The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures GameCube
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Jun 7, 2004
User Score
7.4 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 36
  3. Negative: 6 out of 36

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  1. DanielS.
    Jun 14, 2004
    10
    Multiplayer can turn into absolute madness! collect the chickens was an endless fight!!
  2. Alexcooldude
    Jun 20, 2004
    10
    AWESOME GAME!!!!!!! This is one of my favourite games ever, the multiplayer is the best.
  3. Alex
    Jun 4, 2004
    10
    This game is simply fantastic.
  4. LorenaM.
    Mar 8, 2005
    10
    This is the best edition yet. I enjoy having the overhead view again, it makes the game much more fun. I have been a Zelda fan since day one and will always enjoy all of thier games.
  5. PhilT.
    Jun 23, 2004
    10
    An utterly superb game!
  6. OmarD.
    Jul 30, 2005
    10
    I think this games very fun and chalenging for single player , and its even beter for multiplayer. this is just one of those games that you can play for a long time en never get bored.
  7. DragonKnightofFinalFantasy
    Jun 24, 2004
    9
    I think this game is freakin' great! I know the graphics are 2D on the Gamecube but the way this game works 2D works better gameplay works perfectly storyline is the way a Zelda game that doesn't have Ganondorf should be like ( Link's Awakening, Oracle of Seasons) I have only two complaints; 1. You can hold only one tool you can't hold your magic rod and bommerang at the same time and you lose them next level. 2. My biggest complaint the one that took the point off one player can get pretty boring it is better in multiplayer and all.… Expand
  8. ThomasW.
    Sep 3, 2004
    9
    1 player is a tactical spin on a Zelda game, with a psydo-adventure mode controling 4 Links. Much like the clasic "day of the tentical" you have to tacticaly control charecters to solve puzzles. Theres plenty of lvls and minigames to keep the solo quester happy. Not as big as the TWW,but less repedative bits. 20hrs apr. Of course, you can also play the 1 player mode in mutiplayer...simply this: It is the best multiplayer game. You can switch from 1-4 players during your adventure,replay any section with any number of players~its a myth you need 4 players. Yes, you need a GBA for multiplayer. But thats because,you need the second screen. You see players can be in different places at once. Also, theres some clever too: If you are on the GBA screen you can often shot arrows at people on the tv screen (or bombs). Superb stuff. I havnt even commented on the battle mode. Bomberman, with swords, and killer chickens Genius! If you got a Cube,get this game If you got a GBA,get a cube first Cube owners: YOU DO NOT NEED A GBA TO ENJOY THIS GAME. The one player is great on its own.… Expand
  9. ThomasR.
    Aug 14, 2007
    9
    Awesome co-op game.
  10. LarsenP.
    Jan 8, 2005
    9
    I have felt as if I went back in time when I first played 'A Link to the Past'. The pointis that this one plays even better!!!!! Long live 2D! If you loved Zelda III, you shouldnpt miss this one. It rocks!
  11. CameronM.
    Jun 15, 2004
    9
    Pretty good game i like it its all about the multiplayer and Shadow battle.
  12. KevinM.
    Jul 22, 2004
    9
    It's a good game, cause it has things from the classic games like princess'es zeldas castle.
  13. Graikor
    Jun 27, 2006
    9
    Loved this game! Perfectly charming in one-player, although it would be nice to use a collection of accessories. Exponentially better with more players.

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Metascore
86 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. Weekly Famitsu
    83
    9 / 8 / 8 / 8 - 33 gold [Vol 797; 26 Mar 2004]
  2. Edge Magazine
    90
    Every single moment of Four Swords is magically familiar and every single moment is dazzlingly fresh...Whether being experienced in the competitive, co-operative cackle of multiplay, or the captivating atmosphere of singleplayer, the extraordinary virtues of the game itself remain the same. [May 2004, p.96]
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  3. NTSC-uk
    90
    One sure-fire classic in the making, one surprisingly entertaining competition section and an average battle game...Go on, treat yourself to a slice of 2D magic and show that once again, some of the best multiplayer experiences don't have to be online. [JPN Import]
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