The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

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  1. LaraL.
    Feb 20, 2003
    0
    I LOVE Zelda games, but this one had me ticked. Seeing a cartoonish version of Link was abosolute AGONY for me. This isn't Zelda! Oh, and look, the game got a *cough* *cough* 97. WHY???
  2. JohnW.
    Aug 4, 2003
    2
    If only link looked like he does in Soul Calibur II...
  3. LinkFan
    Aug 6, 2003
    4
    The gameplay is simplistic and easy. The story is poor and contradicts itself and the other Zelda games, it seems to be written by someone who read up on Zelda for 2 minutes before making the story, the graphics are horrible. It's not just the graphics, this game SUCKS. maybe a 5 year old would like it.
  4. Dr.dream
    Jul 28, 2004
    7
    Disapointing.
  5. Puffy
    Nov 10, 2005
    7
    Here's the deal........... nintendo tryed to put the graphics based on a child look cause he is a child thru this adventure.. ii for one dont like the look ..... the game is ok ...... one down fall i found was this game has some ruff camra angles ......there is times ur really fightin the camera to stay in the riht postion .........i can name countless times were the camra woudl beHere's the deal........... nintendo tryed to put the graphics based on a child look cause he is a child thru this adventure.. ii for one dont like the look ..... the game is ok ...... one down fall i found was this game has some ruff camra angles ......there is times ur really fightin the camera to stay in the riht postion .........i can name countless times were the camra woudl be like way opssite of were i need it n the l targting not even no were near helpin....... for that fact not even goin in to postin were u need it ..it coudl use a lil more fine tunning....... one thing for sure about this game its not oot.....its a ok adventure its got good iideas ...... like havin to use a big sword to break the wood or thrown the fire thru the wood or jumpin down pots........its got its bad pints n has its good .....i ve played worse games .....if u can look past the look u may ienjoy parts of it........ this is one them games were its not for evreryone .... i suggest rentin it or playin at a frinends or borrowin it ...its not the worst game ever made.... in all honstey u have to give nintendo credit for tryin somethin new ..i think i would have gave this game a 8 if i weent for the camra angles at tiimes… Expand
  6. StefanieF.
    Sep 2, 2006
    7
    this game was quite a disappointment. after i went to the two temples, i was like ok now when do i start getting te triforce whatever in the dungeons (assuming it was liek oot) and then all i had to do was sail around? what the hell! seriously, the graphics are cute, the enemies and sounds are even cute, but the dungeons? why werent there more than two dungeons? who decided to make it this game was quite a disappointment. after i went to the two temples, i was like ok now when do i start getting te triforce whatever in the dungeons (assuming it was liek oot) and then all i had to do was sail around? what the hell! seriously, the graphics are cute, the enemies and sounds are even cute, but the dungeons? why werent there more than two dungeons? who decided to make it this small? i do like how you can start aq second quest but that isnt the point. if you are looking for a zelda classic that you can beat in a week or so, then look here.… Expand
  7. RyanH.
    Mar 7, 2003
    3
    I played this on demo at a local game store. The sounds were annoying, as every time Link moved he made a stupid grunting sound. The graphics were too cartoony and a big turn-off. The gameplay was counter-intuitive. I will not purchase this game. The original Zelda games were not children's games. Sure, they were appropriate for Everyone, but they were not designed specifically to I played this on demo at a local game store. The sounds were annoying, as every time Link moved he made a stupid grunting sound. The graphics were too cartoony and a big turn-off. The gameplay was counter-intuitive. I will not purchase this game. The original Zelda games were not children's games. Sure, they were appropriate for Everyone, but they were not designed specifically to appeal to 8 year olds and exclude adults. This is the worst Zelda game ever, and I think its sales will reflect that. Nintendo has really lost touch.… Expand
  8. WingWong
    Apr 11, 2003
    7
    I think this game is pretty good, but I don't think it should have been a Zelda game. The story's plot is a little disconnected with Zelda herself. The feel of the controls, especially the L targeting and the shielding is awkward (I keep on crawling whenever I try to shield against a guy!) Overall, this game didn't really have the "Zelda" feel to it that I had been hoping I think this game is pretty good, but I don't think it should have been a Zelda game. The story's plot is a little disconnected with Zelda herself. The feel of the controls, especially the L targeting and the shielding is awkward (I keep on crawling whenever I try to shield against a guy!) Overall, this game didn't really have the "Zelda" feel to it that I had been hoping for. Though it was not a Zelda material, it would have been a superior game if it was its own series.… Expand
  9. YourasA.
    Jul 3, 2003
    7
    Oke game.
  10. AdamS.
    Aug 4, 2003
    1
    Poor.
  11. RobR.
    Apr 20, 2005
    7
    Gorgeous graphics, big cohesive world. But where's the beef? Too much time wasted on the empty ocean and changing wind direciton, not enough game inbetween. There are lots of sidequests to do (a'la Majora's Mask, which is a good thing), but getting anywhere in this game is such a chore, and you frankly don't need the heart pieces anyway. OOT and Majora's Mask were Gorgeous graphics, big cohesive world. But where's the beef? Too much time wasted on the empty ocean and changing wind direciton, not enough game inbetween. There are lots of sidequests to do (a'la Majora's Mask, which is a good thing), but getting anywhere in this game is such a chore, and you frankly don't need the heart pieces anyway. OOT and Majora's Mask were really far bigger games, despite the N64's limitations. They really needed to spend another year adding more dungeons and making some of the islands bigger. The game has hints of brilliance but fell quite a bit short of what it should have, given the capacity of the GameCube.… Expand
  12. JamesK.
    May 25, 2005
    0
    This game failed on every level. It was tedious and not fun. It made and my friends want to fast forward our lives inorder to get to the next fun part. the bottom line is the game is not worthy of the Zelda title. Zelda has never been such a dorky child. a child wouldn't be fighting anything except his little puppy. this little fella would be sitting sucking on his thumb if his baby This game failed on every level. It was tedious and not fun. It made and my friends want to fast forward our lives inorder to get to the next fun part. the bottom line is the game is not worthy of the Zelda title. Zelda has never been such a dorky child. a child wouldn't be fighting anything except his little puppy. this little fella would be sitting sucking on his thumb if his baby sis was captured not learning to fight, not that young at least. I have supported Nintendo for a long time, I even continued to like them after the gorrible crystal chronicles. This game was not convincing enough for me to readily suspend my disbelief. for this aggregious insult it deserves no higher than a 0.… Expand
  13. Mr.Metacritic
    Jul 25, 2005
    0
    Wins worst game ever easily!
  14. MichaelB.
    Jul 9, 2005
    4
    While the story of this game shows promise, there are simply too many problems to be captivated. Control issues due to overly-context-sensitive buttons inhibit play and in some cases completely frustrate any logical problem-solving nature of the game. The cel-shading engine is mediocre at best, and is a large departure from Nintendo's While the story of this game shows promise, there are simply too many problems to be captivated. Control issues due to overly-context-sensitive buttons inhibit play and in some cases completely frustrate any logical problem-solving nature of the game. The cel-shading engine is mediocre at best, and is a large departure from Nintendo's "not-pushing-the-envelope-but-perfect-for-the-game" reputation. The lack of a dedicated jump button and difficulties in both camera and targeting seriously diminish the fun of this game. If you can look past the camera, graphics, and controls, this is a fun platformer-rpg. But that's a mighty big if.… Expand
  15. JackintheBox
    May 11, 2003
    6
    Very disappointing compared to Ocarina of Time. It feels more like a step back for the franchise than a leap forward. I don't like the looks, the animation is glitchy (guards sticking *through* the barrel Link is hiding in, etc.) and it feels as a very empty, sterile world. Fortunately it came with a bonusdisc, and I'm actually playing through Masterquest and enjoying it a whole Very disappointing compared to Ocarina of Time. It feels more like a step back for the franchise than a leap forward. I don't like the looks, the animation is glitchy (guards sticking *through* the barrel Link is hiding in, etc.) and it feels as a very empty, sterile world. Fortunately it came with a bonusdisc, and I'm actually playing through Masterquest and enjoying it a whole lot more than Wind Waker.… Expand
  16. Jason
    Jul 11, 2003
    4
    Didnt really appeal to me at all in the way previous ones have. the plot was typical, and the movie sequences and the ending was very childish. I didn't think it was all that difficult like previous ones we're. My suggestion is if your looking for a game that has a more grown up feel look elseware. That E for everyone all ages is exactly what it stands for...
  17. DuncanS.
    Jul 25, 2003
    6
    This is so pathetic compared to the Ocarina of Time!!! I was waiting to be amazed by realistic graphics like i was when Ocarina came out. WHY GO CARTOONY?!?! They used the name to their advantage hoping that it would bring them success. Well what do you know? If this game had been named "The path of Dean: Wind Waker" or something that didnt have the zelda name attached, people wouldnt This is so pathetic compared to the Ocarina of Time!!! I was waiting to be amazed by realistic graphics like i was when Ocarina came out. WHY GO CARTOONY?!?! They used the name to their advantage hoping that it would bring them success. Well what do you know? If this game had been named "The path of Dean: Wind Waker" or something that didnt have the zelda name attached, people wouldnt have liked it as much. As for the plot, the story line is so predictable, that a 6 year old would know how the whole thing goes after 5 min of game time. Game play is the only strong aspect of this game. I like all the cool weapons that you recieve. The sailing annoys me to the point that i want to fast forward my life half an hour to get to the next island!… Expand
  18. JayB.
    Sep 28, 2003
    0
    Even if this game had the best graphics in the world, this would probably be one of the most overrated, poorly designed games I have ever bought in my life, being made only as a result of the publicity and money made from Ocarina of Time. Stop giving this sorry game pity votes!
  19. DanielK.
    Aug 18, 2004
    0
    This game sucks compared to Ocarina of time. OOT is like a classic and this just sucks.
  20. MichelleL.
    Oct 14, 2006
    5
    I love Zelda and bought a GC just to play Zelda on, however I was disappointed in this game. I hated how you had to sail everywhere, it took forever and even when you warped to places, having to change the wind direction and such, was a pain. There were not enough dungeons and the graphics were so cartoony and cheesey, not what I was used to with the N64 Zelda games. All in all, I played I love Zelda and bought a GC just to play Zelda on, however I was disappointed in this game. I hated how you had to sail everywhere, it took forever and even when you warped to places, having to change the wind direction and such, was a pain. There were not enough dungeons and the graphics were so cartoony and cheesey, not what I was used to with the N64 Zelda games. All in all, I played it because it was Zelda. Took me almost 2 years to finish because I disliked it so much. The only reason I did finish the game was because I have beaten all other Zelda games and wanted to keep my record.… Expand
  21. ShaneS.
    May 12, 2006
    0
    This game is highly overrated. It's got six dungeons, a teeny tiny little gameworld made to look big thanks to the ocean, and half the quests of OOT. The music is good, the graphics are good, but the game is short, and merely a half done clone of Oot.
  22. JackB.
    Aug 22, 2007
    1
    What is wrong with everybody? These reviews are terrible! This has got to be the worst game I've ever played. I find myself getting addicted to video games, but this is the first time a game caused more impatience and stress than a day job! Constant sailing, ridiculously easy bosses and dungeons, beyond stupid story. I might be biased because of my expectations from Ocarina of Time, What is wrong with everybody? These reviews are terrible! This has got to be the worst game I've ever played. I find myself getting addicted to video games, but this is the first time a game caused more impatience and stress than a day job! Constant sailing, ridiculously easy bosses and dungeons, beyond stupid story. I might be biased because of my expectations from Ocarina of Time, but I have every right to have high hopes for a game with a label of Zelda on it. Seriously, how much did Nintendo pay off these game reviewers to suck up to Miyamoto?… Expand
  23. SpotR
    Nov 8, 2009
    6
    The game is not that good. It starts out fun and exciting but gets boring really fast. Sailing is a major pain. Changing the wind whenever you want to go a different direction gets old really fast. Also, you cant enjoy the dungeons because for half of them, you have to control another character as well as yourself.
  24. Lev
    Aug 23, 2009
    6
    At first, the new graphical style looked very lively and refreshing, but it gets dull very soon. There aren't much new gameplay elements compared to OoT, and as many others stated before me, the sailing part is very boring, the using the windwaker is boring, the dungeons are that great and well...I think Nintendo should just just stop raping Zelda. OoT was very good for it's own At first, the new graphical style looked very lively and refreshing, but it gets dull very soon. There aren't much new gameplay elements compared to OoT, and as many others stated before me, the sailing part is very boring, the using the windwaker is boring, the dungeons are that great and well...I think Nintendo should just just stop raping Zelda. OoT was very good for it's own time and is still a decent game. But it was enough once. I have to say that I really liked the intro though. The lino-cut ,(or maybe fake lino-cut) stilized images were great.… Expand
  25. JaiDave
    Dec 3, 2003
    4
    [***SPOILER***] This game was a big disappointment to me. I am a very big Zelda fan from way back and have closely followed the story from nearly of all the games until now. The graphics were terrible considering they were planning to originally make the game with graphics like "Ocarina of Time". Instead, they decided to make the game very cartoonish and child-like, which is reflected in[***SPOILER***] This game was a big disappointment to me. I am a very big Zelda fan from way back and have closely followed the story from nearly of all the games until now. The graphics were terrible considering they were planning to originally make the game with graphics like "Ocarina of Time". Instead, they decided to make the game very cartoonish and child-like, which is reflected in the graphics of the game. Imagine how great it would be if they actually made the game with Gamecube graphics similar to the "Ocarina of Time". If you want a comparison, just look for "Zelda 128" and compare the graphics in the demo with the actually graphics of the finished product. Very disappointing indeed. Secondly, the plot of the game was horrific and seemed highly unrealistic and nearly impossible. I mean come on, do you really believe that Link would not show up to challenge Gannon? Of course Link would show up! Even at the very end of the game, the story does not make any sense. GAME ENDING SPOILER: Why would the King of Hyrule want to wish that his kingdom remain at the bottom of the ocean? He got to the Triforce first, and he could have wished for anything in the universe, but no, he had to wish for hyrule to remain submerged under the ocean instead of wishing for Gannon to be destroyed and Hyrule to live on forever. He could even wish for Gannon to be sealed away with a special power emitted from seven magical objects and then have them scattered all around the world so that Nintendo could make another game. END OF SPOILER: Third, the gameplay was VERY monotonous. Having to hit your weapon's teacher 500 times with your sword to gain a measly Heart Piece is not my idea of a fun time. If that wasn't bad enough, you have to put up with the countless hours sailing around the world, because 99% of the world is water and the other 1% is composed of scattered islands on the world map. Fourth, the music was mediocre. There was little variety in the various musical themes of the game. There wasn't the same amount of emotional intensity in the music as there was in previous games like "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" or "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past". Lastly, the fun factor of the game dropped like a lead weight in water compared to the previous Zelda games. It was a refreshing relief when I played "A Link to the Past" after this game because "A Link to the Past" was so much more fun than this poorly made game. And this game became Game of the Year? Something is definitely not right here. If you are a true Zelda fan and have been playing Zelda games for as long as I have, you will feel cheated after you purchase this game. I feel like I have just spent $50 for nothing. Shiguru Miamoto definitely needs to wake up and see what has become of one of the best video game characters of all time (the best is Chrono from "Chrono Trigger") and make serious ammends for this awful game before this gamer will touch another Zelda game.… Expand
  26. OmegaB.
    Feb 22, 2003
    2
    I can't believe this......... they could have made this game look so awsome! i mean...........wtf is nintendo thinking!? It looks like they designed the game for 6 year old kids......... NINTENDO, you guys better get your act together or i forsee gamecube not making it to gamecube 2. Thank God i bought a Ps2 instead! I mean i was gonna get a GC (just for Zelda)...... i'm glad i I can't believe this......... they could have made this game look so awsome! i mean...........wtf is nintendo thinking!? It looks like they designed the game for 6 year old kids......... NINTENDO, you guys better get your act together or i forsee gamecube not making it to gamecube 2. Thank God i bought a Ps2 instead! I mean i was gonna get a GC (just for Zelda)...... i'm glad i didn't!… Expand
  27. ChrisCamp
    Jul 31, 2003
    6
    It's got gorgeous graphics, good controls and good sound. And the new battle features are great too. But I was put off by the fact that the dungeons are so easy to crack. In Ocarina of Time, you would find a new item (such as the hookshot) and return to an old dungeon that you'd already beat and find more treasure using the hookshot. In this one, you can get every treasure in It's got gorgeous graphics, good controls and good sound. And the new battle features are great too. But I was put off by the fact that the dungeons are so easy to crack. In Ocarina of Time, you would find a new item (such as the hookshot) and return to an old dungeon that you'd already beat and find more treasure using the hookshot. In this one, you can get every treasure in the dungeon the first time through. It's a good game but nowhere near as deep and addictive as OOT… Expand
  28. DemonicAngel
    Sep 25, 2004
    6
    As much as I wanted to buy into the hype and love this game, it just failed to pique my interest and ultimately got consigned to the "preowned" section at my local consumer electronics store. The graphics (including art and design) and sound are top-notch. The gameplay was fun for a while, but soon lost its appeal. Controls are about average, and the camera, while not as detestable as As much as I wanted to buy into the hype and love this game, it just failed to pique my interest and ultimately got consigned to the "preowned" section at my local consumer electronics store. The graphics (including art and design) and sound are top-notch. The gameplay was fun for a while, but soon lost its appeal. Controls are about average, and the camera, while not as detestable as that in Super Mario Sunshine, really does not help matters. A rent-first. (And, I might add - Nintendo could do with getting its act together, sharpish. Of the big N's main 3 franchises, only Metroid Prime was any good, and it was third-party developed. Both SMS and Zelda, developed in-house by Nintendo, were seriously underwhelming. Miyamoto-san, take note.)… Expand
  29. Gareth
    Nov 4, 2005
    5
    Not the worst game ever as someone said here but its easliy the worst Zelda since the 2D one years back. The game itself is about 5 hours long with the rest of the time spent sailing aimlessly. Decent graphics and a cool black and white level and pirate hideout level cant compensate for lack of gameplay, lack of imagination and poor level design. Free with my copy came a bonus disc of Not the worst game ever as someone said here but its easliy the worst Zelda since the 2D one years back. The game itself is about 5 hours long with the rest of the time spent sailing aimlessly. Decent graphics and a cool black and white level and pirate hideout level cant compensate for lack of gameplay, lack of imagination and poor level design. Free with my copy came a bonus disc of Ocarena of time...which, well, is far far better and is a great reason to buy this if they still come packaged together. Other wise, dont bother, wait till the new one gets here or...i dunno...buy a playstation...… Expand
  30. DanB.
    Nov 15, 2006
    5
    REPETITIVE. Having to fight the same bosses at the end that you already beat earlier in the game felt like they were artificially inflating the length of the game. Sailing was BORING and took forever. Having to watch the same 15 second animation over and over again when you changed wind direction was annoying. By the end of the game, I just didnt care anymore if I finished it or not.
  31. MaryK.
    May 17, 2006
    6
    The graphics wern't the best. It was annoying to have to change the wind direction all the time. It was fun exploring. Over all OOT was the best.
  32. BryanM.
    May 16, 2007
    1
    Crap, just crap. this game is a rip off. first the cartoon link stinks.lf i was you i would save my $20 and buy a 64 and get Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time.
  33. GamingLlama
    Sep 22, 2007
    5
    I actually found the sailing quite fun. I liked discovering new islands and such which weren't on the map. I also enjoyed using Link's sword and the variety of combo attacks. The windwaker gets less lame once you learn how to do more than just control wind with it. The plot line is good--a boy from a small island village who goes off to rescue his kidnapped sister and ends up in I actually found the sailing quite fun. I liked discovering new islands and such which weren't on the map. I also enjoyed using Link's sword and the variety of combo attacks. The windwaker gets less lame once you learn how to do more than just control wind with it. The plot line is good--a boy from a small island village who goes off to rescue his kidnapped sister and ends up in an epic quest to fight the darkness of evil. There were a couple things about this game that frustrated me, however. One is the limit to rupies and such, and having to find faeries to increase your capacity. The only reason why I was able to find 90% of the faeries I did manage to find was because I accidently ran into them by sailing. And I haven't found all of them yet. Another was when Link has to swing across ropes on the pirate ship to get the bombs. No enemies here, just moving ropes. It's way too boring and pointless to be the main part of the plot that it is. It'd be better off as a mini game. Then you can't even fight for the majority of the first dungeon. Just sneak past the guards and avoid the rabid animals. It's fun for the first couple hours, but then constantly getting lost in an endless maze in which you can't even take out your frustration on passing enemies is not fun at all. I had to rely on a walkthrough for this level, which completely defeats the whole point of actually playing the game. Which brings me to my last point. The dungeons are extremely large and complicated, but they're basically empty. The few monsters that do pop up are so wimpy, it makes Link seem like some cold hearted bully. As the game goes on monsters become more numerous and difficult, but they still aren't enough for the complexity of the dungeons.… Expand
  34. ArkonBlade
    Mar 22, 2011
    6
    first off the graphics much like every one where shunning when it was first shown (and rightfully so) are rancid dog crap . i dont know what nintendo was thinking going for this dorky saturday morning cartoon look . that aside you still have the solid zelda gameplay and puzzles . problem is its not near enough its just to short . looking at ocarana of time which was 40-60 hours this gamefirst off the graphics much like every one where shunning when it was first shown (and rightfully so) are rancid dog crap . i dont know what nintendo was thinking going for this dorky saturday morning cartoon look . that aside you still have the solid zelda gameplay and puzzles . problem is its not near enough its just to short . looking at ocarana of time which was 40-60 hours this game is easily beatin in 20 hours and yes thats not doing every thing in the game but a good chunck of it . you could toss in another 10 hours if you do and thats mainly do to all the sailing you will be doing . infact thats what you will be spending about 30% or more of your time doing ... sailing a boat ... it just doesnt have the magic that ocarana of time or prevous zelda games had but is still heald together by its core game play and puzzles . deffinitly not recommended for any one new to the zelda franchise and only the hardcore and i mean the very hardcore and thoose who can get past thoose pissy looking graphics . dont defend them look at twighlight princess .. thats how this game should have looked and it should have had more dungeons and alot less sailing.… Expand
  35. Tokyochuchu
    Apr 7, 2012
    7
    Wind Waker is a pretty much a perfect game that suddenly and unexpectedly shoots itself in the foot. The graphical style is a love-it-or-hate-it type of affair. I really fell on the former side of that argument. I think the visuals are super-cute, colorful and expressive. The general gameplay and dungeons are superb, bringing out all the best traits of the Zelda franchise: Tight controls,Wind Waker is a pretty much a perfect game that suddenly and unexpectedly shoots itself in the foot. The graphical style is a love-it-or-hate-it type of affair. I really fell on the former side of that argument. I think the visuals are super-cute, colorful and expressive. The general gameplay and dungeons are superb, bringing out all the best traits of the Zelda franchise: Tight controls, imaginative puzzle, spectacular bosses... Just perfect! Then... BANG!! You're sent off on a seemingly endless fetch-quest across the ocean, finding shards of the tri-force that have been hidden around the world. No more dungeons or bosses. Just you, your boat and a map. I know that actually sounds like fun, but it's really not. It's just busy work you have to suffer through to reach the finale. BUT ... When you finally do emerge from all that crap, you'll find that the end sequences and final boss of the game are truly unforgettable. So, just about worth holding out for.… Expand
  36. hawaiianhappy
    Nov 15, 2012
    7
    To be fair, I played through the game multiple times and finished the game twice. There are no flaws with the game that include gameplay, glitches, or anything bad. But there is one thing that has completely killed the mood of the game. It is the reason why my friends who borrow the game from me never finished it. The problem is the part where you are collecting the Triforce Shards.To be fair, I played through the game multiple times and finished the game twice. There are no flaws with the game that include gameplay, glitches, or anything bad. But there is one thing that has completely killed the mood of the game. It is the reason why my friends who borrow the game from me never finished it. The problem is the part where you are collecting the Triforce Shards. The task requires collecting about 3200 ruppies, 21 joy pendants, and collecting the triforce charts, decoding them with said ruppies, and then going out and fetching them. It took me forever to find out how to get into the Oasis for the last triforce chart. I can't believe I am saying this but at least in OOT Navi would give you a hint on where to go, sure she yells HEY way too much but at least she probably could have told me to go to outset island to start. This whole sequence with the shards ruin the experience and slows the game down, and it's very unfortunate because before this you were in 3 dungeons that reveal a lot and get you immersed in the game, but then this whole triforce shard part shows up and it's a complete buzzkill.… Expand
  37. ConnKon
    May 18, 2012
    10
    So much memories here. I first played OoT and MM, yet I still love this. A lot of people didn't like the more childish approach. I disagree. The graphics are amazing, even skyward sword, 8 years later, doesn't look much better. But the STORY is what makes WW a masterpiece for me. 10/10
  38. curzon_dax
    Jun 19, 2017
    9
    This game proves that the N64 Zeldas were overrated. This is 3D Zelda done perfectly for the first time in the franchise. The movement is exceptional, the gameplay is smooth and extremely robust, the dungeons are beautiful.
  39. SirKirbyThe4th
    Jun 27, 2014
    10
    Better than Ocarina of Time, better than Skyward Sword, its WIND WAKER!! Great story, great bosses, great levels, great characters, great EVERYTHING! Even link emotes, which is rarely seen in a Zelda game!
  40. Shadow1
    May 27, 2016
    6
    I don't like The Legend of Zelda . This is one of the worst Nintendo Franchise . Best The Legend of Zelda Game is The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess . Wind Waker is normal, but isn't one of the best games on Gamecube . I think best games on Gamecube is Metroid Prime, Resident Evil 4, Sonic Adventure DX, Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, Shadow The Hedgehog and not much The Legend of Zelda withI don't like The Legend of Zelda . This is one of the worst Nintendo Franchise . Best The Legend of Zelda Game is The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess . Wind Waker is normal, but isn't one of the best games on Gamecube . I think best games on Gamecube is Metroid Prime, Resident Evil 4, Sonic Adventure DX, Sonic Adventure 2 Battle, Shadow The Hedgehog and not much The Legend of Zelda with Paper Mario The Thousand-year door . Wind Waker is children part of The Legend of Zelda . Graphics in this game is normal for 2003, there are worse and in The Legend of Zelda not bad gameplay .… Expand
  41. gLoMeR
    Mar 11, 2017
    0
    Otro Zelda que no esta a la altura de la saga, demasiado infantil, no por los gráficos, sino por las mecánicas de combate, pulsar "A" cuando se te indica en pantalla para realizar un contraataque.
  42. AnzMore
    Mar 15, 2017
    0
    il miglior zelda di sempre sotto tutti gli aspetti e è quello che è invecchiato e continuerà ad invecchiare meglio è davvero un capolavoro senza tempo
  43. ktjayhawk77
    Jun 14, 2018
    8
    Great classic Zelda game-great gameplay and tight controls. I loved pretty much everything about it, but would have given this a 10 if you were required to complete a dungeon to get the third pearl-you are pretty much just given it and it’s not really earned. It just seems the game was rushed a little and they didn’t have time to add that extra dungeon in. The dungeons are cool butGreat classic Zelda game-great gameplay and tight controls. I loved pretty much everything about it, but would have given this a 10 if you were required to complete a dungeon to get the third pearl-you are pretty much just given it and it’s not really earned. It just seems the game was rushed a little and they didn’t have time to add that extra dungeon in. The dungeons are cool but nothing about them really stood out like some in other Zelda titles ie Twilight Princess. The stealth mission in the Forsaken Fortress was kinda annoying as well, but this is coming from someone who doesn’t like stealth based missions. Unlike most, I actually liked the Triforce fetch quest, but I’m into that whole exploring and collecting things in games. Great game, but should have had made a dungeon for the third pearl- that was my biggest gripe with the game. Still, a must-own for any Zelda fanatic!… Expand
  44. RonRocker777
    Mar 5, 2020
    3
    En ningún momento me emocionó, se hacía tedioso navegar por tantos minutos al comienzo, jefes muy fáciles de vencer, etc. Un Zelda sobrevalorado como TP /

    A game that never touched me, it became tedious to navigate for so many minutes at the beginning, bosses very easy to beat. An overrated Zelda as TP.
  45. Raknner44
    Mar 16, 2021
    0
    Que hayan puesto un combate contra 3 armaduras ya era mal diseño e injusto. Pero después pusieron un combate contra 4 armaduras, no entiendo como se supone que uno tenga que enfrentarse y ganar, es absolutamente ridículo. Eso sumado al mal diseño de VARIAS de sus partes hace que el viaje ya no sea muy agradable que digamos, el peor legend of Zelda de todos con muchísima diferencia
  46. Sweatymother
    May 9, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay. So, you might be here, looking for another gem to adorn your Gamecube console with. And from all the 9's and 10's you have been scrolling past, you may be expecting the creme of crop, the pinnacle of the Legend of Zelda series. I would recommend going into the game blind, but it's too late for that now. Your expectations could not be higher right now, and that's a bad thing. This game has a big nostalgia factor and if you are under the age of ten, it may become your favorite game. But for me that is not the case.  I got into Zelda games as an adult so I have zero nostalgia for the series. If you are already an avid Zelda fanatic then you are going to buy the game anyway. If you're not, save you're money. A get Luigi's Mansion or Paper Mario: The The Thousand Year Door. Those games are worth your time If you are a Mario fan. Anyway, anything past this sentence will be spoiler material so proceed with caution. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker [WW], is an average adventure game. You got the vague evil forces, the kidnapped relatives, the dungeons, the bosses, the final boss, then happily ever after. The first part of the game follows the classic Zelda formula: collect three mystical gems then get the master sword. For that it what it is, it's okay. It stays true to the formula. The complaints I have for this section of the game are that the game actively discourages you from straying off the beaten path. It may seem like a nit pick, but it's Zelda. These games expect you to discover essential plot points out of natural curiosity. And if you don't explore, the game doesn't tell you what you need to do in order to advance. For example: there is a point in the game you find a rather large island called the Mother and Child Isle's. The island is shaped like the top of a dormant volcano. The problem is that the volcano walls completely surround the interior area that you want to explore with no apparent way to get in. So, like any fan of Zelda games, I assumed I was missing the item necessary to gain access. As it turns out, you need to WARP to that island to get inside. This would be fine, of course, if the game gave you a hint at what you need to do. I made sure to talk to every npc I ran across and every fish in the ocean so I would be well prepared for the adventure. But I came across this by blind luck. The Mother and Child isle happened to be the close to my destination so I warped there. If I wasn't lucky I would've been very frustrated. Keep in mind this isn't a minor issue. You HAVE to do this in order to advance at all. The other complaint I have for this early section of the game, is that the dungeons are really easy the are only 2 of them. 2 dungeons for three mystical objects. I was glad I didn't have to do another throwaway dungeon but that's just lazy game design. Other than that the game has been tolerable up until this point. Alright, now you have finally got the master sword it's time to dungeon crawl until you fight Ganon. No more f***ing around. At least that's what you would expect. It is Zelda after all. Don't you think this would be the best part of the game? The buildup to the climactic clash with Ganon? Right? Well f*** you and your high hopes! You do 1 more decent dungeon and 1 crappy one. Both tedious as all he'll. Remember the water temple from the n64 OOT? Well it's that bad. You have to play the same, insanely tedious song every 20 seconds. I'm not even exaggerating. And if you have poor rhythm, you are f***ed. Oh yeah I didn't mention you have to not only play the notes in order, but in time too. The dungeons aren't even the worst part. Buts it's the lack of them. You can't model a game after oot and only include 4 dungeons. Next is the infamous triforce shard quest. Here's how I remember it. You need to find 8 triforce shards. First you have to find a treasure map called Tingle's chart (which you won't have if you followed the in game prompts). Tingle's chart shows you where to find these other maps called the triforce charts. Sounds simple enough. The only thing is, you CANT READ THE THE TRIFORCE CHARTS!!! You have to take them to a specific location and get them deciphered. Whatever I guess I'll go get them deciphered. The only thing is. It costs 398 rupees for EACH TRIFORCE CHART to be deciphered. And rupees aren't super abundant unless you know where to look. It was around this time I called it off. I deleted my save file and watched the final events of the game play out on YouTube to satisfy any lingering curiosity I had for the end of the game. I focused mainly on the bad things about the game but there are good things to say. Gameplay is pretty solid. Camera control is nice. The music is great. It just just doesn't have that usual Nintendo polish. It feels like it was developed by a third party. If you want to experience to game. Watch a playthrough on YouTube. It will save you time and frustration. Thanks for reading and I hope you can find a better game to play :)… Expand
  47. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    To this day, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker boasts the most charming and visually appealing aesthetic in the entire franchise. This gorgeous game builds off the excellent Ocarina of Time in many ways, though it does feature fewer dungeons than its predecessor. Furthermore, while its core sailing mechanic is a grand time at first, it does eventually wear out its welcome, and late inTo this day, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker boasts the most charming and visually appealing aesthetic in the entire franchise. This gorgeous game builds off the excellent Ocarina of Time in many ways, though it does feature fewer dungeons than its predecessor. Furthermore, while its core sailing mechanic is a grand time at first, it does eventually wear out its welcome, and late in the game you're forced to utilize it for one of the most tedious quests in any Zelda title.… Expand
  48. GDsReviews
    May 27, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wind Waker is the record low point in Zelda for me with a flat cartoon art style that looks far more primitive than N64 Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask that were on a significantly less powerful system then the Game Cube, and a featureless ocean to travel over.

    Now looking back, this game goes from just being plain bad to flat out deplorable. What happened? The most fundamental reason is the story. The more you grasp and think about it, the more sickening it feels. In the intro, we find that the Hyrulian leaders flood the entire land to contain the evil in Ganondorf, with only a few hilltops remaining above water. In Ocarina of Time, we see Ganondorf reek a seven year long reign of terror, but the land remains intact, and he did not completely decimate it. In Wind Waker, his goal is actually to see the kingdom of Hyrule drained of this ocean.

    So who do you feel is the real villain here? A Ganondorf that despite unleashing of dark reign of terror wants to see everyone back in their own lands again, or the Hyrulian leaders who basically drowned and displaced everyone just for one man in the end? I would go with the Hyrulian leaders here despite Ganondorf being certainly a truly evil and cunning tyrant in Ocarina of Time. He feels less evil here, and yet you are forced to preserve this ocean’s legacy of mass genocide and displacement in Wind Waker.

    Because of this, I felt like I was playing the villain, and that completely crossed the line for me. I find it morally reprehensible when you have no choice but to play a villain in a video game. Wind Waker’s deplorable factor also gets bumped up a notch when Tetra is revealed as a total brown faced Zelda that sinks this game even further. (Zelda’s disguise in Ocarina of Time in Sheik by sharp contrast has just a slight tan that could easily have come from being on the run outside for 7 years.)

    The only good parts are the soundtrack, and one scene where Tetra puts Link in a barrel, and catapults him into Forsaken Fortress to a spectacular failure and barrel of laughs.    … Expand
  49. someone11111222
    Dec 15, 2022
    4
    The whole "everything is on an island" idea quite literally gets in the way of the game. It doesn't do anything except waste time. You have to change the wind direction every time you want to go somewhere, because hurr durr you're in a boat. Gets old fast, they should have just made it something in the menu you select quickly, or better yet, eff the wind and the sail works in anyThe whole "everything is on an island" idea quite literally gets in the way of the game. It doesn't do anything except waste time. You have to change the wind direction every time you want to go somewhere, because hurr durr you're in a boat. Gets old fast, they should have just made it something in the menu you select quickly, or better yet, eff the wind and the sail works in any direction you want.

    The whole part with the triforce SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN IN THE GAME AT ALL. You have to find a MAP that lets you find OTHER MAPS that FINALLY have a location of the piece of the triforce, and you need like 15 of them. Every step of the way it costs 500 rupees to have a map translated, so you need to collect 5,000+ rupees to beat the game. If you didn't know that you have a problem by the time the end of the game comes with the map business, have fun grinding for a few days before you can move further. You're "supposed" to treat it as a side-quest that you do bits and pieces of here and there throughout the game, but it's just SO boring that most players put it off, hoping there will be something at the end of the game that does it for them, but that doesn't happen.

    They screwed up the spin attack. HOW could you do that? You have to unlock it which is the first problem, but it makes you think it's good. It takes too long to charge up so most of the time you will get hit and not be able to use it. If you manage to charge it up, you spin for 10 seconds while Link screams, which is stupid but most importantly HE THEN STOPS AND IS DIZZY. Oh my god how could you screw that up? That would be like putting his pogo move in the game but making it damage you or something.

    The sneaking part of the game is forced and stupid, but at least it doesn't last long. It's at the beginning of the game before you have any items.

    The hookshot is not in the game, they use a stupid rope and claw thing. It's so bad because you can only use it in "approved" places, ie where there is a pole sticking out to latch onto. The hookshot was so good in OOT because it made you think about what was wood or vines or not and what you could or could not hook into. Also with the claw rope you have to swing across and time it, which just wastes time. That should have been automatic.

    The guy on the boat who baits you in to grind and get his bracelets or whatever is a complete waste of time, all he does at the end is says thank you. So you wasted your time. WHY IS THIS IN THE GAME!

    The cartoon style is fine, that doesn't really make a big difference. A lot of characters look stupid with their gorilla style arms, but it's fine overall it's a stylistic choice. It's dumb but it doesn't ruin the game.

    It's definitely trying to be a Zelda game and the main part of the game is great. The dungeons are great and the story is great. Nintendo at least learned from their mistakes, but they were definitely mistakes, because when they made an HD remaster of this game, several of the problems I've mentioned were removed. The only things they really kept from Wind Waker was the leaf item, where you use it as a little parachute to float across gaps, and also this was the first game where they started a huge deep dungeon that is very challenging and just a fun slaughterfest.

    Nobody plays this game after their first time for a reason. It's not a completely terrible game but for being a Zelda... nobody remembers this or pines to play for it after their first time. You don't see people being nostalgic for it but you do for Zelda games both before and after. Things in other Zelda games were kept for the next one but this is definitely the dark horse of the series because it's all just a bunch of experiments that didn't work. Gamecube games exploded in value and it looks like the HD remake are both expensive. Both of them are a waste of money but if for some stupid reason you think you want to play this, the HD version on the Wii U is cheaper and also better in every way because they removed a lot of completely pointless things that are in the game. If this was your first Zelda game, you probably liked it but I feel really bad for you.    … Expand
  50. Bokoblin
    Jun 15, 2023
    0
    worst zelda games ever to exist worse than the cdi pnes I would rather play twilight princess the artstyle for windwaker makes me wanna die and the story is crap

    all the negative reviews are realistic and I couldn't even have a single bit of joy. don't listen to the positive reviews they are all wrong soundtrack is awful I give it a 1 artstyle gets a -10 story:0 characters:-1 controls:2    worst zelda games ever to exist worse than the cdi pnes I would rather play twilight princess the artstyle for windwaker makes me wanna die and the story is crap

    all the negative reviews are realistic and I couldn't even have a single bit of joy. don't listen to the positive reviews they are all wrong soundtrack is awful I give it a 1
    artstyle gets a -10
    story:0
    characters:-1
    controls:2
    the single most overrated game in existence
    ocarina of time is better if you're looking for old games then twilight princess is the best traditional Zelda game and finally breath of the wild is the best game in existence    … Expand
  51. I.Lynch
    Mar 25, 2006
    7
    I wanted desperatly to reall like this game, but it just doesnt feel right. But nintendo did pull of the cell shading perfectly.
  52. MichaelW.
    Sep 8, 2006
    8
    Zelda WW was a great game. I bought into the animation style and I enjoyed the story. My only complaint about this game was in the pacing. I felt that too many time, especially near the beginning of the game, I was sailing for what felt like hours on end. This problem is the one reason that I have not played this game through multiple times, like I have done for other Zelda games. It is Zelda WW was a great game. I bought into the animation style and I enjoyed the story. My only complaint about this game was in the pacing. I felt that too many time, especially near the beginning of the game, I was sailing for what felt like hours on end. This problem is the one reason that I have not played this game through multiple times, like I have done for other Zelda games. It is the one thing that keeps this very good game from becoming truly great.… Expand
  53. JerradH.
    Mar 13, 2003
    8
    Fun game and a worthy edition to the Zelda series, but because of the graphical style that I really don't care for (I don't mind kiddie Link, I just don't like toddler meth-addict Link), and the occasional bit of boring repetitiveness in the gameplay department, its still not as good as Ocarina of Time, and Metroid Prime still rules the Gamecube roost.
  54. AzizK.
    Sep 22, 2003
    10
    LINK IS DA@BEST!
  55. AdamF.
    Mar 27, 2007
    10
    This game is simply perfect. The art is unique and stylish, the overworld is huge, the sailing mechanic is original and fun, the dungeons are brilliant (as always) and for the first time in Zelda, the characters feel like actual people instead of figures to sell stuff or move the story along. Anyone saying this is not "true" Zelda is just plain wrong.
  56. FergusP.
    Apr 21, 2007
    10
    A legendary tragedy.It seems that everybody relates this game to it's biggger, bolder and more universally acclaimed brother OOT. At the end of the day this is a sparkling jewel that few will have the time to appreciate.
  57. AlexC
    Feb 20, 2009
    10
    The sailing feature is brilliant, and the ability to control the wind makes this one of the best zelda games ever. A must if you have a gamecube.
  58. JordanG
    Sep 21, 2009
    9
    This game is amazing but it requires patience. I'll say that. I greatly enjoyed exploring the vast seas but I do see why it is criticised for the long journeys. Gameplay elements remained mostly the same as other Zelda titles, but that never was a bad thing. The graphics were revolutionary, although I wouldn't say I'd ever want another home-console Zelda game to be This game is amazing but it requires patience. I'll say that. I greatly enjoyed exploring the vast seas but I do see why it is criticised for the long journeys. Gameplay elements remained mostly the same as other Zelda titles, but that never was a bad thing. The graphics were revolutionary, although I wouldn't say I'd ever want another home-console Zelda game to be cel-shaded. Adult Link for me please, I think the manga-esque realism of other titles emitts a better atmosphere.… Expand
  59. MarkL.
    Dec 1, 2003
    9
    A masterpiece better than ocarina of time.
  60. JoelS.
    Oct 29, 2003
    9
    All right all you little winers out there. MAYBE, JUST MAYBE! if you guys got around the graphix and stuff like that you might realize that the game is pretty good, ok i admit, it wasn't as good as ocarina of time but it was awesome, i was intrigued by the storyline, i thought it was awesome and the only other things i didn't really like to much where, the length, being too All right all you little winers out there. MAYBE, JUST MAYBE! if you guys got around the graphix and stuff like that you might realize that the game is pretty good, ok i admit, it wasn't as good as ocarina of time but it was awesome, i was intrigued by the storyline, i thought it was awesome and the only other things i didn't really like to much where, the length, being too short, and the talking boat rather then a horse and a baton, like come on wheres the " Ocarina " that was the Bomb!!!!!!! come on you people, besides the things i just named, theres nothing "bad" about the game and if you think its too "kiddy" or you think the graphix are "gay" and think the storyline sux and that nothing about the game is any good then DON"T PLAY IT!!! WINERS!!!!!! … Expand
  61. [Anonymous]
    Feb 21, 2003
    10
    To the previous reviewer- Nice to see you TRY things first before you make a judgement about them...
  62. CliffB.
    Feb 8, 2003
    10
    What can do you expect, anything less. This game continues the Zelda legend with it's own superb changes. It carries on the francises name with honor.
  63. DaveN.
    Mar 11, 2003
    10
    The person who gave this game a 3 has some serious issues!
  64. GegM.
    Mar 10, 2003
    10
    This is the best game i've ever played in my life.
  65. StevenM.
    Mar 10, 2003
    10
    Truly a master peice well done Nintendo, yet another classic.
  66. DannyG.
    Mar 12, 2003
    10
    This is the best game ever! NUFF SAID.
  67. JobB.
    Mar 16, 2003
    10
    I own a PS2, XBox, and a Gamecube and am known to be very hard on game reviews. I started playing this game with great skepticism, but it has been impossible to not be consistently blown away. I have beaten the import version twice and can honestly say this: That in my 15 years of gaming this is BY FAR the best piece of interactive entertainment I have come across. This game is so close I own a PS2, XBox, and a Gamecube and am known to be very hard on game reviews. I started playing this game with great skepticism, but it has been impossible to not be consistently blown away. I have beaten the import version twice and can honestly say this: That in my 15 years of gaming this is BY FAR the best piece of interactive entertainment I have come across. This game is so close to perfection I beleive Nintendo raised the bar too high for their own good. I seriously doubt any game, even Nintendo's own, will compare to this work of art in years to come. Let me summarize my review to all skeptics (whether because of the game's cel-shading or Link's age, etc) with this: The Wind Waker is the most compelling argument that interactive entertainment really is art, and everything from concept to execution are worthy of nothing less than a plethora of Academy Awards. No self-respecting gamer can call himself one if they don't pick up this game and wallow in its masterful beaufy. If you don't at the very least give "The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker" a try, you don't deserve the right to play videogames at all. … Expand
  68. Mr.Bobertz
    Mar 19, 2003
    9
    For all you who think this game is made for kids, you need to grow up. If Grand Theft Auto 3 was a cartoon with vegetables, youd hate it even if it was the same gameplay and missions, right? Why is it that everything cartoony is classified as "kids stuff"? What about South Park? That's animated, isn't that for kids? My point is, dont judge a game by how it looks. What lies here For all you who think this game is made for kids, you need to grow up. If Grand Theft Auto 3 was a cartoon with vegetables, youd hate it even if it was the same gameplay and missions, right? Why is it that everything cartoony is classified as "kids stuff"? What about South Park? That's animated, isn't that for kids? My point is, dont judge a game by how it looks. What lies here is a good game. Some good battle innovations, new weapons, and the GBA connectivity all add up. Personally, i like the cartoony look. It looks better than he does in Soul Calibur 2, but not as good as the demo video released before the GC was released. But I think that Orcarina of Time is better.… Expand
  69. PatB.
    Mar 21, 2003
    10
    This game is absolutely brilliaint. The people who say "This game is childish" are usually 9-14 years old! They feel if they say that, then play "mature" games, like Resident Evil, they are "mature. HA! Don't listen to the people who say it's childish. They are the children.
  70. AbeH.
    Mar 23, 2003
    10
    This is the second best game I have ever played the first being Ocarina of Time. Its a masterpiece and do yourself a favour and buy this game. Buy two copies, one for playing and the other for collecting.
  71. ThomasW.
    Mar 25, 2003
    10
    A Masterpiece. It might be worse then OOT, it might be better. At this level of brillence its hard to tell. This game alone is a reason to own a Gamecube. (along with Metroid Prime, Eternal Darkness, even Super Monkey Ball)
  72. Theimminent26
    Mar 27, 2003
    9
    I start this review with an important statement, this is my opinion so don't get angry with me if i insult you. To start off any single person who won't play this game because of "kiddie link" is missing out this is a very awesome game, in my opinion way better than ocarina of time, but still no link to the past. Next, for everyone who is avoiding "kid" link, that is pure I start this review with an important statement, this is my opinion so don't get angry with me if i insult you. To start off any single person who won't play this game because of "kiddie link" is missing out this is a very awesome game, in my opinion way better than ocarina of time, but still no link to the past. Next, for everyone who is avoiding "kid" link, that is pure imbecility and goes back to the argument of gameplay over graphics. I would understand not wanting to play if they made link original nintendo graphics after showing us 3d games, but because they make him a child its ruined (sarcastic), thats almost worst then saying something like "oh the main character in this game is a little girl or the hero doesn't look cool enough the game sucks now". As for the graphics I was surprised at first but I knew they could't screw this series up unless they made a barrage of mistakes. Now that I see the graphics I am nothing more than amused as was said earlier it is kind of like art to a degree. I admit some character models are stupid but that won't stop this game from being awesome. Oh, and another thing for the whole its just the same exact controls over again no new sword moves argument my friend brought up the other day. Any person who has played a zelda game knows that you play for the quest and unique boss fights and new and classic item puzzles, not the swordfighting. ANYWAYS I give this game a 9 because of the fact that it is easier than normal and some very slight puzzle reptitiveness.......Apt. 26:) coming soon check it out… Expand
  73. Al
    Mar 29, 2003
    10
    WOW so far this game has been a worthwhile investment....great graphics, great gameplay, great music, and probably the greatest zelda story.
  74. DamirM.
    Mar 6, 2003
    10
    Simply put, this is the best Zelda game ever.
  75. DanS.
    Mar 8, 2003
    10
    One of the best games ever.
  76. Cyrone
    Mar 8, 2003
    10
    Simply brilliant. I can't even say in words how perfect, how genious Nintendo is. Its such a shame that everyone has a bad image of Gamecube, but hopefully Zelda will change it all. Very satisfying battles and gameplay!
  77. Kilik
    Apr 11, 2003
    9
    Were gonna get some action yeah were gonna get some action soon trapped in a world of ordinary nightmares...blah blah cant remember-does anyone believe this is me i tried to tell you there is something like that more to meeeeee. I tried to tell you. Yeah this is a good game. The camera is good whoever that was that said that probably has no coordination and cant reallly use the Were gonna get some action yeah were gonna get some action soon trapped in a world of ordinary nightmares...blah blah cant remember-does anyone believe this is me i tried to tell you there is something like that more to meeeeee. I tried to tell you. Yeah this is a good game. The camera is good whoever that was that said that probably has no coordination and cant reallly use the controller. The story is good as for the guy who said it doesn't make sense go back to pre school it is very simple. a good game . play . it. now.… Expand
  78. BrendanJ.
    Apr 12, 2003
    10
    WOW. this is one great game. anyone who gives this game less than an 8 obciously hasnt bought this game. "well i played a demo at target" what kind of thing is that to say. the dungeons are masterpieces, the puzzles, challenging enough to test you but not so hard you'll get stuck, the graphics...INCREDIBLE, the sound, amazing, and the overall gameplay and combat is truly tremendous. WOW. this is one great game. anyone who gives this game less than an 8 obciously hasnt bought this game. "well i played a demo at target" what kind of thing is that to say. the dungeons are masterpieces, the puzzles, challenging enough to test you but not so hard you'll get stuck, the graphics...INCREDIBLE, the sound, amazing, and the overall gameplay and combat is truly tremendous. anyone who claims its a kiddy game is insane about trying to prove how manly they are (weirdos) is missing out on the best Zelda game ever created. The combat is spectacular and dont expect your enemies to take turns like in poorly made games, they'll all come at you if once if they please. anyone who doubts the graphics or gameplay or anything is missing out on the greatest video game experience of all time. It blow metroid prime out of the water, its in a whole different league than metroid prime and thats a great game. anyone who doubts it is half witted. until you BUY and play this game you wont know how truly wonderful it is. playing a demo doesnt give you any perspective of the unbelieveably vast world of zelda. dont pass judgement until you play at least three full dungeons, they are mind boggeling.… Expand
  79. MarkH
    Apr 12, 2003
    10
    Best game EVER!, if you don't buy it this instant.....then.....then.... Your just a friggin mad man.
  80. j.jBoNd
    Apr 13, 2003
    10
    this game is the best i've ever played.
  81. Avideogamefan
    Apr 17, 2003
    9
    A great game. Even though it's a little short, and there are no voices, an awesome game.
  82. JonathanL.
    Apr 18, 2003
    10
    This game completely kicks *insert words here*. However it is very different but nonetheless it is amazing. The graphics are amazing the sound is also amazing and the battle style(much like the other zelda games but better)is awesome. If the rating could go higher I would rate it an amazing 1000. This has to be the greatest Zelda game ever. Those who claim the graphics are kiddy are just This game completely kicks *insert words here*. However it is very different but nonetheless it is amazing. The graphics are amazing the sound is also amazing and the battle style(much like the other zelda games but better)is awesome. If the rating could go higher I would rate it an amazing 1000. This has to be the greatest Zelda game ever. Those who claim the graphics are kiddy are just plain stupid and probably haven't played it. … Expand
  83. (Still)RemainingNameless
    Apr 18, 2003
    10
    i have 2 say one thing......WTF IS WRONG WITH ALL U PPL THAT DIDNT BUY IT JUST CUZ OF THE F...ING GRAPHICS?!?! this game is awsome! although the bosses were a sinch, the ending battle with ganon proved that zelda was useful 4 something other than screaming and running around. she actually fought! enev though the graphics were really screwed and it might have seemed kiddish, i bought this i have 2 say one thing......WTF IS WRONG WITH ALL U PPL THAT DIDNT BUY IT JUST CUZ OF THE F...ING GRAPHICS?!?! this game is awsome! although the bosses were a sinch, the ending battle with ganon proved that zelda was useful 4 something other than screaming and running around. she actually fought! enev though the graphics were really screwed and it might have seemed kiddish, i bought this game cuz i was a hardcore zelda fan, and u know what, i loved it. the graphics may make link look like a powerpuff girl, but who the fuck cares. its not graphics that make a good game, its gameplay and stroyline and this game followed that of zelda perfectly. this is aa amazing segment 2 the L.o.Z series and those of u that didnt buy it just cuz of the kiddish cartooning are seriously, SERIOUSLY F...ED! wicked game!!!… Expand
  84. DougM.
    Apr 27, 2003
    9
    People who won't play this game because of the cel-shading are going to miss out on one great game. An awesome story and an incredibly huge world will have you playing for a while.
  85. ScottM.
    Apr 29, 2003
    10
    This game is the most awesome and breathtaking game i've ever played.I've got all 3 next generation systems and this is by far the best game there is for all 3 systems.The Legend Of Zelda:The Wind Waker is the best game ever.Makers of zelda games, you rock!Thanks for the best game ever!
  86. GanonS.
    Apr 9, 2003
    10
    All I have to say is WOW! And maybe, WOW! again. I never doubted Miyamoto for a second, and neither should have you! This is definetely the best, standing with OoT, Zelda game ever! You know what I'm going to say to everyone who goes on crapping about the kiddy graphics, so I just won't say it. And for everyone who thought they were going to be cool, you were right! The All I have to say is WOW! And maybe, WOW! again. I never doubted Miyamoto for a second, and neither should have you! This is definetely the best, standing with OoT, Zelda game ever! You know what I'm going to say to everyone who goes on crapping about the kiddy graphics, so I just won't say it. And for everyone who thought they were going to be cool, you were right! The cel-shading adds a whole new concept of gaming, for this series at least, and I hope the next title will be the same. Sound and FX are great as always, as well as an excellent story line which I believe blends in very nicely to Ocarina. Also, the addition of a few sword combos, as well as the hurricane spin double the sword-swinging fun! This is truly an instant masterpice; the game of the year without a doubt, and one who's legend will live on for ages to come...… Expand
  87. JesseK.
    May 10, 2003
    10
    This is one of the most interactive games I have ever seen. Despite the length of the game, I have never wanted to put the controller down until I saw the last bit of credits. I wish the dungeons were longer, but the Anime-style graphics were amazing! Later people! Peace to Brampton! Holla!
  88. SnakeVenom
    May 16, 2003
    9
    I gave it a 9 because it is a really great game. it doesnt reach the full revolutionary posistion that Ocarina of Time did, but it is none the les a very great work of art. The cell shading and music really help to make you feel like you are in the game. Another thing that kep ot from being a 10 is that now a days people dont like to read alot of text, they want vioces. Bring in the I gave it a 9 because it is a really great game. it doesnt reach the full revolutionary posistion that Ocarina of Time did, but it is none the les a very great work of art. The cell shading and music really help to make you feel like you are in the game. Another thing that kep ot from being a 10 is that now a days people dont like to read alot of text, they want vioces. Bring in the vioces for Zelda and it'll be even better.… Expand
  89. Chucky
    May 16, 2003
    9
    I really really like this game. i would have given it a 10, but there are only 6 dungeons. OoT had 9, A Link to the Past had 12. I hope there's not only 3 in the next Zelda game.
  90. JuanG.
    May 31, 2003
    10
    Although I give this game a Perfect ten I still beilieve that Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is better. The dungeons in this game are extremely difficult compared to the other Zelda games. I dont think that a person that never played Zelda before could beat it.
  91. TedL.
    May 31, 2003
    5
    This is a highly overrated game. The graphics are fine. Very cartoony, but the story was ridiculous, unless you're 7 or younger. I felt like the second half of the game wasn't even there, the game actually became easier as I played through it. I've never played a game like that before. Nintendo rushed this game out, so if you have to play windwaker play it for about an hour This is a highly overrated game. The graphics are fine. Very cartoony, but the story was ridiculous, unless you're 7 or younger. I felt like the second half of the game wasn't even there, the game actually became easier as I played through it. I've never played a game like that before. Nintendo rushed this game out, so if you have to play windwaker play it for about an hour and then give it to your kid brother.… Expand
  92. Mechanori
    May 7, 2003
    9
    For those of you rating the game because of it's kiddy graphics, stop being so scared of graphics. Even though they are absolutely beautiful anyway, don't judge anything by how it looks. This is a great game, in all aspects, and unfortunately for you people that think realism is most important, it is most certainly not the basis of any previous Zelda game. Did the LttP sprite For those of you rating the game because of it's kiddy graphics, stop being so scared of graphics. Even though they are absolutely beautiful anyway, don't judge anything by how it looks. This is a great game, in all aspects, and unfortunately for you people that think realism is most important, it is most certainly not the basis of any previous Zelda game. Did the LttP sprite look anything like a real figure? Was it meant to? Did Link's eyes look like normal eyes in OoT? No, they were anime styled, and this game is taking that style to a new level.… Expand
  93. KyleH.
    May 9, 2003
    10
    How on earth can you say that this game does not have godly visuals. Ive played the whole thing threw and was constantly amazed at the animation, character modeling, particle effects and every other detail that I would have never thought to add. This is how cell-shading should be used. This game has the most polished graphics I have ever seen, except perhaps for Splinter Cell running on How on earth can you say that this game does not have godly visuals. Ive played the whole thing threw and was constantly amazed at the animation, character modeling, particle effects and every other detail that I would have never thought to add. This is how cell-shading should be used. This game has the most polished graphics I have ever seen, except perhaps for Splinter Cell running on PC with a geforce4. Zelda definitley deserves a 10!… Expand
  94. LinktheHeroSwordsman
    Jun 17, 2003
    10
    The game is very cool and i like the fact that it is so long. It keeps players busy like me, I'm still trying to find Makar for the Wind God. Anyway I like the game better than any other game that I've ever played and it's a must have game for Zelda lovers.
  95. AntónioB.
    Jun 2, 2003
    10
    Fantastic.
  96. MarshMellow
    Jun 29, 2003
    10
    As good as it gets!!!!!!!
  97. DevonN.
    Jul 8, 2003
    10
    Awesome game. Need I say more?
  98. Jelly_Bean_Man
    Oct 11, 2004
    10
    All you whiners shut up. (In my best whiny, high-pitched voice) "The graphics are bad, it's too childish." Those are probably just people who just looked at the demo of the game from outside the store while drinking or hitting themselves hard on the head. This game, in my opinion, is a lot better than OoT or Majora's Mask. It solves a lot of the truy frustrating parts in those All you whiners shut up. (In my best whiny, high-pitched voice) "The graphics are bad, it's too childish." Those are probably just people who just looked at the demo of the game from outside the store while drinking or hitting themselves hard on the head. This game, in my opinion, is a lot better than OoT or Majora's Mask. It solves a lot of the truy frustrating parts in those games (like having to redo half of what you just spent an hour doing after playing the Song of Time, or the water level changing in the water temple in OoT). Jai Dave, having to hit your weapons teacher 500 times with you sword is monotonous, I'll give you that, but that's like saying Mario Party 3 sucks because one of the mini-games suck. Your claim that the music is bad is just not true. It is still the fantastic score it was throughout the Zelda series. Also, half of these (idiotic) people dragging the score of this excellent game down say that the graphics are bad and it's too childish. Hmmmm... The graphics are excellent, you actually feel like your playing in a cartoon, instead of the realistic but still bad (because it's on the N64) OoT and Majora's Mask. Jack in the box, have you looked at OoT lately? The graphics are not exactly excellent. There are no fingers, the ground seems to be made of solid rock, and to get EVERY single thing in the game, it will take about 90 hours and weeks lying in your bed shivering because you can't find the last heart piece. Cel-shaded DOES NOT MEAN IT WAS MADE FOR LITTLE KIDS, PEOPLE. Just look at South Park, the Simpsons, Tales of Symphonia, and anime game/book. Ryan, TWW topped sales charts a lot. The only problem I have with this game is the sailing can get somewhat boring, but that is easily forgotten while playing this beautiful game. And by the way, this game was NOT just designed for children. Just give it to your 7 year old brother and see how long it takes before he has no idea what is going on and is just playing the same mini-game over and over and over....Anyway, I'm going to go beat the crap out of something until I calm down and start hunting you idiots who dragged the score down down. ;). ~+=STARCRAFT+=~… Expand
  99. JackM.
    Oct 9, 2004
    10
    Buy this game. Even if you jsut buy the gamecube just for this game its all worth it.. this is the best game ever made since star control 2!!
  100. Mike
    Mar 11, 2004
    7
    If you're a real zelda fan the graphics won't matter to you. but there's a little too much sillyness with the looks of the poeple. all in all it pretty much followed the zelda story except with the botan and talking boat.
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#1 Best GameCube Game of 2003
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#4 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003

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Metascore
96

Universal acclaim - based on 80 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 80
  3. Negative: 0 out of 80
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    100
    10 / 10 / 10/ 10 - 40 platinum
  2. NTSC-uk
    100
    When one picks up the controller, the ability to step into that time and place (never more hauntingly beautiful than in this latest instalment) never loses its allure. Even the most hardened of cynics would have to admit that this title is something else entirely. It's the stuff of dreams. [JPN Import]
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  3. Eurogamer
    100
    Simply a stunning, magical game.
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