I remember back in the day, this was my first ever Video Review of a Video Game I have Ever watched, and this game is one of my favorite games of all time!!! I love the way Jeff Gerstmann does this review, just soo well said! ahh!
The greatest era of gaming and game journalism. I will forever cherish this time. Nothing beats the excitement and my feelings of awe more than the 6th generation of consoles. Seeing games like Halo CE, Metal Gear Solid 2, Silent Hill 2, Luigi's Mansion, Star Wars Rogue Squadron 2, and even Wind Waker for the first time left me speechless.
Jeff definitely wasn't alone. So many guys were rocking hair like that back then. I was about 14 in 2003, and I remember wanting to get the tips of my "spiky" hair dyed blonde. My parents wouldn't let me (looking back now, I'm kind of glad. One less thing to be embarrassed about).
Gamespot was freaking awesome back then when Jeff and the rest of that eras crew was on board. When Jeff got fired and the rest of the crew left, I went to IGN and never looked back.
@PHILL SHIVELY did you even play Wind Waker or did you just hate on it because it chose a more cartoon like art style? Because WW is an absolutely phenomenal game, and it's sad and kind of dumb that a lot of people missed out on it simply because they were expecting it to look different.
I remember seeing this in 2003 on slow internet at my college library. It was a thumbnail sized video, but at the time I couldn't believe that Zelda looked like this. I genuinely thought it was April fools prank, and some teenager at Gamespot made fake screenshots. That was.... Until the video finally loaded and buffered, and I realized it was REAL!? And also, maybe would be good.
Mine is Breath of the Wild, but for entertainment value Windwaker probably comes second. Although altogether I'd say Ocarina is my overall second favorite because of the nostalgia, effect it had on me as the first game I played that was 3D, and the impact it had on the entire industry, especially how innovative it was in terms of design
@AnddoGenesis he didn't say that at all! He said that Tingle is a "...wannabe fairy from OoT". In other words, Tingle is something like the fairy was in OoT. Pay more attention next time so you will not risk looking foolish ;)
Only major detail missing is the tedious aspect of the map and "special item" (spoiler deflection) collectathon late in the game before heading to the final area. Real momentum-breaker! Just like Metroid Prime series! Almost killed the game for me.
Yeah I really thought that was implemented really weirdly. Like for most of the game you have this sort of momentum of going through the story, and getting new developments, then when that part happens, it's like the game suddenly slams on the brakes and halts the story to make you sail/run all across the map collecting Macguffin pieces. Overall the game is still absolutely great, but I think that part should've been implemented a lot differently. Like maybe just give the player pieces as part of story quests, instead of having the player search for them and then giving players a small challenge once they find a piece
This was long BEFORE modern Gen Z lesbians (mis) appropriated the look from edgy 90s teenagers and punk rockers! lol. THAT right there... that's all early-00's *'Tude'!* 🤘 😁
Yeah I thought it was weird when he said it had "very little draw distance" and then proceeded to talk about how you could see islands far off into the distance
You can see the next nearby islands, but other objects like submarines, seagulls, and enemies do not pop up until you get closer. That’s probably what he meant.
I do wonder why Nintendo has not made more Zelda games for the Wii.... come on they should make a continuation of Wind Waker and Phantom Hpurglass ... something like Spirit Tracks (or a sequel to it, like Phantom Hourglass was to Wind Waker). I really liked the cell shaded gfx. ..it felt very good doing puzzles and stuff on the DS. Nintendo , wake up dammit! Useless complaining though, because Wii U is out they will stop making new games for the Wii :/ I hate this
I miss the old GameSpot crew from the 2000s!
they all went to Giant Bomb!
I remember back in the day, this was my first ever Video Review of a Video Game I have Ever watched, and this game is one of my favorite games of all time!!! I love the way Jeff Gerstmann does this review, just soo well said! ahh!
The greatest era of gaming and game journalism. I will forever cherish this time. Nothing beats the excitement and my feelings of awe more than the 6th generation of consoles. Seeing games like Halo CE, Metal Gear Solid 2, Silent Hill 2, Luigi's Mansion, Star Wars Rogue Squadron 2, and even Wind Waker for the first time left me speechless.
Early 2000s was the peak of humanity
This is Jeff's ultimate form. He presents himself as he is now to preserve and control his power.
Oh Jeff Jeff Jeff Jeff.
These were the darkest days of Gerstmann hair.
Jeff definitely wasn't alone. So many guys were rocking hair like that back then. I was about 14 in 2003, and I remember wanting to get the tips of my "spiky" hair dyed blonde. My parents wouldn't let me (looking back now, I'm kind of glad. One less thing to be embarrassed about).
Nei!
Oh you sweet summer child not even imagining the covid cuts of 2020.
Tingle is from Majora's Mask, gosh darn it Jeff!
this game was ahead of its time
Thanks for showing me how that leaf worked Jeff
Gamespot was freaking awesome back then when Jeff and the rest of that eras crew was on board. When Jeff got fired and the rest of the crew left, I went to IGN and never looked back.
So you didn't follow Giant bomb?
Damn he looked so young.
You look younger when you are young and you look older when you are old.
Great nostalgic review.
When i first saw this review ten years ago, I cringed. Eleven years later, I gotta say Jeff was spot-on.
John G. Lozano Why cringe?
I hated WW, and wanted everyone else to hate it, too.
@PHILL SHIVELY did you even play Wind Waker or did you just hate on it because it chose a more cartoon like art style? Because WW is an absolutely phenomenal game, and it's sad and kind of dumb that a lot of people missed out on it simply because they were expecting it to look different.
@@Jericko427 I was the same way but playing it on dolphin emulator today and enjoying it
I remember seeing this in 2003 on slow internet at my college library. It was a thumbnail sized video, but at the time I couldn't believe that Zelda looked like this. I genuinely thought it was April fools prank, and some teenager at Gamespot made fake screenshots. That was.... Until the video finally loaded and buffered, and I realized it was REAL!? And also, maybe would be good.
Man, remember when a 15 hour game was considered short
Wind Waker is the first and the best game i believe i will ever play
My favorite Zelda game :)
mine also! the fist one I ever played:)
Mine is Breath of the Wild, but for entertainment value Windwaker probably comes second. Although altogether I'd say Ocarina is my overall second favorite because of the nostalgia, effect it had on me as the first game I played that was 3D, and the impact it had on the entire industry, especially how innovative it was in terms of design
Same
Man Jeff bring the Highlights BACK
I completely loved Phantom Hourglass. ..so I am sure I will love Wind Waker. I will buy it asap :)
Enjoy! Wind Waker is a richer & deep experience full of incredibly brilliant dungeons like the Earth Temple.
11:34 SLIGHTLY larger eyes? Was he playing the game on a small TV or what? Link has huge eyes in this game!
Jeff is fucking amazing.
Every since he left gamespot he became this cranky hipster
I love Jeff G!!
Nice late 90's white guy hair and with the top bleached!
+Michael Lopez Pretty edgy, huh?
+Smash Fanatic Nothin' personnel, kid.
JEFF'S HAIIIIIIRRRR
Ilove this Game
Yea i peeped that haha Majora's Mask he meant to say
Great review!!!
Thanks for this one review (:
Do love it more then HD. Because of screen proportion original game looks kinda different.
tingle is from majora's mask.
wtf that hair
Why does he turn into the devil at 15:11
I agree!
@AnddoGenesis he didn't say that at all! He said that Tingle is a "...wannabe fairy from OoT". In other words, Tingle is something like the fairy was in OoT. Pay more attention next time so you will not risk looking foolish ;)
take a shot every time he says 'kind of'
Only major detail missing is the tedious aspect of the map and "special item" (spoiler deflection) collectathon late in the game before heading to the final area. Real momentum-breaker! Just like Metroid Prime series! Almost killed the game for me.
Yeah I really thought that was implemented really weirdly. Like for most of the game you have this sort of momentum of going through the story, and getting new developments, then when that part happens, it's like the game suddenly slams on the brakes and halts the story to make you sail/run all across the map collecting Macguffin pieces.
Overall the game is still absolutely great, but I think that part should've been implemented a lot differently. Like maybe just give the player pieces as part of story quests, instead of having the player search for them and then giving players a small challenge once they find a piece
@@apictureoffunction - Nintendo had this strange fetish for late-game fetch quests in the early 2000's. Metroid Prime 1, 2, and 3, zelda ww...
lesbian gerstmann
This was long BEFORE modern Gen Z lesbians (mis) appropriated the look from edgy 90s teenagers and punk rockers! lol. THAT right there... that's all early-00's *'Tude'!* 🤘 😁
9/10
0:28 nintedo switch 😱😱😱😱
DAT HAIR
I don't think the reviewer knows what draw distance means.
Yeah I thought it was weird when he said it had "very little draw distance" and then proceeded to talk about how you could see islands far off into the distance
You can see the next nearby islands, but other objects like submarines, seagulls, and enemies do not pop up until you get closer. That’s probably what he meant.
saved by the bell dew
What beautiful blonde hair u have Jeff.
Tingle is drom Majoras's Mask
All that was missing was for Jeff to tell us what a piece of shit Majora's Mask was and that this makes up for it.
The_HBK_23 Well that's not what they think...
Majora's Mask is way better. You are just not smart enough to see its appeal.
Lol man what's with the top deck haha
lol repetitive attack sounds HA! this is zelda, it's to be expected if not implied XD
Lol @ the 1990's fake blonde hair colour
I do wonder why Nintendo has not made more Zelda games for the Wii.... come on they should make a continuation of Wind Waker and Phantom Hpurglass ... something like Spirit Tracks (or a sequel to it, like Phantom Hourglass was to Wind Waker). I really liked the cell shaded gfx. ..it felt very good doing puzzles and stuff on the DS. Nintendo , wake up dammit! Useless complaining though, because Wii U is out they will stop making new games for the Wii :/ I hate this
Water-filled land? Gamespot >_>
Assassins Creed Odyssey has better sailing....
Well no shit, Windwaker is over a decade older than Odyssey, and in Windwaker you're on a tiny sailboat.
Oh, it "kind of" affected the "polygonal generation?" Annoying when nerds lose their passion.