Phantom Hourglass may not be one of the grandest adventures in the Zelda series, but that does not mean it is without its fair share of depth. The characters, locations, and narrative are incredibly engaging and unique. It’s hard to not become invested in what happens to everyone. Will Link save Tetra? How can Ciela…
While I’m not really big on shipping, if you’ve seen my Valentine’s Day articles for the past few years, you’ll know that I do have a soft spot for ZeLink (so if ZeLink isn’t your cup of tea, this is not the article for you!). As an adult, I still enjoy this pairing, but during…
Video games have always had a knack for inspiring people’s imaginations. They take us to worlds and places we will never actually visit and allow us to see all the wonders they contain. Legend of Zelda games are among the greatest in this regard, and Ocarina of Time sits near the top of them. It…
If you visit an art gallery or examine collections of personal artwork, you will eventually find a picture of the sea. The ocean is undeniably beautiful, and it begs to be immortalized in both print and portrait. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker captures this spirit using cel-shading graphics that yield a cartoon-esque and…
I remember the time I started to learn how to draw like it was yesterday. I had recently gotten into manga, thanks to a friend I had made from the local church I went to. My eyes lit up at the covers, as the drawings were so well done and beautiful. Flipping through the pages,…
There are currently 809 different species of Pokemon. If, like me, you’ve been a fan since the beginning, just let that sink in for a moment. That’s a far cry from the original 151. As the Pokemon series has progressed, it has not only substantially increased the number of the fictional blighters, but also the tools…
I didn’t get the chance to play Soulcalibur II when it first came out back in 2003, despite the fact that I was inundated with all manner of promotions for it. Ads and articles that I saw in Nintendo Power made it look so enticing. All the images and screenshots I saw on the official…
When the reveal trailer of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate showed that Link’s design was gonna be from Breath of the Wild, I honestly expected Zelda’s to be the same. As we now know, they went for her A Link to the Past design instead. Since it wasn’t from Breath of the Wild, and because I’ve…
Like many of us, I’m sure, I’ve been playing a ton of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Its been the go-to game for the past couple weeks and I’m having a ton of fun with it. As you may guess, I have a strong attachment to the Zelda characters and their representation in the game. Undoubtedly,…
Though I still haven’t beaten it, the classic Legend of Zelda always holds a near and dear spot in my heart. It’s not because I grew up with it or think of it as my favorite Zelda game (though it is up there on my list), but because the style of the game intrigued me…
Part of what solidifies an experience as unforgettable is the timing and circumstances surrounding it. That is why events from our youth tend to be deeply ingrained in our memories. For many of us, Ocarina of Time released in the formative years of our lives while we were struggling through middle or high school. Becoming…
Art is an expression of passion. It’s our interpretation of — and reaction to — the things we see, think and feel in our day-to-day life. And here’s the best part: even children can express this passion. That’s why fan art is a testament to just how strongly games can resonate with us. Even a…
When fans of Ocarina of Time recall the scariest moment of the game, it’s usually the first encounter with ReDeads. It’s a haunting memory and for good reason, but there’s also something to be said about the Wolfos. Having consumed endless hours of playtime of Ocarina of Time in the last 20 years, it’s easy to forget how fearsome…
Perhaps the greatest thing about being a kid is how oftentimes things seem larger than life. Your imagination will go into overdrive and fill in blanks that aren’t even there, and worlds will manifest themselves as a result. This same phenomenon is what happened to me when I played Ocarina of Time for the first…
Sheik has always been one of my favorite characters in Ocarina of Time. Aside from the fact of his true identity, the mystery and charm that surrounded this character always had me intrigued. It often made me wonder of how long Zelda assumed this alter ego and how “in character” she became. I like to…
