Tag: Oracle Week

Remember when Avengers: Infinity War came out? The Internet flooded with memes surrounding the movie’s claim that it was the “Greatest Crossover Event of All-Time.” Marvel’s bold claims aside, that slogan is exactly how I feel whenever I reminisce on Capcom and Square developed Nintendo titles. Super Mario RPG? Classic. The Minish Cap? Chef’s kiss to that. And, of course, we’re all celebrating the Oracle games this week. But is handing Hyrule Castle’s keys to another developer best for the franchise,…

I discovered The Legend of Zelda in 2001. While I had been first introduced to Link and the land of Hyrule through Super Smash Bros., my first true encounter with the series came with Majora’s Mask. I spent several sleepless nights playing through that game with a friend, and several sleepless nights more playing through Ocarina of Time. And once those adventures were concluded, I was ready for any, and I mean any, other Zelda experience that came my way….

After replaying Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, I began to consider who the best overt antagonist might be in the Oracle games. Veran and General Onyx both have fantastic costumes varying on Gerudo symbolism linked to Ganon. General Onyx resembles an Iron Knuckle clad in protective armour, complete with ball and chain; and Veran has a more sorceress vibe wearing a dress with flowing material. Both are dedicated to Ganon and willing to do anything to serve their…

In celebrating the 20th anniversary of Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons, I will take you on a tour of trees. Yes, you read that right, trees. Taking a stroll in the woods is awesome, so it’s no surprise that trees have become rooted in the Zelda series. We’ll dig into how trees are used in game and how they have grown in importance. I’ll plant some thoughts about their use in Oracle of Ages and Seasons, and I’ll branch out to consider some…

Underground kingdoms and extreme weather shifts, time travel and civilizations sprawling the ocean floor — The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages gave players an experience unlike any in the franchise by combining the magical worlds of Holodrum and Labrynna into a legendary tale. Two game cartridges, link codes unlocking a hidden ending, and one fantastic adventure: for many, the Oracle games represent the best of what two-dimensional Zelda has to offer. As we…

Although multiplayer wouldn’t be formally introduced to the Zelda series until the release of Four Swords for the Game Boy Advance in 2002, the experience of one person playing while others watch and input is something that has been relevant since the days of the NES; and it’s even more prevalent in today’s culture with the advent of streaming platforms such as Twitch and YouTube. Playing through a game with another person, whether as the one playing or just watching, is a…

Greetings, Zelda fans! The ZD Caption Contest is back again and ready for your chuckles! I hope you were able to celebrate The Legend of Zelda‘s 35th anniversary yesterday with joy and nostalgia. But, of course, the very first Zelda adventure isn’t the only game celebrating a big birthday this month. That’s right, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons are turning 20 this week, and Zelda Dungeon will be celebrating for the next seven days! Let’s kick off Oracle…

Rejoice, Zelda fans! Today marks the 35th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, a series that has captured the hearts of multiple generations of gamers, given so many fans the opportunity to be legendary heroes, and inspired so many video games to follow in its footsteps. We at Zelda Dungeon owe so much to the Zelda series and to the brilliant minds that built it. But The Legend of Zelda itself isn’t the only game celebrating a big birthday this month. The…