Author: Chakell Herbert

Link, our favorite hero of Hyrule, has had many different incarnations throughout the Zelda series. However, apart from the commonalities of wearing green, wielding a magical sword, and having a trusty steed and companion, there’s another similarity nearly every Link has: little to no family members. There are a few exceptions of course, like in The Wind Waker, where Link’s sister Aryll’s kidnapping is the triggering event that sets him out on his journey. His beloved grandma who suffers from…

The Zelda series is full of countless lovable, cooky, weird, and downright unsettling characters. In fact, there are some who seem quite sinister not only because of their appearance, but because of their suggestive dialogue or questionable actions. One of the first characters that come to mind that fit under the sinister umbrella for me is the Poe Collector from Ocarina of Time, who makes some suggestive comments when talking about how handsome Link is, stating that he could “run…

The Zelda fandom has countless theories about the series’ games, with stories bolstering conversations all over the web these days. One thing I love about my favorite series of all time is the fact that the developers often leave side details or elements in these games ambiguous. Many story points are often hinted at or implied, but not directly shown on screen, leaving fans with opportunities to theorize potential answers. One such story point that always provides me with scintillating…

With the future of the Zelda series looking to be more open-world oriented, I feel slightly sobered at the idea that we might not get such versatile swordplay like we did in past entries in the series. Don’t get me wrong, I love being able to use a plethora of weapons to best baddies in Tears of the Kingdom. However, one of the best combat systems in the series to me is still Twilight Princess’, because of the Hidden Skill…

Because we are coming up on almost a year since Tears of the Kingdom‘s release (can you believe it?), I’ve been pondering how well this direct sequel to Breath of the Wild continued the original story and enriched that version of Hyrule. I, for one, loved the continuity elements between the two games and enjoyed seeing how familiar settings were changed over a few years (how NPCs had grown up, etc). Tears of the Kingdom is a rarity in the…

With Mario, Donkey Kong, and now Animal Crossing receiving official LEGO sets, many Zelda fans (myself included) are likely wondering the same thing: where are the Zelda LEGO sets? With how popular LEGO builds are and how well Tears of the Kingdom has been received since its release last year, creating Zelda-themed LEGOs seems like a no-brainer! While there hasn’t been an official announcement that any such set is in development, there have been rumors circulating around a potential Deku Tree…

With Valentine’s Day upon us, I have been pondering the love presented in my favorite video game series. Throughout the many games in the Legend of Zelda franchise, there are quite a few love stories showcased! There’s Yeto and Yeta in Twilight Princess, suggestions of something between Ravio and Princess Hilda when you read the cowardly hero’s diary in A Link Between Worlds, and the absolute icons that are Anju and Kafei from Majora’s Mask. I am here for all the…

With Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth releasing this month and hearing all the fans theorize about what differences this game’s story will have to the original, I have been pondering about potential opportunities Nintendo would have if they gave the same treatment to one of the best games they’ve ever created: Ocarina of Time. Yes, Ocarina of Time already got a remake treatment with Ocarina of Time 3D on the Nintendo 3DS, but I’m talking about a true, open-world, modern remake….

Cozy games, namely games that make you want to stay inside all day, drink your favorite hot beverage, and snuggle in a blanket, are all the rage these days. Maybe it’s because we’re in that lull of winter right now, but I have been getting the itch to play cozy games all day long and neglect all my other responsibilities. When you first think of cozy games, you might think of hits like Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing. However, the…

With Ocarina of Time still coming in at the number-one spot in Zelda Dungeon’s 2023 Best Zelda Ever list, it goes to show that many of the adventures in this series are timeless, still managing to capture our hearts with each revisit. In fact, I can honestly say that I have replayed classics like The Wind Waker, Ocarina of Time, Skyward Sword, and A Link to the Past too many times to count. However, with this new open world style…