Why I Love Zelda - Growing Up In Hyrule.

[@IVSAKENSOUL]

I'm glad I discovered this video. I recently beat (and played) Ocarina of Time for the first time. I'm 26 now. That game lit a fire in me, and now I'm on a mission to beat them all. Zelda is so refreshing to play, and I'm excited to take this journey.

[@bassrocks4419]

I'm 13 and the only Zelda games I haven't played are Tri Force Heroes (which I own) and Spirit tracts.

[@josephwhite619]

That's awesome! Zelda is a really incredible series. If you enjoyed Ocarina of Time, you should definitely play Majora's Mask.

[@bassrocks4419]

I have. I've only beaten it once on the 3DS. I'm at the Water temple in it in the N64 version

[@bassrocks4419]

Twilight Princess for the Wii was the first Zelda I played when I was in 1st grade. My dad bought a used copy at gamestop, and he had played TLoZ, ALttP and OoT so he wanted me to try out a Zelda game. I instantly fell in love and we downloaded ALttP on our Wii later, so that was the second Zelda I played. I think my third might have been OoT, the my fourth was SS I think.

[@cmoon3121]

IVSAKENSOUL do yourself a favour and don't play Breath of the Wild until you have played the other Zelda games. That game is so amazing that it blows away all the others. Source: I tried playing Windwaker and Twilight Princess yesterday, after 700+ hours on BotW.. it did not go well lol. all 3 are amazing games that I enjoyed through my childhood, bit BotW just blows them away. especially because of graphics

[@thepredator666qc4]

dude when you said : its a way to escape the real world and join a fantasy one for a while you gave me intense shivers, i thought i was the only one in that situation ;)

[@sterben7379]

Yan Jod you're not alone:) I'm willing to bet alot of people play video games for that reason.

[@Megs-_-]

Same

[@nitsuagaming6121]

Same here

[@christiandot]

I have the exact same story but with the switch and BOTW

[@Eoinh24]

Me five

[@ThePSXcollector]

I love hearing story's like this. Great stuff Wood :)

[@BeatEmUps]

ThePSXcollector thanks Simon :)

[@philipgonzalez6153]

BeatEmUps the Awkward moment when woods ex gave that maniac mansion pillow to wood 💀

[@TOMMYTV-xl5fb]

BeatEmUps What is the third Zelda 3DS game in the thumbnail? Majoras Mask 3D, A link Between Worlds, and is that another Link Between Worlds???...a different one??

[@TOMMYTV-xl5fb]

BeatEmUps PLEASE!!!! TELL ME!!!

[@TOMMYTV-xl5fb]

?. and he's holding Triforce Heroes in the other hand anyway.

[@duckybacon7580]

My dad got a PlayStation when I was little, but until now I haven't been able to afford another console. I have always love legend of Zelda, and I used to always go to the library and take out the Zelda graphic novels. I poured so many hours into those books but I really wanted to play a Zelda game. Finally I saved up enough money for a switch and I got breath of the wild. I feel like I can just escape and be in the Hyrule i've always known and dreamed of.

[@steveballmer3014]

same. i saved up for 19 months and 28 days, but now on my measly allowance i can finally get a 3ds to play the remakes

[@IATEALLTHECHEESE]

Same! I get the switch by Christmas!

[@katelyn492]

I made an impulse buy after months of debating about getting a switch and I ended up getting a switch lite and my very first game (and first Zelda game) breath of the wild and I am now in love with the series

[@ShaanaTeTua-p5s]

Thats such a cute/cool comment :) Yeah the Zelda fans

[@connersmart4637]

I'm 13 now and I'm starting my zelda awesomeness with breath of the wild crazy to me for idk why

[@lotsofgames]

The first game that I bought in the series was Zelda II The Adventure of Link. I know that one is one of the less popular games in the series but I really enjoyed it and it made a huge impact on me when I was first getting into the nes. Great video man and thanks for uploading this one!

[@skelleytor]

I remember calling my gma and bugging her to buying it for me ,when it came out as a kid haha

[@Yo5463]

If you liked it, I have nothing but respect for you. It is part of the wonderful story of Zelda and I wish I liked it enough to finish it. But, as it is, the closest experience I'll have with it will be reading it's plot on Hyrule Historia

[@tanekheath5323]

I love Zelda II its in my top 5

[@Echocookie8948]

This one hit me hard. Zelda was my escape to a brand new world during some bad times. Every new game that came out put you in a different experience than the last. This video made me realize that was the reason the series really stuck with me. I could have become attached to the idea of playing nothing but Ocarina of Time, but after I was through with it there was an entirely new experience with much different tools waiting as Majoras Mask. I wish I could have afforded more growing up but I'm glad the series name stuck with me. Not only my favorite game franchise, but also my favorite hobby is to just play Zelda. I don't think you overspent on your collection. Looking back at what defines me through the course of my so-far short life, Zelda is the thing that sticks out the most. I dream of a collection like that bro.

[@7flummerys]

Echocookie III

[@p90xRocker]

Stumbled upon your Channel watching vids on Nintendo Switch reviews. Kept seeing that really big Skyward sword display and figured you're a HUGE Zelda fan like me. I'm going through Chemo and Radiation and video games are my escape...Skyward Sword being the game I'm going to start playing for the 2nd time. Your love for this franchise reminded me why I love it so much!! Thank You! Also Ocarina of Time is the best Zelda game and prob my Favorite game of all time.

[@rangothegreat6171]

Andrew Segura hope the chemo and all worked out for you, I’m obsessed with legend of Zelda too

[@sebastiantorres7790]

I’m also going thru chemo bro and it’s helping me so much I thank god for video games. Get better bro we got this

[@sunpi]

my hand always does that when im talking about things i love. its an act of passion

[@TOMMYTV-xl5fb]

sunsbookishgamesx Hey you! Congrats on winning the switch cover giveaway!

[@codygarrett866]

first game i ever saw was a link to the past on the snes. blew my mind, and i never looked back, from then on i was hooked

[@kaymonty2003]

I love the Zelda series, it actually helped me learn to read when I was young and started my love of video games. I am surprised I’ve not found your channel before but I must say I really am enjoying it. The setup, the content, the fact that you are legitimately fun and enjoyable to watch. I’m excited to see more content to come.

[@boblowes]

When I was in my early-mid twenties, I was diagnosed with a very severe form of arthritis. When I wasn't at university, or working in a bar, I was at my flat, and too tired and in too much pain to go out and do the things you're supposed to do when you're a student. So I picked up a cheap N64, along with a few different games. One of them was Ocarina of Time. I already had Link to the Past on my Snes, but hadn't played it much. But Ocarina blew me away - it was just so damn good. Compelling story, great gameplay and difficulty curve. Everything was beautifully thought out. It took me out of that world of dealing with the day-to-day agony of my condition, and from that point on, I was a Zelda fanatic, and have picked up pretty much all the games available on different systems. Good times.

[@christopherkelly577]

Link to the past is my favourite. Ocarina was also sublime. The music, graphics the dialogue the overall execution of everything. Close to perfect.

[@mookiestewart3776]

Remember your first time entering hurtle field in ocarina of time??? Jesus that was a moment for so many of us

[@chrisd6287]

My story is very similar to yours in the fact that I went from NES to 64 with a minor PS1 era in between. I got my 64 when I was 13 on Christmas day 1999. And of course the one game I got with it was Ocarina of Time. I'm not exaggerating when I say I didn't play another game for atleast a year and thus began my deep rooted love for the series. I had played and loved Link to the Past but Ocarina is the game I credit for shaping my passion for the series and gaming overall. Great stuff here man, keep up the great work!

[@Seth_M-T]

Ocarina of Time was the first video game I ever played. My older brother had it when we were kids and we played through the whole thing together (he would do all the fighting because I was too nervous). It took us months to complete, and I cried so much when it was over. I cherish that memory very dearly. To this day it is my all-time favourite video game and I still think of it as the greatest game ever made. It's what fuelled my love for gaming, and Zelda has followed me throughout my life ever since. My older brother fell out of touch with gaming shortly after that, and it's been that way for almost 20 years now. But that's all changed with Breath of the Wild. When I finally managed to play it last year as a reward for graduating university it quickly became my second favourite game ever (after Ocarina of Time). I showed it to my brother and he was so blown away by it that he immediately bought a switch to play it himself. Now we're both sharing our experiences of playing Zelda - just like when we were kids... Thank you, Nintendo.

[@Fluxey1]

Your Zelda collection is so 😅 beautiful , Thumbs up for you good sir.

[@blastedmcgraw152]

Nice video! My love of the Zelda series also goes back to my childhood. I was 9 when the NES released and I got one with the original game shortly afterwards. I think it's the best series in gaming, and the fact that it's grown up with me makes it particularly special.

[@RetroMediaLibrary]

*Zelder* "that's a really hard game"

[@JakeTusing]

Thanks for sharing ❤️ My Nana was the one that introduced me to Ocarina of Time and every time a new Zelda came out after that we always played together and one of my fondest memories in my life. The escapism part you mentioned hit very hard though for most games for me as well so thanks again for sharing ❤️

[@kirito7935]

I feel like when you start with Zelda. whatever game you start with kinda becomes your favorite yes opinions and favorites can change and most people say OoT is the best but the game that started my life on gaming was Wind Waker which to this day is my favorite Zelda and game in general.

[@anungging]

I just bought Ocarina of Time for 3ds. I'm 33. And ready to get Majora's Mask for my next Zelda.

[@dietwater4167]

Noice, but whatever u do, do not play majoras mask on the n64

[@brock8061]

diet water why not?

[@zaclarocque-walker9103]

Great meeting you today. enjoy those Zelda posters!

[@BeatEmUps]

Zac LaRocque-Walker haha! what a perfect video for you to see right now 🤣

[@alexmatthews6121]

This video made me feel everything you said. I love Zelda, it helped me through so much in my life. I’ll never forget this series. It is truly a gem in my life.

[@AdrianCupHolder]

I was born and 91 as well and had almost the same experience. I love how wood really gives us these heartfelt stories, really have fallen in love with this channel.

[@KMACKTIME]

Zelda is my main in smash yet another reason to love the series

[@darikozz]

Link*

[@TheCannibull]

@@darikozz zelda is also a fighter in smash bros

[@pokemaster8989]

You can play as Zelda, botw link, ww link and OOC link

[@Brunzner]

@@pokemaster8989 + Sheik

[@bareq99]

@@Brunzner and don't forget big boi Ganon

[@sverkerx]

I love this video sooo much Wood. I love all things Zelda, so you really got me chills and goosebumbs when you talk about childhood nostalgia and videogames, especially about picking up Ocarina of Time for the first time, not knowing what to expect. Pure magic, Wood! Thank you for all your effort, kindness, love for video games, great content and great humor in your videos! And for being, you know, you! And an special THANK YOU for this love song to The Legend of Zelda franchise! :)

[@ryanmarvell793]

Glad you talked about your depression.. been there man, it comes back every now and then for me due to my horrible anxiety, but finding things that make me happy is what helps.. playing games and watching great movies gets my mind off things, and even watching videos like yours makes me happy when I'm feeling shitty man.. thanks for sharing, your videos are awesome btw, keep it up!

[@Rushy137]

Dude, I can relate to you completely. Zelda is definitely the reason why I'm a gamer. It has also helped with depression. The games always seem to hit such a mark. BoTW is so calming at a time that my life is at an all time high of craziness. I really wish I could meet people like you around me that shares the same emotional attachment to the same interests.

[@everyinsaneday]

I literally got chills when you talked about playing OoT for the first time. I relate so much. Nothing else before or since compares to the magic and scope of that adventure.

[@chrisgallo2236]

I'm a gamer through and through. I play video games and tabletop games. I completely understand everything that you said. I needed a way to escape from life and gaming was always there. I grew up with an NES as well and that's what started me off. When I got older I was introduced to table top RPGs and fell in love with D and D. Another way to escape and play a character who represented who you really wanted to be. The hero you wanted to be but couldn't be. Such great stuff and brings back memories. Thank you for sharing your love and your passion with all of us. I just happened to stumble upon you channel when I was looking up Switch videos when I bought mine and you're an awesome person. Keep being you and doing what you love man.

[@shapz86]

Omg I’m 34 and having this experience now, I’m so in love with Zelda

[@Kokiri601]

Another great vid. Being 6 years old and opening up my christmas gift containing a copy of TLOZ Ocarina of Time, is still one of the happiest moments of my life. (Until i reached the Water temple and learned about ragequitting)

[@Arsinie]

I feel the same, Wood. My Grandmother, who died before I had many memories of her, but I knew she loved Zelda. So after she died, everytime I would spend the night at my grandfathers, I would play her GameCube with her copy of Twilight Princess. My family fights a lot, and everytime I would be put in the middle of one of these fights, it would always end up with me playing Zelda. Zelda has always been my comfort spot. Honestly, a big reason I started watching your channel was because of the Zelda stuff, and it made me so happy to see someone else who loved the series as much as I do. Thank you for this episode.

[@IATEALLTHECHEESE]

I'm 13 and have only ever read the mangas and watched gameplays of oot, mm, tp, alttp, and ww. Now, after a year of waiting, I'm getting botw for Christmas and a switch! It's going to be my first Zelda game! I got a chance to explore the great plateau for a few hours because there was a switch on the teen club, at a cruise we went on not too long ago. It's beautiful! Even though I didn't get to the fourth shrine by the end of it. But when I get my own and spend over a hundred hours on it, it's going to be my first actual Zelda adventure, and my first peep into Hyrule. Oh and it's going to brought by my own money, so I'll have that attachment to it.

[@mrvoldis6688]

I think the reason your my favourite youtuber is videos like this. I have suffered from depression since i was 11 and now though I am 30 i would like to say it didn't impact me but it does. And its so hard having a wife and a kid and feeling that way still because at this stage in my life I know i don't really have a reason to feel that way. My childhood also wasn't great shall we say. So seeing you able to make the life you want. Knowing I have done the same it's just fills my heart with hope for every kid out there in a similar place. I also used Zelda to escape and ocarina of time. That moment I pulled the master sword and realised that i hadn't even scratched the surface of this game. I will never forget. Keep up the good work. I appreciate your honesty.

[@leemcb2229]

Love you Wood and Kim. This is one of my escapes. Watching your videos. Never doubt your worth.

[@thedutchess2003]

Your honesty is inspiring about your child hood and your battle with depression. Well done to you for sharing and talking. I picked up ocarina on launch in the uk having at the time briefly played the previous games. It blew my mind and got me hooked on the franchise. I have also started collecting label variants and region variants. I love zelda! Thanks for sharing this video wood, will say that this is my favourite video you have ever done. Keep up the great work buddy

[@unclebenjamin9825]

I love Zelda, because of just how fun it is and it's just a game that draws me into a world, where I don't have to worry about troubles or responsibilities. It's concept is just amazing, and when I play as Link, I really do feel like the Hero of Time.

[@oisinmurray3970]

Majora's Mask for me is like your Ocarina of Time. I played the remastered version on my 3DS when I was 11 and though I had played Wind Waker HD before this, it was the first Zelda game I finished. And it was the game that started my love for Zelda and video gaming in general. Breath of the Wild is coming close, but I'm not sure if it beats Majora's Mask yet. Thanks for this great video by the way! I really like all these videos you've been doing lately.

[@oisinmurray3970]

Only 13. Good math tho!

[@raylopez4575]

Zu bby you are extremely well spoken.

[@oisinmurray3970]

ray lopez Thank you!

[@jake74310]

I’ve been watching your videos for about a month or 2 now. And I noticed this was posted 2 years ago and it’s 2019 right now. But towards the end of the video you mentioned that video games were your escape. And it was like having a friend.. I was in the same situation.. my father wasn’t the best.. I was bullied all through school. Since I had first started school up to my graduation day. And Zelda, Pokémon, Mario and all these other games were my escape as well. I’d lock myself in my room, or wait for my parents to go to bed so I could play my Wii or my Wii U. I mean In the year 2016 I was 16 and still not allowed to go to town and hang with anyone. So my Wii, Wii U, gameboy, and ds. They were my friends.. I suffered from depression as well. You made me cry honestly. Lol I’m 19 years old and hearing what you said made me cry. I am genuinely so grateful that I found your channel. Thank you

[@nicolasbaratelli]

Relatable 100%. I started with Link to the past, and honestly I replay it at least once a year when depression kicks in. I find myself singing (shouting) along to the themes while playing. Heck I sing those songs while exploring the BOTW's hyrule. Here's your like and your sub. Awesome content

[@skiesraha1]

Wow- I relate to your story so much. Was homeschooled and did not have many childhood friends. My family was always moving around and I could never keep any childhood friends (the few I did end up making) . I loved Zelda and reading. I actually got to a point where the characters in books were so real to me I couldn’t emotionally separate them from fiction and reality and was attached. When I did get a job I worked a lot and got the consoles and games but I usually let my sisters play too and never got around to finishing some of them- finishing up majoras mask and now that skyward sword is out again I’m playing it too. Thanks for sharing man, love you and Kimberly your channel is great 😊

[@juddroy9897]

I’m ‘obsessed’ with Zelda as well. Once I finish one game I start the next. Even when I’m still playing it I think of the next one I want to play. I’m from Australia as well and I have depression among other mental health problems. And Zelda has helped me with that. It was my escape. I would come home from being bullied at school and play Twilight Princess. I just finished Link’s Awakening and loved it. My childhood was good but I saw things I shouldn’t of seen. When my parents fought I’d play Ocarina of Time. It’s not just a game for people. It’s an escape, a blanket, a hobbie or even a money maker for KZbinrs. All the best in your journey through life

[@UsmanKhaliq10]

This was an amazing video. I’ve always been fascinated by the Zelda franchise, but growing up in Pakistan, we only had the PlayStation available ( with the pirates CDs lol). BOTW is the first Zelda game that I played,. I bought it in 2017 and still haven’t completed it, but it’s my favourite game of all time. It’s relaxing, and hyrule just feels like an escape from life every now and then.. I really love my life, but diving into hyrule every now and then feels relaxing.

[@yallaretrash5792]

I'm a 13 year old boy who recently brought a Nintendo switch (Pokemon bundle) . I recently started watching your account and love all of it. I have been binging your content and watching you just makes me so happy. You convinced me to get breath of the wild first and I love it. I'm so happy I'm going to be able to grow up with the switch. You make me want to become a KZbinr like you when I'm older because you seem to have such a loving fanbase and I see why. I have only been watching you since the beginning of this year but I have never been more tempted to send someone fanmail. I just want to say I love you. You have became one of my favorite youtubers. Love from one of your fans from New Zealand (BTW I don't know why I said my age I'm just like the other kids commenting)

[@lewd211AMVS]

I didnt get zelda as a kid but I got botw launch day then bought ocarina of time 7 months later then zelda NES.

[@DOMA472]

I love the legend of Zelda breath of the wild because there is so many possibilities in the game

[@luisandro180]

Loving you for being so honest, so true and transparent. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.

[@cavesandcaverns]

Awesome video! It's always nice when a video game can help you get through tough times.

[@willywampa84]

I was born in 84 and grew up with all the nintendo consoles... for whatever reason I never had zelda on NES or SNES. Ocarina was my first Zelda experience and absolutely love it! I love playing the games (even though I'm horrible at games in general, lol). My sister recently gifted me Link to the Past, so I can't wait to dig in and play through that one. I would love to see someone put the satellaview zelda games on a cartridge to be able to buy and play.

[@nek0hatsune]

it makes me so sad to think nintendo would abandon such an amazing and devoted fan like you. you're the first channel i look at when im looking for a new nintendo game. it's so clear that you had a deep admiration for the franchise.

[@lizajonsson]

I just found this video and so happy I did! I releate so much to that first Zelda experience on the Nintendo 64 as I got it, my very first own nintendo concole and game, for xmas when I was 13. I was instantly hooked and loved every minute of being in that world. Forever a Zelda fan after that. Thank you for sharing your story and your love for Zelda!

[@nilsschunke5389]

Ocarina of Time was the first game i played with my girlfriend. from then on i loved it. obsessed.. maybe... edit: love your Videos.

[@coltburns6318]

I got a switch in February of 2019 finally my girlfriend got it for me for Valentine’s Day so I went and bought breath of the wild immediately because I have wanted to play it since the switch had first came out and I hadn’t played a Zelda game since ocarina of time when I was 10 years old and I had that same nostalgic back to feeling like a kid emotion that you were talking about in your video it just took me back and it was so amazing so I know exactly how you feel about Zelda games even tho I havnt played all of them they just give you this feeling if you grew up playing them

[@lucipuff4503]

I've been playing zelda games since I was around 5, and I've always loved them, but I fell even more in love with them a few years ago when I was in hospital and when I was diagnosed with autism. I loved exploring hyrule and it really took my mind off things, so I can relate to you there lol.

[@ShaanaTeTua-p5s]

Thats a true gamer!! The fact that you spent your last money just so you could play Zelda skyward sword and not buy food incredible! I'm happy you said Zelda ocarina of time was and is your fave Zelda as its mine also its where my first passion for gaming came about, I was lucky in 1998 i was 10 years old living with my nana and she had brought me Zelda ocarina of time I was 10 at the time I was sooo happy and remember being stuck for ages trying to find the sword and shield to go past mido XD I spent countless hours playing that game and remembered playing it again when I was 28 and having the same feelings as a child I love the franchise and Zelda will always remain dear in my heart! Thanks for sharing fan from New Zealand :)

[@w3ghe711]

what you had with the n64 and ocarina I now have with the switch an Breath of the wild, the switch is the first console I bought myself and zelda the first game. when I ordered my switch I still got money to buy one game, I searched a litlke bit on youtube and found a video from you about breath of the wild and I watched it. after that, I bought Zelda and now I have this enormous love for Zelda because of you. Thank you Wood for all those beautiful momenys!

[@MichaelPickering29]

the exact way you are with Zelda, is how I am with Pokemon. Good on you for sticking to what you love.

[@Ciso6000]

Well said my friend...Zelda is by far the Bible of all video games no question ask period...

[@clay2889]

Zelda ocarina of time was my first ever game as well! You pretty much nailed it. I am such a huge fan of Zelda, and it will forever be my favorite game franchise in the world.

[@endr0891]

Zelda means so much to me, I became a fan through Ocarina of time on the 3ds after getting it for christmas when I was ten, it the first game console and first game I had all to myself, a game I could definitively call my own and I played it and instantly fell in love, helped me through many a car trips, parental arguing, and rough patches

[@shawnberry8052]

I really enjoyed your story and I can relate to so much of what you went through! I had a really isolated childhood and gaming was always a way for me to escape the loneliness and unhappiness I had growing up. Even though I didn’t realize it at the time, these magical stories helped me make my way through some really confusing and sad times. It’s really sad how people overlook this median of coping simply because they don’t relate to situations that kids like us went through.

[@jeremym1229]

Zelda is the reason I wanted to be a Game Developer. Its the reason Im at a university right now trying to make games. Games give us a medium like no other, to experience adventures and stories unlike anything else. Love every one of your videos Wood. Keep being yourself and keep on doing what you love man.

[@howlythewusky4238]

OMG YOU HAVVVVVE THE BEST COLLECTIONNNN!!!!! Ive started playing zelda since i was 6 because my mom owned a gamecube and those were the best times in my life. Major's mask and ocarina of time collection. ❤ i swear when i hear you talk it reminds me of how i am.

[@christopherjesusespinosama4352]

I totally relate! I love Zelda games since I played Ocarina of Time, in my opinion, it’s the best franchise ever and just thinking about all the stories that it’s shown us it gives me chill and it also taught me not to judge a game just for the graphics, but the story ;3. Keep on this amazing work dude!

[@franco7363]

Sounds more like loneliness than depression. No body likes being lonely. But you got us bro! Keep moving forward.

[@colebowman2833]

I'm really happy you had your Nintendo 64 when you were a kid. My fiancee wasn't ever able to come out of her room either. She understood what you said really well. We both have loved Zelda our whole lives. Im old enough for the oldest Zelda games but, A Link to the Past was my first experience. It felt immense!

[@carloszaldana235]

Man... TLOZ is my favorite videogame saga, OoT was my first too, and the fast that you uploaded this video the day of my birthdate it's just awesome!!!

[@monetfanboy]

I love this video so much I first got into Zelda when twilight princess and the wii was being shown and it was twilight princess that made me wanna get a wii (not knowing it was on GameCube) so to educate myself on the series I went out and bought windwaker which blew my mind being able to sail an ocean was amazing but after trading and re-buying windwaker I came across the ww/oot bundle and it was ocarina of time that solidified my love for the series and twilight princess was simply amazing so ever since I've been madly in love with this series loving every instalment with oot and ss being some of my favourite games and now breath of the wild

[@gameboy770]

I love this video! I also love zelda bc of special reasons and memories like this. Thank you for the touching stories!

[@phruag6547]

I suffer from depression and anxiety and just like you said. I get away and be the hero of a beautiful land and explore dungeons . Thank you Zelda

[@mimiswonderland9064]

Zelda (ocarina of time) takes me back to my childhood, the bond i have with my brother. Hes five years older than me so i was always just sitting next to him watching him play. He would let me play when he wasn’t playing, and at the time i think i liked it just cuz i wanted to do everything he did. But as i got older i grew more obsessed with it! It truly is a wonderful fantasy world to get lost in from time to time ❤️

[@adrianiris90]

Bro i really feel your life back in the day was almost the same as mine,and im writing from mexico,i also feel chills every time i hear the opening theme of ocarine,now for me you are the best gamming youtuber on top of game sack and metaljesus

[@illien_3915]

wasn't expecting this to be such a personal story, but I'm glad I watched it. This heart filled vid deserves more views

[@einoholappa4620]

I have always wanted to play zelda since 5 years ago, and I finally got breath of the wild. It was what I expected, the best game I have ever played.

[@mookiestewart3776]

Born in 89 just one year before you and on my 5th birthday In 1994 my cousin gave me his NES with Mario, duck hunt, excite bike , Mario 2 (the weird one lol) , ninja turtles 3 , and of course…….Zelda . I loved all the other games but something happened the first time I loaded that Zelda cartridge in and the theme hit…… every time I hear that theme in any form it takes me back to that little 5 year old boy . It’s difficult to describe to people what this franchise means to gamers that are our age…….it’s everything to me . Nothing has ever stimulated my imagination the way this series had . Cheers brutha

[@wukong203]

You are right ! the first game that hit you in your childhood makes you feel attached to it.

[@carlospena6986]

I really love the honesty of this video! You really are great at this job!

[@TheNatchan]

The very first Legend of Zelda was a HUGE part of my childhood. My mother and I played it together, and it was a super great bonding experience. It was super touching to hear your 13 year old little Wood story of your first Zelda experience. Thanks for another great video. :)

[@davidedema7641]

I can't believe someone finally mentioned the lost kingdoms franchise on the gamecube!!!! Thank you!!! Underrated is an understatement

[@w0197]

Thank you for sharing your stories they resonated with me. Zelda is such an important part of who we are. On an unrelated note I've never met a Wood from Australia, so hello distant cousin.

[@lvran28]

Those last two minutes made me cry... I don't know if you'll see this as it's an old video, but in the last few minutes of this video where you talked about your childhood I never encountered someone with an upbringing so similar to my own. It was as if I was listening to myself talk and I was instantly transported back to playing Ocarina on a big CRT of my own. Zelda is my favorite game for the exact reasons you have- it stimulated my imagination and allowed me to feel like a hero when I couldn't do anything but go to school and practice piano (which are great things, but everyone needs a break!), when I was very much powerless against the bullies and the various negative forces that were at play, I could pretend to be a Hylian kid my own age who could grab a sword and shield and save the world however many times he wanted.

[@SCDarkDefender]

My mom actually got me into The Legend of Zelda on the Wii virtual console. she bought it to show me because she played it with her best friend in high school. she still had the original map from the NES version with all of her notes on it for the fairies and weapons and now I have it framed on my wall along with the breath of the Wild map. I can not thank her enough for showing me this amazing game series.

[@mrglock2284]

I know exactly how your childhood was it was just like mine I was always forced to my room too (I called it my dungeon) and video games where my escape to. My first experience that started it all was Zelda 2 and I been hooked on zelda and video games ever since. Glad to hear things have gotten better for you.

[@Magmagruntadam]

Your childhood sounds similar to mine I'm so happy Zelda got you through it. It's so special and it's touched so many of us.

[@kodystriegel7794]

I battle with depression too I have my whole life I grew on the game cube playing Zelda and super smash bros and then I upgraded to the first Xbox and then the Xbox 360 and then the ps4 and then I worked my butt off to buy my Xbox one Nintendo holds a close place in my heart because it was the first game system I started with I got my Nintendo switch a year ago when my uncle passed his wife gave it to me and I picked up Zelda breath of the wild yesterday and I can’t put it down lol because Zelda was the first game I ever played video games for me is more then just picking up a controller it’s my coping mechanism it helps me escape too depression sucks,I hope everyone has an amazing day or night wherever you are and always remember to keep smiling keep doing what makes you happy, and keep up the good content man i love you’re videos I’ve been binge watching them😂

[@alannabirkla]

My four year old has a blast running around Hyrule in BOTW! He is even fighting a monster here and there. I love that this game and other Zelda games are things that my son, husband and I can all enjoy together. It's a blast to sit and play together and encourage or laugh at each other. I grew up playing my brother's Ocarina of Time on 64 and eventually got my own when I was in my 20's but on the 3DS. That's the only game I needed or wanted for the 3DS ^^

[@depressedpotato3119]

I might be a little late here but I'm just wanna tell you guys that the first zelda game i played is The Minish Cap and from that moment I've always been a huge Zelda fan now, i know most of the people loves the OOC but for me the minish cap is one of the best. You guys should check it sometimes (if you haven't play it yet) cause it's almost impossible to not to love it

[@bareq99]

I freaking love the MC In my top 5 Zelda games and top 10 games of all time!

[@AzurFilms221]

I wish time travel was real

[@oisinmurray3970]

indigo Don't we all???

[@AzurFilms221]

true :)

[@imfraeglasgow]

indigo the ganon fight was a bit disappointing if I'm gonna be completely honest.

[@AzurFilms221]

i agree but i feel that everything else in the game is so good that it more than makes up for the end but yeah i still wish that you could actually fight dark beast ganon :(

[@BeckettBerry]

botw is a stellar game but it seems really overrated to me for some reason

[@zachcoats4849]

Oot was what made me a gamer. And like you it was also recommend for me by a game shop employe. I had instant nostalgia and it's now one of my favorite games of all time.

[@HollowPsyche]

Dude, I am RIGHT there with you. You sound almost exactly like me when I talk about my love for Zelda, and how me and gaming always trace back there, to Ocarina of Time, except at five years old as opposed to 13. Lol Even how Zelda helped escape a less-than-ideal childhood. xD I feel for ya' buddy.

[@HungryFor_Games]

You are one of these guys I could spend a whole night talking about nostalgic video game stuff. what a fantastic video man! :D You got my Sub. Greets from Germany

[@saysheate197]

This video really spoke to me. I also love everything Zelda. It defines me as a gamer, and to some extent, as a person. Thank you.

[@Luckynumber78]

Ocarina of Time also helped me escape a troubled childhood, so I appreciate your sharing your personal story. I'm sure that wasn't easy. Great video as always!

[@settheworldonfire94]

I relate to this all so much. I was much younger when I found Ocarina (about 4-5, thanks to my Grandma, who LOVES Zelda), but I will never forget that feeling of playing it for the first time. Hyrule felt massive, and sometimes I would just spend hours riding Epona around to see what I could find (if only 4-year-old me could see BOTW).

[@Tasumi_Ashiru]

Wow, I thought I am the only mega zelda fan in the world. I started with the NES original. I also had a tragic childhood and Zelda was my escape from reality. I suffer from several physical disabilities and anxiety related to my health. Zelda was my escape from all the bad times. Cheers to Zelda! I just Became a new subscriber. This video made me smile. Thank you.

[@jamieburns6459]

Bro I can relate though I never got into Zelda gamming for me from abusive parents and school bullies, Gamming got me through it so I can be a good adult on my own taking care of my niece like she was my own and if my grandpa never got me my first Gameboy way back I would not be the good person like I am today. Keep up the positive work and I will be here enjoying your vids.

[@yeollierancher]

I got goosebumps watching this. The huge Zelda fan at home is my mom, she’s basically played every game before BOTW. I feel like she passed the torch to me when BOTW came out, she had no interest in it because she enjoys the older style, but it hooked me so quickly. We bought the Switch at Toys R Us. I’d been saving up for a few years and there was something I wanted enough to blow my savings on. I’d been in college for a year or two at the time, and I got the blue Link case for it and we picked up BOTW, FE Warriors (another franchise I got into fairly late because I was scared of permadeath, thanks Nintendo birthday discount for Conquest), and Xenoblade Chronicles 2. They were all my first experiences in those franchises, and I still can’t believe those franchises have become my comfort games up to this day. I was more of an Animal Crossing/Rune Factory/Pokémon/and Final Fantasy to an extent casual player. But man, no game changed my life quite like Zelda did. It makes me so happy to see how much joy these games bring to us as a community.

[@wolfwood311]

Love your video's! And Zelda was my favorite game growing up, still love going back and playing them.

[@calebvaughan7021]

I've only played botw and started a few months ago and I haven't played the others but I've been wanting to since I fell in love with it, its my favorite now