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…
I’m not ashamed to admit that I have my fair share of struggles with playing Zelda games. Although some of us these days could probably play some of the titles in our sleep, first play throughs aren’t quite as smooth. Even the best of players groan at certain mini games and gripe about this boss or that boss. Most of the time, Zelda games are a fantastic experience, but I’m sure we’ve all seen our share of the dreaded “Game…
I love The Legend of Zelda. All of the games are great, but I’m specifically more attracted to playing the 3D titles. I’ve often asked myself why this is; could it be the more stunning visuals, or the more intricate music? Could it be the mapping system, or some of the more unique fighting techniques that can only be found in 3D games? Or, if I get down to the nitty-gritty of the matter, is it because I’m just not…
Maybe it’s because information on Breath of the Wild 2 has been scarce and an official release date hasn’t been announced yet, but it’s easy to forget that we haven’t had a total drought of Zelda content. With the Skyward Sword remake last year, the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity spinoff a year before that, and the Link’s Awakening remake before that, there’s been a somewhat steady and consistent stream of Zelda game releases. It’s been great! But in the early 2000’s,…
Like the hardware they’ve been released on, Zelda games have come in many shapes and sizes. It was typical over the years for smaller, more modest releases to adorn Nintendo’s handheld systems, while major “main event” titles would receive a console release. With time, this line has become blurred. Former 3D powerhouses Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask have both received significantly overhauled 3DS rereleases, and the advent of the Virtual Console has brought many 2D classics to home consoles like the Switch. With a few…
One of my favorite movies of all time is Jurassic Park and that movie inspired my huge love of dinosaurs. Jurassic Park had a prolific impact on pop culture, much like how The Legend of Zelda has had a major impact on pop culture and the video game industry. So, do dinosaurs have a place in The Legend of Zelda? A dinosaur has already been present in at least one Zelda game. King Dodongo in Ocarina of Time is known…
The Ocarina of Time modding scene is certainly filled with a variety of ways to enjoy the game. For the most part, the unofficial ports and mods for the game exist for one of two reasons: to enable playability or for humor. In the case of this latest mod, made possible in a recently released unofficial PC port, we absolutely have one made with the aim of humor. This add-on for the Ocarina of Time PC port Ship of Harkinian makes the…
A good or bad gimmick can elevate or detract from a game, and the Zelda series is unique in that every single game has a distinct, unique gimmick associated with it that makes them ripe for examination! This week, we’re diving in and discussing what’s worked and what needed improvement over the years with Zelda gimmicks; Dual worlds are a favorite staple, but maybe stylus or motion controls weren’t for everybody. Transforming via masks was likewise awesome, so why did…
The Legend of Zelda has been one of Nintendo’s flagship franchises for a long time. In most instances, entries in this long-running series have been developed by Nintendo themselves. However, a handful of Zelda games have been helmed by external developers. Some of these are spin-off titles, like Koei Tecmo’s Hyrule Warriors games or the delightfully dreadful CD-i trio. Others, like the Oracles or The Minish Cap, are fully integrated into the main series. Despite Nintendo’s absence, most of these have been high…
In the spirit of Musical March Madness here at Zelda Dungeon, the newest installment of Tier Force Heroes sets out to rank the various instruments Link engages with throughout the Zelda series. Things get playfully heated between Gooey Fame, Corey Richmond, and Skull Kid Nico as they discuss their favorite and least favorite Zelda instruments– from the The Legend of Zelda‘s flute to Hestu’s maracas, and everything in between. The boys confront the challenge of ranking the Link’s Awakening instruments…
