The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
9.2
Platforms
- Nintendo Wii UOct 04, 20139.2playscore9.043 Critics9.897.2K Players
43 critic reviews · 23 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Wind Waker HD is proof that the 3D Zelda formula peaked on the GameCube and has yet to truly be improved upon. While players wait for a new Legend of Zelda that utilizes all the special abilities of the Wii U, this HD remake is the best version of the best Zelda game to date. And here’s hoping that returning to Wind Waker gave Nintendo the inspiration to one day top it.
Henry Gilbert · Oct 24, 2013 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - It’s incredibly telling that all Wind Waker needs is an HD spit-shine to belong in 2013.
Lawrence Sonntag · Oct 14, 2013 Reviewed on Wii U - Anyone who has played it will enjoy the updated visuals and the chance to relive the charming tale of the Hero of Wind. But for anyone yet to pick up a Wii U, Wind Waker HD just isn’t enough on its own to help the tough sell that the Wii U is at the moment. It’s no system seller, but instead an excellent addition to the existing Wii U owner’s library—whether you’ve played it already or not.
Anthony Severino · Oct 07, 2013 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - Every change Nintendo has made to this game is smart and serves a purpose, and I envy anyone that gets to experience The Wind Waker for the first time via this remake. It takes everything that made the original a classic and greatly improves on its visuals and quality of play. If you’re a fan of classic remakes, you can’t ask for much more.
Dan Ryckert · Oct 04, 2013 Reviewed on Wii U - Wind Waker's story is unchanged, but is still effective. One of the most sharply-focused iterations of Link joins forces with a capable Zelda against a Ganondorf whose motivation is so well-drawn that one might actually feel a shred of sympathy for him - all set against the backdrop of one of the best and most different iterations of Hyrule.
Alex Donaldson · Sep 30, 2013 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - It is everything I could have hoped for in a remake as it has gameplay that doesn’t feel dated, it has spectacular HD graphics, it improves most of the problems from the original, and it incorporates fantastic use of the Wii U GamePad. Other than a few frame rate issues I find very little fault with this game as it feels almost perfect, which is why I highly recommend Wind Waker HD to any Wii U owner and Zelda fan alike.
Jennifer Dingle · Sep 28, 2013 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - Nintendo has done a valiant job of breathing new life into what was already an exceptional Legend of Zelda title. It has taken the game’s timeless art style and given it a glorious new sheen thanks to HD technology, while also making an extensive amount of worthwhile improvements to previously flawed aspects of the gameplay.
Martin Watts · Sep 18, 2013 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker suffers from some archaic mechanics, its fundamentals not having aged quite so gracefully as its aesthetics. Its unwieldiness and occasional sluggish pace can, in fact, grow temporarily infuriating. However, the streamlined menu system and map access go some way toward making up for any setbacks, while the unmistakable Wind Waker charisma ensures you won't ever stay mad at it for long.
Jim Sterling · Sep 18, 2013 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - It's a touching and awe-inspiring journey. While playing, I marveled at things I normally don't pay attention to in games, such as the way light and shadows played off of Link and his enemies in battles, or the way the wind made little things, such as flags or windmills, come to life.
Jenni Lada · Sep 18, 2013 Reviewed on Wii URead full review - The Wind Waker was a great game. In 2013, it still is. Its charming world, excellent design, and beautiful art have helped make it an ageless adventure that stands as the pinnacle of its franchise. This HD version not only makes everything look sharper than before, but the new additions and features make for an even more enjoyable experience without tarnishing the spirit of the original. Simply put, The Wind Waker HD makes one of Nintendo’s greatest games even better.
Mike Minotti · Sep 18, 2013 Reviewed on Wii URead full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
A Classic Comes to Life
The Legend of Zelda™: The Wind Waker comes to life as never before on the Wii U™ console with gorgeous HD graphics and enhanced game features.
You will guide Link™, our hero, as he sails the Great Sea in search of his kidnapped sister, fights fearsome enemies, and seeks the legendary Triforce.
Developer: Nintendo