wind waker was the first game of zelda that i played so i always had liked the cartoon-style games of the series. i didn't realize people didn't like this game..
At first, my impression was "What is this? This doesn't look like a zelda game to me..." then i looked at the cover and it was a zelda game. I still dont own the game itself, but i can still borrow it from my friend.
I loved the graphics and the game in general, but some ppl like dark M rated games because they want to feel older. Graphics only enhance games not make them worse imo.
The Wind Waker's graphics are superior to all other Zelda games in my opinion. If that game were to be released in HD, it would fit in with today's xbox and ps3 games
It's just an expectation thing, people wanted OoT 2002, but what they got was Wind Waker, it's like when you're craving a juicy steak, but instead you get a delicious vegetable soup; it's not bad, just not what you wanted.
I think it's because some people seem to think it is more childish looking and they wouldn't want to get caught playing this game. But on the contrary, the graphics are intensely profounding and I definitely give credit to Nintendo for making a very delicate and gambling decision on these graphics.