Thoughts on Zelda OOT & MM

[Ace Master Cire]

Zelda games I currently own:
Link To The Past
Oracle Of Seasons
Ocarina Of Time
Majora's Mask
Wind Waker
Twilight Princess (NGC)
Link's Crossbow Training

Your Legend of Zelda list and mine are pretty much the same, except for a few same details. I got rid of my Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past game, awhile back: and I'm really regretting it now, my Ocarina of Time isn't quite back in my collection yet, and I really love the fact that someone else actually owns and plays the Gamecube version of Twilight Princess and not the Wii port/remake. Also what versions of A Link to the Past and Ocarina of Time do you have? And nice addition with Link's Crossbow Training my friend. Do you have it in the cardboardy disc holder in that big package with the Wii Zapper, or a Wii case with a generic cover, not in the big package with the Wii Zapper; which is how I got mine for $1.10 at GameStop, no scratches or anything.

[Arseen]

Mine are:
Zelda
Zelda 2
Link to the past
Link's Awakening
Link's Awakening DX
Oracle of Ages
Oracle of Seasons
Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask
Twilight Princess WII
Skyward Sword

Zelda Collector's edition (NGC) x2 and OoT & OoT MQ bonus disc.

Legend of Zelda: Parallel Worlds cart (soon to be CIB)
Waiting CIB versions of Legend of Zelda: Goddess of Wisdom, Legend of Zelda: Parallel Worlds Redone and BS Legend of Zelda Map 3&4 to be released.

Then CIB NES Zelda repros.

[larryinc64]

My LTTP is on the SNES, got it at a retro game store near me for $25 a week or two ago.
I have a gold v1.0 and a grey v1.1 OOT N64 carts, Gold was $10-$15 online, grey was $0.50 at a tag sale.
I have 2 holographic MM carts, both for $0.50.
Both NGC games were from Blockbuster for $5 each, The WW has a security sticker on it and s missing the manual.
I have a CIB Wii Zapper with all the LCT stuff.

[larryinc64]

So I just started the game up again and was off to Ganon's castle, but ran into another problem. I entered the area and there was no bridge to get there so I run around a bit. There is a giant pillar with the same texture as the 2 blocks you had to push with the silver gloves, but even though it gives you the grab action on the B button, link wont grab it. So I run around a bit and fall in the hole 2 times and get annoyed so I look online and it turns out you have to run up the destroyed stairs in front and almost run into the pit to trigger a cut scene. Yet another bad desighn choice.

[Superchop]

Hmm I never really realized how close you need to get...I just remember running up there to check to see if there was a sort of hookshot thing or eye to shoot with the arrow. 

And the giant pillar there is such a waste...I think it's just 1 of 2 that you'll encounter in the game and it makes the item essentially useless afterwards :/

Actually a majority of the things you get are useless. 

[larryinc64]

Actually a majority of the things you get are useless. 

I say the most useless are the Deku nuts, the Ice Arrows and the green diamond. Everything else at least gets used 3 or so times.

[Superchop]

Lol actually I used the deku nuts on a certain boss.  Using it instead of the sword made me feel like I was insulting him. 

But yeah, I'd list the uselessness of the items but I think it's easier to list the useful ones instead :/

Slingshot/bow and arrow
Boomerang/hookshot
Bombs

That's it lol everything else I used either cause I was bored or needed it for puzzles.

[Ace Master Cire]

The empty bottles are pretty useful, though. I remember using an empty bottle to deflect the energy balls that Phantom Gannon and Gannon would throw at me in Ocarina of Time; instead of using the sword. I think I even tried that on the Phantom Gannon in Wind Waker, and Puppet Zelda in Twilight Princess too, and it still worked. Hooray for empty bottles!!!

[larryinc64]

I BEAT THE GAME!
The final boss was very easy, Shoot him in the face with the yellow arrows, stab his tail, shoot the face, stab the ass, Ect.

I'll write up my final opinion in a bit.

[Superchop]

Yeah, Ganon was pathetic for a final boss but really you don't even need all that.  The way I beat him is when he runs at me, I run at him, roll between his legs, z target his tail...and throw a deku nut down.  Believe it or not...it registers as a hit as if you hit him with the sword!  The only thing is that you'd need the Master sword for the final hit.  You can really use anything though to hit his tail...i've used the hammer, bow and arrow, both master and biggoron sword...but the deku nuts were easier :\

[larryinc64]

Final score: 8 or 9 out of 10

Pros:
-The world and most of the story was interesting and engrossing.
-A lot of fun and well thought out puzzles
-A lot of content, with side quests and hidden items, and the rewards for most of them were helpful.

Cons:
-Disappointing boss battles.
-Some puzzles and tasks seem like they are there to waist your time.
-Some puzzles defied logic, and the game gives you no help to fugue them out.
-Other small things here and there, read the 4 pages.

Favorite Temple:
Shadow Temple

Favorite Area:
Gerudo Fortress, The stealth part was fun, and so was the training ground.

[larryinc64]

First Impressions

I played up to where you get the ocarina back and so far I like the game. It was kinda annoying how the first to missions were fetch quests but they were not that bad. The concept is pretty cool, reminds me a bit of the movie Groundhog Day. I can see how the time travel can get annoying but we will see if it annoys me. I do like how frantic the game feels because of the timer.

[Arseen]

So which next Majora's Mask or Master's Quest?

[larryinc64]

Majora's Mask is next, as posted at the same time as you. I do not have Master Quest, but i have 2 copies of Majora's. I may play it eventually, but I want to get through a few other games first.

[WolfAlmighty]

Majora's Mask had a very dark undertone which I thought was done real well, especially since Zelda games aren't typically known for that.  Everyone is freaking out and/or leaving town on the third day, the moon is so close by then and looks menacing as all hell (which is tough to convey in the blocky polygons that the N64 was known for bringing), and even the changes in music give the final day a rather frantic and disturbing feeling.  Overall I was very impressed with the atmosphere in MM and even though it's much maligned by many Zelda fans, I personally love it.