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One of most interesting characters from Breath of the Wild is the Zora Champion Mipha. A healer with a gentle nature, the character is one of the kindest in the Zelda series, selflessly using her powers to help others. She harbors an affection for Link and even crafts a Zora tunic specially for him. While Mipha is eventually killed by Waterblight Ganon, she lives on in the memory of her charismatic brother Sidon and the rest of the Zora tribe….

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is without a doubt everybody’s go-to “cozy campfire” game currently. Even those who aren’t fans of the series have found some form of comfort thanks to this game, such as with shared images and videos from the game. The St. Louis-based ocarina manufacturer STL Ocarina is using the game to entertain the masses with a rather interesting take on an Ocarina of Time medley. Using Animal Crossing: New Horizons as the foundation for this idea, they’ve taken…

Later this month, Majora’s Mask will turn 20 years old. And although our upcoming celebrations will include the Nintendo 64 version, our latest Hyrule Compendium video is devoted to Majora’s Mask 3D — with a few comparisons to the original game, of course. Mases and Goo dive into discussion, and both weigh in on whether this is the greatest remake of a Zelda game. Give the video a watch to find out whether they both agree! With the question at…

Since 1998, Ocarina of Time‘s soundtrack has been remixed and re-imagined by many fans and composers across the world.  Whether it is the epic “Hero of Time” album or more experimental lofi and synthesized tracks, avid fans have access to innumerable tributes to the N64 classic. Even minor themes have received a large amount of attention from the fan music community. This mesmerizing remix by Emunator includes elements of “Potion Shop”, “Serenade of Water”, and “Water Temple”. These three themes…

Breath of the Wild has been around for a few years, and players around the world have continued to show their skills and love for the game. Now, four of the world’s top players have banded together to create a beautiful, cinematic “love letter” to this acclaimed Zelda title. The montage, entitled “The Four”, follows these four players as they show off their amazing gameplay skills. Content creators Kleric from United States East Coast, RinHara5aki from US West Coast, CHC…

Of the many games in which Nintendo’s flagship character Mario has been featured, one of most memorable is the flat, paper-like classic known as Paper Mario. This RPG title re-envisioned the long-running Mario franchise with creativity and charm, and fans of Nintendo have since wondered what such a re-imagining would look like for The Legend of Zelda. Well, look no further than this recent fan-animated short from YouTube channel 64 Bits. Various artists harnessed the child-like charm of the Paper…

Through the new power of terraforming, the mythical lands of Hyrule and Koholint Island have come to life in Animal Crossing: New Horizons as two players reform their islands to match these classic maps. Reddit user VaynMaanen modeled their town after Hyrule from A Link to the Past. Following “four grueling days of terraforming,” the resemblance is strong. From Kakariko Village to Death Mountain, the creator has detailed their island with iconic landmarks from the SNES classic. What’s more, VaynMaanen noted construction…

Skyward Sword has one of the best soundtracks in the entire Zelda series. Since it was the first Zelda game with an orchestrated score, the game included some of the richest arrangements of classic songs like “Zelda’s Lullaby”. In addition to classics from previous games, the soundtrack also includes amazing new compositions like “Fi’s Theme” and “Ballad of the Goddess”. The combination of these new stand-outs and old favorites creates one of the most well-rounded soundtracks in franchise history. This…

Since late 2016, publisher VIZ Media has been releasing special “Legendary Edition” versions of Akira Himekawa’s popular The Legend of Zelda manga series. These deluxe editions — which are available for the Ocarina of Time, Oracle of Ages & Seasons, Majora’s Mask & A Link to the Past, The Minish Cap & Phantom Hourglass, and Four Swords adaptations — have featured new covers and colored art pieces by Himekawa. Fans who have not yet picked up these Legendary Editions now have…

Much like the “Song of Time”, “Oath To Order” plays a key story role in Majora’s Mask. Link learns this song after completing the Woodfall Temple, where he frees the first of the Four Giants. Ultimately, the ocarina song has only one purpose: to summon the Four Giants to Clock Town before the moon crashes into it. The entire song has a sadness that perfectly fits the dark world of Termina. There is a beauty in the song, but the…