mrmickfran
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I went on a huge Zelda binge within the last two years. Out of nowhere, I got like 9 games from the series. I have fallen in love. Today, I just want to talk about the most recent ones that I've played: Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and Twilight Princess.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (3DS version)
I'll start with this one. What else can I say about OoT other than it is the perfect Zelda game. It has just the right length, the perfect balance between story and gameplay, it just feels perfect. I found absolutely no issues with this game. The pacing was great, the dungeons were spectacular, and there were little secrets everywhere, just like a Zelda game should be. Now I understand what the journalists were freaking out about 17 years ago. My second favorite Zelda now after A Link Between Worlds (ALBW is just even more perfect ).
I have no idea what egoraptor was smoking when he criticized the game.
I have not tried Master Quest yet since I wanted to take a break from the game so that I didn't get burned out, but I am really curious to see what that does to the game.
Summary:
+Perfect length (No unnecessary padding)
+Great balance between gameplay and story (One didn't overtake the other coughSkywardSwordcough)
+Amazing music
+There are secrets EVERYWHERE
-Finding this game at a reasonable price nowadays is impossible. Thanks NoA!
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (3DS version)
I'm probably going to get killed for this. I'm sorry to say this GAF, but I'm not feeling Majora's Mask the same way that I did with Ocarina. With Ocarina, I played that game nonstop. I spent a week straight on that game because it had me hooked from the beginning. In Majora's Mask, I'm just not getting that feeling. I mean, I am playing it, but I'm having a hard time staying hooked. Maybe this one takes a little more time to get used to (I'm about to get into the Snowhead temple).
I do however, appreciate how original it is. Most of the other Zeldas like to follow a set formula. I mean, it's worked after all these years, but it's nice to get something new.
Summary:
+Interesting world
+Song of Healing OH MY GOD Song of Healing
+The most original Zelda to date
+There are secrets EVERYWHERE
-Takes a while to get used to
-Losing your items when you reset the time (I mean, it makes sense, but dammit :/)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii version)
My current addiction. The only problem is, it took me a LOOONG time to get addicted. That first half of the game before the Sacred Grove is painful. I mean, the dungeons are fine, but everything else with the wolf and the tears (this is one thing that Skyward Sword did improve on, and I will fight anyone to the death about it). Damn, it's amazing how different the second half is from the first half. If the second half is A Link to the Past tier, then the first half is Skyward Sword tier (I wasn't very fond of SS). The game just opens up so much that you would think that they are two different games.
To elaborate: The dungeons are FAR more interesting (I just entered The City in the Sky and whoa...), the story takes a backseat (way too many story segments in the beginning, and they dragged oooonnn), and there's just so much to do it's mind boggling.
Twilight Princess is fantastic after the first 20 hours, and YES, it does rely a lot on OoT nostalgia (only OoT didn't have such horrible pacing).
Summary:
+Amazing second half
+Hyrule Field theme is fantastic
+Midna's Lament is a fantastic piece
+Fuck it, this game jus has an amazing soundtrack
+The feels when I entered the Sacred Grove.
+There are secrets EVERYWHERE (in the second half )
+/- Pretty much Ocarina 2 (you can decide on whether that's a good or bad thing).
-Terrible first half
-The game is not good for those with Carpal tunnel. I regret not getting the GC version ;_:
If I were to rank the Zelda series based on the ones that I've played:
A Link Between Worlds > Ocarina of Time > A Link to the Past > Twilight Princess (second half) >Wind Waker > Majora's Mask > Link's Awakening > Skyward Sword > Twilight Princess (first half)
GAF, please don't hurt me based on my rating of Link's Awakening. I haven't played it that much ;_;
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (3DS version)
I'll start with this one. What else can I say about OoT other than it is the perfect Zelda game. It has just the right length, the perfect balance between story and gameplay, it just feels perfect. I found absolutely no issues with this game. The pacing was great, the dungeons were spectacular, and there were little secrets everywhere, just like a Zelda game should be. Now I understand what the journalists were freaking out about 17 years ago. My second favorite Zelda now after A Link Between Worlds (ALBW is just even more perfect ).
I have no idea what egoraptor was smoking when he criticized the game.
I have not tried Master Quest yet since I wanted to take a break from the game so that I didn't get burned out, but I am really curious to see what that does to the game.
Summary:
+Perfect length (No unnecessary padding)
+Great balance between gameplay and story (One didn't overtake the other coughSkywardSwordcough)
+Amazing music
+There are secrets EVERYWHERE
-Finding this game at a reasonable price nowadays is impossible. Thanks NoA!
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask (3DS version)
I'm probably going to get killed for this. I'm sorry to say this GAF, but I'm not feeling Majora's Mask the same way that I did with Ocarina. With Ocarina, I played that game nonstop. I spent a week straight on that game because it had me hooked from the beginning. In Majora's Mask, I'm just not getting that feeling. I mean, I am playing it, but I'm having a hard time staying hooked. Maybe this one takes a little more time to get used to (I'm about to get into the Snowhead temple).
I do however, appreciate how original it is. Most of the other Zeldas like to follow a set formula. I mean, it's worked after all these years, but it's nice to get something new.
Summary:
+Interesting world
+Song of Healing OH MY GOD Song of Healing
+The most original Zelda to date
+There are secrets EVERYWHERE
-Takes a while to get used to
-Losing your items when you reset the time (I mean, it makes sense, but dammit :/)
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii version)
My current addiction. The only problem is, it took me a LOOONG time to get addicted. That first half of the game before the Sacred Grove is painful. I mean, the dungeons are fine, but everything else with the wolf and the tears (this is one thing that Skyward Sword did improve on, and I will fight anyone to the death about it). Damn, it's amazing how different the second half is from the first half. If the second half is A Link to the Past tier, then the first half is Skyward Sword tier (I wasn't very fond of SS). The game just opens up so much that you would think that they are two different games.
To elaborate: The dungeons are FAR more interesting (I just entered The City in the Sky and whoa...), the story takes a backseat (way too many story segments in the beginning, and they dragged oooonnn), and there's just so much to do it's mind boggling.
Twilight Princess is fantastic after the first 20 hours, and YES, it does rely a lot on OoT nostalgia (only OoT didn't have such horrible pacing).
Summary:
+Amazing second half
+Hyrule Field theme is fantastic
+Midna's Lament is a fantastic piece
+Fuck it, this game jus has an amazing soundtrack
+The feels when I entered the Sacred Grove.
+There are secrets EVERYWHERE (in the second half )
+/- Pretty much Ocarina 2 (you can decide on whether that's a good or bad thing).
-Terrible first half
-The game is not good for those with Carpal tunnel. I regret not getting the GC version ;_:
If I were to rank the Zelda series based on the ones that I've played:
A Link Between Worlds > Ocarina of Time > A Link to the Past > Twilight Princess (second half) >Wind Waker > Majora's Mask > Link's Awakening > Skyward Sword > Twilight Princess (first half)
GAF, please don't hurt me based on my rating of Link's Awakening. I haven't played it that much ;_;