Lizards are pretty cool. And Lizardmen who wield swords and attack in formations are everything my inner nine-year-old could ever hope for. Apparently, Nintendo feels the same way. Now a staple of the Legend of Zelda’s bestiary, the Lizalfos is one of Link’s most determined, aggressive, and dangerous adversaries and have appeared in the majority…
Music is at the heart of every Zelda game. The themes of overworlds, dungeons, and character leitmotifs are ones that become permanently etched in our thoughts so that years after we’ve played the game, the memories and stories attached to those songs can be recalled in just a few notes. “Midna’s Lament” does this to…
Twilight Princess was destined for the Nvidia Shield ever since it was announced to be on the way for the platform in China back in late 2017. In more recent times, Link and Midna’s close-to-dusk adventure from the GameCube and Wii era, has undergone quite a sizeable texture upgrade. Right away, you’ll notice less of…
I’ve always loved snow and winter in general. The cold and the calming-yet-eerie silence that they bring forces everything and everyone to be still, even if just for a moment. Back in 2006, during the Christmas break, the Snowpeak Ruins from Twilight Princess served as a digital playground of everything I loved about the winter months. Snowpeak…
If you are anything like me, you’ve had multiple arguments about which GameCube Zelda entry is better: The Wind Waker or Twilight Princess. If sales are any indication, Wind Waker prevails thanks to recent information reported by Mat Piscatella of The NDP Group. In a recent Twitter post, Mat Piscatella tweeted the below image to…
Twilight Princess has numerous callbacks to Ocarina of Time: the presence of Epona, Hyrule Castle and the surrounding town, and hints of ocarina melodies hidden inside wolf howls. But to me, the most striking callback came when I traveled through North Faron Woods and found myself inside the Sacred Grove and the ruined Temple of…
It took a little bit longer than we expected, but we managed to finish a new episode of the ZUCast, just for you! If you found us through iTunes, Google Play, or some other podcatcher, then I encourage you to check out our website, zeldauniverse.net; we publish Legend of Zelda and Nintendo related news, exclusive…
When most people talk about unsettling or spooky Zelda games, they tend to focus on Majora’s Mask or certain sections from Ocarina of Time. Though both games absolutely have their moments, or in the case of Majora’s Mask, their fill of eerie and unsettling themes, I feel as though Twilight Princess gets not nearly enough attention.…
Oh, the Renaissance. Such a great time for art of all kinds: music, architecture, and especially painting. I’m impressed by how styles have changed from disproportionate structures and adult-sized babies to an incredible realism and detail that may even compare to modern day photography. But while this is all impressive on its own by capturing…
The Zoras were always an incredibly fascinating race in my opinion, and one of my favorite renditions of this tribe of fish folk is their Twilight Princess appearance. I always found their designs to be beautiful, especially that of Queen Rutela’s, but these designs were not the only ones to be created for this game.…
The Lanaryu Providence is Hyrule’s largest region and is home to most some of the most memorable locations in Twilight Princess. One location, in particular, is quite small in relation to its home providence, but the mystery and intrigue surrounding it leave a massive impact. That place is the Hidden Village. Before you even step…
The villages and towns in Zelda games are some of my favorite areas to visit. They let you glimpse into the world’s culture and interact with charming characters, which gives the game its own unique personality. Plus, the towns are usually a good place to stock up on potions or arrows and find some minigames…
Akira Himekawa’s excellent Twilight Princess manga will be seeing the English translation of volume five soon. You can currently preorder the latest edition from Amazon, with the title having an expected release date of July 9, 2019. If you haven’t checked out this series yet, I highly recommend it. The artwork is stunning, and its retelling…
I don’t know if everyone is like this, but the first moments I turn on a brand new console after I finish hooking it up is always a wonderful experience. Sure, it might just be dealing with the settings, but it’s the thoughts of all the new and exciting games I’m going to play and…
After playing both Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess, I immediately saw a connection between Malon and Ilia. I was much fonder of Malon as she didn’t yell at Link for riding his horse to save people, but petty bitterness aside, I would never have guessed that originally Ilia may have had more of a connection…
