Iron Boots Deep Dive

We discuss and react to the new Mario Galaxy film and face-off in one of your favorite childhood classic GameCube games!! Alex once again makes the trip through the (no longer) frozen Hebra Mountains (aka Wisconsin) to visit Justin's new(ish) home and thrash him in Meele!! In our next episode we will continue The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass for the Nintendo DS. ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepd...

HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY TO THE LEGEND OF ZELDA!!! We dive into the infamous Phantom Hourglass and talk about all the fun (not) sailing, Tetra who is (still) definitely only a pirate captain and nobody else, and very fun (and not so fun) mechanics introduced in this game! Will Nintendo ever port this to the Switch? Join us to discuss these riveting topics! ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email a...

Alex makes the trip through the frozen Hebra Mountains (aka Wisconsin) to visit Justin's new home and hunker down to play some games. Join us, won't you? 🔥 🍵 On our next episode we will start The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass for the Nintendo DS. ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.com Twitter - @IronBootsDive Credit: Marble Pawns - Music Suppor...

In this fun-packed episode, join us for our reaction to the surprisingly challenging (and somewhat frustrating) Wii game, Link's Crossbow Training! We compare how we did and discuss the game's strengths and weaknesses. Get ready for a few surprises!!  Our next game that we will cover is The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass for the Nintendo DS.  ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an em...

We're back with a nice refresher to discuss what's next for the Deep Dive and catch up with our Koroks, so drink up that blue potion baby!  We also try our hand at some fun timed-quizzes! Our next episode will cover Link's Crossbow Training for the Wii. ko-fi.com/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.com Twitter - @IronBootsDive Credit: Marble Pawns - Music S...

At long last! After almost 10 episodes and 369 days... we finally confront the Usurper King Zant and his master, the Demon Thief Ganondorf.  In this episode we talk about the deep themes of this beloved game and give light to the absolutely phenomenal music of this well deserved monumental game finale. Experience epic scale, surprisingly awkward moments, and truly heart-wrenching goodbyes in our f...

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!  Support the show

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/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.com Credit: Marble Pawns - Music Suppo...

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/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.com Credit: Marble Pawns - Music Support the show

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/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.com Credit: Marble Pawns - Music Support the show

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/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.com Credit: Marble Pawns - Music Support the show

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/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.com Credit: Marble Pawns - Music Support the show

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/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email at iron...

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/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.com Twitter - @IronBootsDive Credit: Marble Pawns - Music Support the show

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/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.com Twitter - @IronBoo...

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/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.com Tw...

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/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.com Twitter - @IronBootsDive Credit: Marble Pawns - Music Support the show

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/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.com Twitter - @IronBootsDive Credit: Marble Pawns - Music Support...

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/ironbootsdeepdive Send...

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: Twil...

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 cutscenes Speedrun ko-f...

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/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email a...

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 remak...

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/ironbootsdeepdive Send us an email at ironbootsdeepdive@gmail.com Twitter - @IronBootsDive Credit: Marble Pawns - Music Support the show

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/ironbootsdeepdive Send...