When I first heard that this game was going to be cel-shaded, I was shocked. I didn't know what to think. I was worried. Would cel-shading kill the zelda series?
The answer to that is a resounding "NO!". The Wind Waker's graphics, though cartoony, are excellent.
My main complaint about the game is that it is too easy. I died a total of once. It's not nearly as difficult as past Zelda games.
Despite being easy, I loved it. It had a great story, Link was finally given a family, and there was a new race of characters.
If you don't have this game, what are you waiting for? The game is one of the best yet for the Gamecube.