Physics as applied in The Legend of Zelda series. Examples include shrubbery that turns into rupees when cut, enemies bursting into flames after being hit by your sword, falling 300+ feet and rolling to avoid any bodily harm whatsoever, walls made of wood that spark when you hit them with your sword, and suddenly levitating three feet in midair when jumping to a seemingly impossible to reach platform.
Why won't it let me climb on top of this ledge that's half my height?" "Zelda physics." "How did Link manage to dive headfirst onto concrete from ten feet up and not crack his head open?" "Zelda physics.
by The Nickhymer July 1, 2010