Well, in this blog post I want to talk about my two favorite handheld Zelda titles: "The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons" and "The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages" (both for GBC). These two games really amazed me (I was around my early teens). The reason I loved these games so much is that they brought with them a sort of "magic" feeling (the feeling you get when you're playing a revolutionary game that sends good chills down your spine). The game brought with it the awesome graphics of "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past" (for SNES), an amazing soundtrack (and sound effects), and a storyline combination (that affected both worlds in the game).

The games brought a sort of password-system that you got a password in one of the two games to input it in the other one, each password unlocked new features, be it: new items/accesories, weapon or item upgrades, or storyline additions (if you pass both games you can battle Ganon in one of them). It also introduced a new system to customize Link with "rings". These rings where found at different locations, in dungeon chests, worldmap secret locations, and such, equipping rings (Link can equip only one at a time) gave him special abilities (not REQUIRED to complete the game, but they were useful and provided aid in doing so).

But the most ABSOLUTELY AMAZING thing about this game was (and still is for me): it was portable. I didn't have to turn off the system to leave my house, or to go someplace else, I could just take it with me. The other great feature was that it was TWO games (which interacted with each other). Now the first of these two games that I played was "The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of SEASONS", I really enjoyed the gameplay in both games (by the way, both game's storyline's, bosses, etc, are completely different), but the storyline of "The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of AGES" was more enjoyable in my opinion.

In the end, I just have to say that these games have been lost in my collection (and I can't find my GBC), so what I plan (or am going to TRY to) do is buy the games again (hopefully GameStop is still selling them, used of course), obtain a GBC (I already know where and how) and play the games all over again (and seriously, the 2-d handheld Link titles are better than the new 3d title for DS, sorry thats my opinion). Then in the future (far away) I will write reviews for these two amazing games.

Wish me luck! Sincerely:

-V

P.S.

Some of you may notice that I'm a bit innactive in the forums lately, this is due to the fact that I'm a bit busy with some things (but will continue to write in my blog and visit the forums sometimes). I will be more active when I can and when I find it necessary. Also, the guides/reviews that I've promised to write will have to be delayed for a while (quite a LONG while), but everything arrives when it arrives.

So sorry for all the delays but I have a lot of things to do (I will continue writing in my blog and hopefully messaging with all my GameSpot friends).

Thanks for your patience!