Some people might try to point out that Toon Link never made an appearance on the Nintendo 64. Some people might be annoying and trying to spoil what is a beautiful example of “Please, God, let me have this.” I’ve never given it much thought, but the design of the N64 does offer modders a…
When Link emerged from the Shrine of Resurrection, he was greeted by an entirely different Hyrule from the one he left behind. As did Zelda when she materialized from Hyrule Castle after spending 100 years suppressing Ganon’s power. And yet, it was still a Hyrule in which their journeys and experiences of the world’s wonders…
Throughout Breath of the Wild, Zelda finds herself being emotionally beaten down by her repeated attempts to access her sealing power. She spends hours traveling to the various holy springs, praying to the goddess, and listening to the disparaging comments of her father when she returns each day with the news of another failed attempt.…
After staring at this picture for way more time than what anyone could consider to be normal, I can confirm that I’m unable to find anything I dislike about it. My favorite game series is The Legend of Zelda, and my favorite anime (yes, I said anime) is Avatar. Was there really any chance that…
We know that Shigeru Miyamoto drew inspiration from Disney when creating Zelda, such as from the classic tale of Peter Pan (to which Link likely owes his green tunic and the Kokiri owe their eternal childhood). Mythology and lore from cultures in real life often lend their intrigue and creativity to games, and in a…
The King of Thieves, of Evil, and even of Darkness — Ganondorf has many nicknames. While they don’t exactly paint him in a good light, they do describe him accurately; he is evil and makes plans in the dark so that he can one day obtain the Triforce and take over Hyrule. However, the Ganondorf…
Rather than scouring the dangerous lands of Hyrule and slaying countless beasts to gather his resources, I’m sure Link would appreciate the option to simply pump some coins into a vending machine for a change. Illustrator and animator @SeerLights has just the thing for an adventurer seeking a more convenient way to amass essential supplies.…
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link often gets a bad rap. Perhaps it’s because of how much it differs from the original game, or perhaps it’s because of its absolutely brutal, Dark Souls-like difficulty, but many players either hate the game or have avoided it altogether. Despite all this negativity, The Adventure of Link does…
When you think about it, this blend of the Links and the Beatles makes sense. Both were groups of musicians whose songs seemed almost magical, they both became incredibly famous across the world, and all the guys wanted to be them and all the girls wanted to be with them. The only difference is, could…
Link is no stranger to the unnerving feeling that someone is watching you. In Ocarina of Time, Kaepora Gaebora rarely took his owl eyes off you and Sheik constantly dogged your path; in Twilight Princess, the dedicated postman seemingly stuck a GPS into your bag, given that he always delivered mail directly to you; even…
On this day, May 9th, 2020, we at Zelda Universe honor the memory of lost socks. Whether it be lost in the laundry, forever rolled up under the bed, or eaten by the dog, it’s sad when we lose a matching set of socks, especially if you’re like me and have an abundance of specially…
There are plenty of cosplayers out there choosing to cosplay as Princess Zelda and it’s not hard to understand why. She’s often friendly, wears pretty dresses, and is one of the most important characters in the Zelda games, after all. Cosplayer Hailey Yikes is one of many who had chosen to portray the latest incarnation…
As I write this paragraph, I am fast approaching my one-year wedding anniversary. For a bride, weddings can be as frustrating and stressful as a Water Temple. The responsibility of a bridesmaid can be just as bad, however, especially when it comes to finding the perfect wedding gift. Luckily for me, my bridesmaid, who has…
From the moment I first followed the distant, lilting music of his bandoneon, I loved the birdy bard Kass. There was something about the way he showed up around Hyrule, always researching and sharing faint stories he heard about the hero. He was a friend, musician, and Indiana Jones all in one! When you near…
There are many things in life that take me to the happiest of places. One of those things is playing Legend of Zelda games on an almost religious basis. The second is binge watching Studio Ghibli movies. Both have played a very important part in my childhood and are equally as special to me in…
