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| name = ''The Minish Cap'' | | name = ''The Minish Cap'' | ||
| logo = [[File: | | logo = [[File:TMC logo.png]] | ||
| boxart = [[File:Minish-Cap-Cover.jpg]] | | boxart = [[File:Minish-Cap-Cover.jpg]] | ||
| related = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]''<br/>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|Four Swords Adventures]]'' | |||
| release [[Game Boy Advance]] = | | release [[Game Boy Advance]] = | ||
{{Region|jp|y=2004|m=11|d=4}} | {{Region|jp|y=2004|m=11|d=4}} | ||
{{Region|eu|y=2004|m=11|d= | {{Region|eu|y=2004|m=11|d=12}} | ||
{{Region|us|y=2005|m=1|d=10}} | {{Region|us|y=2005|m=1|d=10}} | ||
{{Region|au|y=2005|m=4|d=7}} | {{Region|au|y=2005|m=4|d=7}} | ||
| developer = [[Capcom]] | | release [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Virtual Console]] (Ambassadors) = | ||
{{Region|au|y=2011|m=12|d=15}} | |||
{{Region|us|y=2011|m=12|d=16}} | |||
{{Region|eu|y=2011|m=12|d=16}} | |||
{{Region|jp|y=2011|m=12|d=16}} | |||
| release [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U Virtual Console]] = | |||
{{Region|us|y=2014|m=6|d=5}} | |||
{{Region|jp|y=2014|m=4|d=30}} | |||
{{Region|eu|y=2014|m=5|d=29}} | |||
{{Region|au|y=2014|m=5|d=29}} | |||
| release [[Nintendo Switch]] Online + Expansion Pack = {{region|ww|y=2023|m=2|d=8}} | |||
| developer = [[Capcom]]<br/> [[Flagship]] | |||
| producer = [[Keiji Inafune]] | | producer = [[Keiji Inafune]] | ||
| director = [[Hidemaro Fujibayashi]] | | director = [[Hidemaro Fujibayashi]] | ||
| walkthrough = [ | | walkthrough = [https://www.zeldadungeon.net/the-minish-cap-walkthrough/ Walkthrough] | ||
| guides = | | guides = | ||
[ | [[The Minish Cap Bosses|Bosses]] | ||
[ | [[The Minish Cap Bottles|Bottles]] | ||
[ | [[The Minish Cap Characters|Characters]] | ||
[ | [[Gallery:The_Minish_Cap_Enemies|Enemies]] | ||
[[The Minish Cap Fairy Fountains|Fairy Fountains]] | |||
[ | [[Figurines]] | ||
[ | [[The Minish Cap Goron Quest|Goron Quest]] | ||
[ | [[The Minish Cap Heart Pieces|Heart Pieces]] | ||
[ | [[The Minish Cap Items|Items]] | ||
[ | [[The Minish Cap Story|Story]] | ||
[ | [[Swordsman Newsletter|Swordsman Newsletters]] | ||
[ | [[Tiger Scroll|Tiger Scrolls]] | ||
[ | [[Wind Crest|Wind Crests]] | ||
[ | |||
| gallery = | | gallery = | ||
[ | [[zdgallery:65|Official Art]] | ||
[ | [[zdgallery:66|Screenshots]] | ||
| music = | | music = | ||
[ | [[The Minish Cap Soundtrack|Soundtrack]] | ||
}}</ | }}<section end=infobox /> | ||
{{ZD|[ | {{ZD|[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/the-minish-cap-walkthrough/ ''The Minish Cap'' Walkthrough]}} | ||
Nearly two years after the release of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', Nintendo released the next handheld adventure | Nearly two years after the release of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'', Nintendo released the next handheld adventure in the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], '''''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap'''''. This time utilizing a modified version of the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' art style altered to be more in line with ''The Wind Waker'' art style. The game uses an improved version of the interface found in the Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles. | ||
This game introduced a new race to the series which hasn't been seen in any other | This game introduced a new race to the series which hasn't been seen in any other game since: the [[Minish]] (or Picori). These small creatures can only be seen by children, meaning that Link can interact with them throughout his adventure. Early on in the game, Link meets up with [[Ezlo]], a transfigured Minish who joins Link as his iconic cap and gives tips along the way. Using Ezlo's mystical powers, Link is able to shrink down at various portals throughout [[Hyrule]] and enter the small world of the Minish, solving puzzles and entering dungeons that were previously inaccessible. | ||
One of the game's primary goals is to gather the | One of the game's primary goals is to gather the [[Four Elements]] in order to restore power to the [[Four Sword]], allowing Link to progressively split into mirror images of himself in order to battle enemies and solve puzzles. That, along with the final boss, reveals that this game is the prequel to the ''Four Swords'' games, setting the stage for those adventures. | ||
Many of the sounds, including Link's voice, were taken from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', though the game resembles ''The Wind Waker'' more. | Many of the sounds, including Link's voice, were taken from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', though the game resembles ''The Wind Waker'' more. | ||
While only being released for the Game Boy Advance for nearly seven years, ''The Minish Cap'' was released on the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Virtual Console]] as a part of the exclusive ten Game Boy Advance games for the Ambassador program. Three years after the re-release, ''The Minish Cap'' was released on the [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]] [[Virtual Console]], being the first time non-Ambassadors could play it since its initial release. | |||
With the {{date|y=2023|m=2|d=8}} [[Nintendo Direct]], it was announced that Game Boy Advance games were coming to the [[Nintendo Switch]] subscription service Switch Online's higher-tier "Expansion Pack". The first set of games was released the same day, including ''The Minish Cap''. | |||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
{{Main|The Minish Cap Story}} | [[File:TMC Picori Blade.png|35px|left]]{{Main|The Minish Cap Story}} | ||
Princess Zelda visits her childhood friend, Link, who lives with his grandfather, the royal blacksmith, Smith. Smith asks Link to bring a sword he created to the King of Hyrule to present to the winner of the tournament at the Picori Festival, in celebration of when the Picori last came to Hyrule 100 years ago to the day. The two go to Hyrule Town to join in the festivities. | |||
After, the King presents the winner of the tournament with Smith's sword and allows them to touch the sacred Picori Blade, binding the Bound Chest shut. However, it is revealed that the winner, Vaati, has malicious intent, and breaks the Picori Blade, opening the Bound Chest and flooding Hyrule with monsters. He then turns Princess Zelda to stone and flees the area. Vaati was after the Light Force, that golden light that was once wielded by the hero mentioned in the legends of the Picori. | |||
This game follows the young Link who sets out on a quest to save [[Zelda (The Minish Cap)|Princess Zelda]] from the evil Wind Mage [[Vaati]], who also causes trouble for the rest of Hyrule. To Link's aid come the small Picori and a strange talking cap named Ezlo, who grants Link the ability to turn into the size of a Picori and hops on his head as a hat. | |||
==Races== | ==Races== | ||
{{:Category:The Minish Cap Races}} | {{:Category:The Minish Cap Races}} | ||
==Characters== | |||
{{Galbox|The Minish Cap Characters}} | |||
==Enemies== | ==Enemies== | ||
{{ | {{Galbox|The Minish Cap Enemies}} | ||
}} | |||
==Bosses== | ==Bosses== | ||
{{ | {{Galbox|The Minish Cap Bosses}} | ||
==Items== | ==Items== | ||
{{ | {{Galbox|The Minish Cap Items}} | ||
==Locations== | ==Locations== | ||
{{ | {{Galbox|The Minish Cap Locations}} | ||
==Other media== | ==Other media== | ||
* [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Manga)]] | * [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Manga)]] | ||
==The Legend of Zelda Triforce GBA SP== | ==The Legend of Zelda Triforce GBA SP== | ||
In Europe the game could also be obtained by a limited edition bundle with a golden Game Boy Advance Supreme crested with a [[Triforce]]. Only 25,000 were given to stores. However, Nintendo created 300 Limited Edition Collectors Boxes. The boxes contained: ''The Minish Cap''; the Golden GBA SP and a long sleeved shirt and hat. | In Europe, the game could also be obtained by a [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Limited Edition Pak|limited edition bundle]] with a golden Game Boy Advance Supreme crested with a [[Triforce]]. Only 25,000 were given to stores. However, Nintendo created 300 Limited Edition Collectors Boxes. The boxes contained: ''The Minish Cap''; the Golden GBA SP and a long sleeved shirt and hat. | ||
==Merchandise and Product== | ==Merchandise and Product== | ||
* [[The Minish Cap Yujin Gashapon Phone Strap Figures]] are a set of 7 phone-strap figures, that were produced in 2004 by Tomy Yujin, and sold for 100 yen a piece. | * [[The Minish Cap Yujin Gashapon Phone Strap Figures]] are a set of 7 phone-strap figures, that were produced in 2004 by Tomy Yujin, and sold for 100 yen a piece. | ||
== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The logo for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' featured in pre-release material and some commercials featured the [[Master Sword]] rather than the [[Four Sword]]. In the final game, the Master Sword does not appear at all. | |||
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' is the only main-series [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' game]] with [[Hyrule]] as its overworld that does not feature a desert. | |||
*In the European version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the [[Mt. Crenel Mineral Water]] found on [[Mt. Crenel]] is called the Hot Spring Water. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
{{main|Gallery:The Minish Cap}} | |||
{{see also|Gallery:The Minish Cap Characters|Gallery:The Minish Cap Enemies}} | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:Link-Ezlo-Forest-Minish.png|Link with the [[Forest Minish]] | |||
File:Link-Minish-Portal.png|Link inside a [[Minish Portal]] | |||
File:Link-Fighting-Red-Dark-Nut.png|Link fighting a [[Red Darknut]] at the [[Palace of Winds (The Minish Cap)|Palace of Winds]] | |||
File:Link-Fighting-Black-Knight.png|Link fighting a [[Black Knight]] at [[Dark Hyrule Castle]] | |||
File:Angry Link and Ezlo - The Minish Cap art.png|Link and [[Ezlo]] | |||
File:Link Displeased Ezlo - The Minish Cap art.png | |||
File:Zelda The Minish Cap.png|[[Zelda (The Minish Cap)|Zelda]] | |||
File:Vaati TMC.png|[[Vaati]] | |||
File:TMC Minish.png|[[Forest Minish]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Screenshots=== | |||
<gallery heights=80> | |||
File:TMC-1.png | File:TMC-1.png | ||
File:TMC-2.png | File:TMC-2.png | ||
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Nearly two years after the release of The Wind Waker, Nintendo released the next handheld adventure in the The Legend of Zelda series, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. This time utilizing a modified version of the Four Swords art style altered to be more in line with The Wind Waker art style. The game uses an improved version of the interface found in the Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles.
This game introduced a new race to the series which hasn't been seen in any other game since: the Minish (or Picori). These small creatures can only be seen by children, meaning that Link can interact with them throughout his adventure. Early on in the game, Link meets up with Ezlo, a transfigured Minish who joins Link as his iconic cap and gives tips along the way. Using Ezlo's mystical powers, Link is able to shrink down at various portals throughout Hyrule and enter the small world of the Minish, solving puzzles and entering dungeons that were previously inaccessible.
One of the game's primary goals is to gather the Four Elements in order to restore power to the Four Sword, allowing Link to progressively split into mirror images of himself in order to battle enemies and solve puzzles. That, along with the final boss, reveals that this game is the prequel to the Four Swords games, setting the stage for those adventures.
Many of the sounds, including Link's voice, were taken from Ocarina of Time, though the game resembles The Wind Waker more.
While only being released for the Game Boy Advance for nearly seven years, The Minish Cap was released on the 3DS Virtual Console as a part of the exclusive ten Game Boy Advance games for the Ambassador program. Three years after the re-release, The Minish Cap was released on the Wii U Virtual Console, being the first time non-Ambassadors could play it since its initial release.
With the February 8, 2023 Nintendo Direct, it was announced that Game Boy Advance games were coming to the Nintendo Switch subscription service Switch Online's higher-tier "Expansion Pack". The first set of games was released the same day, including The Minish Cap.
Story
- Main article: The Minish Cap Story
Princess Zelda visits her childhood friend, Link, who lives with his grandfather, the royal blacksmith, Smith. Smith asks Link to bring a sword he created to the King of Hyrule to present to the winner of the tournament at the Picori Festival, in celebration of when the Picori last came to Hyrule 100 years ago to the day. The two go to Hyrule Town to join in the festivities. After, the King presents the winner of the tournament with Smith's sword and allows them to touch the sacred Picori Blade, binding the Bound Chest shut. However, it is revealed that the winner, Vaati, has malicious intent, and breaks the Picori Blade, opening the Bound Chest and flooding Hyrule with monsters. He then turns Princess Zelda to stone and flees the area. Vaati was after the Light Force, that golden light that was once wielded by the hero mentioned in the legends of the Picori.
This game follows the young Link who sets out on a quest to save Princess Zelda from the evil Wind Mage Vaati, who also causes trouble for the rest of Hyrule. To Link's aid come the small Picori and a strange talking cap named Ezlo, who grants Link the ability to turn into the size of a Picori and hops on his head as a hat.
Races
Characters
- Major Characters
- Minish
- Wind Tribe
- Animals
- Blade Brothers
- Other non-Hylians
- Other Characters
Enemies
- [[The Minish Cap]]
- [[The Minish Cap Enemies]]
- [[Enemies]]
Bosses
- [[The Minish Cap]]
- [[The Minish Cap Bosses]]
- [[Bosses]]
Items
- Equipment
- Inventory
- Quest Items
- Books
- Potions and Recovery Items
- Pick-up
- Dungeon Items
- [[The Minish Cap]]
- [[The Minish Cap Items]]
- [[Items]]
Locations
- Regions and Towns
- Quest Locations
- Homes and Businesses
- Dungeons
- [[The Minish Cap]]
- [[The Minish Cap Locations]]
- [[Locations]]
Other media
The Legend of Zelda Triforce GBA SP
In Europe, the game could also be obtained by a limited edition bundle with a golden Game Boy Advance Supreme crested with a Triforce. Only 25,000 were given to stores. However, Nintendo created 300 Limited Edition Collectors Boxes. The boxes contained: The Minish Cap; the Golden GBA SP and a long sleeved shirt and hat.
Merchandise and Product
- The Minish Cap Yujin Gashapon Phone Strap Figures are a set of 7 phone-strap figures, that were produced in 2004 by Tomy Yujin, and sold for 100 yen a piece.
Trivia
- The logo for The Minish Cap featured in pre-release material and some commercials featured the Master Sword rather than the Four Sword. In the final game, the Master Sword does not appear at all.
- The Minish Cap is the only main-series Zelda game with Hyrule as its overworld that does not feature a desert.
- In the European version of The Minish Cap, the Mt. Crenel Mineral Water found on Mt. Crenel is called the Hot Spring Water.
Gallery
- Main article: Gallery:The Minish Cap
Link with the Forest Minish
Link inside a Minish Portal
Link fighting a Red Darknut at the Palace of Winds
Link fighting a Black Knight at Dark Hyrule Castle
Link and Ezlo
Screenshots
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European Commercial
Japanese Trailer
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