Tag: Recurring

Almost everyone knows how common it is to see new Zelda games include elements that have become staples of the series. Is there a Zelda fan that sees an arachnid or insect boss with a single eye and doesn’t yell “Gohma!”, or someone who doesn’t recognize the labyrinth of identical forks that was first established with the Lost Woods? For some Zelda fans it seems like it’s seeing these throwbacks to earlier games that define Zelda for them. To a…

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…