The Oracle titles are two games that have been buried by the sands of time. This is partially due to the fact that they have not been re-released on a virtual service since they first launched on the Gameboy Color in 2001.
Seeing the two games replayed on the Zelda Dungeon Twitch TV stream made me recall my limited time with the titles but also the strengths and shortcomings of the duo. Both titles featured dual layered overworlds with Seasons tackling Holodrum and Subrosia while Ages focused on the world of Labrynna in its past and present. Both games boasted eight dungeons and then a final showdown with the boss-Onox and Veran in Seasons and Ages, respectively. Ages was the longer game but Seasons presented the more unique twist switching between the four seasons since the time travelling twist had already made an appearance in Ocarina of Time. The strong point and what set the two apart from the rest of the franchise, however, was the link feature leading to an epic confrontation with Twinrova and Ganon.
The games weren't perfect but the few pitfalls they suffered weren't anything overly major. Obviously, it would have been nice if they featured a different style from Link's Awakening but considering it was made by a third part-Capcom-the final product held up well. Also, Onox and Veran were weak villains who were essentially pawns working for Twinrova.
But enough of my thoughts on these games. I'd like to hear yours. What are your thoughts on the Oracle games? Would you like to see any elements from the sub series return? If so, which ones?
Seeing the two games replayed on the Zelda Dungeon Twitch TV stream made me recall my limited time with the titles but also the strengths and shortcomings of the duo. Both titles featured dual layered overworlds with Seasons tackling Holodrum and Subrosia while Ages focused on the world of Labrynna in its past and present. Both games boasted eight dungeons and then a final showdown with the boss-Onox and Veran in Seasons and Ages, respectively. Ages was the longer game but Seasons presented the more unique twist switching between the four seasons since the time travelling twist had already made an appearance in Ocarina of Time. The strong point and what set the two apart from the rest of the franchise, however, was the link feature leading to an epic confrontation with Twinrova and Ganon.
The games weren't perfect but the few pitfalls they suffered weren't anything overly major. Obviously, it would have been nice if they featured a different style from Link's Awakening but considering it was made by a third part-Capcom-the final product held up well. Also, Onox and Veran were weak villains who were essentially pawns working for Twinrova.
But enough of my thoughts on these games. I'd like to hear yours. What are your thoughts on the Oracle games? Would you like to see any elements from the sub series return? If so, which ones?
