The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
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- Classic characters
- all-new story
- hidden levels
- password exchange with Oracle of Seasons
- Amazon RPG Story line
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Product information
ASIN | B00005ATSN |
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Release date | May 15, 2001 |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #68,452 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #110 in Game Boy Color Games |
Product Dimensions | 5 x 4.8 x 0.8 inches; 2.08 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Everyone |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
Manufacturer | SPIG |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Metal batteries required. |
Date First Available | January 8, 2002 |
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Nayru, the Oracle of Ages, has been kidnapped by Veran, Sorceress of Shadows, and is forced to assist with Veran's evil plans. Only by playing the Harp of Ages-a magical instrument that lets Link travel through space and time-can the Hylian hero battle foes to save the Land of Labrynna from the endless night that Veran aims to create.
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One of the most highly esteemed digital adventures is back on your Game Boy Color console in two new games: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons. Both are independent games, but when they're linked between two Game Boy Color consoles via the separately sold Game Link cable, players can share items, uncover story elements, and unlock hidden areas in each game.
Using the Harp of Ages, Link must travel through time and space to save Nayru, the eponymous prophet in Oracle of Ages, who's been kidnapped by the evil sorceress Veran. By learning new melodies to play on the harp, players will travel to the past and affect changes in the present to solve the game's varied puzzles.
In Oracle of Seasons, players help Link embark on a quest to recover the Essences of Nature. To do so, he must first find the Rod of Seasons, a magical item that lets Link transform the landscape into the season of his choice, helping him overcome obstacles and solve puzzles. Ricky the kangaroo, Moosh the winged bear, and Dimitri the dodongo accompany Link on this adventure.
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We could be cynical and snort on about how Nintendo's just trying to double their buck, but we have to admit we're pretty excited about Link's pair of upcoming adventures Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages. After all, the Zelda line up has almost always offered us it's very best, regardless of console.
In Oracle of Seasons, it's up to Link to rescue perennial Damsel in Distress Princess Zelda by making use of the Rod of the Four Seasons. By using the rod to alter the seasons, Link can open up new areas and secrets. Similarly, in Oracle of Ages, players will make use of a harp to enable Link to travel back and forth through time, to similar effect.
The really interesting news, of course, is that while each game is a completely separate adventure, certain areas in one game can only be opened by means of a password acquired from the other. It's a novel idea, and sure to incur the wraith of many a cowed parent come May 14, but nonetheless, we're just glad to see Link looking good and back in action. -- DailyRadar Review
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Difficulty:
Hard
Time Spent:
20 to 40 Hours
The Bottom Line:
"Amazing"
I honestly did NOT want to write this review so soon because I haven't finished the game yet. I'm actually halfway through this adventure and once I actually do pick my Gameboy SP up, I don't want to put it down! There is just so much magic and pure vision to be experienced in such a little cartridge that I'm in shock. I can tell Flagship poured their heart, soul, hard work and love into it all! Though I'm super-late in trying to seriously get through this masterpiece, I can safely say that it was well worth the wait! This is my absolute first Zelda game that I intend to beat and it feels like it stays true to the main series for the most part. I'm no Zelda head or anything, but a lot of the items are in some of the other ones so I'm just assuming that Flagship really nailed it!
The story, more or less is basic and tried-and-true, but at times still touching. You start off in a quaint little place called Lynna City. From there your adventure begins. You get a chance to look around, meet the townspeople and simply explore the place. Eventually, you meet the Oracle of Ages and songstress, Nayru, who has all of the forest animals in a trance of purity with her gift of song. Eventually though, something terribly wrong is bound to happen right? Right! She becomes possessed by a wicked being, starts spreading chaos and must be recovered and kept safe from harm! I bet you can guess who's the one to do it. That's right--our buddy, Link!
The heart of this fantasy you find out though, is actually the gameplay. You'll eventually learn to attack with your sword, swim, float on water, use seeds and seed guns, blow things up with your trusty bombs, set things ablaze, play songs with a harp to go between the present and past as well as numerous other things I'm sure I have yet to uncover! You really feel like a true warrior battling enemies, mini-bosses and final bosses (the latter two of which can only be found in dungeons).
Speaking of dungeons (as well as some parts in the game in general), they are part of the reason the score isn't perfect. I feel that unless you are a seasoned veteran in the Legend of Zelda series, then you will most undoubtedly need a guide or FAQ of some kind to make it through this game many a time. Why? Well, for all the fun to be had in this adventure, there are almost equal part confusion, frustration and just down right "impossible" ways the game sets on you. I could go on and on about having to go into certain spaces through a certain pathway only to leave another a certain way and to come out another, many times, in order, to accomplish something already frustrating. Yes, it's a challenge but I feel it's more or less an unnecessary one and pops up more than need be in this game. Otherwise, the game is full of life, amazing puzzles and forces you to use your noggin' over repeatedly to conquer the task at hand.
The graphics are very colorful, pleasant and get the job done. For the most part, there is nothing fancy to be seen here, but like I said, this game is still full of so much life in such a little space!
The sounds, like the graphics are very pleasant. You will hear the original Zelda tune from the NES title, in an almost untainted way as well as a plethora of new compositions (to the best of my knowledge they're new anyway). Once in a great while, you'll get a tune like the one in the Fairie's Woods and you'll probably want to blow your head off after a while. But thankfully, in all of my 20+ hours of playing, I have only went there twice. Sound is overall, pretty good for a Gameboy Color game.
Pros.
+Delightful gameplay
+Pleasant music
+Cute, 2D sprites and colorful graphics invade the screen
+Array of side quests waiting to be discovered
+Easy to pick up and play anywhere, for as long as you want
+Not a cakewalk by any means
Cons.
-Higher difficulty pans the fun sometimes and results in struggling or often referring to FAQs
-Repetitive "go up then down then left then right then left again" scenarios get tiresome
-The adventure sadly has to end someday (I knocked no points for this one, just sayin'.)
A classic in its own right, Oracle of Ages meets and surpasses my wildest expectations of a Zelda game and will only inspire me to become a loyal fan. Though I believe I'll be hard pressed to play another game as fantastic as this one in the series (that includes you, Ocarina of Time!), I'm sure I can still look forward to experiencing some wonderful games.
4.75 stars (or a 9.5/10).
end note: HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Just use a guide when needed.
Written solely by darksongbird. Taken from its original place, gamespot . com.
Anyway, buy the game. You'll end up replaying it again and again. If you want to link it with Seasons, which adds weapon upgrades, additional items, an extra challenge dungeon (the most challenging level in any game I've played), and Twinrova and Ganon boss fights in the end, I recommend that you play Seasons first. It feels more simplistic, so you'd feel like you're building up to the more complex Ages.
I highly recommend this to anyone who is a fan of the Legend of Zelda series as it is simply too good to pass.
Note: This game is no longer produced and very rarely sold in Mint Condition so be prepared to pay a lot for it, otherwise be wary of used copies as this game was released around 2000 and the battery might be dying on some of the used copies.
2nd Note: This game can only be played on Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance and Game Boy SP (Game Boy Micro and DS cannot play this game)
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l'un des meilleurs zelda a mon sens
das game the legend of zelda:oracle of ages ist in sehr guten zustand bei mir eingetroffen!! ich hatte lediglich übersehen,das es ohne verpackung und gebrauchsanweisung beschrieben war...und mich eine falsche bewertung ablgeben lassen!hiermit sage ich noch mal eine neue bewertung,die in allen belangen sehr gut enthält! bitte um entschuldigung mfg martina becker