Yes, it looks stunning! I don't get the hate for this, it looks almost hand drawn! Amazing!
Jesus those animations... reminds me of the demon boar in Mononoke, at the start of the movie.
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The Legend of Zelda Wii-U Shown at Nintendo Digital Event ["2015"]
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This honestly looks to be the Zelda game I've always wanted.
I was always more interested in the more cartoony-expressive art style in Wind Waker, that was one of the most captivating elements of the series in my eyes. I never expected them to go back to the general characters and setting but this style is legitimately awe-inspiring and they also made Link (in my opinion) look good. Like, legitimately. I'm swooning.
And oh my god the game world. I'm glad that Nintendo acknowledges the attempt to create a bigger and more immersive adventure field.
I am so excited.
I was always more interested in the more cartoony-expressive art style in Wind Waker, that was one of the most captivating elements of the series in my eyes. I never expected them to go back to the general characters and setting but this style is legitimately awe-inspiring and they also made Link (in my opinion) look good. Like, legitimately. I'm swooning.
And oh my god the game world. I'm glad that Nintendo acknowledges the attempt to create a bigger and more immersive adventure field.
I am so excited.
Pseudo_Sam
Survives without air, food, or water
This is live everything I've ever wanted from Zelda. YES
But that can't be actual gameplay, can it? How can it look so good? I mean WWHD looked good but it had a lot fewer details. Unless the art style is masking technical flaws somehow?
Either way this is going to be incredible
But that can't be actual gameplay, can it? How can it look so good? I mean WWHD looked good but it had a lot fewer details. Unless the art style is masking technical flaws somehow?
Either way this is going to be incredible
Oh I know it is, I was just commenting on how fucking big this open world looks.
lolez2matt
Member
The wiimote is your sword and the gamepad is your shield.
Seems more like magic with minor simple tech than anything else
Lasers have been in Zelda universe since forever too
Aaronrules380
Member
So did anyone post that this is all confirmed to be in-engine footage yet http://kotaku.com/nintendo-that-amazing-zelda-footage-was-in-engine-1588740315
No it's not.
In fact, considering that his quest in previous games is saving Zelda solidifies it even more. It's part of the "hero on a quest to save a princess/maiden" formula.
PhoenixDawn
Member
I don't doubt they're very close to what the final game will look like. Nintendo developers are master at using great art styles to mask any potential technical limitations that the hardware might have.
Fuck. Pls tell.me.I can also play with the Pro controller
Charles Foster Kane
Rosebud
Finally we get decent trees and grass in a Zelda game.
Loving it.
Loving it.
Crumpet Trumpet
Banned
Looks great. I hope the actual game looks this good.
It's probably significant that they showcased a bow instead of a sword. I hope it's her main item
It's probably significant that they showcased a bow instead of a sword. I hope it's her main item
Mango The Magician
Banned
I can't wait to see what Link's green tunic looks like in this. Also for a world like this we need a weather and day/night system. Hopefully the weather system kinda changes the colors of the world depending on what it's doing. Finally, I'm worried it might share the same problems as ALBW, but we'll just have to wait and see.
I... wha? So it'd be too unreasonable for a girl to save a girl?
crooked spin
Member
Indeed, and a compelling reason to make Link relatable to more than just us dudes.
Sir Abacus
Member
I didn't like Skyward Sword at all because of the controls. I'm 100% ready to get back to not trying to accurately swing a wiimote like the retarded monkeyman that I am.
Raitosaito
Member
Didn't like TP all that much. Loved wind waker when I was younger, and this gives me the best of both worlds. What's with all the hate?
LordOfChaos
Member
Style reminds me of that cartooney prince of persia reboot, but better.
I guess all that hoping for something that looked like the first Wii U demo was for moot, but it does still look good in a different way.
I guess all that hoping for something that looked like the first Wii U demo was for moot, but it does still look good in a different way.
DangerMouse
Member
Looks gorgeous! The wait to see something's been worth it.
Great art style, can't wait!
Great art style, can't wait!
Minister of the Dog
Member
They said it's in-engine, but did they say it was playing on a Wii U console? Perhaps it was done on PC? I hope not, because jaggies would ruin that beautiful game they've shown us.
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
What in the!!!
No way. If the game actually looks like that preview I will die.
Amazing
No way. If the game actually looks like that preview I will die.
Amazing
I agree. I wouldn't even care if we played as as girl, just don't make it Link then.
I like my characters to be characters. I like how each Link is similar, each Impa, each Ganon, etc.
So yeah, I would be annoyed if the next Ganon was blond and pale and short and fat.
I'd be annoyed if the next Zelda was a boy and a lazy slob or something and so on.
They're "reincarnations" with some differences but they're essentially the same character. (i.e. Link starting out the game as lazy, sleeping in, slacking but springing into action and determination when called upon.)
I edited my post before you quoted. By this formula I meant: hero saves princess.
Not unreasonable, just another formula
tycoonheart
Member
and kill all the goats. Hope they don't go all chicken on us.
OH MY GOD. RUPEES EVERYWHERE
Eh. The arrow didn't look any more futuristic than the Dominion Rod statues in Twilight Princess or the Tower of the Gods in the Wind Waker.
so it being some dated chauvinistic chivalry fantasy is more important to you than mixing things up a little
ok
like link couldnt save the princess if she was a girl, or couldnt be in love with zelda if she was a girl
i literally am weeping for you irl, how does one cope?
So... animations for items means it's futuristic? I don't get what you're saying... Nothing about this screams "futuristic". It looks like standard LoZ magic stuff.
Bombchus are "futuristic" than what was shown!
PhoenixDawn
Member
evilromero
Member
I just watched the trailer again and goddamn it looks good. I cannot wait to see how they've implemented all the Zelda mechanics into a huge world that you can explore however you want. I know the first game did this, but now the series has evolved so much it'll be great to go back in this direction. I also feel like now that we have the fully open world it'll be hard to go back. This is how it should be from now on.
I thought as you did, but I'm loving how vibrant and scrappy this new Link is looking.
So a female can't save a princess? It's saving Zelda, not having babies with her. Join us in the 21st century.
The press screenshots are 1080p.
Could this game be 1080p native?
Holy crap this art style will SHINE if it's the case.
Wouldn't even care if it's 30 fps because of it.
Though 720p 60 fps would be insane too.
My bet is on 720p30
Did not like wind waker or skyward sword art style but really liking this. Not sure girly Link is to my liking. At first I thought it was Zelda...
Booty Patrol
Banned
I'm so over people bitching about Link not being some butch manly man.
RedAssedApe
Banned
looks pretty sweet
The press screenshots are 1080p.
Could this game be 1080p native?
Holy crap this art style will SHINE if it's the case.
Wouldn't even care if it's 30 fps because of it.
Though 720p 60 fps would be insane too.
I noticed the same thing right away - I really hope it's 1080p/30fps with AA. Looks nice.