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The Legend of Zelda Wii-U Shown at Nintendo Digital Event ["2015"]
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It was, and the framerate got rough at spots. The game was still completely rooted in the GC as none of the assets were changed.
I would not expect 1080 from this whatsoever.
Solid Samus
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If Mario were literally reincarnated between each entry with lore, narrative and world design seeing significant skakeups with each release then that analogy there might make more sense
SenorArdilla
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So Zelda is a girl in this game?
On a more serious note, I'm definitely looking forward to a non-linear 3D Zelda game. Maybe you just start with the bow and you get a sword later into the game.
On a more serious note, I'm definitely looking forward to a non-linear 3D Zelda game. Maybe you just start with the bow and you get a sword later into the game.
That's some COD level next gen AI right there.
Laieon
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I don't know man, Hyrule Warrior's Link still looks like a guy at first glance and I don't think OoT Sheik was every super masculine looking, which is why the character worked so well.
idk, for me in that pic it looks like link has wide hips.
Nintendo has my interest here. This could be a Wii U seller to me along with smash bros if handled well, but even then it's hard to justify an entire console purchase for only 2 games I care about.
That said I wouldn't be surprised if I did pony up for one to play this. The look for Link is fantastic and I would LOVE if they steer clear of the standard green tunic look. Let's shake things up!
That said I wouldn't be surprised if I did pony up for one to play this. The look for Link is fantastic and I would LOVE if they steer clear of the standard green tunic look. Let's shake things up!
Are you implying that the scream at 0:11 in this vid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUFFVATu9Lg
does not sound similar to this one at 0:04 (when he jumps the fence):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aGPkbRKfgU
Maybe I'm getting deaf
Laieon
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Which is why some people are having an "Is this even Link?" discussion.
Black-Wind
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Oh, also noticed that Epona has a black mane now instead of iit's normal white color ...
Spring-Loaded
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Here's one of the first posts in this thread that mention "girl"
There's no "a boy shouldn't look like this" posts going by the search I did.
There's this post though, suggesting the user suspects a shitstorm to start from such a discussion:
This one mentions a friend who's against the idea of Link being a girl:
I have a friend who's upset with the prospect that Link might be a girl, and that it's not Link if it's not a male.
F him though, game looks great.
And then came other posts from people who are against Link being a girl for some reason.
And that could be achieved with a girl Link still. Link already appears effeminate, could wear the same garb and use the same weapons.
You haven't provided any reasons why Nintendo should stick with 28 years of (this one aspect of) history. If there's no good reason to be against Link being a boy or being against Link being a girl, then you saying he shouldn't be a girl doesn't make sense. You contradict your point. Not sure how the first sentence of this quote leads to "that's why Link shouldn't be a girl"
re-read the thread and you'll only see people saying "Link shouldn't be a girl." No one's saying he shouldn't be a boy. That's why people are discussing this.
Then you don't actually have a problem with Link being a girl, you'd just prefer a new IP.
Throwaway123456789
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Spehornoob
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Like I said earlier, I think they may be going for a Link in between kid and adult. Looks between 13 and 15 to me.
Solid Samus
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mysteriousmage09
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Cloud is a girl.
Cow Mengde
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This. I never saw the appeal of big open worlds. I don't mind open world if the worlds AREN'T so big. Smaller for better design rather than miles of padding.
MoGamesXNA
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SenorArdilla
Member
Cloud is a girl.
Or is Lightning a man?
Shamrock7r
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I would like to think that a futuristic Hyrule would be like a perfect mesh of technology and nature. It still retains that fantasy vibe, with a lot of greenery and earth tones, while having more natural, clean mesh of technology and futuristic architecture.
Kind of looks like an in between. Link looks to be around 15 or 16.
puffyshirt
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I'm going to join the "Link is a chick" conspiracy theorists. Link has always been androgynous, but this is something else.
Vermillion
Banned
I don't understand this discussion. I'm all for a female Link, but Link has always looked feminine. When he was designed for OoT, he was meant to be a character that was more attractive to women. That usually means (at least for anime) a few feminine qualities.
TheClimaxan
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Looks amazing. Nice work Nintendo. Don't fuck it up with some half baked control scheme.
rokkerkory
Member
zelda looks amazing, system seller
Yep, in the past few Zelda games he has been rather androgynous just like his bro Marth.
They're just making it much more apparent now.
Yep, in the past few Zelda games he has been rather androgynous just like his bro Marth.
Need female Marth in my life
ShinMaruku
Member
What if you can pick Link's gender now >_>
But really I thought Link never looked particularly manly in any variation.
But really I thought Link never looked particularly manly in any variation.
The outfit he's wearing is possibly an homage to them.
Perhaps the reason he has the equipment he has is that he's already a seasoned pro. Maybe he's toon link grown up? Probably not but you never know.
And that Link is Link, as in male. A little feminine yes, but still a boy.
Laieon
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I have, you're just ignoring them or not finding them acceptable. At this point, I'm just running around in circles, you're just running around in circles, we aren't getting anywhere. I guess we'll agree to disagree.
And yes, I would prefer a new IP with a main character who's a girl instead of swapping the genders of two established characters and calling it a day. If that's unacceptable to you, I guess I'm sorry.
Spring-Loaded
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You haven't provided any good reasons is what I meant. Your reasons (making link identifiable as Link, staying true to 28 years of history) don't require link to be a girl. You go on to admit that there's no good reason to be against Link being a girl. nothing you've said comprehensively shows that Link needs to be a girl.
I've never said that that — or anything — was unacceptable the way you said a girl Link was unacceptable.
People voiced a distate for androgynous looking characters and then some said Link shouldn't be a girl
Other people recognize that saying Link has to be a guy doesn't make sense. Then the discussion happened.
The main discussion isn't really about some "Chico is Quiet" conspiracy nonsense.
Graphics Horse
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What is going on here :lol
I actually thought he looked more masculine than the last 3 games.
The main thing I took from the reveal was it reminded me that blue is better than green #keeptheblue
I actually thought he looked more masculine than the last 3 games.
The main thing I took from the reveal was it reminded me that blue is better than green #keeptheblue
Cloud is a girl.
Or Lightning is a guy.
Cia's boobs, Link's gender. The fanbase is on a roll right now.
Anyways...I wanna dance around in the water. And I still want to cut all the grass. I want to touch all the things. @____@
If I had to assume what's going to happen, I'd say that "Link" is just a traveler and everything he finds becomes a visible part of him. So...maybe the "Hero's Tunic" is something you'd have to build up to with exploration and customization. Every player will prolly have a unique looking Link. (Though I really want the hat back) Also maybe each player starts off with a different starting weapon. Aonuma is trying to change the item system right? Looks like we won't be lucky enough to start with a sword. Starting with the bow sounds pretty cool to me.
I really don't like the cel-shading on Link's face. I'm getting an awesome Shadow of the Colossus feel mixed with a tacky Jak and Daxter feel. And it is tearing me apart. I hope we see something a bit more "moody" in the caves and dungeons. I also hope this game isn't all about "isolation" I want NPCs who keep me interested in the world with their unique stories.
I was personally hoping for something dark and colorful...like mah avatar. >_>
They need to interview the crap out of Aonuma. o___e
Anyways...I wanna dance around in the water. And I still want to cut all the grass. I want to touch all the things. @____@
If I had to assume what's going to happen, I'd say that "Link" is just a traveler and everything he finds becomes a visible part of him. So...maybe the "Hero's Tunic" is something you'd have to build up to with exploration and customization. Every player will prolly have a unique looking Link. (Though I really want the hat back) Also maybe each player starts off with a different starting weapon. Aonuma is trying to change the item system right? Looks like we won't be lucky enough to start with a sword. Starting with the bow sounds pretty cool to me.
I really don't like the cel-shading on Link's face. I'm getting an awesome Shadow of the Colossus feel mixed with a tacky Jak and Daxter feel. And it is tearing me apart. I hope we see something a bit more "moody" in the caves and dungeons. I also hope this game isn't all about "isolation" I want NPCs who keep me interested in the world with their unique stories.
I was personally hoping for something dark and colorful...like mah avatar. >_>
They need to interview the crap out of Aonuma. o___e