Immortal Childhood: Hylian Dan of ZU Provides a Gem

Posted on June 14, 2009 6:27 PM by Nathanial Rumphol-Janc
Category: Fan Community News

While we here at ZeldaInformer pride ourselves in our article writings, it does not mean we are the only ones around doing it. Zelda Universe, our arch rival for all eternity, recently put together their own article team lead by Crab Helmet. While this is not their first article released, it does happen to be by a certain someone whose last piece is arguably the most popular article in the short history of Zelda fansites.

His article, titled Immortal Childhood, shows severe ties about both Link as a person and the world around him, between Link's Awakening, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and The Wind Waker. A touching story, a touching thought, a touching theory. It goes from life as a child to life as an adult, then back again only to move forward once more. It's about more then just growing up, it's about letting go of the past and moving forward. The article truly is worth a read.

At the moment I am speechless, as I just finished the article myself. That alone is enough for me to suggest that any true Zelda fan checks out this piece. We'll be sure to keep you all updated on further releases by the ZU Article Team.

Source: Immortal Childhood

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LOZ Historian | June 15, 2009 11:06 AM

The article was nostalgic, enlightening, and very moving... unlike any Zelda-related article I have ever read. This piece of work truly makes us see the philosophical themes behind Zelda games... Not only that fact, but it allows us fans (especially veterans) to self reflect and interpret our level of concerns we have in the Zelda Series as fans ... The message of this article makes me wonder if I am the "Ghost"/ "Ganondorf" as you label in your article...

You are truly inspirational Hylian Dan. Zelda IS about growth. I thank you for this.

~LOZ H~

HyLorian | June 16, 2009 6:11 AM

Yes, the series as a whole adheres to this natural cycle aswell. We fans are nostalgic for the past games, so we are hesitant to embrace new entries to the series. However, Nintendo urges us to try new things by refreshing the gameplay each time. In this way, the franchise as a whole can grow and evolve. Though some games are critisized for taken a step too many (MM) or too few (TP) from the traditional formula, it is the reason why the Zelda games are still doing so well where others, like the Sonic games, fail because they try to stick to the past.