It isn’t revolting, just distracting, as it stands out like a sore thumb in a heavily stylized world full of marvelous character designs. In situations where Link is close to light sources or in dark areas, the soft shadows that wrap around him add a slightly weird volume to his character that looks strange and clay-like. The new lighting is sometimes a double-edged sword, though, creating the one giveaway that Wind Waker HD is older than it seems. The many mysterious islands entice us to explore them off in the distance. The open seas look amazing in HD, and the increased draw distance really makes trips between islands feel isolated, but also intriguing. It’s noticeable from Link’s first steps on Outset Island all the way to the climatic final battle.
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Visually, this new HD treatment isn’t much more than a texture update and a new lighting system, but it’s impressive and immersive. This timeless tale of a young boy searching for his kidnapped sister re-works classic lore from The Legend of Zelda into a thoughtful and heartwarming adventure that loops itself around familiar tropes. Back in the day, Wind Waker’s cartoony style came under fire for being “too kiddie.” But the joke’s on its critics, because while its contemporaries haven’t stood the test of time well, Wind Waker has refused to grow old.
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