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Skyward Sword 5 Minutes Overview Trailer [Spoilers May Vary.]
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Yoshichan
And they made him a Lord of Cinder. Not for virtue, but for might. Such is a lord, I suppose. But here I ask. Do we have a sodding chance?
Because I went from complete media blackout to this... But I couldn't hold it, the hype is getting to me. This, with Dark Souls, has been one of my most anticipated games of all time.BY2K said:
othersteve
Member
And here's a 40-minute (philosophical and generalized) discussion about the game based on my experiences up through the first three dungeons also in case anyone's interested:
http://digitalchumps.com/featured-electronics/132-features/8545-flap-jaw-space-the-digitalchumps-podcast-zeldacast.html
Again, spoiler-free!
Let me know if you guys have any questions.
http://digitalchumps.com/featured-electronics/132-features/8545-flap-jaw-space-the-digitalchumps-podcast-zeldacast.html
Again, spoiler-free!
Let me know if you guys have any questions.
HylianScribe
Member
Yoshichan said:
Compared to the media already out there, the preview is child's play when it comes to spoilers. But, I can now talk about stuff up till the end of the second dungeon.
JetBlackPanda
Member
damn this game looks SO POLISHED.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Damn it. I might have to buy another Wii console just to play this bloody game.
othersteve
Member
Not sure if it's been shown yet, but I'm just about to post a very short clip of a little bit of the third dungeon also if anyone's interested.
And thank you for the feedback guys! I love hearing people's responses to my work.
And thank you for the feedback guys! I love hearing people's responses to my work.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
Is it ok if I make a spoiler-free round up thread for the previews being released today/impressions? I know Amirox's OT goes up on Sunday but until then I think it would be nice to have a place for disscussion without need to dodge gifs and other media from the highly spoiler-ific updates that Nintendo is releasing.
Viewing this thread without getting spoiled is like trying to not get burned while walking on a trail of flaming coal.
Edit: Ahhh review thread is back. Probably too many SS threads now, Ill just tread lightly here and there unless a mod gives me the ok. These last two weeks are going to be outrageously tough to keep away from the leaks, spoilers, and temptations lol.
Viewing this thread without getting spoiled is like trying to not get burned while walking on a trail of flaming coal.
Edit: Ahhh review thread is back. Probably too many SS threads now, Ill just tread lightly here and there unless a mod gives me the ok. These last two weeks are going to be outrageously tough to keep away from the leaks, spoilers, and temptations lol.
HylianScribe
Member
othersteve said:Not sure if it's been shown yet, but I'm just about to post a very short clip of a little bit of the third dungeon also if anyone's interested.
And thank you for the feedback guys! I love hearing people's responses to my work.
Official media has shown that dungeon and well past it.
othersteve
Member
Guess that's why I've been avoiding it. ;-)TSA said:
SilverLunar
Member
This guy is soo funny XD
HylianScribe
Member
Big One said:
That's not something I can answer yet. It's revealed later on past the spot I can talk about. Next Friday I can answer that question.
Kard8p3 said:
I'm not sure if it will be on next week's show or not, but I will suggest it be a topic.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
That boss looks like something from Kid Icarus, like Medusa-meets-Eggplant Wizard.
RPGCrazied
Member
About dungeon count.
From the movie from GT today, it looks like
From the movie from GT today, it looks like
3 to power up the Goddess Sword to the Master Sword, than maybe another 3 to get the triforce pieces?
Alright TSA another question: Is there more to Ghirahim than just being a traditional villain? Surely you can spoil us on that one!
How long did it take for you to get to Eldin Volcano?
Do the motion controls still bother you?
How do you think people will react to the game once it's finally out?
How long did it take for you to get to Eldin Volcano?
Do the motion controls still bother you?
How do you think people will react to the game once it's finally out?
HylianScribe
Member
Big One said:
Seriously, I'll tell you *almost* everything about that character next Friday. You do see that character en route to the Earth Temple, and she basically tells you Zelda is ahead and to hurry up. Watching the IGN preview, I don't think I share the same sentiment as Audrey about this game, but to each their own.
Big One said:
1) He appears before you in the Skyview and Earth Temples, the latter of which you guys really haven't seen yet. He basically vents to Link (he says he forgot his name) about how frustrated he is that his minions had captured Zelda, but that the Agent of the Goddess rescued her before he could arrive. He needs the spirit maiden in order to revive his master. So, to release his anger, he unleashes Pyroclastic Fiend Scaldera. But, as to the specifics you seek, I won't be able to answer those yet.
2) It was definitely under 10 hours. Maybe 7-8?
3) For sword combat, no. That's the biggest surprise. The one thing I thought would be a detriment turned out to be fine, and I love the parry system (though I did hurt my left arm at one point). For some other stuff, it didn't go down as smoothly. Mainly using bombs in crunch situations at first, and item switching in similar instances. However, I still would have liked to have played this somehow on a GCN controller or Classic Pro somehow. If somebody will do a code patch like they did for DKCR to make parrying a simple button press, my left arm will thank you.
4) I don't know, I think people will probably really like the game.
Kard8p3 said:
Yet, let's wait till next Friday on that. Just remember I am not doing the review for GT. However, I will gladly share my personal thoughts then.
BY2K said:
I wrote the preview. See above for the other answer. I don't know, Audrey seemed to be gushing about the game, whereas the GT preview isn't really critical about the game, it just states observations/facts. Least, that's how it appears to me.
HylianScribe
Member
Big One said:
1) You do not fight Ghirahim inside the Earth Temple. Scaldera is the boss.
2) When you are making your way to the Earth Temple through Eldin Volcano, you do not come across such a creature, no. Can't say anymore than that. There is a dragon statue inside the Earth Temple that reminded me a bit of Volvagia, but it's never given a name or even mentioned in the text as far as I saw.
HylianScribe
Member
Big One said:
I'm only speaking about up to the Earth Temple.
Bluemercury
Member
Kard8p3 said:
Its not dude Bro enough maybe?
Alright another few questions for you TSA:
What's the name of the old man/lady in the Sacred Grove-esque area? Surely you can answer that cause that's the first area Link goes into from what I hear.
How do the sidequests stack up to Majora's Mask?
What is the deal with collecting points for fulfilling certain sidequests?
In terms of actual areas with people in it, does the world below contain just as much life as Skyloft does?
Do you think this game screws up anything in the timeline?
Does it have a more interesting presence as a prequel than you thought? (I remember you complained that it being about the Master Sword did not make it worthy enough to be a prequel)
What's the name of the old man/lady in the Sacred Grove-esque area? Surely you can answer that cause that's the first area Link goes into from what I hear.
How do the sidequests stack up to Majora's Mask?
What is the deal with collecting points for fulfilling certain sidequests?
In terms of actual areas with people in it, does the world below contain just as much life as Skyloft does?
Do you think this game screws up anything in the timeline?
Does it have a more interesting presence as a prequel than you thought? (I remember you complained that it being about the Master Sword did not make it worthy enough to be a prequel)
They kind of just do pre-release things like apples an oranges. Some people are just better at remaining more matter-of-factly while others will shout HYPE HYPE HYPE from the mountains.Kard8p3 said:
Also i'm not kidding about this, everytime I commute (which is 2, 1-hour train rides), I have a 20-minute loop of the Skyward Sword theme that I listen to non-stop the entire ride in BOTH directions. Even beyond my hype, the composition and orchestration are just so fucking solid. The theme is like Gusty Garden in my mind; it's perfect really and completely solid in all aspects. It's like Hamauzu music for me, and never gets old.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
There's a new model of Ghirahim official art on Zelda Informer, among other new pieces...
Ghirahim definitely looks like he's becoming corrupted, with more and more patches of black.
EteRnal PAL
Member
Finally saw this overview trailer and WOW... this looks like it could easily be the greatest Zelda game ever :O
I made a labeled version of the quest screen: http://i43.tinypic.com/izs1ud.jpg
There are a few things on it I'm not sure we've seen yet
There are a few things on it I'm not sure we've seen yet
They show off several colors of rupee, one of which is black. Rupoors?Watch Da Birdie said:
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
Man, I love the scene in the GT trailer where Link is fighting the Bokoblin and the Goron is hanging out in the back still trying to read his map and just cheering Link on as he just carefully dodges the Bokoblin. Such a nice touch. We've never really had any NPCs react to enemies really, so that's cool.
Watch Da Birdie
I buy cakes for myself on my birthday it's not weird lots of people do it I bet
RagnarokX said:
Wouldn't surprise me, we're seeing a lot of nods to the handhelds.
I just realized the pirate Stalfos is probably a reference to the Piratians from the Oracle games, too.
brandonh83
Banned
Kard8p3 said:
It kind of sounded like an orchestral version that I've heard before... but I would like some confirmation, somehow... I know this might sound epic fanboy extreme but I don't know that I would be able to call this the "best Zelda ever" or "THE definitive Zelda" without the traditional overworld music. Sorry, but that's just how it is.