My Favorite Video Games: 
The Legend Of Zelda series is very popular and all of the games are very good, but one stood above all for me and that is The Wind Waker.
Setting
This is a good description of it from the Official Wind Waker Wiki
The game is set in the Great Sea, a vast body of water consisting of 49 islands, which are of different sizes, shapes, and purposes. Some are inhabited islands, and they house dungeons, sidequests, shops, and many other things; these include Dragon Roost Island (inhabited by the Rito Tribe, and guarded by the Sky Spirit Valoo), Forest Haven (inhabited by the Korok tribe, and guarded by the earth spirit Great Deku Tree), Outset Island and Windfall Island (both inhabited by Hylians). Greatfish Isle used to be inhabited by Hylians as well and guarded by the sea spirit Jabun until Ganondorf destroyed it and cast a curse on the entire Great Sea.
There are islands that are either uninhabited or overrun by monsters, but are still key places for Link's quest. Forsaken Fortress houses the whereabouts of the evil Ganondorf, and is where the girls hijacked by Helmaroc King are held captive. The ancient Tower of the Gods shows the gateway to the deceased land of Hyrule, but it will only appear after the chosen one retrieves the Goddesses Pearls, and the aforementioned gateway will only open when that hero completes the challenges given to him by the deities. Mother and Child Isles, Fire Mountain and Ice Ring Isle all house major treasure weapons and tools that help the young hero have access to Temples where the Sages blessing the Master Sword must pray; said temples are, respectively, in the Headstone Island and the Gale Isle. Additionally, there are numerous islands where Link finds the widely-spoken Triumph Forks, which pinpoint the fragments of the Triforce of Courage as long as they're deciphered (which can be done by negotiating with Tingle in Tingle Island).
There are also islands that are similar to each other, for they share a similar purpose. For example, the three Triangle Islands are where Link must place the sacred Pearls in order to unveil the aforementioned Tower of the Gods. Five islands house Great Fairy entities, ready to improve Link's capabilities for weapon ammunition or even money amounts. There are also a series of reefs (Cyclops Reef and five others) invaded by multiple enemies and belic cannons, hiding Treasure Charts that lead to much more special charts. These charts give Link location of a wide variety of quest items or secret features. Finally, there are three archipelagos that are nothing but isolated rock formations with no possibility for human landing.
The Gameplay
Like every Legend of Zelda game before it, you play as link and you have to defeat eneimes and bosses to regain your master sword and save the world or princess Zelda. The interesting thing about this game is that it is an open world sea adventure game. You are free to use your boat and explore where ever on the sea. I think this is a very cool idea and makes the game fun and unique. From the Official Wind Waker Wiki heres a good description of some of the features. As Link progresses through his adventure, he meets and helps many characters, usually leading to rewards. During his quest, he also explores dungeons, solves the puzzles within, fulfills various crucial challenges, and defeats multiple enemies. The game's controls are similar to those of the previous 3D titles as well, albeit with new improvements; for example, the C Stick allows the player to control and adjust the camera. The controller's buttons, once more, are used for multiple actions, including rolling, using the shield or an item. Along with these elements, new ones are implemented, debuting in this game.
Why I Always Come Back
I have loved this game since I was a kid. It has a very special place in my heart because its the first every game I actually beat as a kid. I always love to come back to this game and beat it at least once every year. I love the music in the game and I love the characters and dungeons. The puzzles are fun and not too hard. The bosses are cool and aren't too difficult.
