Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap review finds a lot to like

by Ben Zackheim { Jan 12th 2005 at 12:00PM }

IGN has posted a glowing review of the first original Gameboy Advance Zelda game, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. The idea of playing a character two-pixels wide may seem a little risky, but leave it to Nintendo and the GBA to be the vessels of innovation. The reviewer doesn't find much to hit, except for some repetitive play and lack of a Four Swords-type mode. Maybe this will be the title that pulls us stragglers into the Zelda trap. Their 90% grade is right in between the press average and the reader average. Somehow that just makes it seem more valid.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Kamalot @ Dec 18th 2005 8:45PM

I am playing the last bit of the European import version of this game. It has been a wild ride, right up there with some of the best games I have played on a handheld or home console.

The GBA made me a believer first with Metroid Fusion. It was then that I realized it was seriously a console and not a kid�s toy. Since then, it has continually amazed me with things like Advance Wars, Fire Emblem, Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga and Pok?n.

If you get the chance, pick up the Minish cap. It is a brilliant game that puzzles the brain and engages the senses. The graphics, sound and gameplay are all top notch.

Ben @ Dec 18th 2005 8:45PM

That's my feeling about the GBA, as well. In fact, I'm running through Fire Emblem again and marvelling at how differently it plays a second time. This comes after I did another round of Advance Wars 2. I have rarely played a game through twice before. I'll pick this one up on your recommendation.