Story
Link leaves Hyrule on a ship, bound for a land where he can train to be a worthy hero to Hyrule. During the trip his ship is consumed by a violent storm, and he washes ashore on the island of Koholint. A girl called Marin finds him and nurses him back to health. She tells Link that he can't leave the island without awakening the Wind Fish using the Instruments of the Sirens, hidden in dungeons around the island.
Gameplay
Link is soon equipped with his shield and he must head out to find his sword. He must then head out across Koholint Island in search of the Nightmare dungeons. The overworld is separated into regions, such as forest, plains and mountains. Link must use various items to reach different parts of Koholint, and he can later use Warp Points to travel around.
Each dungeon contains an Instrument of the Sirens, but before he can claim it, Link must solve the puzzles within. Each dungeon also contains a new weapon that can be used to complete the dungeon, as well as access new areas in the overworld. Dungeons are swarming with enemies, and Link must defeat a Nightmare to retrieve the Instrument.
Between each dungeon you will have to talk to people on the island in order to get clues or quests that will lead you to the next dungeon. There's a trading sequence, where you start with a Yoshi Doll and continue finding new people to trade with throughout the game. There is a fishing minigame, and other games where you can gather items. Collecting four Heart Pieces powers up Link's health bar, and seashells can be traded in for rewards at the Seashell Mansion.
As well as the main quests, there are many sub-quests to complete. Helping people out and exploring will yield rewards such as extra health, weapon upgrades, items and more.
