As an ancient evil plagues Hyrule’s every corner, it’s both a dreadful and disgusting feeling to return to Zora’s Domain in Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo’s newly-released sequel to Breath of the Wild. With a broken rendition of the Domain’s theme echoing across the Zora River, Link trudges though muddy riverbanks and sludge-polluted paths on…
Super Smash Bros. Brawl brought many changes to the Zelda representation. Not only did the Hero of Winds join the roster, but Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf would all have new models based upon their Twilight Princess incarnations. With these new heroes from Twilight Princess, a new stage was needed to match, and a beautiful sunset…
Often considered the oddball of the series, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link was a leap forward in terms of gameplay and design. The dungeons are long and complicated, the enemies are relentless, and the overworld feels expansive after The Legend of Zelda. What I love about it is the ambition of its design, which…
The Upheaval lead to much horrid tectonic activity throughout the land of Hyrule; most notably, several pieces of earth were suddenly ripped from the ground and sent to float in the heavens. Many of these floating islands are made of ancient Zonai architecture and technology, and some even have Shrines — challenges tailored for the…
I don’t want to come across as ungrateful, considering the bountiful plenty of a game that’s only just been released in the form of Tears of the Kingdom, but I’d really like a 15-25 hour game to play next. I know I’m not the only gamer burned out on open world games. They’re just so…
The Hero of the Wild awakens, cold, naked, and gasping for air with long and heavy breaths. These surroundings are unfamiliar to him — this odd, dark cavern covered in twisting roots. Doing a quick bodily inspection reveals Link’s new appendage; a dark-green, glowing arm with what looks to be some sort of metal binding…
If I know anywhere better than my hometown, it’s got to be Clock Town. I suspect many of us would say the same. While a great deal of us are trying to explore every inch of Tears of the Kingdom, it makes me nostalgic for smaller, more concise games. And Majora’s Mask is either very…
Zora’s Domain probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind when remembering the epic whirlwind that was Twilight Princess. Even as I write this article, I need to retrace my steps and remember the details of the domain, which lies frozen behind the cliffs of Lake Hylia. Even though it does offer a few…
A forgotten land lost to time and left to ruin. A land where time seems to stand still, this dark and decrepit domain calls out only to the bravest adventurers, tempting them to Hyrule’s most ancient secrets. Tears of the Kingdom brings the Hero of the Wild to many new locations, including the haunting abyss…
Many of us are making our way through Tears of the Kingdom right now, but it’s too soon for me to think too deeply about the game. But as I play, I can’t help but compare the experience to playing Majora’s Mask for the first time. The world of Majora’s Mask is considerably smaller than…
It depends on every individual’s playthrough of Breath of the Wild, but it’s rare that people head out to the upper corners of the map right out the gate. By the time the average player reaches the autumn-swathed Akkala province, they’ve likely completed numerous shrines, side quests, boss fights, and/or freed a Divine Beast (maybe…
The unearthly and disturbing Lost Woods beckon to nearly everyone who plays Breath of the Wild with the strength of a Siren. Something about it is just so alluring. Perhaps it’s because it doesn’t quite fit in with the rest of the world. Engulfed in a mysterious fog that makes the whole place feel haunted,…
Breath of the Wild has a massive open-world, with so many locations to explore. At first glance, though, the Gerudo region may appear bare when compared to the rest of Hyrule. Just looking at the topographic map, all you can see are these cliffs that fall off into a flat desert plain. You can tell…
The wait is almost over for Tears of the Kingdom, and I know we’re all feeling the same excitement. How many articles, videos, memes, and works of fanart have you seen depicting the feeling of jumping off the Great Plateau since Breath of the Wild was released? Countless, I’d bet. But when we talk about…
Well, you’ve done it. You’ve freed all four Divine Beasts, completed all 120+ shrines scattered across Breath of the Wild’s Hyrule, and collected every photographic story detail Zelda left for you a century ago. You’re finally ready to tackle Calamity Ganon at the source: Hyrule Castle. But what’s the best way to go about that?…
