The Ocarina of Time (Wrap-up) – The Legend of Zelda: The Ocarina of Time

Today we say goodbye to Ocarina of Time, not forever, but for now. A pillar of the Zelda franchise, OoT's reach extends to nearly every Legend of Zelda game across the various timelines, and holds a special place in the hearts of many gamers. Join us as we chat about our impressions, the key themes,… [Read More]

Ganondorf – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 17

The Last Battle! The fate of Hyrule rests on Link and Zelda’s shoulders as Ganondorf, King of Evil and holder of the Triforce of Power, makes his final desperate attempt to unite the Triforce under his control and destroy Link and Zelda in the process. [Read More]

Ganon’s Castle – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 16

Ganon's Castle awaits. Inside we find the castle's keep protected by a magical barrier, but with his knack for puzzle solving and the power of the six Sages, Link begins his long climb up the tower towards Ganondorf's chamber. But before actually opening the door he decides to do some fishing and junk. Sit down… [Read More]

The Spirit Temple – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 15

While stepping inside the Desert Colossus was easy enough, it quickly becomes clear that this Temple won't be without its obstacles. Nabooru has been kidnapped by Koume and Kotake, leaving Link to explore the Spirit Temple and face Twinrova on his own. Sit down with your hosts, Shannon and Joe, as they play, discuss and… [Read More]

Gerudo Valley – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 14

Link enters Gerudo Valley, the birthplace of Ganondorf, King of Thieves, and infiltrates the Gerudo Fortress. After proving his worth in the eyes of the Gerudo, Link is allowed passage across the Haunted Wasteland to the Desert Colossus, location of the Spirit Temple, and the second in command of the Gerudo, Nabooru. Sit down with… [Read More]

The Shadow Temple – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 13

"Here is gathered Hyrule's bloody history of greed and hatred." On that cheery note we gird ourselves to enter the Shadow Temple, a macabre assemblage of guillotines, scythes, and just about every spooky enemy Ocarina of Time has to offer. And at the end? The decapitated form of the phantom shadow beast: Bongo Bongo. Sit… [Read More]

Bottom of the Well – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 12

Kakariko Village burns and something stirs at the bottom of the well.. Unfortunately for Link, he needs the Lens of Truth to move through the Shadow Temple, and so must face the nightmarish fiends populating the dried up well.  Sit down with your hosts, Shannon and Joe, as they play, discuss and theorize their way… [Read More]

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]