The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

[BigAl]

I guess this is supposed to be the Metro Station of Zelda games, but I love it.

What do you hate and/or love about it?

[Vermillion]

I enjoyed Wind Waker more than Twilight Princess

oya cool link involving Wind Waker and Music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRv8gnBMiWM

[Mirrorsandfevers]

I loved sailing around and finding islands.

[gloriousmuse]

I haven't played this but I'm currently playing Ocarina of Time on my computer. Oh the memories.

[alann]

This was the best GameCube game, tied with Resident Evil 4

[TheOtherAndrew]

Only Zelda game of my era that I never bothered finishing.

[BigAl]

I enjoyed Wind Waker more than Twilight Princess

oya cool link involving Wind Waker and Music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRv8gnBMiWM

That video just made my night. :-)

I loved sailing around and finding islands.

Me too! :-)

I haven't played this but I'm currently playing Ocarina of Time on my computer. Oh the memories.

You definitely should! Ocarina was an amazing game too.

This was the best GameCube game, tied with Resident Evil 4

I've heard good things about RE4, and I've been told that the re-release on Wii is excellent. I might buy it.

Only Zelda game of my era that I never bothered finishing.

I'd have to say the same about Majora's Mask.

[lolliot]

I remember how outraged I was when they first showcased The Wind Waker at the E3 expo. The whole online Zelda community was in an uproar, being deprived of that game we thought we were promised by the GameCube demo video featuring Link and Ganondorf.

In the end I loved the game though. Probably by favourite, after Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. Tied with A Link to the Past ;)

[Talib Scottie]

I enjoyed it, I got annoyed with sailing sometimes, but a solid game.

[lesto17]

Great game. Very underrated.

[DroppedUrPocket]

loved it. i love playing it during the summer on a windy day with the windows open.

[lolliot]

loved it. i love playing it during the summer on a windy day with the windows open.

Must've made it ultra realistic?! :D

[recall reality]

Absolutely love this game. Favorite Zelda next to ALttP and OoT.

[DroppedUrPocket]

Must've made it ultra realistic?! :D

haha, i guess. just adds to the mood.

[Charles777]

This was the first game I got for the Gamecube besides Animal Crossing, and I fucking loved both games. I'm actually debating whether to buy another gamecube and get them both again. I miss the annoying bird people

[tomakebelieve]

I loved it. I sucked sometimes at sailing, though. I have no sense of direction.

Personally, I think the disappointing Zelda was Majora's Mask.

[Charles777]

I thought I was a beast when I got the magic armor
:P

[sccrz527]

I liked it but I preferred OoT wayyyy better.

[stayillogical]

I haven't played this but I'm currently playing Ocarina of Time on my computer. Oh the memories.

How?

[BigAl]

I remember how outraged I was when they first showcased The Wind Waker at the E3 expo. The whole online Zelda community was in an uproar, being deprived of that game we thought we were promised by the GameCube demo video featuring Link and Ganondorf.

In the end I loved the game though. Probably by favourite, after Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. Tied with A Link to the Past ;)

It's such a good game. I've never seen that demo video before though.

I enjoyed it, I got annoyed with sailing sometimes, but a solid game.

Haha, I think we all did at some point.

loved it. i love playing it during the summer on a windy day with the windows open.

That's actually an amazing idea. I'm going to give it a try this summer.

Great game. Very underrated.

We see eye to eye there for sure!

Must've made it ultra realistic?! :D

I think it would, haha.

Absolutely love this game. Favorite Zelda next to ALttP and OoT.

Ocarina is always going to be at the top of our lists, but I'm glad there are more people that love Wind Waker as much as I do.

This was the first game I got for the Gamecube besides Animal Crossing, and I fucking loved both games. I'm actually debating whether to buy another gamecube and get them both again. I miss the annoying bird people

Haha, do it!

I loved it. I sucked sometimes at sailing, though. I have no sense of direction.

Personally, I think the disappointing Zelda was Majora's Mask.

I agree, I found Majora's Mask way too hard.

I thought I was a beast when I got the magic armor
:P

Haha, I think we all did.

I liked it but I preferred OoT wayyyy better.

I don't think any game will be able to trump Ocarina because it holds such a huge nostalgic factor.

[chcougar1]

Only Zelda game of my era that I never bothered finishing.

How? It is probably the shortest of any of the modern Zelda's haha

[chcougar1]

I'd have to say the same about Majora's Mask.

Yeah. I LOVE Zelda games and MM was the only one on a major console that I could not get into AT ALL!

[Mirrorsandfevers]

I loved Majora's Mask. I want to go back and play Wind Waker now.

[BigAl]

Yeah. I LOVE Zelda games and MM was the only one on a major console that I could not get into AT ALL!

I hate being timed, so that's what drove me away from it.

I loved Majora's Mask. I want to go back and play Wind Waker now.

Me too! I think we should all play at the same time and come back here to discuss it in more detail.

[gloriousmuse]

How?

an Emulator

just download this: http://www.emulator-zone.com/doc.php/n64/project64.html and google/torrent a N64 ROM, like Zelda. It works beautifully.

[Dan CiTi]

I guess this is supposed to be the Metro Station of Zelda games, but I love it.

What do you hate and/or love about it?
Metro Station? What the fuck. The Wind Waker is a great game.

[Dan CiTi]

Okami is the best Zelda though.
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m175/Dan_CiTi/1230511411246.jpg

[BigAl]

Metro Station? What the fuck. The Wind Waker is a great game.

I know, but people rip on it like their lives depend on it.

It makes me sad, haha.

[Mirrorsandfevers]

I just need the audio/video cables for my Gamecube.

[BigAl]

There are so many islands in this game that I would love to live on. If they were real, that is.

[Ailite]

One of the best games I've ever played, a classic

[alann]

There are so many islands in this game that I would love to live on. If they were real, that is.

I love that island where you play hide-and-seek with the kids.

[BigAl]

One of the best games I've ever played, a classic

I concur to the utmost degree.

I love that island where you play hide-and-seek with the kids.

Yes! Windfall Island. That was my favorite by far. It had a cool feel to it, and I think it would have been cool if Link could buy a home there if you wanted to.

[lolliot]

It's such a good game. I've never seen that demo video before though.

eEF9Utdu-L0

My memory tricked me, it was of course at Spaceworld back in 2000 the video was shown, before E3 took over as the largest and most important event for Nintendo. It's pretty lousy quality, and bad sound, but you get the idea and why The Wind Waker came as a surprise when it was announced a year or so later ;)

[Charles777]

It's such a good game. I've never seen that demo video before though.



Haha, I think we all did at some point.



That's actually an amazing idea. I'm going to give it a try this summer.



We see eye to eye there for sure!



I think it would, haha.



Ocarina is always going to be at the top of our lists, but I'm glad there are more people that love Wind Waker as much as I do.



Haha, do it!



I agree, I found Majora's Mask way too hard.



Haha, I think we all did.



I don't think any game will be able to trump Ocarina because it holds such a huge nostalgic factor.
Ha, If i wasn't getting several concert tickets today, I would totally do it
:-d

[Regards]

My life needs more Zelda. I haven't played one since Majora's Mask

[BigAl]

eEF9Utdu-L0

My memory tricked me, it was of course at Spaceworld back in 2000 the video was shown, before E3 took over as the largest and most important event for Nintendo. It's pretty lousy quality, and bad sound, but you get the idea and why The Wind Waker came as a surprise when it was announced a year or so later ;)

I can definitely see why it would come as a surprise, haha.

Ha, If i wasn't getting several concert tickets today, I would totally do it
:-d

Haha, well, when you start up again let me know, and I will too.

My life needs more Zelda. I haven't played one since Majora's Mask

You need to pick up Wind Waker then! It's amazing.

[Blakebear]

That trailer does look badass. I can understand why people would be upset. But honestly, if people didn't give this game a chance just because of the different animation, then they are truly missing out. Great game.

[chronomic]

loved it. i love playing it during the summer on a windy day with the windows open.

I was about to say the same thing. I have some very specific memories associated with playing this game. awesome.

[Regards]

I can definitely see why it would come as a surprise, haha.



Haha, well, when you start up again let me know, and I will too.



You need to pick up Wind Waker then! It's amazing.
I should get on that. How was Twilight Princess?

[BigAl]

I was about to say the same thing. I have some very specific memories associated with playing this game. awesome.

Please share!

I should get on that. How was Twilight Princess?

Twilight was ok, but I didn't like it nearly as much as Wind Waker.

[lolliot]

That trailer does look badass. I can understand why people would be upset. But honestly, if people didn't give this game a chance just because of the different animation, then they are truly missing out. Great game.

I don't doubt that a few people here and there dropped playing the game because of the cel-shading style, but it was released to rave reviews and it sold very well, so I don't think that was a big problem in the end. The cartoony cel-shading style was just a complete shock to many, but those who wanted that game eventually got it in Twilight Princess.

[BigAl]

I don't doubt that a few people here and there dropped playing the game because of the cel-shading style, but it was released to rave reviews and it sold very well, so I don't think that was a big problem in the end. The cartoony cel-shading style was just a complete shock to many, but those who wanted that game eventually got it in Twilight Princess.

Haha, I would have enjoyed another cel-shaded game on the Wii if they chose to go that way again.

[lolliot]

Haha, I would have enjoyed another cel-shaded game on the Wii if they chose to go that way again.

Agreed.

[BigAl]

Agreed.

Wii (get it? Wow, that was bad) should make a petition.

[recall reality]

I don't doubt that a few people here and there dropped playing the game because of the cel-shading style, but it was released to rave reviews and it sold very well, so I don't think that was a big problem in the end. The cartoony cel-shading style was just a complete shock to many, but those who wanted that game eventually got it in Twilight Princess.

I have friends who never played it because of the look. I thought the art direction of this game was fantastic, though I must admit I was weirded out by it at first, it became a huge part of its charm. The characters were so expressive and the environment was so engrossing. This, and the emphasis on exploration reminded me more of the older games.

Aside from that, the gameplay, level designs, and especially the combat is way better than its N64 counterparts.

Twilight Princess improved on a lot of the gameplay aspects (things as simple as running and swinging your sword) but it never quite won me over like Wind Waker.

Anyone play Phantom Hourglass? Pretty cool if you enjoyed this one.

[BigAl]

I have friends who never played it because of the look. I thought the art direction of this game was fantastic, though I must admit I was weirded out by it at first, it became a huge part of its charm. The characters were so expressive and the environment was so engrossing. This, and the emphasis on exploration reminded me more of the older games.

Aside from that, the gameplay, level designs, and especially the combat is way better than its N64 counterparts.

Twilight Princess improved on a lot of the gameplay aspects (things as simple as running and swinging your sword) but it never quite won me over like Wind Waker.

Anyone play Phantom Hourglass? Pretty cool if you enjoyed this one.

I have! I thought it was excellent too, and I'm thinking it's the closest we'll ever get to another cel-shaded Zelda.

[DroppedUrPocket]

^^ good avatar.

i enjoyed minish cap way more than phantom hourglass.

[Silentbob1]

Ill admit I was skeptical when I first saw the trailer and screenshots at IGN years ago. But after playing it, not only can I say it was an amazing entry to the Zelda series, it was probably the best release of 2003. And people always rip on the graphics, but it had some of the most beautiful imagery and lighting Ive ever seen in a game.

[BigAl]

Better than 99% of games. The worst 3d Zelda, but a brilliant game all the same.

I agree with it being brilliant.

^^ good avatar.

i enjoyed minish cap way more than phantom hourglass.

Haha, I hope you're refering to mine. :-d

Ill admit I was skeptical when I first saw the trailer and screenshots at IGN years ago. But after playing it, not only can I say it was an amazing entry to the Zelda series, it was probably the best release of 2003. And people always rip on the graphics, but it had some of the most beautiful imagery and lighting Ive ever seen in a game.

Absolutely!