Iron Boots Deep Dive

Freshly re-released!  Join two college friends as they set out on a quest to play all the Zelda games and provide reactions, opinions, and professional insight on the varied aspects of this prolific game franchise! This week's discussion: -Our introductions! -Top three favorite Zelda games -And much more! 

We go to the heights of the City in the Sky which last time we checked was higher than Death Mountain.In this episode we talk about Spaghetti Westerns, the Pokemon Diglett, and how come all this ancient unmaintained technology made by weird bird people seems to be functioning flawlessly.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been revealed in a Nintendo Direct showing several new games and the price.We talk about all the Zelda related games and other games we're excited for.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

This episode, we go to the Temple of Time, but this time, it's a dungeon. We discuss it's design of climbing the tower through puzzles and then the thrill of getting to come back down smashing all those same puzzles with a giant statue.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We take a break from saving the world this week by playing a bunch of mini games. We get all sorts of rewards and all sorts of frustrations. Who thought relaxing would be so stressful?ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We've returned to talk about one of the most unique dungeons in all of the Legend of Zelda franchise, the Snowpeak Ruins.We encounter yeti's, snowboarding, ice physics, and an oversized ball and chain!Also AJ makes one of his craziest and best potions to date.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

Zelda is full of enemies that are difficult, but it's also full of enemies that are annoying. They disable your weapons, set you on fire, freeze you, shock you, eat your shield, and even warp you back to the beginning of the dungeon.We setup a bracket and pit the most annoying enemies together to determine which enemy is the most annoying!ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We enter what many would consider the most iconic part of Twilight Princess. The part where Midna's dying and only Zelda can save her.We also explore the desert via cannon.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

After a break for Echoes of Wisdom, we continue our journey through the twilight and we finally get to the part of the game where it's one banger segment after another.We discuss water bombs, zora armor, hydrodynamics, and even more water.Next episode we continue Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

Start the game saving Zelda and suddenly switch to Zelda saving Link.The first mainline game where not only is the Legend about Zelda, but so is the main character.We give a first impressions review and our experiences so far. Spoilers should be fairly light.Next episode we continue Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

Strap on those Iron Boots, because we get the Iron Boots. But this time we get them by winning a sumo wrestling match.Next episode we will do a first impressions episode of Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

It's time to enter the Twilight Realm where Link discovers what it's like to be a Werewolf.We discuss the new Echoes of Wisdom Trailer, the absolute hype surrounding this game as well as the launch of the Wii, and how padded the intro of this game is.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

It's dangerous to go alone, take a buddy. There's tons of companions in The Legend of Zelda and they range from birds, trees, ghosts, fairies, and a talking boat! Join us as we rank all the companions in The Legend of Zelda franchise!Next episode we will begin our saga of Twilight Princess which can be played on Gamecube, Wii, or the HD edition on WiiU.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

No this isn't Four Swords Adventure for the GameCube, this is Four Swords (1) for the Gameboy Advanced packaged with Link to the Past for Gameboy. What's that? You didn't play this game? Neither did most people!Join us as we attempt to ruin our friendships in the first multiplayer Zelda that most people forgot existed.The next game we're going to play is Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess for either Gamecube, Wii, or the HD remake for Wii U.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

The first game to answer the question, what if Zelda was a girl?We dive into the Philips CDi Wand of Gamelon and view all the wacky cutscenes, baffling gameplay, and surprisingly enjoyable music. We also discuss how Nintendo refuses to acknowledge this game's existence.Also, Justin tries to emulate one of the cutscenes by trying to scratch his nose with his knee.All cutscenesSpeedrunko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We're finishing up the Minish Cap where we discuss how long it's been since we've seen Vaati in a Zelda game, how many whirlwinds we go through, and the intricacies of having a figurine collection.The next game we'll be playing is Four Swords (1) for the Gameboy Advanced which can be found on Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

A Nintendo Direct has aired and gave us our first look at a brand new Zelda game but this time we finally answer the question "What if Zelda was a girl?"We also blatantly rip off a game we found on YouTube and our contestants try their best to recount every Legend of Zelda game in reverse chronological order. Sounds like it shouldn't be too hard except there's a bunch of remakes and weird spinoffs. Get used to a bunch of weird Tingle games.Next episode we will actually finish Legend of Zelda Minish Cap.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

Fighting a ChuChu isn't that hard, unless you're an inch tall!We play through the first half of The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap. We gain the ability to turn super small and learn the important lore of why Link has a hat. Very important.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

Whoops, getting Four Swords to work proved to be harder than anticipated.We return to Ocarina of Time, but this time it's a manga!We explore the differences of mediums in how the manga compares to the video game.Next episode's game will be The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap which can be played on Gameboy Advanced or Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

After a busy 2 weeks and over a year since the last one, we decide to cover the 3rd episode of the 1989 Legend of Zelda Cartoon, "The White Knight".All of the characters are just plain rude to each other but we learn about getting our hands dirty.Also we recount our C2E2 experience.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

Zelda is known for having a bunch of really strange and weird characters.Join us as we determine who to crown the ultimate weirdo!ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

Transcending history...and the world! A tale of Souls and Swords.We take the deep dive into Soul Calibur 2 specifically because Link is a playable character in this game. We all bought this game as impressionable youths souly because Link was in it.We explore how the lore is nonsensical, Soul Edge has the power to do whatever the plot requires, and the parallels between the Soul Calibur franchise and The Legend of Zelda franchise. Also the parallels between Dark Souls because some of us are obsessed.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We're back with our second trivia challenge.Three know-it-alls compete to see who the biggest Wind Waker know-it-all is.Did one of us try too hard and get up at 5:30 AM the day of to study for this contest? You better believe it!Our next episode will cover Soul Caliber 2 for the GameCube.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We've finally reached the end of our Wind Waker journey.We explore the rest of the islands, find all the triforce pieces, and defeat Ganondorf, but this time his motives seem much more relatable than normal.Also one of us keeps discovering things that would have made their game much easier.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We return to 3rd part of our Wind Waker series. We get into spirited discussions about Zelda not being as cool as Tetra, why did Zoras evolve into birds, and why the Earth Temple and Wind Temple naming conventions don't make any sense.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We continue our adventure across The Great Sea. We sail the cursed sea, get a bunch of bombs way sooner than we realize, and debate whether the Tower of the Gods is an Island or a Buoy.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

Time for our biggest dive yet! You know, because of all the water! Right?! Guys?!We dive into Wind Waker and talk about all the fun sailing, Tetra who is definitely only a pirate captain and nobody else, and the differences between the GameCube and Wii U HD release.When will Nintendo finally port this to the Switch or maybe more likely the Switch 2 (whatever they end up calling that)?ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.comTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We've entered the uncharted waters of fan made Zelda games. We found an actual N64 cartridge for The Legend of Zelda: The Missing Link, a fan made game using N64 assets made in 2020.Also, 2 months after our Oracle of Ages deep dive, Alex gives his mini review of the game.If you want to watch the video we were using for the walkthrough, click here!Next episode's game will be the start of The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveSend us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.com Twitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We take the deep dive into The Legend of Zelda: Red Version. It's definitely Pokemon this time, there's an Onyx and a Venomoth or as the game tells you Onox and Mothula but we can read between the lines that Capcom wrote.We have a rod that changes the seasons and this game is way more focused on combat than the last one.Plus we finish the true linked ending you can only beat if you beat both games together.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdiveTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

The Game Awards are upon us and as Zelda fanatics we're thrilled that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has been nominated for awards in 5 different categories.Also big news! Nintendo has announced a Legend of Zelda movie and we try not to get too excited about it.This also might be an excuse for Justin to talk way too much about Alan Wake 2 and his obsession with it.ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdive Twitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

Horsegirl fever has taken over the podcast as we rank all the horses, mounts, vehicles, etc. in "Tiers" of the Kingdom.If Link can ride it, we rank it!Twitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

The Legend of Zelda franchise pulled a Pokemon and released 2 versions of a game for the GameBoy at the same time and they're Red and Blue.We tackled The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (The Blue Version). We use a harp to travel back in time further than ever before, but we still can't go to the future.Twitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We've been talking about doing this for 3 episodes straight. It's our highly anticipated Majora's Mask Theories spectacular. We cover all the crazy stuff fans have been all over since the game came out 23 years ago. We cover the 5 stages of grief, what is the moon, and who is Ben and why did he drown?Twitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We've reached the final day, we're finally going to stop the moon from crashing into Termina.This final part of the Majora's Mask series are booking it to finish 2 temples, the Moon, and Zelda's biggest and most infamous side quest.Twitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - MusicSong of Time performed by AJ

Uh oh Alex disappeared and we couldn't finish Majora's Mask. Whoops! To fill in until Alex returns, Justin's sister Megan joins him to talk about all the ridiculous ads for various Legend of Zelda videogames and see the evolution of how this franchise was marketed towards the players.The long list of ad linksLegend of Zelda NES rapLegend of Zelda NES #2Zelda II NESJapanese Link to the PastLink's AwakeningOcarina of TimeOracle of Seasons/AgesWindwakerTwilight PrincessSpirit TracksSkyward SwordOcarina of Time 3DMegan's InstagramTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We've gone back in time 3 days in order to beat Snowhead Temple and a boatload of sidequests. We were going to do Great Bay Temple but somebody got a little too sleepy to talk about it. Whoops, guess we'll just have to get that on the next 3 day cycle.Twitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - MusicSong of Time performed by AJ

Look up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, it's.. the moon crashing down upon us?!We've met a terrible fate and have to save Termina which is definitely not a reskinned Hyrule from a chaos god.In Part 1 we do the first 3 day cycle, Woodfall Temple, and everything in between.Deku Palace by Theophany as mentioned in the episodeTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

Join us for a special guest host episode, as Justin is on vacation! Twitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We're a bunch of obsessive weirdos who act like we know it all when it comes to Legend of Zelda, especially the Ocarina of Time.  Now we'll see how much we really know as Justin puts together a Trivia Challenge to test Zelda knowledge retention to see if we can remember the name of a dog, 3DS song notes, gossip stone factoids  and other niche questions.We're joined this week by Dave and Nick this week so there's an actual contest.Chuck&DavePodNext game will be Majora's Mask and can be played on the Nintendo 64, Gamecube, Wii and Wii U virtual console, Nintendo Switch Online, and the remake can be played on the 3DS.Part 1 will be covering the first 3 day cycle, Swamp Temple, and anything in between.Twitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

Seven years have passed and Link has grown up into an adult. Has the passage of time sucked all the childlike wonder away from him like the rest of us? Probably not. We finish Ocarina of Time and defeat Ganondorf in the conclusion of this game!Next Episode will be an Ocarina of Time Trivia Challenge.Next game will be Majora's Mask and can be played on the Nintendo 64, Gamecube, Wii and Wii U virtual console, Nintendo Switch Online, and the remake can be played on the 3DS. Part 1 will be covering the first 3 day cycle, Swamp Temple, and anything in between.Twitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We've finally arrived at the game hailed as perfect 10/10 by every game reviewer in existence. At least it was in 1998. We're joined by our Zelda noobie friend Evan to see if this N64 classic holds up in 2023.This episode only covers up to Pulling the Master Sword. Part 2 will finish the rest of the game.Ocarina of Time Prog Rock video mentioned during the episode.Next Episode - Finish Ocarina of Time Twitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

Are we taking advantage of the algorithm that Tears of the Kingdom came out? Maybe?Regardless we rank all of the final bosses from The Legend of Zelda Series.How many people can we frustrate by not ranking their favorites higher? Listen to find out.Next Episode's game is The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. We're specifically going to be covering the child section of the game. Twitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

After 6 years of waiting, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has finally arrived. This episode we ignore all obligations in our lives to obsessively play this highly anticipated game. Does this game live up to the hype? Is this just $70 Breath of the Wild DLC? How many Koroks did we turn into unwilling astronauts? Tune in to find out all the answers!Next month's game will be The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

In preparation for the Tears of the Kingdom release, the guys go through wild internet speculation about what's going to be in the upcoming game. They come up with their own theories, look at internet theories, and come up with some really nuts stuff that will definitely never happen...probably.This month's game is Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch.Twitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

What if you had a Zelda game that didn't have Zelda, but instead had a giant fish egg?This episode we take the Deep Dive into Koholint Island and the Windfish's dream in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.We discuss theories about the game involving owls, who and what is or isn't real, and gameboy printers.Next month's game will be The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Everyone and their mom will be playing it so we might as well cover it on the show as well.Twitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

We're playing A Link to the Past again but everything seems off. Why did I pay a big Zora 500 rupees for 20 rupees?A Link to the Past RandomizerEmo TrackerAGDQ 2020 ALttP Randomizer: Crowd ControlThis month's game is Legend of Zelda: Link's AwakeningTwitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

What if Link was a Pink Bunny that can't use any items? That would be really unfortunate. This episode The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past for the Super Nintendo, a game that we've been really excited to play and has nothing to do with time travel.Next episode we will be playing A Link to the Past Randomizer. Here is the website you'll need if you want to play this ROM hack along with us. https://alttpr.com/en This is the tracker that Justin uses when playing.Next Month's game will be The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening.Check out our Twitter - @IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

Did you know that there's a Zelda Cartoon?! It's not very good! Join us as we discuss the first 2 episodes of this cheesy late 80s cartoon most famous for inventing the phrase "Excuse me princess!"Watch along with us.Episode 1 - The RingerEpisode 2 - Cold SpellsCheck out our Twitter.Credit: Marble Pawns - Music

This week we take the Deep Dive into Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, the black sheep side scrolling Zelda game that nobody talks about. Will we able to beat this challenging game? Only one way to find out, put on your Iron Boots and dive on in!Here's the Zelda II Manual we were referencing - https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clv/manuals/en/pdf/CLV-P-NAASE.pdf Oh yeah, we have a Twitter now - https://twitter.com/IronBootsDiveCredit: Marble Pawns - Music

This week's discussion: Tier Ranking the Overworld themes of every Zelda game!Podcast Description: Join two friends from college as they set out on a quest to play all the Zelda games and provide reactions, opinions, and professional insight on the varied aspects of this prolific game franchise! Credit: Marble Pawns - Music

Join a games industry veteran and professional cartographer as they set out on a quest to play all the Zelda games and provide reactions, opinions, and professional insight on the varied aspects of this prolific game franchise! This mini episode we discuss all the Zelda news announced in the most recent Nintendo Direct.Credit: Marble Pawns - Music