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| boxart = [[File:Oracle-of-Seasons-Box.jpg]]
| release [[Game Boy Color]] =  
| release [[Game Boy Color]] = {{Region|jp|y=2001|m=2|d=27}}<br/>{{Region|na|y=2001|m=5|d=14}}<br/>{{Region|eu|y=2001|m=10|d=5}}<br/>{{Region|au|y=2001|m=10|d=5}}
{{Region|jp|y=2001|m=2|d=27}}
| release [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Virtual<br/>Console]] = {{Region|jp|y=2013|m=2|d=27}}<br/>{{Region|na|y=2013|m=5|d=30}}
{{Region|na|y=2001|m=5|d=14}}
| release [[Nintendo Switch]] Online = {{region|ww|y=2023|m=7|d=27}}
{{Region|eu|y=2001|m=10|d=5}}
{{Region|au|y=2001|m=10|d=5}}
| release [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Virtual<br/>Console]] =  
{{Region|jp|y=2013|m=2|d=27}}
{{Region|na|y=2013|m=5|d=30}}
| release [[Nintendo Switch]] Online = {{region|ww|y=2023|m=|d=}}
| developer = [[Flagship]]
| developer = [[Flagship]]
| producer = [[Noritaka Funamizu]]
| producer = [[Noritaka Funamizu]]
| director = [[Hidemaro Fujibayashi]]
| director = [[Hidemaro Fujibayashi]]
| walkthrough =  
| walkthrough = [[zd:oracle-of-seasons-walkthrough|Text Walkthrough]]
[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/oracle-of-seasons-walkthrough/ Text Walkthrough]
| guides = [[Oracle of Seasons Trading Sequence|Trading Sequence]]<br/>[[Oracle of Seasons Heart Pieces|Heart Pieces]]<br/>[[Oracle of Seasons Bosses|Bosses]]<br/>[[Oracle of Seasons Enemies|Enemies]]<br/>[[Oracle of Seasons Items|Items]]<br/>[[Gallery:Oracle of Seasons Characters|Characters]]<br/>[[Oracle of Seasons Story|Story]]
| guides =  
| gallery = [[zdgallery:14|Image Gallery]]
[[Oracle of Seasons Trading Sequence|Trading Sequence]]
[[Oracle of Seasons Heart Pieces|Heart Pieces]]
[[Oracle of Seasons Bosses|Bosses]]
[[Oracle of Seasons Enemies|Enemies]]
[[Oracle of Seasons Items|Items]]
[[Gallery:Oracle of Seasons Characters|Characters]]
[[Oracle of Seasons Story|Story]]
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[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/gallery/index.php?cat=14 Image Gallery]
| music = [[Oracle of Seasons Midis|Midis]]
| music = [[Oracle of Seasons Midis|Midis]]
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{{ZD|[https://www.zeldadungeon.net/oracle-of-seasons-walkthrough/ ''Oracle of Seasons'' Walkthrough]}}
{{ZD|[[zd:oracle-of-seasons-walkthrough|''Oracle of Seasons'' Walkthrough]]}}


'''''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons''''' is one of the two games in Capcom's Oracle Series alongside ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]'' on the Game Boy Color. Released in 2001, it has sold 3.96 million copies.{{Ref|[https://archive.rpgamer.com/news/japan/rp033104.html RPGamer - Japandemonium - Xenogears vs. Tetris]}} When beaten, it can be linked to ''Oracle of Ages'' through the use of passwords; it can also be done vice versa.
'''''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons''''' is one of the two games in Capcom's Oracle Series alongside ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]'' on the Game Boy Color. Released in 2001, it has sold 3.96 million copies.{{Ref|[https://archive.rpgamer.com/news/japan/rp033104.html RPGamer - Japandemonium - Xenogears vs. Tetris]}} When beaten, it can be linked to ''Oracle of Ages'' through the use of passwords; it can also be done vice versa.
By completing the linked game, you can fight [[Twinrova]] and [[Ganon]], completing the two games to their full extent.
By completing the linked game, you can fight [[Twinrova]] and [[Ganon]], completing the two games to their full extent.


On May 30th, [[2013]], a bit more than 12 years about their initial release, both ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' were ported to the [[Nintendo 3DS]].
On {{date|y=2013|m=5|d=30}}, a bit more than 12 years about their initial release, both ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' were released on the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. In the {{date|y=2023|m=2|d=8}} [[Nintendo Direct]], it was announced that both Oracle games would come to [[Nintendo Switch]] Online in 2023, with the actual release occurring with no further notification on {{date|y=2023|m=7|d=27}}.


==Story==
==Story==
[[File:Din_Dancing.png|30px|left]]{{Main|Oracle of Seasons Story}}
[[File:Din_Dancing.png|30px|left]]{{Main|Oracle of Seasons Story}}
[[Onox]], the General of Darkness, has trapped [[Din (Oracle)|Din]], the Oracle of Seasons within his castle. With Din gone the seasons are thrown into chaos. [[Link (Oracle Series)#Oracle of Seasons|Link]] must find a way to stop Onox, save Din, and restore order to the land of [[Holodrum]]. With the assistance of the Season Spirits - Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn, which are located in different towers in the [[Temple of Seasons]](Located in [[Subrosia]]) - the seasoned protagonist gains the ability to control the seasons using the [[Rod of Seasons]]. With each dungeon Link takes on, he gains another [[Essence]], which in turns gives the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)|Maku Tree]] strength. In retrieving the eighth and final Essence, the Maku Tree gains enough strength to create the [[Huge Maku Seed]]. Using the Huge Maku Seed, Link is able to infiltrate [[Onox's Castle]]. Upon defeating the reptilian antagonist, and Din is saved, the seasons are returned to normal. Depending on the which game the player chooses to play first when linking the two games, Link either continues on to [[Labrynna]] in ''Oracle of Ages'', or he leaves on a boat, inevitably triggering the events in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]''.
[[Onox]], the General of Darkness, has trapped [[Din (Oracle)|Din]], the Oracle of Seasons, within his castle. With Din gone, the seasons are thrown into chaos. [[Link (Oracle Series)#Oracle of Seasons|Link]] must find a way to stop Onox, save Din, and restore order to the land of [[Holodrum]]. With the assistance of the Season Spirits - Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn, which are located in different towers in the [[Temple of Seasons]] (located in [[Subrosia]]) - the seasoned protagonist gains the ability to control the seasons using the [[Rod of Seasons]]. With each dungeon Link takes on, he gains another [[Essence]], which in turns gives the [[Maku Tree (Oracle of Seasons)|Maku Tree]] strength. In retrieving the eighth and final Essence, the Maku Tree gains enough strength to create the [[Huge Maku Seed]]. Using the Huge Maku Seed, Link is able to infiltrate [[Onox's Castle]]. Upon defeating the reptilian antagonist, Din is saved, and the seasons are returned to normal. Depending on which game the player chooses to play first when linking the two games, Link either continues on to [[Labrynna]] in ''Oracle of Ages'', or he leaves on a boat.
 
===Timeline Placement===
''Oracle of Seasons'' takes place some time after the "Link is defeated" ending of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.{{Ref|[https://www.glitterberri.com/hyrule-historia/page-69/ Hyrule Historia Page 69 - the Timeline]}} It follows directly after ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', and leads into ''Oracle of Ages'' - or comes after, depending on the order the player decides to use when linking their game - and ''Link's Awakening''.  All four games star the same incarnation of Link.


==Races==
==Races==
<center>{{Gallery|size=100|pad=5}}
<center>{{Gallery|size=100|pad=5}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Impa-Art.png|link=Hylian|caption=[[Hylian]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Din Oracle.png|link=Hylian|caption=[[Hylian]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Impa-Art.png|link=Sheikah|caption=[[Sheikah]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Bipin.png|link=Human|caption=[[Human]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Bipin.png|link=Human|caption=[[Human]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Gorons-Ages.png|link=Goron|caption=[[Goron]]}}
{{Gallery/Box|file=Gorons-Ages.png|link=Goron|caption=[[Goron]]}}
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<gallery>
File:Main-Characters-Oracle-of-Seasons.png|The main characters
File:Main-Characters-Oracle-of-Seasons.png|The main characters
File:Din-Dancing.png|[[Din]] dancing
File:Din-Dancing.png|[[Din (Oracle)|Din]] dancing
File:Subrosia.png|[[Subrosia]]
File:Subrosia.png|[[Subrosia]]
File:Link holding Rod of Seasons.png|Link with the [[Rod of Seasons]]
File:Link holding Rod of Seasons.png|Link with the [[Rod of Seasons]]
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{{Youtube|YBbd_ttqlpA|270|Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages Nintendo Switch Online trailer}}
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Latest revision as of 20:06, November 5, 2024

Oracle of Seasons
Oracle of Seasons Title.png
Oracle-of-Seasons-Box.jpg
Release

Platform

Date

Game Boy Color

Japan February 27, 2001
North America May 14, 2001
Europe October 5, 2001
Australia October 5, 2001

3DS Virtual
Console

Japan February 27, 2013
North America May 30, 2013

Nintendo Switch Online

🌎 July 27, 2023

Credits

Developer

Flagship

Producer

Noritaka Funamizu

Director

Hidemaro Fujibayashi

Guides

Walkthrough

Text Walkthrough

Media

Gallery

Image Gallery

Music

Midis

ZeldaDungeon.net 

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons is one of the two games in Capcom's Oracle Series alongside The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages on the Game Boy Color. Released in 2001, it has sold 3.96 million copies.[1] When beaten, it can be linked to Oracle of Ages through the use of passwords; it can also be done vice versa. By completing the linked game, you can fight Twinrova and Ganon, completing the two games to their full extent.

On May 30, 2013 , a bit more than 12 years about their initial release, both Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages were released on the Nintendo 3DS. In the February 8, 2023 Nintendo Direct, it was announced that both Oracle games would come to Nintendo Switch Online in 2023, with the actual release occurring with no further notification on July 27, 2023 .

Story

Din Dancing.png
Main article: Oracle of Seasons Story

Onox, the General of Darkness, has trapped Din, the Oracle of Seasons, within his castle. With Din gone, the seasons are thrown into chaos. Link must find a way to stop Onox, save Din, and restore order to the land of Holodrum. With the assistance of the Season Spirits - Winter, Spring, Summer, and Autumn, which are located in different towers in the Temple of Seasons (located in Subrosia) - the seasoned protagonist gains the ability to control the seasons using the Rod of Seasons. With each dungeon Link takes on, he gains another Essence, which in turns gives the Maku Tree strength. In retrieving the eighth and final Essence, the Maku Tree gains enough strength to create the Huge Maku Seed. Using the Huge Maku Seed, Link is able to infiltrate Onox's Castle. Upon defeating the reptilian antagonist, Din is saved, and the seasons are returned to normal. Depending on which game the player chooses to play first when linking the two games, Link either continues on to Labrynna in Oracle of Ages, or he leaves on a boat.

Races

Characters

Oracle of Seasons Characters[edit][hide]
  • Major Characters
  • Minor Characters
  • Linked Game Characters

Dungeons

Oracle of Seasons Dungeons[edit][hide]

Enemies

Oracle of Seasons Enemies[edit][hide]
  • Overworld
  • Underworld
  • Traps

Bosses

Oracle of Seasons Bosses[edit][hide]
  • Bosses
  • Mini-Bosses

Items

Oracle of Seasons Items[edit][hide]
  • Inventory
  • Collection
  • Essences of Nature
  • Trading Sequence
  • Pick-Up
  • Dungeon

Locations

Main article: Oracle of Seasons Locations

Other media

Gallery

Main article: Gallery:Oracle of Seasons
See also: Gallery:Oracle of Seasons Bosses, Gallery:Oracle of Seasons Characters, and Gallery:Oracle of Seasons Enemies

Screenshots

Main article: Category:Oracle of Seasons Screenshot Files
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  • OoS-2.png
  • OoS-3.png
  • OoS-4.png
  • Legend of Zelda, Oracle of Seasons.png
  • NobleSwordScreen.png
  • Temple of Seasons.png

Videos


Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages CG Commerical

Game Intro

Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages Nintendo Switch Online trailer

References

The Legend of Zelda Games[edit][hide]
Spin-offs
Crossovers
Japan-only
[[Games]]
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