Koume and Kotake, known collectively as Twinrova, are interesting characters in the world of Zelda. From Ocarina of Time to the Oracle games, they acted sort like the Kamek to the world of Hyrule, magic assistants to the main antagonist. Unfortunately, the two witches did not end up having the kind of permeance in the…
It’s not at all rare that some things are lost in translation when Zelda games are localized into English from their original Japanese. Sometimes characters will change names or dialogue, but translators usually do their best to maintain the integrity of the character. However, this job is much easier said than done. Certain things like…
Though the industry has gotten much better at it these days, it has always been a struggle for video games to make their way out of their country of origin. Back when the internet was less prevalent, it generally took a lot more time for video games to go through the neccessary localization and translation…
Slimes are odd creatures —creatures you may not expect to encounter in a vast majority of games. Despite this fact, they happen to be a rather common entry in the lexicon of standard RPG enemies. The Zelda series is, of course, also home to many slimy creatures. You may be already familiar with the Chuchu,…
If there is one thing we know for certain about Hyrule’s long history, it is that the kingdom’s roster is cyclical in nature. There will always be a Princess, a Demon King, and a Hero. As the tales of Hyrule stretch over the ages, these three players remain constant. However, by no means are they…
At the start of The Wind Waker, Link is informed by Rito postman, Quill, that all across the sea young girls are being taken to Forsaken Fortress, where they are never heard from again. This knowledge acts as the young Link’s call to action, inspiring him to set off in search of his recently kidnapped…
Though we have been blessed with the official Zelda timeline to make sense of the chronology between the games within the Zelda Series, it is actually pretty difficult to make definitive connections between the different games. For example, though Twilight Princess technically takes place directly after Ocarina of Time, landmarks like Death Mountain and Lake…
In The Legend of Zelda series, worlds are meant to be explored. Though exploring is usually enjoyable enough through the in-game mechanics, the more zealous secret hunters tend to search in some of the strangest corners of the world, occasionally being rewarded in the form of hidden developer easter eggs. The Zelda series is no…
Anyone who’s played Ocarina of Time will know that Kakariko Village is home to everyone’s favorite gravedigger, Dampé. When Young Link first encounters Dampé, he will see him wandering Kakariko Graveyard at night digging up treasure. Link later returns as an adult and will discover that Dampé has passed and is resting in the same…
All things in the world of Termina are affected by a three-day cycle that plays on a continuous loop throughout Majora’s Mask. As the days and nights go by, each character follows a set schedule, dictating their behavior as the moon inches ever closer to Termina. The first cycle that Link spends in Termina, however,…
By the time Skyward Sword released in 2011, having an-game companion was nothing new to the Legend of Zelda series. Ever since Navi guided Link through the world of Ocarina of Time, the personal assistant feature has been something of a tradition in the Zelda series. From Tatl of Majora’s Mask to the King of…
The Gerudo is the most distinct and enigmatic of all the tribes to me within the Zelda series. With their warrior way of life, strong designs, and secretive traditions, the Gerudo have progressed far through the series in both appearance and use within the lore. From their first appearance to their latest portrayal, they are…
Twilight Princess is full of interesting secrets and Easter eggs, but not all of them are made equal. Some are cryptic messages, others are rich with game lore, and others still are just really, really fun. This one with Malo would fall into that last category. During the first segment of the game where you…
As you journey through Hyrule in Breath of the Wild, you will collect a variety of weapons from both monsters and chests which, as you use them, will break and be replaced with new weapons as you continue exploring. Depending on the type of monsters you fight or the location you’re in, you’ll receive different…
Springtime brings new life with budding flowers and chirping birds, and the warmer temperatures tend to encourage friend groups and romantic couples to spend more time outdoors. But it is still February, not quite spring, yet a month which is still considered to be romantic thanks to this one special day which happens to be…
