Sometimes, it’s nice to take a break from the traditional Legend of Zelda formula, and see what other kinds of games the world has to offer. In the past, spin-offs have often taken a backseat for most franchises, allowing the main titles to shine more. Most people ignore them altogether, as they often don’t reach the same level of quality or depth as the main series. For Zelda, these include titles such as Link’s Crossbow Training or Freshly Picked Tingle’s…
Another spin around the sun has come and went, and with it, the latest installment of Zelda Dungeon’s proudest yearly tradition: Best. Zelda. Ever! 2022 marked the first year in quite some time where we had no real Zelda activity. No new games were released, no new projects were announced, it was… quiet. Although we got a title for the long-awaited sequel to Breath of the Wild, 2022 seemed like a year that could best be described as the calm…
While Bokoblins made their Zelda debut in The Wind Waker, they’ve since become an enemy staple of any new Zelda game. Bokoblins can be found in subsequent mainline titles like Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, and Breath of the Wild, spin-off franchises like Hyrule Warriors, and even crossover games like Cadence of Hyrule. There have been several iterations of the Bokoblin’s design. Bokoblins are pointy creatures with sharp angles and spiked tails in The Wind Waker, while their Twilight Princess counterparts…
It’s been over a week since the end of the 11th annual Zelda Dungeon Marathon. The event was a smashing success, gathering dozens of ZD staffers and special guests over the course of eight days and resulting in $16,212.61 USD raised for the charity Starlight Children’s Foundation. It is an overwhelmingly positive result for such a chaotic week, however the chaos still remains in Twitch archives as well as our memories. As an attendee, it is especially hard for me…
From iconic weapons like Master Sword and the Hookshot, to classic weapons like Bombs and the Bow and Arrow, these items have become synonymous with the Zelda experience. There have been some variations over the years, such as the Rune Bomb and elemental Arrows like Fire, Ice, and Light, and it’s a smart way to reuse weapons while updating their utility in the series for puzzle-solving and combat. Personally, I’ve always had a soft spot for the Bow and Arrow…
Attention Zelda fans of Canada! A huge sale has been announced by Nintendo of Canada, featuring dozens of digital games including The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda + Cadence of Hyrule Season Pass. You’ll want to act fast because the sale ends July 6th, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. 🚨 Save up to 50% on a big ol’ super selection of games & DLC for the Nintendo Switch system!…
3…2…1… GO! As that was being written I could not help but hear but the sounds you hear when you’re getting ready to race in Mario Kart. Racing games are quite popular among gamers and games like Mario Kart have been popular for years. So, would you play a Legend of Zelda racing game? A Zelda character has already appeared in a racing game and that’s our hero Link! Link has been a playable character in Mario Kart 8 for…
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No, not Christmas — it’s Zelda Dungeon’s annual BEST. ZELDA. EVER! This year was an exciting and eventful year for the Legend of Zelda series, as we saw a couple new releases and a tease of what’s to come. Just missing the cuff of last year’s Best Zelda Ever list was Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, a game that was billed as the prequel to Breath of the Wild, which will enter…
Video games are the ultimate immersive experience, combining visuals, sounds, and player control in a way that other types of media fall short. Zelda games are no exception, immersing players into the magical world of Hyrule and other surrounding lands into order to navigate the miracle of a hero coming to save the day. Music is a huge part of this dynamic, as it is always tailored to the current situation, whether you are triumphantly storming Hyrule Castle or relaxing…
Cadence of Hyrule was the game that constantly took me by surprise, from the first time it was announced as a rhythm-based adventure set in Hyrule to the first time I got my hands on it and had all my doubts cast aside. Although perhaps an obstacle that some never quite got used to, the gameplay came naturally to me. Being a former musician, sticking to the beat was never a problem as long as I could hear the music,…
