Which is better Zelda Oracle of Ages or Seasons?

In 2001, Nintendo released two The Legend of Zelda games simultaneously: Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons are excellent entries of The Legend of Zelda franchise that many players are yet to discover. By allowing GREZZO to give both games the same treatment as the Link’s Awakening remake, Nintendo would have not one, but two games they could offer fans. And since they are so different from one another, everyone has plenty of reason to buy them both. If Nintendo really wanted to surprise us all, they could also make the third Oracle game, which had to be abandoned by Flagship. However, only the two remakes would already allow new players to discover a couple of fantastic adventures, while older players get the chance to come back to these titles. So, let’s make it happen, Nintendo.

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What is the difference between Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons?
Which one is better Oracle of Ages or Seasons?
Do you need to play both Oracle of Ages and Seasons?
Which Zelda Oracle game is best?

Ages. It's the most interestingly-designed game and is the one that feels like the bulk of the production effort went into. There's a more active plot and cast of characters, the time travel system results in changes to the world that are less predictable and less limited than those caused by the different Seasons, and the dungeons become some of the most complex they have ever been in a 2D Zelda. Other things that help in its favor to me are the deep-diving sections, the Zora area, and the more fleshed-out Goron region. I also largely prefer the items in Ages even if Seasons has some famous standouts (like Roc's Cape). Seed Shooter in particular is way more interesting and versatile than the Slingshot.

I used to not even really like Seasons that much, but it grew on me over the last few playthroughs. It is a different flavor though because of the differences mentioned; it's a simpler game in terms of story, progression, environment, and puzzles, but it's far from bad. Still, it's very easy for me to prefer Ages. I think Ages turns some people off with its difficulty/confusing design at times and that its time-travel gimmick sounds outwardly less unique than the idea of changing the Seasons, even though the latter isn't necessarily executed in a more interesting way.

The order of the story depends on which one you play first, and you won't really miss anything if you play one of them first rather than the other. As for which one you play first, well it depends! Seasons has more action, and a lot of its design and dungeon elements echo back to the original Legend of Zelda. Ages has more puzzles, and I personally enjoy Ages more than Seasons. I hope that helps a little!

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Well I got them in the mail and I think I'm going to start with Seasons!

Here's why

-Easier puzzles. I want the second run (Ages) to be a new challenge puzzle wise!
-More combat focussed.

Basically I think it's a better idea to start with a more hack and slash Zelda, and then do the more challenging puzzle oriented one. I think I'll find Seasons a bit annoying after Ages since the enemies are harder, yet breeze through the puzzles.

Thanks for your reply

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I'd say to find out for yourself, it's up to you which one to play first. As far as I remember Ages is more difficult, so if you want an easier time with it then beat Seasons first so you can link your game when you start Ages.

I'm doing this at the moment with Seasons and it helps because you get to keep all of your rings.

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I'd say to find out for yourself, it's up to you which one to play first. As far as I remember Ages is more difficult, so if you want an easier time with it then beat Seasons first so you can link your game when you start Ages.

I'm doing this at the moment with Seasons and it helps because you get to keep all of your rings.

I've always personally viewed Seasons as the harder game. There's a lot of easy and quick ways to get killed, especially as you get into the later dungeons (there is some tricky platforming too). That's just my opinion though. Ages definitely had some REALLY annoying puzzles though. Especially

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when you have to shift back and forth between time in that one dungeon later in the game (the one where you have to swim a ton...oh water levels).

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I find both games difficult really, Ages always did give me extra trouble though.

you mean Jabu-Jabu's belly?

Oh I agree, the two games are some of the hardest ones in the entire series, but the difficulty has it's own appeal I think.

Yes, that's the dungeon! I haven't played Ages in years, so I remember bits and pieces of the game. I remember as a kid being particularly annoyed by that part. I liked the Ancient Tomb though. It has some of my favorite dungeon design and atmosphere from the Oracle games.

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I heard some people tell that Ages has more story... and that the story partly continues in Seasons. And the same is not true for the opposite.

So that's why I'll be playing Ages first.

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....soooo playing Ages first gives more story? i.e. more new content??

If that's the case, AGES it is!

And I don't think €50 for both boxed is that expensive! Who the hell wants digital Zelda games? The only downside about physical Gameboy games is that in about 15-20 years or so the save battery will run dry. But hell, you can replace it, and there's no way you still have that digital copy after 30 years (the lifespan of save batteries).

I plredict a Gameboy apocalyspe in like 15-20 years since all Gameboy games will stop saving

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I could be completely wrong, but technically doesn't the Hyrule Histora state that Seasons' story comes before Ages? I think with game-linking you get unique parts that pop up in the other game that you would not have otherwise noticed. I could be wrong though, I'm only now replaying Seasons on my 3DS.

What is the difference between Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons?

Although the two are built on the same game engine, Oracle of Ages concentrates on puzzles, while Oracle of Seasons focuses on action. Each is a complete game capable of interacting with the other, via passwords or a Game Link Cable.

Which one is better Oracle of Ages or Seasons?

Generally speaking, Seasons is a little more action-focused whereas Ages has tougher puzzles . That said, while they're both great as standalone games, playing one after the other in a linked quest is still the best way to play the Oracle series. Both. Definitely both.

Do you need to play both Oracle of Ages and Seasons?

The game is part of a 2 part game where you will need Oracles of Season to *complete* the game (you will get a ending for beating either Oracle of Ages or Oracle of Season by itself but you will not get the best ending without having both games).

Which Zelda Oracle game is best?

Oracle of Ages is the better game, but not by much. It focuses more on puzzle-solving, whereas Seasons focuses more on action. What I would actually do, as the games connect for a true ending, is play the worse one first, then finish the adventure in the second, better game. I enjoyed OoA tons more than OoS.