Category: A Link Between Worlds

One of the most interesting innovations in the Zelda series is how players acquire the items they use throughout a game. For years, the method of acquiring items remained relatively unchanged in Zelda games. Players acquired items at the midpoints of dungeons, often after solving a puzzle or defeating an enemy. This item would then help the player progress through the rest of the dungeon. In 2013, Nintendo made a huge tweak to the Zelda formula in A Link Between…

The Legend of Zelda is an acclaimed series in its own right. Close to completing four decades, the franchise has consolidated itself even more with titles that innovate and stand out for different reasons; whether the classic Ocarina of Time for showing Hyrule in three dimensions for the first time, Twilight Princess for bringing the series back to more “realistic” graphics and implement sensory controls or Breath of the Wild, which gifted players with a magnificent and gigantic truly open…

The artists of Atelier Hylia have opened the galleries of Hyrule once again to show off their Master Studies of famous artworks featuring Zelda characters. Just in time for Valentine’s Day too! If this is your first time hearing the term “Master Study,” here’s a quick definition: a Master Study in art is a re-creation of a successful work of art with the goal of learning from the original artist’s techniques, process, and other decisions made for their work. Atelier…

If you’re reading this article right now, you’re probably a fan of the Legend of Zelda series, we know that. Some of us, maybe more die-hard fans, revisit our favorite titles in the series from time to time. With that, we already know what to expect from each title and manage to choose the one that will most likely soothe our nostalgia for the series at that moment. For example: if I feel like having the experience of a more…

In the early days of video games, before walkthroughs and guides were a click away on the internet, players had to rely on their own curiosity and ingenuity to unlock the secrets of a game. Occassionally the games themselves would provide hints to the player, available for those hitting a point of frustration or those low on time. Perhaps most nostaligic for fans of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is the Fortune Teller. The wacky little sprite bobs…

We all remember the first time we guided Link to that location in that game and embarked on conquering that dungeon. For some, it’s hookshotting to the top of the broken steps and entering the Forest Temple. For others, it’s being fired from a canon and landing atop the City in the Sky. And for others still, it’s hefting the statue before the Ice Palace. Each of these temples features one theme; be it forest, sky, or ice, these themes…

Throughout the Legend of Zelda series, we’ve seen our protagonist rise to heroism after first occupying (or apprenticing for) several different professions. In A Link to the Past, Link lives with his uncle, who is not clearly identified as belonging to one profession or another, though we can infer that he is a veteran soldier (given his ownership of both sword and shield). In the manga, he and Link are shown to be apple farmers. Given their proximity to the…

Get your headphones in, because this week, we’re taking a musical journey throughout the history of the Zelda series to rank and discuss every games main theme! We go back and find what works, what doesn’t, which games were short-changed, and which themes we would consider the best of all time. We’re playing every theme in the series, so sit back and groove out to the amazing music of the series. Don’t forget to let us know which main theme…

2023 looks to be the year of revival for the Zelda series, with Tears of the Kingdom mere months away from release! This new title is poised to take over the conversation among Zelda fans, but I have feeling it won’t completely drown out discussion about other beloved games in the series. Since 2017, Breath of the Wild has consistently been a hot topic online, as it seems like players are still unveiling new secrets almost six years later. Also, many of the series’…

All of Nintendo’s remakes of Zelda juggernauts like Ocarina of Time and Link’s Awakening have been very successful, adding modern enhancements while keeping the spirit of the original. But the list of games they could remake is still pretty long, with games like Oracle of Ages, The Minish Cap, and A Link Between Worlds as top candidates. If I could pick the Zelda game Nintendo remakes next, it would be A Link to the Past. They could use the same…