Nostalgia for classic games has never been stronger, and Nintendo continues to meet this demand by enriching its online catalog! The latest update to Nintendo Switch 's online offering brings two mythical games from The Legend of Zelda saga : Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages. Released together in 2001 on Game Boy Color, these games offer a challenge and a new ending if both are completed, a rather original idea that marked the era.
In Oracle of Seasons, our valiant hero Link is able to manipulate the seasons in the land of Holodrum, while in Oracle of Ages, he travels to two different eras in the region of Labrynna. These complementary adventures create new passages and solve puzzles, enriching the gameplay experience. The special feature of these two episodes is that they can be combined thanks to a password system, unlocking the true final boss and the true ending, an ingenious system that certainly helped sell nearly 4 million copies on Game Boy Color.
This re-release is not just a chance for gamers to relive these classic adventures; it also marks an important moment in the career of a certain Hidemaro Fujibayashi, who directed these games and is more recently responsible for Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. With over 10 million copies of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sold in just three days, comparison with sales ofOracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages shows the remarkable evolution of the franchise.
The perfect opportunity for veterans to dive back into these nuggets from the past, and for the new generation to discover these classics. On your Joy Cons!
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