Overworld
The Overworld is a recurring location in The Legend of Zelda series.[name references needed]
Names in the American English canon
| Name | Overworld |
|---|---|
| Appearance(s) |
| Name | Appearance(s) |
|---|---|
Overworld |
Features and Overview
The Legend of Zelda
In The Legend of Zelda, Hyrule serves as the Overworld.
The Adventure of Link
In The Adventure of Link, Hyrule serves as the Overworld.
A Link to the Past
In A Link to the Past, Hyrule serves as the Overworld. It features Kakariko Village, Lake Hylia, Death Mountain and Hyrule Castle. From the Overworld, Link can access the Dark World, a warped version of Hyrule with changed environments.
Link's Awakening
In Link's Awakening, Koholint Island serves as the Overworld. It is an Island located on the Great Hyrulean Sea within the Wind Fish's dream. It features a Swamp, a Forest, and Mountains, one of which holds the Wind Fish's Egg.
Ocarina of Time
In Ocarina of Time, Hyrule serves as the Overworld. It features Kakariko Village, Lake Hylia, Death Mountain and Hyrule Castle.
Majora's Mask
In Majora's Mask, Termina serves as the Overworld. It is believed to be in a dimension parallel to Hyrule. In the very center is Clock Town, and around is Termina Field, which connects to four different environments in Termina. To the south is a Swamp, in the north are Mountains, the Ocean is in the west, and the Canyon is in the east. These four areas are mostly inhabited by Deku Scrubs, Gorons, Zoras, and undeads, respectively.
Oracle of Seasons
In Oracle of Seasons, Holodrum serves as the Overworld. It is a land wracked by constantly changing seasons. The layout of some areas change drastically depending on the current season, with mounds of Snow blocking paths in Winter or high Waters flooding the way in Summer. The Natzu region changes according to which Strange Flute Link possesses. Underneath Holodrum is a subterranean, volcanic Underworld called Subrosia. Despite being underground, it has an Overworld map and layout, so it is much a part of it. The biggest obstacle here is the prominent amount of Lava, the currency is also different.
Oracle of Ages
In Oracle of Ages, Labrynna serves as the Overworld. Link can visit in it two different eras: in the past and present. Naturally, Labrynna in the past is very different from the one in the present. A village in the past progresses into a city. Some landforms are altered by the elements; Link’s actions can sometimes affect the appearance of these places in both eras. Labrynna, in the past and present, exhibits the Black Tower near the center of its map. The Nuun Highlands change depending on which Strange Flute Link owns.
Four Swords
In Four Swords, Hyrule serves as the Overworld.
The Wind Waker
In The Wind Waker, the Great Sea serves as the Overworld. It is a vast expanse of Water along with many Islands scattered throughout. That Sea is actually Hyrule after it had been flooded by the Golden Goddesses to stop an even worse distaster.[citation needed] For traveling across this Sea, a boat is necessary for those without the ability to fly like the Ritos. The Great Sea is mostly empty, with occasional submarines and towers than can be boarded. The Islands themselves are far livelier, with villages on a few of them, some even have forests or volcanoes.
Four Swords Adventures
In Four Swords Adventures, Hyrule serves as the Overworld.
The Minish Cap
In The Minish Cap, Hyrule serves as the Overworld.
Twilight Princess
In Twilight Princess, Hyrule serves as the Overworld.
Phantom Hourglass
In Phantom Hourglass, the World of the Ocean King serves as the Overworld. It is similar to the Great Sea, as it consists of Water and Islands. It is not known where this world takes place, but it is implied that it exists in a dimension separate from the Great Sea.[citation needed] Exploration requires the use of a boat. Some of the Islands have villages or a prominent theme like Fire or Ice.
Spirit Tracks
In Spirit Tracks, New Hyrule serves as the Overworld.
Skyward Sword
In Skyward Sword, the Sky serves as the Overworld. The goddess Hylia suspended many floating Islands in the Sky above ancient Hyrule to protect the people living on them from a great war.[citation needed] Below these floating Islands is a cloud barrier that separates them from the surface below. Only a few of the Islands in the Sky are inhabited, with Skyloft having the only town. A thunderhead covers a large portion of the explorable Sky. To travel across the Sky, the people are blessed with Loftwings, large birds said to be gifts from Hylia.[citation needed] Large pillars of light designate openings in the cloud barriers through which locations on the Surface can be accessed.
A Link Between Worlds
In A Link Between Worlds, Hyrule serves as the Overworld.
Tri Force Heroes
In Tri Force Heroes, Hyrule serves as the Overworld.
Breath of the Wild
In Breath of the Wild, Hyrule serves as the Overworld.
Tears of the Kingdom
In Tears of the Kingdom, Hyrule serves as the Overworld.
Echoes of Wisdom
In Echoes of Wisdom, Hyrule serves as the Overworld.
Nomenclature
| Language | Names | Meanings |
|---|---|---|
Japanese | 地上 (Chijō)[4] | Same as English. |
Dutch | Bovenwereld[5] | |
FrenchEUEuropean | Monde extérieur[5] | Outside world |
Italian | Mondo di Superficie[6] | World of the Surface |
| This table was generated from Zelda Wiki's translation data. | ||
Gallery
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The Legend of Zelda
Map of the Overworld
See Also
References
- ↑ Art & Artifacts, Dark Horse Books, pg. 409 (TLoZThe Legend of Zelda)
- ↑ NES Game Atlas Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 62
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 95
- ↑ Hyrule Encyclopedia, Tokuma Shoten Publishing Co., Ltd., pg. 142
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 The Legend of Zelda manual, pg. 18
- ↑
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- Locations
- Locations in The Legend of Zelda
- Locations in The Adventure of Link
- Locations in A Link to the Past
- Locations in Link's Awakening
- Locations in Link's Awakening DX
- Locations in Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)
- Locations in Ocarina of Time
- Locations in Ocarina of Time 3D
- Locations in Majora's Mask
- Locations in Majora's Mask 3D
- Locations in Oracle of Seasons
- Locations in Oracle of Ages
- Locations in Four Swords
- Locations in The Wind Waker
- Locations in The Wind Waker HD
- Locations in Four Swords Adventures
- Locations in The Minish Cap
- Locations in Twilight Princess
- Locations in Twilight Princess HD
- Locations in Phantom Hourglass
- Locations in Spirit Tracks
- Locations in Skyward Sword
- Locations in Skyward Sword HD
- Locations in A Link Between Worlds
- Locations in Tri Force Heroes
- Locations in Breath of the Wild
- Locations in Tears of the Kingdom
- Locations in Echoes of Wisdom