It isn’t because the graphics don’t look like something out of Hollywood, they just do not appeal to me. Don’t forget to make note of the other portion of that statement though, because graphics alone do not keep me from playing a game: “and partially due to simply being engrossed in other games at the time.”

I can’t even begin to tell you how disappointed I am to read this. And here I thought you weren’t one of those elitist “graphic” snobs who overlook outstanding games because the graphics don’t look like something out of Hollywood. *sigh*

Wind Waker is, in my opinion, the second best game in the series. (I think Majora’s Mask is the best. Partially for the innovative game play, partially for the story, but also for being a game to managed to successfully capture the “Groundhog Day” story/effect in a game, and did it perfectly. It’s only real criticism is the repetition of having to play through the same day over and over again, but there’s enough going on that the repetition is kept to a bearable minimum. But I digress…)

The only real negative the Wind Waker has is the constant need to sail everywhere, and occasionally that aspect can wear thin after awhile. But in terms of story and play control, it easily stands head and shoulders above all other Zelda games. While the game may be a bit old now, I’m certain that if I started playing it I’d get just as wrapped up in it again as I did back when I first played it.

I’ve only successfully managed to “finish” about a dozen games in my lifetime, despite having played hundreds. I’m happy to say that not only is Wind Waker on that list, but it definitely ranks up near the top.