Author: Chakell Herbert

Zelda lore is filled with some major ambiguity at times, but its mysteries are part of its spooky charm. These mysteries leave us fans theorizing about potential answers. For example, what are the Bargainer Statues in Tears of the Kingdom? Why does that crazy guy named Hino run around like a maniac during the Blood Moon by the Dueling Peaks Stable in Breath of the Wild? Who are the alien-like entities who attack Romani Ranch during the Carnival in Majora’s…

It’s my favorite spooktacular time of year! Around Halloween time, I usually have my share of spooky Nintendo music playlists going full blast in my home, which made me think of the many eerie themes that lurk in the dark corners of the Zelda series. For being such wholesome adventures, Zelda doesn’t hold back with horror elements at times, and sometimes they are my favorite segments of the games because of the courage it takes to topple them! As for…

The horror elements in the whimsical, fantastical world of Zelda have always been some of my favorite parts of the series. These moments really test your courage as much as Link’s and once you are able to move past your fear and conquer them, it really does make you feel like you’ve accomplished something amazing. Although some games are more scary than others in certain parts, there is one game that continues to instill me with true terror and anxiety…

A good game is nothing without its fantastic villains, and Zelda has one big baddie who we never seem to get tired of. Ganondorf, the Gerudo King, the Demon King, the King of Evil–whichever title you prefer–is without a doubt, Link and Zelda’s arch nemesis. It’s never not thrilling to go toe-to-toe with this terrifying giant. However, we have seen so many incarnations of him at this point in the series, I wonder, have we seen the last of this…

Another Nintendo Direct has come and gone without much news about our favorite franchise. Every time, I get an inkling of hope that we will hear news about two of the most iconic and largest adventures in the series, The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess; but alas, I’m disappointed each time. It’s really been convenient to have ports of older Zelda games like Majora’s Mask, Oracle of Seasons, and even The Minish Cap on the Switch. So why not these…

Tears of the Kingdom has now reached four months since release, and I’m already feeling nostalgic for this masterpiece of a game. In fact, I have had to step away from it lately just to allow all the emotions I felt throughout that first playthrough to sink in. As I look back at my first play through, there were some moments in particular that I would love to experience again for the first time. One moment I can think of…

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the end of Tears of the Kingdom. Something I have been thinking about for the past few months as I have pondered Tears of the Kingdom is the concept of sequels. As an avid reader, binge-watcher, and multi-fandom fanatic, I have had my fill of sequels to my beloved books, movies, and video games. I am all for expanding a story with more adventures, more interactions between my favorite characters, and more lessons and…

When I was a child, life was bliss. Aren’t those youthful days like that for most of us? We live life innocently and are ignorant of the deeper issues of the world. When we see a problem, we might worry about it for a moment, and then happily move on and refocus our attention on our favorite teddy bear, Barbie doll, or video game (I still turn to the latter these days, mind you). Then adulthood sets in. In the…

When I first played through The Wind Waker as a tween, I thought it was beyond hard. However, as I’ve traversed the Great Sea on multiple occasions as an adult, I don’t have much trouble navigating the islands, the temples, or the enemies anymore. But for newcomers to the series, I can see this game being a bit challenging! Having to navigate the Great Sea is pretty different from navigating the overworlds of other games in the series. There are…

Spoiler Warning: The article contains spoilers for the ending of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The comment section may also contain spoilers for the end of the game. We are going on 3 months since the release of one of the most anticipated games of the century. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been an absolute delight to play through and I already wish I could experience it for the first time again. It…