The Ball and Chain Soldier technically made a 3D appearance in Twilight Princess' Snowpeak Ruins as the mini-boss who Link get's the Ball and Chain from.
Couple of quick corrections, there were dragonfly enemies in zelda before this game, specifically in majora's mask (though they were called dragonflies in that game, while the ones in this game are called needleflies). Also, baby gohmas appeared in Ocarina of Time, though i believe they were referred to as larva by the translators.
The more I learn about the history of zelda enemies, the more I love them. This video also made me appreciate Cadence of Hyrule a lot more, as I recognized Wolfos, Moa, and Baby Gohma (technically called a gohmaraccas larva, but it’s clearly meant to be th’ same kind of enemy) from that game, not knowing that they’re pretty uncommon.
"Crawltula and Strandtula" I'd argue neither of them are really "new", they're just new names to clarify what they do. Crawltulas are really just Skullwalltulas. Strandtulas are small Skulltulas. Both of them are clearly small Skulltulas based on their designs, they just do one thing each, so they split Skulltula into two separate enemies.
Platbooms aren't entirely new; they were originally called Spiked Twhomps and they're flatter in EoW. They appeared in side-scrolling areas in the fourth and fifth Link's Awakening dungeons, and in one dungeon each in the Oracle games.
They are based on Thwomps but they aren't Thwomps.. they're new. Yes, they act identically, but they have a new design and most importantly can be killed without anything special needed. They're organic, while Thwomps are entirely rock.
The consistent enemies is one of the reasons I love the Zelda series ao much. It just makes the world feel cohesive despite time & stylistic choices separating the titles. I just beat the Eldin temple tonight & at the boss I was like "hey, that red serpentine dragon looks a lot like Volvagia.. Oh. It literally IS Volvagia." EoW has been great about returning to form & feeling connected to the other games unlike BotW & TotK.
Dragonflies have also appeared in the Zelda franchise, but never before were they enemies. Dragonflies from Majora's Mask: And we took that personally.
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@@Mari_Izu At least one instance of that enemy does indeed blow you away. Specifically, there's one in in Link's Awakening in Key Cavern in the room to the right of the entrance.
Koholint Island wasn't in Link's dream. From my understanding, it was a tangible place in the Zelda world but was a dream created by the Wind Fish. Its safe to say that sailors probably visited the island and accidentally brought it over to Hyrule, or seagulls that ate the seeds of the Goponga flower dropped them in Hyrule. For those who are familiar with Final Fantasy X, think of Koholint Island like Zanarkand
@@Mari_Izu It was a tangible place, but it was also the Wind Fish's Dream. Just because the Wind Fish dreamed up the island it doesn't mean it wasn't a real tangible place. If it wasn't a real tangible place, Link could not have arrived there. Its common in mythology for real tangible locations to be created by "dreams" of Gods, sometimes even the entire world. For example, look to Final Fantasy X. Aeons are real tangible things, but they're created "by dreams" and are "summoned" into the world. In the case of Link's Awakening, once a person arrived at the island you couldn't leave until the Wind Fish woke. Once the wind fish woke, the island and everything on it ceased to exist, but it was still a REAL and TANGIBLE location. However, because everything created by the Wind Fish eased to exist when he awoke, the idea that Goponga Flowers could be transported off the island is literally impossible.
@@Mari_Izu As far as I'm concerned, the name isn't as relevant as what it actually does. If the enemy has a different name, but has a similar design and effectively does the same thing, its the same enemy. Barba for example in Zelda 2 is literally Volvagia. (Tbf, this was a localization thing; in Japan it was literally called Volvagia.) Strandtula and Crawltula are just Skulltulas split into two different enemies. I guess Strandtula arguably could be an OOT Skulltula (but smaller), however, they act more like TP/SS Skulltulas without the climbing (they craw on the ground and attack sometimes, but usually they try to create a web strand; I believe TP Skulltulas both crawl on the ground to attack or they can restring themselves, but by default they're usually strung up). Crawltula on the other hand is a combination of Skullwalltulas and the TP/SS Skulltula when its on the ground. Looking over the Dragonfly... its electrified and doesn't attack with a stinger. So yeah, it doesn't even perform the same function as the Needlefly.
The Ball and Chain Soldier technically made a 3D appearance in Twilight Princess' Snowpeak Ruins as the mini-boss who Link get's the Ball and Chain from.
isn't it in links awakening also
technically that was called the Darkhammer
@@echoesvayne9790thats not a 3D game
Couple of quick corrections, there were dragonfly enemies in zelda before this game, specifically in majora's mask (though they were called dragonflies in that game, while the ones in this game are called needleflies). Also, baby gohmas appeared in Ocarina of Time, though i believe they were referred to as larva by the translators.
The Moa was also in Cadence of Hyrule.
Cool video, but I would have appreciated if you showed the enemy counterparts from the other Zelda games alongside the EoW footage.
The more I learn about the history of zelda enemies, the more I love them. This video also made me appreciate Cadence of Hyrule a lot more, as I recognized Wolfos, Moa, and Baby Gohma (technically called a gohmaraccas larva, but it’s clearly meant to be th’ same kind of enemy) from that game, not knowing that they’re pretty uncommon.
There's also the Bio Deku Baba, which had previously only appeared in Majora's Mask as water-based enemies
The Moa was a real surprise since they’re only other appearance is Zelda 2
One of the most forgotten enemies in AoL.
The Ribbitune design seems heavily inspired by the Gekko miniboss in Majora's Mask
Tornando is also similar to Zephos and Cyclos from Wind Waker and the wind frogs from Phantom Hourglass
4:03 they also resemble gordo from Kirby which might not be a coincidence considering the enemy Anti Kirby was also in Links Awakening
"Crawltula and Strandtula"
I'd argue neither of them are really "new", they're just new names to clarify what they do. Crawltulas are really just Skullwalltulas. Strandtulas are small Skulltulas. Both of them are clearly small Skulltulas based on their designs, they just do one thing each, so they split Skulltula into two separate enemies.
You forget the Ropes 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍
When I got the lynel it instantly became my most used battle echo it so oddly cool to see it plow moblin camps
It also made the boss rematches a breeze
My favorite is probably the darknut v3, I'll summon him a little ways away, then grab him and just drag him around while he does the spin2win.
The moment I saw the Moa, I got Zelda 2 flashbacks
I didnt think id like the game but guuuurl i absolutey loved it haha especially the lore and enemy variety
Platbooms aren't entirely new; they were originally called Spiked Twhomps and they're flatter in EoW. They appeared in side-scrolling areas in the fourth and fifth Link's Awakening dungeons, and in one dungeon each in the Oracle games.
They are based on Thwomps but they aren't Thwomps.. they're new. Yes, they act identically, but they have a new design and most importantly can be killed without anything special needed. They're organic, while Thwomps are entirely rock.
The consistent enemies is one of the reasons I love the Zelda series ao much. It just makes the world feel cohesive despite time & stylistic choices separating the titles. I just beat the Eldin temple tonight & at the boss I was like "hey, that red serpentine dragon looks a lot like Volvagia.. Oh. It literally IS Volvagia." EoW has been great about returning to form & feeling connected to the other games unlike BotW & TotK.
You could also make the argument that the spikys are in Kirby to the gordoes
Saying mini-moldorms are too goofy. We're talking about zelda right? Master of goofy and serious at the same time😂
No mention that Darknut historically always used swords, yet use axes in echoes of wisdom
Darknuts in EoW are like a fusion of Darknuts and Gerudo Iron Knuckles
I love summoning the Moas and I was so happy when I saw that they had made a reappearance in EoW!
Im pretty sure the platboom is from one of the gameboy games, they were an enemy in the side view sections
Those were Thwomps from the Mario series. Platboom differs in several ways.
Moa appeared in the DLC for Cadence of Hyrule! They rotate on the beat, lunge at the player if they’re spotted and can only be damaged head-on.
Cadence of Hyrule isn't canon, but its also possible Impapedia never played it.
Dragonflies have also appeared in the Zelda franchise, but never before were they enemies.
Dragonflies from Majora's Mask: And we took that personally.
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Wait a minute wasn't gustmaster in one of the older games? Oracle of Ages or something? I swear I remember seeing them before in Sprite form
There was a similar enemy that would vaccum you instead of blowing away, Gustmasters are new.
@@Mari_Izu At least one instance of that enemy does indeed blow you away. Specifically, there's one in in Link's Awakening in Key Cavern in the room to the right of the entrance.
The Moa made an appearance in the indie game Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodancer.
I literally found all the echoes before I beat the game by complete accident. I’m proud of myself
The AoL enemies are like the most forgotten.
Great video ! Thanks!! Best Zelda game ive played in forever! Absolutely nostalgic and fresh they totally caught lightening in a bottle with this one
I was so happy when I ran across the Moa.
Sea urchins are inspired by the Kirby's enemy Gordo
Great video! You're such an underrated youtuber!
Thanks so much!
Koholint Island wasn't in Link's dream. From my understanding, it was a tangible place in the Zelda world but was a dream created by the Wind Fish. Its safe to say that sailors probably visited the island and accidentally brought it over to Hyrule, or seagulls that ate the seeds of the Goponga flower dropped them in Hyrule.
For those who are familiar with Final Fantasy X, think of Koholint Island like Zanarkand
It was Wind Fish's dream, Link got there because he fell unconscious, it wasn't a tangible place.
@@Mari_Izu It was a tangible place, but it was also the Wind Fish's Dream. Just because the Wind Fish dreamed up the island it doesn't mean it wasn't a real tangible place. If it wasn't a real tangible place, Link could not have arrived there. Its common in mythology for real tangible locations to be created by "dreams" of Gods, sometimes even the entire world.
For example, look to Final Fantasy X. Aeons are real tangible things, but they're created "by dreams" and are "summoned" into the world.
In the case of Link's Awakening, once a person arrived at the island you couldn't leave until the Wind Fish woke. Once the wind fish woke, the island and everything on it ceased to exist, but it was still a REAL and TANGIBLE location. However, because everything created by the Wind Fish eased to exist when he awoke, the idea that Goponga Flowers could be transported off the island is literally impossible.
@Impapedia, do you think we'll ever see the bulldog type moblins again, or are they gone forever?
6:05 Snowkeys are already snow pokeys
If only botw and totk had as many
i wish the random mario enemies made it in
Needleflys were in MM.
No, those are Dragonflies.
@@Mari_Izu As far as I'm concerned, the name isn't as relevant as what it actually does. If the enemy has a different name, but has a similar design and effectively does the same thing, its the same enemy. Barba for example in Zelda 2 is literally Volvagia. (Tbf, this was a localization thing; in Japan it was literally called Volvagia.)
Strandtula and Crawltula are just Skulltulas split into two different enemies. I guess Strandtula arguably could be an OOT Skulltula (but smaller), however, they act more like TP/SS Skulltulas without the climbing (they craw on the ground and attack sometimes, but usually they try to create a web strand; I believe TP Skulltulas both crawl on the ground to attack or they can restring themselves, but by default they're usually strung up).
Crawltula on the other hand is a combination of Skullwalltulas and the TP/SS Skulltula when its on the ground.
Looking over the Dragonfly... its electrified and doesn't attack with a stinger. So yeah, it doesn't even perform the same function as the Needlefly.
Those were Dragonflies, but the Needleflies are clearly based off of them.