Category: Video Essays
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The Problem With Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment
I’ll be honest, I don’t like Hyrule Warriors. I never have. The gameplay feels repetitive, and it just doesn’t capture what I love about Zelda. And now Nintendo is saying that the newest one, Age of Imprisonment, is officially canon. That idea really bothers me. But at the same time, Zelda fans seem excited about…
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Zelda’s Biggest Secret – It Was All a Dream
The Legend of Zelda has always been a story about waking up. A boy opens his eyes in a strange land, the world around him both familiar and unreal. But what if these adventures aren’t just tales of kingdoms and heroes—what if they’re dreams? Over and over, Zelda drops us into worlds that collapse, reset,…
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Which Zelda Game Has the Best Grass to Cut?
There’s nothing quite like it: that satisfying swish of the sword, the flutter of leaves, and the chance of a rupee or heart dropping out of the grass. Cutting grass has been a weirdly addictive part of The Legend of Zelda for over three decades, from the simple squares in A Link to the Past…
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The Zelda Characters Who Stole the Spotlight
When you think of The Legend of Zelda, three names always come to mind: Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf. But here’s the truth — some of the most unforgettable moments in the entire series don’t belong to them at all. They belong to the characters on the sidelines. The quirky merchants, the unlikely companions, the villains…
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Who Should Make the Next Zelda Game? Nintendo’s Secret Partners Explained
The Legend of Zelda is one of Nintendo’s crown jewels — a series so ambitious that every mainline entry takes six years or more to create. That means with every masterpiece, comes a long silence… a wait that feels endless for fans craving their next journey through Hyrule. But Zelda has never truly disappeared in…
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Should A Link to the Past Be Remade?
For a whole generation of gamers, A Link to the Past was their first journey into Hyrule. It’s pixel-perfect, tightly designed, and endlessly replayable. Despite its status, some fans believe it’s time to bring it back. Not just a port, not just a new coat of paint — a full remake. Others, however, see that…
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Can Zelda Survive the Future of Gaming?
The future of gaming isn’t just about playing — it’s about living inside games. Fortnite isn’t just a battle royale — it’s a concert venue, a digital theme park, and a second home. Roblox lets players build entire worlds, and Minecraft is a creative playground with no end in sight. These aren’t just games —…
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The Most Overrated Zelda Game — According to Fans
The Legend of Zelda has given me some of my favorite moments in gaming—epic battles, unforgettable music, and worlds I never wanted to leave. But even in a legendary franchise like this one, not every game is flawless. Some entries, while loved by many, just don’t hit the same mark for everyone. And today, we’re…
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The Most Underrated Zelda Game — According to Fans
Everyone knows Ocarina of Time, Breath of the Wild, and Tears of the Kingdom. But not every Zelda game gets the same spotlight. Some entries in this legendary franchise have been quietly forgotten, misunderstood, or dismissed — even when they brought great ideas to the table. So I asked the Zelda community a simple question:…
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More games like The Legend of Zelda
It’s likely to be a while before we get a brand new Zelda game, but the good news is there are plenty of games out there like the Legend of Zelda. I’ve highlighted some Zelda-likes before, but today I’d like to dive into some more games like The Legend of Zelda to play while we…