The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD

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  1. nito98
    Jul 16, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I played this game as a punishment and i must say it truly is worthy of being played as a punishment… Expand
  2. philsom
    Jun 15, 2023
    10
    Havent played the GC version, but the art style and graphics amazed me and like every 3d Zelda game its almost perfect with very few flaws with the soundtracks being just masterpieces.
  3. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Jun 10, 2023
    9
    Really relaxing classic zelda. The only negative i can think of is the very frequent menuing due to item switchting and the occasional confusing riddle. It could ve been like 2-3 hrs shorter overall but its a must play non the less.
  4. Triblue
    May 21, 2023
    9
    J'adore Zelda et ce Zelda est trop bien donc voilà 9. Tout est bien est encore une fois ce jeu arrive à avoir quelque chose qui lui est propre.
  5. OceanofBagels
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. Please play it; it’s perfect in every way.
  6. PPko
    Apr 27, 2023
    9
    A classic Zelda game that manages to set itself apart from the rest — unique graphics, playful character designs, enchanting music, and a surprising plot. The swift sail and the 2nd screen are marked improvements. It's fun to sail the open seas and discover new islands (but it can still get tedious late-game). The parry mechanic is cool but the combat is too easy to make it a requiredA classic Zelda game that manages to set itself apart from the rest — unique graphics, playful character designs, enchanting music, and a surprising plot. The swift sail and the 2nd screen are marked improvements. It's fun to sail the open seas and discover new islands (but it can still get tedious late-game). The parry mechanic is cool but the combat is too easy to make it a required skill. Overall, this game is just charming as all get-out. Oh, and Tower Of The Gods is a banger of a dungeon!… Expand
  7. Vitalus
    Apr 15, 2023
    7
    I wanted to love it as much as I thought I would, but it simply wasn't a great time any time I wasn't in one of the primary 4 or so dungeons. The world is so big yet so empty, and just served to get in the way of the fun dungeon puzzles and fights.
  8. Duckonthecall65
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    This game is great on another level. The gameplay, the puzzles, the dungeons, everything is fun to do. The puzzles don't get repetitive and the dungeons are some of the best I've ever played in a Zelda game. Don't let the cartoon art style fool you. This game's graphics in the HD version are incredible. Every playthrough I've done hasn't bored me like other Zelda games. This is a game IThis game is great on another level. The gameplay, the puzzles, the dungeons, everything is fun to do. The puzzles don't get repetitive and the dungeons are some of the best I've ever played in a Zelda game. Don't let the cartoon art style fool you. This game's graphics in the HD version are incredible. Every playthrough I've done hasn't bored me like other Zelda games. This is a game I recommend to anyone. Even non Zelda gamers.… Expand
  9. Beatsaberzzz
    Feb 13, 2023
    8
    After more than 20 years, this game still holds up and its all thanks to the all so perfect and amazing toon style. Plus its fun to control and the story is so good. And this Wii U port just makes this masterpiece even better.
  10. Radlerdani
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    Wunderschönes Spiel. Die Musik bleibt bis heute im Kopf und verhilft zur guten Laune! Und genau das wollte man mit dem Spiel auch bewirken. Es hat zwar seine Schwächen, insbesondere die Suche im Mid Game, jedoch behält es seinen Charme und kann vollends überzeugen. Habe die Gamecube Version nie durchgespielt, da mir das ganze Segeln zu langsam war - die Wii U Version hat einiges besserWunderschönes Spiel. Die Musik bleibt bis heute im Kopf und verhilft zur guten Laune! Und genau das wollte man mit dem Spiel auch bewirken. Es hat zwar seine Schwächen, insbesondere die Suche im Mid Game, jedoch behält es seinen Charme und kann vollends überzeugen. Habe die Gamecube Version nie durchgespielt, da mir das ganze Segeln zu langsam war - die Wii U Version hat einiges besser gemacht und ist definitiv the way to go. Wann kommt es endlich auf Switch?… Expand
  11. Rubenoso
    Oct 22, 2022
    10
    El segundo mejor zelda para mi, solo despues de BOTW, y en este remaster mejoró en todos los aspectos. Buenos graficos, fluidez, estilo artistico. Ya de por si en gamecube era excelente, y lo llevaron mas allá!
  12. hileger
    Oct 19, 2022
    7
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  13. giannis2001
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    Wind Waker HD is a huge improvement of the original, which is a great way to experience this amazing game. The visuals are stunning and there are some other stuff added to make things easier.

    This game is amazing. Great dungeons, a huge astounding map to explore, no loading times when arriving in locations and a very unique artstyle to the series which fits perfectly with the sea/pirate    Wind Waker HD is a huge improvement of the original, which is a great way to experience this amazing game. The visuals are stunning and there are some other stuff added to make things easier.

    This game is amazing. Great dungeons, a huge astounding map to explore, no loading times when arriving in locations and a very unique artstyle to the series which fits perfectly with the sea/pirate theme. Also, the soundtrack is what you would expect to be like in every Zelda game.

    A must play game.    … Expand
  14. joadson
    Jul 1, 2022
    10
    Traveling these seas is wonderful and the ending is amazing from the gamecube era so far it remains a masterpiece with cartoon graphics
  15. RandowGuy
    May 16, 2022
    10
    Meu primeiro zelda, mesmo não tendo zerado eu tive muita diversão, ele não foca nos gráficos realistas mas em um bonito e interessante cellshading, com certeza um dos melhores zeldas já lançados.
  16. BaldursThones
    Apr 14, 2022
    8
    I never played the original but from what I gather this is just the original but with better graphics. I love this game, the only flaw is sailing for the blue orb.
  17. Brainfrez99122
    Apr 14, 2022
    10
    All the strength of the original are here with Quality of life changes its one of the best ways to play the game though their are some small Easter eggs taken out of this version like bombing Beatles ship no longer makes smoke come out of his ship and while the game looks great the original looks more like a cartoon compared to the remake and when compared with an upscale version of theAll the strength of the original are here with Quality of life changes its one of the best ways to play the game though their are some small Easter eggs taken out of this version like bombing Beatles ship no longer makes smoke come out of his ship and while the game looks great the original looks more like a cartoon compared to the remake and when compared with an upscale version of the original it arguably looks better though I'm not sure weather or not I entirely believe that it just means a definitive version of the wind waker no longer exists it'd be nice if Nintendo released it for the switch maybe with its own master quest mode and lost dungeons… Expand
  18. Mr_Fish
    Apr 11, 2022
    10
    This game confirms that Tingle is a serial murderer and link aids him in his escape from prison in HD
  19. Wii_u_reviver
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    I prefer Wind Waker over Breath of the Wild, and you know how excited I was when they announced the game will be ported to HD, and it looks fantastic.
  20. lalapetizoo
    Dec 9, 2021
    9
    One of the best Zelda games and 100% worth it to buy a Wii U for. It fixes on all of the issues of the original and keeps true to the experience. My only complaint would be that the bloom effect looks weird on some places, but other than that it’s great.
  21. B00tador
    Dec 5, 2021
    8
    Really enjoyable climax to a fabulous looking game, but a bit flat in parts early on. Lovely stuff overall though.
  22. TGious
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    The WInd Waker was already timeless with its unique graphics and great gameplay, so now with upgraded graphics, better color saturation, and improved gameplay, it truly is a masterpiece! Although most argue that the dungeons are fairly weak, they are still Zelda dungeons. They really can't be bad. The Triforce hunt has been shortened which is a huge plus over the original, shortening it byThe WInd Waker was already timeless with its unique graphics and great gameplay, so now with upgraded graphics, better color saturation, and improved gameplay, it truly is a masterpiece! Although most argue that the dungeons are fairly weak, they are still Zelda dungeons. They really can't be bad. The Triforce hunt has been shortened which is a huge plus over the original, shortening it by a couple of hours. This game is for sure worth your money. Get it before its gone!… Expand
  23. foxneo
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    One of the best games on WII U, one of the best games ever released, one of the best games in my life.
  24. GamerService
    Sep 19, 2021
    10
    The story, gameplay and dungeons are all top notch in this game. The graphics in this game are beautiful. The triforce shard quest is way less tedious in this game and with the addition of the swift sail, sailing is way faster. Definitely my favorite Zelda game.
  25. slorgansmorgan
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    this game is a master piece.
    i honestly cant be bothered typing out a whole ass review so imma just mention one part at the very end of the game after beating ganondorf, "that land will not be hyrule... IT WILL BE YOUR LAND" if im being honest that one moment is my favourite moment from any game I've ever played and really elevates this game to god tier, if you havent played it yet then    this game is a master piece.
    i honestly cant be bothered typing out a whole ass review so imma just mention one part at the very end of the game after beating ganondorf, "that land will not be hyrule... IT WILL BE YOUR LAND" if im being honest that one moment is my favourite moment from any game I've ever played and really elevates this game to god tier, if you havent played it yet then it might sound a little crazy that one singular line has effected my opinion of a game so much but it will make sense once youve seen it happen
    tldr: go play this game now    … Expand
  26. joash
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    The most beautiful, charming, and funny game I have ever played, this game is way underrated!
  27. Slmft
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    WW is my all time favorite. Really good HD port of the game on the WiiU. Personally I liked the "cartoon" graphics and the whole setting. Sadly there's no more Miiverse support, but that's not a game breaker. Nice texture improvements and other qol things. Set the sails!
  28. Frost_Cube
    Aug 11, 2021
    8
    The original was amazing and was filled with so much adventure. The same is true for The Wind Waker HD. Also, I love being able to play this on my Wii U as the HD remgyioygfiake looks spectacular.
  29. Melon_man
    Aug 2, 2021
    9
    Swift sail alone makes this version worth it. I don't understand how you could put up with the sailing mechanics without it.
  30. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    5
    Amazing graphics and story, but you are very likely to get stuck, even if you've played other games in the series.
  31. BoyEx7490et
    May 27, 2021
    10
    The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker the story of the Hero of time regain the Mastersword to restore peace to the land of Hyrule awaken the wind waker to sail the Great Sea's and Ocean's of Hyrule so as to defeat Ganon with the Mastersword once again in the great story of the Hero of time The Legend of Zelda the Wind Waker great Platforming fun addictive gameplay another great Zelda game toThe Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker the story of the Hero of time regain the Mastersword to restore peace to the land of Hyrule awaken the wind waker to sail the Great Sea's and Ocean's of Hyrule so as to defeat Ganon with the Mastersword once again in the great story of the Hero of time The Legend of Zelda the Wind Waker great Platforming fun addictive gameplay another great Zelda game to add to ur Legend of Zelda Collection. :)… Expand
  32. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    8
    Great visuals/art style. This was my first Zelda game, and it's still my favorite.
  33. thesilvereyes91
    Apr 21, 2021
    0
    The first zelda game i played and by far the best of the franchise. All in this game is perfect and thinked. I am giving this game a nine because of the slowliness of the story at the begining
  34. ChierHu
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, which has many puzzles but smoothly integrates them into environments in the game. When confronted with a river of lava, you have to figure out how to throw water jugs in the right pattern so that you can cross the river. When you are in a dungeon where the doors are opened and closed by a complex series of switches, you must figure out how to use itemsThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, which has many puzzles but smoothly integrates them into environments in the game. When confronted with a river of lava, you have to figure out how to throw water jugs in the right pattern so that you can cross the river. When you are in a dungeon where the doors are opened and closed by a complex series of switches, you must figure out how to use items found in the dungeon (statues, etc.) to flip the switches so you can successfully get through all the doors. Some of these are quite complex; for example, some enemies in the dungeon are paralyzed when light falls on them. To get the doors open, you must lure the enemies onto the right switches and then shoot flaming arrows near enough to paralyze them to keep the door open so you can run out. But in all cases, the puzzle elements are natural parts of the environment, and the goals of solving the puzzle are direct goals of the player’s avatar.… Expand
  35. Robinhio84
    Jan 2, 2021
    7
    An entertaining game with both flaws and great elements It’s a good game, but not perfect. Let me start eith tbe cons. It’s sooo repetitive with 49 treasure charts of which 80% or rupees that you don’t need. All enemies get best beaten by a parey attack or the grabbing hook, which again with the moderate size of enemies becomes a bit of drag. Whenever there was a build up of strongerAn entertaining game with both flaws and great elements It’s a good game, but not perfect. Let me start eith tbe cons. It’s sooo repetitive with 49 treasure charts of which 80% or rupees that you don’t need. All enemies get best beaten by a parey attack or the grabbing hook, which again with the moderate size of enemies becomes a bit of drag. Whenever there was a build up of stronger enemies ur already waiting for the darknuts to arrive. One thing that really stood out is that I never had to buy arrows and only 3times bombs in the whole game. You keep being on 5000 rupees with nowhere to spend them on, One orher thing is that the game doesn’t tell you about the golden statues and how to obtain them as a person who played the first time without a strategy guide that is unacceptable. I don’t want to need to resort to the Internet to complete something.

    There are some great rhings about the game too. Windfalls village is near to perfect and the implementation of enemy parts and their weapons is great! Most of the side quest are great. And there’s so great stand outs like with Maggie. The Rito and Koroks have become staples of the series. And this the first -non sequel- game that was trying to build some lore.

    Overall this is 100% a true Zelda game. It got hindered by having to cut elements because of release deadlines. And that must have influenced decisions. I’m reviewing after completing it for the first time. The first time I cleared all the main dungeons and got put off by the triforce fetch quest. But as a true Zelda fan I had to finish the game completd with all charts, hearts and figurines. Which lesves me to the questions: is it replayable. Twice is MORE then enough If you are a Zelda fan, stop reading and play this game once from start to finish .    … Expand
  36. IsmaelTennoji
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Recien me lo acabo de pasar,excelente juego,mi juego favorito de Zelda sin duda,su narrativa es excelente y tiene a los personajes mas expresivos,divertidos y emotivos(Incluyendo al prota),una obra maestra infravalorada
  37. AndersonJuliano
    Dec 13, 2020
    0
    O pior zelda que já joguei. Muito chato ficar navegando, puzzles chatos. Até que tentei mas não consegui continuar a jogar
  38. obthegeek
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    improves on every flaw the original had to make a perfect adventure game. this is what remakes should strive to be.
  39. BlackOwl77
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    I think Zelda Wins Waker is my favorite game of all time.
    The gameplay of the original is the first game I’ve watched on YouTube and I loved it so much even if I wasn’t playing. I even re-watched the entire series a lot.
    When this version came out I was so **** happy. Everything about this game is great and I think it’s the best in the Zelda series (which is already saying a lot) if not    I think Zelda Wins Waker is my favorite game of all time.
    The gameplay of the original is the first game I’ve watched on YouTube and I loved it so much even if I wasn’t playing. I even re-watched the entire series a lot.
    When this version came out I was so **** happy.
    Everything about this game is great and I think it’s the best in the Zelda series (which is already saying a lot) if not even one of the best of all time.    … Expand
  40. patrickmurphy09
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Everything in this HD port looks so incredibly breathtaking. The artistic, colorful style really pops in this experience, the sounds fill the air, and this game provides the optimal use of the Wii U gamepad: an optional accessory that is additive to the experience while never forcing you to use it. The game itself is a journey I can envision a younger version of myself daydreaming about. And the way that this game ties into the overarching Zelda legend brings me in, feeling nostalgic and that I am experiencing a solid sequel to one of my all-time favorites. And more so, we get to see whole new sides of characters: a deeper, more retrospective Ganondorf and a more free-spirited Zelda princess archetype. Wind Waker HD is an instant classic all over again. And I cannot wait to play the Hero's/Master quest!… Expand
  41. MatthewDavisMed
    Jul 30, 2020
    10
    Improving nearly every aspect on the surprisingly incredible Gamecube game. Wind Waker HD not only looks better than ever, but also improves so many mechanics that kinda got a bit frustrating in the original. Sailing feels more epic than ever, the ending quest isn't as irritating as the original, and the graphics make this game better looking than ever. It just shows how to make an alreadyImproving nearly every aspect on the surprisingly incredible Gamecube game. Wind Waker HD not only looks better than ever, but also improves so many mechanics that kinda got a bit frustrating in the original. Sailing feels more epic than ever, the ending quest isn't as irritating as the original, and the graphics make this game better looking than ever. It just shows how to make an already awesome game and make it even better!… Expand
  42. Floatingtable
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My second favorite Zelda. Would be first if not for the **** triforce hunt.… Expand
  43. Zeldafan22
    Jul 19, 2020
    8
    It was super fun, but was a bit boring at times, and the parrying sucks. The best thing that comes from the remake is the visuals.
  44. Lee017
    Jul 18, 2020
    10
    To start with i have to say that this is the first Zelda game i ever played back when i got my Gamecube console, so i wasn't affected by the cartoon design of Link which i know displeased fans back then.
    This game really gives me so many memories, it has a really awesome story that the beginning might sound a bit simple but then you find out and it gets really deep and there is a mayor    To start with i have to say that this is the first Zelda game i ever played back when i got my Gamecube console, so i wasn't affected by the cartoon design of Link which i know displeased fans back then.
    This game really gives me so many memories, it has a really awesome story that the beginning might sound a bit simple but then you find out and it gets really deep and there is a mayor plot twist later on the game.
    The characters were really charming and had very good design, maybe puppet Ganon was the only one i disliked tho because it didn't look intimidating enough.
    What i loved the most about this game is the exploring part, it really had an open world or should i say sea, and this was way before open world games were a thing, which unfortunately this exploring it lacks of in other games of the series like skyward sword.
    The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker is not only my favorite Zelda game, is also my favorite game of all time!
    I really would give all my rupees if there was a remake of the Phantom Hourglass on a much powerful console such as the Switch.    … Expand
  45. jamescastells
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Excellent game (perhaps the best one of the Zelda series), hopefully some day it gets ported to the Switch.
  46. alxs621
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    A timeless art style and charming storyline do a lot to save this game from its less appealing elements, like an empty overworld and a distressing dungeon count.
  47. JeffAlvarado
    Jun 24, 2020
    10
    Excelente apartado gráfico, a diferencia de la versión de Game Cube, las texturas han sido llevadas a 1080 HD, unas de las historias más hermosas que he jugado en una de las lineas de TLOZ.
  48. LeoChikis
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This was the first Zelda game I´ve ever played, and I love it. It has a great emotional meaning for me and it´s so good.
    in the Wii U it looks so beautiful, I really got in love with this game.
  49. dcuestaprieto
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de Zelda ever, y merece más de un 90, y aunque esté sacado en la Wii U, no debe ser menos
  50. luisflopez
    Jun 15, 2020
    9
    The thing The Wind Waker has going for above all other pre-BOTW Zeldas is its unrivaled sense of exploration and freedom. There's nothing quite like staring at the Great Sea and looking at the silouhettes of distant islands, waiting to be discovered. Wind Waker has one of the largest worlds in all of Zelda. But in a way, this is kind of a delusion, since most of the game's 49 island areThe thing The Wind Waker has going for above all other pre-BOTW Zeldas is its unrivaled sense of exploration and freedom. There's nothing quite like staring at the Great Sea and looking at the silouhettes of distant islands, waiting to be discovered. Wind Waker has one of the largest worlds in all of Zelda. But in a way, this is kind of a delusion, since most of the game's 49 island are really small in size. This was a slightly disappointing thing to realize, but we cannot forget that this is a 2002 game. Still, I think the game would have greatly benefited from including an additional large-sized island such as Dragon Roost or Windfall.

    Wind Waker's gameplay feels like a swift evolution of Ocarina and Majora. The combat is fun, introducing the ability to utilize enemies' weapons. One gripe I have with the combat is that Z-targeting feels really clunky and limited. You have to be really close to an enemy in order to target it. As for items, Wind Waker has a fantastic selection, and I really appreciate how useful most of the items are. It's not like Twilight Princess, where most items become souvenirs of their respective dungeons. Here you can even use most items in combat, like stealing treasures from foes with the grappling hook, or killing a miniboss with a single fire arrow.

    Wind Waker's dungeons are enjoyable and memorable, but I wish they included more difficult puzzles. As it is now, I think it's probably the easiest set of dungeons in any 3D Zelda. As most people know, Wind Waker had a rushed development cycle, and one dungeon was cut off from the game. This is truly a shame. It's not that the game feels incomplete as it is, but an additional dungeon would have certainly made it even more well-rounded.

    The story is simple but good, and contains plenty of cool references to Ocarina of Time. Wind Waker also has the most interesting and mature Ganondorf of any Zelda game. The world of the game feels lively and is packed with secrets to find. The art style speaks for itself, there's nothing I can say about it, aside that it looks great. Music is also good. It's not my favorite Zelda soundtrack, but that's just a matter of personal preference.

    The Wii U edition features a very good graphical overhaul, but I still think the original game looks better in some specific aspects. Some people won't like the amount of bloom effect this remake employs. This remake also introduced a faster sail for the boat, which is very appreciated, but it kind of defeats the whole point of controlling the wind direction with the wind waker. I think it is good for aliviating the tedium of travelling all over the map in end-game quests, but I also think the game gives it to the player way too early. This remake also cut parts of the infamous triforce quest, but I won't be commenting on that since I never played the original. Finally about the Wii U version, I have to say that framerate drops can be just baffling at times, and there's way too much pop-in in the great sea. Come on Nintendo, the Wii U is more capable than that.

    Boarding the King of Red Lions and setting sails into the unknown, that is what makes this game special among Zelda titles. Wind Waker is a game that has aged exceptionally well. It's no wonder people love it so much. It has its rough edges, sure, and it could be better in some areas, but it is still highly enjoyable if you like Zelda games or adventure games in general.

    Score: 9.1
    -    … Expand
  51. LinkTheHeroine
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    I've never actually played this game on the Wii U. Only on the GameCube. I've watched a friend play it on the Wii U and wanted to get myself a Wii U but never could.

    I got so many memories of playing this game on the GameCube and I absolutely love the art style, the characters and the monsters too, especially the chuchu's!! Exploring across the sea with our boat king haha. Seaguls    I've never actually played this game on the Wii U. Only on the GameCube. I've watched a friend play it on the Wii U and wanted to get myself a Wii U but never could.

    I got so many memories of playing this game on the GameCube and I absolutely love the art style, the characters and the monsters too, especially the chuchu's!! Exploring across the sea with our boat king haha. Seaguls singing in the sky. I want that on the Switch to recreate those memories.

    Soooo Nintendo it would be very lovely and i'd be very happy if this was released onto the Nintendo Switch!!    … Expand
  52. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    9
    I don't usually buy remastered games but the truth is that this game is mandatory for Wii U. A zelda at the level of the saga and at the same time, different in the artistic section. Essential.
  53. BadLandsHere
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    Believe it or not, i love this game way more than Ocarina Of Time. The game is really fun and does not make me want to smash my head on the wall unlike most other puzzles in OOT and Breath Of The Wild(The game is still awesome though!). The graphics are absolutely gorgeous and probably one of the best in the entire series. The story is meh. And as a remake, this game fulfills its purposeBelieve it or not, i love this game way more than Ocarina Of Time. The game is really fun and does not make me want to smash my head on the wall unlike most other puzzles in OOT and Breath Of The Wild(The game is still awesome though!). The graphics are absolutely gorgeous and probably one of the best in the entire series. The story is meh. And as a remake, this game fulfills its purpose by building on the original Wind Waker. The puzzles are fun, the gameplay is fun and the graphics look amazing even today. So, do yourself a favor and either pick this game up for your Wii U or download a Wii U emulator and play this game, one of the best Zelda games of all time.… Expand
  54. blover
    Mar 19, 2020
    9
    Very good game. Maybe a little childish and naive, but the feeling of adventure and the atmosphere are wonderful
  55. XV_
    Jan 12, 2020
    8
    When I was a teenager and the original Wind Waker came out, it blew my mind, I loved the art style and the sense of adventure, everything seemed perfect except for some minor issues, now replaying it, I see why I loved it (I still do) however, its flaws are more noticeable.

    As far as remasters go, this HD revisión pretty nails it, the cel-shaded effect is not exactly the same but it    When I was a teenager and the original Wind Waker came out, it blew my mind, I loved the art style and the sense of adventure, everything seemed perfect except for some minor issues, now replaying it, I see why I loved it (I still do) however, its flaws are more noticeable.

    As far as remasters go, this HD revisión pretty nails it, the cel-shaded effect is not exactly the same but it looks good, there are not a lot of modifications which make your experience more or less the same as the original, one welcomed addition is the introduction of a faster boat veil which is not tied to the direction of the wind, this veil comes at 2/3 of the game, so is more like an endgame item and doesn't affect your playthrough as intended. Another addition is to change items with your Wii U Pad, you don't need to pause the game in order to access your items, however, the game was not intended for this active system, so at least when you're fighting, expect to pause the game and change your item or be prepared for some annoying moments otherwise. There is also a message system (that was replaced with the GBA compatibility of the original) which sounds a lot like the message system of Dark Souls but it was part of the Miiverse ecosystem that has long gone, so I couldn't try it at all.

    As for a Zelda game is a solid entry, although it has pretty noticeable flaws, the most important to me is its linearity, from the start and till completing 1/3 of the game, you can't sail to wherever you like, your boat, in a Fi fashion (from Skyward Sword) will tell you that he doesn't recommend you to go to "X" way and reallocates you to the right way, this is pretty upsetting since the sea is there for you to conquer it but you can't. Another thing is the difficulty, you can play it in Hero mode from the start which is nice but is still pretty easy, the enemies with a few exceptions have pretty noticeable attack patterns, so you will be exploiting them a lot, also the dungeons are OK with the last one being pretty bad and annoying, the boss fights are fun but also incredibly easy and formulaic.

    For the good aspects, I loved the story, it has some nice twists and turns and also thanks to the art style it also tells it in an expressive fashion like no other Zelda before, to me there is no better iteration of Ganondorf, it feels like a human and he gives one of the most memorable fights and moments at the end of the game, it makes worth your time just to see what I'm talking about. Once you break the linearity barrier, Wind Waker offers a nice freedom of exploration, for budget reasons, there are not a lot of islands like towns (there are like 3 only) but in every island or "corner" of the sea is a treasure or a secret waiting for you, so it gives a nice sense of exploration, merge it with an outstanding score (which was also rearranged but is still true to the original) and you will have an amazing time onwards. As for the art style which was heavily criticized back in the day, it has aged like wine, maybe it was developed that way because of budget reasons but it turned out great, Link and every character has a lot of soul, mainly because it's easy to see their expressions through their eyes or animation.

    Maybe in some aspects, WW has not aged that well, but in anothers it broke the pass of time, is not a hardcore Zelda by any means but it has a lot of charm and pleasure to be had nonetheless, I think this is a nice introduction to the Zelda universe to a newcomer or someone that is not that "hardcore" with videogames.    … Expand
  56. Davit2007
    Nov 1, 2019
    10
    Recently, everybody has been going on about Zelda's like Breath of the Wild non-stop. But I don't think it holds a candle to the masterpiece that is the Wind Waker HD. It essentially took every complaint large or small, against what was already one of the best games of all time... and completely outdid themselves. I mean, a personal and well thought out story with a mid-game plot twist,Recently, everybody has been going on about Zelda's like Breath of the Wild non-stop. But I don't think it holds a candle to the masterpiece that is the Wind Waker HD. It essentially took every complaint large or small, against what was already one of the best games of all time... and completely outdid themselves. I mean, a personal and well thought out story with a mid-game plot twist, check. An expansive and revolutionary game world, check. Multiple interactive and rewarding Majora's Mask style side quests, check. An art style that has aged beautify, check. Very well thought out dungeons and bosses, check. This game has it all and is truly a must-play for any Zelda Fan.… Expand
  57. Gustrash
    Oct 21, 2019
    10
    É a perfeição em forma de jogo. Lindo demais, corrige o principal defeito do original, a navegação, a deixando muito mais rápida e dinâmica
  58. iMustang
    Mar 24, 2019
    8
    For years I had been wanting to give The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker a second chance, and thanks to Nintendo I got to play this game beautifully remastered on the Wii U, and I'm glad that was the case because the power of HD really brought out the beauty of this great game. Despite the fact that the majority of the largest plot points were spoiled for me prior to playing it, myFor years I had been wanting to give The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker a second chance, and thanks to Nintendo I got to play this game beautifully remastered on the Wii U, and I'm glad that was the case because the power of HD really brought out the beauty of this great game. Despite the fact that the majority of the largest plot points were spoiled for me prior to playing it, my enjoyment of the game was not hindered in the slightest. The characters were fun and colorful, and the art was a fun change in the classic franchise. I do wish the game had more side quests available beyond treasure maps, which to me left a lot of wasted potential with such a big sea. But I'll give them credit that with it being a Gamecube game there was only so much they could do, and the amount of content in Windmill Village made up for it. Wind Waker may not have made my top favorite Zelda games list, but it definitely made for an amazing experience I'm sure I'll relive again one day.… Expand
  59. hirschlord
    Mar 16, 2019
    6
    its nice but some way boring . i dont like water in games and dont like sail around for hours
  60. druidbariandjin
    Jan 8, 2019
    10
    While the original is fondly remembered as the gem it is, I don't think enough people got the chance to experiment this "newer" gem due the wii u low sales. The remake only enhances the already good game, and its world looks even prettier. Almost makes me hope theres a switch version too just so more people can experiment what Im considering the best rendition of Wind Waker (and thus oneWhile the original is fondly remembered as the gem it is, I don't think enough people got the chance to experiment this "newer" gem due the wii u low sales. The remake only enhances the already good game, and its world looks even prettier. Almost makes me hope theres a switch version too just so more people can experiment what Im considering the best rendition of Wind Waker (and thus one of the best zelda games)… Expand
  61. AxemmelaGX
    Dec 27, 2018
    8
    Very nice looking game with satisfying combat and decent puzzles. This game is best for gamers new to the Legend of Zelda franchise.
  62. Jorchking
    Nov 26, 2018
    7
    Valoración: 75/100. Wind Waker HD, una remasterización innecesaria para un juego medianamente nuevo, cuando pudieron aprovechar el potencia de la consola y lanzar el Majora's Mask en Wii U.
    Wind Waker es uno de los Zelda más peculiares, con su estética caricaturesco e infantil, pero con una gran trama y profundidad en la historia de ese mundillo.
    Zelda WW presenta varias cosas    Valoración: 75/100. Wind Waker HD, una remasterización innecesaria para un juego medianamente nuevo, cuando pudieron aprovechar el potencia de la consola y lanzar el Majora's Mask en Wii U.
    Wind Waker es uno de los Zelda más peculiares, con su estética caricaturesco e infantil, pero con una gran trama y profundidad en la historia de ese mundillo.
    Zelda WW presenta varias cosas interesantes, como el de navegar por el mar en vez de montar al caballo epona, saquear cosas de los piratas, ser un poco más "traviesillo" en lo que a las aldeas respecta (ser un terrible, vamos), etc.
    Es un Zelda con una duración muy buena, y que sientes que en cualquier parte puede haber algo de mucho valor, algo que le quita pesadez a la hora de navegar por el desolado y aburrido mar.
    Todo lo que es interacción está bien ejecutada y las mazmorras muy bien hechas. La música es muy buena con un estilo diferente a los anteriores.
    Ahora, lo que no me gustó nada y que es muy personal fue su estética infantil. A muchos les gustó, a mí no me gustó mucho y se podría haber aprovechado mejor ese ambiente pirata con unos gráficos más realistas (como después lo terminaría siendo el último juego con gráficos realistas como Twilight Princess). Otra cosa es el mar, muchas veces se hace denso, por más que puede haber cualquier cosa en todo momento, sigue siendo un MAR azul sin nada, como lo podría ser también el desierto.
    Pero este juego tiene todo para divertir por muchas horas y hasta rejugarlo luego de haber terminado. Sí se siente bien el conseguir lo mayor posible dentro del juego.
    La remasterización, por cierto, me pareció innecesario en este juego y el cambio fue mínimo para lo que la estética y edad del juego tiene. Muy desaprovechado haberlo trabajado aquí y no, por ejemplo, en el Majora's Mask para Wii U (y no en 3DS).
    Conclusión: Es un Zelda muy divertido y con buena duración y ambientanción, pero con una estética infantil caricaturesca que no me termina de agradar y que, desgraciadamente, se ha estandarizado en la saga Zelda. Mar un poco tedioso por lo vacío que puede llegar a ser. Juego rejugable y con muchas posibilidades. 2 escalones por debajo de OoT y Majora's Mask.    … Expand
  63. Ernest_Figueroa
    Nov 23, 2018
    9
    Este re lanzamiento mejora la visual y en la navegación que potencia mucho el juego, atrae mucho mas que la versión de gamucube.
  64. Pippas1
    Oct 23, 2018
    10
    Wind Waker HD breaks past every other game in one key aspect - its childlike sense of discovery and adventure. Being my first Zelda game, setting off on a voyage was a trip into a series full of amazing characters, difficult dungeons and timeless stories, and WW is the perfect example of this. 10-10
  65. mikwee
    Jul 8, 2018
    10
    Just awesome. Except Forsaken Fortress. It’s just Metal Gear Solid in a Fortress.
  66. JuanPablo21G
    Jun 26, 2018
    10
    The legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, en su época, causo controversia y molestia de los fans, que lo maltrataron por su apartado gráfico caricaturesco. Sin embargo, quienes lo jugaron de verdad en Gamecube, y quienes probaron el remake de este juego en HD en Wii U, saben que tiene una de las mejores historias de un The Legend of Zelda y como juego en si es muy completo, una larga duración,The legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, en su época, causo controversia y molestia de los fans, que lo maltrataron por su apartado gráfico caricaturesco. Sin embargo, quienes lo jugaron de verdad en Gamecube, y quienes probaron el remake de este juego en HD en Wii U, saben que tiene una de las mejores historias de un The Legend of Zelda y como juego en si es muy completo, una larga duración, mundo muy bien adaptado (me gusta mucho el gran mar y la isla de los orni), el villano (Ganon) mejor desarrollado de la saga, y este juego de verdad es de los que envejece bien ya que los gráficos caricaturescos dentro de varios años se seguirán viendo bien, incluso este juego en la Gamecube de hace mas de 10 años, a día de hoy se ve muy bien y cuando lo miras dices: "que bonito y que bien se ven los gráficos caricaturescos de esa época". Esta versión de Wii U la verdad es muy buena ya que el control en si es mejor que el de Gamecube a mi gusto, y es mas fácil acceder a las opciones y equipar objetos o guardar la partida, lo único que le cambiaron es la dificultad en algunos momentos del juego. Sigue siendo el mismo juego de hace más de 10 años, pero tanto si lo jugaste en Gamecube, como si no lo has jugado, vale la pena comprarlo para Wii U, por la mejora de gráficos, texturas, y no tiene bajones de fps, el juego en si es muy estable. No conforme con eso, también el juego es bueno por que te engancha a que te lo pases mas de 1 vez. Si tienes Wii U y si eres fan de The Legend of Zelda, debes tener este juego si o si.… Expand
  67. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    An amazing remaster of a spectacular Legend of Zelda game. By fixing some issues Nintendo made this great Gamecube game not only look and perform even better but also look like it is a modern video game.
  68. Adubis27
    Jun 6, 2018
    10
    The user score for WWHD and WW went from 9.0 to 8.9, so I'll give the score this game deserves like I did with the original. 10/10
  69. Edgard86
    May 22, 2018
    10
    Jogo lindo, gráfico tem a cara do jogo, jogabilidade ótima, Dungeons muito legais. Umdigno jogo pra franquia. Parabens Nintendo.
  70. mr123
    May 21, 2018
    10
    The thing is I did not play this game on the gamecube but I still think this game is a masterpiece. With different islands and sailing it makes the game feel like a true adventure. Plus if you pick the main quest or side quests they are just as fun as each other. Thus giving the player more freedom on what to do and when to do it. Which means at the end of the game there will be a bad miniThe thing is I did not play this game on the gamecube but I still think this game is a masterpiece. With different islands and sailing it makes the game feel like a true adventure. Plus if you pick the main quest or side quests they are just as fun as each other. Thus giving the player more freedom on what to do and when to do it. Which means at the end of the game there will be a bad mini quest. OH CRAP THERE IS! Luckily it is not to bad. Unlike the gamecube version where IT SUCKED. It still feels right at home. But I think the boss with ganon is underwhelming. But I give this game a near perfection rating of 9.7/10 ( It will still be a 10 on the website )… Expand
  71. FTM
    May 21, 2018
    10
    A stunning masterpiece in every sense of the word.

    + The game is beautiful, and is one of the few Zelda games to have not aged a day, mostly due to the amazing cell shaded art style + The story is actually quite dark, and is really engrossing and fun + the world begs to be explored, and sailing the Great Sea is one of the best things to do in a Zelda game. + This game has    A stunning masterpiece in every sense of the word.

    + The game is beautiful, and is one of the few Zelda games to have not aged a day, mostly due to the amazing cell shaded art style

    + The story is actually quite dark, and is really engrossing and fun

    + the world begs to be explored, and sailing the Great Sea is one of the best things to do in a Zelda game.

    + This game has easily the best iteration of Ganondorf. He actually has a character with motivations other than a generic evil guy.

    + The sidequests are really fun, and the minigames are some of the best in the series.

    + The music is ungodly.

    +The gameplay actually has a lot of depth to it, which is much appreciated.

    + Every dungeon is really well deigned and immensely fun to run complete

    + Medli automatically makes this game at least an eight.

    - The triforce gathering segment, while greatly improved over the original, is still quite boring. the mini dungeons are really fun, but paying tingle to unscramble three charts is not very fun    … Expand
  72. WaluigiOverlord
    May 15, 2018
    8
    This game is great. First off the art style is charming and beautiful, and there is not a single part of the game that wasn't visually stunning. It is a lengthy adventure with an amazing sound track and fun dungeons...Except for one, leading to the problems. First off, the pacing in the game is really wonky, going from an extremely slow and dull first mini-dungeon to a fast-paced sailingThis game is great. First off the art style is charming and beautiful, and there is not a single part of the game that wasn't visually stunning. It is a lengthy adventure with an amazing sound track and fun dungeons...Except for one, leading to the problems. First off, the pacing in the game is really wonky, going from an extremely slow and dull first mini-dungeon to a fast-paced sailing section. Also, one of the later dungeons, the Wind Temple, was confusing to the point where it had no enjoyment in it, just torment, despite it using one of my favorite items in the series. Overall, this game is pretty good, but has many flaws.… Expand
  73. mario_sparrow93
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Esto es una lección de como hacer un remaster como Dios manda. Yo no jugué a este juego en su momento...pero si os digo la verdad no entiendo por qué fue tan defenestrado dentro de la saga de Zelda en su época, porque para mí es el juego más encantador y entrañable que he visto de la saga (en lo que llevo jugado, que tampoco he jugado a todos). Gráficamente, como sabéis los veteranos, seEsto es una lección de como hacer un remaster como Dios manda. Yo no jugué a este juego en su momento...pero si os digo la verdad no entiendo por qué fue tan defenestrado dentro de la saga de Zelda en su época, porque para mí es el juego más encantador y entrañable que he visto de la saga (en lo que llevo jugado, que tampoco he jugado a todos). Gráficamente, como sabéis los veteranos, se trata de un cell-shading. Pero con este remaster (basándome en lo poco que he visto de la versión original) lo han mejorado de una manera abismal este apartado: se han mejorado mucho las sombras, los efectos de iluminación, las texturas, los detalles de los escenarios, los colores son mucho más vivos...y todo a una resolución de 1080p y 60 fps.

    Respecto a la jugabilidad, no hay mucho que comentar...un ZELDA, o sea muy BUENA XD. Con las típicas mazmorras, los típicos puzzles, los típicos objetos y por lo que he oído en este remaster se han dinamizado también los viajes en barco que parece ser que fue uno de los aspectos más criticados de la versión original.

    Todo se desarrolla en un entorno rollo "tropical del Pacífico" que es precioso y fresco dentro de la saga Zelda. La historia es muy eficaz, el típico cuento de hadas que nos acostumbra la saga, pero aquí con personajes que sin ser muy complejos me han parecido especialmente adorables y entrañables y ofreciéndonos posiblemente uno de los mejores Ganondorf y uno de los finales más épicos que he visto en un Zelda.

    En fín, una aventura preciosa en todos los aspectos. Por favor, no se la pierdan por su apartado artístico "infantil". La obsesión del público por un Zelda más oscuro y adulto ha hecho que se haya arremetido contra este juego de forma injusta cuando en realidad es tan bueno como Twilight Princess, o incluso un poquito mejor en algunos aspectos.    … Expand
  74. thecosmicwriter
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    wind waker HD the first Zelda game I ever played and it ensured it would not be the last. It has memorable characters and a very good story with an emotionally satisfying ending that leaves me with a warm feeling in my heart when I think of this game. The art style is beautiful and the open world of the great sea is fantastic with great looking water, dynamic gameplay and a whole host ofwind waker HD the first Zelda game I ever played and it ensured it would not be the last. It has memorable characters and a very good story with an emotionally satisfying ending that leaves me with a warm feeling in my heart when I think of this game. The art style is beautiful and the open world of the great sea is fantastic with great looking water, dynamic gameplay and a whole host of unique islands to explore. The dungeons, bosses and puzzles are fantastic. The enemies are unique, easily distinguishable and blend interesting and amazing combat with their personality and have I mentioned the terrific music? Overall this is one of my favourite games of all time and will always have a place in my heart as my first Zelda game.… Expand
  75. mefzeldernx
    Feb 18, 2018
    9
    Después de varios años regresa la historia náutica de Link y no podía verse mejor, "The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD" logra mejorar la experiencia de GameCube haciendo que la búsqueda de salvar a Zelda de Ganondorf sea un dibujo animado interactivo a doble pantalla.
    Una de las grandes virtudes es la posibilidad de navegar más rápido, corrigiendo uno de los elementos cuestionables en su    Después de varios años regresa la historia náutica de Link y no podía verse mejor, "The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD" logra mejorar la experiencia de GameCube haciendo que la búsqueda de salvar a Zelda de Ganondorf sea un dibujo animado interactivo a doble pantalla.
    Una de las grandes virtudes es la posibilidad de navegar más rápido, corrigiendo uno de los elementos cuestionables en su momento. Los controles se sienten muy bien, la interacción con el GamePad es muy cómoda, facilita mucho el uso de inventario y la Picto-Box.
    Ya era sabido que Wind Waker es un clásico, si tienes la chance de probarlo por primera vez hazlo sin dudarlo, ésta es una de las mejores aventuras de Link.    … Expand
  76. Fabbi
    Feb 8, 2018
    9
    Es uno de los mejors The legen of zelda pero en HD que mas se puede pedir graficos hermosos, un control intuitivo y comodo, mecanicas geniales, una historia asombrosa basicamente casi todo es perfecto lo unico es que se vuelve algo aburrido tanto navegar pero nada mas es genial Altamente recomendable
  77. KokiH
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    The quality of the sea in this game is beautiful you feel want to go every place of the map. The character is cute and it made everything better by changing to HD. The idea of the item and playing different type of music is something that is used in a lot of zelda series but this one had a lot of different types used in different stages.
  78. CH513
    Jan 13, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Similarly with Ocarina of Time, I never played the original Wind Waker for the GameCube, so I decided to try out the HD edition on Wii U. And I can say this: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is a truly beautiful game every Zelda fan should try out. It may not be as strong as Ocarina of Time or Twilight Princess, but it is still an amazing game (9/10 is a good score, right?).

    The game is set a few hundreds of years after Ocarina of Time's adult ending. The gods flooded the land of Hyrule after Ganondorf broke free of the seal that was cast on him in Ocarina of Time. The inhabitants of the kingdom fled to the mountains, which became small islands surrounded by a vast ocean. And so one day, a young boy named Link sets out from his home in Outset Island after his younger sister was taken by a huge bird creature. In his journey he meets a pirate girl named Tetra (who is actually Princess Zelda, yet she's unaware of it) and a talking boat named "King of Red Lions" (who is King Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule in disguise). The story is full of memorable and emotional moments, like usual in the Zelda franchise. The game has also a beautiful soundtrack, although not as great as the soundrack in Twilight Princess, it is indeed better than Ocarina of Time's. The character designs look very cartoonish, but they make the characters become very expressive, making the game very emotional. The dungeons are mostly well made, especially, IMO, the Earth Temple, which is my favorite in the game. I like how the items are used a lot outside of their dungeons. The game also has a bunch of fun sidequests that will keep you busy. And finding treasure boxes in the Great Sea feels so rewarding.

    However, the sailing periods are overly long; even after obtaining the Swift Sail, travelling between islands gets boring quickly. The game's puzzles are mostly easy in a negative way. Overall, the game is very easy, to the point I've never been killed, unlike in other Zelda games. The Triforce quest is somewhat painful to do (yet I'm aware that in the original game it was way longer). Sword training with this man named Orca is very repetitive. And I despise with passion those segents where you use the Deku Leaf to move platforms by blowing air on some weird mechanisms.

    Regardless, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is a beautiful game that you will enjoy a lot.    … Expand
  79. CyberRobotnix
    Jan 10, 2018
    10
    I generally don't support HD remaster of Nintendo's games because it is a cheap money grab tbh, however I am not dissatisfied to play this game on the WII U than playing it on a Gamecube emulator (Who's for a Mario Sunshine remaster?).

    I hesitate between giving this game a 9/10 or a 10/10, let's be honest the game is not perfect, however it is still one great Zelda title and one of my    I generally don't support HD remaster of Nintendo's games because it is a cheap money grab tbh, however I am not dissatisfied to play this game on the WII U than playing it on a Gamecube emulator (Who's for a Mario Sunshine remaster?).

    I hesitate between giving this game a 9/10 or a 10/10, let's be honest the game is not perfect, however it is still one great Zelda title and one of my favourite.

    It was the very first Zelda open world and honestly it was like infinitely better than Zelda BOTW.

    The musics were great, the visuals are wonderful (Even on Gamecube), there were many dungeons with interesting puzzles.

    What I'm also happy that this game luckily doesn't have are enemies whilst you are on the ocean with your boat (That joy was ruined with Phantom Hourglass).

    The story is EXTREMELY innovative compared to other Zelda games at first, but the plot spoils the fun. **** off Ganondorf please)

    I loved navigating on this gigantic ocean to find treasure chests and new islands.

    I absolutely recommend this game to anyone who's interested into Zelda's franchise.    … Expand
  80. Sausage22
    Nov 7, 2017
    9
    Most stylish Zelda game of all time, improved Trioforce quest, added faster sail and remixed music. And it's just a wind waker, great game. A waste that you can't turn off the shaders.
  81. gun_luis
    Sep 11, 2017
    9
    Perfecta adaptación de la Game Cube.
    Un imprescindible a mi parecer, aunque sea una remasterizacion.
    Quizás el Zelda mas raro, pero también el mas vistoso
  82. Zoracor
    Sep 7, 2017
    3
    Did not like it. It peaked at about a third of the way into the game and then it was a lot of wandering around and looking for help online. I think they meant for this to have a social media element and maybe that was helpful in the beginning, but no more. On the Wii U store this has a 5 star rating. I don't see how that is. It plagiarized the sailing element from the PC Treasure AdventureDid not like it. It peaked at about a third of the way into the game and then it was a lot of wandering around and looking for help online. I think they meant for this to have a social media element and maybe that was helpful in the beginning, but no more. On the Wii U store this has a 5 star rating. I don't see how that is. It plagiarized the sailing element from the PC Treasure Adventure game, but it's not fun. When so much is optional, it starts to become trivial, (side missions) and therefore boring. The fact that it's not Link and and it's sort of Zelda detracts from the story too. I spent a lot of time swimming in the water trying to get back to my boat and it sucked. The ship fights are okay, but become repetitious. Other than that, very few things seem important and it is very low intensity. The map collecting is stupid. I was maxed out on 5000 coins for about 60% of the game (without any need to buy!) but there is only one option for increasing magic. Plus, all the items you load up on are lame. Butterfly pendants? An abundance of chu jelly and plant heads? Dumb. I also hated the cartoony graphics.… Expand
  83. 2000mudkip
    Sep 6, 2017
    10
    This is a game with graphics that will never age, music that is amazing, and awesome gameplay. Screw the people who poop on this game. THIS GAME IS AWESOME! I would recommend this game to everyone and anyone. This game is as great as the great sea
  84. Retro_indepecat
    Sep 1, 2017
    10
    The original was from the other world, the idea, the graphics... but this is still better, why? Because you play it on HDMI! i love play games again if its on HDMI!!
  85. Haaxey
    Aug 21, 2017
    10
    Beautiful Graphics, Good Gameplay and epic Sea-Exploration! This is the Perfect game for Someone to start playing Zelda! For me, this is THE BEST Wii U game. (with exeption on BOTW)
  86. Max_Sheedy
    Jul 30, 2017
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker HD is one of the most popular titles to come to the Wii U. It has all the Aspects of an enjoyable game for a young and Mature audience. Every scene is packed with a new sense of discovery and highly-detailed artwork. Even though one of this game's most critically acclaimed features are its cartoon like design's (Since people say it should be moreThe Legend of Zelda: The Windwaker HD is one of the most popular titles to come to the Wii U. It has all the Aspects of an enjoyable game for a young and Mature audience. Every scene is packed with a new sense of discovery and highly-detailed artwork. Even though one of this game's most critically acclaimed features are its cartoon like design's (Since people say it should be more "realistic") they still managed to create a game that ranked 3rd in "The Best Wii U game of 2013" and i can completely agree.… Expand
  87. birdman3
    Jul 26, 2017
    8
    This game is a Zelda game, which means you should know what you're getting into even before you start- there will be lots of fetch quests and temples to complete, all of which will test your brain a bit (and sometimes your patience), but it's all done quite beautifully and feels very rewarding. This game has all the positives of your typical Zelda game, but a couple of disappointingThis game is a Zelda game, which means you should know what you're getting into even before you start- there will be lots of fetch quests and temples to complete, all of which will test your brain a bit (and sometimes your patience), but it's all done quite beautifully and feels very rewarding. This game has all the positives of your typical Zelda game, but a couple of disappointing negatives, namely:

    -The open water didn't give me the feeling that I was exploring- it just served as a reminder to me that it takes even longer to get places than it normally should in a Zelda game, with lots and lots of open space filled with nothing useful. Luckily, I was told by a friend to pick up the Fast Sail early on, and I can't even imagine how dreadful the travel would be in this game without it.

    -The combat attempts to give you depth, but it's really quite shallow. A review I read said that "the combat in this game is my favorite of any action RPG". I can't support that statement at all- it's the same button-mashing that each other game in the series has had. It's not that it's a negative, but it's certainly not a positive.

    -The final boss was frustrating and anti-climactic. I struggled with fighting the final boss- his third stage was infuriating in how simple it was to tell what you needed to do, but how difficult it was to actually execute. The actual final boss fight was really fun (I actually felt like I was sword fighting for the first time in the game!), but it turns out that none of that really mattered because he's just going to get hit by arrows anyways. I was sad when I learned that- I wish there had been more of the sword-fighting type fights instead of just typical button-mashing against the typical henchmen.

    -The additional features in the game (mail system, pictograph, treasure charts, etc.) don't add anything to the game, as far as I can tell. It didn't seem fun to do or worthwhile; the game already had enough side quests that I didn't want to bother myself trying to heap even more onto my plate.

    There you have it- in spite of these negatives, the game is pretty enjoyable, but if only because it imitates its rich heritage in the right way. I have to say that I probably won't play this game again; I'd rather just replay Ocarina of Time.    … Expand
  88. BluesBrothers
    Jul 25, 2017
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is filled to the brim with charm, adventure, and crystal clear visuals. It either trims the things that were unnecessary in the original, or adds new items such as the swift sail to freshen up the experience. However, it tries to make the triforce piece quest less tedious, and it doesn't fully succeed. Wind Waker HD does excel through theirThe Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is filled to the brim with charm, adventure, and crystal clear visuals. It either trims the things that were unnecessary in the original, or adds new items such as the swift sail to freshen up the experience. However, it tries to make the triforce piece quest less tedious, and it doesn't fully succeed. Wind Waker HD does excel through their dungeons, and this version of Ganondorf is by far the best in the Zelda series. Overall, this is an amazing experience that will leave you laughing at Link's hilarious expressions or make you scream in delight when you defeat a boss.… Expand
  89. curzon_dax
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    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.
  90. Stlouzilla
    May 30, 2017
    10
    Wind Waker has always been a controversial and divisive entry in the LOZ series because of its art-style and sailing based exploration. Behind these bullet points is a remarkable Zelda game that is as clever and robust as any entry in the franchise. The HD remaster is truly beautiful and can visually stand alongside any game on the market, despite the fact that the original game wasWind Waker has always been a controversial and divisive entry in the LOZ series because of its art-style and sailing based exploration. Behind these bullet points is a remarkable Zelda game that is as clever and robust as any entry in the franchise. The HD remaster is truly beautiful and can visually stand alongside any game on the market, despite the fact that the original game was released in 2002. This is a credit to the cel shaded art style which provides a timeless storybook like presentation to the game.… Expand
  91. TheHumbleGamer
    Apr 25, 2017
    9
    No matter how hard I try, I cannot think of one bad thing to say about this game.
    I had far too much fun getting buried in its atmosphere and solving its many puzzles and dungeons.
    I never did play the original gamecube version of this game, so I cannot compare the two, but this game is beautiful and fun and it was a real joy to have experienced playing it blind. I cannot begin to    No matter how hard I try, I cannot think of one bad thing to say about this game.
    I had far too much fun getting buried in its atmosphere and solving its many puzzles and dungeons.
    I never did play the original gamecube version of this game, so I cannot compare the two, but this game is beautiful and fun and it was a real joy to have experienced playing it blind.

    I cannot begin to describe my joy as I look back upon my time with this game, it truly was a once in a lifetime experience.    … Expand
  92. DemianGames
    Apr 22, 2017
    9
    This is my very first Zelda game I play through, and I love it. I love the story, characters and gameplay!
    Only thing that can be frustrating sometimes is if you don't know what to do, but everything else is perfect!
  93. Suzumiya1
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Excelente trabajo al elevar la calidad gráfica al juego y efectos ambientales, esa es la idea del re-lanzamiento del juego, buen trabajo señores de nintendo
  94. Linkfan
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    This game completely OBLITERATES the original version, it's so awesome! It feels just like a new game. The cell-shaded graphics are just beautiful, and the soundtrack is neat too. The Triforce hunt is still pretty long, but it's much better in the HD version. The Wind waker HD definitely makes my top 3 zelda games.
  95. darkzaga
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    esta fue una excelente materialización. creo que lograron sacar todo el jugo que se pudo de este juego y también ayudo mucho la incorporación del miverse para compartir los avances en la comunidad. Dzaga
  96. SimonD00
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    This game is magical, the pacing and story is amazing. All the major complaints from the first game have been fixed and what's left is probably one of the best games ever. I've heard that some people think that the triforce quest is boring but for me it was just a way too see the whole world that they had created easy 10/10
  97. logan1087
    Mar 21, 2017
    0
    Pesimo este diseño se ve terrible y demasiado afeminado, es una pena que se haya tomado el camino mas fácil y barato en lugar de trabajar en un diseño que valga la pena y a pesar de que el sistema de juego es algo divertido ese diseño destruye todo lo positivo que pueda tener este videojuego
  98. eaboo316
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    I recently played through this game to get myself reacquainted with the Zelda series, and because it has been almost 13 (!) years since I last played the original that came out on Gamecube. It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The graphics and art are really clean and charming (I remember wanting it to be more "realistic" when the game came out in 2002, which I think isI recently played through this game to get myself reacquainted with the Zelda series, and because it has been almost 13 (!) years since I last played the original that came out on Gamecube. It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The graphics and art are really clean and charming (I remember wanting it to be more "realistic" when the game came out in 2002, which I think is silly and now I'm able to appreciate the art a lot more), and the storyline, characters, and pacing were all ideal. I really liked the integration with the Wii U gamepad - I thought it was strange at first but it became quickly intuitive, and it was a neat way to try to play the game more actively because although you could, you didn't have to pause every time you want to switch a new item in. The fighting, enemies, music, and the world are all classic Zelda with a twist, and I enjoyed every minute of it! I also liked the "social" aspect added in this game with the Tingle bottles, some of the messages and photos sent were hilarious.

    Overall, great game for both series fans and those new to the series! It was a wonderful, relaxing, and exciting experience to play through, and makes me want to replay the previous Zelda games as I was very young when most of them were released. There is plenty of exploration and wonder to experience side stories, and enough direction to make sure you are not disconnected from the main storyline and are engaged throughout. The "Zelda" character in this game also is one of my top two in the series. Classic Legend of Zelda magic right here :) Highly recommend.    … Expand
  99. Ilicow
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    The Legend of Zelda the Wind Waker HD is a wonderful adventure with beautiful graphics, and a great entry into the Zelda series. The Wii U gamepad is a great way to control the game. The gamepad allows you to switch your items while playing. There are so many great editions to the HD version, like the gyro controls, and the swift sail.

    In conclusion, this game is truly wonderful, it has    The Legend of Zelda the Wind Waker HD is a wonderful adventure with beautiful graphics, and a great entry into the Zelda series. The Wii U gamepad is a great way to control the game. The gamepad allows you to switch your items while playing. There are so many great editions to the HD version, like the gyro controls, and the swift sail.

    In conclusion, this game is truly wonderful, it has some flaws which lowers the score but it's still a very enjoyable expierence.    … Expand
  100. Focaccia
    Feb 20, 2017
    10
    This game improves on the original: the graphics are better, the camera is better, the controls are better, and the gamepad is an extremely useful addition because it allows you to swap the items in your inventory around without having to pause the game. The only problems I had with the original game have been mostly fixed: the sailing doesn't bore me or take too long anymore thanks to theThis game improves on the original: the graphics are better, the camera is better, the controls are better, and the gamepad is an extremely useful addition because it allows you to swap the items in your inventory around without having to pause the game. The only problems I had with the original game have been mostly fixed: the sailing doesn't bore me or take too long anymore thanks to the new quick sail and the tedious Triforce hunt has been (mostly) reduced to only 3 charts. This game is simply amazing and an incredible experience on the wii u.… Expand
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#3 Best Wii U Game of 2013
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#2 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2013
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#3 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2013

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90

Universal acclaim - based on 70 Critic Reviews

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  1. Gamestyle
    Jan 6, 2014
    90
    After ten years Wind Waker is still as magical as it was when it was first released. The Wii U is all of a sudden looking like a console worth considering.
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  2. Level7.nu
    Dec 12, 2013
    80
    Fond memories of older games can oftentimes come to shatter when revisited but The Wind Waker still shines bright even after ten years. It is almost hard to believe the game is even that old. The battles, the dungeons and the sidequests are all still top notch and wrapped in timeless cartoon graphics. Have you not yet been enchanted by The Wind Waker then now is a better time than ever.
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  3. Universo Nintendo
    Nov 10, 2013
    100
    Wind Waker HD is a must play game not just for Zelda fans, but for every gamer.
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