Eh I remember reading back in the day that it was done with a different process than JSR, and was for all intents and purposes a regular old 3D game with flat colors.
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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Announced
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Eh I remember reading back in the day that it was done with a different process than JSR, and was for all intents and purposes a regular old 3D game with flat colors.
SillyEskimo
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wow
His eyes look like jesus fish.
Thunder Monkey
Banned
Both are little more than marketing terms used to describe achieving a cartoony look when rendering.
You've got dozens of different ways to achieve the look. None dependent on past implementations. Though this being an iterative industry most implementations are based on prior work.
I think I'm in love.
*swoons*
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Well praise the lord!
This is what Ive been saying, but its the cycle of news. Hear something - get excited - overanlyze it, get dissapointed about it - buy it anyway - enjoy - complain - realize later you actually enjoyed - then complain again
In that order thats how alot og people commenting on places like Gaf react.
Noone seems to be able to go OMG WW HD, play it and leave it at that, like they should.
Smiles and Cries
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You guys have no shame still hating on this... one of the best things to happen to Wii U and you want a direct port of an old style granted the original was beautiful but goddam allow the Wii U to have it's own legacy! Go play your Dolphin!
fuck I hate the Zelda Backlash Meme
When I play Wind Waker on Wii U I want to be able to tell I am playing the Wii U version, fuck dammit
fuck I hate the Zelda Backlash Meme
When I play Wind Waker on Wii U I want to be able to tell I am playing the Wii U version, fuck dammit
...They're the same thing. Toon shading is what it's called in Japan.
You guys have no shame still hating on this... one of the best things to happen to Wii U and you want a direct port of an old style granted the original was beautiful but goddam allow the Wii U to have it's own legacy! Go play your Dolphin!
fuck I hate the Zelda Backlash Meme
Here, I'll add to your anger:
Dark Octave
Banned
I think the Dolphin version looks better.
Yep, it was a joke (because Nintendo always called it toon shaded instead of cel shaded) in response to someone saying it wasn't cel shaded. It wasn't cuz they used a different name for it
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
That was is out now too. Win/Win situation.
toastyToast
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Damn that's ugly
Guess I'll stick with my Gamecube copy
Guess I'll stick with my Gamecube copy
Night_Trekker
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Wow, great. A game I've already played :/
If they actually fix the horrible problems the original game had--Triforce hunt, boring, empty islands, lack of dungeons--maybe I'll think about it. Otherwise, yawn.
FAKE EDIT: Though I will say I'd like to see the GCN-GBA functionality replicated with the WiiU/3DS. That was some neato stuff that hardly anyone experienced.
If they actually fix the horrible problems the original game had--Triforce hunt, boring, empty islands, lack of dungeons--maybe I'll think about it. Otherwise, yawn.
FAKE EDIT: Though I will say I'd like to see the GCN-GBA functionality replicated with the WiiU/3DS. That was some neato stuff that hardly anyone experienced.
Looks really good but I think the original art direction is better. Not much difference but that's my initial reaction, won't be buying a Wii U for this though as I've played my fill of Wind Waker but for those experiencing it for the first time they're in for a real treat.
I forgot about this, that's actually pretty cool
revolverjgw
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HALLELUJAH CAN I GET AN AMEN
K
kittens
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Finally got to a computer, and I still think the new style looks awesome.
You guys have no shame still hating on this... one of the best things to happen to Wii U and you want a direct port of an old style granted the original was beautiful but goddam allow the Wii U to have it's own legacy! Go play your Dolphin!
fuck I hate the Zelda Backlash Meme
When I play Wind Waker on Wii U I want to be able to tell I am playing the Wii U version, fuck dammit
Talking about the WiiU having it's own legacy when talking about a remake of a Gamecube game.
Dark Octave
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It's not ugly at all. It has more of a painted look and less of a cartoon look like the original.
fabricated backlash
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Bullshit, Zelda fans have gotten progressively cynical and snobby. Going into any Zelda discussion these days is an exercise in fighting the urge to not punch the screen.
Ridiculous hyperbole, nostalgia out the ass, extremes rather than informed arguments, it's a cesspit, everywhere not just here on gaf.
It's like going to a bar where some old blokes talk about how everything used to be better 50 years ago and how everything coming after that was worthless.
I'm quite aware that my reply is a generalization, but it is done for sarcastic purpose to call out your ridiculous statement.
DreadPirateRoberts
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I can't say that this looks bad, but it sure does seem like an aesthetic downgrade from Wind Waker. We really need to see this in motion.
fabricated backlash
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Or a version that isn't a test render with some characters placed in them for promotional purposes.
akidnamededdy
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I'm fairly confident Nintendo won't screw up the visual style in the end. It'll either look like a better version of the original or something new that's great too. Plus they're tweaking the game a bit...it's a good thing you guys.
I do think the clay-like appearance these shots have would be a neat look in their own right, too. Reminds me a bit of the artwork in the Earthbound strategy guide.
Anyway, how fun. Wind Waker's one of my favorites in the series.
Note--dunno if this has been said yet, but I wonder why Link's sleeves are brown in these shots. I know they were brown in the earlier trailers for WW, but they were switched to light green fairly early on, weren't they? Odd little quibble I guess.
I do think the clay-like appearance these shots have would be a neat look in their own right, too. Reminds me a bit of the artwork in the Earthbound strategy guide.
Anyway, how fun. Wind Waker's one of my favorites in the series.
Note--dunno if this has been said yet, but I wonder why Link's sleeves are brown in these shots. I know they were brown in the earlier trailers for WW, but they were switched to light green fairly early on, weren't they? Odd little quibble I guess.
fabricated backlash
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What I really want is an orchestrated Soundtrack, "dat Dragon Roost Island theme"
Thanks for putting words on my thoughts. Every Zelda thread is just hard to read because of all that bullshit.
akidnamededdy
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I wonder if this'll include a download code for OoT Master Quest on the Virtual Console, hahah.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyPyjprGvW0
Yes plz indeed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyPyjprGvW0
Yes plz indeed.
Something is irking me here. The screenshot with Link and Tetra standing together at Windfall Island... Was that in the original game? I don't recollect seeing that.
I'm really interested in seeing how they're planning to 'enhance the overall experience' here aside from the new amazingly beautiful visuals. I think a few good, viable options would be to a) Include an additional item that would speed up the King of Red Lions ; b) Fully develop a new dungeon for Nayru's Pearl ; and C) Orchestrate the music.
I'm really interested in seeing how they're planning to 'enhance the overall experience' here aside from the new amazingly beautiful visuals. I think a few good, viable options would be to a) Include an additional item that would speed up the King of Red Lions ; b) Fully develop a new dungeon for Nayru's Pearl ; and C) Orchestrate the music.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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Done get meh started naw deacon!
The more I think about this the more it annoys me.
If I buy a remaster or rerelease of a movie or album I expect the same thing but objectively better through an upgrade in resolution and clarity. I don't want any changes, because I like the original for a reason. This kind of thing should be a celebration of the work, not a reinterpretation. As we all know, the latter road is drenched in the tears of Star Wars fans.
If I buy a remaster or rerelease of a movie or album I expect the same thing but objectively better through an upgrade in resolution and clarity. I don't want any changes, because I like the original for a reason. This kind of thing should be a celebration of the work, not a reinterpretation. As we all know, the latter road is drenched in the tears of Star Wars fans.
BocoDragon
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I like reinterpretations if the original is still there.
I loved the Monkey Island special edition that let you toggle graphics back and forth between old and new.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
After hearing that they better do a damn orchestra soundtrack.
Why would you need the 3DS? You have a gamepad in your hand that is essentially a GBA on roids. I've never understood any clamoring for 3DS cross-functionality on the Wii U... I have two screens between which I have to allocate my attention already; I really don't need a third.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Smart Man. Where is my damn Zune..
Dreamwriter
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I hope this song video is hidden in the game as an easter egg:
Wind Waker Unplugged
Wind Waker Unplugged
MisterHero
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It's Wind Waker HD / Wii U Edition. It's not a 100% reprint of a Gamecube game. If they don't include settings to make it look like the old game, Nintendo can just put it on Virtual Console. However, there's no sense in making both kinds if they both use features like Miiverse though.
Honestly though, it's nice they want to try something different rather than pointing at Dolphin screens. Nintendo doesn't sell what Dolphin does or the platform Dolphin uses.
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
You're crazy.
It also doesn't sound like The theme for A Fistful of Dollars.
http://youtu.be/CpZjvbSC9_M
Sounds more like Extasy of Gold, and that's still a major stretch.
http://youtu.be/4IdH8Rgs_LA
Bjoern the Smexy
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This AND the Mario & Zelda Big Band Live version of it is what I want to hear in the game
Mantorok
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Yes but everyone here works for Nintendo and knows exactly what Nintendo should be doing, hell GAF is Nintendo.
After all, we've all made billions here from producing world class games haven't we...?
I like it. All the really need to do is to use a stronger green
Spring-Loaded
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Yep, I love Zelda games and would love to talk about them in new threads, but each one is so venomous it pains me to read them through. It's just one jaded clusterfuck.
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
You must shout about voice acting a lot.
Speak of the devil...
EDIT: Besides, I only talk about VA through text. It's a "stylistic choice."
Quick everybody, let's get Roger Ebert! Did you know he hasn't directed, nor made billions on a single movie yet he has the nerves to criticize others?! Phew good to know his arguments are invalid.
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