The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages is an action-adventure game in the Zelda series. The player controls Link from an overhead perspective. The main plot is revealed after finishing both this game and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons. Link uses a sword, shield, and various items for battling enemies and solving puzzles. He must collect the eight Essences of Nature and Time, hidden in dungeons and guarded by bosses, to infiltrate Onox's castle and Veran's tower.