The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
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Product Summary
Brand: NintendoAudio: German (Manual); German (Subtitled)
Platform: Game Boy Color
Publisher: SPIG
Product features:
- Classic characters
- all-new story
- hidden levels
- password exchange with Oracle of Seasons
- Amazon RPG Story line
Video Game Reviews of The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Customer Review: One of the best games I've ever played
Summary: 5 Stars
Damn, that's a good game! I played every Zelda between Link to the Past and Twilight Princess, and I think that given the capabilities of the console it's on, this game is the best one. The story is one of the best in the series with progressive developments, twists and great character interaction. Although you'd think it would be less epic because it is not set in Hyrule, it actually feels equally epic. Time traveling (or traveling between one world to another--an aspect of almost every Zelda game) is done better than in any other game in the series. Also, the action before dungeons shines here like in no other Zelda game. This game features eight dungeons (nine if you're playing a linked game), not five-six like the more recent ones. Furthermore, whereas in most Zelda games, you don't go anywhere new after the first couple of dungeons, here you go to a new area after every dungeon, keeping the sense of exploration and excitement throughout the entire quest. Also, instead of becoming more rushed, action between dungeons gets longer and richer as you go on, eliminating my biggest complaint about most Zelda games. Also, although this is only a Game Boy game and doesn't include magic, the number of unique features like growing trees, collecting rings, etc. is staggering. The mini-games are numerous, there are a ton of things to do in town and to spend money on, and you can even ride one of three animal companions and swim quickly on the water surface or on the sea bottom in a mermaid suit. Overall, whereas Oracle of Seasons, although great, feels like it is from the older, less advanced era, Ages feels more refined than even the 3-D Zeldas. It is also tougher than the 3-D games, but you get a lot of heart pieces and potions early in the game, and enemies aren't as numerous as in Seasons, so you won't be frustrated because you're constantly dying.
Anyway, buy the game. You'll end up replaying it again and again. If you want to link it with Seasons, which adds weapon upgrades, additional items, an extra challenge dungeon (the most challenging level in any game I've played), and Twinrova and Ganon boss fights in the end, I recommend that you play Seasons first. It feels more simplistic, so you'd feel like you're building up to the more complex Ages.
Description of The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Simultaneously released with Oracle of Seasons, this second Capcom-developed Zelda game is widely regarded as the more difficult of the two adventures, Oracle of Ages sees Link embark on a similar quest to that in Oracle of Seasons, in that he must rescue a beautiful woman from the clutches of an unspeakable evil. Link's adventure begins when he awakens in a strange forest deep within the land of Labrynna. By using the Harp of Ages, Link is able to transcend the very fabric of time, allowing him to jump between the past and present as the need arises. Complete the adventure to receive a password that can be used in Oracle of SeasonsOne of two new Zelda games for the Game Boy Color, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages is geared towards the cerebral gamer, with its heavy focus on puzzle solving. The Triforce has alerted Link to trouble in the land of Labrynna, where the evil sorceress Veran has possessed Nayru, the Oracle of Ages. Veran travels back in time, setting up events that lead to a world where evil dominates. It's up to you to help Link stop Veran and set things straight.
Game mechanics and menus are similar to those found in Link's Awakening, also for the Game Boy. As in almost every Zelda game, you have to traverse eight dungeons and find eight key items. The harp of time is vital to your quest--it's required to manipulate events and stop Veran's rewriting of history.
Although this game is extremely enjoyable on its own, you'll want to use it in conjunction with its sister title: Oracle of Seasons. After you complete one game, you'll be given a password that lets you begin with all your items, statistics, and progress intact in the other. Certain characters will appear only by playing both games. By using a link cable, players can trade items. Game Boy Advance users will find a store that's exclusive to them.
While this is an excellent game, it might be too complicated for younger gamers or those looking for mindless fun. --Raymond M. Padilla
Pros:
- Dozens of crafty puzzles
- Great as a standalone; outstanding in conjunction with its sister game
- Nice bonuses for Game Boy Advance owners
- Lots of reused sound effects from previous Zelda games
- Longtime gamers might find the story and level design contrived
- Be prepared for many puzzle-induced headaches
One of the most highly esteemed digital adventures is back on your Game Boy Color console in two new games: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons. Both are independent games, but when they're linked between two Game Boy Color consoles via the separately sold Game Link cable, players can share items, uncover story elements, and unlock hidden areas in each game.
Using the Harp of Ages, Link must travel through time and space to save Nayru, the eponymous prophet in Oracle of Ages, who's been kidnapped by the evil sorceress Veran. By learning new melodies to play on the harp, players will travel to the past and affect changes in the present to solve the game's varied puzzles.
In Oracle of Seasons, players help Link embark on a quest to recover the Essences of Nature. To do so, he must first find the Rod of Seasons, a magical item that lets Link transform the landscape into the season of his choice, helping him overcome obstacles and solve puzzles. Ricky the kangaroo, Moosh the winged bear, and Dimitri the dodongo accompany Link on this adventure.
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