Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

It's a little derivative and probably won't convert non-fans to the GameCube but it's still one of the best adventures you'll ever play.

Genre: Adventure
Release date: Mar 23, 2003
Published by: Nintendo
Developed by: Nintendo
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Screenshots updated Dec 21, 2005
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At this point it's hard to remember all the hoopla Wind Waker caused when it launched in 2003. Nintendo ditched the serious tone of 1998's Ocarina of Time and replaced it with a childish, Saturday morning version of always-hero Link and the kingdom of Hyrule. Many were incensed. But you know what? It's still one of the best puzzle-solving, labyrinth-crawling adventures you'll ever play. Graphics don't make everything, but here they certainly carry a bright, cheery mood through the whole game. ...
ESRB Rating
Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is rated:
Everyone
Violence
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