Link’s Awakening is one of the most charming, unique, and memorable games in the series. Even before its 2019 facelift for the Switch, it was routinely ranked in some people’s top handful of games in the series. Part of the game’s charm comes from the characters and locations across Koholint Island, and one notable character is Old Man Ulrira, who will talk to Link over the telephone at various spots across the island. You can visit him in his actual…
The artist community build around the Zelda series is truly incredible. Whether it is musical covers/arrangements, zines, hand-made goods, or an assortment of other creative projects, there is no end to the brilliant work done by people who love the series. Going along with art related to the series, I also enjoy artists’ time lapses and speed paints related to their Zelda pieces. As someone who has always admired art, but never been any good at it, it is incredible…
It’s music time again! Video game cover band The Game Brass has released their latest album. It is an ensemble selection of the Zelda series’ most popular music tracks titled Horns of Hyrule. On their Twitter page, the band announced that pre-orders of their album have opened. It’s TIME! Pre-Orders for our newest album, “Horns of Hyrule”, are OPEN NOW! 🎶🎺 Music from The Legend of Zelda series, 11 tracks, 16-piece brass ensemble, features 40 brass playing friends, all…
As fans, we each have our own set of tastes when it comes to gauging the quality of an experience. In terms of the Zelda series, that means there will be some games that we like and some we don’t. But I think the majority of fans are in agreement that there have been some good soundtracks across franchise’s past thirty-five years. Music has been an integral part of Zelda games, as it carries the tone for each locations and character. This tone assists…
It is no secret that few Zelda games have been as off-formula as the series’ second game. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link is nowadays widely considered a black-sheep for its side-scrolling gameplay and punishing difficulty. Being born at least seven years after this game was released, I first encountered Zelda II as part of a bundle pack on the Gamecube known as The Legend of Zelda Collector’s Edition. Personally, I didn’t care for the game too much at the…
For the last decade YouTube Content Creator Cuccolover has worked behind the scenes on videos in collaboration with various YouTube theorists to help build up their channels, all while having the desire to create her own. That dream is finally in motion with the release of her new video: Sacred Salvation. The video looks at the series from the lens of eastern culture/religion, and the broader implication is that the sky is the realm of the gods. The dragons in…
In video game trailers, Zelda games especially, one of the things that usually stands out is the music. Without a doubt, one of the best parts of the latest trailer for the upcoming Breath of the Wild sequel was the music that kicked in once we saw Link falling through the sky. The music was bombastic, filled with nostalgia for its predecessors, and truly set the tone of a grand and epic adventure. Over on YouTube, creator MegaBaz released a…
Warning: the following article contains plot spoilers for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. If you have never played through the game before, you may want to bookmark this piece and enjoy at a later date. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD has been out for nearly a week now, and many are experiencing the beauty of the story for the first time. Veteran Zelda gamers of course know that the epic 10-year-old game tells the origin story of the Master…
The Legend of Zelda boasts a vibrant community of creators who show their passion for the series through artistic expression. With so many artists, writers, musicians, and creators of merchandise, it’s also important to recognize the organizers who provide the platforms and forums that bring the fruits of their labor to wider audiences. One such publication, a Zelda-themed zine called Seal the Darkness has revealed this awesome cover art for the approaching release. Hosted by art challenge Linktober, Seal the Darkness is a fanzine focusing…
Breath of the Wild is an expansive world. While light on story content in its ruined state, Hyrule certainly has a vast array of nooks and crannies to be explored. Even a bare-bones run of the game between the main villages, Divine Beasts, and Hyrule Castle will take you through quite a few different environments. To stay engaged with Breath of the Wild, some players impose rules upon themselves for heightened challenge. And here is a prime example of that…
