Link does have some nifty new moves as well, including a Solid Snake-style wall shimmy, rope-swinging skills and the ability to pick up enemies' weapons. You still lock-on to enemies and assign subweapons and items such as the hookshot or boomerang to various buttons (see the big screen to the right for a closer look). This pint-sized Link runs, auto-jumps, climbs and fights just like his N64 forerunner. If you've played Ocarina of Time or Majora's Mask on the Nintendo 64, you'll know exactly what to do here. It's a wholesome, immersive adventure from start to finish where players will rarely want to leave the wonderfully construed island universe.īut while Miyamoto is throwing Zelda fans a graphical curveball, he has wisely left the classic gameplay intact, choosing only to add compelling new aspects to the established system. Quite frankly, there isn't much wrong with The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Yet still, serves as a remarkable entry into The Legend of Zelda universe. The most respected aspect of this game is the different approaches in development. There are always rewards in seeing how these tales unfold. Even against the sometimes bore of sailing to different islands, the journey is worthwhile.

Basic, yes - but without spoilers, it develops very well against the intriguing sailing mechanics and general objectives.ĭungeons are challenging, side missions are plentiful, collectibles ever-present - but The Wind Waker has some of the best character development in the franchise.

Ganon has returned in a timeline where Link is only but a legend but comes back to rid the Great Sea of his evil. The narrative is difficult to put into perspective alongside the franchise's predecessors - but not to say it isn't fantastic. Your horse has been replaced with a ship - and you'll be boundlessly sailing to whatever goals your heart is set on. This time, you'll be doing it on the sea. The core mechanics of what makes The Legend Of Zelda great are all there - refined combat, emotional storyline, gorgeous locations to explore, and an endless amount of things to do. The Wind Waker holds the same excellent standards as a Zelda game ever has. That premise could not be further the truth. Everything about Wind Waker seems to be a stripped-down version of what made the past two games great - and tailored for children. The dramatically changed art style made players wonder if they'd get the same monumental experiences as seen in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker caused a stir for different reasons upon its announcement.

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