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The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons/Ages 3DS VC release |OT|
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I decided to pick up Seasons.
Huh, this is actually kind of fun. The game isn't hard, but it sure gave me more of a run for my money than some of the most recent 3D Zelda games (although, that might be more due to how I'm still very unaccustomed to 2D Zelda).
Now I'm wondering if I should just pick up Link's Awakening and finish that before Seasons/Ages, or play through Seasons/Ages first and end with LA (since it seems like LA is still far superior).
Huh, this is actually kind of fun. The game isn't hard, but it sure gave me more of a run for my money than some of the most recent 3D Zelda games (although, that might be more due to how I'm still very unaccustomed to 2D Zelda).
Now I'm wondering if I should just pick up Link's Awakening and finish that before Seasons/Ages, or play through Seasons/Ages first and end with LA (since it seems like LA is still far superior).
DragonKnight
Member
How are you first timers enjoying the games? What do you think? I hope you end up loving them as much as I do.
I'm new be nice
Member
Nobody else is having issues downloading Seasons? The store is super sluggish for me, once I can get in and hit the purchase button it says "An error has occurred. Please try again later". I wouldn't have thought the Estore would get hit that hard just for some GBC zelda games...
Conor_Fool
Banned
I am contemplating buying one of the two games, but I still have a temple to beat in Ocarina to beat the game for my first time and I'm only like halfway or less through LA
DragonKnight
Member
Not just you. I had a few issues earlier myself.
Sneaky Gato
Member
Downloading now the only portable zeldas I never played. Will be interesting to see how they stack up against LA.
So the general feel is Seasons than Ages yes?
Also very interested in all this build up of the Zelda fan base before E3. I think we'll see something on par with the initial teaser we got fro SS.
So the general feel is Seasons than Ages yes?
Also very interested in all this build up of the Zelda fan base before E3. I think we'll see something on par with the initial teaser we got fro SS.
I'm new be nice
Member
Haha okay thanks! It just worked a moment ago after a good half hour of trying thankfully, just gotta keep going at her
Krappadizzle
Member
It's funny, I ordered Spirit Tracks over a month ago. No joke, I think it came from the U.K. I'm in Hawaii, I've been dying to play it as I loved Phantom Hourglass and how I could relaxingly play it and still have a good time. The Seasons/Oracle come out today, and lo and behold, Spirit Tracks comes in as well. What is fate telling me to do?!?!?
edgardavids
Member
Im enjoying these much more than minish cap for some reason. Movement in minish cap is sluggish and annoying. Also much prefer these dungeons.
DreadPirateRoberts
Member
A few of the pages are falling out on mine =(
Glue back in? I had to do that with my Rayearth manga.
SolarKnight
Member
I need to find where I left mine D:
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qizah
Unconfirmed Member
I've never played either game. Which do you start with first? Or does it not matter?
Agreed. I love these and think minish cap was just OK.
Either one, it really doesn't make a difference AFAIK. Seasons is more a throwback to Zelda 1, Ages is more in line with LA.
I'm new be nice
Member
Yeah this is sick. Definitely would have been nice to have the X button replace Start though. It's weird how they did it half way and bound Y to Select.
I've completely given up on using the D-pad for any kind of action-based gameplay though, unfortunately. It's just way to uncomfortable on the smaller 3DS, the circle feels pretty inferior to the D-pad but it works well for these kind of games at least. Something like Kirby is pretty rough though...
I've completely given up on using the D-pad for any kind of action-based gameplay though, unfortunately. It's just way to uncomfortable on the smaller 3DS, the circle feels pretty inferior to the D-pad but it works well for these kind of games at least. Something like Kirby is pretty rough though...
akidnamededdy
Banned
Playing through Seasons first. I haven't played either of these since they originally launched, and I did Ages first then. Having tons of fun.
Seasons semi-spoilers for the dungeon bosses:
Link's Awakening will be there when you finish Seasons/Ages, I'd say just play through them first before you move on to LA. It'll be like a neat little trilogy, yay!
Seasons semi-spoilers for the dungeon bosses:
Are they all just semi-remakes of bosses from the original Legend of Zelda? I don't know why I didn't catch that the first time I played it...
Link's Awakening will be there when you finish Seasons/Ages, I'd say just play through them first before you move on to LA. It'll be like a neat little trilogy, yay!
I'm new be nice
Member
anyone getting an error opening the e-shop?
Edit: Never mind!!!
2nd Edit: Still getting an error. Error Code: 005-4270
Just keep at it, it took me a few tries before it got through.
finally got it working.
I'm new be nice
Member
http://youtu.be/hxMaok_mxIU?t=1m2s
best video i've found if you're wondering how it looks on the 3DS screen
how weird is it that im still contemplating buying them when I not only have both GBC copies but could also easily emulate them on the DSi XL, where they'd probably look better
lol
best video i've found if you're wondering how it looks on the 3DS screen
how weird is it that im still contemplating buying them when I not only have both GBC copies but could also easily emulate them on the DSi XL, where they'd probably look better
lol
peanutbutterlatte
Member
Spirit Tracks is the worst Zelda game ever made. Play some Oracles.
ForteanMan
Member
I'm on the third dungeon of Seasons and so far I've been having more fun with this game than I did with LADX. Don't get me wrong, LADX is still one of my favorite games, but something about seasons just feels better.
On a related note it took me far longer than I care to admit to figure out the Subrosian dance sequence.
On a related note it took me far longer than I care to admit to figure out the Subrosian dance sequence.
KojiKnight
Member
Convenience is a powerful thing... plus it never hurts to line Nintendo's pockets with Zelda money. Nintendo needs money, I need zelda, it's a good relationship we have.
It kind of blew my mind to hear 8-bit versions of some of those songs
First timer here, and I gotta say I'm really enjoying Ages so far (don't know why I started with that one, just clicked whichever I saw first). The music is great and I really like the pacing. The story is much more unique than the standard console Zelda's even though it is a little ridiculous lol. Busted my way through the first dungeon with no problems. Can't wait to keep playing tonight after work.
edgardavids
Member
Well if he enjoyed phantom hourglass im sure he'll like spirit tracks. Basically more of the same minus some of the frustration.
peanutbutterlatte
Member
The gameplay is really varied and fun so far in Ages.
That's right, you give me back my sword you little piece of shit Tokay, else I cut you.
That's right, you give me back my sword you little piece of shit Tokay, else I cut you.
Astral/H3X
Member
Pretty much. It's worth it to go through that whole process because the extra story events andmakes the experience fresh each time.secret brutal dungeon in each linked game
Plus, since the 3rd and 4th playthroughs are different from the 1st and 2nd with that bonus, you would technically have to play the games 8 times total to get 100%!
Whats different in the third/fourth quests? Isnt it just the icon on the file screen and an extra heart?
With what?
Xv Elite vX
Banned
I will be picking these up myself. I played Seasons many years ago but never got a chance to finish it. This time I will finish what I started!! Good Times!!
peanutbutterlatte
Member
PowderedToast
Junior Member
where do i go for the second temple on seasons? i have the cuckoo book and i gave it to the girl, but i'm lost
i always get stuck early on in zelda games : (
i always get stuck early on in zelda games : (
Not by a long shot. ST is fantastic. Better then PH definitely.
Robin64
Member
The codes thing seems to be confusing but it's not all that bad. Assuming one plays Ages first...
Play through Ages, recieve code.
Start Seasons with code, things from Ages appear in Seasons.
Recieve codes from Ages NPCs that are in Seasons and use them back in Ages.
Complete task to recieve code in Ages to bring back reward to Seasons.
Complete Seasons for bonus content and real ending.
Okay it does seem pretty bad actually, haha.
Play through Ages, recieve code.
Start Seasons with code, things from Ages appear in Seasons.
Recieve codes from Ages NPCs that are in Seasons and use them back in Ages.
Complete task to recieve code in Ages to bring back reward to Seasons.
Complete Seasons for bonus content and real ending.
Okay it does seem pretty bad actually, haha.
Agree. Other than the train parts getting frustrating at some point, ST is a great Zelda game. I remember it having some excellent puzzles.
peanutbutterlatte
Member
Meh. They're both the bottom two. Spirit Tracks's flute sections made me want to slash my wrists.
ForteanMan
Member
I agree with this sentiment.
On a related note; Ocarina of Time 3DS may be the best entry in the series