The Water Temple – Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 11

There may be no Zelda dungeon more infamous than Ocarina of Time's Water Temple. Will Joe and Shannon become yet another victim to the convoluted multi-level aquatic behemoth? Or will they triumph in the face of Spikes, Tektites, and creepy shadow versions of themselves? Sit down with your hosts, Shannon and Joe, as they play,… [Read More]

The Ice Cavern – Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 10

Zora's Domain is frozen over and neither the Zoras nor Link's old flame(?) are anywhere to be seen. With limited options, Link goes spelunking, exploring the Ice Cavern and discovering the Iron Boots hidden within. Sit down with your hosts, Shannon and Joe, as they play, discuss and theorize their way through Nintendo's Legend of… [Read More]

The Fire Temple – Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 9

The Fire Temple, a scorching hot dungeon located deep within Death Mountain Crater filled with imprisoned Gorons waiting to be eaten by the Subterranean Lava Dragon, Volvagia. Holding the Megaton Hammer, the legendary weapon once wielded by Darunia's ancestor, surely Link has a chance at reawakening the next Sage.. WHOEVER THAT MIGHT BE. Sit down… [Read More]

Breath of the Wild Timeline Placement – Tandem Legends Bonus 001

Breath of the Wild has found a place within the Legend of Zelda timeline. With news like this we couldn't not talk about it. How can a game like Breath of the Wild be part of the timeline? Why is it so distantly placed? What does this mean for Tandem Legends? Why does Joe keep… [Read More]

Death Mountain – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 8

The Forest at peace once again and Saria now serving as the Forest Sage, it's time to head for the very angry looking Death Mountain that we've been trying to pretend we hadn't noticed. After spending some time exploring all that Hyrule has to offer, namely Golden Skulltulas and Heart Pieces, and after getting little… [Read More]

The Forest Temple – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 7

Our first temple as an adult is filled with creepy giant hands and a veritable horde of Stalfos. While we certainly get put through our paces, we of course emerge victorious against the dungeon boss, Phantom Ganon. After a short goodbye to Saria, Link is given the startling news that he is not a member… [Read More]

Seven Years Later – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 6

The entrance to the Sacred Realm has been opened and the Master Sword pulled from its pedestal! Unfortunately there was a slight miscalculation in the prophecies and Link is 7 years too young to be a proper Hero. Link is held in stasis, giving Ganondorf plenty of time to turn Hyrule into a very different… [Read More]

Inside Jabu-Jabu – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 5

Link finds Zora’s Domain in disarray and their King is despondent. Princess Ruto has disappeared, apparently swallowed by Lord Jabu-Jabu. After finding the princess and defeating the Bio-Electric Anemone: Barinade, Ruto gives Link her most precious possession, Zora's Sapphire. [Read More]

Dodongo’s Cavern – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 4

The Gorons are starving. Darunia, leader of the Gorons, agrees to help Link in his quest only if he can restore their food supply by clearing out Dodongo’s Cavern various monsters: Beamos, Armos, Lizalfos, and Dodongos. King Dodongo destroyed and the cavern cleared out, Darunia remains true to his word, dubbing Link his Sworn Brother and… [Read More]

Princess Zelda – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 3

Not three steps into Hyrule Field, Link is met by a sagely owl named Kaepora Gaebora that advises him to head towards Castle Town. Along the way Link runs into Malon, who ends up giving him a Cuckoo that proves instrumental in Link's infiltration efforts of Hyrule Castle. Link finally comes face to face with… [Read More]