AJR, Twilight Princess, and Metaphor: ReFantazio

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Across
  1. 4. The Usurper King of the Twilight who serves as the primary initial antagonist
  2. 5. Viral AJR track from "OK ORCHESTRA" about comparing anxieties
  3. 9. The spectral skeletal warrior who teaches Link ancient hidden sword techniques
  4. 11. A floating dungeon structure that serves as the ancestral home of the sky-dwelling Oocca race
  5. 12. A noble youth seeking justice after his hometown was completely obliterated by a human
  6. 15. The desert-adjacent settlement at the base of Death Mountain guarded by the Shaman Renado
  7. 16. Song by Daisy the Great that was remade into a popular collaboration with AJR
  8. 18. A mystical looking-glass used by the ancient sages to banish criminals to the dark realm
  9. 19. The veteran Atlus director behind Metaphor: ReFantazio as well as Persona 5
  10. 21. Weezer frontman who lent his vocals to AJR's "Sober Up"
  11. 25. The dominant tribe characterized by the horns growing from their heads
  12. 26. A veteran soldier and loyal mentor who helps the hero launch the mission to save the prince
  13. 28. AJR track protesting conformity and societal peer pressure
  14. 31. Multi-part emotional ballad series spanning across several AJR albums
  15. 33. The proud, long-eared tribe known for their martial prowess and physical strength
  16. 35. A bizarre bird-like race with human-like faces that reside in a city in the clouds
  17. 38. 2023 AJR single detailing the experience of being called foolish
  18. 39. The manifested spiritual power and class system awakened by facing one's inner anxieties
  19. 45. The small, rodent-like tribe with bat wings who routinely experience deep social prejudice
  20. 46. The physical, fist-fighting Archetype that Strohl awakens during his initial trial
  21. 48. The offensive Archetype dedicated to exploiting elemental weaknesses with spellcasting
  22. 49. The peaceful, rustic settlement where Link begins his journey as a simple ranch hand
  23. 50. The versatile, sword-wielding initial Archetype awakened naturally by the Protagonist
  24. 52. A timid boy from Link's hometown who learns true bravery throughout the journey
  25. 53. Link's faithful steed who must be rescued from the Bulblins early in the game
  26. 55. A wealthy Castle Town resident turned into pure gold who begs Link to collect Poe Souls
  27. 56. Link's childhood friend from Ordon Village who loses her memories
  28. 58. Theatrical performance group that collaborated with AJR on "Ordinaryish People"
  29. 60. The grotesque, surreal monsters inspired by the artwork of Hieronymus Bosch that terrorize the world
  30. 61. Heavy footwear used to sink to underwater floors or win sumo wrestling matches against Gorons
  31. 63. Neotheater track written from the perspective of an innocent newborn
  32. 66. The titular Twilight Princess who acts as Link's companion and guide
  33. 67. An ancient rod used to animate and control stone owl statues scattered across Hyrule
  34. 68. The ambient, invisible magical particles that fuel both sorcery and monsters born of public anxiety
  35. 71. An isolated wasteland accessible only via a cannon shot where the Arbiter's Grounds sit
  36. 74. Songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist brother of AJR
  37. 76. A devout Mustari priestess from Virga Island who can see the flow of magla
  38. 78. A surreal, library-like realm where the protagonist speaks with More to unlock new vocations
  39. 85. The Forest Temple treasure that is inhabited by the Fairy of Winds
  40. 87. A large, magical mechanical vehicle used by tournament entrants to cross hazardous terrain
  41. 89. Debut AJR single that famously samples SpongeBob SquarePants
  42. 91. The Dark Lord and ultimate mastermind pulling the strings behind the twilight invasion
  43. 92. Debut 2015 studio album by AJR featuring the song "I'm Ready"
  44. 97. The sovereign princess of Hyrule who surrenders her kingdom to save her people from the shroud
  45. 101. A remote, tropical destination inhabited primarily by the masked Mustari tribe
  46. 102. The quadrupedal beast form assumed by Link whenever he enters the Twilight Realm
  47. 103. A snowy, church-dominated city where a pivotal, high-stakes assassination plot occurs
  48. 107. Cartoon character whose laugh is sampled in AJR's debut single
  49. 108. The volcanic home of the Goron tribe who are suffering from a strange curse
  50. 110. Acoustic AJR track written as a letter to a future child
  51. 111. A telescope mask combination that allows Link to zoom in while aiming his bow
  52. 112. The unnamed main character of Metaphor: ReFantazio who enters the royal tournament
  53. 113. The actual last name of the three brothers who form AJR
  54. 114. Lead vocalist and energetic middle brother of the band AJR
  55. 115. Colin's older, adventurous brother who gets captured by Bokoblins at the start of the adventure
  56. 116. Emotional AJR song written during their father's terminal illness
  57. 117. High-tempo single from AJR's album "The Maybe Man"
  58. 118. The vast, fantasy United Kingdom where the events of the game take place
Down
  1. 1. A massive body of water feeding Hyrule's rivers where the water spirit Lanayru resides
  2. 2. A young girl in Castle Town who calls herself the princess of bugs and collects golden insects
  3. 3. 2019 cinematic AJR album featuring "100 Bad Days"
  4. 6. A heavy, crushing weapon obtained by defeating the mini-boss in Snowpeak Ruins
  5. 7. A fierce elven knight driven by the immense guilt of failing to protect the prince
  6. 8. AJR song detailing the struggle of fitting big ideas into a standard pop radio runtime
  7. 10. The late-game dungeon located within the twilight realm itself
  8. 11. The neighborhood in New York City where the AJR brothers grew up and recorded music
  9. 13. The beast-eared and tailed tribe who make up a large portion of the working-class population
  10. 14. The beloved late father of the Met brothers who frequently inspired their music
  11. 17. The highly defensive, shield-bearing Archetype line pioneered by Hulkenberg
  12. 20. High-energy 2018 AJR track driven by a heavy trumpet riff
  13. 22. A mysterious author trapped inside the Akademeia who acts as the custodian of Archetypes
  14. 23. A top-like item that Link rides to travel along ancient wall tracks
  15. 24. The animalistic tribe with distinctive facial features and incredibly long lifespans
  16. 27. Music publication known for giving notoriously harsh reviews to AJR's albums
  17. 29. The five social attributes consisting of Courage, Wisdom, Tolerance, Eloquence, and Imagination
  18. 30. The legendary blade of evil's bane hidden deep within the Sacred Grove
  19. 32. The three-eyed tribe known for their high sociability, charm, and strategic minds
  20. 34. 2017 AJR album containing breakout hits like "Weak" and "Drama"
  21. 36. The supportive Archetype focused on light-element magic and restoring party health
  22. 37. The aquatic cavern home of the Zora race which is completely frozen in ice by the Twilight
  23. 40. Song where AJR's lead singer maps his life milestones to episodes of "The Office"
  24. 41. A desert prison dungeon where Link acquires the mechanical Spinner item
  25. 42. Grotesque twilight creatures that drop from portals in the sky and must be defeated all at once
  26. 43. A rustic castle town plagued by a massive sandworm terrorizing the local region
  27. 44. Upbeat AJR single about celebrating small mental health victories
  28. 47. 2023 AJR studio album themed around identity crises
  29. 51. A small, loyal fairy companion who acts as the protagonist's primary guide and navigator
  30. 54. Common three-letter acronym used by fans for the album "OK ORCHESTRA"
  31. 57. The winged, intellectually elite tribe that often occupies high-ranking positions in the church
  32. 59. The charismatic, ruthless military genius who serves as the main antagonist competing for the throne
  33. 61. The primary musical genre blend associated with AJR's eclectic style
  34. 62. The legendary composer who created the game's unique, chant-heavy orchestral soundtrack
  35. 64. The agile, item-stealing Archetype line associated naturally with Heismay
  36. 65. A freezing mountain mansion dungeon inhabited by Yeto and Yeta
  37. 69. A famous and glamorous songstress who utilizes her voice to aid the protagonist's party
  38. 70. The grand capital city where the King's funeral is held and the tournament begins
  39. 72. The rare, magic-attuned tribe of the protagonist that faces extreme discrimination across the realm
  40. 73. A massive, recurring boss monster who rides a giant boar and challenges Link multiple times
  41. 75. The third-eyed tribe native to remote islands who wear traditional masks to cover their faces
  42. 77. A bat-like Eugief thief who joins the party while mourning the tragic loss of his son
  43. 79. The goat herder from Ordon Village who asks Link to help corral his animals
  44. 80. The boisterous, kind-hearted tavern owner in Castle Town who leads a group of resistance fighters
  45. 81. AJR song stating that these "made 100 good stories"
  46. 82. A bustling coastal city known for its massive naval fleet and tournament exhibition matches
  47. 83. Breakout 2016 AJR single with the hook "But I'm weak, and what's wrong with that?"
  48. 84. The legendary hero of Hyrule who is transformed into a beast in Twilight Princess
  49. 86. AJR track that questions where someone fits in when they aren't uniquely good or bad
  50. 88. Ordon Village's resident swordsman who crafts Link's first wooden sword
  51. 90. Collaborative AJR track featuring Rivers Cuomo of Weezer
  52. 93. The Click track that serves as a critique of internet gossip and fake news
  53. 94. 2021 AJR album featuring the massive hit single "Bang!"
  54. 95. An ancient dark artifact split into fragments that Midna seeks to reclaim her power
  55. 96. The primary brass instrument played by Johnny King that defines AJR's signature sound
  56. 98. Bassist and oldest brother of the musical trio AJR
  57. 99. The initial forest area wrapped in twilight where Link meets the monkey tribe
  58. 100. Pandemic-era AJR song about making the most of hitting rock bottom
  59. 104. Hit AJR single featuring a booming horn hook and the lyric "Let's go out with a bang!"
  60. 105. Popular track from "The Maybe Man" about the feeling of being stuck in place
  61. 106. A hot-headed Paripus youth who rebels against the villainous Louis alongside his brother Fidelio
  62. 109. A deadpan Ordon toddler who surprisingly opens a major department store chain across Hyrule