The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD

 Wii U
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1399 Ratings

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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.
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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

Critic score distribution:
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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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