The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap

 Game Boy Advance
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 481 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 437 out of 481
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 481
  3. Negative: 11 out of 481
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  1. AlisonR.
    Jan 6, 2005
    10
    A stunningly beautiful game with much replay value. Perfect for all ages.
  2. Peter
    Feb 20, 2005
    10
    Wow! i just finished it and i am in awe. i hooked it up to my game boy player and it was like link to the past but even better(well, just as darn good!) on the regular tv screen! i recently wrote a bad review on four swords because, well, it sucked, but this game picks the series back up by its boot straps, i am only sad that i have to wait for another for a long time now.
  3. Yzarc
    Feb 4, 2005
    10
    This game rocks.
  4. Neos
    Mar 19, 2008
    10
    why are all the bad reviews by reviewers you never hear of or ones that dont know a thing about video games new york times wtf cheat code central sounds like they should stick to cheat codes. Now to every one who says this game is to hard suck it up the puzzles are a 5 out of 10 vati is a 7 out of ten
  5. W.H.
    Dec 1, 2004
    10
    Beautiful graphics that blend the style of Wind Waker with the beauty of A Link To The Past, brilliant music, and the inimitable style of gameplay that has consistently put the Zelda franchise above all others. An instant classic.
  6. MathijsK.
    Dec 28, 2004
    10
    This is a very nice game!!!
  7. JonH.
    Feb 2, 2005
    10
    Amazing, so great that this comes out now after the big disappoint of the nintendo ds, the first great game i got for it is this one and it's a gameboy advance game.
  8. TrailTears
    Mar 5, 2005
    10
    Even though at the beginning it's a little boring, it gets better as it goes on. Difficult to get all the stuff, and if you don't get it on time, you miss it for all the game (light arrows and kinstone fusion). Besides of that, it's a great Zelda game.
  9. AB
    Apr 27, 2005
    10
    The fact that The Minish Cap may be the last truly great GBA game is sad. But it's great that The Minish Cap is good enough to replace all of the bad that will come. The puzzles are as brilliant as you would expect, and the amazing graphics are even more. The replay value is excellent if only because collecting the hearts and figurines feels possible as opposed to other Zelda games. The fact that The Minish Cap may be the last truly great GBA game is sad. But it's great that The Minish Cap is good enough to replace all of the bad that will come. The puzzles are as brilliant as you would expect, and the amazing graphics are even more. The replay value is excellent if only because collecting the hearts and figurines feels possible as opposed to other Zelda games. The only complaint I can think of is that the bosses are fairly easy. Even so, they are still very fun. The Minish Cap is a portable masterpiece that will tide fans over for the new Legend of Zelda for GameCube.… Expand
  10. I.L.
    Sep 6, 2006
    10
    Pretty much the best 2d Zelda since A Link to the Past. If it was longer it would be the better than LTTP.
  11. JohnQ.
    Feb 17, 2007
    10
    Great graphics, great game, more difficult puzzles. The only thing about this game is that if you don't have a walkthrough there are a few puzzles that statistically impossible to figure out with trial and error without spending several hours --- esp, the blue / red floor tiles. To me, there is no point of having a puzzle based on trial and error rather than clever thinking. I Great graphics, great game, more difficult puzzles. The only thing about this game is that if you don't have a walkthrough there are a few puzzles that statistically impossible to figure out with trial and error without spending several hours --- esp, the blue / red floor tiles. To me, there is no point of having a puzzle based on trial and error rather than clever thinking. I finished a Link to the Past, then this one. Looking forward to a new release. Tried Final Fantasy, just didn't like it -- the great thing about Zelda titles is that they have a great story line, puzzles, and when you fight (unline FF) it is live action. I tried a few other games -- but again, esp on the game boy micro, Zelda delivers esp in the area of keeping the scenes / characters large enough for comfortable play. Overall, this is a great game!… Expand
  12. GameZ.
    Aug 30, 2007
    10
    It was a very fun and addicting game.
  13. MauriceR.
    Jan 21, 2005
    10
    Terrific game. I am a huge Zelda fan and this one does not dissapoint. I love the Wind Waker influence. Great story and perfect game controls. It's a testament to how good this game when I even play it while in my living room!
  14. ElcheezyE.
    Feb 17, 2005
    10
    Solid, fun RPG that holds up brilliantly to the old SNES classic, A Link to the Past.
  15. ZacharyW.
    Feb 19, 2005
    10
    I love this game.
  16. JoshuaB.
    Mar 19, 2005
    10
    It is a great game with all the old and new.I've played all kinds of games.But this is going to be a Classic for me. And a great memory!
  17. KarlM.
    May 19, 2005
    10
    This is unlikely to be the last great GBA release, especially with the new micro appearing soon. When i first heard about this game being franchised out to capcom I was skepticle especially with it being the legendary zelda series. but Capcom have excelled themselves. A truly great GBA game. If they were still making SNES games this would be considered one of the best. Slightly short This is unlikely to be the last great GBA release, especially with the new micro appearing soon. When i first heard about this game being franchised out to capcom I was skepticle especially with it being the legendary zelda series. but Capcom have excelled themselves. A truly great GBA game. If they were still making SNES games this would be considered one of the best. Slightly short compared to other Zelda titles but every moment is gaming gold.… Expand
  18. MaddieS.
    Sep 27, 2005
    10
    This is one of my favourite games ever!!!!!!! There is literally only one thing wrong with this game and that is thatI have about 2 kinstones left to find and I CAN'T FIND THEM!!!
  19. Shane
    Jan 11, 2005
    10
    The game looks incredible... my favorite game is A Link to the Past and this won't dethrone it, but the gameplay is similar with some improvements.
  20. Amanda
    Mar 28, 2005
    10
    This is a great game i just still dont know how to get the light arrows.
  21. DonnieB.
    Jul 26, 2005
    10
    This is the best legend of zelda game yet for any hand held system. I recommend you should buy it.
  22. AnonymousMC
    Dec 11, 2009
    10
    Solid as nails, but as charming and inititive as many other zelda games, simply put. MUST HAVE.
  23. DannyL.
    Nov 21, 2006
    10
    I read some comments and I don't really believe people beat this game 100% in under 3 or 4 hours. The people who say did that probably used walkthroughs. I, myself took a decent amount of time playing this game. It was difficult to find and fuse kinstones with everyone and it was time-consuming to find the heart pieces. The Final Boss took some thought to know how to beat. This is a I read some comments and I don't really believe people beat this game 100% in under 3 or 4 hours. The people who say did that probably used walkthroughs. I, myself took a decent amount of time playing this game. It was difficult to find and fuse kinstones with everyone and it was time-consuming to find the heart pieces. The Final Boss took some thought to know how to beat. This is a great Legend of Zelda Game and it is worthy to be called one. Although it is something that can be accomplished by oneself, it is hard to believe people beat this game 100% under 3 hours. This game could be beaten 100% w/o any help. (Unlike Majora's Mask, almost impossible to beat the whole game 100%)… Expand
  24. BlogDog123
    May 26, 2011
    10
    I played through the whole game, and I though to myself: Wow. Jaw-dropping visuals, massive bosses, and a fantastic story and soundtrack make this a must-play in the Zelda series.
  25. doodlerman
    Jun 18, 2011
    10
    One thing I love about the Zelda series that never ceases to impress me, is the fact that each game introduces an entirely new world, even if the world is one we should be familiar with. Despite being shorter than most Zelda games, I loved the style and lore introduced in this one, as I do with it in most other Zelda games. Sure it was lighter in one sense, but the villain is great and theOne thing I love about the Zelda series that never ceases to impress me, is the fact that each game introduces an entirely new world, even if the world is one we should be familiar with. Despite being shorter than most Zelda games, I loved the style and lore introduced in this one, as I do with it in most other Zelda games. Sure it was lighter in one sense, but the villain is great and the level design is probably the best I've seen out of all the 2D Zelda games. The story kind of reminds me of a Miyazaki movie and the amount you can do around the world, like in any Zelda game, is vast - and in order to unlock everything due to a certain timescale centered around the completion of dungeons, there's a pretty good replay value to it. Also, at first I was iffy with the fact that your hat talks and acts as your "fairy" character, but in the long run it was very enjoyable factor and also the ability to change size from normal to small and back again was awesome. It's a really good game!… Expand
  26. Zilcell
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    Some people find that this Zelda game is short but it is actually quite long for a Game Boy Advance game, and fun for that matter. The puzzles and the world feel so new and the gameplay has rarely been better for a 2D Zelda. The bosses are the most difficult in the history of Zelda.
  27. SwitSwat
    Jul 31, 2014
    10
    It's certainly on the shorter side when it comes to length in the Zelda series. Keep in mind though, it's a GBA game. Even so, the graphics are really nice, the overworld is quite large and the dungeons are clever as in pretty much every Zelda game. It's very underrated, mostly due to the fact that it came out when the DS had already been out. But, if you haven't played it, get it on theIt's certainly on the shorter side when it comes to length in the Zelda series. Keep in mind though, it's a GBA game. Even so, the graphics are really nice, the overworld is quite large and the dungeons are clever as in pretty much every Zelda game. It's very underrated, mostly due to the fact that it came out when the DS had already been out. But, if you haven't played it, get it on the Wii U Virtual Console! 10/10… Expand
  28. wegie125
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    The minish cap is one of my favorite zelda games of all time. I had so much fun playing it and just the aspect of being able to shrink down to the size of a pikori was awesome. It felt really alive and happy and the town was great. Just thinking about it now makes me want to go back and play it again
  29. wheels_of_fire
    Feb 7, 2014
    10
    Another amazing game of this amazing series. It's shorter than the others but still you'll have fun when playing it. Especially, I really love the puzzles, they're just mindblowing.
  30. powermad80
    Mar 9, 2015
    10
    Without a doubt, this game is the absolute best 2D entry in the Legend of Zelda series. It's up there with the best like Ocarina of Time, a true masterpiece of game design.
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#1 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
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#2 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2005
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#2 Most Shared Game Boy Advance Game of 2005

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Metascore
89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. GBA Central
    100
    The game may be short by the franchise's standards, but every minute of it is breathtaking.
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  2. NTSC-uk
    90
    Thankfully, longevity hasn't been sacrificed for the sake of beauty: the main quest alone will take the average gamer a minimum of fifteen hours and that's without spending a single moment delving into the fabulous subquests, which will double, even triple that time...A stunning and wondrous game.
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  3. GMR Magazine
    90
    Outside of a slightly boring midgame stretch in which you're tracking down overdue library books (no, really) and an overly tough final boss, this is a flawless portable adventure. [Feb 2005, p.91]
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