This was the first long game I ever beat, way back in like 2008. I was either 7 or 8 at the time. A lot of things about it are truly special, while others aren't the best compared to other Zeldas. I'd say that its pacing is ehhhh, the amount of dungeons is a little ehhh, the complexity isnt to my liking, etc.
Positives are plenty, the amazing soundtrack headed by Minegishi in his first time composing most of a zelda ost, the timeless art style, the story and lore is decent and surprisingly dark while still being easy to understand for the younger kids.
In my time since playing it and, y'know, growing up, I have definitely changed opinions on it over the years. Its a FANTASTIC starter game for people getting into zelda and adventure games in general. I'd recommend it, then tell someone to move on to one of the other Zelda's, like Ocarina or Twilight princess, then after those, move on to something like Majora. Anyway, great game.
Positives are plenty, the amazing soundtrack headed by Minegishi in his first time composing most of a zelda ost, the timeless art style, the story and lore is decent and surprisingly dark while still being easy to understand for the younger kids.
In my time since playing it and, y'know, growing up, I have definitely changed opinions on it over the years. Its a FANTASTIC starter game for people getting into zelda and adventure games in general. I'd recommend it, then tell someone to move on to one of the other Zelda's, like Ocarina or Twilight princess, then after those, move on to something like Majora. Anyway, great game.