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One of the elements of The Legend of Zelda that has built and sustained its status in the world is the extent to which the players connect to the characters in the game. While this is not specific to just Zelda games, there is good reason that the protagonist in the series is named Link — an implication of the cord that binds the player to him in all actions and allows us to use him as a vessel and almost…

Sneaking around the Gerudo Fortress, hiding in the shadows of the Yiga Clan Hideout, and even freezing in place under a barrel in The Forsaken Fortress are just some of the heart-pounding stealth missions in the Zelda series. To be honest, I actually love stealth missions. I know they aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s something about the added tension of Link not being able to defend himself that really raises the stakes for me! I have a lot…

This post was co-authored by Kristen G. Rosario. This year’s Summer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) featured three Zelda titles — A Link to the Past, Twilight Princess, and Ocarina of Time. We here at Zelda Dungeon loved watching the stream, especially since it showcased some of the series’ most beloved titles. But beyond the action on the stream, our team also had the privilege of getting exclusive interviews with the runners from each game. So, kick back and relax (antithetical for speedrunners, we know),…

June 18th’s Nintendo Direct brought forth many talking points for Zelda fans. Of course it did — a brand new entry in the 2D Zelda series was revealed.  But my mind was racing even before Echoes of Wisdom graced our screens. It was all thanks to Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (I love Square Enix HD-2D games, but they seriously need to workshop their titles. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a bit lengthy.  I digress). I’ve played Octopath Traveler…

Recently, Nintendo officially announced that it will be ending repair services in Japan for the Wii U due to running out of spare parts for the console. With no regions left offering support and the Wii U eShop being shut down a few months ago, this announcement was the final nail in the coffin for anything pertaining to the system in an official capacity. As we finally close the book on the Big N’s eighth-generation video game console, it’s time…

Since the release of the trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, I have been fascinated by the purple, bottomless rift that sucks our favorite hero away. What is it? Where did it come from? Where is it sending the people it swallows? Seeing that this game likely falls into the Downfall Timeline which often features stories with alternate worlds like Lorule from A Link Between Worlds or the Dark World in A Link to the Past, I…

It’s time again for everyone’s favorite hypothetical Zelda game to return! That’s right – Zelda’s Percentages is back after 9 months! The premise is very simple: we make a hypothetical statement and assign a percentage on the likelihood of that statement coming true. This week is Echoes of Wisdom focused, as we touch on if the game can break 10 million in sales, whether Shiek makes a cameo appearance, if there will be a brand new villain, and if we’ll…

Since its inception, the Zelda team has sprinkled elements of the role-playing game genre throughout Link’s adventures. From Zelda II’s leveling system to Breath of the Wild’s upgradable armor, the series has been fairly dynamic in its tributes to RPG conventions. Now, whether one would classify any Zelda game as a proper RPG is pretty subjective, as games are continually borrowing from a variety of genres. These days, the term RPG means many different things to different people. For some,…

Back in May, we presented a pair of Daily Debates relating the recently released Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes to the upcoming live-action Zelda film — they share a director after all! While we could have done a better job with the timing of these articles — we were trying to capture some kneejerk reactions just as the first Apes reviews came in and then conduct a follow-up once people had a chance to see the film —…

Theories have been flooding the Zelda fandom since the announcement of Echoes of Wisdom last month! From discussions about dungeons, to the Triforce, to other story elements, fans are trying to piece together possible plot points that we can expect in September. However, with the release of the cover art for the much-anticipated game, Link looks… interesting. He is shrouded in the purple mist from the “void” he fell into and his facial expression is angry and menacing. Maybe the…