Pixel Critique's month-long look back at the 30 games that defined 2004, breaks format to ask "What defines a Zelda game?"
Dave writes, "The smaller, tighter, and more child-like experience was a joy to play for the first time. The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap has quickly shot up my list of favourite games in the Zelda franchise."
Glad you enjoyed! Loved this game, and always felt it wasn't appreciated/talked about enough. Capcom did an admirable job handling the Zelda franchise w due respect. Loved the shrinking mechanic. :)
Minish Cap and Oracle of Ages do something that the 3D games haven't quite achieved in my opinion. With the exception being Majora's Mask, as I would say it more captures the spirit of 2D Zeldas.
How random mechanisms foster motivation and exploration, and how they don't
Capcom's bite-sized Zelda highlights the beauty of sticks, leaves, acorns, and raindrops.
