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It’s finally here! Echoes of Wisdom released this last week, so over the next several weeks the gang will be giving their thoughts and impressions as we progress through the game! This week, we’re covering the opening up until the first Dungeon, talking about how we feel about how the echoes feel, drawbacks with selecting them, our thoughts on Tri so far, Swordfighter form, the games performance, music, and so much more!
There will be spoilers for the first hour or so of the game, so be warned! Going forward, we’ll let everyone know what sections we’re covering so you fan avoid spoilers! That being said, come and listen to our early impression of the newest Zelda game!
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We are one week away from the newest entry into the Zelda series, so this week, a reunited Andy and Al go over all the things that they are hoping Echoes of Wisdom includes! On the talking block this week: dungeon structure and a more linear progression, fun and intricate sidequests and collectables, outfits from Zelda’s past for Princess Zelda, the rise of a new and awesome villain, amiibo releasing down the road, a killer soundtrack, and so much more!
All this, PLUS we touch on some Switch 2 rumors, talk a little Avril Lavigne, Coffee Date’s new lofi album and so much more!
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The gang are away this week, but never fear! We have a Patreon unlock for you! in an episide that originally aired in February of 2024, Andy and Al talk all things LOOOOVEEE as we count down the top love interests that Link has had in the series (sorry guys, no Sidon, though we tried), from the fun and cute flings to the heartbreaking romances that destiny just wouldn’t allow. Plus, we’re counting down the best Zelda announcement trailers of all time (only rule is the trailer needed to provide new information)! From the epic Breath of the Wild 2017 trailer all the way back to the days of the early 2000’s in the hallowed pages of Electronic Gaming Monthly, we’re taking a trip through memory lane.
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It was a busy week for Nintendo, as in addition to putting on Zelda-themed booth at PAX West, they also dropped a new Echoes of Wisdom trailer showing off tons of new footage and abilities! We’re joined by our good friend Corey Richmond this week as we break down the trailer and give our thoughts and takeaways; we go over the Still World, the void that only Zelda and Tri can enter; discuss our excitement for the return of traditional dungeons; and debate if the Swordfighter ability was truly needed, or if it’s a step backwards for Princess Zelda. We wrap it up with some stray observations and other notes on things that stood out in the trailer – if you want to watch it in video form, check out here!
All this, PLUS we give some quick thoughts on the Indie and Partner Direct, plus a little Zelda Cartoon and Rings of Power chatter! Come hang out with us!
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We’re back for part two of our Breath of the Wild / Tears of the Kingdom hot takes (and a few Age of Calamity ones in there too!). This week, we’re tackling subjects like: was Yunobo the best character across the Wild era games? Do the Divine Beast dungeons offer a more welcoming for new players puzzle experience? Was it disappointing the Pirates in Lurelin were just Moblins? Are Remote Bombs the best rune/ability? Is Colgera seriously the most disappointing boss in the game? Was Calamity Ganon more interesting than Ganondorf?
All this and so much more, PLUS our thought on the Nintendo Museum and strange American geography! Come have a blast with us!
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One of our favorite segments returns this week! We asked for YOUR spiciest hot takes regarding Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, and boy oh boy, you guys delivered, SO MUCH SO that this will be PART 1 of a two part episode! We’re reacting to all sorts of takes, including: is Tears a great experience, or just glorified DLC? Is Cece’s Mushroom hat better than the Couples Mask? Would Kohga have been a better choice of villain than Ganondorf? Do fighting bosses again in the Depths diminish the impact of fighting them in a dungeon? Speaking of, are the dungeons of Tears and Breath of the Wild better than many traditional dungeons?
All this and so much more! If you want to contribute next week, feel free to do so, and we can even get Age of Calamity in on the action! Until next week!
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We’re back for another fun episode this month! I’m joined by Legend Tier Patron Tony again to tackle a couple of fun subjects! First, we dive into our top ten NES enemies (just the common folk, no bosses!) and discuss everyone from the usual suspects – Darknuts, Lynels, Patras – to the more obscure picks – we don’t want to give any away! Next up, we’re talking about our favorite animal companions in the series – no prizes for guessing who came out at number one, but we had a blast!
Come let us know what you think of our list and let us know who your favorites are!
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Hello Zelda fans! We got a nice treat this week, as Nintendo randomly dropped about 6 minutes of footage from Echoes of Wisdom for us to sink our teeth into! We discuss TONS of things shown off, including out thoughts on Bond and Reverse Bond and how that impacts the gameplay, smoothies and how they seem to be a proxy for Elixirs, the confirmation of side quests and an adventure log, our first look at Impa and King Hyrule, Zelda’s new outfits, our thoughts on the new regions in the game, and of course, Zelda’s horse riding skills!
All this, PLUS a little Borderlands Movie talk and some cool Omega Metroid announcements! Come hang out with us!
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After a long, LONG layover, we are back streaming Ocarina of Time Randomizer by popular demand! Last time we we played, we had just beaten King Dodongo but got stuck with a lack of items trying to get into Jabu Jabu’s Belly, so this time, we’re scouring Hyrule looking for upgrades! We venture to Kakariko Village, Goron City, the Lost Woods, and Gerudo Valley in search of items, PLUS Andy learns that Epona can jump across the Gerudo bridge, we find the Megaton Hammer in the Gerudo Training Grounds, and discover the location of the Hookshot – although it’s just out of reach!
W had a blast, and if you want to watch the full video, click here to go to our Twich page! Ocarina of Time Randomizer WILL be back!
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Andy and Al are off this week, so we’re uploading a really fun conversation our YouTube Crew had involving the bosses of Tears of the Kingdom! The Tier Force Heroes gang is getting together to rank every boss from the game in a (you guessed it) tier based on how much they liked or didn’t like them! Enjoy this episode this week and then get ready for Ocarina of Time Randomizer coming back next week, Aug 4th at 12pm MST, live over on our Twitch channel!
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It’s time again for everyone’s favorite hypothetical Zelda game to return! That’s right – Zelda’s Percentages is back after 9 months! The premise is very simple: we make a hypothetical statement and assign a percentage on the likelihood of that statement coming true. This week is Echoes of Wisdom focused, as we touch on if the game can break 10 million in sales, whether Shiek makes a cameo appearance, if there will be a brand new villain, and if we’ll end up fighting Link at some point in the game! We also sprinkle in some general Zelda questions, like if the Zelda movie will end up with a critics score of 75% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes, if Princess Zelda is playable in the next Mario Kart game, if Nintendo will ever acknowledge the Zelda timeline again, and so much more!
Come play along with us, and get ready for the return of Ocarina of Time randomizer next week!
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With its recent addition to Nintendo Switch Online’s Game Boy Advance roster, we decided to switch it up (get it!?) a little bit and do a different kind of episode this week! We wrangled together Gooey Fame of Virtual Theater / Flashback 64 and Zelda Dungeon legend Josh Zelinsky to play The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords from start to finish! We battle Vaati, our internet connection, and each other through all four levels while also discussing things like Four Sword’s legacy, its influence on Minish Cap and Four Swords Adventures, differences between the original and Anniversary Edition, and so much more!You can listen in podcast form of course, but consider checking out the full VOD to get the whole experience! Let us know what you think of Four Swords!
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Another month, another new episode of The Zelda Cast Top Tens! This month, I’m joined by Legend Tier Patron Leonna to delve into two different top lists! First, we’re going through the entire series and picking our favorite art styles, from pixel to 3DD to manual artwork! Next up, we have a bit if fun and rank the places where, hypothetically, we’d set up shop and live across the Zelda series.
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This week, we’re putting a bow (for now!) on our Echoes of Wisdom announcement coverage as we answer some of Zelda Dungeon’s Daily Debates regarding the new game, and sprinkle a few about Zelda in general for good measure too! On the docket this time: will Link and Zelda speak in game? Will Echoes of Wisdom lean more open world or have a more linear progression? Should we expect this game to be in the Downfall timeline? Is Zelda going to abandon the Triforce going forward? How could Nintendo improve its online experience? What’s the most celebratory moment in the series? All this, and so much much more!
Don’t miss next week, as we’ll be live streaming Four Swords and giving our thoughts and trying to co-exist! The stream starts at 12 pm MST July 14th over on our Twitch page! See you all then!
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We’re back this week answering all of your Echoes of Wisdom questions! On the docket, we have subjects like: do we think that the combat of Echoes could get repetitive? Will there be a playable Link section in this game, or just strictly Zelda? Where in the timeline do we see this game falling? Are dungeons making their return, and if so, do they play more like traditional 2D dungeons? Speaking of, ill the dungeon maker mode from Link’s Awakening 2019 return? Is one of the most proud traditions in Zelda – the trading sequence – due for a return?
All this and so much more, PLUS a little tease for an upcoming show! Come and hang out with us!
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We’re back with a later-than-usual episode of the Zelda Cast Top Tens, but we think the wait will be worth it! This month, Alasyn is taking the reigns and hosting the show, as she’s joined by our producer Cal to talk about the ten best title menus in the series! Also on tap is the top ten… fish in the series??? Hey, you guys voted for it!
This episode was recorded LIVE from the Zelda Dungeon Marathon, so get in on the fun and let us know what you think of our list!
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It’s a special WEDNESDAY edition of the Zelda Cast, and for good reason: for the first time in almost 40 years, we now have a Zelda game where you play as Princess Zelda! The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was announced in Tuesday’s Nintendo Direct, a brand new Zelda game starring the titular character and a mysterious fairy named Tri who need to save Link and Hyrule! We get together and discuss our reactions to the trailer, the fact that we finally get to play as Zelda, what we think of the echo system, how fantastic the toy art style looks, our appreciation for Grezzo, and how stoked we are that it’s 99 days and counting away! From there, we flip over and talk Four Swords coming to NSO finally with online play!
We’re also talking about everything else shown off in the Nintendo Direct, from Perfect Dark to Mario & Luigi to Donkey Kong Country Returns to, of course, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (if you want to hear Andy and the Omega guys’ reaction to that trailer, check out their episode here!)
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With Al the the Zelda Dungeon Marathon and Andy away in New York, we’re unlocking a Zelda Cast Top Tens Patreon episode! We’re back with another couple of Top Ten lists to get into! This month, I’m joined by Zelda Cast producer Adrielle Munger as we dive into the adorable world of Zelda pets! We belt out our top tens of pets we would want to have and pets that already exist in the Zelda series! After we have some fun, we get down to business and discuss the ten best bosses that you do not fight in a dungeon! While there is a lot of Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild as you might expect, we reach a little deeper and pull out some hidden gems for you to relive!
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We’re back with part TWO of our Zelda-themed “Would You Rather?” Fan Q&A! On the docket today: Would we rather collect every Korok seed or ship part from Phantom Hourglass? Would we rather the Zelda movie be awful, or not made at all? Would we rather leave out the Triforce or Master Sword from the next Zelda game? Would we rather the Hover Boots return or the Iron Boots? Would we rather all future dungeons are Divine Beast style or have every game take place in Breath of the Wild’s Hyrule? Would we rather Zelda VR or Metroid VR?
All this and so much more, PLUS some discussion about Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and Summer Game Fest! Come hang out with us, and FYI – no stream next week!
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We have a really fun episode of the show for you this week! We asked for your Zelda-themed “would you rather” questions, and you guys delivered so much that we had to split the episode into two parts! A couple of the questions we had fun with include: would you rather get a brand new Zelda right away and wait for the Switch 2 for ten years, or vice versa? Would you rather play Tri Force Heroes solo or 100% Hyrule Warriors? Would we rather all future Zelda games are open world, or traditional 3D titles? Would we have rather had a more fleshed out Sky or more fleshed out Depths in Tears o the Kingdom? All this, plus a ton more!
We’re also giving our thoughts on the new Zelda LEGO, following up on our Definitive Ranking of the OG Legend of Zelda, and wishing everyone a happy Pride Month!
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It’s time to kick it old school with another entry into our Definitive Ranking series, this time, examining the game that started it all: The Legend of Zelda! We’re going through ten critical categories that make up the ingredients to a Zelda game – world, story, pacing, art style, dungeons, bosses/enemies, items, gameplay, extras, and music – and assigning them each a score to see how the original game stacks up against all of the legendary entries that came after it! Some of the scores will be no-brainers, while others might leave you scratching your head, so come along and play with us, and of course, be sure to share what you think!
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We’re back this week continuing the discussion around Tears of the Kingdom, except this time, we’re comparing and contrasting it to three other direct sequels in the Zelda franchise: Majora’s Mask, Phantom Hourglass, and A Link Between Worlds! We go over what makes a game a direct sequel in our eyes, how each game changed up the gameplay from its predecessors, if there was enough new content to make the sequel feel distinct, and so much more!
We’re also covering the reaction to our Tears of the Kingdom anniversary episode, so come and hang out with us!
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It’s hard to believe, but it’s been one year since the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, so this week, we’re reflecting back on the game and talking about how our thoughts or opinions have changed or been cemented now that the dust has settled. We discuss Tears’ legacy as a sequel, as a standalone Zelda game, and where it ranks among our favorite Zelda games. Andy and Al both have strong opinions on the game, and they don’t necessarily agree either, so get ready for a killer show!
All this, PLUS we touch on Nintendo’s announcement of the Switch 2 coming this fiscal year, what that means for the rest of 2024 and 2025, and our thoughts and fears surrounding that. Come hang with us!
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Al’s away and Andy’s taking a spa day this week, so we have a first for our show: we’re unlocking the very first episode of the Zelda Cast Top Tens that we ever did! For our debut episode, the one and only Alasyn Eletha joins the show for a double header Top Ten list: The moment emotional moments in the Zelda series, and the cheeky-but-fun Top Ten Ugliest Twilight Princess characters (paying off a running joke that’s been running hard since episode one!). From waking the Wind Fish to parting goodbyes to recent moments of sacrifice, Andy and Al go over everything that will tug on your heart strings!
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It’s time for the triumphant return of the best game in this Legend of Zelda business – The Zelda Cast’s Guess That Zelda Character! The premise is simple – we have 16 yes or no questions to guess a Zelda character from any game in the series! This time around, our competitors are “The Canadian Nightmare” Andy Spiteri, “The Rain Waker” Alasyn Eletha, and “Main Event” Jules Gia. Come play along with us and try not to pull your hair out as we try and one up each other putting our Zelda knowledge to the test!
All this, PLUS we touch on the Indie Direct and give our thoughts and what it could mean for the Switch 2!
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Welcome back to the show this week, as we delve into a fantastic new Zelda fan album from acclaimed producer Jokabi and record label GameChops called “Zelda’s Lofi Kingdom“! This is a soothing, melodic album that remixes some of the best tracks from Tears of the Kingdom, so this week, we delve in and review the album, talking our favorite tracks, nicest remixes, differences between this album and the Zelda & Chill series, what tracks we might have left off and what tracks we would have included, and so much more!
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Recently, our Zelda Dungeon Writing Staff released a feature that collected the various writers’ SPICIEST Zelda hot takes, and just like we did on the podcast a few months ago, we’re now reacting to each take and assigning it a SPICE meter. On the table: is the downfall timeline the only logical conclusion for the timeline to go following the events of Ocarina of Time? And speaking of that game, is nostalgia the only thing keeping it atop our Best Zelda Ever lists? Is Ballad of the Goddess and Saria’s Song overrated? Would Twilight Princess be just fine without Princess Zelda? Are Mipha and Revali compelling characters? All this and so much more are discussed!
Are these takes Eldin Hot, Hebra Cold, or somewhere in between? Listen to find out, and let us know what your own hot takes are!
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The Zelda Cast Top Tens returns, with a special April Fools theme! This month, Al is back on the show to talk about the funniest moments from the series, from Link getting shoot out of a cannon to the residents of Animal Village throwing out viscous burns to the ongoing shenanigans of Groose and Linebeck. We also talk about the best boss themes in the series, from obvious picks like Ganondorf and Monk Maz Koshia to some lowkey gems from Four Swords and Tri Force Heroes!
Come and let us know what you agree and disagree with, and be sure to check out the Zelda Animated Series episodes over on Patreon if you want more Zelda bonus content!
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Welcome to a nice and cozy edition of the show today, as have a chill time answering some of the amazing Daily Debates our Writing Team ha created! On the docket today: is 5-6 years between 3D Zelda games the new norm now, and if so, should it be? What’s one of the more underrated themes in the series? What’s our favorite piece of Zelda content in Super Smash Bros.? Why wasn’t underwater exploration included in Tears of the Kingdom? Could the age of online play give Four Swords Adventures a second life one day? What era would be a good setting for another Hyrule Warriors game? And maybe most importantly – on a holiday weekend, what goes harder, mashed potatoes or scalloped potatoes?
All this, PLUS we put a bow on Musical March Madness, and we wish a happy Trans Day of Visibility, and a happy Easter to all who celebrate!
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Welcome to another episode of the show, where this week, we have the honor of closing out Zelda Dungeon’s Four Swords Week celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the single most unheralded Zelda game of them all: Four Swords Adventures! Andy and Al recount their memories of the game from the time it was first announced, to the first time they played together at the Zelda Dungeon Marathon, and reflect on the things that held it back from being a huge sales success. We also talk about our favourite levels from the game, how Adventures helped popularize the 2D/3D hybrid graphical style popular now, and how we would change the game so it could be remade as an online title!
All this, PLUS we talk some Musical March Madness and the cruelty of snow in March. Come celebrate with us!
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Welcome to the Zelda Cast, where this week, we’re not really talking about Zelda! Well, that’s not entirely true, but this week’s show is all about the sequel to one of the best new franchises we’ve played in recent years: Horizon: Forbidden West! Listen as we explore our thoughts on what this sequel did differently than Tears of the Kingdom, being an open world sequel itself, and what areas Forbidden West did better, and what areas Zelda came out on top. Plus, we talk about the new machines, the character acting, the music, performance and accessibility, and much more, and then end it off with a SPOILER heavy dive into the story, the characters, and setting up for what comes next!
Forbidden West and Tears of the Kingdom are two sides of the same coin, so consider grabbing it if you haven’t already! PLUS – come listen to Andy’s new podcast, The Spiteri’s Review! Join the Discord and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
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Another year, another chance to vote for your favorite song in Zelda Dungeon’s sixth annual Musical March Madness!! The 64-song single elimination tournament returns yet again, and we’re going through and picking out what songs we think are going to end up winning this year! Joined by Omega Metroid’s Doominal Crossing, the gang go through match-by-match, song-by-song until there’s only one champion left! With music from Tears of the Kingdom entering the fray this year, the field is wide open, so come and follow along with us!
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Welcome to the Springtime, where to honor the longer days and flowers blooming, we’re back with another Top Tens episode! This week I’m joined by Zelda Cast producer and good pal Adrielle Munger to tackle a couple different topics! We go over and talk about the best designs over the years for Princess Zelda, from her more recent turn as an ancient Sage of Time in years past in Tears of the Kingdom to her… unconventional turn in the CD-i’s infamous Zelda’s Adventure. From there, we pivot to some of the great Zelda-like’s and rank the best of the best, from classics like Star Fox Adventures and Okami to newer titles like Tunic and Horizon Zero Dawn. Come and listen to our list and tell us what you agree or disagree with!
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In a followup to last weeks episode ranking all of the amazing bosses of Twilight Princess, we thought we would keep the good times rolling by judging all of the different mini-bosses of Link’s Twilight Realm adventure! Luckily for us, the mini-bosses in this game are as good if not better than a bunch of the main bosses, so come hang out as we determine where personal fights against good characters like Ook and Dangoro stack up against menacing monsters like Death Sword or Darkhammer, and hear our thoughts on some of the wild card fights against old foes like Skull Kid and King Bulbin!
All this, PLUS major announcements about a new podcast and a Patreon surprise for anyone looking to hear our thoughts on the Zelda animated cartoon! Come hang out with us!
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We’re back this week examining the Zelda Dungeon Writing Team’s Daily Debates, and we’ve got some good ones this week, chief among them: is Tears of the Kingdom actually not getting any DLC? Why not? Should it have been announced already if so? We give our thoughts and theories, plus tackle other questions like: was Nintendo right to claim the dungeons in Tears were “traditional”? When do we think the next openworld Zelda game will be out (spoiler: Andy thinks it’s closer than you think!)? What’s up with the Breath of the Wild version of Hyrule and its inconsistencies with the lore of the series? Was there enough of a balance between old characters and new?
All this, PLUS a little GOTY discussion featuring Baulder’s Gate III, and Switch 2 thoughts and theories. Come hang out!
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We’re back with another couple of Top Ten lists to get into! This month, I’m joined by Zelda Cast producer Adrielle Munger as we dive into the adorable world of Zelda pets! We belt out our top tens of pets we would want to have and pets that already exist in the Zelda series! After we have some fun, we get down to business and discuss the ten best bosses that you do not fight in a dungeon! While there...
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Buckle in, because it’s finally time! After months and months, we’re finally giving our full, SPOILER FILLED, thoughts on the story of Tears of the Kingdom! Did we like the Zonai being gods? How could Ganondorf and Mineru have been handled better? Was “Fake Zelda” the biggest missed opportunity of the game? After an amazing final battle, did the ending feel too cheap? Would a Days of Future Past gimmick have worked well here? And does Nintendo’s insistence of players being able to do anything, any time, anywhere hurt the story they were trying to tell?
All this, PLUS we talk about the Switch 2, September’s hopeful Nintendo Direct, and DLC! Don’t miss out on our greatest episode on Tears of the Kingdom yet, and make sure to let us know what you think!
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After a week off discussing The Wind Waker, the gang are back to continue their Tears of the Kingdom summer, and this time, they’ve brought backup! The gang are joined this week by Omega Metroid Podcast co-host and musical scientist Doominal Crossing to analyze the music of Tears of the Kingdom. We all list off a couple tracks that we really liked, discuss whether the “Main Theme” and “Ganondorf Battle Theme” are what we were looking for, reflect on this...
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We are kicking off The Wind Waker week at Zelda Dungeon with a personal, reflective look back at one of the most daring Zelda games of them all: the beautiful, cartoonish, ocean filled Wind Waker. The gang reflect back on their memories of the games announcement, the backlash against the cel-shaded graphics, the amazing pre-order bonus, how The Wind Waker created a separate visual style that’s still going strong today, how the water always had so much promise and potential...
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We’re back again to talk sweet fits and great abilities! This week, we’re breaking down every new outfit and armor set in Tears of the Kingdom, discussing such things like: the Froggy Suit and its false advertising of “slip prevention”; our ideas to make the Mystic Armor have an even better function; if the Dragon suits realize their full potential; why the Glider Armor is straight out of Batman and the Court of Owls; if bringing back the same outfits...
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We’re back into the full swing of things this week, and choosing violence in this episode as take Tears of the Kingdom to task for arguably one of its lazier decisions: bringing Korok Seeds back. We analyze why the decision was likely made, why it doesn’t work a second time around, and if collectables with an asinine amount of things to collect are here to stay. We also take a look at some of the other collectables found in Hyrule,...
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Welcome back to our second episode of the Zelda Cast Top Tens! This month, I’m joined by Jules Gia to tackle a couple of Top Ten lists, starting with our favorite outfits in Tears of the Kingdom! Jules went more so for function, while I leaned more towards fashion, so our lists are pretty wildly different! After that, we rank the harder-than-it-sounds Single-Dungeon-Use Items, aka, items you get and use a bunch in a dungeon but then barely touch the...
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We are back and (mostly) alive after a record-shattering Zelda Dungeon Marathon, so this week, we have a different, more relaxed episode as we look back on some of our favorite moments from the event. Everything from Andy and Al playing Tears of the Kingdom together to them squaring off against one another in ZD Family Feud to our adventures making poutine together, we recap a wonderful week full of great friends and no sleep! PLUS, at the end of...
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The Zelda Dungeon Marathon has officially ended, but we have a treat for you! Just like like year, we were joined by Another Zelda Podcast to record live and in person to discuss Tears of the Kingdom! David and Kady sit down with us to look over some past articles our Zelda Dungeon writing crew wrote detailing what the were hoping to see in “Breath of the Wild 2“! We go over things like Ganondorf’s voice acting, new enemies, if...
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Get ready for an episode unlike any other! We are LIVE and IN PERSON coming at you from the Zelda Dungeon Marathon, raising money for No Kids Hungry and answering YOUR Tears of the Kingdom questions, but with a twist! We’ve lifted the Hot Ones gimmick and are stuffing our faces with chicken wings and a dozen different hot sauces! As we die of the heat, we try to slip in some answers on subjects like where Tears of the...
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Now that we’re two months removed from the release of Tears of the Kingdom, our Zelda Dungeon writing team put together a great article asking a tough question – which is the better Zelda game: Tears of the Kingdom, or the game that came before and inspired it, Breath of the Wild? We go over some specific categories like which game had the better opening area, the better abilities/runes, the better Shrines, and more. Specifically, you’ll want to hear our...
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Hello everyone and WELCOME to the first episode of The Zelda Cast Top Tens! In this Patreon exclusive series, Zelda Cast host Andy Spiteri is joined by a different guest every month to rank various things, people, and places in the Zelda series! For our debut episode, the one and only Alasyn Eletha joins the show for a double header Top Ten list: The moment emotional moments in the Zelda series, and the cheeky-but-fun Top Ten Ugliest Twilight Princess characters...
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Get ready for an Adventure (not a quest!) as we go through every Side Adventure from Tears of the Kingdom! We talk about our favorite things to do in Hyrule, including the Mayoral Election of Hateno Village, getting to act as Mattison’s older brother, the Yiga Clan and their awesome comeback, and more! Also on the table is Hestu and his villainous task for you, the difference between Side Adventure vs Quest, some quick thoughts on the Shrine Quests, and...
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Just like last week, let’s start off with a big loud SPOILER WARNING for this weeks episode! As the name implies, we are going to be breaking down and analyzing every Dragon Tear cutscene in the game, so please exercise caution if you haven’t completed the Geoglyph quest yet! With that out of the way, we are diving in depth to the Dragon Tears to discuss what we thought of the way the story was told, how Nintendo might better...
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Let’s get this out of the way nice and early: This episode will have big time, end game spoilers! Listen at your own risk! With that out of the way, both Andy and Al finished Tears of the Kingdom and sat down to discuss at length all of the different boss fights in the game, with a special emphasis on the ending sequence! Come listen as we discuss the new overworld bosses like Gleeoks, Flux Contructs, and Frox’s, some of...
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Now that we’re a month out from the release of Tears of the Kingdom, the gang get together to break down one of the mostly hotly discussed and contested pieces of business heading into the sequel – the dungeons! We break down our thoughts on the structure of Tears of the Kingdom’s dungeons and how they compare to traditional Zelda dungeons and Breath of the Wild’s Divine Beasts, share our thoughts on returning to Hyrule Castle, and give grades to...
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It’s week two of discussing Tears of the Kingdom’s Regional Phenomena! We’re discussing the sludge in Zora’s Domain the the crazy sandstorms in the Gerudo Desert, so buckle up and get ready! We go over how incredible the Gibdo sequence in Gerudo Town is, our thoughts on Riju and her abilities, why the Zora portion fell a bit flat to us, the problem with Sidon and his abilities, what we think of Yona and her chemistry with the Zora Prince, why this game doesn’t mention Breath of the Wild’s Champions at all, and so much more!
This episode will contain spoilers for Regional Phenomena, so listen at your own risk! You can always come back later and check these episodes out once you’re caught up, so don’t rush! All this, PLUS our weekly progress update, a GIVEAWAY contest, and some Across the Spiderverse talk! Come hang out with us!
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Another week down as we continue to make our way through the mammoth game that is Tears of the Kingdom! This week, we’re exploring the Regional Phenomena main quest, with a focus on what’s going on in Rito Village in Hebra and Goron City in Death Mountain! Come hear our thoughts how how we thought those quests progressed, what we thought of the dungeons (albeit, a brief synopsis), how Yunobo changed from Breath of the Wild and why we think Nintendo decided to move Teba to the side for Tulin, whether we found the quests fun or not, and our critiques of some of the cutscenes and dungeon names!
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We’re back with week two of our Tears of the Kingdom initial impressions! This time, we’re talking about our thoughts on the Surface and how it differs from Breath of the Wild in places like Hateno and Lurelin, how Lookout Landing is a great introductory town, what some of our old favorite characters are up to, and the extensive cave systems hidden throughout Hyrule. We then shift over to talk about the Depths and how cool they are, some of the things we’ve found, and how crazy it was Nintendo didn’t promote them more in the build up to the game. Lastly, we talk about the Sky, how we typically get up there, the challenges of exploring them, and some of the minigames up there!
All this, PLUS we’re talking Tears selling a staggering 10 million copies in three days! Next week, we’re tackling the Regional Phenomenon and exploring the Rito and Goron areas! Make sure you tune in!
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Welcome to the Tears of the Kingdom era of the Zelda Cast! We spent all weekend poring every ounce of our being into the game, but for today, we’re going to talk about our initial impressions! We go over the opening prologue of the game, detailing our thoughts on the story so far, including the Zonai and the how the opening compares to the initial reveal trailer, what we think of the Great Sky Islands and how it serves as an opening tutorial area, and our thoughts on how all of the new abilities feel, specifically Ultrahand and crafting. All this, PLUS some midnight release stories and other stray thoughts.
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IT’S THE FINAL WEEK! This will be our final show before Tears of the Kingdom finally releases, and we’re wrapping up our Shrine Quest Ranking from Breath of the Wild! Al returns to finish the last 20 or so Shrine Quests from the game, so strap in and come tell us if you agree or disagree with our final rankings, and if we ranked any of your favorites too low! PLUS, we take a look at the recent Zelda Dungeon feature detailing, one final time, what our staff are hoping for in Tears of the Kingdom!
All this, PLUS we map our our next couple of weeks of shows that will be all bout Tears of the Kingdom and discuss our spoiler policy for the new game! Come hang out and get ready – there’s T-minus 4 days to go!
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It’s a moment years in the making.
It seems like an entire lifetime ago that we saw our first footage of what was then billed as “the sequel to Breath of the Wild.” It was a time of promise, of hope; a time when the world had no idea what was in store for them over the next several years. We all know what happened next. The Covid-19 pandemic stalled any and all momentum that “Breath of the Wild 2” had. Over the next several years, things would be quiet. The promise and hope turned to confusion and indifference. But eventually, after a slow and agonizing wait, we finally started to have the curtain pulled back, although admittedly not at a fast enough pace for this writer. The hope returned. The buzz started to grow. And then the final trailer dropped, and we were off to the races.
Tears of the Kingdom has a lot to live up to. Not only does it need to live up to the high standard of quality set by this incredible series over the last 36+ years, but it needs to carve out its own unique identity from its predecessor. When the Switch launched, there was real concern about the future of Nintendo as a hardware publisher, and the new portable console was almost akin to a Hail Mary. Some games rise to meet the moment, while some moments transpire to make the game. Somehow, Breath of the Wild did both. Tears of the Kingdom definitely has a tall task ahead of it.
With the moment of Tears of the Kingdom‘s release just around the corner, we went and polled our Zelda Dungeon staff to ask them what would make Tears of the Kingdom the absolute best Zelda game it could be. Although we’ve covered similar ground before, it seemed appropriate to ask again, with the journey to get to this game about to reach its end point.
So, one last time… come read our final hopes and wishes for Tears of the Kingdom!
(Note: we have not seen any of the leaked footage or story elements, and will not factor that into our list. Any comments discussing leaked spoilers will be immediately deleted.)Leslie Jacobson: Zelda, a Goddess RebornAt the end of Breath of the Wild, after Link defeats Ganon and meets Zelda, the princess asks Link, “Do you remember me?” If you found all of the memories, you are treated to an extra cutscene. While it’s very sweet, it’s not a perfectly happy ending. Zelda mentions that she can no longer hear the voice inside the sword, wondering if her power has dwindled in the last 100 years. She says she can accept that. To me, it felt like a letdown after she had failed at preventing the Calamity and then bounced back spectacularly from that failure to seemingly lose her power. I can be happy for her, but I thought it was sad to take away something she had toiled over for so long.
My wish for this game is that, at the end, Zelda is fully realized as the true, powerful, reborn goddess that she is supposed to be, and that she is happy with where she is at the end of Tears of the Kingdom. Whether that means her original power, a new power, or just being content with who she is as a brainy scholar, I want Zelda and Link to be happy together.
John Piland: A Game With PermanenceAt first, I wanted to say a chance to rebuild Hyrule, but as I began playing through Breath of the Wild again, a new idea struck me: permanence. That is, permanence for Breath of the Wild’s side stories. From Tarrey Town, to a Guardian-obsessed girl, to a quintet of Rito children, I want to see lasting effects from the previous games’ side quests. A lot of heart was put into the words and characters in Breath of the Wild, and it’d be a shame to see everything the player worked for cast to the side and forgotten. As far as continuity is concerned, let’s assume all the quests are completed in canon. I want to meet familiar faces and see what they’ve been up to.
What’s the state of Link’s house? — Did Zelda move in? Did he give it up? — Did Hudson and Rhondson start a family? How did things turn out between Wabbin and Perda from Lover’s Pond? I want to see these stories continued and built upon; I want to see these characters grow with the world and the story.
Chakell Herbert: A Story To RememberAs much as I love Breath of the Wild’s story, it was a bit tedious to have to piece it together through memories. Although that mechanic worked for the open world, I think it could have been better in some ways. My hope is that Tears of the Kingdom will expound on Breath of the Wild and blow those past issues from its predecessor out of the water! I adore the storytelling in the Zelda universe, and with Tears of the Kingdom being a direct sequel to a game filled with characters and areas we’ve already grown to know and love, I can only hope that it manages to have a fantastic, engaging, and memorable story that rivals favorites like Ocarina of Time or Skyward Sword.
I want more relationship development between Link and Zelda (maybe a little nod to romance if it’s not too much to ask), a fantastic build-up and epic showdown between Link and Ganondorf, and way more cutscenes than we got in Breath of the Wild that explore Link’s personality and interactions with NPCs and the new Champions. I want a story that truly speaks to my soul, makes me week, and makes me feel like I’ve gone on an epic journey. And from the looks of the trailers, I think we are bound to get a masterpiece.
Judy Calder: Subrosians and PicoriOne of the many wonderful things about Tears of the Kingdom‘s predecessor was its iteration of existing races we’d seen in other Zelda installments. Some races looked almost exactly as expected under the game’s artistry, such as Gorons, while others appeared with an entirely new look, like the Rito.
I would be delighted to see races including Subrosians and the Picori appear in Tears of the Kingdom. While Subrosians would likely be a simple and predictable design with their peeking eyes and long cloaks, I think the Picori might have more elaborate features, especially the older and more chiefly tribe members. I’m thinking of long, flowing hair and intricate garb of many colors. Of course, the excitement of including existing races in Tears of the Kingdom doesn’t just stop at their physical design. With these races comes their towns and/or cities! We know there is some form of underground exploration in this title, which feels like the perfect opportunity to discover Subrosians in their own habitat. And who knows how Link might stumble upon the Picori’s homes, but it would be pretty cool to find a tiny town tucked away in some corner of Hyrule.
Heather Beard: A Battle For The AgesSince finishing Breath of the Wild on Master Mode, I have come to the conclusion that Calamity Ganon and Dark Beast Ganon were not the final challenge that I had been hoping for from a game like Breath of the Wild. Don’t get me wrong: they were challenging, but Dark Beast Ganon felt like a cake walk in comparison to past final bosses in the Zelda series.
My one last hope for Tears of the Kingdom is a boss fight that gets my heart racing. A boss fight where the stakes are high, and its Link and his sword against a great evil. Not Link on horseback hitting circles of light. I want a challenge like Demise from Skyward Sword. I remember having to try five different times in order to defeat the Demon King. And as much as I would love to defeat Tears of the Kingdom’s final boss on the first go, I wouldn’t mind it being so much of a challenge that I have to try multiple times.
There’s something about a challenging boss fight that makes finishing a game worth while. There’s a sense of reward in it. So I hope when we come to the end of Tears of the Kingdom’s story that we’re standing with Link as he fights to defeat Ganondorf once and for all in what I wish to be the most challenging Zelda boss fight yet.
Sean Gadus: Blacksmiths and ForgesOne of my biggest hopes for Tears of the Kingdom is tweaks to the weapon durability system introduced in Breath of the Wild. Whether you liked the concept or not, breakable items play an important role in the exploration and world design of Breath of the Wild. The game is constantly pushing the player to open every single chest and to scavenge for the best possible equipment. The problem with breakable weapons comes in the second half of Breath of the Wild where the player simply wants to maintain the powerful swords, bows, and shields that they have acquired throughout the adventure. After dozens of hours playing the game, it can feel frustrating to have to replace your strong or rare weapons.
While it looks like the new Fuse mechanic will play a significant role in increasing weapon durability, my hope is that the designers still provide some type of blacksmith or repair station for the best weapons in the game. Nintendo already provided players a way to replace key broken items like Urbosa’s Scimitar of the Seven, so it is not a stretch for the designers to develop some type of repair system or blacksmith shop for rare items. Also, let’s not put any limits on the use of the Master Sword in Tears of the Kingdom. The sword is the ultimate symbol of the Zelda series, and it should be the most powerful weapon in the game.
David Lasby: A Fellowship of the TearsOne final hope I have for Tears of the Kingdom is that players will be able to form combat parties. Seeing Link fight alongside Hylians, Gorons, and the new Champions (in the latest trailer) makes me hope that it’s more than cutscenes or special moments in the game.
I know they’re completely different genres of games, but playing Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity really got me excited about the notion of Link leading on the battlefield, charging into combat and boosting morale. I don’t want large-scale battles like Age of Calamity, but small skirmishes would be exciting.
Ideally, players would be able to create a war party of 3-5 characters. Hylians, Rito, Gorons, Gerudo, Zora, (Zonai?!) could each have unique abilities which would be complementary in battle situations. Players could customize and strategize how to comprise the party. I believe this mechanic would fit well with the “explore Hyrule in your own way” mantra that Nintendo has hyped.
Mike Midwood: Less Story, PleaseMy overriding hope throughout this long wait was that Tears of the Kingdom wouldn’t simply be “Breath of the Wild 2.” While I do maintain that stance, there is one thing from its predecessor that I hope continues into Tears of the Kingdom: a story that is largely optional.
One of my favorite things in Breath of the Wild was the decision to have the majority of Hyrule’s most important events occur before the game actually begins. This more spaced-out presentation gives each moment time to shine, without bogging down the gameplay with stoppages like in many previous entries.
The story has never been a draw for me when it comes to Zelda games, so I was happy to see those elements reserved for moments of major progression such as when completing a Divine Beast. A brief cutscene with high production values can do wonders to punctuate these moments. Having large portions of the game’s story exist only as optional memories or side quests is the best of both worlds. Anyone interested in uncovering that information can do so as they please, and people like me who don’t care can just enjoy the gameplay experience without interruption.
Alex Weber: A Royal WeddingTears of the Kingdom looks to be an adventure to satiate all my curiosities. It’s wacky, zany, and absurd, as well as dark and angsty. It’s laced with the kind of conflict that has a great finality to it, and thus, I want Link and Zelda to have a very specific happy ending.
After everything they’ve been through — the separation, the things they’ve lost, the way they’ve likely healed together between the end of Breath of the Wild and the start of Tears of the Kingdom — I want to see them get married. Typing it makes me feel like a little girl playing with her dolls, but the connection between the two is something that already is the emotional heart of Breath of the Wild and, arguably, what we’ve seen of Tears of the Kingdom. I don’t care where the wedding is, I don’t care if it’s as predictable as Tarrey Town or if it’s in the ruins of Hyrule Castle. I just want them to be happy together in the end.
Charles Xavier: Side Quests That MatterMy final wish for Tears of the Kingdom is simply that there is more depth to side quests. I want more character driven interactions akin to Majora’s Mask, but beyond that, I want NPCs to feel real again, like they did in the aforementioned game. Breath of the Wild had this a little bit with a few characters that had daily routines, but it wasn’t utilized like it could have been. Give more NPCs routines, and make some events with characters interweave into proper questlines.
Something very specific that I want in this vein is a follow up to the Balloon Fight side quest with Shamae at Woodland Stable. Shamae is a little girl who has heard tales of an ancient kingdom in the sky, and she desperately wants to see it for herself. I’m hoping that in Tears of the Kingdom there is some new quest with her, maybe to help her explore the sky for herself!
That’s all I really want. I never had doubts the gameplay would be good, or any fear I had of the world being too similar to Breath of the Wild‘s are gone. I’m still unsure how the main story will unfold, but it looks to have a glimmer of promise at least; so I’m banking on an assumption that it will be good. All that leaves is good side content, and the game will have the recipe to totally impress me.
Kieran O’Connor: Exploration Middle-GroundFor Tears of the Kingdom, I’d like to see a mix of classic gameplay elements and new ones introduced in Breath of the Wild. Runes were an excellent idea, but I’d rather have them earned gradually throughout the game, maybe like dungeon items, instead of having them all off the start. Combine those with thoughtful, well-crafted dungeons like we used to have, rather than Divine Beasts that can all be easily cheesed with Revali’s Gale, and I think we’ll have the best of both worlds.
Some people complain about Skyward Sword being too linear, while others complain Breath of the Wild is too open. What I really want is something in the middle, something that lets players on both hands have something to look forward to.
Emi Curtis: That One Signature TrackDon’t get me wrong when I say this; I absolutely loved Breath of the Wild’s adaptive and atmospheric soundtrack. But for Tears of the Kingdom, I really want to see a couple big iconic music tracks. It’s hard to talk about Breath of the Wild’s soundtrack without talking about it as a whole. Definitely not a bad thing at all, but sometimes I just want to take a singular little bop and really vibe in that sound for awhile. Feel what it represents in the narrative.
Iconic songs like “Forest Temple,” “Gerudo Valley,” and “Hidden Village” are some of the hugest connections I have to Zelda when I’m not actively playing the games. I love putting on old soundtracks as I work; and while Breath of the Wild’s soundtrack was really good for when I wanted to chill out, there weren’t any standout moments I could put on repeat. Seeing a soundtrack that mixes the atmospheric approach of Breath of the Wild and the more iconic tracks of the past would really be a best of all worlds for Tears of the Kingdom.
Brandon Schmitz: Go All In On GanondorfTears of the Kingdom marks Ganondorf’s first appearance in a mainline Zelda game since Twilight Princess. That was over 15 years ago! As such, I desperately hope this game takes full advantage of the Demon King’s return.
There’s definitely some value in taking the less-is-more approach with some villains — the less we see of them, the more impactful it is when they do show up. That said, I’m ready for Nintendo to ditch this trend and give Ganondorf the spotlight he deserves. One of my biggest fears regarding Ganny is that — by the end of the adventure — he’ll have, once again, been relegated to roughly ten minutes of screen time.
No more, I say! Let’s expand upon his Wind Waker incarnation and delve deeper into his motivations. How does he interact with characters who aren’t named Link or Zelda? How has the passage of 10,000 years affected him?
I’ll be honest — I’m not expecting the game to take a page out of Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima’s book and give us 45 minute-long cutscenes. But I do think it’s reasonable to hope that Ganondorf will be at least a bit more involved throughout Tears of the Kingdom than he was in his previous three outings. If nothing else, he’s got to make up for all that lost time. We’ve missed you, buddy!
Alexis Anderson: It’s Time. Let Us Play As ZeldaMy one last wish for Tears of the Kingdom is that it includes segments in which players get to be Princess Zelda. It appears Zelda spends some portion of Tears of the Kingdom with a new community of people who are relevant to the game’s plot, so it would be fantastic if there are actions she has to perform to push the story forward and players get the chance to complete those as her.
I am not sure how feasible this will be in a mostly non-linear game, but perhaps once Link meets up with Zelda before the final boss players are given the option to play through her experience rather than just get a cutscene of it or hear her explain it. I think it is about time Zelda be playable in a main series Zelda game, and it would be an unexpected innovation for the franchise. Short of that, I hope at least that the story in Tears of the Kingdom sets up some new dynamics or a wellspring of open-ended questions that future plots can plumb.
There you have it. For the final time before the big day, our staffs thoughts on what could make Tears of the Kingdom an all-timer. See anything you agree or disagree with? Anything that we missed? Let us know in the comments below!
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We are now less than TWO WEEKS away from Tears of the Kingdom, and to get us in the mood, Andy is joined by Gooey Fame to answer YOUR Zelda questions! On the docket this episode: Do we think Tears of the Kingdom will be worth the $70 price tag? Was Nintendo right by not showing us anything for so long? What are our thoughts on Tulin? Do we think the original runes from Breath of the Wild are coming back? Is there a specific enemy we’d love to see come back that hasn’t been shown already? What are our thoughts on going in blind to a game versus pouring over all the content released? How do we want Koroks to be utilized in this game? How do we like our voice acting in Zelda games?
All this, PLUS we take a moment to shout out Andy’s cat Zora on her 10th birthday (<3)!! Come join the fun and join us next week for our final show before the big game finally drops!!
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Alasyn is away for the next couple weeks, so for this episode, Andy orchestrated an Omega Metroid takeover! Omega Metroid Podcasts’ Dakota Lasky and Community Manager Lillith join the show today to talk some Zelda in general and Tears of the Kingdom specifically. We discuss how the two of them became Zelda fans, which games are their favorites and why, which Zelda games they’re not in love with, and then transition over to Tears of the Kingdom and ask if the latest trailer finally sold them, thoughts on the voice acting, if time travel would improve the experience, how the main theme compares to others before it, and whether or not it’s possible Zelda could still be playable in any way.
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WOW! THAT’S what we’ve been waiting for! In case you’ve been living under a rock, Nintendo released the third and final trailer for Tears of the Kingdom and it was by far the most exciting trailer shown so far! This week, the gang break down the trailer frame by frame, discussing where (or when) Zelda could have gotten off to, who the mysterious woman with light in her hands could be, the re-imagining of Gleeok and other bosses, if the Zonai in the trailer is the same one from the mural, how sky islands and caves might be connected, some of the new gameplay shots, and of course, THE RETURN OF THE KING OF EVIL, Mr. Hydrated Ganondorf himself!
THIS was the trailer that finally did it, and we can barely contain our excitement! Come hang out with us as we break this trailer down!
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With Tears of the Kingdom so close we can almost touch it, we thought it would be a great time to reflect back on Breath of the Wild and break down one of the most crucial elements of the game: Shrine Quests! We’re ranking each and every single Shrine Quest, although there’s no way we could have fit it all into one episode, so we’re giving you PART ONE this week! We discuss what we like in our Shrine Quests, puzzles versus story and they play into each other, the fantastic Eventide Island get away, and tackle 23 of 42 Shrine Quests! We’ll have the full breakdown of our list next week, so be sure to check out Part Two!
All this, PLUS we give our early thoughts on the Super Mario Bros. Movie and where Nintendo might go next in its cinematic endeavours!
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We finally got a new look at some of the gameplay of Tears of the Kingdom this past week, and we have A LOT to say! Come hear our thoughts on Link’s new abilities, what possibilities Fuse and Ultrahand present, our thoughts on the Zonai being more-or-less confirmed, what we noticed in terms of Easter eggs in the trailer, the Skyward Sword influences and new Construct enemies, how this game can make returning to the same world enticing again, and the million dollar question: was this enough to really give Tears of the Kingdom its own identity beyond just “more Breath of the Wild“?
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It’s another slow week of Zelda news – which is crazy, considering Tears of the Kingdom is 6 weeks away – so to pass the time, we asked YOU for your Zelda-themed “Would You Rather” questions, and you guys delivered big time! On the docket: would we rather wait longer for a new 3D game or have more new 2D games? Would we rather have non-Zelda costumes in future games or no Zelda representation in Smash Bros.? Would we rather Zelda music on Youtube or Zelda ports on the Switch? Would we rather Monk Maz Koshia or Tingle win a Zelda Dungeon contest? We even have a Tim Horton’s themed question!
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After taking a break from the game last week, the Cast are back to finish off their discussion on The Minish Cap! This week, we dive into the numerous charming dungeons in the game, expand on our “less is more” mantra, talk about the bosses and items, and count just how many Darknuts you actually fight in Dark Hyrule Castle! We don’t see the dungeons eye to eye, so some negotiating might be in order!
All this, PLUS we’re throwing some of the latest Zelda news at you, talking about Alasyn’s Breath of the Wild vs Tears of the Kingdom thread, thoughts on The Last of Us, and gearing up for NEXT WEEK, where you can ask us a Zelda-themed ‘Would You Rather’ question! Come hang out with us!
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Get ready for the fifth annual Musical March Madness! As we do every year, The Zelda Cast goes and picks our favorite songs of the tournament one by one until we arrive at a winner! Joined by our resident frenemy Corey Richmond, the crew takes some dark horses far, talks about what different pieces of music mean to them, and crown a new winner of the tournament! Make sure that you get in on the action and fill out a prediction of your own to win some prizes! Remember – it’s a popularity contest, so pick who you think will win, not necessarily who you would vote for!
The contest starts on the 15th, so get your picks in before then! Good luck to all!
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Hello everybody and WELCOME BACK to the fifth annual MUSICAL MARCH MADNESS. The premise is simple: 64 songs will go head to head in a series of single elimination matches, with the winner advancing to the next round, until there is only ONE song left standing that can be called the Greatest Zelda Song Ever. This post will be updated DAILY with new match-ups, so make sure you bookmark it. Polls will last 24 HOURS, STARTING AND ENDING AT 5 PM PACIFIC / 8 PM EASTERN, at which point the song with more votes advances to the next round. MAKE SURE YOU BOOKMARK THIS PAGE!
Just like last year, you have the opportunity to PREDICT THE BRACKET! It’s simple – get one point for guessing the correct winner of a first round matchup, get two points for guessing the correct winner of a second round matchup, and so on and so forth for every matchup until we get to the end! Think you know Zelda music and what the fans like? PROVE IT! Fill out the bracket and walk away with some ZELDA DUNGEON MERCH if you win!
In years previous, we’ve seen “Gerudo Valley”, “Dragon Roost Island”, “Midna’s Lament” take the field to task, while last year, “Ballad of the Goddess” soared above all the competition to enter the Hall of Champions. With Tears of the Kingdom a stones throw away, the field this year is wide open for a variety of contenders to take the tournament. It’s 2023 – a new song will claim the title of Best Zelda Song. Which one will it be? Only YOU can decide!
Predict the Bracket Challenge Contest!Click here to fill out a bracket for Musical March Madness! You’ll be tasked with predicting EACH and EVERY matchup from the opening contest to the final matchup! You’ll get 1 point for a correct first round prediction, 2 points for a second round prediction, 3 points for third round, 4 for fourth, and 5 for picking the winner. This is important: PICK WHO YOU THINK WILL WIN, NOT WHO YOU PERSONALLY WANT TO WIN. To reiterate, pick who you think our Zelda Dungeon audience will vote to win. This is a popularity contest, so remember to predict as such!
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With the recent addition of Game Boy Advance games to Nintendo Switch Online, there are a ton of people checking out arguably the most underrated Zelda game for either the first time or first time a long time: The Minish Cap! One of Andy’s favorite Zelda games, The Minish Cap was the one game Alasyn hadn’t played in forever, so after finishing, the gang get together to dive deep into the charming art style of the game, its great usage of items, how the Kinstone quest could have been improved, whether Vaati is a great villain our not, the lore behind the Four Sword, the mechanics of the world-within-a-world, and so much more!
Come hang out with us as we talk Minish Cap, sprinkle in some Twilight Princess, and reveal some new Zelda Cast merch!
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With each new teaser that Nintendo drops on Tears of the Kingdom comes more footage for the community to analyze and theorize about. We’re back this week to discuss your latest theories, thoughts, and questions– still so, so many questions!– following Nintendo’s latest Direct and trailer for the upcoming title. What is all this green stuff? Is it good, or is it like Malice? Is Zelda really going to die? Will the “tears” help us rebuild the Master Sword, or will they be used to upgrade Link’s new abilities? Join us as we dive head first into all these questions and more!
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We’ve come down (a bit) from the highs of last weeks Nintendo Direct, and now that our brains are functioning again, we’re ready to analyze the heck out of the newest Tears of the Kingdom trailer! Come break it down with us as we discuss voice acting, Ganondorf, Redeads, Breath of the Wild’s Hyrule, Collectors Editions, amiibo, the green energy stuff, our theories on what’s going on with Zelda, who “HIM” could refer to, what could replace Shrines, John Deere tractors, and more! Plus, the million dollar question – is this it? Or is Nintendo still holding back something monumental?
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Wow. Wowowow. THAT, my friends, was a Nintendo Direct for the ages. Despite Nintendo arguably holding back yet again on Tears of the Kingdom, there was no doubt that the trailer we saw for the game was by far the meatiest one yet. Add in the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance NSO news, with The Minish Cap and Link’s Awakening DX being playable RIGHT NOW with the Oracles not far behind it, and there was more Zelda news in this 40 minutes than there has been in seemingly years! Add in Metroid Prime Remastered, Pikmin 4, and more games, and this might have been the greatest Nintendo Direct ever!
If you missed Andy and Al’s reactions and thoughts live, come relive them now, and make sure to hang with us this weekend as we break down all the trailers frame by frame!
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Open world games have come a long way in the last few years, and with Tears of the Kingdom approaching, the Cast figured it was a good time to play some contemporary titles to see what the upcoming Zelda game might learn from those titles. Joined by Rod Lloyd for this episode, the gang discuss Elden Ring and Horizon Zero Dawn and lay out what they like about those games, what they dislike, and what they would like to see – or NOT see – applied from those games to Tears of the Kingdom!
Come hang out and weigh in on some of the hot takes thrown out about Soulsborne games, whether Horizon’s story is one of the best ever, and if Andy should keep playing Elden Ring or not!
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Get ready for the rematch! Last year, to celebrate 200 episodes of The Zelda Cast, we took on the team over at Omega Metroid in Zelda & Metroid Trivia and came up short. This year, to celebrate FIVE YEARS and 250 EPISODES, the two teams clash again! Dakota Lasky and Doominal Crossing of Omega Metroid take on Alasyn Eletha and Adrielle Munger of the Zelda Cast, with Andy Spiteri as the master of ceremonies and Jules Gia as the arbiter of justice! Come and put YOUR Zelda/Metroid knowledge to the test and see which team comes out on top!
Thank you to everyone for supporting and listening to the Zelda Cast over the last five years; we couldn’t do it without you! Here’s to five more!
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If you haven’t heard, Zelda Dungeon is celebrating its first Dungeon Week since 2018, where the writing staff deep dives into their favorite dungeons in the series and asks compelling questions about the state of dungeons in the series. We thought we would get in on the fun by discussing EVERY Zelda game and what our favorite dungeons from each game are. From some obvious pics (coughForestTemplecough) to some real outside the box selections, we’re sure that if nothing else, you’ll have something to debate after you hear our list!
All this, PLUS our plans for next weeks 250th episode, we pick a winner for the merch giveaway, and if you stick around until the very end, you’ll get a special treat!
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Get your headphones in, because this week, we’re taking a musical journey throughout the history of the Zelda series to rank and discuss every games main theme! We go back and find what works, what doesn’t, which games were short-changed, and which themes we would consider the best of all time. We’re playing every theme in the series, so sit back and groove out to the amazing music of the series. Don’t forget to let us know which main theme is your favorite!
PLUS, we’re celebrating our FIVE YEAR anniversary in two weeks, and we have a special gimmick coming back, so make sure to stay tuned for that!
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In the barren landscape of Zelda news that’s been the last year, everyone’s favorite Zelda podcast is here to act as a beacon of light by bringing back a tried and true tradition: Guess That Zelda Character! Using 16 Yes or No questions, the gang are joined by Zelda Cast Social Media Manager Jules Gia to see if they can figure out just who the heck these Zelda characters are! We turned up the heat and selected some brutally hard picks, so play along and see if you beat us!
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Happy New Year! We’re ringing in 2023 by answering a whole slew of Zelda Daily Debates that our incredible writing team has put together! Included in the gambit are: how much influence will Skyward Sword have on Tears of the Kingdom? Why has Nintendo been so secretive with the promotion thus far? What are our biggest fears about the upcoming sequel to Breath of the Wild? Could another delay be on the table? Would Nintendo ever release a buggy Zelda game a la Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? What Zelda-like games held us over in 2022? And the million dollar question – how will Tears of the Kingdom distinguish itself from Breath of the Wild?
Come and get your year started the right way by hanging out with the Zelda Cast, and don’t forget to weigh in with your own takes on our Daily Debates!
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As 2022 comes to a close, the gang reflect on what ended up unfortunately being one of the worst years in the history of the Zelda series. But was it the worst? Andy started doing some research into things that happened year by year in the series and presented it to you this week to decide for yourself what were the best and worst years in the long history of the series. There is a lot of ground to cover, so we’re ending the year with our longest episode ever! Come enjoy and tell us what you think our rankings!
All this, PLUS some Avatar and Hades talk! From everyone at the Zelda Cast, we’re wishing you and yours a happy and safe New Years!
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Welcome back to another week of everyone’s favorite Zelda podcast! This week, we put YOU in control and asked you to give us some Zelda questions to answer, and boy, did you deliver! What would a Zelda VR game look like? Which game had the best promotion leading up to its release? Is there a chance we could see a new ultimate weapon replace the Mast Sword? Will there ever be another main line game with pixel art? Does Tears of the Kingdom need a gimmick to set itself apart from Breath of the Wild?
All this and so much more, plus a little Avatar talk! Happy holidays from The Zelda Cast!
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Despite nabbing the Most Anticipated Game award, Tears of the Kingdom was a no-show at this years Game Awards, continuing the bizarre, frustrating, and perplexing pre-release cycle the sequel to Breath of the Wild has been on since its reveal, capping off what may go down as the worst year for The Legend of Zelda in the modern era. If you think that’s dramatic, come listen to Andy and Al explain why they hold that opinion, and debate on whether Nintendo’s arrogance is showing. On the plus side, the gang review the actual Game Awards show, which all things considered, was pretty good. We talk Earthblade, Hades, Death Stranding 2, the Super Mario Bros. Movie, Crime Boss, and so much more!
This episode might not be for the faint of heart, but it’s still a fun time! PLUS, come and ask us a question for next weeks show and you could hear it answered!
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The end of the year fast approaches, which means it’s time for our favorite yearly tradition: Best Zelda Ever! As we’ve done in years past, we take a look at the final list and weigh in with our opinions, where certain games ranked on our list versus the sites list, which placements surprised us the most, and what changes we could be seeing to the rankings in a few years!
Let us know what you think, and make sure to check out the list for yourself!
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Another spin around the sun has come and went, and with it, the latest installment of Zelda Dungeon’s proudest yearly tradition: Best. Zelda. Ever! 2022 marked the first year in quite some time where we had no real Zelda activity. No new games were released, no new projects were announced, it was… quiet. Although we got a title for the long-awaited sequel to Breath of the Wild, 2022 seemed like a year that could best be described as the calm...
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We’re back with another entry into our Ocarina of Time randomizer! This week, we’re trying desperately to find bombs so that we can defeat King Dodongo. We explore Hyrule and comb it over, find a bunch of other items, get a couple songs, and put our Zelda knowledge to the test. Did we make it to King Dodongo? You’ll have to listen to find out! OOOOOR, you can check out the entire vod with video on Twitch if you’d rather...
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Get ready to flex those brain muscles, as this week, Andy and AL return from a sick break and jump right into the fire, as they answer a bunch of Zelda trivia questions! Hosted by our replacement from last week, Mases Hagopian, the gang face twenty skill testing questions to test their mettle before colliding with other Zelda experts this Saturday on Triforce Trends’ Zelda trivia show! Think you can outperform us? Then come play along! All this, PLUS some...
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Somehow, someway, Andy and Al have an incredible talent in that they can both get super duper sick at the exact same time no matter where they are in the world. They both felt too sick to record, but just when things were looking bleak for a new episode of everyone’s favorite Zelda podcast this week, out of nowhere came Hyrule Compendium’s own Mases Hagopian and Gooey Fame to hold down the fort and deliver a new Zelda Cast! The...
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Do you have a passion for writing? How about an obsession with The Legend of Zelda? Are you a creative sort that comes up with crazy ideas? If you answered yes to all three of these questions, we should chat! Zelda Dungeon is looking to add a couple members to our Writing Team! Your primary responsibilities would be writing News, Fan Posts, Daily Debates, Editorials, and pitching any crazy new features you think would be cool! We’re looking for people who...
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We’re trying something a bit different this week, as Andy and Al played and streamed an Ocarina of Time Randomizer this past weekend. Neither of them have ever played any kind of Randomizer before, so we had some fun learning about how it works, rummaging around for different items, and talking about the differences between the base game and the Randomizer. We streamed the experience over on our Twitch channel, and have the VOD for anyone that wants to watch!...
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HAPPY HALLOOOWWEEENNN everybody! In addition to passing out candy and jamming to the “Monster Mash”, your other favorite Halloween ritual is finally here: The Zelda Cast’s annual SPOOKY show! This year, we’re blatantly ripping off our pals on the Tier Force Hero show to rank every single ghost in the Zelda series! Phantom Ganon, Jallhalla, Spooktor and Spektor, and… Princess Zelda?! We discuss ’em all and sort them into tiers based off our favorite horror films! It’s all treat and...
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Happy Monday Zelda Cast fam! We’ve got a doozy of a show this week, as we go nearly ninety minutes discussing collectathon items and assigning them a grade! Everything from Secret Seashells to Golden Skulltullas to Ship Parts to Tri Force Heroes Outfits to, of course, Koroks are on the table, and we’re getting digging in deep to find out what makes a good collectathon. Does multiple rewards make it more rewarding? How does the story of the quest factor...
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What’s up Zelda fans? It’s Monday, and you know what that means: another brand new episode of the Zelda Cast for you to chew on! This week, we’re taking a look at some of the Zelda Dungeon Writing Staff’s Daily Debates and weighing in with our two cents. What’s up with the dragon, or Ouroboros, in the logo of Tears of the Kingdom? What do we think those vial things are Link is shown carrying on his hip? Should there...
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With the trailer for the much anticipated Super Mario Bros. Movie finally hitting the airwaves this week, the gang decide what better time than now to go over and pitch what their ideas for a Legend of Zelda movie might look like! Is it safe to assume it would be an animated movie since Nintendo bought an animation studio? Would the plot follow a game or have an original story? Who would voice act the iconic roles of Link, Zelda,...
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Andy makes his triumphant return this week, and it’s just in the nick of time as the Cast are taking YOUR questions on the upcoming Zelda game, Tears of the Kingdom! How much of a role should we realistically expect the Zonai tribe to play? What will the new Champions be up to in this game? What does the overworld map have to do to escape the shadow of Breath of the Wild? Do we even like the name Tears...
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Welcome… to Fall Brawl! Summer is over, but don’t fret: for the third year, the Fall Brawl Character Contest is back. 2019 saw Midna take home the top prize. 2020 saw Skull Kid squeak out a thrilling last minute victory. 2021 had Sheik dominating the field. This year, the field is wide open and a NEW Champion will be crowned. The premise is simple: 64 characters enter, and in a spin on a regular NCAA-style tournament, these characters compete in matches throughout the bracket...
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We are coming in hot with a NEW EPISODE that features our reactions to the Nintendo Direct, and specifically, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! We analyze the trailer frame by frame, talk about the Zelda titles we didn’t see, discuss the title and it’s story potential, and so much more! Plus, we’re breaking down the rest of the Direct, talking Pikmin, Fire Emblem, Octopath Traveler, Goldeneye, and more! Come hang out with us! Download! Follow The...
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It’s that time of year again! That’s right – IT’S FALL BRAAAWL! You know the drill by now – 64 characters face off in a single elimination popularity contest until only one remains, BUT there’s a catch this year: half the field are Super Smash Bros. characters! As we do every year, we go through the tournament match by match and pick our favorites until we arrive at one winner! Zelda Cast Social Media Manager Jules Gia is getting in...
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The time traveling trope is well worn in science fiction and fantasy, and for good reason: putting characters in a new but familiar setting, letting them change the past to inform the future, creating seemingly impossible inventions or scenarios and chalking it to technological progress, are all things that can really augment a story if done properly. The Zelda series is no stranger to this trope, either, with Oracle of Ages, Ocarina of Time, Skyward Sword, and more all using...
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One of my absolute favorite Zelda games is The Minish Cap. There are so many things that charm me about it: the bright visuals, the chiptune-y music, the Kinstone sidequests, the cool villain, etc. etc. One thing that I realized in my most recent playthrough of this GBA adventure, though, is there’s something about The Minish Cap that I adore almost more than any other aspect: there’s not that many dungeons! That may seem like a weird thing to be...
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Welcome back to another episode of ZELDA’S PERCENTAGES! The premise is simple: we read off a statement and then assign a probability of said statement coming true! This week, however, we’re putting a bit of a twist on the gimmick by inviting our friend and Zelda Dungeon social media manager McKenna Krebs on the show and using her blog, zeldaisthegirl.com, as inspiration for our questions! Based on FOUR YEARS of wishlist’s, we go through, read off, and assign a percentage...
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I remember being a Zelda fan during the darkest days of the Wii U. The console, an unmitigated disaster for Nintendo up til that point, had a singular bright spot, a light at the end of the tunnel if you will: Zelda Wii U. The game that we know would eventually go on to become Breath of the Wild was revealed in 2014, and promised a paradigm shift in how the Zelda series was to be played moving forward. We...
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The year is 2018. After an amazing debut year, maybe the best year in Nintendo history even, the Nintendo Switch is looking to reload its barrels and blast off another great slew of great games for us to enjoy. Industry “insiders” start to claim that the Wii U ports of some classic Zelda games, Twilight Princess and The Wind Waker HD, are headed to Switch. It doesn’t happen. The year is 2019. The Switch is still rolling along nicely. Insiders...
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What’s going on friends!? This week, we are diving head first into one of our most anticipated Zelda-like games in the last several years: Blossom Tales II: The Minotaur Prince! We were big fans of the first, so we had really high hopes for this sequel, and for the most part, it delivers! Come listen as we dissect the dungeons of the game, praise the overworld, review the items, and ask about the future of the Blossom Tales series as...
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When it launched back in 2017 for the Nintendo Switch, Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King quickly became one of my favorite titles of the year. There was something about it that, in a year full of reinvention and new concepts for Zelda with Breath of the Wild, felt so familiar and charming to me. Nostalgic even. This was an adventure that wore its inspiration on its sleeve and fit right in with the classic 2D, top-down Zelda games of years...
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A couple weeks ago, we ranked every version of Hyrule Castle/Ganon’s Tower/Final Dungeon’s that took place inside of a castle, and head a really engaging discussion about what constitutes a great final castle dungeon. This week, by popular demand, we’re taking that and asking what makes a great final dungeon that’s NOT set in a castle, and trust us when we say this was a lot harder than it seemed. Does flow into the final boss count for a lot?...
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Another week has crept away with no Breath of the Wild 2 news, but fret not: we’re here to talk about a part of Breath of the Wild that we haven’t explored yet: fashion! Well, fashion, stats, practicality, etc… Yes, that’s right, we are here today to bust our best Blue Steel and critique all of Link’s outfits in Breath of the Wild! Which armor set do we have a soft spot for? Which ones are the bottom of the...
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What’s up Zelda fans! This week, Andy and Al are taking a trip through the series to discuss and rank all of the best FINAL CASTLES (and Towers… and Palaces… and-) in the series! About half the games feature some kind of version of Hyrule Castle / Ganon’s Tower / Some kind of equivalent, so we’re breaking down which one is the cream of the crop! What’s the right length for a final castle? Can a dungeon lack charisma? Is...
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It’s our first show since returning from the 2022 Zelda Dungeon Marathon, and this week, Andy and Al don’t have a show topic per-say, but rather, are just sitting down and catching up! They go over some of the games they played at the Marathon, tell some stories about the event, discuss some recent happenings in the video game world, debate whether we’ll see Breath of the Wild 2 at the 2023 Marathon, and answer some fan questions about the...
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After a gruelling, amazing, sleep deprived but incredibly rewarding week, Andy and Al are taking the week to recharge and recoup before getting back into the swing of things next week, but don’t worry! We’ve got some LIVE Zelda trivia and the return of Name That Zelda Tune from this years Zelda Dungeon Marathon! Hosted by the big man himself, Mases Hagopian, come listen to our competitors (including Andy) battle to see who knows the most about Zelda! Thanks to...
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The biggest crossover event in the history of Zelda podcasts is here! Live and in person from the Zelda Dungeon Marathon, Andy and Al sit down with the host and director of Another Zelda Podcast, David Geisler! Over the years, the Champions’ Cast, later the Zelda Cast, has developed a ton of running gags, jokes, and “-isms”, and we asked David to weigh in with his thoughts! Is Twilight Princess really that ugly? Is Satori Mountain really that cool? Is...
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Welcome back for another week of the freshest Zelda podcast around! Today, Andy and Al are taking a look over the series and trying to identify which dungeons mini-bosses are actually way cooler than the final boss of the dungeon. Dark Link? Yeah, way cooler than Morpha. Dangoro? Fyrus doesn’t even come close to matching that fight. On and on, until we have a definitive list of ultra cool mini-bosses, some of which may surprise you. Plus, we give some...
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Strap in for a long show, because this week Andy and Al are talking about the INTRO’S to each Zelda game! Shamelessly stealing from our frenemies the Tier Force Heroes, we go through game by game and assign a tier ranking to the into of each game. What even constitutes as an intro? What goals should a great intro accomplish? Are we giving any leeway for game manuals? How can we love the long intro to one game and not...
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After a week off sick, the gang are back together to answer your fan submitted questions! We asked you to head to Twitter and give us questions, and you delivered big time! Has the fervor around the Zelda timeline died out in recent years? Is there any way the corpse shown in the sequel trailer is Demise? Are the days of new, top down Zelda games over? What’s a way to mix breakable weapons and classic Zelda items? What were...
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Unfortunately, Andy and Al both managed to come down with Covid, so they weren’t able to record a new show this week, but fret not! We didn’t want to leave anyone hanging, so we dug into the Omega Metroid Podcast archives for a never-heard-before episode featuring Andy and Zelda Dungeon’s own Rod Lloyd breaking down what they would want to see in a potential crossover between the two Nintendo franchises! Be sure to tune in next week as we get...
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Good day, good day, and welcome to yet another show where we still don’t know anything about Breath of the Wild 2 or when the next Nintendo Direct might be. It’s not all bad news though, as this week, we participated in Linktober’s Zelda Creator Con and had a really fun show, debuting a new segment called Zelda’s Percentages. The premise is simple: we read a statement and then assign a percentage on the likelihood of it coming true or...
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Welcome to the Zelda Cast! This week, we are laying down some heavy predictions for the as-of-yet unannounced Nintendo Direct that we’re presuming will slot in the usual E3 time frame (if E3 was happening this year, that is). Andy and Al argue about whether or not it’s finally time for Nintendo to pull the lid back on Breath of the Wild 2 and completely show us what this game is all about, plus, have differing opinions as to if...
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To everyone that’s been following the Zelda Dungeon podcast for the last four an a half years, we’ve got some news for you: the podcast will be undergoing a name change! Four and a half years ago when I decided I wanted to revive the Zelda Informer Podcast (that’s going waaay back!), the hip and happening thing in the Zelda world was The Champions’ Ballad, the last piece of downloadable content for Breath of the Wild. Wanting to play on...
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Recently, we ran a staff feature asking our writing staff what one specific thing Breath of the Wild 2 could do that would make the 6 year development time worth the wait. Answers varied from having a playable Princess Zelda to introducing a Dark World to featuring underwater exploration to an emphasis on Malice and its origins and much, much more, so this week, Andy and Al dissect each answer and react and give their own analysis on how likely...
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If you’ve listened to the Champions’ Cast even a little, you probably know that The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes is Andy’s least favorite Zelda game, so this week, we asked YOU to send us questions about the 3DS title for us to unpack. In addition to explaining why Andy thinks Tri Force Heroes is a bad Zelda game, the gang answer questions like what did they think of the totem mechanic, what their favorite outfit from the game...
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As we all know, the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was delayed earlier this year and is expected to launch in Spring 2023, some six years after the launch of the original, making it the longest time between new core entries in the series ever. While some, including your writer, have been critical of the rollout and execution of the open world sequel from Nintendo, the fact remains that, while even though right now the...
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We’ve got a special show for you this week as we catch up with Andrew Shouldice, the lead developer of Tunic, a game we called on this very show “maybe the best Zelda-like game we’ve ever played”. We pick Andrew’s brain about the origins of Tunic, how the project started, how he met his collaborators, the state of Canadian indie developers, what other games inspired Tunic, the manual concept and where that was born, his reaction to the positive reception,...
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Nintendo of America took to Twitter this morning to announce the first Indie World Showcase of 2022, promising roughly 20 minutes of footage and information on upcoming indie games for Switch. While it may not be the giant E3-level Nintendo Direct many are clamoring for, there should still be a lot of fun titles on display; and it’s worth noting for Zelda fans that a previous Indie World Showcase is where the incredibly fun spinoff Cadence of Hyrule was first...
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This week, we had some scheduling snafus that lead us to not being able to record a new episode, BUT instead of taking the week off to relax, recharge, and sip Piña Colada’s, we’re instead releasing an episode from the vault, one of our best shows, where we are ranking all of Link’s showdowns with the King of Evil himself, Ganondorf! Joined by the amazing Mallo Photography, we get talk all things Ganon in this blast from the past! ...
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With absolutely nothing going on in the world of Zelda, Andy and Al spend this week answering some of the Daily Debates the Zelda Dungeon Writing Team have come up with, and the conversation is fantastic! How long is too long to wait for a sequel? Does that Breath of the Wild 2 footage look a little too good for the Switch? How are choosing as our party if we can pick any Zelda NPC’s to back us up in...
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You know how much we love us a good Zelda-like game, and with Breath of the Wild 2 being delayed, there was no better time for arguably the greatest ever Zelda-like game to grace our consoles: Tunic! The cute adventure of a little fox on a lonely island wears its inspiration on its sleeve and offers an incredibly dense, challenging, fun, at times obtuse, nostalgic adventure all at the same time. The gang are joined by Rod Lloyd, who penned...
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A good or bad gimmick can elevate or detract from a game, and the Zelda series is unique in that every single game has a distinct, unique gimmick associated with it that makes them ripe for examination! This week, we’re diving in and discussing what’s worked and what needed improvement over the years with Zelda gimmicks; Dual worlds are a favorite staple, but maybe stylus or motion controls weren’t for everybody. Transforming via masks was likewise awesome, so why did...
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Get ready to rumble, because this week the gang are talking a little Smash and a little Zelda, and specifically, what the best stages to play on are. Is Temple still the favorite and what makes it such an elite stage? Are Bridge of Eldin and Gerudo Valley just a little too boring to be great? Is N64’s Hyrule Castle “Zelda” enough? Was Breath of the Wild’s representation in Smash Ultimate below average? Why dies 2D Zelda get no love...
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With last weeks disappointing yet somewhat expected announcement of the delay of Breath of the Wild’s sequel, the gang get together to discuss their thoughts and reactions. Is this the most disappointing Zelda delay yet? Are Nintendo just saving this game for new hardware? Is there something deeply flawed with Nintendo’s developmental process? What was up with that busted Master Sword in the trailer? And maybe most importantly, how fresh did Aonuma-san look with his fresh hair cut?! All this...
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Update: Stephen Totilo, former Kotaku editor-in-chief and author of the Axios Gaming newsletter, shared a tweet clarifying that the cancelation is only for the 2022 event. The article’s previous wording has been preserved until official E3 channels have commented. Says 2023 event will be physical and digital. pic.twitter.com/6xfWecc2Jl — Stephen Totilo (@stephentotilo) March 31, 2022 Original: The end of an era is at hand. Per industry veteran and Razer PR Lead Will Powers, in a report corroborated by IGN,...
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Summer 2019 seems like an absolute lifetime ago. So much has happened, not only in the world of video games, but just in the world at large, that remembering the excitement and optimism I had after that incredible E3 in June 2019 literally seems like it happened decades ago. I was scrolling through my backlog of articles on Zelda Dungeon the other day and came across this thought piece I had penned immediately after the announcement of Breath of the...
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For the last couple of weeks, and ever since the unveiling of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet especially, I’ve been dreading what I thought was an inevitable announcement, and today, it was finally made official: the sequel to Breath of the Wild has been delayed until Spring 2023. While this is certainly disappointing news, if you take a look at the release window of Nintendo Switch games for the rest of the year, there didn’t seem to be any place that...
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This week, we’re giving some love to an often overlooked and underappreciated game in The Legend of Zelda: Adventure of Link! Okay, maybe it’s not all love, but we do answer all of your questions about the game and come away with some really engaging discussion! What’re our favorite spells? Did the XP system help or hurt the game? What were our favorite bosses? Did we like the random encounters on the overworld? Did the lack of map hurt this game? What are the biggest redeeming factors of this game? How did Adventure of Link inspire the Zelda series, both in terms of what to do and what not to do?
All this and so much more! Come and hang with us as we go way back to finally give the black sheep of the series its day in the sun!
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Definitive Ranking returns for the first time since summer 2021, this time examining arguably not only the greatest Zelda game, but the greatest game period – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time! We’re taking a look at the classic 10 categories that make up any great Zelda game – the controls, the dungeons, the story, the music, etc. – and ranking them on a scale of 1-5. Come play along as we shower this game with deserved praise and reminisce about the characters, the side quests, the memories, the legacy, and the foundation that Ocarina of Time laid out, while also examining how it holds up in 2022.
All this, PLUS next week, we are hosting an Adventure of Link Q&A! If you have a question about Zelda II, ask us either on Discord, Disquis, Twitter, wherever, and we’ll answer your question next week!
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It’s that time of year again where MUSICAL MARCH MADNESS makes its triumphant return! As in years past, the gang go through the bracket and decide each matchup until the field of 64 has been whittled down to just one final champion. Some of our picks this year were surprising even to us, to make sure to tune in, as we also discuss whether we should vote for past winners or let new songs win, the dichotomy of some of the worst games having some of the best music, and our most overrated Zelda song!
Come listen and don’t forget to play along with us this year for the fourth annual Musical March Madness.
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Hello everybody and WELCOME BACK to the fourth annual MUSICAL MARCH MADNESS. The premise is simple: 64 songs will go head to head in a series of single elimination matches, with the winner advancing to the next round, until there is only ONE song left standing that can be called the Greatest Zelda Song Ever. This post will be updated DAILY with new match-ups, so make sure you bookmark it. Polls will last 24 HOURS, STARTING AND ENDING AT 5 PM PACIFIC / 8 PM EASTERN, at which point the song with more votes advances to the next round. MAKE SURE YOU BOOKMARK THIS PAGE!
Just like last year, you have the opportunity to PREDICT THE BRACKET! It’s simple – get one point for guessing the correct winner of a first round matchup, get two points for guessing the correct winner of a second round matchup, and so on and so forth for every matchup until we get to the end! Think you know Zelda music and what the fans like? PROVE IT! Fill out the bracket and walk away with the ultimate BRAGGING RIGHTS if you win!
In years previous, we’ve seen “Gerudo Valley” and “Dragon Roost Island” clean up the field, with “Midna’s Lament” being added to the Hall of Champions last year. This year, we saw the rerelease of Skyward Sword which will be looking to prove its dominance, as well as some old favorites jockeying for position. It’s 2022 – a new song will claim the title of Best Zelda Song. Which one will it be? Only YOU can decide!
The Musical March Madness 2022 Bracket
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PREVIOUS MUSICAL MARCH MADNESS RESULTS – 2019 – 2020 – 2021
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TODAY’S MATCHUPS
2) Kokiri Forest
15) Kakariko Village
7) Faron Woods
10) Forest Temple
3) Fi’s Gratitude
14) Lon Lon Ranch
6) Romance in the Air
11) Hyrule Field
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Do you have a passion for writing? How about an obsession with The Legend of Zelda? Are you a creative sort that comes up with crazy ideas? If you answered yes to all three of these questions, we should chat!
Zelda Dungeon is looking to add a couple members to our Writing Team! Your primary responsibilities would be writing News, Fan Posts, Daily Debates, Editorials, and pitching any crazy new features you think would be cool! We’re looking for people who aren’t afraid to think outside the box and will be an active, vocal, and visible member of our community!
If you think you’d be the right fit for this role, you need to do a few things:
- Send a cover letter explaining why you’d be awesome in this role! Include a couple writing samples as well so we can look it over. Your email should have the title “Writing Team Application”.
- Tell us about yourself! We’re looking for personality and creativity! Who are you? Tell us about your history with Zelda franchise. What does it mean to you? What’s your favorite game in the series?
- If you don’t have Discord and aren’t a member of the Zelda Dungeon chat, get it and join! That’s how we’ll be conducting interviews!
This is not a paid position, as Zelda Dungeon relies on the content of its amazing volunteers. What you get back though is an awesome staff rewards program, exposure for your writing, a chance to put down on your resume you wrote for and had content shared by a website with over one million combined social media followers, and most importantly, the chance to be a part of this awesome community!
Please send all applications to andy.spiteri@zeldadungeon.net . If you look like the right fit, I’ll be in touch shortly
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We are nothing if not topical here on this show, so we decided we would hop on the biggest bandwagon of the last couple months and challenge each other in a game of Zelda themed Wordle! We made a few tweaks to make the game a little more accessible for listeners and out our spin on the popular word guessing game. Andy and Al face off in a game of wits to see who can guess the correct word! Come play along with us!
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And now, time for something a little different! We’re transforming the show into the Pokémon Cast this week, as we give our thoughts and in depth review of the new open world, Breath-of-the-Wild-esque Pokémon adventure Pokémon Legends: Arceus! We go over how the new open world format feels, the new mechanics used to catch Pokémon, and how the game is the perfect blend of classic games, Pokémon Go, and Breath of the Wild! We also discuss the games music, weight in on the graphics debate, offer some criticisms about the story, look at how side quests could be improved, and give our two cents on the new Hisuian forms for some classic ‘mon!
All this, PLUS, we discuss how the newly revealed Pokémon Scarlet and Violet could impact the release schedule for Breath of the Wild 2! Come and catch ‘em all with us!
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Of all the things that have been driving me crazy about the long (so long…) wait for more information about the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is that we still don’t know what it’s called. I don’t know about you, but I’m pretty over calling this game “Breath of the Wild 2” or “the Sequel”, and coupled with the fact that this game is supposedly coming out in 2022, it just seems absurd to me that we still don’t have a name for the game.
My question, however, is when we DO get a name for the sequel, would you like to have it connect back to the Breath of the Wild title? In a similar manner to how A Link Between Worlds played on the title of A Link to the Past, I could see Breath of the Wild 2 being called something like “Sequel of the Wild” or “Breath of the Something” (working titles people!). Of course, we’ve also had direct sequels like Phantom Hourglass or Majora’s Mask that had nothing to do with the original games title, so it’s really anybody’s guess.
Would a play on the title of Breath of the Wild make sense for the sequels subtitle? Or would you rather see something new and original? Let us know in the comments below!
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We finally made it to a whopping 200 episodes! There are so many people to thank, so many friends we’ve made along the way, but all that is for another day! Today is about competition, and we’ve got both of Andy’s podcasts facing off against each other in a trivia contest! 20 Zelda and 20 Metroid questions await the combatants, each of varying difficulty, so if you think you know the answers, come play along with us!
We can’t thank everyone enough for all the support over the last four years. We love all of you!
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With the recent news that come March 2023, Nintendo will be shutting down the servers that operate the eShop for the Wii U and 3DS, it really represents the final nail in the coffin of those systems. While I look back fondly at the 3DS and its amazing collection of games and reminisce about all the time I spent with my handheld, I can’t help but look at the Wii U differently. While it no doubt had some great games, I think it’s no question that this is the most disappointing Nintendo console. Sandwiched between the two most successful Nintendo machines ever in the Wii and the Switch, the Wii U was such an abysmal failure that people were questioning Nintendo’s future as a hardware developer, and it’s not hard to see why the system failed.
The Gamepad always felt like a flimsy children’s toy, it launched without a AAA title to back it up, it relied on the Wiimote gimmickry of the Wii too much, and its reveal sparked confusion about whether this was even a new console or an addon for the ultra-successful Wii. To further add insult to injury, essentially every Wii U game worth playing is now available on the Switch, including Breath of the Wild, which was once looked at as the savior of the Wii U.
To me, there’s no doubt that this is the most disappointing Nintendo console, and I think the sales numbers reflect that, but what do you think? Are you a Wii U defender? Or are you glad to see the console go quietly into the night? Let us know in the comments below!
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We finally got a Nintendo Direct, and while it was mostly awesome, the absence of Breath of the Wild 2 loomed large over the proceedings. We break down what exactly we think is going on with that game and when we think it will be fully revealed, and then spend some time breaking down the rest of the games shown off. Splatoon 3, Triangle Strategy, Advance Wars all look awesome, and the new titles revealed like Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Fire Emblem Warriors 2, and Nintendo Switch Sports also look really promising. Throw in a free update for Metroid Dread and DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and we had a mostly good time!
Come hear our full thoughts, and THANK YOU to everyone who tuned into our Episode 200 live stream! Look forward to that in podcast form next week!
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February is here, and you know what the means: it’s the month of loooove, and we are getting a bit salacious this week as we take a look back over the years and rank all of the various love interests that Link has had over the years. Are we #TeamZelda or #TeamMipha? What was the first true romance for Link? Does Link show any romantic affection for Tetra or Midna, or are they just business partners? What moment in the most heartbreaking, and why can’t destiny let our boy have nice things? What character from Twilight Princess has the opposite of chemistry with Link?
Come have fun with us, and stick around for some quick Pokemon talk, Sony talk, and Episode 200 plans!
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After reading the fantastic editorial my colleague Mike Midwood penned about enjoying Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, I felt compelled to go back and visit it, maybe not playing from start to finish, but at least doing a dungeon or two. There were two options available to me: playing on my Switch, or playing on my Zelda Game & Watch. I remember a few months ago while I was reviewing the Game & Watch thinking about how… unplayable and joyless Adventure of Link seemed to be, so I made the easy decision and decided to play on my Switch, complete with all the bells and whistles like save states, rewind, and luxury mode.
Playing this infamously difficult and defeating game under these conditions wasn’t actually too bad. In fact, despite having to rewind more times than I’d like to admit, I dare say I had a pretty fun time. But it did make me think of people like Mike, people who enjoy the original game for what it is. I realized that I just couldn’t count myself as one of those people. Without the quality of life improvements, I would never want to play The Adventure of Link, and frankly, I know a lot of people who still don’t want to play it even with all these upgrades.
My question is where do you fall? Are you able to enjoy this game as it originally released, lunching difficulty and all? Or are you more of a Switch Online kind of player? Or maybe, no matter what, Link’s sophomore adventure just isn’t for you? Let us know in the comments below!
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The hunger for remakes of classic Zelda games is ever-present in our fanbase, and with good reason. Every remake or HD port presents a chance to smooth over some of the rough edges of the initial release with quality-of-life improvements, updated graphics, and higher quality music. After the release of Link’s Awakening for the Switch in 2019, the focus shifted from wanting a remake of that game to wanting a remake of the two Oracle games for the Game Boy Color.
While those remakes would certainly be welcome and I’d enjoy them, I can’t help but think it would be even cooler if Nintendo gave us a “pseudo-remake”, something akin to A Link Between Worlds, where it was kind of a remake, but also an entirely new game. In my opinion, the original Oracle games are still really enjoyable in their current form, so why not, instead of rebuilding those games from the ground up, concentrate that focus on a new game set within the Oracle world? You even have a readymade premise with the fabled Oracle of Secrets game that may-or-may-not have existed at one point.
What do you guys think? Would you rather Nintendo play it safe and deliver an enhanced remake of Ages and Seasons, or would you be fine leaving those as is and playing something new that was set in that world? Let us know in the comments below!
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You know those things that happen during the course of a Zelda game that just make you smile? Well we’re diving deep into those moments in our show today to discuss what our favorite (and least favorite!) Zelda tropes and reoccurring elements are! Everything from Link beginning the game asleep to the Dead Man’s Volley to companions to trading sequences, all the way to box art, reusing old bosses and more! Come strap in and let us know what your favorites are!
PLUS, don’t forget to tune in on February 13th for our episode 200 live stream! We hope to see you there!
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If you were to ask me “what game had the best pre-order bonus ever?”, I wouldn’t even hesitate to tell you that the answer is The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Not only did it come with a free game, but that game was Ocarina of Time (the best video game ever made!), and this version had a completely NEW set of dungeons and puzzles? Are you kidding me? Score!
Titled The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest, this bonus version, which is also included in the 3DS version of Ocarina of Time, didn’t have “new” dungeons necessarily, but it sure remixed and changed the basic premise of most dungeons enough that it felt refreshing and interesting. So my question to you is what game would you like to see get the “Master Quest” treatment? A remixed Arbiter’s Grounds with even more Spinner sections sounds like a blast, and thinking about the possibilities for Timeshift stone puzzles in a re-jigged Sandship or Lanayru Mining Facility has me wishing it was real. It would even be an opportunity to breathe some life into the less-celebrated dungeons like a Dragon Roost Cavern or Snowhead Temple.
What’s your pick for the Zelda game that you’d want to see get a Master Quest? Let us know in the comments below!
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Besides The Legend of Zelda, one of my favorite video game franchises is Final Fantasy, in no small part thanks to the fantastical stories and characters from game to game. While the quality of protagonists ebbs and flows from game to game (seriously Squall, cheer up bro), the villains are almost always awesome, which of course gets me thinking: which one of these guys would I want to see crossover into the Zelda universe.
A lot of these characters would feel pretty natural to me, actually. Sin from Final Fantasy X has some serious Calamity Ganon vibes; ditto for Ex-Death and any of the Blights. Ultimecia as an evil sorceress is something we’ve seen before in A Link to the Past, I’ve always thought that Zant took a little inspiration from Kekfa, and a corrupt, power hungry politician like Vayne seems like it would fit right in with Zelda. Of course, who I’m sure everyone wants to see is Sephiroth duking it out with Link, and while that would no doubt be awesome, I’d personally love to see Kuja put his magic up against Princess Zelda’s in a battle of conflicted characters.
This crossover will (probably!) never happen, but if it did, who would you want to see? Let us know in the comments below?
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In a somewhat darker twist on our All-Star Team episode from a few weeks back, the gang are now picking their LEAST favorite themed dungeons in the series, which is not as easy as you may think! We pick out the dungeons that make us cringe, from the intro dungeon, to ice themed, to water themed, to mini-dungeon, all the way to the final dungeon! Come listen to figure out our thought process, what self-imposed rules we created for ourselves, and to hear us reveal our lists – in which some of the dungeons might surprise you, and some might seem obvious!
All this, PLUS, some Microsoft/Activision talk, and discussing whether we should watch more Zelda-themed movies in the future. Come hang out with us!
If you want to play along and make your own list, use this template:
Intro Dungeon:
Forest Themed Dungeon:
Water Themed Dungeon:
Fire Themed Dungeon:
Ice Themed Dungeon:
Desert Themed Dungeon:
Scary Themed Dungeon:
Mini-Dungeon:
Vertical Tower 2D Themed Dungeon:
Technology Themed Dungeon:
Themeless Dungeon:
Final Castle Dungeon:
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The new year is upon us, and as always, it’s a time to feel both reflective on what’s happened and optimistic of what’s to come. With the calendar closing on 2021, the year of “Zelda 35″ is officially done, but the horizon has never been more exciting for Zelda fans. With Breath of the Wild 2 (supposedly) releasing this year, we’ll finally have our next mainline installment that can carry the torch and run with it, while the possibilities for supporting Zelda content are seemingly endless.
As we do most years, the writing staff of Zelda Dungeon has amassed their hopes for Zelda heading into 2022 into a special feature for you to enjoy. Obviously, we all want Breath of the Wild 2 to actually release this year, but we wanted to dig a little deeper, get a little more specific, a little more granular, on what we’re hoping to see from the franchise over the next 12 months. Below are comments from each writer detailing what they want to see occur.
New games, new features, old gimmicks, returning events, and so much more — take a dive into our wildest wishes for The Legend of Zelda in 2022!
Heather Beard – A Skyward Sword Manga The Zelda manga adaptations have always been a wonderful experience to view and read. I love how they take the source material from a game and make it into a story that you’re getting to experience again. The manga adaptation of Twilight Princess is entering its climax and will soon come to an end. I always hate for a series to come to an end, but I have high hopes for another game to be adapted. Knowing that past Zelda games have been adapted into a manga format before, my wish for 2022 would be to see an announcement of another Zelda title being adapted into manga.
Many Zelda games have already been turned into all-night pager-turners, but the game I hope to see adapted most would be Skyward Sword. A Skyward Sword manga would be a great follow-up from Zelda 35 and the re-release of Skyward Sword in 2021. I think the game would translate well into text, and maybe the series would even expand on the comic that was included in Hyrule Historia? It’s probably wishful thinking for 2022, but that is my Zelda wish!
Sean Gadus – Any Kind of New 2D Zelda Game Somebody call 9-1-1! 2D Zelda is on life support! It has been almost nine years since A Link Between Worlds, the last great 2D Zelda game. While other developers have crafted exciting new 2D Zelda-inspired games like Hyper Light Drifter, Blossom Tales, and Moonlighter, Nintendo has only released a multiplayer spin-off and a remake. While Link’s Awakening was a wonderful experience, the game is rooted in a design blueprint that was created in the early 1990’s. Like 2D Metroid in the late 2000s and 2010s, Nintendo seems to be fine with resting on their laurels, letting other developers make games that scratch their fans’ itch for new experiences.
After playing the incredible Metroid Dread, my brain has been flooded with possibilities about what a new 2D Zelda game could look like, and what such a project could play like on Nintendo Switch. Nintendo is one of the most creative developers in the world; I would love to see what they (or a partner developer) could create using the Switch’s hardware. Even if Nintendo didn’t give 2D Zelda the “cutting edge” Metroid Dread treatment, a smaller scale 2D Zelda project could help the series move forward and keep the 2D side of the franchise healthy. Because right now, I can barely hear a heartbeat….
Mike Midwood – Commit to Improving the Breath of the Wild Formula My greatest hope is for an original, non-remake, 2D Zelda game. The 2D perspective isn’t actually that important to me, but it’s the only feasible way we could get a more traditional Zelda experience with Breath of the Wild’s sequel on the horizon. As much as I’m looking forward to that game, my hope is that its inevitable success doesn’t snuff out the series’ classic style of adventure. I don’t want my favorite type of exploration to be relegated to remakes.
Speaking of the sequel to Breath of the Wild, I’m hoping that Nintendo is willing to enact real changes. I really loved its predecessor, but it was a game that left a lot of obvious avenues for improvement. With a handful of tweaks and a commitment to expanding the formula’s potential, I think this could be one of the best Zelda games we’ve had in decades. My hope is that Nintendo will make this sequel truly unique and not coast on the triumphs of the original.
Chakell Herbert – Remake Ocarina of Time From the Ground Up I am one who fangirls over anything Zelda, but one particular release I constantly yearn for is a new Ocarina of Time remake for the Switch that is legitimately remade. Yes, I know that it has been given the 3D treatment on the 3DS, but I still want more! That game is a staple of the series and is what truly sucked me into the adventures of Link and Zelda when I was young, and I would love to see what new engines could do to the graphics. I would especially love to see a more emotional Link, because, let’s be honest, Ocarina of Time is one of the most emotional of the series and the Nintendo 64 just doesn’t always do the facial expressions and reactions justice with all that goes down during this iconic era in Hyrule.
I often think of the complete remake that the popular Final Fantasy VII received in recent years, and would love to see something similar done for Ocarina of Time, which is a game that defined the series. Who knows if it’ll happen! But until then, I will cross my fingers and hope that the time to shine comes once again for the Hero of Time.
Andrew Millard – Let a New Developer Tackle Zelda! Along with some of my colleagues here, I would love a new 2D Zelda game. And if Nintendo hasn’t got the time, I hope they will entrust another company to give it a shot, even if the resulting game isn’t what we think of when we think of 2D Zelda.
The Oracles games, Link’s Awakening on Switch, and Cadence of Hyrule are all proof that this works. And if I’m really hoping for something wild, let’s have that company be one of these: Capcom, Grezzo, or Mercury Steam. The sandbox of Hyrule has plenty of room for others to play with Nintendo’s toys!
Alex Weber – Two Words: Zelda. Anime. Akira Himekawa — the pen name of the writing duo responsible for the officially licensed manga adaptations of multiple Zelda games — has done great work in expanding upon video game narratives. Through combining both their artistic and storytelling abilities, they have built upon Hyrule and other locations in Zelda lore to create a rewarding experience for Zelda fans who read their manga.
Tons of anime that exist in the world are based off of an original manga, brought to life from the page through color, animation, and spoken dialogue. I would love it if Nintendo put out an anime based on the Akira Himekawa manga that already exists, particularly A Link to the Past or Ocarina of Time. I think, if done properly, it would honor the work of Akira Himekawa and subsequently add more depth to characters such as Link, who normally lacks depth as a video game protagonist built to be a clean slate.
As a proof-of-concept, not only did the cutscenes in Link’s Awakening prove the beauty in such animation, but there is also a fan animation based on the A Link to the Past manga that always makes me want to see more when I watch it, even though I’ve already read the manga for A Link to the Past. If not in 2022, I would love to see any of the Zelda manga adapted into anime somewhere along the road, as the stories told in the games and the manga definitely deserve some time in the sun! It would also be a great way to celebrate the anniversary of the series!
Michaela El-Ters – The Return of Symphony of the Goddess With COVID surging again, concerts of any kind have been a bit touch and go. But in an ideal world, COVID cases would drop to the point where concerts like Symphony of the Goddess could make a comeback. Not only would I love to attend another concert, but there’s potential for various new tracks to be added. From Cadence of Hyrule to Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Symphony of the Goddesses could return in a big way with beautiful and epic orchestral renditions of melodies from newer games to keep fans on the edge of their seats!
In addition, I think there’s a way for Breath of the Wild 2 to be showcased even if the game isn’t out yet. When I went to the Kingdom Hearts concert years ago in California, music and new, exclusive video footage from the yet-to-be released Kingdom Hearts III was featured, and I think this could be a similar promotional opportunity with Breath of the Wild 2. Showcasing video footage alongside live music would make for an incredibly memorable experience while getting fans excited for the game. At least, I know I would be!
Charles Xavier – Hyrule Goes Cyberpunk I once had a dream that there was a Zelda game set in the future of Breath of the Wild’s Hyrule where we played as a Sheikah warrior. Cities had become neon lit with Sheikah technology and modernized unlike anything previously seen in the series. However, beyond the flashy lights and the bustle of city life, there still exists links to Hyrule’s past, and by investigating them, players would uncover the dark past of the Sheikah tribe. The whole game would focus around uncovering Sheikah lore and attempting to suppress any attempts by other parties to leak the information if they got to it first.
It would likely never happen, but I can hope, right? I’d love to see a reveal trailer for a new 3D Zelda game with a concept like this!
Brandon Schmitz – More amiibo Please The Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD remain among the only major, first-party Wii U titles that have yet to be brought over to the Switch. Since the end of 2019, I’ve held off on re-playing either game. “This’ll be the year they hit the Switch,” I’ve said for nearly three years in a row.
Of course, most of us would love to see that come to pass in 2022. More specifically, though, I hope Nintendo commemorates their release with some unique amiibo. Admittedly, I’m not an avid collector these days — there’s just not enough space anymore! — but there are still a few Zelda-themed amiibo that are practically begging to be made. Twilight Princess HD’s Wolf Link figure is amazing, but I’d love to complement that with a stand-alone Midna amiibo. Similarly, the King of Red Lions would be the ideal candidate for Wind Waker HD. At this point, I’ve still got some space left for a few more amiibo — I’ll be saving it for those two!
Judy Calder – Tell Us Where Breath of the Wild Fits! As a lover of the official Zelda timeline, the thing I’d love to see in 2022 is Breath of the Wild’s placement within it. Whether that means placing the events of this game on a certain part of the timeline, or even using it to fuse the different branches back together again, I’d be completely satisfied.
Of course, with a new entry on the official timeline should come collectibles and merchandise! Nintendo could follow up the placement with additional material that becomes part of The Goddess Collection — something like an add-on to Hyrule Historia. As an avid collector of lore-based Zelda books (and just Zelda books/guides in general), I’d definitely thank Hylia for something like this!
David Wayne Nystrom – New Zelda Reading Material One of my favorite Zelda things that I’ve collected over the years are Zelda-related books: The Goddess Collection, guides, manga, and even that one-off Molblin’s Magic Spear (technically, that belongs to my son). With all those, I’ve also grabbed a couple titles from around the Zelda sphere, like the Ask Iwata book. What I’d like to see would be something more behind-the-scenes of the inspiration of the franchise and the people who have had a hand in creating it over the years.
A book about composer Koji Kondo, perhaps, and how he envisioned the music over the years. Maybe a retrospective from Miyamoto on his personal feelings about how the game has changed since his early visions of it. A book like that would be a really fascinating glimpse into the creativity that created Zelda and find its way to my shelf as soon as it became available.
John Piland – New Weapon Classes One of the most important aspects of a game like Zelda is combat, and more specifically, how the combat feels. Breath of the Wild introduced a few new fighting styles in two-handed heavy weapons, lances, and magical rods. Its sequel needs to build on that, and there are many ways it could. Given Link’s Crossbow Training and Linkle from Hyrule Warriors, a crossbow or an Ancient gun-like weapon would be a great way to introduce fast-paced ranged combat. A more dedicated mage class would invigorate the combat as well, going beyond the simple casting of the Wizzrobe wands. The upcoming sequel to Breath of the Wild needs to bring a new breath to combat.
David Lasby – A Third Game in the Link to the Past Saga Yes, I’m getting greedy here, but I don’t care — I’m putting this out into the universe! No game scratches the nostalgia itch more than The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. The art style, the top-down gameplay, and open world in a 2D setting are everything I love about classic Zelda. Nintendo captured lightning in a bottle twice when it released The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. The game had everything I loved about the SNES classic, but with a masterful story and a truly open world.
But what’s really needed is a third and final entry into what would be the greatest set of games in the Zelda franchise. We got a spiritual sequel to A Link to the Past with A Link Between Worlds; now I want a prequel. Give me the Imprisoning War. Send Ganon’s minions back in time to stop the imprisoning before it happens and let our Hero save the day once more — The Legend of Zelda: A Link for All Time. And of course, I want this trilogy on Switch in time for the holidays. Not too big of an ask, right?
Samantha Reynolds – Game Boy Games on NSO Last year I shared my desire for a Phantom Hourglass remake for the Nintendo Switch. Unfortunately, Phantom Hourglass remains a DS and Wii U exclusive, but a girl can still wish. This year, I’d like to see Nintendo add the Game Boy games to the existing Nintendo Switch Online library. I was ecstatic to have Ocarina of Time come to Switch (with Majora’s Mask being added next month), but part of me yearns for more. When I was younger, I absolutely loved Oracle of Seasons, and enjoyed playing it on my brother’s Game Boy Advance.
I was never able to get my hands on a 3DS when they were in production, and the (nearly two) decades old Game Boy Advance has been long since retired, so that leaves me with no way to enjoy Oracle of Seasons once more, or experience Oracle of Ages for the first time. Considering the trajectory in which Nintendo is introducing older games to the Online service, I’m hopeful that we will be seeing some of our favorite Game Boy games return to us.
Jill Rosado – All the Remakes! A remake of Oracle of Seasons, Oracle of Ages, and Minish Cap! That is all I want! I was seriously hoping for this as a big announcement for Zelda‘s 35th Anniversary and personally I felt disappointed. Link’s Awakening for the Switch is absolutely exciting to play, and I would love to see these games in similar style. While I don’t expect these Game Boy games to be released this year, I’m still hoping Nintendo blesses us with news that these games will be remade. Until then, I will continue praying and manifesting for these remakes!
Alexis Anderson – More of Zelda from Smash Ultimate Please I want to see the Zelda from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in a major Zelda title. The design of Zelda in the newest Smash game is perfection. I tell everyone I play with how big a fan I am of her, and I need to see her get some more room to breathe. Give her a game! Her design is heavily inspired by Zelda from A Link to the Past and A Link Between Worlds, but those games’ respectively pixelate and cartoon-ize the Zelda from their concept art while Super Smash Bros. makes her a 3D reality. I would not be mad at a true 3D remake of A Link to the Past even though A Link Between Worlds scratched that itch for many. But in line with some of my colleagues’ wishes, lets remake The Minish Cap but in 3D with this Zelda. Even then I fear she wouldn’t get enough screen time. So, bottom line: I’m hoping for a spinoff featuring my favorite girl. “Super Princess Zelda,” much?
Andrew Gray – Just Keep Moving During all of 2020, while Nintendo was celebrating our favorite red-dressing plumber’s 35th anniversary, I couldn’t help but wonder if they would do something similar for our favorite green-clad elf for his 35th the following year. Now that the year has closed, and we did see the Game & Watch release, I was honestly a little let down from my own expectations.
I am always happy to get new Zelda material. I love this series, and I wanted a special 35th anniversary from Nintendo because I wanted to see the franchise celebrated at large as much as I cherish it myself. That said, my request is frankly simple: Keep the franchise moving. Add, grow, keep doing what makes Zelda great and I will be happy. Even if nothing released with the franchise at all this year, I won’t be let down so long as this amazing franchise keeps going strong for years to come.
Rod Lloyd – Re-Release Four Swords Anniversary Edition… Permanently This Time In 2011, as part of The Legend of Zelda‘s 25th anniversary, Nintendo released Four Swords Anniversary Edition, an expanded remaster of the original Game Boy Advance title, exclusively on DSiWare. Beyond improved visuals and additional areas, Anniversary Edition also featured a new and surprisingly meaty single-player mode that, in my opinion, helped promote Four Swords from a GBA novelty to a must-play title for Zelda hardcores. But for all its positives, the tragedy of Four Swords Anniversary Edition lies in the fact that it was only available for a limited time before disappearing completely, brought back only once for a limited release on the 3DS eShop in 2014.
As a vocal defender of Four Swords Anniversary Edition, I would love to see Nintendo release the title once again on the Nintendo Switch in 2022, especially as the original Four Swords will be celebrating its 20th birthday later this year. The game’s multiplayer gameplay would certainly benefit from the Nintendo Switch Online service, removing a huge barrier to entry present with the Game Boy Advance and 3DS multiplayer infrastructures. Additionally, I want to see Four Swords Anniversary Edition stay available permanently; no more limited edition nonsense. In that way, we’ll be one step closer to the Switch being the definitive Zelda machine.
Andy Spiteri – NFT’s? No F** Thank You What more needs to be said here? I can’t really see Nintendo doing this, but stranger things have happened, so I’m just putting this energy out into the universe: keep those garbage NFT’s away from Zelda and away from Nintendo. One of the biggest fads of 2021 is the rise of NFT’s, and it’s also one of the worst. With multiple art thefts, the brutal effects on the climate, the general pyramid-scheme architecture of the NFT game, this would be an awful look on my favorite series.
We’ve seen companies like Konami, Ubisoft, Sega, and more jump aboard the NFT train, and while my heart tells me Nintendo has more class than that, I’ve been hurt before. Keep Zelda away from NFT’s for the love of all things holy — if you want to sell me some Zelda .jpegs, at least put them in a nice book.
That’s our thoughts on what we’d like to see for our beloved franchise in the new year, but we want to know what YOU think! Let us know in the comments below!
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We’re back for another week with a very special episode, one that we’ve been looking forward to for a while: analyzing the world, characters, and themes of Studio Ghibli’s 1997 masterpiece Princess Mononoke and seeing how that movie made a lasting impressing on the Zelda series, and Breath of the Wild in particular. We compare Link and Ashitaka, Zelda and San, Lady Eboshi and the citizens of Irontown to the fabled Sheikah clan, analyze the similar themes of nature versus technology, and even look to the plot of Princess Mononoke to deduce where we might be headed in Breath of the Wild 2.
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I am a big, big fan of 80’s inspired synthwave music. Something about the way the music conveys a sense nostalgia while at the same time manage to sound futuristic is something that’s always hooked me about that style of music. Perhaps it’s that futuristic slant that serves as the reason why you don’t hear it in a ton of Nintendo games, however, which I’ve always thought is a shame, as when Nintendo has used electronic, synthy music in its games, it’s been awesome (see Prime, Metroid). Admittedly, that style of music I think has to somewhat match the esthetic of the game, but I ask you this: with Zelda, and in particular Breath of the Wild, moving towards a more futuristic presentation with its Guardian swords, Sheikah sates, Divine Beasts and what have you, would electronic synth music fit in Zelda going forward?
Before you scoff, there are tunes in Breath of the Wild already that bare somewhat of a semblance to synthwave music, notably the Shrine themes and especially the Monk Maz Koshia theme (which, by the way? Certified banger). With the themes of technology and it’s misuse looking to keep playing a role in subsequent Zelda games, I’ve love to know: would you be open to hearing a different type of music in Zelda? Or would electronic synth be too much?
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