#23: Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (Wii U)
I was happy to hear about this HD remake not only because of how pretty it looked but mostly because of how the Wii U controller was put to good use for the game and how they fixed things that bugged me from the original (triforce fetch quest and sailing speed). Now all that's left is one of the best Zelda games ever made. Wind Waker is full of charming little touches, like the look on Link's face as he siddles along a cliff or the angry glare he gives villagers who outbid him at the auction house or the apathetic attendant of the battleship game yelling "SPLIIIISHHHH" and "KABOOM" with each shot you fire. The sea is a joy to navigate, full of barrels, hidden treasures, ghost ships, giant squids, whirlwinds and more. Also, the game doesn't hold your hand and lets you figure things out for yourself which is a big plus.
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