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Why you should play The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap on its 10th birthday

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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It’s hard to call any Zelda game underrated. It’s like calling a Beatles album underrated. Still, The Minish Cap doesn’t get enough love.

Ten years ago today, the Game Boy Advance entry in Nintendo’s iconic The Legend of Zelda series came out in North America. The Minish Cap, which Capcom actually developed, featured the overhead gameplay of traditional franchise installments like the original Nintendo Entertainment System classic and the Super Nintendo’s A Link to the Past. However, it also managed to stand out as a worthy addition to one of gaming’s biggest franchises.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.