History Heartwarming / TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker

** [[spoiler: At the end, Tetra (Zelda) did fulfil her promise to King to find a new land in memory of Hyrule; the setting of 'Spirit Tracks'.]]

** And the best part? Link sailing his new boat, [[spoiler:a perfect recreation of King of Red Lions.]]

** [[spoiler: In the end Tetra (Zelda) did fulfill her promise to King to find a new land in memory of Hyrule which is the setting of The Legend of Zelda Spirits Track.]]
* In a way, the man who runs the Battleship mini-game. While he's clearly bored out of his mind when you first talk to him, as soon as the game actually starts, he immediately begins hamming it up, all so some random kid could have a bit of fun.

* In a way, the man who runs the Battleship mini-game. While he's clearly bored out of his mind when you first talk to him, as soon as the game actually starts, he immediately begins hamming it up, all so some random kid could have a bit of fun.

* Honestly, learning that Ganondorf was just a WellIntentionedExtremist who lost his way, only to finally look back and truly feel BAD for all that has happened. He may be evil, he may be the manifestation of Demise's rage and anger, but in the end, his whole reason for doing evil was [[AHeroToHisHometown for the people he had to rule]]. His final words after going on about how much he hated the wind really just seems to show final, inner peace, Ganondorf now free from all the evil he has done and finally able to rest.
--> '''Ganondorf:''' *Has just been stabbed through the forehead. He calmly smiles after a few seconds of Link standing on his head, the Master Sword shoved through him.* Ughnn....Heh heh...The wind...it is blowing... *Turns to stone as Hyrule drowns around him.*

** [[spoiler: In the end Tetra (Zelda) did fulfill her promise to King to find a new land in memory of Hyrule which is the setting of The Legend of Zelda Spirits Track.];

* In a moment that also implements a bit of FridgeBrilliance in an otherwise TearJerker scene: [[spoiler: Despite her best efforts during the ending, all of Zelda's insistence, and the promise of finding a new land to call Hyrule, was for nothing, as the king is simply too distraught over his past failures to let go of his kingdom of old...But then he ''does'' reconsider, albeit briefly, at the mere sight of Link reaching out to him, fighting against the rising current, all without a single word spoken. The relation he holds with Zelda, their connections to Hyrule, meant nearly nothing to him, but the relationship he'd formed, however subtle, with the klutzy goofball who'd basically stumbled face-first into a heroic destiny, with no notable lineage or experience whatsoever, was enough to make him hesitate.]] Like the above example, this speaks volumes as to the true message of the game - even through the pain of loving something that's long since passed, there'll always be something there to make you smile in your future. It's only up to you which way you choose to go.

* In a moment that also implements a bit of FridgeBrilliance in an otherwise TearJerker scene: [[spoiler: Despite her best efforts during the ending, all of Zelda's insistence, and the promise of finding a new land to call Hyrule, was for nothing, as the king is simply too distraught over his past failures to let go of his kingdom of old...But then he ''does'' reconsider, albeit briefly, at the mere sight of Link reaching out to him, fighting against the rising current, all without a single word spoken. The relation the two held, their connection to Hyrule, meant nearly nothing to him, but the relationship he'd formed, however subtle, with the klutzy goofball who'd basically stumbled face-first into a heroic destiny, with no notable lineage or experience whatsoever, was enough to make him hesitate.]] Like the above example, this speaks volumes as to the true message of the game - even through the pain of loving something that's long since passed, there's always be something there to make you smile in your future. It's only up to you which one you choose.

* Meta example from the HD version: That fact that people often send Pictographs of [[PermanentlyMissableContent missable characters]] via Tingle Bottle to help others complete their Nintendo Gallery. [[MemeticMutation "Pass it on,"]] indeed.

* Meta example from the HD version: That fact that people often send Pictographs of [[PermanentlyMissableContent missable characters]] via Tingle Bottle to help others complete their Nintendo Gallery.

* Meta example from the HD version: That fact that people often send Pictographs of [[LostForever missable characters]] via Tingle Bottle to help others complete their Nintendo Gallery.

* Honestly, learning that Ganondorf was just a WellIntentionedExtremist who lost his way, only to finally look back and truly feel BAD for all that has happened. He may be evil, he may be the manifestation of Demise's rage and anger, but in the end, his whole reason for doing evil was for the people he had to rule. His final words after going on about how much he hated the wind really just seems to show final, inner peace, Ganondorf now free from all the evil he has done and finally able to rest.

--> Ganondorf: *Has just been stabbed through the forehead. He calmly smiles after a few seconds of Link standing on his head, the Master Sword shoved through him.* Ughnn....Heh heh...The wind...it is blowing... *Turns to stone as Hyrule drowns around him.*

--->'''King''': I have scattered the seeds... of the future...

* Many of the interactions with Medli aew just adorable. One particular moment in the Earth Temple:
--> Medli: I hope you're not offended by my suggestions. I just want to be helpful...

* Meta example: That fact that people often send Pictographs of [[LostForever missable characters]] via Tingle Bottle to help others complete their Nintendo Gallery.

--> Ganondorf: *Has just been stabbed through the forehead. He calmly smiles after a few seconds of Link standing on his head, the Master Sword shoved through him.* Ughnn....Heh heh...The wind...it is blowing... *Turns to stone as Hyrule drowns around him.*

* I personally found many of the interactions with Medli just adorable. One particular moment in the Earth Temple made my heart melt:

* Don't forget the moment when you finally rescue poor Makar from the Forbidden Forest.

--> Medli: I hope you're not offended by my suggestions. I just want to be helpful...

* The statue of the Hero of Time and the images of the 6 Sages in stained glass really drive home the awe and reverence that the people of Hyrule had for the people who had sacrificed so much, including their lives, to ensure that the kingdom was safe. It's nice to know that, with the ContinuitySnarl that exists among the games at times, that at least once the actions of Link and his allies was remembered and honored.

* In ''Wind Waker'', Link's grandmother gets sick and delirious in the first half of the story. When you get back, she's begging you and your sister not to leave "your poor grandma all alone." If you cure her with a fairy [[hottip:* :and really, [[VideoGameCaringPotential why wouldn't you try?!]]]], she gives a real [[TearJerker tear jerker]] of a speech about how she'll try to be strong.

* How much Link cares for his little sister Aryll is really touching. Even the his facial expression and little laugh when he finally reaches Aryll in the cage is enough to make you all tingly.

* Don't forget the moment when you finally rescue poor Makar from the Forbidden Forest.

* The entire ending of WindWaker: [[spoiler: from the King's HeroicSacrifice, Hyrule's destruction, and finally Link setting off with the Pirates to find a new land]] everything fills you with a sense of hope for the future.

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