It's Short, So It Sucks!: The game has been criticized for its short main quest, which consists of only six main dungeons and one Mini-Dungeon.

Their dialogue is written backwards, necessitating a reversal of either spelling or phonetics to get what they are saying.

Genius Bonus: In the Japanese, French and German versions, it is possible to understand what the Minish are saying before Link eats the Jabber Nut.

Even Four Swords Misadventures uses this design for Vaati.

Fans Prefer the New Her: Any and all fan art of Vaati post-2005 will be of this new design rather than his original design.

Fan Nickname: The Legolas Brothers for the various sword tutors.

Evil Is Sexy: Vaati in his human form has more than a few fangirls and fanboys out there.

Ensemble Dark Horse: Smith, for being one of the few relatives of a Link.

While you do have plenty of time to beat him, you can expect to see the Non Standard Game Over once or twice if you're not quick in besting him. Unlike his Red Darknut flunkies, he has a charged thrust attack that hits you through your shield (unless you have the Mirror Shield, which can only be acquired AFTER beating the game once), and it hits hard, and he also has more HP and leaves fewer openings to attack. The second fight in particular can almost be considered That One Boss, as you are timed (even if you can't see the clock), and he has two Red Darknut flunkies there too. It's only fought twice, both times in the Dark Hyrule Castle.

Demonic Spiders: The Black Knight encounters.

Cult Classic: It's one of the least talked-about entries in the franchise, but also a beloved title in its own right.

While some prefer Minish Cap for its upgraded graphics and sound as well as its variety of sidequests, others consider it a step backwards due to having only six main dungeons compared to the eight featured in both Oracle games, as well as suffering from a few of the perceived shortcomings of the post- Ocarina of Time games, such as increased linearity and an annoying helper character.

Contested Sequel: Compared to the earlier Capcom-developed Oracle of Seasons & Ages, fan opinions on The Minish Cap are more divisive.

Breather Boss: Especially when compared to the Big Octo, the fight against the Gyorg Pair is actually easier than it sounds.

Best Boss Ever: The high-altitude scrap against the Gyorg Pair is frequently cited as the coolest boss fight in the game.

Awesome Music: The game's soundtrack is fondly remembered by its fans.

Annoying Video Game Helper: Ezlo's tendency to remind you of absolutely everything including the fact that closed doors are shut.

Zelda: If only we had some way to defend against those nuts of his.

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