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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Announced
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kittens
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I love the original Wind Waker, and I love the tweaked art style of the new HD version, too. Yay for me.
Iwata said they'll "tune up the overall game experience" but that's so vague it could mean anything.
Referring to the graphics, I will only say this:
The reason why WW looks so amazing is NOT because of the still screenshots. People praising the art style are always imagining the areas in motion before making a judgement of said screenshots.. Even though I agree with most o the people about the bloom. I still say wait, see how the game flows in motion, an then decide. Perhaps the bloom will make sense then.
EDIT: oh and please Add WM+ support, please!
The reason why WW looks so amazing is NOT because of the still screenshots. People praising the art style are always imagining the areas in motion before making a judgement of said screenshots.. Even though I agree with most o the people about the bloom. I still say wait, see how the game flows in motion, an then decide. Perhaps the bloom will make sense then.
EDIT: oh and please Add WM+ support, please!
Nope. The blues are richer in the original, as are the greens, and the world isn't washed out with the awful bloom. The original looks like a beautiful 78 degree day, and the new looks like it's 110.
How on EARTH can you say the bottom one looks "more cartoony." That is so obviously not what they're even going for.
Ok, just look at the difference in the clouds! The original has these fluffy, white, rounded clouds... and the new one makes them look more "realistic," making them wispier, scattered and, by the looks of it, more affected by the wind.
And that might be awesome in Twilight Princess, or Majora's Mask. Not here.
It's like I've died and gone to gaming heaven.
IIRC Miyamoto's original vision for the game was that it would closely replicate the experience of sailing. Having clouds change realistically depending on the wind would be an extension of that vision.
Anyone else find the reaction to this heart warming but also quite revealing to general internet psyche ?
When Wind Walker came out all you read on the net was how bad the new art style looked, how it was a disaster, how it killed the franchise.
Now look at the reaction. Wind Waker was apparently appreciated by a lot of people, and it helps that its look aged like fine wine.
Lesson : When something new comes out typically the only people who post are those that are mad at whatever decision was made. It generally is no indication of what the average gamer actually thought of the game. Either negative or positive, point is the initial reaction is usually an indicator of absolutely nothing.
When Wind Walker came out all you read on the net was how bad the new art style looked, how it was a disaster, how it killed the franchise.
Now look at the reaction. Wind Waker was apparently appreciated by a lot of people, and it helps that its look aged like fine wine.
Lesson : When something new comes out typically the only people who post are those that are mad at whatever decision was made. It generally is no indication of what the average gamer actually thought of the game. Either negative or positive, point is the initial reaction is usually an indicator of absolutely nothing.
BassForever
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Looks incredible cant wait to see it in motion
Weren't they put in TP?
This. This is what I'm expecting mostly from this HD version. I don't think this will push me to buy it, but it would really make this version interesting (plus the revamped gameplay - changing the wind direction with a single stroke on the gamepad ? Yes please !).
dampflokfreund
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Aren't these screenshots just that early experiments for Zelda U?
Oh shit. Dragon roost cavern.. How will that look with the bloom + shadows?
It could look revolutionary or disastrous. I honestly can't imagine it.
No.
Zelda team experimented with different styles in a search for Zelda U graphics and as a by-product of that Wind Waker HD was born and went into development.
Well, when we wanted it in HD we wanted just what Dolphin delivered, and in an official capacity. I don't care if they have the foresight for a toggle though, it seems like the kind of thing that might be a potential option to put in.
I guess this experiment was "What if Wind Waker looked more like a Pixar movie than a traditional cartoon?"
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
No. It still looks like ass.
:lol :lol :lol
I like what they're attempting with Wind Waker U. I feel like with some toning down here and there this is going to be another looker with a style less cel shaded a la the classic but more Pixar/TF2.
With that much bloom I'm pretty sure you wouldn't be able to see anything in that volcano. Complete whiteout, except for the pure black shadows cast by anything possible.
I don't think this is what the final game will look like. The way Aonuma said it, it sounds like these are the screens that made them want to do a remake, I don't think it's the remake itself. Calm down people.
Also, I think it'd be nice to have it look a little different. Makes it a little bit more exciting. The original looked like a cartoon, this looks like claymation.
I like it.
Also, I think it'd be nice to have it look a little different. Makes it a little bit more exciting. The original looked like a cartoon, this looks like claymation.
I like it.
Not really, though.
I would not hesitate to suggest that The Wind Waker was the best looking game of its generation. And it is of course very early to tell, but Wind Waker HD looks like it'll be a tough one to beat.
dampflokfreund
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It already has. They hinted ata non-linear adventure that could include some sort of co op multiplayer. It is still very early in development but they have talked about it in the direct.
Nintendo aren't known for skimping on texture work. I'm sure they'll fix it up very nicely for the final release.
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
So ugly, I never played it. The revisions are still ugly, so therefore, it is still unplayable.
There never were any waves near the islands in the GC version. They only started on the open sea.
Lucent
Member
Yeah my bad. I said that before watching the video. Damn this is awesome. I actually REALLY liked Windwaker, so this is an awesome combo for me. =D
Zoramon089
Banned
Nintendo further contributing to the death of 2d animation (or stuff that looks like it) in favor of CG
thomasmahler
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I don't get it. How exactly does that new style look anywhere remotely like a Pixar flick?
Not to mention the fact they haven't even shown something beyond Windfall screams "prototype."
This is so early along, I wouldn't be surprised if it had been recently commissioned.
What the hell are you talking about? Wind Waker HD is a revamped remake, not a brute-force emulated iso
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