The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons

Game Details:

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons adopts the top-down action-adventure gameplay consistent with the series' style, but its uniqueness lies in the "Seasons Change" mechanism. Players can use the Rod of Seasons they obtain to change the season in the environment, such as freezing the lake in winter to form a road, or growing vines in summer to climb cliffs. This setting greatly increases the depth of exploration and puzzle-solving. The game features eight dungeons, each containing complex puzzles and powerful boss battles. In addition to the main storyline, players can also collect various magic rings and heart pieces to enhance Link's abilities. Furthermore, this work is linked with The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, which can unlock hidden storylines and the final boss, bringing double the fun to series fans.

Editor's Recommendation:

The reason to recommend The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons is that it not only continues the consistently high-quality adventure experience of the Zelda series, but also makes puzzle-solving methods more diverse and exploration fun through the unique season change mechanism. The dungeon design in the game is extremely challenging, and each level requires flexible use of items and seasonal changes to advance, bringing a brain-burning but extremely rewarding experience. Compared to handheld games of the same generation, the gameplay depth and replayability of this game are very prominent. If you like puzzle-solving and exploration, and want to experience the charm of the classic handheld Zelda, Oracle of Seasons is definitely worth a try.

Game Guide:

After the game starts, players need to first familiarize themselves with the map of Holodrum, and gradually unlock the power of the Rod of Seasons. It is recommended to communicate with the villagers more in the early stages, as their hints can provide clues for puzzle-solving. The first dungeon is relatively simple, mainly testing the player's basic operations and item usage. The Power Bracelet obtained at this time allows Link to move stones and provides help for subsequent exploration.

As the plot progresses, the Rod of Seasons will gradually gain the power of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Using these powers to solve scene puzzles is the core gameplay, for example:

• Winter: The lake freezes over and can be used as a road.
• Summer: Vegetation flourishes and allows you to climb to new areas.
• Autumn: Fallen leaves fill the cave and make roads appear.
• Spring: Flowers bloom and can be used as stepping stones to cross obstacles.

In the mid-to-late stages, the dungeon difficulty increases, requiring the simultaneous use of multiple seasonal changes and item combinations, such as using a boomerang to hit a switch in the distance, and then using seasonal changes to create a path. Boss battles also require brains, for example, some bosses must use environmental changes to weaken their defense.

In addition, it is recommended that players collect magic rings, which can provide additional abilities, such as increased attack, defense, or special effects. Collecting heart pieces to increase the health cap is also the key to clearing difficult bosses. If linked with Oracle of Ages, you can finally unlock hidden storylines and battle the true final boss, making the full experience more fulfilling.