We clear our backlog of emails regarding all the Zelda and Final Fantasy games we’ve currently played! Some topics we discuss include the prevalence of borderless spaces in Termina, the role of blue people in FFIX, and a defense of “Link is Dead” theory.

We play Chapter 5 and 6 of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Along the way, we discuss the sparsity of Ganondorf, the new tension between the elemental forces of Sacred Power and Gloom, and the impressive achievement of a retelling of Ocarina of Time with less moral complexity.

We play Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment through Chapter 3 and 4. Along the way, we discuss the homogeneity of combat strategy, the extreme politeness between characters, and the violence of Rauru's Hyrule.

We play Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment through Chapter 1 and 2. Along the way, we discuss Nintendo's sudden concern for canon, their ongoing concern with racist stereotypes, and how it doesn't end the world to give Zelda a sword.

We answer both Zelda and Final Fantasy emails! Some topics we discuss include a potential fate of Sonia and Rauru’s possible child, Ellone’s ambiguous status as a sorceress, and the nuances of letting Zelda use the Sword.

We play Final Fantasy X to completion. Along the way, we discuss the importance of a grueling dungeon to the theme of hope and sorrow, the shocking fate of Zanarkand, and how Final Fantasy X does or does not change what it means to be a Final Fantasy game.

We play Final Fantasy X from the Zanarkand Ruins to just before the final battle against Sin. Along the way, we discuss the odd coldness between Tidus and Yuna, the clunky pacing of the second half of the game, and the dogged persistence of Final Fantasy III's themes.

We play Final Fantasy X from entering the Calm Lands to just before arriving at the Zanarkand Ruins. Along the way, we discuss the superfluous role of Kimahri, the value of a side quest, and Tidus' willingness to lie to Yuna.

We play Final Fantasy X from the first save point on an Airship to just before entering the Calm Lands. Along the way, we discuss the most romantic cutscene ever animated, some much more awkward cutscenes in Bevelle, and the disappointingly shallow portrayal of Yevon leadership.

We play Final Fantasy X from Macalania Woods to the first save point on an Airship. Along the way, we discuss the way characters talk around painful truths, what Tidus offers Yuna, and the odd pacing of cutscenes and dungeons.