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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker GameCube
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 2003
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Metascore
96 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 80 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 323 Ratings

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  • Summary: In this ninth entry in the Legend of Zelda series, Link debuts on GameCube with a fun new cel-shaded look, but the game stays true to the respected heritage of the series. The classic mix of sword-swinging action, perplexing puzzles and stirring story lines remains intact, but the stunning cel-shaded graphics give the people and places of Link's watery world a wildly artistic new look. And for the very first time, Link sails freely on the high seas. Join Link on his most epic and scenic adventure yet. Face unimaginable monsters, explore puzzling dungeons, and meet a cast of unforgettable characters as he searches for his kidnapped sister, Aryll. … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 80
  3. Negative: 0 out of 80
  1. Eurogamer
    100
    Simply a stunning, magical game.
  2. NTSC-uk
    100
    When one picks up the controller, the ability to step into that time and place (never more hauntingly beautiful than in this latest instalment) never loses its allure. Even the most hardened of cynics would have to admit that this title is something else entirely. It's the stuff of dreams. [JPN Import]
  3. Weekly Famitsu
    100
    10 / 10 / 10/ 10 - 40 platinum
    All this publication's reviews

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 201 out of 245
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 245
  3. Negative: 26 out of 245
  1. JonS
    10
    Okay, so maybe it doesn't deserve a perfect score. Sure there's like two bits where i got stuck or kind of bored but the sheer wall of content that is enjoyable and intriguing to the very end is just exceptional, if i could 9.8.… Expand
    • 6 of 6 users said yes
  2. MaryK.
    6
    The graphics wern't the best. It was annoying to have to change the wind direction all the time. It was fun exploring. Over all OOT was the best.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. BrianK.
    3
    I really hated this game!! I gave it a 3 because of the pretty good graphics but thats it. Too Kiddy like!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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