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| From: Nintendo
Category: Video Games
List Price: $34.99
Buy Used: $19.50
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New (46) Used (28) Collectible (4) from $19.50
Avg. Customer Rating:  120 reviews
Sales Rank: 203
Platform: Nintendo Ds
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Game Cartridge
Batteries Included: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo DS
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 0 x 0 x 0
MPN: DS-NTRPAZEE
UPC: 045496737788
EAN: 0045496737788
ASIN: B000FRV2UK
Release Date: October 1, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Not as fun as I remember, but a solid game for newcomers July 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've played nearly every Zelda game since the beginning (when I was 6) and I love the genre. Over the years, and that's a lot of years, the fundamental formula has never gotten old for me. There were a few games that strayed from the mainstream Zelda theme, and they were not as good because of it, but overall Zelda has been a great franchise and an excellent series of games.
This iteration of the Zelda series in particular I have found to be uninspiring. While I admit I'm not far into the game, it's mainly because I'm so bored by the game that I can't commit the time to playing it. I never played windwaker and so the characters, style, and plot seems foreign to me. Also, where the heck is Zelda? The name Tetra doesn't mean anything to me, but I can guess there must be some relation. Still, so far I don't like any of the characters and the controls take some getting used to. Maneuvering through obstacles is not very intuitive (like zig zags of fire that make me stretch across each side of the screen) but managable.
As for my girlfriend just started playing video games and has never played Zelda before. She absolutely adores it, and even bought her own pink DS to play it on. I can see the appeal to girls or kids, but I find it difficult as a grown man to relate to this cutesy sprite protaganist and the other childish characters. It just bores me. The Wii game was better since it has a darker, grittier feel that I could get into.
If the buyer of this product is a kid, a girl, a kid-girl, is new to zelda games in general, or just really likes having adventures with little kids in green, I would highly recommend this product. Otherwise, I would recommend that you try some of the other Zelda games. As I said, the series is a timeless classic but this one game seems like an abherration.
 I have only played Zelda Twilight Princess and Minish Cap and now ..this one. July 20, 2008
I love these zelda games. They are easy to get into even if you don't know the whole story line. I do plan to play the other ones though. This particular game is like a pirate-y action adventure role play game and it's tons of fun!!! The ds control scheme is pretty cool too. Also, for people who can never remember things and people to go back to, this version allows you to write on your map using the touch screen and stylus.
Great game...The Zelda Series continues its greatness July 19, 2008
The game is great. It is a perfect continuation of the GameCube game. If you are a fan of Zelda as much as I am, you will enjoy this game. The cartoonish graphics are the same as that of its predecessor on the GameCube. The game play is fun; the DS controls (touch screen) make it very enjoyable as well. This is a must have for DS owners.
very fun game July 14, 2008
this game utilizes the DS interface amazingly. not only does the stylus gameplay offer a new style to the Zelda games, but it continues with an awesome story that keeps you entertained the whole time. the gameplay is so dynamic- it's not just a button-pushing, running around kind of a game, but you can write notes on your map with your stylus to remember certain secrets, you actually blow into the DS microphone for Link to blow out fires, you yell into the microphone to get other characters attention, you close the screen to imprint symbols from the top screen to the bottom screen, and so on.
it's good. buy this game.
 Not Just a Kids' Game July 14, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
There are already lots of good reviews, so I thought I'd just add another perspective. I'm 53 years old, and I resisted this game for a long time, thinking it was just for kids. It looks like a silly kids' game, after all. But I thoroughly enjoyed it!
I normally play games only in single-player mode, and some games just aren't designed with that in mind. This one is. It's a story-driven adventure, complete with a variety of challenges and minigames. I followed along with a strategy guidebook, which helped when I got stumped. But overall, I found the game to be just challenging enough to hold my interest, without being daunting or frustrating.
Some reviewers complain about the repetition. I didn't find that intolerable. Yeah, you may revisit the same place many times, but it's something of a new challenge each time, and I rather enjoyed getting more and more familiar with the situations, better at handling them.
My only complaint (besides the cartoonish graphics and juvenile story, which still do go against my grain) is that it's not a replayable game. I don't suppose games of this type ever are. Once you've devoted many hours to making your way through the story, you're finished, and then it's time to buy another game. That's great for the game's publisher, but not necessary so great for the consumer. Personally I favor classic games like backgammon or chess, which are infinitely replayable.
Yet, there's something wonderful and compelling about a game which draws you into the story and carries you along. You end up feeling like you're enjoying a genuine (albeit imaginary) adventure. Sitting back in an easy chair with a game like this is a little like reading a fun novel or watching a movie, only you get to participate in the action at your own pace and be the star of the movie as it unfolds.
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