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Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker |  | From: Nintendo Category: Video Games
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Platform: GameCube Genre: Adventure Games ESRB: Everyone Media: Video Game Number Of Items: 1 Batteries Included: No Operating System: Gamecube Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.3 x 0.5 480p Support Dolby ProLogicII Memory Card Console-to-Portable Connectivity
MPN: DOL P GZLE Model: 45496960469 UPC: 045496960469 EAN: 0045496960469
Release Date: June 15, 2006 Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| • | 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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Product Description The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker for Gamecube
Amazon.com Review 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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Purchased for daughter, she loves Zelda March 13, 2010 Teri Samadzai (Indianapolis, IN) Product arrived quickly and in good condition. Daughter loves Zelda and this was a game before her time but we were still able to find it.
Satisfied Customer December 31, 2009 R. Hurt (Mississippi) This is a game only to be played for a small amount of time. This is a great game for children. DO NOT overplay this game. The Legend of Zelda has a great story base. The quality is a bit laggish and old. I've played this game everyday after school for almost 90 days. I would give this game a 4 star rating.
Fun for All Ages November 30, 2009 Lynne A. Grabow 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.
Very rich in personality and theme October 8, 2009 Brooke E. Templeton In this review, I will concentrate only on my good impressions.
One of the first things that come to mind when I think of this game is its cultural Japanese theme. You can see the influence everywhere, from the many kimonos (even Ganondorf wears a particularly awesome one), the way the characters bow as expressions of thanks or greeting, and many of the names are Japanese. The tiny enemy outposts on the sea are shaped like Shinto shrines. The King of Red Lion's face looks like an Oriental dragon's. There are even references to gods-- there are two wind gods, for example, who are shaped like frogs who ride on clouds-- and there are two temples.
The level of design is masterful. Even the sailing itself isn't entirely dull... there are enemies to watch out for, treasure to uproot, the waves change shape and color, and the sky changes color from day to night.
There are tons of sidequests, and the enemies are smart and will follow you relentlessly. The music is epic and relaxing at some points, and merry at others. The bosses are not hard, but the fun makes up for it.
Now THIS is the best Zelda game! September 28, 2009 Mark E. Valenti (Pennsylvania) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Most people think Ocarina of Time is the best Zelda game, but I have to say I like Wind Waker better (Ocarina of Time is still my second favorite). First of all, the cel-shaded, cartoon graphics are probably the best thing that ever happened to the series. They enhance the gameplay, they're absolutely incredible! There are also dozens of little improvements from Ocarina of Time that make the game very fun to play. Have you ever played a game where it was so fun fighting enemies, you had to stop and fight every enemy you saw? For me, Wind Waker is that kind of game. In Ocarina of Time, normal enemy fighting was boring, but now you can even make an enemy drop its weapon and have Link pick it up and use it. Also, I believe Wind Waker might have more side quests than any other game ever made, giving it EXTREMELY HIGH REPLAY VALUE!!! You can also interact with Link's environment more than ever (Too bad the sequel, Phantom Hourglass failed horribly in that department...). I hope they make a Zelda game like Wind Waker for Wii, something better than Twilight Princess (which sucked)!
Good Things
- Incredible graphics and sound
- Interact with Link's environment better than ever before!
- Lots of replay value
- Tons and tons of side quests, just discovering them all will probably require a guide!
- High difficulty, challenging.
- Never repititive or boring.
- Great storyline.
- Lots of small things to appreciate when you play the game.
Bad Things
- Maybe a few minor complaints, but I can't remember them right now.
Presentation- 98.5/100
I was loving the gameplay of Wind Waker in less than 15 minutes.
Graphics- 100/100
The second best graphics of all time (next to Super Mario Galaxy's), they enhance the gameplay a lot!
Sound- 97/100
The sound has been improved somewhat from Ocarina of Time.
Gameplay- 100/100
Incredible, to good for words.
Difficulty- Very High
This is probably the second hardest game I've ever played next to Ocarina of Time. Beating all the side quests is a ridiculous challenge, as is the main game alone.
Innovation- 92/100
You quickly learn to appreciate all the little improvements on Ocarina of Time.
Replay Value- 100/100
A long adventure and more side quests than you can count!
Overall- 99/100
The best Zelda game, but still only the second best on Gamecube next to Kirby Air Ride!
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