Hey everyone! On Friday, the 4th, a Nintendo classic, The Wind Waker was re-released featuring HD graphics and additional features to the Wii U console.
Overall, the original Wind Waker was great. It featured fresh new dungeons, a great combat system, the added element of sailing, and overall had a fresh new take on the Zelda series. The new graphical style, along with fun new elements like sailing, just added to the already tried and true formula all Zelda games follow, and brought new life to the series. Is the HD re-release able to retain all the great qualities The Wind Waker held? Find out below.
Right when I started playing WWHD, I felt just like a kid playing this game again. Everything I loved about this game came rushing back. Even the fun bonus parts of the game like (which add so much personality to the game) capturing pigs for the neighbors were a blast. However, obviously the biggest update to the game, is the graphics.
Every Zelda game has great artistic value. In one way or another, there's always something about the graphics of any Zelda game that stands out. And obviously, The Wind Waker's cartoon graphics were revolutionary. The HD upgrade on these graphics is incredible. The cel-shaded landscapes are beautifully showcased on the full HD display of the Wii U. The beautiful textures make everything stand out, every little detail pops.
Watch my Let's Play of The Wind Waker HD:
Overall, I can't stop playing WWHD! Every charming detail about the original GameCube game is present, with fun additions such as being able to send messages in a bottle for any other player to find. This is all present in a full HD world, making me feel as if this game was made for The Wii U rather than the Gamecube. Managing your inventory is a breeze using the GamePad, and you can easily continue the action on the GamePad if someone wants to use the TV. Overall, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is a great, faithful remake of the original, and fully utilizes all of the Wii U's features. I recommend this to any fan of adventure/action games.