As I said in my review of its sister game, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages , Oracle of Seasons is focused on combat rather than puzzles. In many ways, it feels like an homage to the original Legend of Zelda . The main gimmick of Oracle of Seasons is that Link has a wand, the Rod of Seasons, which allows him to change what season it is. The power of each season is held in the Temple of Seasons, which is found in an underworld called Subrosia. As the plot progresses, Link gains the power of each season. During winter, snow banks appear, and water freezes into ice. In spring, blast blooms open–flora that can launch Link to higher areas. During summer, vines sprout, which can be climbed. In fall, rock mushrooms ripen, so Link can pick them. Manipulating these elements allows Link to enter new areas. The overall gameplay, items, and enemies are almost exactly the same as in Oracle of Ages, so I need not describe them. A few items are different, which I appreciated. For example, instead ...