“It is an endless cycle of life… the changing seasons!” The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages & Oracle of Seasons are very much two halves...
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is not a particularly challenging game, but it also couldn’t afford to be. Understandably, Nintendo’s ambition in transitioning the...
Ocarina of Time is often compared directly to A Link to the Past when discussing The Legend of Zelda. Both titles feature near-identical pacing, a story...
“For this game, I really tried to create characters with personality, so that’s what I’d like you to see.” – Kensuke Tanabe, Script Writer & Right-Hander...
“Long ago, in the beautiful kingdom of Hyrule surrounded by mountains and forests . . .” A Link to the Past’s legacy is often attributed to...
If there’s one thing the original Legend of Zelda values above all else, it’s player freedom. In the context of the NES classic, this meant trusting...
“Can Link really destroy Ganon and save Princess Zelda? Only your skill can answer that question. Good luck. Use the Triforce wisely.” The Legend of Zelda’s...
“We named the protagonist Link because he connects people together.” If The Legend of Zelda has one true unifier, it’s Link. The relationship between Link and...
Ura Zelda: A Brief History Following the release of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, series creator Shigeru Miyamoto tasked his development team with remixing...
“Well, do you want to go fishing for 20 Rupees?” If there’s one unifier that defines The Legend of Zelda as a franchise, it’s freedom. Even...
“If there is evil in the world, it lurks in the hearts of man.” From action to turn-based, JRPGs to WPRGs, the Super Nintendo was the...
10 Years Later: Breaking Down the Core Themes of Red Dead Redemption “Change is only good when it makes things better.” Red Dead Redemption’s narrative is defined by...
“Time passes, People move. Like a river’s flow, it never ends.” Everything shows its age, but good game design is good forever. The Legend of Zelda:...
“Embrace your dreams.” In an RPG stuffed with plenty of memorable optional content, the death of Zack Fair is arguably Final Fantasy VII’s greatest secret. By...
“And so the hound weaves his final chapter in this tale of life.” Final Fantasy VII is considered one of the greatest video games of all...
What purpose does the average sidequest serve in The Legend of Zelda? The original Legend of Zelda featured a mini side quest where Link could deliver a letter that...
“There are some things in life you can’t change no matter how hard you try…” – Cremia, The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask (2000) Although art often centers...
Featured image courtesy HDWallpaperim.com “The Goddess of Time is protecting you. If you play the Song of Time, she will aid you . . .” Time...
Keeping in mind Advent Children released 8 years after Final Fantasy VII, characters like Zack and Aerith were able to garner their own legacies.
“When it’s time for the Planet to die, you’ll understand that you know absolutely nothing.” Video games as an art form are able to engage with...