Tag: In Depth

With the Valentine’s Day holiday coming up, I’ve been thinking about who Link might spend it with. There’s obviously Zelda, Saria, Malon, or the less remembered Marin– and hey, he could even call-up Peatrice to see if she’s free on Sunday. But then I remembered, Link was once betrothed! The all too amorous and forward Princess Ruto of the Zoras bagged the Hero of Time when he was just a little boy and has been smitten with him ever since….

The Legend of Zelda is a series known for its miraculous gameplay and awe inspiring storylines, but casual gamers often overlook the genius of its development. The developers who worked on Twilight Princess (arguably the most detailed Zelda game, visually) skillfully constructed a massive world and paid attention to every minute detail– right down to the characters’ eyes. ClassicGameJunkie takes a close look at the development of Twilight Princess Link’s eyes in his YouTube series “How Did They Do That!?”…

Welcome to the sixth installment of Piece of Heart, where we look at The Legend of Zelda series through the eyes of a literary professor and examine how its literary elements enhance the gaming experience. This week’s lesson is titled “Hanseldee and Greteldum” so we’ll scour the Zelda series in search of parallels to fairy tales (oddly enough I found none alluding to Hansel and Gretel, nor Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, so I changed the title rather than be…