I was only six years old when A Link to the Past came out on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, but it has influenced my life profoundly. If I hadn’t received it as a gift from my uncle, I probably would not be here writing! A Link to the Past will always hold a special place in…
Twilight Princess is one of the most controversial Zelda games. While it bolstered a large overworld that begged for exploration, some felt it was barren without enough content. Players also complained that Link’s sidekick, Midna, took too much of the spotlight from our favorite hero. Regardless of your opinion of the game or its characters, this…
A Link Between Worlds was met with universal critical praise, but parts of the Zelda fandom were left divided about the changes the game brought about. Items were no longer found in dungeons but were either rented or bought from Ravio, a mysterious young man in a rabbit suit. The game saw the return of the…
I have fond memories playing Link’s Awakening on my Game Boy Color. I greatly enjoyed exploring Koholint Island and the mystery surrounding the Wind Fish and its egg, which sat upon the top of Mount Tamaranch. DeviantArt user Pertheseus has constructed a piece of art that captures the dream-like feel of the game, as well as the…
There’s no ifs, ands, or buts about it: Link and Zelda are my favorite romantic pairing in the Zelda franchise. This came full circle in Skyward Sword, where there were actually romantic inklings between the two. BlackberryAuthor of DeviantArt has created this beautiful piece called “Let’s Fly Away“, depicting Link and Zelda lying down in the fields in the…
Many people will be spending the weekend celebrating Passover, which begins today at sundown, or Easter this Sunday. Both mark miraculous occasions of light overcoming darkness, so I wanted this week’s Fanart Friday to reflect that. According to the story of Passover, the ninth plague to hit Egypt was darkness, which covered the land for three days.…
DeviantArt user gilamasan has uploaded an amazing new piece of artwork. I’ve stated various times that The Wind Waker is my favorite Zelda title in the series, with A Link to the Past not far behind. So, what happens when these two excellent titles come together? The piece is truly outstanding, capturing the open ocean of The Wind Waker and the…
A Link Between Worlds is considered by many to be a modern day classic, bringing Zelda back to its initial roots of adventure and exploration. While it had a nostalgia factor by using A Link to the Past’s overworld map as its base, it also was able to stand on its own two feet by way of…
Hiding your true feelings from your crush is hard, but imagine having to conceal your identity too. After a while, the deception becomes too much. That’s what Zelda had to deal with in Ocarina of Time when she became Sheik. DeviantArt user Queen-Zelda illustrates the incognito princess’s inner turmoil in this picture, entitled “I’m Sorry for Everything”. Zelda, disguised as…
Twilight Princess has one of the most memorable sequences of final boss battles in the entire Zelda franchise. It is also one of the few games where you fight Ganondorf as both a man and in his demonic pig-like form. This piece of art by AdoobibullTwin4 of Deviantart, aptly titled “Link vs. Ganon“, is a beautiful depiction of Wolf…
Chris Puziak celebrates the women of Nintendo with an ongoing series of artwork entitled “8-Bit Pin-Ups”. In this portrait of Zelda, Puziak uses a vibrant color scheme reminiscent of A Link Between Worlds. However, what truly impresses me about this picture is how well he shows off the princess’s beauty without being unnecessarily sexualized. Puziak has also completed…
Today’s Fanart Friday is a tribute to one of the most rewarding sidequests in all of Zelda. It seemed only fitting with today being the release date for Majora’s Mask 3D and tomorrow being Valentines Day. Kafei is a young man who is desperately in love with Anju,with the two being engaged, but due to the actions of…
Today’s pick for Fanart Friday is this wonderful depiction of Link in all of his various forms from Majora’s Mask by princessdabby of Deviantart. There is Link’s natural form, Young Link, Deku Link, Goron Link, Zora Link, the god-like Fierce Deity Link, as well as Majora’s Mask looming over them all in the background. The piece is not only…
Ocarina of Time has some of the most heartfelt moments in the entire Zelda series, and none more so than when Link and Zelda part ways at the end of the game. It is bittersweet, and while peace is returned to Hyrule, Zelda sends Link back in time using the Ocarina of Time in order for him…
Majora’s Mask is finally coming to the Nintendo 3DS, and fans couldn’t me more thrilled about it, evidenced by how quickly the Majora’s Mask 3D Collector’s Edition sold out. Fans have been crying out for a remake of the game ever since Ocarina of Time came out for the 3DS in 2011, spearheading a campaign called “Operation Moonfall”…
