s a few obvious requirements: clever puzzles, story relevance, awesome aesthetics, and perhaps the maze-like experience of doubling back to unlock new areas. It probably should weave in some key thematic tones. A solid boss fight, surely. Honestly, what better way to…
Tears of the Kingdom brought several unexpected changes from its predecessor, Breath of the Wild. One of the changes that many fans, myself included, were hoping for was more unique dungeons than those in Breath of the Wild. Fortunately, the developers definitely delivered and we got some great dungeons in Tears of the Kingdom. My…
Is there anything as iconic as a Treasure Chest? You can find them in almost every fantasy adventure game out there, not just in the Zelda series. Majora’s Mask features traditional Treasure Chests, the kind that play that triumphant melody when opened. This has always been synonymous with Zelda, even long after that tune was…
