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Originally released in 2002, The Wind Waker is unusual in that it takes place on a series of islands rather than in the land of Hyrule, and Princess Zelda doesn't even put in an appearance. Everything else is in order though, from its likable, kinetic-feeling combat, to the succession of subterranean dungeons, which feel meagre compared with other outings in the series. Regarded at the time as a bit of a rush job (almost unheard of for Nintendo), its resplendent HD makeover leaves the game practically unaltered, just giving it a shiny new exterior. Although not the finest Zelda game, this is still a sweet slice of exploration and puzzle solving.
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