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The Zelda series has some stunning maps. Even the 2D games have iconic ones, especially when you think about their versatility (consider A Link to the Past and its Dark World), and how they manifest in remakes (consider Link’s Awakening DX versus its 2019 version). So, Scatterbrained Creations undertook a massive project to recreate a 3D diorama of Hyrule’s intricate map from Breath of the Wild. After drawing the map and cutting out some foamboard, work could begin. Stacking spare…

In the Legend of Zelda series, a handful of towns make appearances in multiple games, with each version having its own unique aesthetic and charm. Hyrule Castle is a commonly occurring location in Zelda, but the adjacent Castle Town doesn’t always appear with it. When it does, it is often a market square for buying goods, a hub connecting multiple key regions, and/or filled with non-playable characters (NPCs) for mini-games, side quests, or informants advancing the game’s narrative. In my…

Video game record label GameChops is back with more amazing The Legend of Zelda covers. Nashville-based composer and engineer Joshua Morse brings us a seven-track line-up in 16 bit SNES funk fashion. Tracks from this new Zelda Funk album include fan favorites from Ocarina of Time, A Link to the Past, and Twilight Princess. GameChops has released several Zelda albums in the past, with one of their most popular being Zelda and Chill. Zelda Funk is definitely a fun new take on fan favorite…

Something Zelda games almost always get right is their endings. An epic clash with the big bad is typically preceded by a series of challenges that put everything you’ve learned to the test. These include grueling fights with the biggest enemies in the game and puzzles that require the use of nearly every item you’ve collected on your journey. Even open-ended games like Breath of the Wild or Tears of the Kingdom have the path to the boss littered with…

Nintendo doesn’t release direct 3D Zelda sequels very often. While The Wind Waker technically got Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks, those games had 2D style perspective, and only released on Nintendo’s handheld console of the time. Thus, Majora’s Mask and Tears of the Kingdom are the only full scale, big release 3D sequels in the series. Both games have copious merits in their own rights, but as we live in the age of comparison, I must pose the question: Is…

One of my favorite kind of Zelda covers to tackle here at Zelda Dungeon are those where it’s a musician using an instrument I have never heard of at all. That’s what we have today, as musician Hyrule Whistler brings us a cover of “Lon Lon Ranch” from Ocarina of Time using a Low D MK Kelpie Irish whistle. While this musical apparatus may seem familiar, there’s actually more to it than meets the eye. The Irish whistle, AKA the…

One of most intriguing aspects of the Zelda series is the developers’ resistance to making direct sequels. While there have been a handful of Zelda sequels, most of the games can stand on their own in terms of art style, game world, and narrative. Even the direct sequels in the Zelda series like Zelda II and Majora’s Mask play remarkably different from their predecessors or take place in exciting new worlds. The resistance to sequels is part of what makes Tears…

King Gleeok is a gigantic dragon from Tears of the Kingdom that strikes three different shades of elemental fear into the hearts of those it encounters. This beast is certainly a trial to face if you come unprepared, but can still be a massive task in defeating it even if you’re ready. While this custom LEGO build of King Gleeok from Mitch of MitchBuilds may not strike that same imposing fear, it still provided this LEGO builder with an uphill…

On April 15th, Hollywood Reporter announced that Keanu Reeves would be starring as Shadow in the upcoming Sonic 3 film. When you add this to his involved role as your companion in the video game Cyberpunk 2077, it’s pretty clear that he has an interest in the videogame culture and community. This has me wondering if Keanu Reeves could be part of the Zelda movie, or an upcoming game? If so, who would he play? This can go two different ways,…

While you can take your chances inside Ocarina of Time‘s Shadow Temple without the Lens of Truth, I think it’s fair to say the item does improve Link’s chances inside the dungeon. That’s why it’s good to see the likes of Alex from 1up-crafts help our hero out as he shows how to build your very own Lens of Truth. This isn’t a simple crafting video, as Alex puts in some key details that make this iconic Zelda item stand…