Category: Ocarina of Time

Animated videos depicting moments from video game history have allowed fans to recreate their memories using unique art styles and interpretive emotions to convey the experiences had. Sometimes, rather than a “factual” depiction of what happened in the game, the creator focuses on the potential internal experience had by the player, showing their feelings towards certain events and NPCs, or ways they may have wished to play the game. Enter Fela animations, and their recreation of some of the opening…

In the age of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, unconventional solutions to problem-solving are the name of the game. Director Hidemaro Fujibayashi told Game Informer in a 2023 interview that one of the goals in the development of the open world Zelda games was to create obstacles for the player where “there are many answers to a single problem, and all of them can potentially be correct.” So, the player will have a variety of tools…

Collecting is such a large part of Zelda (Rupees, Pieces of Heart, Empty Bottles, weapons, cooking ingredients, any number of dungeon/plot MacGuffins, etc.) that it’s pretty easy to see why so many Zelda fans extend the act of collecting into the real world. Nintendo itself has played directly into this, offering a variety of series memorabilia for purchase. This includes limited-edition consoles, amiibo, and Special, Master, and Collectors’ editions of games that come with artbooks, statues, and soundtracks. Aside from…

We are in the age of remasters and remakes. Just look at some of the movies and shows released in the past few months, or those slated for release later this year: Mean Girls, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Road House, and both the Ghostbusters and Planet of the Apes franchises all received or are receiving new remakes or reboots in just the first half of 2024, and the list goes on. Disney continues their mission of…

The internet loves a good hot take. All year round, whether you frequent Facebook, Reddit, Bluesky, or the website formerly known as Twitter, users are always ready to share their most controversial or contrarian opinions on just about any given topic. If an unpopular opinion would likely prompt an angry mob to point a dozen swords at your face or chain you in the center of crowded coliseum, you know that your average netizen will swiftly and smugly share it…

“The Man Who Sold the World”…”All Along the Watchtower”…”I Shot the Sheriff” They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but what happens when the imitation surpasses the original? The three songs just listed are more well-known by the artists who covered them (Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix Experience, and Eric Clapton, respectively) than the original composers (David Bowie, Bob Dylan, and Bob Marley). While this comparison of popularity may not translate when comparing covers of Zelda songs to their original versions,…

Nostalgia is a powerful emotion for gamers. If you grew up playing games as a kid, there’s a certain connection you’ll always have to the titles and consoles of your youth. It’s not just the memories of the specific games, but also the specific sounds and tactile feelings from the console, the controller, and other aspects of the hardware. Maybe it’s the distinct click when inserting the cartridge, the experience of pushing the power button or switch, the feel of…

It’s a logical leap for a franchise known for its intricate puzzles to have a series of complementary jigsaws. As someone who always has a puzzle on the table as a work-in-progress, I will eventually run out of Zelda-themed ones. Gorgeous designs from The OP Games/USAopoly, Winning Moves, and Ravensburger are only several makers known for making Zelda puzzle — this doesn’t even include the vast sea of fan-made jig-saws. Last year, USAopoly gave fans a stunning 1,000-piece Tears of…

The Zelda fandom has countless theories about the series’ games, with stories bolstering conversations all over the web these days. One thing I love about my favorite series of all time is the fact that the developers often leave side details or elements in these games ambiguous. Many story points are often hinted at or implied, but not directly shown on screen, leaving fans with opportunities to theorize potential answers. One such story point that always provides me with scintillating…

Since the Super Smash Bros. series started back in 1999 on the N64, The Legend of Zelda has been an integral part of the games. In the subsequent installments on every Nintendo console generation since then (plus the 3DS handheld), additions of various forms paying tribute to The Legend of Zelda saga have been integrated to widen and deepen the experience of fans. Super Smash Bros. Melee for the GameCube saw the inclusion of three more fighters with the combo…