gabs93's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
tms98's review against another edition
3.0
Een leuke duologie aan verhalen die je best achter elkaar doorleest zodat je de draad van het verhaal niet kwijt geraakt. Het voelde wel vreemd om hierin te beginnen net na Ocarina of Time aangezien Link weer moet leren een ridder te worden, maar het verhaal zelf was op zijn minst interessant genoeg om dit te doen vergeten.
virtualvalli's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
insomniacsquare's review against another edition
5.0
This manga surprised me quite a bit. It started off exactly as the game did but added new characters and stody.elements that made the story blossom. It keep the theme of how oracle of seasons and oracle of ages are combined by having the two stories be intertwined instead of being two separate storie.
leonidaz11's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
funny_bunny_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
livelymon's review against another edition
4.0
Like with the Ocarina of Time manga, reading this just made me want to play the games again. It takes the concepts and the characters of the original and puts them into the story in a way that really highlights what their part in the game was, but it also adds characters and story elements that make the overall story even more enjoyable. Raven for example was a fun addition and I love the ending that was possible thanks to his inclusion.
The art once again is fantastic and constantly filled with references. Though, sadly the same as the previous adaptation, the story had to be pushed along far more quickly that it deserved to be. If the manga had a few more chapters to flesh out a few more things, the story could be a lot more smoother.
Still, a great adaptation. I loved reading! Can't wait to start reading the next one!
The art once again is fantastic and constantly filled with references. Though, sadly the same as the previous adaptation, the story had to be pushed along far more quickly that it deserved to be. If the manga had a few more chapters to flesh out a few more things, the story could be a lot more smoother.
Still, a great adaptation. I loved reading! Can't wait to start reading the next one!
blainembentley's review against another edition
3.5
This legendary edition combines two of the Legend of Zelda mangas into one book. One story for the Oracle of Seasons and the other story for the Oracle of Ages. As these are two books, I have separate thoughts for each book. I am less familiar with the stories of these games, which made it easier to just enjoy rather than critique every single change.
The first book, which focuses on the Oracle of Seasons, I liked less than the other book in this edition. I did not like Link’s progression as a character in this book. They tried to set up a whole arc for Link, but I feel his triumphs were unearned. At the end of the story he easily defeats the enemy, though earlier the enemy easily defeated him. They did not show any growth or progression for Link. All dungeons were cut out of this book, which is fine, but I feel those are what would have best shown growth or progression. Instead they focused more on the story of Seasons, which was fine because they at least did a great job at making the game come to life. Another issue I have is the rod of seasons went from having missing stones (seasons), to being at full power, with no show of it getting stronger.
The second book, which focuses on the Oracle of Ages, I liked a lot more. Interestingly enough this one doesn’t follow the story of the game nearly as much as Seasons, but I enjoyed it much more. This one didn’t feel as rushed as Seasons. This allowed me to better enjoy the game and it felt like progression and growth (as little as they are), came for naturally in this book. I really liked the idea of Link meeting and working with an ancestor (something that doesn’t happen in the game).