I’ve always had a fondness for when games reference other games, whether they be within the same series or not. I’ve seen it especially within the Legend of Zelda franchise, whether it be those Mario paintings in the courtyard of Ocarina of Time, or the numerous locations in Breath of the Wild named after iconic…
In Hyrule, there echoes a legend held dearly by the Royal Family. The legend tells of a young boy who waged a myriad of battles across the ripples of time, saving both the land of Hyrule and Termina. The boy, known as Link, possessed a courageous soul, saving countless lives while healing the pain of…
The Ganondorfs from Ocarina of Time, The Wind Waker, and Twilight Princess are all the same person. We all know this by this point. Split timelines and all that. But, despite him being one entity, he is also three completely distinct personalities. We have the original personality from Ocarina of Time, but once we get…
When a video game takes place over a massive plot of land, it is almost essential to include some sort of method to quickly travel. This is the reason that fast travel or “warping” has been a staple of The Legend of Zelda, even all the way back to its original NES titles. Since then,…
I have never been very good at playing The Legend of Zelda series. Now, I understand the confusion: If I’m not good at the games, then why would I want to write about them? The simple answer is that I love the series — the characters, the story, the lore, the world, the puzzles, all…
Swords, bows, or spears? Over the years, Link has built a pretty impressive arsenal of weaponry to choose from, yet he is perhaps most famed for his skills with a sword. Short or broad? One-handed or two? Power or beauty? With plenty of options to choose from, it’s hard to narrow down what the best…
There is a lot to love about The Legend of Zelda series. And one of the most iconic things about it is the bevy of fun and creative items. These are the weapons, tools, and upgrades that let the player solve puzzles and claim victory against Link’s unrelenting enemies. While some items that have appeared…
Good news, everyone! The ZUBC is still alive! We’ve been away for a bit on account of I started my career back in August like an adult, but we’re back in the nick of time or something or whatever. Anyway, cue the shenanigans! If you found us through Apple/Google Podcasts, Spotify, or some other podcatcher,…
Linktober has come and gone yet again, and we’ve once again collaborated with the kind folks who run the program to host a Linktober contest! So many talented artists submitted their beautiful pieces to our DeviantArt Gallery for the raffle and once again I am blown away by the amount of talent that each artist…
Five strikes of the sonorous clock tower bell thunder across the landscape, and a shroud of spine-chilling dread drapes itself across the reluctant shoulders of every person who has risen to greet this most sinister of days. All is enveloped in an impossibly thick fog of mystery, so swollen with eerie tension that one can…
Among the typical bright and lively characters of the Zelda franchise appears some of the most terrifying NPCs. From the floating hand in the toilet to Pam’s zombified father, there are plenty of scary characters that inhabit the world of Hyrule. The characters that scared me the most, however, were the characters that seemed cute…
If anyone has time to pass and rupees to spare, there is no more entertaining diversion in The Legend of Zelda than its many minigames. They come in many varieties, ranging from recreational activities reminiscent of what people enjoy in real life to elaborate challenges centered around one of Link’s items or abilities. Often, valuable…
Despite the dark, grim nature of Twilight Princess, this game has some of, if not the most, scenic locations in the franchise. Before the release of Twilight Princess, fans wondered if the next game would be similar in style to the colorful nature of The Wind Waker. What fans were greeted and surprised with was…
The Legend of Zelda series has been host to a great variety of enemies and monsters. Some appear as goofy cartoon characters while others are the terrifying creations of nightmares. These unsettling monsters have become staples of the series and often are fan-favorites as well. So, let’s celebrate the spookiest month of the year by…
Disclaimer: For the purposes of this article and in order to protect my daughter’s privacy, I will be referring to her by the name “Shadow.” Despite not being traditionally known as a “horror” series, each year when the spooky season comes around, the Zelda series has players covered. From enemies like Dead Hand and the…
