Category: The Legend of Zelda

A Zelda game’s final dungeon is the capstone on the entire game’s experience. Among the best are those that put every skill you’ve developed to the test, and those that revisit themes from across the game’s many regions. Expect the toughest combat challenges and the trickiest puzzles, as they will be the only thing keeping you from a confrontation with the main villain, whether it Ganondorf, Vaati, or others. So, which one of Zelda‘s final dungeons is the best? Which…

Every family seems to have that one problem child, the black sheep, if you will. Video games are no exception to this rule. Banjo Kazooie has Nuts & Bolts, Batman: Arkham has Blackgate, and Metroid has Other M. The Legend of Zelda even has its fair share of black sheep. Many would consider Four Swords Adventures a black sheep for its emphasis on multiplayer and episodic gameplay while others may point to the CD-I games for, well, too many reasons…

From the Raft to the Lens of Truth to Remote Bombs, Link’s arsenal is as varied as the challenges he comes across in his adventures. Some may have a very specific purpose, such as the Book of Mudora, while some can be handy in many situations, such as Magic Powder. Other items can be both fun and useful, such as the Hookshot or Clawshots. In seeing how Link uses many of these items to overcome challenges, I’m sure I’m not…

A notorious prototype copy of the NES classic The Legend of Zelda has finally made its way online. Video game archivist MrTalida (of the Keshi Corner preservation project) recently went to X to share that, following decades of ownership changes, the prototype’s ROM has been released by Frank Cifaldi (founder of the Video Game History Foundation). MrTalida’s post included a binary comparison between the prototype’s ROM and that of The Legend of Zelda‘s retail version, demonstrating just how much data…

Adding that perfect touch to your Zelda collection on display can be challenging. How do you pay homage to your favorite games or characters in ways that are both unique and aesthetically pleasing? What are the best eye-catching and yet subtle items for conveying your fandom to guests in your home? This is a great niche for Etsy creators to fill with hand-crafted creations which incorporate iconography from the Legend of Zelda series. My personal favorite Zelda game is Breath…

If you were to step into my house you’d see a variety of decorative items, photos, books, and memorabilia from my husband’s and my favorite series. We both love The Legend of Zelda and over the years we’ve collected games, books,  amiibo figures, and other odds and ends  from the series. So, what is your favorite item in your Zelda collection? When I started to write about this Daily Debate I was going to say my Zelda manga collection, but…

Japanese toy company Hanayama is famous for its cast disassembly puzzles, known as “Huzzles.” Last year, the company expanded its range with three Huzzles based on The Legend of Zelda. The set consists of the Triforce, the Hyrule Crest, and the Master Sword. The challenge of each is to figure out how to take the puzzle apart, and then reassemble it to its former glory. Each Huzzle has a MENSA difficulty rating, ranging from “Level 1 – Fun” to “Level 6…

Video game record label GameChops is back with more amazing The Legend of Zelda covers. Nashville-based composer and engineer Joshua Morse brings us a seven-track line-up in 16 bit SNES funk fashion. Tracks from this new Zelda Funk album include fan favorites from Ocarina of Time, A Link to the Past, and Twilight Princess. GameChops has released several Zelda albums in the past, with one of their most popular being Zelda and Chill. Zelda Funk is definitely a fun new take on fan favorite…

Nintendo doesn’t release direct 3D Zelda sequels very often. While The Wind Waker technically got Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks, those games had 2D style perspective, and only released on Nintendo’s handheld console of the time. Thus, Majora’s Mask and Tears of the Kingdom are the only full scale, big release 3D sequels in the series. Both games have copious merits in their own rights, but as we live in the age of comparison, I must pose the question: Is…

On April 15th, Hollywood Reporter announced that Keanu Reeves would be starring as Shadow in the upcoming Sonic 3 film. When you add this to his involved role as your companion in the video game Cyberpunk 2077, it’s pretty clear that he has an interest in the videogame culture and community. This has me wondering if Keanu Reeves could be part of the Zelda movie, or an upcoming game? If so, who would he play? This can go two different ways,…