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Yes! It's perfect!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: January 31, 2003
Author: Amazon User

The new Zelda for the nintendo gamecube is almost guaranteed to become the game of the year. This game will be virtually perfect in every aspect. If you liked the Zelda games for the N64, then don't ignore this game when you see it in the store just because the game is cel-shaded. Making this game cel-shaded was probably the best decision that nintendo has made in the last few years, along with making the gamecube. The advantage of the cel-shadad look is that Link's facial expressions can be shown much better now. Don't say that this game has bad graphics. Cel-shading is a very complicated proccess of anymation. You can expect to see an extremely good framerate and some awesome lighting effects. The AI in the new Zelda is very intelligent. Shigeru Miyamoto said that the developing team put as much effort into making the more commonly seen enemies as they did for the bosses. The worlds are huge. The game will take the average gamer at least 40 hours to complete. As far as sound goes, the new Zelda will feature some "remixes" of classic Zelda tunes and some new ones. Each type of enemy will make their own noises and sounds.

In conclusion, this game is virtually perfect in every aspect. Nintendo has created another masterpiece thats almost sure to become the game of the year.

Fine, fine work

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: January 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is oh, so fine.
Recently, I had the pleasure of playing an imported copy of this. Let me tell you friends, it's been worth the wait. Those of you who appreciate the difference between a pretty game and a good game have got something else to be happy about. Not only are the graphics impressive, showing that the Gamecube can do just about anything that the Xbox can do, but it has the gameplay that has made Nintendo a legend.

LOZ: Wind Waker

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: July 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

The thing I like most about LOZ:WW is it's whole game experience. Like all Zelda games, this one really gives you that whole role playing experience. If you want, you can just follow the quest step by step to complete the game, but it offers lots of side quests also. Plus, you can play it over more than once without it losing it's zeal. It really never frustrates you, and is funny at times. If you like adventure or quest video games, or have played and enjoyed the other zelda games, this game is for you.

How do I describe this? This game is as magic to me as Super Mario 64 was when it came out

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: September 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I remember for my birthday when Super Mario 64 came out, I received that game and a Nintendo 64. I was overjoyed. I had never owned a video game before, and I devoured it. It's still one of my absolute favourite games- it just has a world so immersive, so wonderful, I can't describe what an experience it's been to me. Two and a half years later, when I finally beat the final Bowser, I cried of sheer delight and nostalgia.

When I first got a Gamecube many years later, one of my first games was Zelda: the Windwaker.

It was like repeating Mario 64 all over again! I had played Sunshine before, but although it's a great game, it didn't have the same, enticing feeling. But with Windwaker, I felt that feeling. A world like that- it's so wonderful. I had never really played a Zelda before that- maybe touched upon Oracle of Ages, which I really liked too- but after this game I love that franchise. I've played Ocarina of Time too, and I loved it, but despite what many people say, it can't beat Windwaker in my eyes.

CONTROLS-9/10
I found the controls very fluid and easy to use. You understand them after a few minutes of playing, and Link's movement is so fluid and perfect I marvelled. Ocarina's movement is extremely blocky, which I found irritating, but Windwaker's is a treat. The camera can move with the C-stick and you almost never find the camera angle annoying you. The only problems I found was that sometimes the controls weren't as responsive as they should be, especially when trying to climb a ledge or getting up on the boat.

GRAPHICS-10/10
This game is cell-shaded, but that is definately not a bad thing. When I first tried the game, I was under the impression that the graphics were pretty bad, and most people probably will be. But the more you play, the more you realise that these graphics are a blessing. It's like steering an old Disney cartoon; beautiful, colourful- I could stare at this game all day. Sailing when the sun's about to go up and the sea goes from dark purple to a wonderful shade of light blue- it's wonderful. Link has at least twenty different expressions, and he reacts more realistically to the environment than in Ocarina- who could not love his jump of glee when defeating a boss or his embarrassed smile when the fairy queen admits she likes him? Smoke and light effects are excellent, and small things like Link leaving footsteps in the sand, or the cute and, if you take a photo of them and look carefully, beautifully decorated crabs that scurry across the beach are superb.

SOUND-8.5/10
The sound in this game is great, especially when battling- each time your sword strikes the enemy, an orchestral note is struck. It's like controlling the background music and it's a really nice touch. Shouts, hiyas and the likes are of course there, as well as different sounds for walking on different surfaces. One nice sound effect that I enjoyed is the waves splashing gently onto the shore, and the vulkanic rumblings in the first dungeons sends shivers down your back. Most characters are represented by short sounds instead of voice acting, but I would really liked to have seen this more developed and having all of the characters have this personification.

MUSIC-9.5/10
I'm one of those people who love ancient-sounding, epic scores, so the Celtic piece in the beginning had me in complete joy and excitement. It's a beautiful theme and my definite favourite, only matched by the short, subtly poignant Song of Time in Ocarina. Old musical themes are reworked, and very successfully, and most of the background music is cheery and bouncy. The music at sea is a grand, sweeping theme which makes you feeling ready for new adventures, and when morning breaks it makes you feel hopeful and with a warm fuzzy feeling inside. The eerie theme when you meet enemies at sea is very very effective, and I have to say that you have to work hard to find better music for a video game.

STORY-8/10
This story starts out very nicely- Link's sister is kidnapped by a giant bird, and Link joins forces with pirates to rescue her. However, he gets pulled into something much more sinister- in fact, when you finally save your sister you're only half-way into the game. Although nothing overly special, the story is suitable for a Zelda game.

GAMEPLAY-10/10
This is where the game shines. How could I possibly describe all the wonderful touches of gameplay? Firstly, the world is flooded and you travel to different islands with the help of a talking boat, the King of Red Lions. I thoroughly enjoyed this, as it gives the game a sense of freedom I've only ever experienced in Super Mario 64. Some people complain that the sea is too big, but I just think it adds to the sense of adventure. When I first had to travel back to Outset Island through the storm, and I saw its silhouette for the first time in ages- it's one of those few moments in video games that actually stick with you for life. The windwaker mentioned in the title is not a person, but a conductor's baton which replaces the ocarina. With it you can warp across the sea and control the direction of the wind, among others. All of Link's old weapons are back, but modified for the better, along with some new ones, like the Grappling Hook. The enemies are wonderful and react very realistically to the environment- combat has also improved, with you being able to do several different moves, including an impressive parry. One feature of gameplay that I really enjoyed in the Pictograph- I could spend ages releasing the artist in me and looking for cool things to photograph- with the world being so large, there are so many details and you can get tons of cool pictures. My only complaint there is that you can only take three at a time.

All in all, I think that I already have made clear how much I love this game- it has humour, an epic sense of adventure, excitement and sidequests to last you for all eternity. Highly recommended.

Wind Waker, better then Ocarina of Time? The cartoon effects are actaully very cool when you get used to them.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: October 31, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This is probably the best Gamecube game out the closest rival to It's greatness has got to be Sonic Adventure 2: Battle. This game is an indirect sequal to Ocarina of Time and the storys are probably just about the same in quality. DUring the game Link starts a rivalry with a giant phoenix that takes his sister to a faraway island when Link finally reaches there aboard this pirate ship he sets out through the foretress on the island to rescue his sister. when he finally finds her the phoenix flings Link far away from his sister and Link must regain his strength and return even stronegr to fight the bird of prey. *Spoiler* Link finally arrives and scales the mighty foretress on his new found boat named "king of Red Lions" after he encounters the bird it's payback time baby! he flips out his newly acquired Skull Hammer and Pummels the bird silly. then for the finnishing blows Link cuts up the bird with his sword like nothing. But it seems there is a greater evil then the phoenix, it seems Ganon is back and your on an even longer escapade! Highly recomended game EXTREMELY good replay value. Ive beaten it 4 times so far because after I beat the game and the second quest my memory card file got deleted and I had to start all over again but amazingly it was still fun and I enjoyed beating it the next plays through the game. The only downside I can think of is that you have to find a bunch of stuff and all 8 triforce pieces scattered accross the ocean before you can fight Ganon. and then when you finally fight him he's easier then the first boss of the game, *SPOILER* Gohma! Thats right Gohmas back for yet another round of pummeling. this has got to be his 4th or even 5th appearance in a Zelda game. First in Link's Awakening, then Ocarina of Time, then seasons, And I think he may of also been in the first Zelda.

A gaming legend..

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: August 19, 2005
Author: Amazon User

If there is Halo to Xbox, and Final Fantasy to PS2, there is always Zelda and Mario for Nintendo. (Dare I say Pokemon as well?)

The Legend of Zelda is a legendary game franchise, (just as the game title suggests...) and this new addition lives up to the hype, although the game itself is a whole lot different from the zelda games of NInetendo 64.

In one tiny double-layered mini DVD, there are so many things compacted together, to create a wonderful world of the kingdom Hyrule where our beloved hero Link lives.

At least 30 hours of gameplay of contents are filled in one tiny disk, and that is saying something since most games that come out these days are very short and just focused on how graphically it is amazing.
(Even very much anticipated games like God of War are no exception to that rule...)

But thank god that zelda is outside the box!!

30 hours minimum and if you decide to finish all the sub-quests you receive, the 30 hours of gameplay will at least double to 60 hours.

Such a wonderful game at such low price..

My suggestion is that you go out right now and buy this.

If you are new to zelda games, you will soon get hooked and won't be able to wait for the Twilight Princess to come out. =]

My family loves this game!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: January 09, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I have been playing Zelda games since Nintendo first came out. I've always loved them. This one is just as good if not better. My family (my husband, [...] year old daughter, [...] year old son and I) will sit down and take turns playing this game. That says something to me.

I'll pass.

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 5 / 10
Date: June 06, 2004
Author: Amazon User

Before I begin, just know that I'm not ripping on this game because of stereotypes-not just because the graphics are too childish, not just because the game was too easy, etc., etc., etc. You'll find there's a reason behind my raves and rants, and if you'll just sit tight, that'd be great.

The game itself seems loosely based on Ocarina of Time, and in some ways more than others is the game's sequel. To most, this would sound great, except for one small problem:
The Wind Waker has no Zelda atmosphere.

I preordered the game last year, took it home and played-and I assure you I spent hours doing so. But in time, I found The Wind Waker growing stale. In a series that is usually thought-provoking and creative, this Zelda is, for the most part, a contradiction of those two terms. You see, Zelda has always been about complexity, and as I understand Nintendo's intentions of targeting a younger audience, it just... doesn't fit. The puzzles are very simplistic when they should not be. The two main gameplay elements in Zelda have always been combat and problem solving. Combat in itself was very well done, so there's a star. But unfortunately, the difficulty hinders what could have made it much better. Also, there are very few dungeons. And perhaps the saddest part of the game is that most of its secrets are nothing more than undersea rupees.

What's more is the dark atmosphere from previous games is gone and what's left is a bright, happy, colorful and downright silly world to interact with. In other games, this would be just fine, but Zelda has, and to me, always should be a story of mixed emotions. There were times in every game where the mood was dark, or angry, sorrowful or ethereal, and The Wind Waker is happy-happy all the way through and even in some cases when it's supposed to be serious. Plus the storyline, usually another gem in the series was entirely predictable, with Tetra being an incarnate of Zelda and Link being an incarnate of another Link. It's just stupid, and "predictable" deserves a thousand times emphasis. BUT, the game does deserve a star for managing a more fluent script, and for allowing the game to be continued with slight alterations.

So basically, I found it a game that gets very old, very fast. Where my satisfaction comes from is the fact that there is no sequel to this game, just a new, realistic Zelda that'll be released next year. I'm very much counting on that piece to be the next Ocarina of Time-Nintendo needs this or they're screwed. Lately, Nintendo has been throwing its fans a bunch of gimmick crap just for the bucks, and in some cases, originality is not always the answer. However, for The Wind Waker, originality is highly needed.

Get over it

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: March 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game.... The only bad thing people are saying about it is that the graphics [are bad]. You need to get over it. I try not to get caught up in the dazzle that is graphics. Just because it's not cutting edge doesn't mean it [smells.] If you want that, go out and get the latest Final Fantasy game. This game proves that it's all about game play and story. Other games will just try to "wow" you with great graphics and hope people over look the horrid game play and dull story...give this game a chance and ignore the fools that say the graphics [are bad], because they really [aren't]. This is a great game.

Incredible Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 7
Date: April 05, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I recently received this game and was amazed at how well done the game is. The world huge, it takes 5 to 10 minutes to get from one point to another, which at times can be tedious but creates a feeling of immersion never before seen in a game. The story is basic, but the game play is great. One review said that the story isn't plausible because Link is over 100 years old. I just wanted to point out that the beginning of the story explains that the character in Wind Waker is not the same as the character in Ocarina. Overall, this is one of the best games I've ever played.

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