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'''''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD''''' is a video game released for the [[Wii U]] in 2013. It is a high-definition remaster of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'' and the first ''[[The Legend of Zelda (series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' game that is a high-definition remaster, followed by ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD]]''. The game was developed internally by [[Nintendo|Nintendo EAD]] and published by Nintendo.
'''''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD''''' is a video game released for the [[Wii U]] in 2013. It is a high-definition remaster of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]]'' and the first ''[[The Legend of Zelda (series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' game that is a high-definition remaster, followed by ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD]]''. The game was developed internally by [[Nintendo|Nintendo EAD]] and published by Nintendo.


==Differences from original==
==Changes==
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===New Features===
By virtue of being in HD, the game is now in wide screen with a higher resolution and improved textures and lighting. The game overall is brighter with more vibrant colors. While the GameCube controller is not compatible with this game, the Wii U gamepad and pro controller are, which is reflected in the UI on screen and in menus.
*The [[Tingle Tuner]] has been replaced with the [[Tingle Bottle]]. Players write messages in it and send them to [[Miiverse]], where they would get responses from other players online. The [[Picto Box]] now has a front facing mode to take self portraits. [[Link]] has several different expressions that can be cycled through with various inputs.
*After completing the [[Dragon Roost Cavern]] dungeon, players are able to purchase the [[Swift Sail]] at the [[Auction House]] on [[Windfall Island]]. This item is exclusive to The Wind Waker HD and operates 50% more quickly than the regular sail. The Swift Sail also automatically changes the direction of the wind, which allows the player to sail at full speed all the time without having to do so manually.
*Hard Mode has been added and is available from the beginning. In this mode, Link will recieving twice as much damage from every attack and hearts will not appear anywhere in the overworld. The mode can freely be turned on and off at any point.


The menu is always on the gamepad while playing and can be accessed at anytime without pausing and disrupting the flow of the game. Both the gamepad and the pro controller use their built in gyroscopes for aiming, similar to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]''. The entire game is also playable on the gamepad through the Off-TV Play feature.
===Gameplay===
*The menu is always on the gamepad while playing and can be accessed at anytime without pausing and disrupting the flow of the game.  
*The GameCube controller is no longer compatible for this game. 
*The Wii U gamepad and pro controller are introduced as compatible controllers, which is reflected in the UI on screen and in menus.
**Both the gamepad and the pro controller use their built in gyroscopes for aiming, similar to ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]''.  
*The entire game is playable on the gamepad through the Off-TV Play feature.
*The [[Grappling Hook]]'s crane is now shorter, which speeds up the time taken to haul up treasure. Animations such as those for the grappling hook are quicker.
*The triforce quest has been streamlined, with five shards found in treasure chests and only three are hidden under the Great Sea.
*The beginning wallet has its capacity increased from 200 [[rupee]]s to 500.


The [[Tingle Tuner]] has been replaced with the [[Tingle Bottle]]. Players write messages in it and send them to [[Miiverse]], where they would get responses from other players online. The [[Picto Box]] now has a front facing mode to take self portraits. [[Link]] has several different expressions that can be cycled through with various inputs.
===Presentation===
*The game now supports High Definition resolutions up to 1080p.
*The game now has native wide screen support.
*The game has improved textures and lighting to overall be brighter with more vibrant colors.


After completing the [[Dragon Roost Cavern]] dungeon, players are able to purchase the [[Swift Sail]] at the [[Auction House]] on [[Windfall Island]]. This item is exclusive to The Wind Waker HD and operates 50% more quickly than the regular sail. The Swift Sail also automatically changes the direction of the wind, which allows the player to sail at full speed all the time without having to do so manually. This is intended to make sailing to small islands and salvage points more enjoyable. The [[Grappling Hook]]'s crane is also shorter, which speeds up the time needed to haul up treasure. Animations such as those for the grappling hook are quicker.
The triforce quest has been streamlined, with five shards found in treasure chests and only three are hidden under the Great Sea. The beginning wallet can now hold up to 500 [[rupee]]s instead on 200 in the original.
Hard Mode has been added and is available from the beginning. In this mode, Link will recieving twice as much damage from every attack and hearts will not appear anywhere in the overworld. The mode can freely be turned on and off at any point.
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Latest revision as of 22:17, July 31, 2022

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
Zelda TWW HD box art.jpg
Developer(s) Nintendo EAD
Publisher(s) Nintendo
Release date USA September 20, 2013
Japan September 26, 2013
Europe September 26, 2013
Australia October 5, 2013
Genre(s) Action-adventure
Rating(s)
ESRB:ESRB E.svg - Everyone
Console(s) Wii U
Mode(s) Single player
Media Disc
Input Controller

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is a video game released for the Wii U in 2013. It is a high-definition remaster of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and the first The Legend of Zelda game that is a high-definition remaster, followed by The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. The game was developed internally by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo.

Changes[edit]

New Features[edit]

  • The Tingle Tuner has been replaced with the Tingle Bottle. Players write messages in it and send them to Miiverse, where they would get responses from other players online. The Picto Box now has a front facing mode to take self portraits. Link has several different expressions that can be cycled through with various inputs.
  • After completing the Dragon Roost Cavern dungeon, players are able to purchase the Swift Sail at the Auction House on Windfall Island. This item is exclusive to The Wind Waker HD and operates 50% more quickly than the regular sail. The Swift Sail also automatically changes the direction of the wind, which allows the player to sail at full speed all the time without having to do so manually.
  • Hard Mode has been added and is available from the beginning. In this mode, Link will recieving twice as much damage from every attack and hearts will not appear anywhere in the overworld. The mode can freely be turned on and off at any point.

Gameplay[edit]

  • The menu is always on the gamepad while playing and can be accessed at anytime without pausing and disrupting the flow of the game.
  • The GameCube controller is no longer compatible for this game.
  • The Wii U gamepad and pro controller are introduced as compatible controllers, which is reflected in the UI on screen and in menus.
  • The entire game is playable on the gamepad through the Off-TV Play feature.
  • The Grappling Hook's crane is now shorter, which speeds up the time taken to haul up treasure. Animations such as those for the grappling hook are quicker.
  • The triforce quest has been streamlined, with five shards found in treasure chests and only three are hidden under the Great Sea.
  • The beginning wallet has its capacity increased from 200 rupees to 500.

Presentation[edit]

  • The game now supports High Definition resolutions up to 1080p.
  • The game now has native wide screen support.
  • The game has improved textures and lighting to overall be brighter with more vibrant colors.
Games in The Legend of Zelda franchise
The Legend of Zelda series The Legend of Zelda • Zelda II: The Adventure of Link • A Link to the Past • Link's Awakening • Ocarina of Time • Majora's Mask • Oracle of Seasons • Oracle of Ages • Four Swords • The Wind Waker • Four Swords Adventures • The Minish Cap • Twilight Princess • Phantom Hourglass • Spirit Tracks • Skyward Sword • A Link Between Worlds • Tri Force Heroes • Breath of the Wild • Tears of the Kingdom
Alternate versions and remakes BS Zelda no Densetsu • Inishie no Sekiban • Link's Awakening DX • Ocarina of Time Master Quest • A Link to the Past (Game Boy Advance) • Ocarina of Time 3D • Four Swords Anniversary Edition • The Wind Waker HD • Majora's Mask 3D • Twilight Princess HD • Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch) • Skyward Sword HD
Compilations Ocarina of Time (Nintendo GameCube) • A Link to the Past/Four Swords • Collector's Edition • Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda
Spinoffs Hyrule Warriors series Hyrule Warriors (Legends • Definitive Edition) • Age of Calamity
Tingle series Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland • Tincle no Balloon Fight DS • Dekisugi Tincle Pack • Irodzuki Tincle no Koi no Balloon Trip
Other spinoffs Zelda (Game & Watch) • The Legend of Zelda (Nelsonic Game Watch) • Kamigami no Triforce (Barcode Battler II) • Link: The Faces of Evil • Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon • Zelda's Adventure • Link's Crossbow Training • My Nintendo Picross - Twilight Princess • Cadence of Hyrule
Other series NES Remix series NES Remix • NES Remix 2 • NES Remix Pack • Ultimate NES Remix
Super Smash Bros. series Super Smash Bros. • Super Smash Bros. Melee • Super Smash Bros. Brawl • Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS • Super Smash Bros. for Wii U • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Other games Picross NP Vol. 5 • Animal Crossing • Game & Watch Gallery 4 • Soulcalibur II • Captain Rainbow • Nintendo Land • Sonic Lost World • Mario Kart 8 • Nintendo Badge Arcade • amiibo tap: Nintendo's Greatest Bits • Animal Crossing: New Leaf - Welcome amiibo • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe • Super Mario Maker 2
Miscellaneous Space World 2000 tech demo • Twilight Princess Preview Trailer • Skyward Sword Save Data Update Channel • Zelda HD Experience • Hyrule Historia (Wii U)
Canceled Mystical Seed of Courage • Ura Zelda • Project X / Sheik
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