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'''''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages''''' is a multi-ending chapter book based on the [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|video game of the same name]]. It is a companion to the {{OoS|Wessel}} book. Despite some small differences in the story, it generally follows the plot of the video game accurately. In the center of the book are eight full-color pages of official game artwork.


'''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages''' is a multi-ending chapter book based on the [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|video game of the same name]]. It is a companion to the ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (Book)|Oracle of Seasons]]'' book. Despite some small differences in the story, it generally follows the plot of the video game accurately. In the center of the book are eight full-color pages of official game artwork.
The book is fairly short and skims over many events in the game, covering only four dungeons out of eight, the freeing of [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]], and the final battle against [[Veran]]. The skipped dungeons are mentioned, but not described in great detail.


The book is fairly short and skims over many events in the game, covering only four dungeons out of eight, the freeing of [[Nayru (oracle)|Nayru]], and the final battle against [[Veran]]. The skipped dungeons are mentioned, but not described in great detail.
Like in the {{OoA|Himekawa}}, {{OoA|-}} is shown to be the second game chronologically in the Oracle series, preceded by {{OoS|-}}. Although it is based on a canon game, the book is generally regarded as non-canon.
 
Like in [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (Manga)|the manga]], Oracle of Ages is shown to be the second game chronologically in the Oracle series, preceded by Oracle of Seasons. Although it is based on a canon game, the book is generally regarded as non-canon.


==Differences==
==Differences==
Although based on the same adventure, the plotlines of the game and the book differ slightly.
Although based on the same adventure, the plotlines of the game and the book differ slightly.


*Link speaks quite frequently, like in [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (Manga)|the manga]]. He also seems to have a mean streak, laughing at the [[Tokay]] who eat the [[Mystical Seeds#Ember Seeds|Ember Seeds]].
*Link speaks quite frequently, like in the {{OoA|Himekawa}}. He also seems to have a mean streak, laughing at the [[Tokay]] who eat the [[Ember Seed]]s.
*Blue [[Stalfos]] is called Death Stalfos.
*Blue [[Stalfos]] is called Death Stalfos.
*The [[Maku Tree (female)|Maku Tree]] is the one who informs Link of the [[Tune of Ages]].
*The [[Maku Tree]] is the one who informs Link of the [[Tune of Ages]].
*Depending on the reader's choice, [[Ancient Tomb]] may become the seventh dungeon, while [[Jabu-Jabu's Belly]] may become the eighth.
*Depending on the reader's choice, [[Ancient Tomb]] may become the seventh dungeon, while [[Jabu-Jabu's Belly]] may become the eighth.
*The Maku Tree does know the location of Ancient Tomb, unlike in the game.
*The Maku Tree does know the location of Ancient Tomb, unlike in the game.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Link names [[Bipin]] and [[Blossom]]'s [[Bipin and Blossom's son|son]] "Bipsom" if the reader chooses to enter their home in the story.
*In the book, [[Moosh]] is the animal companion which Link meets.
*In the book, [[Moosh]] is the animal companion which Link meets.
*The spot art of Link at the top of each page uses Oracle of Seasons-specific art (Link holding the [[Rod of Seasons]], etc), despite this book being based on Oracle of Ages.
*The spot art of Link at the top of each page uses {{OoS}}-specific art (Link holding the [[Rod of Seasons]], etc.), despite this book being based on {{OoA}}.
*Later editions of the book change the [[Maku Tree]] in the cover artwork to the one from {{OoS|-}}.<ref>{{Cite Web|quote=Interestingly, Scholastic made a rather bizarre change to the cover in later editions of the ''Oracle of Ages'' book. The 2003 edition features the male Maku Tree on the cover instead of the female Maku Tree, despite the fact that only the female Maku Tree appears in ''Oracle of Ages''. |author=Rod Lloyd |published=February 24, 2021 |retrieved=May 17, 2021 |url=https://www.zeldadungeon.net/looking-back-at-the-oracle-of-ages-choose-your-own-adventure-book/ |title=Looking Back at the Oracle of Ages Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Book |site=Zelda Dungeon }}</ref>


==Bonus Artwork==
==Bonus Artwork==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:OoA back book.jpg|The book's back cover, featuring [[Veran]].
File:OoA (Wessel) 2003 Cover.jpg|Front cover of the 2003 edition
File:OoA back book.jpg|The book's back cover, featuring [[Veran]]
File:OoA logo book.jpg|Oracle of Ages logo
File:OoA logo book.jpg|Oracle of Ages logo
File:OoA Vasu book.jpg|Artwork of [[Vasu]]
File:OoA Vasu book.jpg|Artwork of [[Vasu]]
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File:OoA Nayru book.jpg|Artwork of [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]]
File:OoA Nayru book.jpg|Artwork of [[Nayru (Oracle)|Nayru]]
File:OoA Veran book.jpg|Artwork of Veran
File:OoA Veran book.jpg|Artwork of Veran
File:OoA Bipin book.jpg|Artwork of [[Bipin]], [[Blossom]], and [[Bipin and Blossom's son|their son]]
File:OoA Bipin book.jpg|Artwork of [[Bipin]], [[Blossom]], and [[Bipsom|their son]]
File:OoA_Maple_book.jpg|Artwork of [[Maple]]
File:OoA_Maple_book.jpg|Artwork of [[Maple]]
File:OoA Moblin book.jpg|Artwork of the [[Great Moblin]]
File:OoA Moblin book.jpg|Artwork of the [[Great Moblin]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 04:17, 24 June 2023

Non-Canon Information

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages is a multi-ending chapter book based on the video game of the same name. It is a companion to the Oracle of Seasons book by Craig Wessel book. Despite some small differences in the story, it generally follows the plot of the video game accurately. In the center of the book are eight full-color pages of official game artwork.

The book is fairly short and skims over many events in the game, covering only four dungeons out of eight, the freeing of Nayru, and the final battle against Veran. The skipped dungeons are mentioned, but not described in great detail.

Like in the Oracle of Ages manga by Akira Himekawa, Oracle of Ages is shown to be the second game chronologically in the Oracle series, preceded by Oracle of Seasons. Although it is based on a canon game, the book is generally regarded as non-canon.

Differences

Although based on the same adventure, the plotlines of the game and the book differ slightly.

  • Link speaks quite frequently, like in the Oracle of Ages manga by Akira Himekawa. He also seems to have a mean streak, laughing at the Tokay who eat the Ember Seeds.
  • Blue Stalfos is called Death Stalfos.
  • The Maku Tree is the one who informs Link of the Tune of Ages.
  • Depending on the reader's choice, Ancient Tomb may become the seventh dungeon, while Jabu-Jabu's Belly may become the eighth.
  • The Maku Tree does know the location of Ancient Tomb, unlike in the game.
  • The Maku Tree is the only guardian of Labrynna, and not Nayru.
  • Veran leaves only after the Maku Tree has dissapeared. This may be a continuity error.
  • The Maku Tree knows that the Rolling Sea is inside Jabu-Jabu, whereas she does not in-game, only that it is inside a big fish.

Trivia

  • In the book, Moosh is the animal companion which Link meets.
  • The spot art of Link at the top of each page uses Oracle of Seasons-specific art (Link holding the Rod of Seasons, etc.), despite this book being based on Oracle of Ages.
  • Later editions of the book change the Maku Tree in the cover artwork to the one from Oracle of Seasons.[2]

Bonus Artwork

References

  1. ↑ "Publication year(s): 2001" — [1] , Copyright Clearance Center, retrieved May 17, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Interestingly, Scholastic made a rather bizarre change to the cover in later editions of the Oracle of Ages book. The 2003 edition features the male Maku Tree on the cover instead of the female Maku Tree, despite the fact that only the female Maku Tree appears in Oracle of Ages." — Rod Lloyd, Looking Back at the Oracle of Ages Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Book , Zelda Dungeon, published February 24, 2021, retrieved May 17, 2021.
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