Tag: Zelda’s

Gameplay is without a doubt the most important feature of a Zelda game. Nearly every release has emphasized it over every other aspect — with the exception of Twilight Princess, which was designed to be a more cinematic experience — and rightfully so. Gameplay is the main feature of video games in general. The interactivity video games provide is something that no other visual medium can hope to recreate, making it an important factor in any video game, even if…

I’ve always loved seeing memorable side characters return in new Zelda games. The series is known for its recurring characters, with iconic ones like Link, Ganon, and Zelda herself, but many of its recurring characters aren’t at all important to the overall storyline, nor are they iconic (with the possible exception of Tingle, especially now that he has his own games). These recurring side characters are virtually a staple of the series now. It really started back with Ocarina of…

Zelda lore is truly unique. After over 25 years, we finally have a clear-cut timeline, and some very basic facts laid out: There are three Triforce pieces, several heroes, several princesses, and a monstrous succession of villains bred by hatred. But for every question each new game answers about the series’ lore, more questions arise. How does this world work? What is its history really like? How much of what we see in each Zelda game can we trust, when…

Hey guys! New video discussion. This isn’t really supposed to be about me making a point this time, although I guess I still try to do that at the end. This video is simply some thoughts on a topic I’ve been thinking about a lot lately… which is the idea of Zelda games as totally standalone experiences not meant to connect to the other games in the series. You can watch the video here or view the video embed after…

Ever since they first appeared in Ocarina of Time, there have been a lot of questions regarding the divinity of both Jabu-Jabu and the Deku Tree, though Jabu-Jabu especially. Many fans ask just how they qualify as deities. They are by no means gods as Western audiences understand. They live and die, they are tangible, physical, breathing beings living in Hyrule like any other mortal race. “Clearly,” the Western audience must be thinking, “there must be something more to this….

Zelda is a very long-running game series. The original Legend of Zelda first came out way back in 1986 in Japan. Video games are still a growing medium. They’ve caught a lot more attention and favor as of late, but they still haven’t matured into being as mainstream as movies, at least in the US. Despite this, Zelda is an incredibly well-known name. With the possible exception of Mario, the Zelda series is probably the single most well-known face in…