For a long time, the Master Sword’s primary defining feature was its clear homage to the legend of Excalibur, the sword in the stone that could only be drawn by the rightful heir, Arthur Pendragon. With the Master Sword resting in a pedestal, waiting to be drawn by the one and only hero Link, the…
The time has come to announce the winners of our Word Prompt mixed media contest! We tasked creatives of all kinds to create a piece of work reflecting one of three words; Royal, sages, or music. Our panel of judges picked these words as we believed they relate well to The Legend of Zelda series…
A Cucco’s revenge is one of the few things in the Zelda series that manages to strike a perfect balance between absurd comedy and deadly terror. While the critters are awfully cute and extremely helpful when it comes to jumping over wide gaps, scorning a Cucco by smacking it with your sword reveals that they…
The desert is full of magical mysteries that enrapture its visitors and transport them to a world of spiritual wonder. Its winds lift the sands and obscure the path from the front, the back, and the sides, making you question just how many times you’ve come across that same flag post. There’s also music carried…
I have decided to start a fight with this article. I’m sure that the comments section will be civil, and that there will be nuanced discourse about what I’m going to say. I lay myself at the feet of the Zelda community with this humble (and absolutely correct) opinion. Vaati is a much more interesting…
A great way to capture a Zelda game’s essence is to depict one of its more memorable moments or themes in a work of art. What do you think of when you see A Link Between Worlds? For me, I think of the unique art style and Link walking on walls. And The Minish Cap?…
“He’s so cute and fluffy!” That is the reaction that at least 75% of players likely have upon first seeing Moosh, the best of the undeniably adorable animal companions Link can find in Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages. While Ricky may appeal to pugilists and Dimitri can make dinosaur lovers swoon, the lovable…
At first it was just a rumble, a crack through time and space as the kingdom endured the destruction of something great and powerful. The loss would cause a great toll on the kingdom, but it was better this way. That’s what she had been told. With that power gone, her kingdom would be safe…
Calling all artists, writers, and creatives alike! In addition to our annual Linktober contest, this year the Zelda Universe DeviantArt group is hosting a new contest for creatives of all kinds! Our staff on the columns team have picked three words. Your job is to create a Zelda-themed piece of any media you’d like, be…
Skyward Sword is such an underrated game. I know, it’s not a hot take, but it’s true. I think it got a lot of hate because of the motion controls which, in my opinion, is a weak excuse (except from an accessibility standpoint of course). It’s a really great game that deserved the remaster it…
Many Zelda games begin with Link waking up in a cozy, quaint home, ready to embark on his noble quest, despite usually looking a little groggy (I’m not a morning person, so I can totally relate). It establishes the beginning of his hero’s journey as secure and comfortable, which is a direct contrast with the…
If Link ever decided to get a license plate for the Master Cycle Zero, it might read “Slaying demons since 1986.” Since The Legend of Zelda, Link has waged an endless war against the Demon King Ganon and his horde of minions. With demon slaying seemingly baked into his digital DNA, it makes perfect sense…
“By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes…” Twili Midna, the Twilight Princess, captures a mystic beauty of shadow-like magic and the glow of the evening hour that is neither day nor night. Descended from a tribe of Hylians embracing dark magic and wicked ways, comparing her kind to the likes of…
Look, Phantom Hourglass gets a lot of hate for literally no reason. I will argue until the day I die that Phantom Hourglass is an incredible, completely flawless game. Seriously, it’s flawless. Except for the Ocean King segments, and the controls, and — well, a few other things. Look, I understand the criticisms, I just…
Hello, it’s me – the resident Gerudo nerd again. I love any and all Gerudo fan art, portraying any version of the Gerudo, and I’m particularly drawn to pieces that celebrate their characteristics of strength, fierceness, and beauty. Every now and then, though, I see a refreshing representation of their race and fall in love…
