Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker

Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker
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Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker
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Product Summary

Brand: Nintendo
Release Date: 2006-06-15
Platform: GameCube
Model: 45496960469
Publisher: Nintendo
Product features:
  • Set 100 years after the events in The Ocarina Of Time, this incredible adventure takes a different young hero named Link on an all-new quest
  • Link's sister Arilla has been taken by a huge bird. The young man sets sail to track down the bird and get her back -- this sets him on a dangerous and thrilling quest that will make him as much a legend as his namesake
  • As you face monsters and try to think your way around obstacles, you'll earn the Wind Waker -- a special flute that controls the winds
  • Incredible new combat engine with exciting new moves like the evasion attack
  • Addictive mini-games and subquests will help you earn rupees
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Video Game Reviews of Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker

Customer Review: Fun for All Ages
Summary: 5 Stars

I'm a long time Zelda fan who currently and has played every Zelda Game made (Yes, that nerdy). I enjoyed playing this as much as I enjoyed watching others play it. Link becomes more expressive with the cell shaded graphics, I don't feel at all that it was in any way a downfall, every series needs to try new things. The dungeons in the game were not hair rippingly hard, but not easy enough to let you finish a dungeon in 5 minutes, they still required thinking but not the use of a strategy guide or online walkthrough. I also enjoyed the fact that the first thing shoved in your face was not "Save Zelda" or "Save Hyrule" in fact, your not even referred to as a hero until you finish the Dragon Roost Caverns. The only downfall was the sailing earlier in the game, it became more bearable after you gain the ability to use tornados to warp.
All in all if your looking for something to keep your kids entertained or a game that you can play without worrying about spending an extended amount of time on a dungeon, I highly recommend WindWaker.

Description of Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker for Gamecube
The Legend of Zelda series practically defined adventure gaming for an entire generation. Link, the hero of the adventure games, delighted millions by starring in games for each Nintendo console from the NES and Super NES to the Nintendo 64. Link brings this beloved franchise to the Nintendo GameCube in The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker, and he's more animated than ever.

The first thing you'll notice about The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker is that it looks completely different from any previous title in the franchise. Nintendo has opted to use cel-shading technology on Wind Waker; the result is that the game looks like a cartoon. Die-hard Zelda purists initially howled at this change, arguing that the game skews too young. I think it's fantastic. The cartoon animation style allows for better expression of the characters, and several of the animations--like Link trying to pick up an object that's too heavy--are so cute that you can't help but laugh a little.

The second thing you'll notice is a focus on wind. Instead of trotting around on foot, Link travels from island to island on a talking boat, but he doesn't get far without the wind blowing in right direction. Luckily, you'll learn how to change the direction of the wind early in the game, and you'll do so frequently--not only to power your boat but also to solve puzzles. Clever use of wind makes Wind Waker stand out from more conventional adventure games.

The third thing you'll notice is that the game is just plain fun. Puzzles are innovative and refreshing, and despite some tricky puzzles, I never felt too frustrated to keep playing. The locales you'll visit are invariably exotic and fun to explore, and the host of bizarre creatures you'll encounter (friendly and otherwise) are always a kick in the pants. Moreover, though the look is radically different, Wind Waker feels like a classic Zelda game. Veterans of the early games in the franchise will experience more than a bit of nostalgia while playing it.

The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker is everything you've come to expect from a Zelda game, and it's one of the best adventure games to date. This is a must-have title for any GameCube owner. --Jon "Safety Monkey" Grover

Pros:

  • New cel-shaded animation looks great
  • Puzzles and characters are a lot of fun
  • There's a special place in the heart of any gamer who's ever owned a Nintendo console, and that place is shaped like a Triforce

Cons:

  • Some Zelda purists may be turned off by the cartoon look

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