The Legend of Zelda: Evil Intentions that Reveal a Hidden Purpose
One of the reasons Link became one of the most relatable heroes in the gaming world is due to his humble beginnings… he wasn’t a prince, a soldier, or even […]
The Legend of Zelda: Discovering the Answers to Our Prayers In Someone Else’s “Side Quest”
“Fetch quests” in role-playing games are a pretty standard part of the experience, and the Legend of Zelda is no exception. Sure, there is an evil warlord trying to take […]
Legend of Zelda: Recharging our Sword by Taking the Time to Heal
Link’s iconic “Sword Beam” attack from the first “Legend of Zelda” on the NES was a powerful, game-changing ability, but it carried a specific requirement for its’ usage… Link had […]
Breath of the Wild: Content Beyond the Endgame
When we finally reach the end of a Legend of Zelda title, typically all that remains for us to do is to passively watch a few last cutscenes and enjoy […]
The Legend of Zelda: The Problem With Taking a “Hack and Slash” Approach to Every Situation
In the worlds of Hyrule and beyond, I typically lean towards a “hack and slash” approach, even when the game provides me with more nuanced options. Mission that’s designed for […]
The Legend of Zelda: Working in Mysterious Ways
Over my years of adventures with the Legend of Zelda series I have found that there are parts or each game that don’t make a whole lot of sense, and […]
The Legend of Zelda: Private Obedience Before Public Victories
There’s a good reason why we don’t turn on a Legend of Zelda game and immediately head into a fight with Ganon, the evil mastermind behind most of the entries […]
Legend of Zelda and the “Pieces of Heart” Hidden in our “Dungeons”
At the beginning of our journey in the Legend of Zelda, we typically start out with a small amount of “hearts” that represent our health bar. As we play through […]
Legend of Zelda: A Beautiful Mosaic Made up of Many Confusing Parts
While there are a handful of titles released in the Legend of Zelda series that are direct sequels to a previous game in the franchise, the majority of them didn’t […]
The Legend of Zelda: No Cheat Codes Permitted
While there are certainly many secrets to seek out and find in a Legend of Zelda title, it’s one of the few franchises that doesn’t contain “cheat codes” that artificially […]
Finding God in Video Games 