Majora’s Mask introduced a roster of characters stuck within a never-ending cycle of sorrow and despair. At the dawn of each rising day, each character, no matter how small, had a story to tell, a story to be saved. One such story began with a curse. Hidden by a mask, a young boy named Kafei,…
“See you later…” Midna’s last words ring out at the Mirror Chamber above the Arbiter’s Grounds. Such simple and casual words of goodbye hiding what is left unsaid. Beneath Midna’s cool demeanor is a girl accepting a final farewell and sacrificing her own happiness for the future of both light and dark realms. The Twilight…
There are many games in the Zelda series where Link is accused of being lazy. From the lofty heights of Skyloft to the land of Twilight, Link loves a good sleep. Perhaps the greatest example of this comes from The Wind Waker. It’s been my experience that when it comes to calling someone calling you…
“… … … … … … … … If I was a sea gull, I would fly as far as I could! I would fly to far away places and sing for many people! …If I wish to the Wind Fish, I wonder if my dream will come true… … …” — Marin, Link’s Awakening.…
I will likely always have a fond spot in my heart for Four Swords Adventures. I think a big part of it is that I first played it, not with four players, but as a pair with the person who later became my wife. Another thing that really made me fall in love with the…
In the beginning, the Three Golden Goddesses — Din, Nayru and Farore — descended upon the chaos before Hyrule. Din, the Goddess of Power, used her flame to create the red earth. Nayru, the Goddess of Wisdom, washed her knowledge down to the earth and created the spirits of law. Lastly, Farore, the Goddess of…
Being the bearer of the Triforce of Courage, Link is known for throwing himself into danger. Players force the hero into battle after escalating battle against Bokoblins, Darknuts, and larger beasts ranging from Gleeoks to whatever form of Gannon awaits at the end of the quest. In Tears of the Kingdom, one of the greatest…
Deep in Mother Island, magic twinkles over the waters and plants hidden by the looming rocks. An innocent laughter echoes through the garden, reflecting the soul of the one who plays within these walls. Is it a child? A spirit? Or something greater? Only revealing herself to those who are worthy, a Fairy Queen comes…
When it comes to story, A Link Between Worlds will always be blessed for one particular new character: Ravio. This silly looking character find of 2013 will always be a favorite of mine because of the duality of the character. At first, it seems like he is just a silly little guy wearing a body…
Skyward Sword’s narrative is one that plays with our emotions. From the beginning of the heroic quest, Link is constantly told he isn’t good enough. He couldn’t save Zelda. He was too late. Both you and him have to say goodbye. Over and over again, Link fails to protect the one person he cares most…
A kingdom conquered. Surrender to the darkness just to save your people. A princess garbed in a black cloak like funeral garb. Twilight Princess is a bleak story. Through their use of leading lines and facial expression, Icezimy is able to convey the profound sorrow of a princess whose kingdom has been lost along with…
A final boss battle is the cherry on top of a great game. It tops off the experience and rewards the player’s patience and perseverance. And The Legend of Zelda certainly has the vibes going for it. The treacherous trek through Death Mountain with its ominous music and the unsettling breathing of the enemy you’ve…
The first time we played Breath of the Wild and travelled down from the Shrine of Resurrection to the Temple of Time unlocked a core memory. For some it came with the curiosity to discover, explore, and uncover the broken past they had wandered into, just like the Link of the story. For others, it…
Artists have been experimenting with colors, shape and composition to create illusory motion in static artwork for centuries. From perspective, blur, depth and the Mona Lisa effect, artists throughout history have created optical illusions that transform their still images into living and breathing works of art. Danish artist Louise, known on social media as Louivi,…
I don’t know whether this is a hot take or not, but here it is: Spirit Tracks features one of the best Link and Zelda relationships in the whole series. Part of this is likely due to the fact that Zelda plays a consistent, present role in Link’s adventure. Despite being a literal specter after…
