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Macapala
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$50 USD? So when this game makes its way to Australia it will be around the $80.00 mark... no thanks, I'll play my Gamecube version Nintendo.
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is $59.99 at Amazon
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linko9
Member
I don't know, looks from those screens that only 3 buttons can have items set to them. Same as in the GC version (X, Y, Z), unless I'm missing something.
on the other side of the screen there is a d-pad that also looks like you can set items
matrix-cat
Member
$50 for one HD remake
"Yeah, but they put so much work into it"
Still not 60FPS
"BU BU BU-... ORIGINAL ANIMATIONS!"
"Yeah, but they put so much work into it"
Still not 60FPS
"BU BU BU-... ORIGINAL ANIMATIONS!"
Not gonna lie, if they made the game 60 FPS, I would pay the full price.
Mauricio_Magus
Banned
I would buy it day one at 30-40... I'll probably wait even if it won't drop on price.
Who am I kidding I don't even own a Wii U ;_;
linko9
Member
Oh, word. Don't know how I missed that. Looks like it may not be settable (e.g. wind waker is always on up?), but it certainly frees up the item buttons.
shinobi602
Member
Not 60fps?
Disappointing...
Disappointing...
polyh3dron
Banned
Cinematic.
dragonflys545
Member
LOL 50$ for hd remake...
I own five on my ps3 and they still look like ps2 games albeit with a higher resolution this looks like a wii u game not an old game ported and coded over
While the enthusiasts may find this to be a good deal, it's a pretty poor mass market price for a 'new paint job' for a game that likely cost very little to (re)make. Low budget game with a steep price, on a console struggling to gain traction, no less. I fail to see the "win" in that.
However...
If that Wind Waker bundle is true(I haven't followed recently), then I see where Nintendo may be going with this. A high price on the stand-alone game automatically makes the bundle much more attractive.
However...
If that Wind Waker bundle is true(I haven't followed recently), then I see where Nintendo may be going with this. A high price on the stand-alone game automatically makes the bundle much more attractive.
you've got that backwards. it's a worse product for the enthusiasts who know how to use dolphin or picked up all consoles back in the GC era. it's a fine mass market price. not that many people even played wind waker. it's one of the lower selling zelda games. the mass market picked up a ps2 or just didn't get controversial wind waker at all. the remake looks like a modern game. the game doesn't look ugly and blocky because of the heavy stylism of the original.
Zombie James
Banned
it was $60 default pricing
Revolutionary
Member
Lol wow, I had no idea it would be priced that high. Team ICO Collection was $40 at launch, iirc.
Guess ill be waiting on a deal for this one...
Guess ill be waiting on a deal for this one...
I agree it should be lower ($30-$40), but it will still sell at that price. There are generations of Zelda gamers now who started with Twilight Princess, the DS titles or Skyward Sword. This will be brand new to them.
Except the SH collection was a broken nearly unplayable mess that was an insult to the series that cheesed off so many players that Konami had to offer them consolation games admitting that the SH collection was a mistake.
Mango The Magician
Banned
Hmm... I already own WW and a Gamecube, but a portable Wind Waker for $50 is pretty tempting.
Aaron Strife
Banned
10 more than I was hoping for, 10 less than I was expecting.
Okay.
Okay.
Gravity Breaker
Banned
I have played through the game twice and I'm willing to pay 50 for this. Mostly because my GameCube version doesn't work anymore. Yes it would be nice if it was cheaper, but I'm easy to please so 50 isn't too bad for me.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
I know lol
ElectricKaibutsu
Member
People are comparing this to other HD collections, which is fine, but that's not how I'm judging the value personally. I only played this game once at launch and forget a lot of it, so much of it will be new again to me. Also this will be the first Zelda in 1080p. After playing SS all I could dream of was playing a Zelda that wasn't a low res mess. I'm looking forward to this game more than any other game coming out on any system. I'm sure I'm in the minority but for $50? That's A-OK with me.
But yeah, they should have added more dungeons. All music tracks should have been orchestrated. There should have been a completely new Master Quest. I can see where people are coming from. That would have just been added value to me.
But yeah, they should have added more dungeons. All music tracks should have been orchestrated. There should have been a completely new Master Quest. I can see where people are coming from. That would have just been added value to me.
Always-honest
Banned
That's too much imo.
black_vegeta
Member
Dat nope
Canis lupus
Member
50 bucks LOL! The most expensive HD remake ever? I'll wait for the WiiU bundle or when it hits the bargain bin.
Megatron
Member
Did anyone expect anything else from Nintendo? Of course it's $50. When have they ever released a remake that wasn't full price? Star Fox 64, Mario 64, Ocarina were all full priced games on the systems they came out on. If you have a problem with the price, vote with your wallet. I'll wait for a price drop or a b2g1 free deal.
bigbaldwolf86
Banned
This has to be some cruel joke. I fail to see the value in this compared to other remasters that give you 2 or 3 games. It's disappointing that people will try and justify this because it's 'Zelda'.
Really? Then it's probably because developers haven't been pushing the Wii U yet, with even Nintendo releasing games that clearly show their Wii origins (polygons, textures). Trust me, the Wii U is capable of much more than objects with rough edges and blurry textures - X and MK8 finally show some of that power.
razoftblend
Member
They're mostly two games, but they're not remakes. They're HD releases. A remake would be something like REmake on gamecube or OoT 3D.
Heart Attack
Member
I'm sure the die-hards will end up buying this game. OoT 3DS was overpriced as well and that ended up selling systems. In my opinion, i think its $20 too much. From what i remember, Wind Waker was sold at $50 and you were given a Free disc of Ocarina Master Quest. Now that was a deal!!!.
Canis lupus
Member
I got Halo CE Anniversary (which is a remake, not a remaster) for 20 euros, NEW.
Nothing justifies the price, Nintendo is showing once more how arrogant they can be.
OoT wasn't overpriced. New textures, 3D (or AA is you turn it off), plus Master Quest for everyone who didn't preorder WW 10 years ago. Seriously, go look at OG OoT screens and compare with the 3D version.
OoT 3D is up there with REmake, imo.
ElectricKaibutsu
Member
It will only be arrogant if people don't buy it. If it sells at $50 then they set the right price.
edgardavids
Member
OOT3D full price was alright but starfox for full was outrageous for what you actually get in the game. I got starfox for 12 bucks in a sale and still felt a little salty.
Canis lupus
Member
People will buy, doesn't mean they're not arrogant for asking almost twice as the competition.
edgardavids
Member
The best part of OOT 3D was the reworking of the HUD and the new item selection. Made the water temple a fun experience.