The Legend Of Zelda: Oracle Of Seasons
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One of two new Zelda games for the Game Boy Color, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons is the more action-focused title of the duo. The Triforce has alerted Link to trouble in the land of Holodrum, where the General of Darkness has kidnapped Din, the Oracle of Seasons. The villain hopes to transform Holodrum into a wasteland by changing the order of seasons. It's up to you to help Link save Holodrum by rescuing Din.
The game features more combat and fewer puzzles than its sister, making it better suited for younger gamers. Its mechanics and menus are similar to those found in Link's Awakening, also for the Game Boy. This is classic overhead role-playing at its best. The key item in this game is the rod of seasons, which allows Link to change seasons at will. For example, an impassable lake becomes a quick stroll by using the rod to change seasons from summer to winter.
Although this game is extremely enjoyable on its own, you'll want to use it in conjunction with its sister title: Oracle of Ages. 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 one of the best Game Boy titles ever, a truly sublime experience can be had playing it with its companion title. --Raymond M. Padilla
Pros:
- Hours of outstanding gameplay
- 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
- Your thumbs will get sore from all the battles
Other Details
- AmazonMaximumAge: 204
- AmazonMinimumAge: 72
- EAN: 0045496731373
- ESRBAgeRating: Everyone
- Label: Nintendo of Canada
- Manufacturer: Nintendo of Canada
- NumberOfItems: 1
- Platform: Game Boy Color
- ReleaseDate: 2001-05-15
- UPC: 045496731373
- Package Dimensions: 7.20 in x 5.00 in x 0.70 in; 0.15 lb
Customer Reviews
I'd rather save Nayru, Oracle of Ages
I played Oracle of Ages first, and it was a better game, although both are worth playing.
When they say that Oracle of Seasons is more focused on the combat, they're not kidding! There were very few puzzles and, in my opinion, a lot of meaningless sword-swinging. Most of the bosses need to be hit by the sword many times and then they are defeated. In Ages, you actually had to use the item that you just got. Up to the boss, Onox, it is really easy. Getting from level to level was a little hard for me, but that's because I always overlook the obvious. Other than that, it went so much faster than Ages.
Unfortunately, I haven't been able to defeat Onox yet. I can't even get past the second stage! The Maku Tree isn't as loveable as in Ages. He just sleeps! Doesn't even hit on you... As in all Zelda games, it's much more enjoyable if you take it slow (although it's hard in this one) and talk to all of the people in it. They have funny things to say! One of my favorite parts is Subrosia with the Like-Likes! They're so cute! So instead of traveling through times, you change the seasons and go through portals to Subrosia. Dancing there is great! It's a little easier than the Goron dancing, though they are both difficult. About the seasons...it gives the game a lot more flexibility in how the levels can be arranged. Instead of having 2 ages, you get 4 seasons, each with different "hidden" parts. I really like how you can bounce on the flowers in the spring! And the people say different things at different times! It is fun! You get to see many of the same characters as in Ages, the important ones as well as the town folk. And there are some different items. I especially liked the Magnetic Gloves and Roc's Cape. The level design is pretty straightforward and the dungeons are rather easy. Overall, it's a good game to play, but you should definitely try it's companion too. I can't use the codes to link them yet until I beat this one, so I'll try! Great music, as always! Get this game and Ages, so that you can further your Zelda gaming skills! I am fairly new to games, and have only been playing them for about a year now. I heard a lot of good things about TLOZ series, and decided to give this game a try. Well, It sort of took a little while to grow on me, but I ended up loving this game. It is just good in every aspect. It can be very challenging, has a pretty good storyline, and is also quite lengthy. This is the first game I every played that took me longer than just 4-5 days to beat. In fact, I played it for at least a month before I beat it. In this game you play as Link, the hero of Hyrule who was sent to the land of Holodrum to rescue a goddess named Din, who has been captured by the dark lord Onox. Din is the oracle of Seasons, and Onox plans to use her to his advantage; casting the seasons of Holodrum into chaos. You have to find eight essences of nature, by traveling through eight dungeons. These dungeons are filled with all sorts of challenges, and will require some thought. I was never stuck too long in a dungeon. However, getting to the dungeons can be a problem. Your "guide," the Maku tree, will give you a vague hint as to where the next dungeons lies. However, he will give absolutely no inclination as to the three or four things you must do to get there, which could include finding a rusty bell in a strange place, and then giving it to a pirate. The dungeons themselves are great, although they all follow a certain pattern. Link must basically find his way through the dungeon, find a new item, fight a mini-boss, and then fight a big boss. Every single dungeon is designed that way, but its just a small thing. Don't worry, you'll be challenged by every single one. The graphics are pretty good for a GBC game. The view is from the top-down, and you can see every character clearly, right down to there facial expressions. The hardest part to this game is actually the bosses. It took me a week to beat the final boss of a game, and I never beat any boss in less than three tries. I have never played a game with such hard bosses. The oracle of seasons is a great game. I loved it, and I bet you will too. I havent played many zelda games but this is the worst i loved windwaker but this is to hard i cant get far in the 4 dungeon with out being killed. in addition theres not much of a story just buy windwaker with the money u save :) This game ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I love the music,the battles,the items,the sidequests,the graphics,and everything else possible.I haven't defeated it yet but I love exploring.The game is very difficult like all other Zelda games but it is easier than A Link To The Past.The only Zelda game I've ever defeated is The Wind Waker for GameCube.This is my favorite Game Boy game and I definitely recommend it! This game is totally awesome! I haven't beaten the game yet, I'm on level 6. Overall Oracle of Seasons is not very puzzle-challenging. I have used a walkthrough for a few puzzles that are a little more difficult. The bosses are hard, but not so hard that you won't ever beat it, although I have spent a day or two trying to beat bosses, which I eventually do. All in all as long as you talk to many people and remember the important things they say, it isn't very hard to discover items or find dungeons. I rate this game two thumbs up, and I recommend you purchase it along with Oracle of Ages, which works together with Oracle of Seasons, but is much much more challenging.
A must have.
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Zelda at its best!
Oracle of Seasons Review