Legend of Zelda: the Wind Waker

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Release Dates

December 13, 2002

March 24, 2003

May 3, 2003

Review Score

5/5

Outstanding!!

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Since the debut of The Legend of Zelda in 1987, all of Link's games have been the stuff of legends -- universally appealing adventures that emerged as beloved triumphs of gameplay, presentation, innovation, graphics and fun. In the ninth entry in the series, Link debuts on GCN with a fun new look, but the game is still serious about adventure.

The series' classic mix of sword-swinging action, perplexing puzzles and stirring story lines remains intact while the new cel-shaded graphics enable the characters of Link's world to be the most lively and expressive personalities gamers have ever seen.

Emotions hit a fever pitch when Link witnesses his sister being snatched up by a giant bird. Embarking on an epic voyage to locate his sister, Link unravels a mystery that deftly blends unique, stylized graphics and effects with the much-heralded mechanics of the gaming milestone, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Link travels from island to island by sailboat, and as a result the wind plays a key role in the game. In an innovative twist, The Legend of Zelda for Nintendo GameCube will take advantage of the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Cable. By using the cable to connect to a Game Boy Advance (no software necessary), players will gain access to new items and features.