The Legend of Zelda Translation Comparison: Introduction
Let's examine the history of the first Zelda game and how I happened upon it as a kid.
The Legend of Zelda Translation Comparison: Items
Here are a few interesting things about some of the items and item names in The Legend of Zelda!
The Legend of Zelda Translation Comparison: Miscellaneous
Check out all the different versions of the first Zelda game, the different commercials used to market the game in each region, and more!
The Legend of Zelda Translation Comparison: Second Quest
The second quest of The Legend of Zelda doesn't have much new text, but some differences still abound!
The Many Translations of the “Lost Woods”
The Japanese term "mayoi no mori" can be translated many different ways.
The Mysterious “Link, Zelda Is Your…” Line in A Link to the Past
What was Link's uncle trying to say at the start of A Link to the Past?
The Phrase “Game Set” in Japanese Video Games
It's a phrase used all the time in Japanese sports to indicate that a match is over.
The Zelda III, Zelda IV, and Zelda 64 Names
Older fans sometimes refer to 1990s Zelda games with these alternate names.
Tricky Translations #1: Maou & Daimaou
These simple Japanese terms can be translated many different ways.
Tricky Translations #4: “I” & “Me” in Japanese
With dozens of ways to say "I" and "me" in Japanese, a lot can get lost in translation.