Customer Ratings & Reviews

Owned this for the (GC) and was glad to see the HD remake. Will have a lot of fun playing this.

It's a sad testimonial to game making that a polished up 13 year old game from the Gamecube is the 5th highest rated game on the Wii U but there is something special about Wind Waker that survives the test of time. I played the original Wind Waker and it may well be my favorite Legend of Zelda game beating even Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. I loved the cell shaded graphics and lighthearted artistry and I never understood why Nintendo never returned to the style of Wind Waker (outside of the DS). If there had never been a Wind Waker released in 2003 this game would absolutely feel like a current generation game and not some retro throwback. There are some subtle game mechanic changes and some quests were modified in response to criticisms of the original game but the vast majority of changes are graphical and not game play. Don't expect to find more NPC's littering the world or all new quests. What sets Wind Waker apart from a lot of recent games is a sense of grandeur and a feeling of an organic, living world. I complained in my reviews of Super Mario 3D World and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze that it feels like game making is going backwards. 3D World is polished like a gem but ultimately feels small and sterile. It's a great game but lacks the bigness of Super Mario 64 or Mario Sunshine. DKC: Tropical Freeze is an unremarkable 2D platformer that came 15 years after Rare brought Donkey Kong into the world of 3D with Donkey Kong 64. Wind Waker, by contrast, feels big. The islands feel large and substantial and it's a joy to explore them. Windfall Island feels alive with dozens of people you can talk to. I love being able to sail around and look far into the distance at the island I'm sailing to (supposedly the HD version has an improved draw distance). There is simply no other game that I know of like it on the Wii U which is a real shame. Where are the adventure and exploration games. Where are the games that give the player a sense of grand scope? Climbing to the top of windmill on Windfall Island is such a breathtaking experience and there is absolutely nothing like it in Mario 3D World. I still have some issues with the game. It's so easy to max out your rupees and then it makes no sense to do any treasure hunting which ruins one of the funnest parts of the game. I was praying for something expensive to buy to deplete my money. I've also had issues with the Zelda series, in general, having meager rewards for time consuming side quests. I love side quests but when the reward is ANOTHER quarter heart or a high rupee gem when you're already maxed out it takes away some of the thrill. When you're out on the sea there is a passage of time with day eventually turning into night and back to day again. There are also atmospheric effects with sunny days or raging storms but not so when you're on an island like Windfall. That always seemed weird to me. Eventually you'll be able to turn day into night with your wind waker but it would have been cool if it happened automatically. The Wii U is a powerful machine. Just compare Mario Kart 8 to Mario Kart Wii to see the stark difference. In the case of MK 8 Nintendo did a fantastic job but I miss the adventure games. Is it a dead genre? Is a fully realized world just too much effort for today's developers? If you've never played Wind Waker you really owe it to yourself to play it. If you played Wind Waker on the Gamecube I don't think you'll be disappointed revisiting it. I think it would have been cool if Nintendo added some new stuff to the world but it's awesome nonetheless and the new Nintendo Selects price makes it a must have. It is such a slick and unique game and really stands alone in the Zelda series. Maybe someday Nintendo will make an HD version of the awesome Mario Sunshine.

This is the traditional Zelda game but has its own unique story line. Very fun game play and decently long. Great graphics, easy controls, and fun all around. It took me a bit to find a copy with the Wii U no longer being printed, seems like the games aren't being carried as much.

One of the greatest games ever gets the HD treatment. The updated graphics look great and the controls are fluid. This is a must play for everybody.

I like how high quality it looks compared to the game cube version and the story was great the puzzles were challenging

My kid enjoys the game play and story lines along with the adventures.

Same great game, with improved graphics, controls, and other quality of life improvements. I'm amazed Nintendo is selling this game for $20. What a steal! Here are my favorite updates to the game: Camera control is way better on wii u than on gc. This improvement is worth the upgrade alone in my opinion. The gamepad is used very well. Inventory control is improved. Also, running around dungeons with the map pulled out is really nice. It shows where you're at and where you're looking as you move. And of course, being able to play the game soley on the gamepad is wonderful. Also, they added a unique social aspect to the game which makes better use of the pictobox. This is more fun than I thought it would be.

The Legend of Zelda the Wind Waker HD is a great port of an almost 15 year old game. Many of the problems from the original were fixed, although it can look too bright at some points. That would be a small problem though, it's a great game.

I'm one of the people who always preferred Wind Waker to every other Zelda, especially 3D Zelda's. IMO, it just had a lot more charm than the more "realistic" looking Zelda's. If you've played this before and enjoyed it or never played it at all, I'd recommend grabbing this version regardless. This is hands down one of the prettiest looking games I've ever played, it's a bargain at its new low price, and they've fixed some of the issues in the original Wind Waker.

This is a fantastic game! The story is great, and there is so much to do if you want to spend extra time with it. My kids (7 and 10) have loved playing it too. This served as a great introduction to The Zelda franchise. Would highly recommend!

I enjoy more of the Link Between Worlds and Triforce hero art style but this game is gorgeous. It took some getting used to with it being a 3D game but it didn't take long to get lost in the game play and story.

I think this is the best Zelda game I've played in a long time. I would give this game Graphics : 5/5 Story: 5/5 Gameplay: 5/5 Music: 5/5 Overall Value: 5/5 I would highly recommend this game to anyone who likes action adventure game, fun gameplay and outstanding music. Everything about this game is a masterpiece. It's definitely one of my favorite and a must have title for the Wii U console.

One of the games games on the Wii u for such a great price. Best buy gamer club unlocked is amazing this game is only 15.99 plus tax. 50+ hours of gameplay in this title and one of the best Zelda games ever made. the sailing can get repetitive at times and there is a confusing map that is hard to read. Do yourself a favor and get a Guide book used

Title says it all. If you're a Zelda fan, this is a must have. If you're not a Zelda fan, try this game and you'll become a fan.

Pros: classic game recreated in HD for a great price. Cons: the wiiu is a dying console and breath of the wild is the future

i do not know what more can be said. Great game no matter your age . Is it the best zelda no but a fun game none the less.

This is by far my favorite Zelda game. And I'm no "GameCube was my first console so I'm nostalgic" kid either. I'm 30... I rocked a snes and n64 before this. Played ocorina of time and loved it. But this game is just toooo good looking with the style and the story and adventure. You feel so small in this ocean world!

This game proved me wrong that a game needs a good graphics to have fun. Wind Waker's graphic is simple, like cartoon. But it has such a great story line which is simple but inspiring and straight forward action game play. The Wind Waker gives you one of reasons why you should have Wii U.

This is a good update of the GameCube game. The use of double screen is well done, and the graphics are nicely updated. Definitely worth adding to your collection as part of the Nintendo Selects line.

HD update to this classic is gorgeous and is as fun as it was when i played on gamecube