Just got these for cheap on the 3DS VC. Which one of the two

>>3293809
>should I play Link's Awakening first?
Yeah, probably. The oracle games are much bigger. Link's Awakening might feel underwhelming if you play it right after them.

>>3293809
That 3ds sale eh?

>>3293809
Seasons is more action-oriented and focused on fighting shit. Ages is more focused on puzzles and a bit slower paced.

Whichever style you prefer, play that one second.

>>3293915
Yep.
>>3293841
>>3293946
Thanks.

The Oracle games have their merits, but they're retardedly long when you consider all the linked content. If you're a completionist, you're going to have to finish each game 3 or 4 times, and you'll definitely need a guide to anticipate some quests. (particularly the outcome of Bipin and Blossom's son)

If you're not a completionist, then it really doesn't matter which order you play them in. I think the linked portion of the storyline is identical between both games, and you need to complete only one of the games to create a linked save file that unlocks said portion of the storyline.

>>3293971
>(particularly the outcome of Bipin and Blossom's son)
The rewards for that look like shit. 200 rupees? There's barely a use for rupees after a certain point. Health restores and a Gasha Seed... is there any point in doing that for the rewards? A unique ring would have been neat.

>>3293809
Play LA first. By the time you finish the oracle games you'll probably be exhausted.

>>3293809
If it helps, the "canon" order is Seasons > Ages, and that's the only order that allows you to completely explore both maps.

However, to truly 100% the games you need to play them twice. If you plan on doing this, you could go Ages > Seasons first, which allows you to play Seasons > Ages and 100% the game for real.

Playing them in different order allow you to see different small bits of story/characters, too. But if you don't care about 100% the game(s) or anything like that you can just play them in whichever order you like, considering what >>3293946 says. I'd add that Ages is also more focused on the story, while Seasons is a bit more focused on exploration.

I'd say play Link's Awakening first, too, because its engine is more primitive. Having a sensible menu and not getting three boxes of dialogues whenever you touch a rock will spoil you if you play Link's Awakening after Oracles.