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| − | '''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages''' is an [[Portal: Zelda|Zelda]] game for the [[Gameboy Color]]. It was released at the same time as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]''. | + | '''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages''' is an [[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. |
=Story= | =Story= | ||
| − | [[Link]] is called by the [[Triforce]] to the temple it | + | [[Link]] is called by the [[Triforce]] to the temple in which it is held. After touching the Triforce, Link is transported to a forest. Hearing a woman scream, Link finds a woman surrounded by monsters. Link saves the woman and she introduces herself as [[Impa]]. Impa asks Link to help her find a singer in the forest. Soon, they find [[Nayru]] singing to the animals of the wood. A shadow emerges from Impa and reveals herself as [[Veran]]. Veran possess Naryu and, using Naryu's abilities as Oracle of Ages, disrupts the time flow. |
| − | Impa gives Link a sword and sends him to he Maku Tree in Labrynna City. The Maku Tree has disappeared in the present due to Veran's interference, so Link travels to the past. When Link visits the Maku Tree, he is told he must gather the eight Essences of Time. | + | Impa gives Link a sword and sends him to he Maku Tree in Labrynna City. The Maku Tree has disappeared in the present due to Veran's interference, so Link travels to the past to save it. When Link visits the restored [[Maku Tree]] in the present, he is told he must gather the eight Essences of Time. |
=Gameplay= | =Gameplay= | ||
| − | ''Oracle of Ages'' plays much like ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''. It uses the same two button control system and features the same balance of exploration, puzzle-solving, and action. | + | ''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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==Sequels== | ==Sequels== | ||
| − | The next game in the Zelda series is ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]]''. | + | The next game in the Zelda series is ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords|Four Swords]]''. |
| − | + | =Trivia= | |
* The ending of the linked Oracle of Ages/Seasons game could be possible foreshadowing to [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]] | * The ending of the linked Oracle of Ages/Seasons game could be possible foreshadowing to [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]] | ||
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| Full Title | The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages |
| Developer | Flagship |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| System | Gameboy Color |
| Release Date | JP February 27, 2001 US May 14, 2001 EU October 5, 2001 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Gallery | Gallery |
| Rating | ESRB: E |
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages is an 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.
Story
Link is called by the Triforce to the temple in which it is held. After touching the Triforce, Link is transported to a forest. Hearing a woman scream, Link finds a woman surrounded by monsters. Link saves the woman and she introduces herself as Impa. Impa asks Link to help her find a singer in the forest. Soon, they find Nayru singing to the animals of the wood. A shadow emerges from Impa and reveals herself as Veran. Veran possess Naryu and, using Naryu's abilities as Oracle of Ages, disrupts the time flow.
Impa gives Link a sword and sends him to he Maku Tree in Labrynna City. The Maku Tree has disappeared in the present due to Veran's interference, so Link travels to the past to save it. When Link visits the restored Maku Tree in the present, he is told he must gather the eight Essences of Time.
Gameplay
Oracle of Ages plays much like 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.
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.
Legacy
Sequels
The next game in the Zelda series is Four Swords.
Trivia
- The ending of the linked Oracle of Ages/Seasons game could be possible foreshadowing to The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening