Manufacturer's Description
Nintendo Zelda: Wind Waker (GC)
The Legend of Zelda adventure begins with young Link living a peaceful life on a tiny island. One day, Link witnesses a huge, menacing bird that snatches Link's younger sister and flies away with her. Link follows in hot pursuit. His search for her sets in motion an epic adventure that will have Link sailing the high seas and searching for answers to the mystery behind her disappearance.
Product Specifications for
Nintendo Zelda: Wind Waker (GC)
| General |
| URL |
http://www.nintendo.com/gamemini?gameid=m-Game-0000-823 |
| Optional Expansions |
Game Boy Link Cable |
| Network Compatible |
No |
| Simultaneous Multiplayer Mode |
No |
| Release Date |
2003-3-24 |
| ESRB Rating |
E (Everyone) |
| Memory Space Required |
12 Blocks |
| Game Genre |
Role Playing Games (RPG) |
| Maximum Number of Players |
1 |
Most recent User Reviews for
Nintendo Zelda: Wind Waker (GC)
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Reviewed by: warlion
01-07-08
Duration of ownership:
Strengths: great looking cel shaded graphics
Weaknesses:sailing the oceans can get boring at times
Overall Evaluation: LEGEND OF ZELDA THE WIND WAKER is a third person platformer/ hack n slash for the Gamecube. This game is definitely one of the best for the system and since it is exclusive solely on the Cube, it will make many gamers go out and get a Gamecube. If you have played the two Zelda games for the N64, then u will be very familiar with the game play for this one. You still can not jump because the computer will do it for u but it does not take away from the fun game play. As Link, you have various tools and weapons to help u fulfill your mission such as boomerangs , swords, and even a grappling hook. Later on, you will have to climb aboard a small sailboat and travel to many different locations in the ocean such as tropical islands and even underwater dungeons. This game is a lot of fun just on the exploration concept alone because the game land is simply huge. There are also a great variety of enemies and massive end bosses that require u to figure out the correct attack patterns to beat them. The music is also excellent and has different melodies depending on the environment Link is presently on. The boat exploring can get tedious after a while, but that little fault is tiny compared to the great amount of fun this game has to offer.
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Reviewed by: cheapfrag
08-01-07
Duration of ownership:
1
Strengths: very nice cel-shaded graphics, good story
Weaknesses:fetch quest and traveling by boat can be tedious
Overall Evaluation: At the start, your character sails from island to island in a boat trying to rescue your sister and the story grows from there. The cel shaded graphic are very nicely done. You have the typical Zelda weapons to use: arrows, bombs, sword, boomerang and adds a few things, like the grappling hook. You can eventually control the direction of the wind.It's a fun game and can be had for a decent price. I would recommend it.
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Reviewed by: boglins
05-30-07
Duration of ownership:
1
Months
Strengths: Pretty graphics
Weaknesses:Riding in the boat gets old quickly
Overall Evaluation: In Windwaker, Link controls the wind which helps him sail from island to island. Riding in a boat is intially fun but quickly gets old, especially when you have to backtrack to islands you've already visited. Whether or not you like the new cartoony, cel-shaded look for Link...Windwaker is still a fun, challenging and expansive game. It's also fun seeing the cel-shaded interpretations of various characters and monsters from previous games.
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Reviewed by: TheHobbit
04-27-07
Duration of ownership:
18
Months
Strengths: If you're a Zelda fan, then this is a must have!!!
Weaknesses:My only complaint is that the world is so huge that it takes quite a bit of time to travel(via boat) from one location to the next one.
Overall Evaluation: This is a very cool game! The graphics, control system, and gameplay are all very good. The Wind Waker is a pretty good game. It sticks close to the Zelda formula, so fans of the series should know exactly what they are getting into. It's not so hard that you'll never beat it like some Zelda games, but it's not too easy that you'll play it being bored.
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Reviewed by: mj_f
04-19-07
Duration of ownership:
2
Years
Strengths: Already a classic Zelda game. In a unique cel-shaded (cartoon) style.
Weaknesses:Sailing mechanic can become a bit tedious
Overall Evaluation: The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker is the main Zelda franchise entry for the Nintendo Gamecube (with Four Swords being meant as a multiplayer game and Twilight Princess considered by many as a Wii game). It has already become a classic, and is a must buy for any Gamecube or Wii owner. All of the classic Zelda game mechanics are here from the rupee collecting to arrow shooting to bomb placing. And also like other Zelda games it contains a unique element to set it apart from the others. In this case it is the ability to control the wind direction which is used to solve puzzles and control the direction you sail. This game is also different in that it takes place in a world dominated by water (with many islands to stop off on and treasure chests located under the water). I found the sailing to be quite enjoyable though it does drag a bit before you gain the ability to warp. The underwater treasure chests and floating platforms (invariably with enemies and treasure) keep the ocean parts more interesting, though. But like other Zelda games there are dungeons and the standard array of enemies to fight. The art style for this game was somewhat controversial in that Nintendo went away from the "realistic" looking Zeldas of the Nintendo 64 and chose a more cartoony cel-shaded look. Some people don't like this but I found it very refreshing. The bright colors and art design are stunning. Basically, if you are a new Gamecube or, more likely, Wii, owner you owe it to yourself to grab this game as soon as possible. It is a Player's Choice game so should retail for no more than $20.
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