Kidnapped, put to sleep and now even turned to stone: when disaster strikes in Hyrule, it usually happens to Princess Zelda. This time, sorcerer Vaati torments the hapless heir to the throne, only with the four fragments of the elements can Link break the spell. For this he needs the help of the Minish dwarves who live in tiny stump and mushroom villages. In order to be able to talk to them, you shrink yourself to mini format.
This works with the talking Minish hat, which is eloquently at your side throughout the adventure: in contrast to its predecessor A Link to the Past So you don’t switch between light and shadow, but big and small worlds. In addition, the many dialogues with the new companion also bring the action to the undergrowth and temple. New graphic effects turn out to be huge dangers: if Winzlink crosses an ant trail or walks through the rain, paws and drops of water threaten to kill him!
The rough gameplay of Riding Cap Same as its predecessor: You explore Hyrule from a bird’s eye view and collect tools that gradually give you access to the entire overworld. There are five temples and numerous mini-worlds to rummage through, then Vaati gets the beating he deserves. The adventure is made really exciting by the varied puzzles and talents, the correct use of which will make you think hard right from the first temple. The suction shell serves as a cobweb sucker, monster cannon and boat drive, while your hat can also be used as a paraglider. Of course, you will also discover well-known tools and weapons such as lanterns, boomerangs, teleport ocarinas and the nimble Pegasus shoes. Link is also learning a lot: You are looking for lonely masters in swamps and mountains who will teach you eight sword techniques and four upgrades. For example, the penetrating power and radius of the spin attack can be improved.
The unusual dungeon inventory also presents you with a few puzzles: You roll a screen-sized barrel to reach various platforms through its holes. In the mine, on the other hand, a network of carts awaits you, the points of which can be arranged in many ways. In the meantime, countless tests will challenge you: You assess the impact of the new catapult mushrooms and look for different seeds and water of the same color in order to plant climbing tendrils in loose soil.
