The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD

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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1399 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. joash
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    The most beautiful, charming, and funny game I have ever played, this game is way underrated!
  4. blover
    Mar 19, 2020
    9
    Very good game. Maybe a little childish and naive, but the feeling of adventure and the atmosphere are wonderful
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. hileger
    Oct 19, 2022
    7
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  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. jamescastells
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Excellent game (perhaps the best one of the Zelda series), hopefully some day it gets ported to the Switch.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  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. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. 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!
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. OceanofBagels
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time. Please play it; it’s perfect in every way.
  41. 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.
  42. 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.
  43. 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
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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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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  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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