Saturday, August 24, 2013

The Legend of Zelda

by Daisy

Hiya! Are you a gamer? Do you love using your mind strategically all while going on adventures and saving the day? Then The Legend of Zelda is the series for you. Take it from me, I’ve been playing this game for about 10 years, and I couldn’t be happier!

Legend of Zelda is an old video game which dates back all the way to the 1980’s. Its storyline stems from a 14 year old boy named Link; although, you have the option to change the name to whatever you like. Link’s job is to save Princess Zelda, who the game is named after, and the land of which she rules over, Hyrule. He goes out on this treacherous quest to battle many monsters and bosses to free Zelda from Ganon, the main antagonist in this plot.

On this journey Link is usually accompanied by a sidekick, who could be anyone or anything ranging from a fairy, a swords spirit, or even a being from another dimension; they usually help and support Link on his journey. Link also throughout the game acquires a wide variety of weapons and tools. Recurring weapons include the slingshot, bow and arrows, bombs, clawshot, and most importantly, the Master Sword!

Personally my favorite game out of the franchise is The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time. It follows the basic storyline, but what really makes this game stand out is that you can travel through time, jumping between a 7-year-old boy and a 14-year-old teenager. So check out some Legend of Zelda games. Believe me, you won’t miss out!