Zelda collectors edition gamecube-pro-g

There are multiple ways to get the disc. You can read about them right here. Earlier today IGNcube had the chance to take the final copy of the game for a spin and it's exactly as you might expect. The disc, which comes in its own neat, clean, box, features progressive scan support and requires up to 36 memory blocks for all saves. An intuitive interface enables you to easily scroll between which game or featurette you're most interested simply by pressing left or right on the control stick.

Majora's Mask boots with a disclaimer that warns of some sound problems that may occur throughout the adventure due to, we presume, unsolved streaming issues with the transition to GameCube. Predictably, both the original Zelda and Zelda II look just as you remember them.

The classic game actually holds up better than its sequel. The graphics of each game are clearly primitive in nature, but there remains a certain charm to them for nostalgic reasons.

That said, if you remember these games looking gorgeous, as we thought we did, then like us you're in for a surprise because they're not. The Nintendo 64 Zelda titles still impress. The presentation of Ocarina of Time is remarkable even by today's standards. The same can be said of Majora's Mask, with its comparatively darker, eerier style.

Sadly, Nintendo has done little more than emulate these games on GameCube. The stories, enemies, and item placements are as you remember them. However, each game has received a minor facelift. While the graphics remain the same, each game now runs at a higher resolution. This higher resolution lets you see more detail than is possible on the original system. All four games are included on one single Nintendo GameCube disc.

As an extra bonus, this GameCube title also includes a video retrospective feature. This GameCube video is a showcase of every title released up until This software was the first "Legend of Zelda" title in the series, and it takes its rightful place in this edition. Once the Triforce is collected, he slays Ganon and save the day.

Every collector should play this title at least once, as it is a piece of gaming history. This title took a different approach from the previous one.

Instead of a top-down view, this title is a side-scrolling action game. It also features more RPG elements than its predecessor. Once again, the princess has fallen to evil, and it is up to Link to rescue her. Evil forces seek to resurrect Ganon, and only our hero can stop them and save the princess. You fight all new villains, many of whom make appearances in later games such as "The Wind Waker.

This title has Link traveling back and forth between different time periods to stop Ganon once again. This edition of the title features smoother scrolling and faster loading than the original version. This title used the same graphical engine but had a different gameplay twist.

Instead of traveling to the future, Link now goes back three days into the past. This time travel gimmick adds new twists to the standard franchise formula. Link also wears different masks, and each mask bestows new powers upon him. All four of these games provide over hours of gameplay. Newcomers to the world of Nintendo love this introduction to the classic franchise, and old fans of the franchise enjoy the trip down memory lane.

The game is rated E for everyone, making it suitable for gamers of all ages and skill levels to add to their collection. Play the ocarina to summon a horse, solve puzzles, change time, and more Find and use over 20 masks that grant Link new abilities Take on emulated versions of four classic Legend of Zelda titles. Similar problems have been reported to exist in the emulated version of Ocarina of Time , including lack of lens flares when looking at the sun.

Despite these concerns, it was still received very well by fans of the series. These problems appear to stem from problems with Nintendo's proprietary emulator rather than the ROMs themselves, as they have been successfully run on various fan-created emulators without many commonly cited problems occurring. Additionally, fan-made emulators have had various bugs and compatibility fixes applied to them over several years, whereas Nintendo's emulator will obviously not receive any such support.

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