Category: A Link to the Past

From the Raft to the Lens of Truth to Remote Bombs, Link’s arsenal is as varied as the challenges he comes across in his adventures. Some may have a very specific purpose, such as the Book of Mudora, while some can be handy in many situations, such as Magic Powder. Other items can be both fun and useful, such as the Hookshot or Clawshots. In seeing how Link uses many of these items to overcome challenges, I’m sure I’m not…

Games Done Quick (GDQ), which speedruns games in marathon format for charity, has released its list of games to be featured in the upcoming Summer Games Done Quick 2024 (SGDQ) week-long event. This includes three Zelda titles: A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, and Twilight Princess. The marathon will take place from June 30th through July 6th in Minneapolis, and it will be streamed live on Twitch. GDQ states on its website that it has raised over $45…

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…

One of the most thrilling parts of my favorite Zelda games is the iconic moment where Link retrieves what is known as the “Blade of Evil’s Bane,” or sometimes the “Sword that Seals the Darkness,” or its most common name, the Master Sword. Link has a whole bunch of different weapons in his arsenal in every entry in the series. Sometimes those weapons are even other magical swords, but there is something about a Zelda game that includes the Master…

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…

Skyloft is one of the most calming environments in the Zelda series — save the Remlits after dark. Skyward Sword pairs the island with an equally soothing theme, and the sounds do an excellent job of translating the scenery’s pastels into a song, which is why it works so wonderfully on piano. Meet Michael Tai, a talented pianist who made a lovely piano cover of Skyloft’s theme. It delivers the buoyant joy of the original track, evoking the nostalgia we all…

The rise of online marketplaces and e-commerce companies like Etsy have given fans more options in how they showcase their love of different film, television, or video game franchises. The Zelda series is one of the most popular video game series on online marketplaces like Etsy, and I am always amazed at the creative products that fans can pick up from talent creators. For Zelda fans looking to decorate their first apartments or houses, these online market places are filled…

Collecting is such a large part of Zelda (Rupees, Pieces of Heart, Empty Bottles, weapons, cooking ingredients, any number of dungeon/plot MacGuffins, etc.) that it’s pretty easy to see why so many Zelda fans extend the act of collecting into the real world. Nintendo itself has played directly into this, offering a variety of series memorabilia for purchase. This includes limited-edition consoles, amiibo, and Special, Master, and Collectors’ editions of games that come with artbooks, statues, and soundtracks. Aside from…

Nostalgia is a powerful emotion for gamers. If you grew up playing games as a kid, there’s a certain connection you’ll always have to the titles and consoles of your youth. It’s not just the memories of the specific games, but also the specific sounds and tactile feelings from the console, the controller, and other aspects of the hardware. Maybe it’s the distinct click when inserting the cartridge, the experience of pushing the power button or switch, the feel of…

Since the Super Smash Bros. series started back in 1999 on the N64, The Legend of Zelda has been an integral part of the games. In the subsequent installments on every Nintendo console generation since then (plus the 3DS handheld), additions of various forms paying tribute to The Legend of Zelda saga have been integrated to widen and deepen the experience of fans. Super Smash Bros. Melee for the GameCube saw the inclusion of three more fighters with the combo…