The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Game Boy Advance, 2005)

On reputation alone, you'd have to know as of late anything that is a part of the Zelda series is going to be very close to if not a great representation of perfection. This installment of the series will not disappoint anyone.

First off, it has been quite some time since a completely original installment was seen on a handheld platform. Previous games that most notably include Link's Awakening and both Oracle of Ages and Seasons for Game Boy Color. This however, is the first one of its kind for GBA and the results are simply amazing.

Some of what youll notice first off is the impressive graphics and sound. Graphically impressive, this definitely uses the full power of GBA and is always great looking from start to finish. Then theres the music, of which is an incredible mix of both original tracks and music youll recognize from several previous Zelda games, from the original Zelda on NES all the way to Wind Waker.

As far as other aspects of the game, the gameplay, storyline, and overall entertainment value of this game in of itself is impressive enough. It all revolves your ability to shrink to the size of a bug, and among other things this ability lets you explore areas inaccessible when big and at the same time creates new hazards, puddles become impassable lakes, housecats become fearsome beasts that will make things tough, and flying insects will be enemies to be dealt with and not ignored.

I could go on and on about the amazing aspects of this game, but bottom line is this: Anyone even vaguely familiar with the series should expect nothing less than greatness with this game, and that is what you will get if not more. This is a must for anyone calling themselves a fan of the series, not to mention anyone who plays video games period.