It’s a good thing that most games in the Zelda series feature a different Link. Can you imagine how annoying it would be to go to see Princess Zelda only to find out some dastard had carried her off again? Link would never shirk his duty, but he’d probably spout something like “Really? It feels…
A hundred heroes raise the Master Sword, a hundred villains obsess over power, and a hundred princesses are trapped, waiting for the hero to save her and the kingdom over and over again. That is the curse burned into the history of Hyrule. For a second, the story was about to begin again. Our hero…
After decades of playing as Link, many players were beyond hyped to play as Princess Zelda in a mainline Zelda game: Echoes of Wisdom. The game promised all the mysteries, puzzles, dungeons, and battles of previous games, but this time we would get to experience it as Zelda. In their art titled “Echoes of Wisdom”,…
Looking at a list of Nintendo’s most frightful enemies, many of them have a specific ability in common: the ability to grab players and suck up their life. From the constricting grasp of the ReDeads to the Gloom Spawn’s life-leeching grip, these monstrosities are at least partially so scary because escape isn’t always easy. My…
The characters of Twilight Princess endure an era of darkness, trapped in pockets of perpetual twilight to match the realm of their enemies. Shadows of the night, dulled colors, and haunting scenery became the backdrop for one of the darkest games in the series. Which is why, after the evil is vanquished and light shines…
As the plethora of Korok torture memes from Tears of the Kingdom shows, not everyone appreciates the cuteness of those little leafy guys. Perhaps it’s their constant need for attention, always asking to be lugged not just a little ways away, but often up a cliff or on the other side of an enemy camp.…
While I didn’t really have pets growing up, getting married to a pet lover and having a child who loves all creatures big and small has made me a big fan of pets and animals in general. It’s even better when you can combine cute animals and video games. I’m definitely on the team of…
Link has never been a stranger to bling. Even in the original Legend of Zelda, Link could keep slaying all day by donning the Blue Ring or Red Ring to reduce his damage. In A Link to the Past, the whole first part of the hero’s quest involved getting pendants in a variety of colors…
A Link to the Past has one of the more atmospheric openings in the Zelda series. From the moment Link awakens, it’s clear that trouble is brewing. A mysterious voice warns him of danger, his Uncle suddenly leaves, and the young Hylian has to brave the thundering storm that lies between him and his destiny.…
Fires burn a myriad of colors in the center of Lon Lon Ranch. A joyful tune with a hot beat sends a rhythm to all those around, lifting up their dancing feet. From the hidden forest of the Kokiri to the scorching deserts of Gerudo, everyone has come together to celebrate a new era of…
Treasure ahoy! While The Wind Waker is filled with pirates such as the fearless Tetra, the ingenious Mako, and the witty Gonzo, my favorite pirate of them all is a late addition to the crew: Link’s sister Aryll. After rescuing her from the clutches of the Helmaroc King, Aryll joins the buccaneers, even adopting a…
Childhood living is a charmed life. Besides school, you get to go through your day without the stress of bills and healthcare that dog your life as you get older. A common, crafty activity many people enjoy when they’re young is creating charm bracelets and necklaces. Even my own kid has taken up this task,…
When A Link to the Past came out, it consumed me. Every waking moment involved either playing it or gazing at the beautiful art of the instruction manual, much like I had with the The Legend of Zelda and The Adventure of Link manuals in previous years. The way that the artwork revealed abilities and…
The Kokiri Forest from Ocarina of Time is filled with children embracing nature at every turn; from the plant homes they live in to the green lead-like clothes they wear. One particular Kokiri Child is liked by all, playing a song on her ocarina and always having kindness in her heart. Her love for the…
Tears of the Kingdom, like Breath of the Wild before it, tells its story across two moments in time. Link searches to find the missing princess and combat Ganondorf’s hordes in the post-Calamity world while Zelda trains and forges alliances to foil the Demon King’s machinations in the past. While both heroes are working towards…
