The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
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Young Link sets sail across a flooded Hyrule to rescue his sister, steering the wind with a magic baton. Its cel-shaded cartoon look was mocked at reveal and is now seen as the most timeless art style in the series.
Kit's verdict · 9.2/10
Gorgeous, joyful and full of wonder, with one tedious stretch at the end.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Art style that never ages
- Sailing the open sea feels free
- Expressive, funny Link
Not so much
- Late-game Triforce hunt is padding
- Too few dungeons
Play it if anyone who loves exploration, charm and adventure.
Skip it if players who want a big dungeon count and fast travel.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Use the Deku Leaf to glide across gaps and blow switches with gusts.
- Parry by pressing A when the button prompt flashes to slip behind tough enemies.
- Pick up Triforce Charts as you go so the late quest is shorter.
- Take photos with the Picto Box to fill in the Nintendo Gallery figurines.
- Sell junk materials like Joy Pendants to collectors for big rewards instead of to Beedle.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- A realistic Link vs Ganondorf demo shown in 2000 made fans expect a gritty Zelda, so the cartoon reveal caused an uproar.
- Two planned dungeons were cut for time, which is why the Triforce hunt exists.
- GameCube preorders came with a bonus disc of Ocarina of Time and its Master Quest.
- An HD remake on Wii U added a faster Swift Sail.
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