Getting well acquainted with a Legend of Zelda title’s “game over” screen after death is a big part of the player’s journey into any game from the franchise. Obstacles are strategically placed to give Link trouble, creating teaching moments that will often cost him his life. For many players, these deaths create memories that linger…
“By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes…” Twili Midna, the Twilight Princess, captures a mystic beauty of shadow-like magic and the glow of the evening hour that is neither day nor night. Descended from a tribe of Hylians embracing dark magic and wicked ways, comparing her kind to the likes of…
I always appreciated the darker elements of Twilight Princess. The story took on a more mature direction, and at several points showed the true extent of what could happen if I failed. The raid on Ordon Village, Kakariko’s invasion, the Zoras being frozen and their queen being publicly executed — these are just a taste…
Humans go through their whole lives looking for something that ignites their hearts. When someone is passionate about something, it can consume every fiber of their being. This can often be a good thing, creating an opportunity for some amazing work. Diving head first into one’s interest can prove to be extremely beneficial for one’s…
Today, June 9, 2022, the Laurence Manning Trio has released their first Legend of Zelda arrangement album: Trio of the Goddesses. This is also the group’s first album project together. The Laurence Manning Trio, as the name implies, consists of three members: founder and pianist Laurence Manning, violinist Daphnée Sincennes Richard, and cellist Lou Dunand-Vincent.…
I don’t tend to write about emotional topics. My preferred style is usually on the funny side, with silly jokes mixed in with what I always hope are interesting ideas or concepts, or just goofy stories about things I’ve done to entertain myself. So my typical articles here have certainly followed that pattern, and have…
Easily one of the most beloved companion characters in the entire series, Midna is a devilish little imp who stole the hearts of many while exploring the Hyrule of Twilight Princess. Though she introduces herself as a mischievous troll, only agreeing to help Link if he becomes her servant, Midna turns out to be a…
Most everyone can agree that Link is an amazing hero who is beloved across multiple generations. There have been many times when the hero of Hyrule proved that he is the coolest person ever by facing insurmountable odds with unwavering courage. He is never the most powerful hero around, but he knows how to protect…
I’m just going to come right out and say it: The Hookshot is the best item in the Zelda franchise. Sure, the Master Sword is iconic (rightly so), and Link wouldn’t quite be complete without his trusty bow, which remains my favorite weapon to this day, but nothing compares to the item which is both…
Her boots sink into the ground, snow reaching halfway up her boot. She holds onto the warmth of her white fur clothing, glad for the extra layer. Snow hammers down in a constant stream, blurring all vision of the mountain ahead unlike anything she has seen before. Blizzards aren’t unusual for these parts, but she…
I’ve only played Twilight Princess once. I played it on my old GameCube in my freshman year of college. Basically, I had to rush through it because I set a goal to finish it before the end of the school year…and I started in April. So, I don’t really remember a whole lot from the…
“You know that girl, don’t you? It’s a real shame… she can’t even remember her own name right now.” — Telma. … ……… ………….. …………………… ……………………….. …………………………………… …Nope. Still nothing…
Drawing the Master Sword is one of, if not the most crucial point of any Zelda game. It truly marks how far you’ve come, how your efforts have made you stronger, and how you’ve become worthy to wield the Blade of Evil’s Bane. Every moment of this in every game, even in some of the…
Zora’s Domain has always had a beautiful tune associated with the underwater paradise the Zoras inhabit. But it’s rather interesting to think on this Valentine’s day that in the four games in which it appears, there is also a tragic love story that underscores these lush tones. In Ocarina of Time, the origin of the…
Our own news reporter Amanda VanHiel is out in the proverbial field with some more updates on all things Legend of Zelda. In this news video she covers a new scrumptious looking cookbook and a steamy Twilight Princess manga update. There’s also a Kickstarter for a brand new game by Yacht Club, Mina the Hollower,…
