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[LiberaTeExInferis]

Same here, I was thinking they might drop a 7 or 8 going by past scores but to get a 10 must mean this game is a work of art, pun intended lol.

Bitter much?

 

[guek]

I know this is really dumb but I feel like rewarding nintendo with a sale if this game really is that big of a departure. Ya know, encourage more experimentation. I was never too interested in PH or ST but this...i might buy this

 

[Kandinsky]

No doubt this game is going to be awesome but they gave Skyward sword a 10 and Twilight Princess. With concern Skyward sword.

I agree, SS is an 11.

 

[NathanMcMahon]

So any takers on guessing who scores it the lowest?

 

[AniHawk]

The smell of GOTY.

Spoiler

Believe.

no handheld game is ever winning that title.

 

[Paskil]

Day one.

 

[Castcoder]

I think this will be the first 3DS game I pick up this year. I'm pretty excited for it as long as it stays far away from Phantom Hourglass mechanics.

You missed Fire Emblem, Monster Hunter, Luigi's Mansion. Animal Crossing, Shin Megami Tensei IV, Mario & Luigi, and Pokemon X/Y? Get thee to a nunnery!

 

[CaptainTiptop]

My second 3DS game.

 

[Berg]

So any takers on guessing who scores it the lowest?

Game informer. 11/10's incoming

 

[KirbyKid]

you mean after 20 long years, link's awakening's been bested?

Ha.

Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks are better than Link's Awakening.

 

[Outtrigger888]

So any takers on guessing who scores it the lowest?

edge

 

[decoyplatypus]

Was it the same reviewer who gave SS a 10/10 or just the same magazine? A positive review from someone who rated SS that highly might actually dampen my enthusiasm for ALBW. Either way, I hope the game actually lives up to the score this time.

 

[imBask]

oh look, another a flawless, 100% perfect game...

Spoiler

I'm still hyped

 

[Nibel]

GI one of only two reviewers that I trust, so this is definately my GOTY. Sorry, Last of Us.

I'm sorry but The Last Of Us is a truly epic emotional roller coaster that makes me cry every time I put the Blue Ray disc into my PS3 because feelings are so strong with this one; I mean you can see the sadness in Joel's eyes and Link's eyes in ALBW are not recognizable because Nintendo thought it was a good idea to release a clearly outdated handheld with no future in a few months so that the texture resolution on his eyes is garbage - Naughty Gods eat EADliens for breakfast, that's the new world order and I hope you are well aware that for every perfect score ALBW receives The Last Of Us gets a point more in my book (It's currently at 12/10)

So, no, sorry man

 

[Letep]

Yes. Be mine.

 

[TS-08]

Ha.

Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks are better than Link's Awakening.

I, too, like jokes.

 

[Revolutionary]

2D Zelda wins again.

Really looking forward to it.

 

[nordique]

I am super pumped for this game.

2D Zelda? Oh hell yeah

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

I agree, SS is an 11.

 

[Various Artists]

As someone who has hated all Zelda games post WW this excites me very much!

 

[Sadist]

Ha.

Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks are better than Link's Awakening.

YOU SHUT YOUR MOUTH SON

No. Phil Kollar reviewed Skyward Sword while he worked here. This is my second Zelda review for GI, after doing The Wind Waker HD a couple months ago. Like I said earlier, I would have given SS a 9.

The only Zelda games I would give a 10 to are A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, and this one.

Oooooooooh hype rising

 

[DanRyckert]

Was it the same reviewer who gave SS a 10/10 or just the same magazine? A positive review from someone who rated SS that highly might actually dampen my enthusiasm for ALBW. Either way, I hope the game actually lives up to the score this time.

No. Phil Kollar reviewed Skyward Sword while he worked here. This is my second Zelda review for GI, after doing The Wind Waker HD a couple months ago. Like I said earlier, I would have given SS a 9.

The only Zelda games I would give a 10 to are A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, and this one.

 

[OmegaZero]

Sorry I just grabbed a stock image from the interwebs. I'm pretty sure this has been addressed and the actual cover doesn't have the nintendo network thing, right?

Thanks for clearing that up. :b
If the actual cover does though...

 

[GregLombardi]

I'm curious what they say in the magazine about the sound in the game. That's already been impressive from the trailers...I wanna know more!

 

[Tuck]

Ha.

Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks are better than Link's Awakening.

No.

 

[jmls1121]

edge

Yep. I don't think Edge has ever really been a fan of the handheld space.

 

[GoofsterStud]

I was worried about this game! Glad it turned out so well. I'll be picking it up.

 

[mgcastro]

no handheld game is ever winning that title.

Somebody has to break this unfortunate trend.

 

[Dysun]

No doubt this game is going to be awesome but they gave Skyward sword a 10 and Twilight Princess. With concern Skyward sword.

Way to put a downer on me after seeing that headline!

 

[Derrick01]

Ha.

Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks are better than Link's Awakening.

What is this blasphemy?

 

[Zoolader]

So it's as good as Skyward Sword.

Thanks for the reminder, hype boner just died.

 

[silenttwn]

.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Not shocked but kind of surprised.

There's no way Nintendo would fuck up a topdown Zelda game.

The previews I have seen of the dungeons make it look the opposite of dull.

 

[plagiarize]

All the buzz on this game in the last week or two had it pegged as the real deal. This is just one review, but coming from Game Informer this is an incredibly good sign.

 

[JoseOle5990]

Soooo hyped for this, I just crashed through the ceiling and am now orbiting the Earth.

I'm sorry but The Last Of Us is a truly epic emotional roller coaster that makes me cry every time I put the Blue Ray disc into my PS3 because feelings are so strong with this one; I mean you can see the sadness in Joel's eyes and Link's eyes in ALBW are not recognizable because Nintendo thought it was a good idea to release a clearly outdated handheld with no future in a few months so that the texture resolution on his eyes is garbage - Naughty Gods eat EADliens for breakfast, that's the new world order and I hope you are well aware that for every perfect score ALBW receives The Last Of Us gets a point more in my book (It's currently at 12/10)

So, no, sorry man

 

[MiamiWesker]

Game of the Year.

 

[Incendiary]

I'm so excited for this. Probably the only game that might unseat Bioshock Infinite as my GOTY.

I don't know everything about the rental mechanic but it seems neat enough from the reviews. I'm still hoping there are some items to find in the world though.

 

[LiberaTeExInferis]

What is this blasphemy?

The sound of truth.....

 

[LinkMaster111]

So any takers on guessing who scores it the lowest?

Gamespot will give it an obligatory 8/10.

 

[Berg]

hey guys, guess who couldn't figure out how to use motion controls!?

 

[Hot Coldman]

Ha.

Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks are better than Link's Awakening.

bolding so the mods won't miss it

RIP man

 

[Vortex566]

So any takers on guessing who scores it the lowest?

Polygon or Gamespot.

 

[GregLombardi]

I think Skyward Sword is like a 9.5 myself. Def not a 10 in my book. But I don't think in the realm of reviews you can compare scores like that, as many know (they differ across reviewers, software cycles, etc.). These statements probably don't need to be said, but we'll have to wait for more reviews! Either way, I was worried it was going to turn out to be like a 7 game, and that doesn't seem to be the case now.

 

[SmokedMeat]

This is going on my Christmas list.

Makes me even more excited to see the U's Zelda!

 

[LiberaTeExInferis]

Can we estimate when more reviews will hit the surface?

 

[RagnarokX]

I, too, like jokes.

You know what, I have to agree. I played Link's Awakening for the first time this year on 3DS and although it's a good game it's much simpler and has a lot dragging it down. People complain about Fi being annoying in Skyward Sword, but Skyward Sword has nothing on Link's Awakening. Super slow messages constantly popping up if you so much as graze an interactive object without the correct item equipped, bosses literally telling you how to beat them. I don't get why people hate on the DS games. Apart from the visuals they're really solid games with great dungeons, characters, and plots.

But all Zelda games are pretty much 9-10 games. There's not that much difference in how great they are.

 

[H3xum]

So any takers on guessing who scores it the lowest?

Polygon hates everything

 

[rjinaz]

Also, there is no way I would have given Skyward Sword a 10. It's a 9 in my book.

Do you work for Game Informer and/or write this review?

Edit: Nevermind. This was answered above. Thanks!

 

[DJIzana]

Damn... so hyped about this!

I hope the new HD Zelda they show at E3 also gets a 10/10! =)

 

[paradox121]

Great to hear. I still think the renting mechanic might be a sticking point for some reviewers, but generally I trust Dan's opinion on games, particularly Zelda titles. I need me an XL.