Ever Seen in a Video Game" by Ron Whitaker for The Escapist magazine, who commented that "the Master Sword doesn't look all that special. It's not that big, it doesn't have flames rising from it, and it doesn't look all that intimidating. But in the hands of the right person, it can save the world". Whitaker also listed it as one of the most iconic video game weapons, saying that "it has the ability to repel evil, and in Ocarina of Time, it can be used to travel through time. In A Link to the Past, Link can even upgrade the sword to make it even more powerful. It's appeared in several other games, been created by swordsmiths and cosplayers alike, just as you would expect for such an iconic weapon". IGN staff consider the Master Sword to be the greatest or most iconic video game weapon of all time, and the act of pulling it out in Ocarina of Time the most unforgettable video game moment of all time. Destin Legarie from IGN wrote: "This beautiful sword is an icon to gamers everywhere, as well as an instantly recognizable item of central importance in the Zelda franchise. Sure, there have been plenty of great weapons and items in The Legend of Zelda series, but only the Master Sword has endured since the days of A Link to the Past. Each story since the Super Nintendo entry has been crafted around Link's quest to obtain this legendary blade". See also It's dangerous to go alone! References Magic items The Legend of Zelda Fictional swords Fictional elements introduced in 1991 Video game items