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{{Game
|image = [[File:Oracle of Seasons logo.png|240px]][[File:Oracleofseasons.jpg|260px]]
|developer = [[Flagship]]
|publisher = [[Nintendo]]
|designer = Hidemaro Fujibayashi (director)
|released = {{release|na= May 14, 2001|jp= February 27, 2001|eu= October 5, 2001|aus= October 5, 2001}}
|esrb = E (Everyone)
|elspa = 3+
|oflc = G8+
|platforms = [[Game Boy Color]]
|predecessor = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]''
|successor = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords]]''
}}
'''''The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons''''' ''(ゼルダの伝説 ふしぎの木の実 大地の章, {{exp|The Legend of Zelda: Nut of the Mysterious Tree: Chapter of Earth|Zeruda no Densetsu Fushigi no Ki no Mi Daichi no Shou}})'' is one of two [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Legend of Zelda'']] titles released for the [[Game Boy Color]] as part of Capcom's [[Oracle Series]], the other being ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''. Released near the end of the system's lifespan, ''Oracle of Seasons'' and its counterpart were said to "send the Game Boy Color out with a bang".<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Nintendo is sending the Game Boy Color out with a bang by releasing not just one but two new Game Boy Zelda titles--Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages...|url= http://www.gamespot.com/gbc/rpg/legendofzeldaoracleos/review.html?tag=tabs;reviews|title= The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons Review|site= Gamespot}}</ref> In anticipation of the upcoming release of the Game Boy Color's sucessor, the [[Game Boy Advance]], the games exhibited special features (such as the [[Advance Shop]]) when played on the new handheld system.
 
After completing one of the two games, they can be linked to form a single, linear plot (as opposed to two parallel ones) with an alternate ending. [[Linked Game|Game-linking]] also unlocks extra content, such as new items. The game is named after its central character, [[Din (Oracle)|Din, Oracle of Seasons]], and the element that is manipulated by Link in the game—the four seasons.
 
==Story==
[[File:Onox.png|150px|right]]
[[File:OoS Link.png|80px|left]]
[[File:OoS Ending Sequence.png|thumb|90px|left|The story is far from over...]]
''Oracle of Seasons'' opens up the same as ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'', with [[Link]] riding a horse.  Spying [[Hyrule Castle|a castle]] on the horizon, he goes inside and is sent by the [[Triforce]] to help a land being ravaged by the ruthless [[General Onox]]. Link is teleported to the land of [[Holodrum]] and after a bit of exploring discovers a [[Troupe of Performers|traveling troupe]]. After hanging around and dancing with the troupe's main attraction, [[Din (Oracle)|Din]], the sky becomes dark and General Onox strikes. In the ensuing chaos, Din, revealed to be the Oracle of Seasons, gets kidnapped, taken to Onox's mountain fortress, and imprisoned inside of a crystal. As a result, the [[Temple of Seasons ]]falls into the earth and the seasons of the land begin to become erratic.
 
Link embarks on a quest to save Din and restore order. The young hero learns from the [[Maku Tree (male)|Maku Tree]] that in order to penetrate to the center of Onox's fortress, he needs to collect eight [[Essences of Nature]].
 
While in the process of visiting the dungeons, Link spies a shady character moving in the weeds.  He sneaks by her and the girl disappears.  After some exploration, he uncovers a strange looking portal. Stepping on it, he is teleported to the lava-hot underground land of [[Subrosia]]. Looking to his left, he sees the missing [[Temple of Seasons]]. Taking the [[Rod of Seasons]] that he borrowed from the Temple itself, he learns seasons from the temple that become useful in his quest to retrieve the eight Essences of Nature.
 
After finishing the last of the dungeons and destroying Onox and his evil dragon alter-ego, Din is released and the seasons become regular once again. However, the adventure is far from over. The Flame of Sorrow is already lit by the destruction Onox caused. Observing Link from afar, [[Twinrova|a mysterious pair]] laughs, saying the true evil had yet to arrive...
 
The adventure carries on in a [[Linked Game]] of ''Oracle of Ages'' (or a linked game of ''Seasons'' if ''Ages'' played first).
 
 
''For the complete story revealed in the Linked Game, see  [[Oracle Series#Resurrection of Ganon|Oracle Series: Resurrection of Ganon]].''
 
==Gameplay==
===General Mechanics===
The two games of the [[Oracle Series]] retain many gameplay elements from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'' (especially the [[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX|DX version]]), such as the graphics (many sprites in ''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons'' are reused from ''Link's Awakening''), audio and top-view perspective. As in ''Link's Awakening'', items (including the [[sword]] and [[shield]]) are assigned to the A and B buttons via an [[Inventory]]. Unlike certain games of the series, items are not assigned a specific place in the inventory. Collected [[Rupee]]s, health, and the two equipped items are shown on an interface which consists of a yellow bar running across the top of the screen (similar to the one in ''Link's Awakening'', which was located at the bottom of the screen).
 
''Oracle of Seasons'', like the great majority of Zelda games, features eight regular dungeons and a large [[Holodrum|overworld]] to explore in between. This is done with the help of an overworld [[map]], which is composed of a 14 x 14 grid of squares, where each square represents a single screen. As Link explores the overworld, the "squares" that he's visited will be colored in. Link is guided by the [[Maku Tree (Female)|Maku Tree]], an important character in both games of the [[Oracle Series]], who will direct Link to the next dungeon, among other things. The ''Oracle Series'', like many games in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], features a [[Trading Sequence]].
 
One particular feature of ''Oracle of Seasons'' (and ''Oracle of Ages'', for that matter) is the fact that certain choices made on the adventure will affect an outcome later on, making for various possible scenarios in a single play-through. Among these are the animal companions that will accompany Link on his adventure (either [[Moosh]], [[Dimitri]], or [[Ricky]]), and the growth [[Bipin and Blossom's son]]. These choices affect the passwords obtained for a [[Linked Game]] (see below).
 
Where ''Oracle of Ages'' is said to be puzzle-based, ''Oracle of Seasons'' centers its gameplay on action;<ref>{{Cite web|quote= The biggest difference between Seasons and Ages is that each focuses on a different aspect of the classic Zelda formula: Ages is puzzle-heavy while Seasons is action-oriented.|url= http://www.gamespot.com/gbc/rpg/legendofzeldaoracleos/review.html|title= The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons Review|site= Gamespot}}</ref> both of which are key gamplay elements in ''The Legend of Zelda'' series.
 
===The Rod of Seasons===
[[File:Rod of Seasons.png|left|The Rod of Seasons]]
The [[Rod of Seasons]] is the central item of ''Oracle of Seasons''. With it, Link can manipulate the four seasons, allowing him to solve various puzzles on his quest. For example, a path that may be blocked by a large deciduous tree can be bypassed in the winter when the leaves have fallen. When Link obtains the rod, he only has the power to change the season to winter. The rest of the seasons (which allow him to reach new locations in the [[Overworld]]) are acquired from the [[Temple of Seasons]] as the game progresses.
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===Linked Game===
[[File:Farore Oracle.png|right|100px|Farore, Oracle of Secrets]]
{{Main|Linked Game}}
An important element of gameplay in ''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons'' is their unique ability to be linked together to form one linear plot, as opposed to two parallel ones. After one game is completed, the other can be linked to it using passwords provided by the game, or a Game Link Cable. Linked Games unlock additional content not seen in the separate games. Among the most notable changes in a [[Linked Game]] is the extended ending (the "true ending") where [[Twinrova]] and [[Ganon]] are encountered.
 
In a Linked Game of ''Oracle of Seasons'', new characters appear in [[Holodrum]]. These characters will tell Link [[Linked Game#Secrets|secrets]] in the form of passwords, which can be relayed to characters on a completed file of ''Oracle of Ages''. By doing so, Link can obtain new items not seen in a non-linked game. The reverse occurs if ''Oracle of Seasons'' is played first and ''Oracle of Ages'' second.
 
Passwords obtained in a Linked Game vary depending on the choices Link made on his adventure. Therefore, passwords identify a specific play-through, assuring that Link will have the same animal partner in the Linked Game as in the completed game, among other things.
 
===Magic Rings===
[[File:Unappraised Ring.png|left|An unappraised Magic Ring.]]
Also a unique feature of the ''Oracle'' series is the appearance of [[Magic Rings]] to be collected by Link on his quest. These rings, when worn, provide Link with a variety of bonuses and abilities, giving an almost RPG-like twist to the game. Some rings augment his strength and defense; others increase his swimming abilities; yet another prevents Link from sliding on frozen floors. Some, like the [[Magic Ring#Cursed Ring|Cursed Ring]], even decrease Link's abilities, making the game more challenging. Other rings simply change Link's appearance. A total of 64 rings can be collected throughout ''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons'', some requiring the use of [[Linked Game]]s to obtain, or even the use of a [[Game Boy Advance]].
 
===Gasha Seeds===
[[File:Gashaseed.gif|left|A Gasha Seed]]
[[Gasha Seed]]s appear exclusively in the ''Oracle'' series. They can be planted in patches of [[Soft Soil]] scattered across [[Holodrum]] (or [[Labrynna]] in ''Oracle of Ages''). After a while, the tree will mature and Link can collect the single Gasha Nut that the tree will produce. Inside the nut, Link may find various goods, such as [[Rupee]]s or Magic Rings.
 
==Game Information==
===Development===
{{Main|Oracle Series#Development|Development of the Oracle Series}}
 
''Oracle of Seasons'', along with ''Oracle of Ages'', were the first ''Legend of Zelda'' titles to be developed outside of [[Nintendo]]. They were developed by [[Capcom]], who later went on to develop two more titles for the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Legend of Zelda'' series]] on the [[Game Boy Advance]] (''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords|Four Swords]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'').
 
The beginning of the development of ''Oracle of Seasons'' dates back to the very first proposal for a ''Zelda'' title made by Yoshiki Okamoto, then head of [[Flagship]] (a screenwriting subsidiary of Capcom) to [[Shigeru Miyamoto]]. The proposition consisted of a remake the original ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Game)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' for the [[Game Boy Color]]. After some deliberations, an agreement was reached,<ref>{{Cite web|quote= The Oracle games originally started life out as a remake of the original NES Legend of Zelda. Yoshiki Okamoto of Capcom approached Miyamoto with the idea and, after much back and forth, got the go-ahead.|url= http://www.1up.com/news/25-things-you-did-not-know-about-zelda?pager.offset=2|title=25 Things You Didn't Know About The Legend of Zelda|site= 1UP.com}}</ref> and it was later decided that, depending on the success of this first title, Capcom would go on to develop a "more ambitious" sequel, which would be a completely new and original ''Zelda'' title built from the ground up. However, the members of the development team, contrarily to what Okamoto's agenda, wanted to skip the remake and begin creating a new ''Zelda'' title right away.<ref>{{Cite person|quote= The members of our team weren't agreeing over the direction that game development should take. I thought that we should produce a new version of the first Zelda game (released for the NES in the U.S.) for Game Boy Color. Then, if it went well, we could move on to the next stage (making a more ambitious game). But, my people wanted to skip that first phase and create their own Zelda game from the beginning.|name= Yoshiki Okamoto|url= http://web.archive.org/web/20050311025108/http://www.nintendo.com/gamedev?gameid=m-Game-0000-314|title= The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons Interview Part I}}</ref> The opinion to abandon the original project was incited further by a number of complications that came up during the port: the scenario and the maps had to be reworked several times to make all the elements fit. Development was further hindered by the Game Boy Color's narrower screen, which would force players to scroll to the right or left to see the entire room, potentially causing them to overlook certain elements inside it.<ref>{{Cite person|quote= Using that system, the team had to redo both the scenario and the maps several times to make all the elements fit. During that process, we realized that, since the Game Boy Color screen is narrower than a TV screen, the player must scroll the screen to the left and right to see the whole room. That created some difficulties in game play development. If you see a crack on a wall, you know that you need to use a bomb to break through. But, if you can't see the crack, because all of the walls in the room aren't visible at once, you could miss it. That led to more difficulty in developing the maps.|name= Yoshiki Okamoto|url= http://web.archive.org/web/20050311025108/http://www.nintendo.com/gamedev?gameid=m-Game-0000-314|title= The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons Interview Part I}}</ref>
 
Eventually, Miyamoto proposed the creation of the "Triforce Series", a trilogy, to replace the current projects.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=When Okamoto ran into trouble attempting to remake the original Legend of Zelda for the Game Boy Color, Miyamoto came to the rescue with his idea for a trilogy called the Triforce series.|url= http://www.1up.com/news/25-things-you-did-not-know-about-zelda?pager.offset=2!|title= 25 Things You Didn't Know About The Legend of Zelda|1UP.com}}</ref> Each title was to focus on a different gameplay element, each relating to one of the three powers of the [[Triforce]] (i.e., Wisdom, Power, and Courage). What was originally meant to be the remake of ''The Legend of Zelda'' became the ''Chapter of Power'' (later known as ''Mystical Seed of Power''), which was action-based.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= One game was to focus on action (Chapter of Power), one was to focus on puzzles (Chapter of Wisdom), while the gameplay focus of the third (Chapter of Courage) was never officially announced.|url= http://gameboy.ign.com/objects/873/873036.html|title= The Legend of Zelda: The Third Oracle|site= IGN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|quote= Later in development, this series of Zelda games and its three titles were given a new story concept the official name, The Legend of Zelda: Mystical Seed of Power, Mystical Seed of Courage, and Mystical Seed of Wisdom.|url= http://gameboy.ign.com/objects/873/873036.html|title= The Legend of Zelda: The Third Oracle|site= IGN}}</ref> The ''Tale of Power'' was demonstrated at the [[wikipedia:Nintendo World|Nintendo Space World]] trade show in 1999; it was the only title of the three to be presented. The demo of the game had [[Princess Zelda]], keeper of the seasons, captured by [[Ganon]], who stole the [[Rod of Seasons]] to throw the four seasons of [[Hyrule]] into disarray, while sending [[Hyrule Castle]] and the rod to [[Subrosia|another realm]] - a precursor to the plot of ''Oracle of Seasons''.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Princess Zelda, keeper of the seasons, and the mysterious Triforce of Power have been kidnapped by the series' token villain, Ganon. Knowing this, Link embarks on a new adventure to once again free the princess from the clutches of the villainous thief. Ganon, now aware of Link's powers, quickly splits the Triforce of Power into eight pieces and hides them throughout the land. Even worse, Ganon has taken the Rod of the Seasons (a wand that controls the flow of time) and beamed it along with Hyrule Castle to an other-dimensional realm. Spring, summer, fall and winter in the land of Hyrule have fallen into complete disarray. With the help of the other-dimensional Ulra Tribe and the Mystery Tree that houses the spirits, Link must now venture through the world of Hyrule and find a way into the other dimension.|url= http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/069/069957p1.html|title= Hands-on Zelda|site= IGN}}</ref> In the demo, Link uses the Rod of Seasons to manipulate the seasons of winter, spring, summer, and autumn in order to solve puzzles.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Using the Rod of the Seasons, Link can change the seasons from spring, over summer and fall to winter. Naturally, the landscape also changes slightly with the seasons, making for many interesting puzzles.|url= http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/069/069957p1.html|title= Hands-on Zelda|site= IGN}}</ref> Several characters of ''Oracle of Seasons'' also make an apperance, such as the "Mystery Tree" ([[Maku Tree]]), "Rikki" ([[Ricky]]), "Mable" ([[Maple]]), and the "Ulra Tribe" ([[Subrosian]]s).<ref>{{Cite web|quote= In addition to Link's usual range of attacks and moves, he can now meet up with a kangaroo named Rikki and ride in its pouch. The player then controls Rikki, who can jump the distance of one square at the time or perform punch attacks with his boxing gloves. Much like Yoshi in Super Mario World, Rikki comes in handy when Link can't overcome an obstacle with his own power. Another friendly character, the witch Mable, appears at certain moments in the game and sets off a number of events that drive the game forward.|url= http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/069/069957p1.html|title= Hands-on Zelda|site= IGN}}</ref>
 
The three games of the series would interact with each other for additional gameplay via [[Linked Game|game-linking system]]. However, the overcomplexity of coordinating the three games caused for the cancellation of ''Mystical Seed of Courage''. Thus the series was reduced to two titles and became the [[Oracle Series]] as it is known today: ''Oracle of Ages'' was adapted from ''Mystical Seed of Wisdom'' and ''Oracle of Seasons'' was adapted from ''Mystical Seed of Power''.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= In 2000, the 3-game concept became too much for the platform and the limitations of the password system used for the games, so the team scaled the project back to just two games and restructured the password system and storyline. Mystical Seed of Power became Oracle of Seasons and Mystical Seed of Courage became Oracle of Ages, and both were released in 2001. The third chapter, Mystical Seed of Wisdom, was never finished...|url= http://gameboy.ign.com/objects/873/873036.html|title= The Legend of Zelda: The Third Oracle|site= IGN}}</ref>
 
Throughout all its transformations, from ''The Legend of Zelda'' remake to ''Mystical Seed of Power'', and finally to the ''Oracle of Seasons'' as it is known today, elements from the original [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] title, such as dungeon layouts, bosses, and even parts of the overworld, can be observed to this day in ''Oracle of Seasons''.
 
===Setting===
[[File:Holodrum.gif|thumb|right|A map of Holodrum]]
[[File:Subrosia.gif|thumb|right|A map of Subrosia]]
''Oracle of Seasons'' is the first and only title to take place in the land of [[Holodrum]]. Holodrum, once calm and peaceful, is thrown into chaos and destruction when [[Onox]] captures [[Din (Oracle)|Din]], the Oracle of Seasons, and buries the [[Temple of Seasons]] where the [[Season Spirits]] lie, throwing the four seasons into disarray and causing them to change erratically.
 
Holodrum is unique in that it is the only land to feature the four seasons: winter, spring, summer, and autumn. The world changes with the seasons: lakes freeze in winter, flowers bloom in spring, creeks and lakes dry up in summer, and [[Mushroom]]s are ready to be picked in autumn.<ref>{{Cite|Holodrum has four seasons: spring, summer fall and winter. The world changes with the seasons. In spring, blast blooms can send you high in the air; summer reveals creek beds and lake bottoms. In fall, leaves open new paths and mushrooms are ready to be picked. In winter, snow blocks trails and lakes freeze.|N/A|OOS}}</ref> With the four seasons out of order, Holodrum experiences all four seasons at once, making for a colorful world where all at once Link can observe the whiteness of the [[snow]] in winter, the blooming flowers in spring, the lush green vegetation in summer, and the changing colors of the leaves in autumn.
 
The populations of Holodrum are scattered all across the map. To the south is [[Horon Village]], the home of the guardian spirit [[Maku Tree (Male)|Maku Tree]] and the majority of Holodrum's population. To the east and west of the village lies the southern shores that border Holodrum. To the east is the sand-swept [[Samasa Desert]]; to the west, the [[Western Coast]], and the eerie [[Graveyard]]. Holodrum's northern border consists of tall peaks and mountain ranges ranging from east to west. In the west lies the [[Tarm Ruins]], where stands the tall tower of the [[Ancient Ruins]], the highest point in all the land. This is followed by the dark [[Northern Peak]], where Onox has built his stronghold. East of the Northern Peak are the [[Temple Ruins]], where the Temple of Seasons once stood. This is overlapped by [[Goron Mountain]], where the [[Goron]] race of Holodrum reside in their homes delved into the rock. Finally, in the northeast corner, connected to Goron Mountain, lies [[Mt. Cucco]], from whence all the fresh water of the land flows. Incidentally, to the south of Mt. Cucco is the permanently flooded village of [[Sunken City]]. The water from Mt. Cucco flows down the river into the swamplands of [[Spool Swamp]]. Central Holodrum is dominated by plains—such as the [[Holodrum Plain]] and the [[Natzu Prairie]]—and the [[Woods of Winter]] to the east.
 
However, within this one world exists another: the hidden subterranean, lava-filled world of [[Subrosia]]. Here, the strange, hooded creatures known as [[Subrosian]]s live unbeknownst to the people of the world above. Subrosia is in fact the new location of the Temple of Seasons, which sunk from Holodrum into Subrosia. Like Holodrum, Subrosia has mountain ranges to the north and a southern coastline. The two worlds can be traveled back and forth via [[portal]]s scattered across the land.
 
Link is sent to Holodrum via the powers of the [[Triforce]]. However, certain characters in ''Oracle of Seasons'' will travel between Holodrum and the sister-land of Labrynna via physical means; Princess Zelda (in a [[Linked Game]] only) and her nurse [[Impa]] even travel from [[Hyrule]]. Therefore, Labrynna, Holodrum, and Hyrule all exist within the same universe.
 
===Timeline Placement===
{{Main|Oracle Series#Timeline Placement|Timeline Placement of the Oracle Series}}
 
Since the plot lines of ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' are parallel, it is impossible to place one before the other in a timeline, even in a [[Linked Game]] when the two plots are linked together, as it is up to the player to decide which game to place first. Besides this, the [[Oracle Series]] in general has no definitive place in the timeline.
 
===Completion Records===
According to the Speed Demos Archive, the fastest completion time for ''Oracle of Seasons'' is 2 hours, 6 minutes and 40 seconds by Tomas 'Tompa' Abrahamsson on November 19th, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://speeddemosarchive.com/ZeldaOracleOfSeasons.html|title=The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|site=Speed Demo Archive}}</ref>
 
==Listings==
===[[Characters in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Characters]]===
===[[Bosses in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Bosses and mini-bosses]]===
===[[Gallery:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Enemies]]===
===[[Places in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Places]]===
===[[Dungeons in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Dungeons]]===
===[[Items in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Equipment and upgrades]]===
===[[Glitches in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Glitches]]===
===[[Hacks in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Hacks]]===
===[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons Translations|Translations]]===
 
==Reception==
:''See also: [[Oracle Series#General Reception|Reception of the Oracle Series]]''
===Sales===
''Oracle of Seasons'' was commercially successful, selling a near 4 million copies (3.96 million to be exact).<ref>[http://www.rpgamer.com/news/japan/rp033104.html RPGamer - Japandemonium - Xenogears vs. Tetris]</ref>
 
===Reviews===
''Oracle of Seasons'', or quite simply the [[Oracle Series]] in general, was very well received by critics and received mostly positive reviews. Both games received 9.2/10 ratings at Gamespot,<ref name="Gamespot OoS">[http://www.gamespot.com/gbc/rpg/legendofzeldaoracleos/review.html?tag=tabs;reviews Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Review - Gamespot]</ref><ref name="Gamespot OoA">[http://www.gamespot.com/gbc/adventure/legendofzeldaoracleofages/review.html?tag=tabs;reviews Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Review - Gamespot]</ref> and a 10 out of 10 rating of "Masterpiece" at IGN.<ref name="IGN OoS">[http://gameboy.ign.com/articles/166/166042p1.html The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Review - IGN]</ref><ref name="IGN OoA">[http://gameboy.ign.com/objects/016/016041.html The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Review - IGN]</ref> The games were often credited as being two of the top (if not the best) games for the [[Game Boy Color]]. In fact, ''Oracle of Seasons'' and ''Oracle of Ages'' were ranked by ''Nintendo Power'' as being the fourth and fifth best games for [[Game Boy]]/[[Game Boy Color]], respectively.<ref>[[Nintendo Power|Nintendo Power Magazine]] - Issue 231</ref>
 
''Oracle of Seasons'' especially was praised for its vibrant graphics, due to the wide panoply of hues caused by the changing seasons. As such, it is considered to be the more graphically impressive of the two ''Oracle'' titles.<ref name= "IGN OoS"></ref> Gaming Target praised the gameplay aspect of the game, highlighting the use of its "new and fun" items and challenging dungeons.<ref>[http://www.gamingtarget.com/article.php?artid=2414 Gaming Target - The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]</ref>
 
===Fan Reception===
''Oracle of Seasons'' was equally praised by fans as well as critics. Both ''Oracle of Ages'' and ''Oracle of Seasons'' maintain a 9.1 user score at Gamespot.<ref name="Gamespot OoA"></ref><ref name="Gamespot OoS"></ref>. However, at IGN, ''Seasons'' scored slightly higher at 9.2.<ref name="IGN OoS"></ref>
 
''Oracle of Seasons'' is usually rated equal or higher than ''Oracle of Ages'' by critics and fans, which would appear to make it the more well-received of the two titles.
 
==Trivia==
*In both the [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (Book)|chapter book]] and [[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (Manga)|manga]] adaptations of the ''Oracle'' series games, ''Oracle of Seasons'' is the first game in the sequence.
 
==Gallery==
===Illustrations===
<gallery>
File:Oracle of Seasons Artwork.png|Artwork depicting various key characters in the game
File:Oracle of Seasons Artwork 2.jpg|Link meeting [[Din (Oracle)|Din]]
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===[[Gallery:Box Art|Box Art]]===
<gallery perrow="5">
File:Oracleofseasons.jpg|North American box art
File:OoS EU Box.jpg|European box art
File:OoS AU Box.jpg|Australian box art
File:OoS JP Box.jpg|Japanese box art
File:OoX Limited EU Box.jpg|European Limited Edition box art
</gallery>
 
===Video===
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==Gallery==
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==External Links==
*[http://www.zelda.com/seasons/ ''Oracle of Seasons'' official site]
 
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