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]

Inside the Great Deku Tree – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 2

Stepping inside the mouth of the Great Deku Tree, Link hopes to lift an evil curse. Carving through Skulltulas and Deku Scrubs, Link eventually reaches the Parasitic Armored Arachnid, Queen Gohma. Queen Gohma destroyed, the Great Deku Tree still dies, but not before bestowing the Kokiri Emerald to Link and pointing him towards Hyrule Castle… [Read More]

The Kokiri Forest – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Part 1

The boy without a fairy sleeps restlessly while evil forces gather in the world. Navi the Fairy has been sent to retrieve him, as his destiny begins with helping to break the curse placed upon the guardian spirit of the forest, the Great Deku Tree. Link explores the Kokiri Forest and manages to scrounge up… [Read More]

Wrap-up – The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords

That was quick! Today, we review our playthrough of Four Swords and chat about our impressions, the key themes, the connections with Zelda canon, and introduce the next game in the timeline. Four Swords begins with Zelda and Link entering the shrine of the Four Sword many years after it has been used to defeat… [Read More]

Wrap-up – The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Part 8

Minish Cap is complete! Today, we review our playthrough of The Minish Cap and chat about our impressions, the key themes, the connections with Zelda canon, and introduce the next game in the timeline. [Read More]