The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons: Difference between revisions

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|developer= [[Capcom]]

|publisher= [[Nintendo]]

|released= '''Game Boy Color'''

{{Release

|JP= February 27, 2001<ref name="E 7"/>

'''Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console'''

{{Release

|JP= February 27, 2013<ref name="jp release">{{Cite Web|retrieved=July 14, 2013 |url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/eshop/vc/qadj/index.html |title=<nowiki>ニンテンドー3DS｜ゼルダの伝説 ふしぎの木の実 時空の章｜Nintendo</nowiki> |site=Nintendo}}</ref>

}}

|canon= Canon<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E|publisher= |page= 10}}</ref>

|predecessor= {{MM}}

After completing one of the two games, they can be linked to form a single, linear plot (as opposed to two parallel ones) with an alternate ending. [[Linked Game|Game-linking]] also unlocks extra content, such as new items.<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= PH|publisher= Prima|page=5}}</ref> The game is named after its central character, [[Din (Oracle)|Din, Oracle of Seasons]], and the element that is manipulated by Link in the game, the four seasons.

==Story==

==Game Information==

===Development===

{{OoS|-}}, along with {{OoA|-}}, were the first ''The Legend of Zelda'' titles to be developed by a third-party. They were designed by [[Capcom]], which later went on to develop two more titles for {{TLoZ|Series}} on the [[Game Boy Advance]] ({{FS}} and {{TMC}}).

Miyamoto proposed the creation of the "Triforce Series", a trilogy, to supersede the current projects.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=When Okamoto ran into trouble attempting to remake the original Legend of Zelda for the Game Boy Color, Miyamoto came to the rescue with his idea for a trilogy called the Triforce series.|url= http://web.archive.org/web/20130320043923/http://www.1up.com/news/25-things-you-did-not-know-about-zelda?pager.offset=2|title= 25 Things You Didn't Know About The Legend of Zelda|1UP.com}}</ref> Each title was to focus on a different gameplay element, each relating to one of the three powers of the [[Triforce]] (i.e., Wisdom, Power, and Courage). What was originally meant to be the remake of ''The Legend of Zelda'' became the ''Chapter of Power'' (later known as ''Mystical Seed of Power''), which was action-based.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= One game was to focus on action (Chapter of Power), one was to focus on puzzles (Chapter of Wisdom), while the gameplay focus of the third (Chapter of Courage) was never officially announced.|url= http://web.archive.org/web/20070210212822/http://gameboy.ign.com/objects/873/873036.html|title= The Legend of Zelda: The Third Oracle|site= IGN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Later in development, this series of Zelda games and its three titles were given a new story concept the official name, The Legend of Zelda: Mystical Seed of Power, Mystical Seed of Courage, and Mystical Seed of Wisdom.|url= http://web.archive.org/web/20070210212822/http://gameboy.ign.com/objects/873/873036.html|title= The Legend of Zelda: The Third Oracle|site= IGN}}</ref> The ''Tale of Power'' was demonstrated at the {{Wp|Nintendo World|Nintendo Space World}} trade show in 1999; it was the only title of the three to be presented. The demo of the game had [[Princess Zelda]], keeper of the seasons, captured by [[Ganon]], who stole the [[Rod of Seasons]] to throw the four seasons of [[Hyrule]] into disarray while sending [[Hyrule Castle]] and the rod to [[Subrosia|another realm]] - a precursor to the plot of {{OoS|-}}.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Princess Zelda, keeper of the seasons, and the mysterious Triforce of Power have been kidnapped by the series' token villain, Ganon. Knowing this, Link embarks on a new adventure to once again free the princess from the clutches of the villainous thief. Ganon, now aware of Link's powers, quickly splits the Triforce of Power into eight pieces and hides them throughout the land. Even worse, Ganon has taken the Rod of the Seasons (a wand that controls the flow of time) and beamed it along with Hyrule Castle to an other-dimensional realm. Spring, summer, fall and winter in the land of Hyrule have fallen into complete disarray. With the help of the other-dimensional Ulra Tribe and the Mystery Tree that houses the spirits, Link must now venture through the world of Hyrule and find a way into the other dimension.|url= http://web.archive.org/web/20131028000121/http://www.ign.com/articles/1999/08/28/hands-on-zelda|title= Hands-on Zelda|site= IGN}}</ref> In the demo, Link uses the Rod of Seasons to manipulate the seasons of winter, spring, summer, and autumn in order to solve puzzles.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= Using the Rod of the Seasons, Link can change the seasons from spring, over summer and fall to winter. Naturally, the landscape also changes slightly with the seasons, making for many interesting puzzles.|url= http://web.archive.org/web/20131028000121/http://www.ign.com/articles/1999/08/28/hands-on-zelda|title= Hands-on Zelda|site= IGN}}</ref> Several characters of {{OoS|-}} also make an appearance, such as the "Mystery Tree" ([[Maku Tree]]), "Rikki" ([[Ricky]]), "Mable" ([[Maple]]), and the "Ulra Tribe" ([[Subrosian]]s).<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= In addition to Link's usual range of attacks and moves, he can now meet up with a kangaroo named Rikki and ride in its pouch. The player then controls Rikki, who can jump the distance of one square at the time or perform punch attacks with his boxing gloves. Much like Yoshi in Super Mario World, Rikki comes in handy when Link can't overcome an obstacle with his own power. Another friendly character, the witch Mable, appears at certain moments in the game and sets off a number of events that drive the game forward.|url= http://web.archive.org/web/20131028000121/http://www.ign.com/articles/1999/08/28/hands-on-zelda|title= Hands-on Zelda|site= IGN}}</ref>

Through {{OoS|-}}'s tumultuous development, certain elements of the game hearken back to its days as a remake of the original [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] title. Such elements include [[Gnarled Root Dungeon]], several recurring [[Bosses in Oracle of Seasons|bosses]], and the prevalence of [[Old Man|Old Men]].

Holodrum is unique in that it is the only land to feature the four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and autumn. The world changes with the seasons: lakes freeze in winter, flowers bloom in spring, creeks and lakes dry up in summer, and [[Mushroom]]s are ready to be picked in autumn.<ref>{{Cite|Holodrum has four seasons: spring, summer, fall and winter. The world changes with the seasons. In spring, blast blooms can send you high in the air; summer reveals creek beds and lake bottoms. In fall, leaves open new paths and mushrooms are ready to be picked. In winter, snow blocks trails and lakes freeze.|N/A|OoS}}</ref> With the four seasons out of order, Holodrum experiences all four seasons at once, creating a colorful world where all at once Link can observe the whiteness of the [[snow]] in winter, the blooming flowers in spring, the lush green vegetation in summer, and the changing colors of the leaves in autumn.  

===Timeline Placement===

[[File:Oracles Limited Edition Interior.jpg|thumb|150px|right|The limited edition adventure set]]

===Limited Editions===

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