The Legend of Zelda is a new adventure in the classic franchise, now for GameCube. The series' popular mix of sword-swinging action, puzzles, and a compelling storyline remains the primary focus in this game while the new cel-shaded graphics give it the feel of a true "interactive cartoon". The story begins with Link living peacefully on a small island. Suddenly, a large bird snatches Link's sister, Arilla, and flies away with her. The occurrence sends Link on a quest to rescue Arilla and solve the mystery behind her disappearance. Players embark on an epic adventure that expands on the revolutionary gameplay of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and features action, stealth, boss fights, and more. In addition, gamers will enjoy using the Nintendo GameCube Game Boy Advance Cable that allows them to gain access to new items and features by simply connecting to a Game Boy Advance. The detailed animation also enhances the game's liveliness. Not Final Cover.
Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, is the acknowledged worldwide leader in the creation of interactive entertainment. To date, Nintendo has sold more than one billion video games worldwide, has created such industry icons as Mario(tm) and Donkey Kong(r) and launched franchises like The Legend of Zelda(r) and Pokémon(tm). Nintendo manufacturers and markets hardware and software for its popular home video game systems, including the Nintendo(r) 64, Game Boy(r), Game Boy(r) Color, and most recently, Game Boy(r) Advance -- the world's best selling handheld video game systems. As a wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Washington, serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in North America.