There is no difference in the quality of the graphics between playing on the game pad or playing on the TV – and this is just one more feature that puts the Wii U higher on my list than the other new consoles, which we won’t be buying any time soon. Granted, it does slow down game play a little bit because the items menu isn’t as readily available as it is when playing the game on the TV, but I can still get my Zelda fix when Scott is watching something on TV. Like many of the new Wii U titles, gamers can enjoy playing Wind Waker HD solely on the game pad. Although Wind Waker HD does not take advantage of all that the Wii U has to offer, it shows that Nintendo is moving in the right direction, and that the Zelda franchise truly does not get old. Wind Waker HD embraces everything I enjoy in a game – from the storyline and plot to figuring out the many puzzles and defeating enemies, this formula is something that Nintendo consistently does right – and is one of the main reasons as to why Nintendo’s games often dominate the list of games I enjoy. There are so many places to visit, secrets to find and treasure to claim, I had no urge to speed through the main quest to get to the endgame in truth, I have not yet completed the final battle because I don’t want the story to be “over”. I’m not sure how many hours I’ve logged in this game, but I’m sure it’s well over 72. The HD graphics in this game continue the shine once Wind Waker loads, opening up a brilliantly vibrant environment just waiting to be explored.
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD full game digital download.
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Wii U GamePad.There is also a Limited Edition Wii U bundle for $299.99 CAD, which includes:
Nintendo released a special gold-foil cover for this title (shown on the right) – a nice shiny cover for a very shiny game. Aside from the huge improvements in game graphics, audio and mechanics, there are a few subtle differences between this updated version over the original GameCube version, but that in no way detracts from the enjoyment I got in playing the HD version.ĮSRB Rating: E10 for Everyone 10+ with Content Descriptors : Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence Nintendo’s Wii U is a perfect fit for this title, and an excellent example of why the Wii U is my favourite current-gen console. Every new title has provided hours upon hours of digital adventure, and the Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD is no different. One of my all-time favourite game franchises is, without a doubt, The Legend of Zelda.