Game Boy Color · Action-Adventure / RPG
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, RPG |
| Developer | Flagship Studios |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | The Legend of Zelda |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages is an action-adventure game released in 2001 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Flagship Studios and published by Nintendo. It blends action-adventure and RPG elements.
It landed about 3 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2001 include Pokémon Crystal, Resident Evil Gaiden and Mega Man Xtreme. Among the 24 GBC action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the The Legend of Zelda series; on the GBC you can also try The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX. The series also appears on other systems with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES) and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the GBC's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages cheats & codes
184 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Pickup Items/Treasure Chest Items | 1EC-86B |
|---|---|
| Kill 1 Enemy For Fully Grown Gashas/Maple Meeting | 002-46F-E69 |
| Infinite Seed/Bomb Use On Pickup | 007-D3E-E6E |
| Each Seed/Gasha/Bomb Worth 99 | 005-92B-E62 |
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages FAQ
When did The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages come out on the GBC?
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages was released for the Game Boy Color in 2001.
Who made The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages?
It was developed by Flagship Studios and published by Nintendo.
Is The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages multiplayer?
No. The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages is a single-player game.
How long does The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages take to play?
As an action-adventure game, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.