Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker

Product Description:
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker returns you to the world of Hyrule as you travel the waves to tame the winds!Brilliant combat, fantastic facial expressions and beautiful oceans will immerse you in the land of Hyrule as you face Gannon!

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

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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Customer Reviews

Rating: - disappointed
The product was no good, the game had multiple scratches and did not work in three different game systems. My 12 year old was very disapointed. We will never shop Amazon again
Rating: - Another Great Zelda Game
Sure, it's a little different...but that's not a bad thing. This epic adventure is unbelievably fun game for people of all ages. Are the graphics a little silly? Yes. Does the sailing get boring? You bet. But that doesn't matter. Because this game contains the heart and soul of the Zelda series that we all know and love.
Rating: - One of my favorite games, without a doubt!
So, everybody knows who Link is, right? You know, the guy who started the adventure game genre? That's the one. And he is resurrected beautifully in this game. The cel-shading feels a little different, but it offers the game its own unique appeal. Particularly interesting about this game though, is its depth. You might be able to play through the game in 45 hours, maybe 40 if you rush. But the real fun starts after you beat the game. Then, you can take the time to fill up your Sea Chart, complete ... Read More
Rating: - Miedicore at best...
I am 8 years old and has posted 3 reviews.The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker was a tough cookie to get into, due to the "Cell-shading".It's game play was very simalar to Oot's. You collect 3 items to unlock something at the beging of the game.I HAD to use www.gamefaqs.com to beat the bosses at Forest Haven and the fire level (forgot name). All in all, the game was miedicore.
Rating: - Epic, beautiful game!
after being let down by twilight princess(boring) i picked this one up. the graphics are fine.. i didnt feel like it wasn't link, zelda, and hyrule just because it was a cartoon. actually it was a great new look for the series.
the story is terrific and and deep. its actually more like ocarina and majora in gameplay than TP.
recommended.