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[DarkPanda]

These 2 pictures look exactly the same.

Why does the Temple of Time look better in the N64 version? The remake has less geometry and blander textures.

These are the only comparisons that show a clear visual distinction between the 2 versions.

I think Nintendo is being a little too faithful with the port. It may look better in motion, but so many of the new shots just look like a higher-resolution version of the original. The polygon models may be smoother, but so many times it looks like they're using the exact same textures from the original. Come on Nintendo, at least use decent textures for the walls and floors and not the same muddy mess from the N64.

 

[Gravijah]

These 2 pictures look exactly the same.
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Not exactly. See: Impa's arm, Zelda's eyebrows and hair, the horse's mane.

 

[Gospel]

Apparently Nintendo outsourced development to Grezzo. I can give them a pass since they aren't directly responsible for it. It's also an enhanced whatchamacallit, not a straight-up remake so yeah, negligible differences are in line with what is to be expected.

 

[polyh3dron]

These 2 pictures look exactly the same.


Why does the Temple of Time look better in the N64 version? The remake has less geometry and blander textures.


These are the only comparisons that show a clear visual distinction between the 2 versions.

I think Nintendo is being a little too faithful with the port. It may look better in motion, but so many of the new shots just look like a higher-resolution version of the original. The polygon models may be smoother, but so many times it looks like they're using the exact same textures from the original. Come on Nintendo, at least use decent textures for the walls and floors and not the same muddy mess from the N64.

Exact same textures? Do you happen to smoke crack?

Also, I bet that they just made the temple of time a bit darker and I bet that if you look at it from a different angle you will see that it is a lot better looking.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

It is certainly not one of the best looking 3DS games, but I still want it.

I do want to see it in motion, though.

 

[Bizzyb]

Why does young Link have Popeye's forearms?

 

[Bisnic]

I wouldn't say that the Temple of Time looks better in the N64 pics... it's just that the 3DS ones are much darker, so its harder to see the details on the walls.

Yeah that's right, an actual zone in OOT 3DS where its darker than the original. Shocking.

 

[Gravijah]

Why does young Link have Popeye's forearms?

He also seems to be turning into a fish. Check out those hands!

 

[ShockingAlberto]

He also seems to be turning into a fish. Check out those hands!

Damnit, Gravijah, your Ruto-shipping is going too far.

 

[Gravijah]

Damnit, Gravijah, your Ruto-shipping is going too far.

Excellent.

 

[Electivirus]

Oh, what the...?!

 

[StickSoldier]

I wouldn't say that the Temple of Time looks better in the N64 pics... it's just that the 3DS ones are much darker, so its harder to see the details on the walls.

Yeah that's right, an actual zone in OOT 3DS where its darker than the original. Shocking.

Yeah, I actually like the look of the new one. I feel like the stone walls actaully look.. like stone.

 

[Gospel]

Some more screenshots I've managed to grab

Whoa didn't see these.

 

[Disguises]

Oh dear! Here we go! Thread starting to take a downward turn! Nnoooo. Lets talk more about the new screens.

EDIT: Thanks Serenade

 

[UltimateIke]

Why are the map and some random icon on the playing screen??? Put that crap on the touch screen!

 

[ShockingAlberto]

Why are the map and some random icon on the playing screen??? Put that crap on the touch screen!

I believe the map is toggle-able.

The "random icon" is the A button. Since it's context sensitive, they probably didn't want you having to look down at the 2D screen constantly to see if you can interact with an object.

 

[Gravijah]

Why are the map and some random icon on the playing screen??? Put that crap on the touch screen!

Wait til you see it in 3D.

 

[Disguises]

I believe the map is toggle-able.

The "random icon" is the A button. Since it's context sensitive, they probably didn't want you having to look down at the 2D screen constantly to see if you can interact with an object.

Oh good. If only Navi was toggle-able :/

 

[MisterHero]

Did anyone ever think of Ganon's Tower when watching this

 

[Chet Rippo]

Oh good. If only Navi was toggle-able :/

Navi is the best part of the game.

 

[UltimateIke]

I believe the map is toggle-able.

The "random icon" is the A button. Since it's context sensitive, they probably didn't want you having to look down at the 2D screen constantly to see if you can interact with an object.

Then do like Fable and have the A button float over your head and tell you what you can do.

I hate that we have two screens and they still have to fill up every space with buttons and maps and notifications and whatever other nonsense they can come up with.

 

[mysteriousmage09]

Oh good. If only Navi was toggle-able :/

HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! WATCH OUT!


....HELLO!?

 

[Gospel]

I officially want this game now.

So any word at all on new dungeons? New items?

An Iwata Asks glossed over OoT3D and mentioned they have things in this version that weren't in the original, iirc. That could mean anything though so it's best to keep your expectations in che- oh my god Light Dungeon am confirm

 

[wrowa]

An Iwata Asks glossed over OoT3D and mentioned they have things in this version that weren't in the original, iirc. That could mean anything though so it's best to keep your expectations in che- oh my god Light Dungeon am confirm

Master Quest wasn't in the original version. That's what he was referring to.

 

[BGBW]

Then do like Fable and have the A button float over your head and tell you what you can do.

I hate that we have two screens and they still have to fill up every space with buttons and maps and notifications and whatever other nonsense they can come up with.

Well seeing as A means roll or put away 90% of the time, you're going to have a notification over Link's head literally all the time. In conclusion, that is a horrible idea.

It's just a small little icon in the corner, jesus.

 

[Rich!]

HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! HEY! LISTEN! WATCH OUT!


....HELLO!?

It's not just that which I'm personally worried about.

When I played Ocarina of Time 3DS back in Feburary, whenever you locked onto an enemy or an item with the L button, a flashing text saying 'NAVI' flashes at the bottom of the top screen. Most distracting shit ever.

Also, when I went into the rolling boulder area in Kokiri Forest, I encountered some nasty clipping when going around the maze-ish area - IN MY FACE IN 3D.

 

[Gospel]

Master Quest wasn't in the original version. That's what he was referring to.

Right, it's definitely one of the things Iwata was referring to. The way it's worded says that there are obviously a lot of other things too, which is why I said what I said.

edit: no I am not saying there is a light dungeon

 

[UltimateIke]

Well seeing as A means roll or put away 90% of the time, you're going to have a notification over Link's head literally all the time. In conclusion, that is a horrible idea.

It's just a small little icon in the corner, jesus.

Since that's the case, it wouldn't need to tell you that. It would only need to show up when you can open a door or chest, talk to someone, read a sign, etc. You know I didn't mean for it to always be there. You don't need to be told how to roll or dive into the water.

 

[Chet Rippo]

It's not just that which I'm personally worried about.

When I played Ocarina of Time 3DS back in Feburary, whenever you locked onto an enemy or an item with the L button, a flashing text saying 'NAVI' flashes at the bottom of the top screen. Most distracting shit ever.

Even better!
Annoying Navi is best Navi.

 

[wrowa]

Right, it's definitely one of the things Iwata was referring to. The way it's worded says that there are obviously a lot of other things too, which is why I said what I said.

edit: no I am not saying there is a light dungeon

"Of course, the Nintendo 3DS version of Ocarina of Time is crammed with interesting things that weren't in the Nintendo 64 version, but we'll wait to talk about those the release."

The wording is actually what makes me think that he's only referring to Master Quest. He specifically mentions "things that weren't in the Nintendo 64 version" - it's a clever way of stating that there actually isn't much content that is new.

 

[BGBW]

Obviously one of the new features will be Mii support* in order to get a few more brownie points from reviewers.

*Random Miis will appear in the pictures located behind the left window in the Hyrule Castle courtyard.

 

[Gravijah]

Obviously one of the new features will be Mii support* in order to get a few more brownie points from reviewers.

*Random Miis will appear in the pictures located behind the left window in the Hyrule Castle courtyard.

Or they can add in a Mii mask which changes based on your associated Mii.

 

[Kuran]

Apparently Nintendo outsourced development to Grezzo. I can give them a pass since they aren't directly responsible for it. It's also an enhanced whatchamacallit, not a straight-up remake so yeah, negligible differences are in line with what is to be expected.

The game looks great in general, I just wished it would have been developed in-house so it would have that extra level of polish. A remake of OOT doesn't come along so often, so I would prefer them to delay the release so it receives extra polish. We shouldn't be able to nitpick this much about Nintendo's own PR shots.

And yeah, in my opinion this needs to be $20 on the network, not $40. Unless they add new dungeons and/or story.

How does Navi look flying over the screen in 3D? Should be great..

 

[DeathbyVolcano]

Obviously one of the new features will be Mii support* in order to get a few more brownie points from reviewers.

*Random Miis will appear in the pictures located behind the left window in the Hyrule Castle courtyard.

Is it a bad thing that I'd find this cute <.< >.>

 

[Shiggy]

I saw the screenshot of Hyrule castle only now...they added some flags ;D

 

[Gospel]

"Of course, the Nintendo 3DS version of Ocarina of Time is crammed with interesting things that weren't in the Nintendo 64 version, but we'll wait to talk about those the release."

The wording is actually what makes me think that he's only referring to Master Quest. He specifically mentions "things that weren't in the Nintendo 64 version" - it's a clever way of stating that there actually isn't much content that is new.

I see what you mean. Of course, if he were to say "things that weren't in the Gamecube/xxxx version," it would seem a little odd as OoT is associated with the Nintendo 64. But yeah, it primarily implies the new content is Master Quest.

Thinking about it, I can't really see what they would add anyway. Hoping for any of the supposedly cut medallion dungeons would mess with the game structure if it weren't in its own separate mode. A completely optional dungeon ala LA DX would be cool but this isn't being made internally so I ain't betting on that.

The game looks great in general, I just wished it would have been developed in-house so it would have that extra level of polish. A remake of OOT doesn't come along so often, so I would prefer them to delay the release so it receives extra polish. We shouldn't be able to nitpick this much about Nintendo's own PR shots.

And yeah, in my opinion this needs to be $20 on the network, not $40. Unless they add new dungeons and/or story.

How does Navi look flying over the screen in 3D? Should be great..

Seems like being an enhanced thingie and also having the original version on the Virtual Console has gives off the impression that it shouldn't be full-priced. I don't necessarily agree or disagree with the potential pricing, but it will be the best version of a timeless classic game by a mile.

 

[Stylo]

Wow, young Link really does have Pop-Eye arms.

 

[Rich!]

Some more screenshots I've managed to grab

Hyrule Field looks absolutely incredible, hoooly shit. And the castle courtyard - will Mario, Luigi, Bowser and Yoshi still be in the corridors? Hmm.

 

[StickSoldier]

I'm super exciter for this. After seeing how Rayman 2 was with 3D, I expect this to take it to another level.

 

[Rich!]

I'm super exciter for this. After seeing how Rayman 2 was with 3D, I expect this to take it to another level.

It's really good. Impressed me a lot when I played it, but I noticed a bit of ghosting with Link inside the Deku Tree.

 

[Chet Rippo]

Wow, young Link really does have Pop-Eye arms.

He does seem to have pretty thick forearms in a lot of the official art.

 

[GDGF]

Some more screenshots I've managed to grab

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/tomrudderham/Ocarina-of-Time-41.jpg[IMG]
[IMG]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/tomrudderham/Ocarina-of-Time-110.jpg[IMG]
[IMG]http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j19/tomrudderham/Ocarina-of-Time-22.jpg

Replace Thurgood Jenkins with me and weed with this game.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xhr5xw_thurgood-gets-some-medical-marijuana_shortfilms

 

[StickSoldier]

He does seem to have pretty thick forearms in a lot of the official art.

Yeah, he does.. He looks like a little bodybuilder, so I guess that's why he has massive forearms in the game.

It's really good. Impressed me a lot when I played it, but I noticed a bit of ghosting with Link inside the Deku Tree.

Good to hear. Rayman would have ghosting too, but it didn't bother me too much luckily.

 

[Rich!]

Good to hear. Rayman would have ghosting too, but it didn't bother me too much luckily.

I got ghosting with Pilotwings too - but I don't now that I own it. Maybe I was tired when I went to the event.

What impressed me the most was Kokiri Forest - it really does feel magical with all those flying pollen things floating around in full 3D - it's superb. My only real worry is the 'NAVI' text that would distract me every single time I targeted something.

 

[PKrockin]

Ugh... I'm pretty disappointed with how this game turned out visually considering it's not even 60FPS.

 

[Gospel]

Ugh... I'm pretty disappointed with how this game turned out visually considering it's not even 60FPS.

It's an enhanced thingie, forreal and no 3D Zelda has run at 60 guys.

 

[MarshMellow96]

Where was that quote about the animation going at 60fps or something?

 

[PKrockin]

It's an enhanced thingie, forreal and no 3D Zelda has run at 60 guys.

Zelda II?

 

[Naked Snake]

It's really good. Impressed me a lot when I played it, but I noticed a bit of ghosting with Link inside the Deku Tree.

I think I figured out why they made a lot of the environments brighter in this version, it's to minimize ghosting! The only time I encountered severe ghosting in 3DS games was in dark environments (e.g. evening or night time and inside caves in Pilotwings Resort). Any time you have a bright object (e.g. your character, an enemy or a item) in front of a dark background then ghosting is likely to rear its ugly head.

So by using a brighter color palette whenever possible the developers can minimize ghosting/cross-talk in 3D mode.

It's an unfortunate technical issue of the 3D screen on the 3DS, but it doesn't mean developers can't design dark environments in games without ghosting, I guess they would just need to avoid having the player character and interactive elements appear brighter than they realistically should be (which is not typical of Nintendo games). I can imagine games with realistic art direction, like Metal Gear Solid for example, pulling off dark/moody environments without ghosting.

 

[jintek]

I'm gonna need a 3DS by June, because I NEED this game!