The Desert of Doubt – The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures Part 6

Deep within the shifting sands of the Desert of Doubt, Team Link meets new friends in the Gerudo and Zuna tribes, the latter being the original builders of the Pyramid that Ganondorf has trespassed upon. Following in the mysterious Gerudo tribe member’s footsteps, the Links discover the Trident of Power has been removed from it’s… [Read More]

Whereabouts of the Wind – The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures Part 1

The seal on Vaati's prison seems to be weakening, but when Zelda and the Six Maidens open the portal to the Four Sword Sanctuary, they are each imprisoned by Link's shadowy doppelganger. Pulling the Four Sword from its plinth, the now divided Link pursues the Maidens while Vaati's vengeful presence is unleashed upon Hyrule once… [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]

Dark Hyrule Castle and Vaati – The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Part 7

Today, Link pushes his way through a dark and twisted Hyrule Castle filled with the servants of Vaati. Neither the bevy of traps and puzzles nor an army of Darknuts proves effective against our stalwart hero, as Link makes his way to the top of Hyrule Castle just in time to stop Vaati’s dark ritual.… [Read More]

The Palace of Winds – The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Part 6

Today, Link enters the Palace of Winds which is a winding dungeon filled with clever and complex puzzles. A large variety of obstacles and enemies are in Link’s path but with the final item in hand,  Roc’s Cape, Link is able to defeat the Gyorg Pair boss and obtain the Wind Element. Link goes to… [Read More]

The Cave of Flames – The Legend of Zelda – The Minish Cap Part 2

Link’s long treacherous journey up Mount Crenel begins with Tektites, Peahats, and falling boulders. With the help of the Grip Ring Link eventually finds his way to Melari’s Mine, where work immediately begins on the broken Picori Blade. The Cave of Flames proves treacherous and convoluted, but Link pulls through, receiving the Cane of Pacci… [Read More]

The Deepwood Shrine – The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Part 1

Zelda is turned to stone by the dark sorcerer, Vaati. Her childhood friend, Link, is tasked by the King of Hyrule to find the Picori in hopes of reforging the Picori Blade. Exploring the Minish Woods, Link stumbles upon a magical hat named Ezlo, and the pair set off to find the Minish Village. The… [Read More]