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| developer=[[Flagship]]
 
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| publisher=[[Nintendo]]
 
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|release='''Game Boy Color'''<br />JP February 27, 2001<br/>US May 14, 2001<br/>EU October 5, 2001<br />'''3DS Virtual Console'''<br />JP February 27, 2013<br />US/PAL May 30, 2013<br />SK April 20, 2016
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|release=JP February 27, 2001<br/>US May 14, 2001<br/>EU October 5, 2001
 
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'''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages''' is a [[Portal: The Legend of Zelda|Zelda]] game for the [[Game Boy Color]]. It was released at the same time as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]'', which it acts as a companion to.
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'''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages''' is a [[Portal: Legend of Zelda|Zelda]] game for the [[Gameboy Color]]. It was released at the same time as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]'', which it acts as a companion to.
  
 
=Development=
 
=Development=
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=Gameplay=
 
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''Oracle of Ages'' plays much like ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', the only previous ''Zelda'' handheld game. It uses the same two button control system and features the same balance of exploration, puzzle-solving, and action. One minor addition in both of the ''Oracle'' games is the addition of collectible rings, which can be equipped to enable a variety of different effects.
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''Oracle of Ages'' plays much like ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', the only previous ''Zelda'' handheld game. It uses the same two button control system and features the same balance of exploration, puzzle-solving, and action.
  
 
The central item of ''Oracle of Ages'' is the Harp of Ages. Using the Harp of Ages, the player can travel through time. By traveling between the past and present, Link can solve puzzles. For example, by pushing a rock in the river in the past, the river will change it's course.
 
The central item of ''Oracle of Ages'' is the Harp of Ages. Using the Harp of Ages, the player can travel through time. By traveling between the past and present, Link can solve puzzles. For example, by pushing a rock in the river in the past, the river will change it's course.
  
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Another unique feature is the connectivity the game shares with ''Oracle of Seasons''. At the end of the game, the player is given a password that allows them to play an alternate version of ''Oracle of Seasons'' in which the game is changed slightly to act as a sequel to ''Oracle of Ages''. A password from a completed ''Oracle of Seasons'' does the same for ''Oracle of Ages'', and one game must be played in sequel version in order to reach the games' true final act. Passwords can also be used to obtatin upgraded items and to transfer rings from one game to another.
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Another unique feature is the connectivity the game shares with ''Oracle of Seasons''. At the end of the game, the player is given a password that allows them an alternate version of ''Oracle of Seasons''. The game is changed slightly to become a sequel to ''Oracle of Ages''. A password from ''Oracle of Seasons'' does the same for ''Oracle of Ages''. Passwords can also be used to get upgraded items and to transfer rings from one game to another.
  
 
=Continuity Notes=
 
=Continuity Notes=
  
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*The ''Oracle'' games had an uncertain timeline placement until the release of the [[Hyrule Historia]]. On the current version of the official timeline, the ''Oracle'' games take place after ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', and all four games follow the same Link and Zelda. The timeline also shows that ''Seasons'' canonically is the first ''Oracle'' game. These games all take place on the branch of the ''Zelda'' timeline in which Link failed to defeat Ganon at the end of ''Ocarina of Time''. There are several possible continuity errors associated with this, as Zelda seems to be meeting Link for the first time, there is no explanation for this [[Impa]]'s absence from ''A Link to the Past'' (aside from possibly already investigating the other lands), and both Link and Zelda have younger-looking designs than those used in ''A Link to the Past'' and ''Link's Awakening''.
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*This game takes place at a time when [[Ganon]] is already deceased, which would seem to place it at a late point in the series. The [[Triforce]] also appears to be in Hyrulean possession (although the status of the Triforce is not clearly possessed), which would match up with the endings of ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'' as well as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
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*This game takes place at a time when [[Ganon]] is already deceased and the [[Triforce]] also appears to be in Hyrulean possession (although the status of the Triforce is not clearly possessed). This could follow the endings of either ''[[Zelda II: The Adventure of Link]]'' and ''A Link to the Past'', and the latter choice turned out to be canon.
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*[[Twinrova]] specifically appears and plays a vital role in the revival of Ganon. This connects with ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', where they were introduced as Ganondorf's surrogate mothers. It is uncertain but clearly possible that these two are the same witches. The only point of possible doubt is their apparent death during ''Ocarina'', although then again revelations about the ending of ''Ocarina'' make it possible that they survived in the other timeline.
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*[[Twinrova]] specifically appears and plays a vital role in the revival of Ganon. This connects with ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', where they were introduced as Ganondorf's surrogate mothers. It is uncertain but clearly possible that these two are the same witches. The only point of possible doubt is their apparent death during ''Ocarina'', which seems to have still occurred in this branch of the timeline.
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*Link starts both games with a Triforce mark in his hand, which is shown to be the mark of the hero. This specifically acts as a callback to ''Zelda II''.
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*Link starts both games with a Triforce mark in his hand, which is shown to be the mark of the hero. This specifically acts as a callback to ''Zelda II''. In light of the timeline placement, the Triforce mark may be due to the Link having used the Triforce in ''A Link to the Past''.
 
 
*These games also features new versions of various characters from both ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. Although this would be a recurring feature in future games, these were the first games to reuse characters without an in-game explanation.
 
*These games also features new versions of various characters from both ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]''. Although this would be a recurring feature in future games, these were the first games to reuse characters without an in-game explanation.
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* The ending of the linked ''Oracle of Ages''/''Seasons'' game seemed to foreshadow ''Link's Awakening'' as Link is seen leaving on a ship while what appears to be a storm is seen in the distance. The Hyrule Historia did originally place the ''Oracle'' games between ''A Link to the Past'' and ''Link's Awakening'', but Nintendo later revised the timeline through their official website so that ''Link's Awakening'' happened first.
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* The ending of the linked ''Oracle of Ages''/''Seasons'' game could be possible foreshadowing to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', as Link is seen leaving on a ship while what appears to be a storm is seen in the distance. It seems to be set to lead directly into the opening scenario of ''Link's Awakening'', although it has been most commonly cited (and originally intended) as a follow-up to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
  
 
=Legacy=
 
=Legacy=
  
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The ''Oracle'' games marked the beginning of Flagship and Capcom's role in making ''Zelda'' games. They continued with several more contributions in the following years, some of which incorporated nods to the ''Oracle'' games, until they ended with ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' in 2004.
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The ''Oracle'' games marked the beginning of Flagship and Capcom's role in making ''Zelda'' games. They continued with several more contributions in the following years, some of which incorporated nods to the ''Oracle'' games, until they ended with ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]''.
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==Ports/Remakes==
 
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*In 2013, it was released for download through the [[3DS]]'s eShop as part of the [[3DS Virtual Console]] at the same time as ''Seasons''.
 
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*In July 2023, it was added to the [[Switch]]'s digital library of [[Game Boy]] games that could be played by [[Nintendo Switch Online]] subscribers.
 
  
 
==Sequels==
 
==Sequels==
  
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The next game in the ''Zelda'' series was ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', which was released with a remake of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
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The next game in the Zelda series is ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords|Four Swords]]'', which was released with a remake of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''.
  
 
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