Category: Twilight Princess

Among the myriad highlights of last week’s Echoes of Wisdom trailer, one reveal in particular stood out to me. Near the end of the trailer, we were shown a brief glimpse of a dragon that looked virtually identical to Ocarina of Time’s Volvagia. Now, I don’t want to read too deeply into the implications of his supposed return. With the rise of multiverse-centric stories in today’s popular media, it’s tempting to theorize that this game’s mysterious Rifts might be connected…

This article contains spoilers for the following games: Link’s Awakening, Majora’s Mask, Oracle of Ages, Twilight Princess, A Link Between Worlds, Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom. It is recommended that you experience those stories as intended if you have not already. Proceed at your own risk. The Zelda franchise is one that has a history of diving headfirst into narratives that keep us on our toes. Although there are exceptions, the story teams over…

One of Nintendo’s most notable peculiarities is its love for quirky controller gimmicks. Zelda has been no stranger to this with the motion controls of the original Wii version of Skyward Sword, or the stylus controls of the two DS entries with Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks. Two less notable entries in the series which follow suit are Battle Quest, which is an Attraction within Nintendo Land on the Wii U, and Link’s Crossbow Training on the Wii. Both are…

A new fanzine celebrating Twilight Princess called “Near Dawn: A Twilight Princess Zine” has announced preorders. They are open now and will close on September 12, 2024. The zine has gorgeous original artwork, writing, and merch creations. Buyers can rest assured this project contains no AI-generated content. Production begins the day after preorders close, and shipping dates are yet to be determined. The zine has four bundles to choose from depending on what perks you want with your purchase. The first is…

Video game creators are known for at times having picky and perfectionistic streaks. Several years ago, Nintendo shared a series of interviews titled Iwata Asks, which featured beloved Global President Satoru Iwata with key game creators. Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto and producer Eiji Aonuma participated in one of the interviews, and they spoke about their experience of leading the production of Twilight Princess, the pivot to a more realistic art-style, and its dual release on the Wii and GameCube. During the…

As a longtime Zelda player, nothing instills more anxiety in me than the paralyzing, chilling, and unworldly screams of ReDeads. However, I also love these monsters because they add extra stakes to the situations they are placed in. You can usually find ReDeads in more gloomy, shadow-themed areas like the Shadow Temple or Ganon’s Castle in Ocarina of Time. But from time to time, you can find them in unexpected places, like the ones lurking beneath the Private Oasis in…

Link’s a sleepy hero. It’s a long-running trope in Zelda that the adventurer is sound asleep at the beginning of the games. Whether he’s found washed ashore and taken to a village home to recover, described as a “lazy boy,” or healing from hundred-year-old injuries, he rests before his quests. I like to think that at the end of each of his journeys, having saved the kingdom and rescued the princess, Link treats himself to a full night’s sleep. The…

Zelda side quests are pretty hit or miss for me. On the one hand, they’re sometimes my favorite part of a game; connecting with NPCs by doing outlandish favors is always a treat. On the other hand… Koroks, Maimais, Skulltulas, Poes; fetch quests like these have been annoying and tedious since Ocarina of Time, in my eyes. So, taking into account the full spectrum of quests that the Zelda series offers, what makes a side quest good, and what makes one bad? Let’s explore….

The Zelda series has proved time and time again that its formula equals success. It has a timeless story that’s so good it can be recycled over and over again. It has charming, well-designed characters that are easy to love, and to hate. The series boasts innovative gameplay mechanics that keep the player interested in each passing installment. It even has stunning soundtrack after stunning soundtrack to keep fans engaged. But what, out of all things mentioned here and more,…

Craig Tait, a Scottish artist, recently announced pre-orders are available for a new Zelda fan art book entitled “Out of the Lost Woods Vol. 2.” In the announcement on X, they revealed it will contain 60 pages of fan-made creations spanning the series. Pre-orders will receive an exclusive, bonus art card. ‘Out of the Lost Woods Vol.2’ is now available to pre-order! 60 pages featuring fanart from across the Zelda series! Pre-orders will receive a surprise bonus art card! Missed Vol.1?…