TheGreatMightyPoo
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Hopefully, as I don't want a huge game like this spoiled.
And no, will power isn't an option.
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New The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild screenshots from now until launch
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And no, will power isn't an option.
superNESjoe
Member
People need to stop expecting the Switch version to look any different than the Wii U one. They're going to be basically identical, maybe a slight performance difference.
Portugeezer
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I would be worried if we didn't.
Omg they spelled it Hyrulian instead of Hyrulean which is how it is used in some games but I think Hyrulian is the old way so it's actually back to normal but then again I think they might actually be two different denonyms or something.
I wish they would explain the Hylian vs. normal human thing was explained better.
I wish they would explain the Hylian vs. normal human thing was explained better.
CassidyIzABeast
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Dat resolution.
I really cannot see how BotW is not a launch day title with this kind of stuff. Between using it to show the very first and only live footage of the Switch system on Jimmy Fallon to this, not to mention dedicating all of E3 to the game, none of that says "we're releasing this game in 7+ months." And if they are actually releasing in June then Nintendo's PR and marketing departments are fucking dumb.
Or maybe they just don't want to release an unfinished and bug-ridden Zelda game?
civilstrife
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We Smash Dojo now
Aldric
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Joeshabadoo
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nice litle dusk scene 
. midday lighting will have that same vista looking a bit less muted for sure
Yea, ive noticed a pretty large disparity when it comes to rock/stone in this game. there are plenty of examples of beautifully textured stone that isn't also meant to blend in with soil and look more earthy which actually also seems to have normal mapping when the sunlight in the game is kissing it, then you have ones like that...
. midday lighting will have that same vista looking a bit less muted for sureYea, ive noticed a pretty large disparity when it comes to rock/stone in this game. there are plenty of examples of beautifully textured stone that isn't also meant to blend in with soil and look more earthy which actually also seems to have normal mapping when the sunlight in the game is kissing it, then you have ones like that...
teflontactics
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Ugh, screw whomever came up with the idea of using Facebook for something that's considered "news" of any sort. I keep away from that shitty site as it's toxic, then companies and entities pull these kinds of stunts.
Wandering Robot
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Changing seasons would be magical.
Even if not, it's beautiful. I sure do hope the kind souls of GAF keep posting every picture here as they come.
Even if not, it's beautiful. I sure do hope the kind souls of GAF keep posting every picture here as they come.
:3c
That's totally fine. I have zero issues with them wanting to wait until after Switch launch to ensure a better game, but their marketing of the game in no way reflects that it is more than half a year away.
Graphics Horse
Member
*blows gamexplain calling horn*
dragonzdogma
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Would you say that it's more similar to skyward sword or wind waker?
Team Alucard
Banned
It's so ugly.... Bland, poorly detailed environments and terribad character design. =(
Par for the course for the series since Wind Waker though.
Its so frustrating how Nintendo always shows off awesome looking Zelda tech demos to tease people about "what could be" and then the actual game looks so disappointing. Its like they're intentionally trolling us.
Par for the course for the series since Wind Waker though.
Its so frustrating how Nintendo always shows off awesome looking Zelda tech demos to tease people about "what could be" and then the actual game looks so disappointing. Its like they're intentionally trolling us.
Jim_Cacher
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I hope its like Smash's Pic of the day. People was getting crazy waiting for the pic in those days.
BTW, the pic is gorgeous.
BTW, the pic is gorgeous.
Thabass
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I have PTSD-like symptoms just looking at this image.
This game was originally developed in the Wii U right? I mean in the end its going to be a glorified port which is fine by me. Just dont expect it to be the visual parade horse for the switch. Mario is going to have that cake probably.
Retromelon
Member
It's not a flattering shot. That mountain texture could look less flat and more detailed, and the foliage on the trees could look less paper-y. Not worried because I've seen this game in action and it's looked beautiful, no need to start pants shitting over one bad image
GodfatherX
Member
Surely they would only keep this up for 3 months
No way they would stretch this out 6 months
No way they would stretch this out 6 months
please be at launch
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Vader1
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I agree, the use of color on that mountain range and the sky is fantastic.
I like the Zelda BotW's art. But this screenshot embeds the beauty and the ugliness of the game in one. There is such a mix of nice looking landscapes and beautiful colours with purely crap textures from time to time in what we've seen until now and this image has them all in one.
Stilton Disco
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I still don't like how desaturated and dulled the colours are compared to the original trailer.
Everything looks like it's obscured by fog or dust, which I guess is the WiiU/Switch hardware limitations needing to be compensated for, but It's a crying shame they've muted what should be such a rich, vibrant landscape.
Everything looks like it's obscured by fog or dust, which I guess is the WiiU/Switch hardware limitations needing to be compensated for, but It's a crying shame they've muted what should be such a rich, vibrant landscape.
TheMagician
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Why? You won't be buying one.
Are we looking at the same pic?
TheMagician
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Digital Foundary did a full video explaining how great this game looks in person.
https://youtu.be/uiEYTN-nDso
Uhh, ok? I know we credit DF some authority on technical analysis, but thats just one guys opinion on aesthetic pleasantness.
TheMagician
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Actually two guys who played it at different times on different TV sets.
They claim Nintendo's footage looks more washed out than when you see the game for yourself.
Id rather take their opinion than someone who's never ever seen it in person.
They're usually spot on as well to be fair.
Ok? You would also rather take an opinion that validates your own. No one is trying to convince you this isn't gorgeous. But you aren't going to convince anyone who believes it's a low res, technically blah title otherwise either. And we're talking a screens here. Discuss it in motion and ayy lm...
Team Alucard
Banned
I love Twilight Princess. It's my favorite Zelda game and the last great game Nintendo ever made.
That said, it does have atrocious character design, but that is a recurring fault that every game in the series has suffered from for nearly 20 years.
Please don't spoil every area and dungeon before the game comes out. Getting bad SS flashbacks here.
Must be hard standing on dat edge.
Must be hard standing on dat edge.
Coreda
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Pretty presumptuous for one comment. Or is everyone meant to be completely uncritical who is interested in the Switch.
SMASHGAF ASSEMBLE
BotW is a good looking game, but that is not a flattering screenshot at all.
What? Games that have bad screenshots tend to look better in motion.
What? Games that have bad screenshots tend to look better in motion.
but, i mean your post suggests that you don't like the character design/art in TP, but do in the tech demo, when they're one and the same
Not really something I'd say is true. Lots of games look fantastic in screens and in motion, or vice-versa, which is simply Occam's razor applied. There is no rule of thumb. BoTW's popup is a technical and artistic disaster though and hopefully not present in the Switch version.
Thanks for this video I missed it, awesome impressions.
This game displayed and moving in our hands will be some kind of Harry Potter magic
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