Hmm... I haven't played Wind Waker in probably two years, give or take. But the ending was fairly dull. I think most people were waiting for a Zelda with an ending that would surpass Ocarina of Time. . . And without seeming subjective, I think the reason why Ocarina of Time had the magic that Wind Waker didn't, was because as someone said above myself; it has a nostalgic element to it. But also, it will always be remembered as the first true 3-D Zelda game in its franchise history, as well as the first Zelda to incorporate an immersing storyline that really drew on the players' emotions, unlike in previous installments. But in all honesty? I'd say that Wind Waker ranks in 5th place, right behind A Link to the Past.