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<onlyinclude>{{Infobox|game
<onlyinclude>{{Infobox|game
| name = ''The Minish Cap''
| name = ''The Minish Cap''
| logo = [[File:Minish Cap Logo.png]]
| logo = [[File:TMC logo.png]]
| boxart = [[File:Minish-Cap-Cover.jpg]]
| boxart = [[File:Minish-Cap-Cover.jpg]]
| release [[Game Boy Advance]] =  
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Many of the sounds, including Link's voice, were taken from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', though the game resembles ''The Wind Waker'' more.
Many of the sounds, including Link's voice, were taken from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', though the game resembles ''The Wind Waker'' more.


While being only released for the Game Boy Advance for nearly seven years, ''The Minish Cap'' was released on the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Virtual Console]] as apart of the exclusive ten Game Boy Advance games for the Ambassador program. Three years after the re-release, ''The Minish Cap'' was released on the [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]] [[Virtual Console]], being the first time non-Ambassadors can play it other than its initial release.
While being only released for the Game Boy Advance for nearly seven years, ''The Minish Cap'' was released on the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS Virtual Console]] as a part of the exclusive ten Game Boy Advance games for the Ambassador program. Three years after the re-release, ''The Minish Cap'' was released on the [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]] [[Virtual Console]], being the first time non-Ambassadors can play it other than its initial release.


==Story==
==Story==
{{Main|The Minish Cap Story}}
[[File:Picori-sword.png|15px|left]]{{Main|The Minish Cap Story}}


Princess Zelda visit her childhood friend, Link, who lives with his grandfather, the royal blacksmith, Smith. Smith asks Link to bring a sword he created to the King of Hyrule to present to the winner of the tournament at the Picori Festival, in celebration of when the Picori last came to Hyrule 100 years ago to the day.The two go to Hyrule Town to join in the festivities.
Princess Zelda visit her childhood friend, Link, who lives with his grandfather, the royal blacksmith, Smith. Smith asks Link to bring a sword he created to the King of Hyrule to present to the winner of the tournament at the Picori Festival, in celebration of when the Picori last came to Hyrule 100 years ago to the day.The two go to Hyrule Town to join in the festivities.
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==Characters==
==Characters==
{{Main|:Category:The Minish Cap Characters}}
[[File:ForestMinish.png|40px|left]]{{Main|:Gallery:The Minish Cap Characters|The Minish Cap Characters}}
<b>Main Characters</b>
<b>Main Characters</b>
;[[Link]]
;[[File:Link-Minish-Cap-Sprite.png|30px|left]][[Link]]
:The young grandson of Grandfather Smith. He is a good friend of Zelda.
:The young grandson of Grandfather Smith. He is a good friend of Zelda.
;[[Ezlo]]
;[[File:Ezlo-thumb.gif|30px|left]][[Ezlo]]
:A strange, talking cap that helps Link through his adventure in an attempt to undo a curse [[Vaati]] cast on him shortly before the events of the game. Since Link starts out capless, Ezlo becomes the trademark cap himself during most of the game.  
:A strange, talking cap that helps Link through his adventure in an attempt to undo a curse [[Vaati]] cast on him shortly before the events of the game. Since Link starts out capless, Ezlo becomes the trademark cap himself during most of the game.  
;[[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]
;[[File:Minish-cap-zelda.png|30px|left]][[Zelda|Princess Zelda]]
:The princess of [[Hyrule]]. She likes to sneak out of the castle in order to visit her friend Link.
:The princess of [[Hyrule]]. She likes to sneak out of the castle in order to visit her friend Link.
;[[Vaati]]
;[[File:Vaati.png|45px|left]][[Vaati]]
:The Evil Wind Mage that is the main cause of all the trouble and challenges that Link will encounter.
:The Evil Wind Mage that is the main cause of all the trouble and challenges that Link will encounter.


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==Enemies==
==Enemies==
{{Main|:Category:The Minish Cap Enemies|The Minish Cap Enemies}}
[[File:Minish-cap-chuchu.png|30px|left]]{{Main|:Gallery:The Minish Cap Enemies|The Minish Cap Enemies}}


- List of enemies that appear in  ''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap''. {{Hide|
- List of enemies that appear in  ''The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap''. {{Hide|
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==Heart Pieces==
==Heart Pieces==
{{Main|The Minish Cap Heart Pieces}}
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{{Tab|45|Special Full Heart Container}}
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==Locations==
==Locations==
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*The logo for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' featured in pre-release material and some commercials featured the [[Master Sword]] rather than the [[Four Sword]]. This is interesting, because the Master Sword does not appear in the game at all.
*The logo for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' featured in pre-release material and some commercials featured the [[Master Sword]] rather than the [[Four Sword]]. This is interesting, because the Master Sword does not appear in the game at all.
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' is the only main-series [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' game]] with [[Hyrule]] as its overworld that does not feature a desert.
*''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'' is the only main-series [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' game]] with [[Hyrule]] as its overworld that does not feature a desert.
*In the European version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the [[Mt. Crenel Mineral Water|Mineral Water]] found on [[Mt. Crenel]] is called the Hot Spring Water.
*In the European version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap|The Minish Cap]]'', the [[Mineral Water]] found on [[Mt. Crenel]] is called the Hot Spring Water.


==Screenshots==
==Screenshots==

Revision as of 15:12, October 7, 2017

The Minish Cap
TMC logo.png
Minish-Cap-Cover.jpg
Release

Platform

Date

Japan November 4, 2004
Europe November 12, 2004
United States January 10, 2005
Australia April 7, 2005

3DS Virtual Console (Ambassadors)

Australia December 15, 2011
United States December 16, 2011
Europe December 16, 2011
Japan December 16, 2011

United States June 5, 2014
Japan April 30, 2014
Europe May 29, 2014
Australia May 29, 2014

Credits

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Director

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Walkthrough

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ZeldaDungeon.net 

Nearly two years after the release of The Wind Waker, Nintendo released the next handheld adventure in the The Legend of Zelda series, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. This time utilizing a modified version of the Four Swords art style altered to be more in line with The Wind Waker art style. The game uses an improved version of the interface found in the Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles.

This game introduced a new race to the series which hasn't been seen in any other games since, the Picori (or Minish). These small creatures can only be seen by children, meaning that Link can interact with them throughout the adventure. Early on in the game, Link meets up with Ezlo, a transfigured Minish who joins Link as his iconic cap and giving tips along the way. Using Ezlo's mystical powers, Link is able to shrink down at various portals throughout Hyrule and enter the small world of the Minish, solving puzzles and entering dungeons that were previously inaccessible.

One of the game's primary goals is to gather the four Elements in order to restore power to the Four Sword, allowing Link to progressively split into mirror images of himself in order to battle enemies and solve puzzles. That, along with the final boss, reveals that this game is the prequel to the Four Swords games, setting the stage for those adventures.

Many of the sounds, including Link's voice, were taken from Ocarina of Time, though the game resembles The Wind Waker more.

While being only released for the Game Boy Advance for nearly seven years, The Minish Cap was released on the 3DS Virtual Console as a part of the exclusive ten Game Boy Advance games for the Ambassador program. Three years after the re-release, The Minish Cap was released on the Wii U Virtual Console, being the first time non-Ambassadors can play it other than its initial release.

Story

Main article: The Minish Cap Story

Princess Zelda visit her childhood friend, Link, who lives with his grandfather, the royal blacksmith, Smith. Smith asks Link to bring a sword he created to the King of Hyrule to present to the winner of the tournament at the Picori Festival, in celebration of when the Picori last came to Hyrule 100 years ago to the day.The two go to Hyrule Town to join in the festivities. After, the King present the winner of the tournament with Smith's sword and allow them to touch the sacred Picori Blade, binding the Bound Chest shut. However, it is revealed that the winner, Vaati, has malicious intent, and breaks the Picori Blade, opening the Bound Chest and flooding Hyrule with monsters. He then turns Princess Zelda to stone and flees the area. Vaati was after the Light Force, that golden light that was once wielded by the hero mentioned in the legends of the Picori.

This game follows the young Link who sets out on a quest to save Princess Zelda from the evil Wind Mage Vaati, who also causes trouble for the rest of Hyrule. To Link's aid comes the small Picori and a strange talking cap named Ezlo, who grants Link the ability to turn into the size of a Picori and hopped on his head like a hat.

Characters

ForestMinish.png
Main article: The Minish Cap Characters

Main Characters

Link-Minish-Cap-Sprite.png
Link
The young grandson of Grandfather Smith. He is a good friend of Zelda.
Ezlo-thumb.gif
Ezlo
A strange, talking cap that helps Link through his adventure in an attempt to undo a curse Vaati cast on him shortly before the events of the game. Since Link starts out capless, Ezlo becomes the trademark cap himself during most of the game.
Princess Zelda
The princess of Hyrule. She likes to sneak out of the castle in order to visit her friend Link.
Vaati.png
Vaati
The Evil Wind Mage that is the main cause of all the trouble and challenges that Link will encounter.

Races

Enemies

Minish-cap-chuchu.png
Main article: The Minish Cap Enemies

- List of enemies that appear in The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. [show]

Bosses

Items

Heart Pieces

HeartPieceSprite.png
Main article: The Minish Cap Heart Pieces

Template:Hearts/The Minish Cap

Locations

Template:TabSettings

Other media


The Legend of Zelda Triforce GBA SP

In Europe the game could also be obtained by a limited edition bundle with a golden Game Boy Advance Supreme crested with a Triforce. Only 25,000 were given to stores. However, Nintendo created 300 Limited Edition Collectors Boxes. The boxes contained: The Minish Cap; the Golden GBA SP and a long sleeved shirt and hat.

Merchandise and Product

Trivia

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Game Intro

American Commercial

Japanese Commercial

European Commercial

Japanese Trailer