Game Overview:
The two oracle games, released at the same time, were
the third and fourth installments to the Game Boy lineup. Both
games took place on far off islands, and were another break
from the traditional save-the-princess. (Seasons took place
on Holodrum and Ages on Labrynna.) The games came with a special
password system, a first for the Zelda series. When you beat
both of the games, you recieved a special password that you
could enter into the other game. You would then start out the
game with a sword, a shield, and four heart containers instead
of three, and the game featured a very special different ending.
Just like Oracle
of Seasons, tons of new things and ideas were introduced. Here
is the same thing I wrote for OoS, just tailored for Oracle
of Ages:
In Oracle
of Ages, many new ideas, items, and people were introduced to
the Zelda series, and many of which has never returned. Some
of the new characters included Ricky the Kangaroo, which was
a kangaroo that helped transport Link over Holodrum, Moosh,
a large blue bear that allowed Link to fly for a short time,
and Dimitri, a goron-like creature that helps Link swim in deep
waters. The game also features Nayru in human form. The game
was also the only game to feature the Subrosians, a race of
people living in an underground lava deposit. There was also
a new item, called the Harp of Ages, which allowed Link to control
the ages (past, present, and future) of Labrynna. Another new
idea was the introduction of rings. Over time, Link gathered
different rings that contained different powers, which helped
Link along his journey. But by far the greatest of the new things
were the Gasha Seeds and Gasha Nuts that followed them. Gasha
Seeds, which were given to Link throughout his journey, were
able to be planted in soft earth. The seeds grew into trees
that produced Gasha Nuts, which contained hearts, rupees, rings,
or even heart pieces.
Both
games were rather alike, featuring the same types of puzzles
and challenges, but overall, each game was unique in its own
little way. So each game is definately worth a play.