Support NeoGAF

[amr]

They improved the graphics, they reworked the annoying last act, they added new boat upgrades, and they integrated it with the Wii U tablet to make it a proper Wii U game.

If this were just a high-def re-release, I'd sympathize, but yeah, I was expecting $60.

 

[Allan Holdsworth]

Called it after seeing the Japanese price.

 

[Persona7]

Skyward Sword was on sale not even a week after release at best buy and given away for free if you bought a new wii at Target, I can see retailers dropping this to move units and get people in the stores.

 

[Zombie James]

That's pretty high for an HD re-release of a single game, imho. The God of War HD collection includes two games and launched at $40 (same with the ICO/SotC collection). The Metal Gear HD collection launched at $50 but that included three games (five if you want to count MG and MG2). I think $20-30 would be a fairer price.

 

[Dysun]

Should be $40 at most, but Nintendo tax is not surprising. Some of their first party titles never drop in price either unfortunately

 

[rockx4]

Could've sworn this was confirmed to be 60fps but I guess I might be thinking of A Link Between Worlds. Not that that justifies the pricing either way

But yeah, despite being someone who loves Windwaker and is content starved on the Wii U this was probably always gonna be the one Nintendo title that I was probably passing on for the backhalf unless they're hiding some major new content

I'd be pleasantly surprised if there was some major addition to the game that they haven't announced yet to justify the cost, and I would consider purchasing if that was the case.

 

[metalslimer]

Should be $40 at most, but Nintendo tax. Some of their first party titles never drop in price either unfortunately

The Nintendo games dont drop in price thing hasnt been true for years

Ah i see you edited.

 

[JordanN]

Eh, this is $50 bucks worthy?

It's Wind Waker with bloom.

 

[rockx4]

Eh, this is $50 bucks worthy?

It's Wind Waker with bloom.

I actually like the new look, but I don't $50 like it.

 

[prwxv3]

Yep, FFX+X-2 HD is cheaper than this

Also im very hesitant to say this is any way a remake when other hd ports also redid portions of the entire code.

SE is putting some serious effort into that collection too. Same with KH (though not having KH2 is a bit sleazy)

 

[H_Prestige]

They improved the graphics, they reworked the annoying last act, they added new boat upgrades, and they integrated it with the Wii U tablet to make it a proper Wii U game.

If this were just a high-def re-release, I'd sympathize, but yeah, I was expecting $60.

It is just a high def re-release. Adding some stupid screen gimmick doesn't change that.

Trying to delude yourself into thinking this is like a brand new game. Wow.

 

[Petrae]

It's a deal in that Nintendo fans would've gladly paid $60 for this, but it's hard not to look at what Square-Enix is doing with Final Fantasy X/X-2 (Trophy support, additional content, remaster treatment) for $10 less.

Nintendo tax, indeed. But if fans don't mind dropping the cash, all power to them. Nintendo knows it can charge more and that people will pay it. I don't blame them for being opportunistic.

 

[Socreges]

I think the only way I'd pay $50 for this is if they included a Hard mode (right off the bat) or something. WW is an amazing game, but it's too easy and poorly paced (at times).

 

[Carpe Libertatem]

Could've sworn this was confirmed to be 60fps but I guess I might be thinking of A Link Between Worlds. Not that that justifies the pricing either way

But yeah, despite being someone who loves Windwaker and is content starved on the Wii U this was probably always gonna be the one Nintendo title that I was probably passing on for the backhalf unless they're hiding some major new content

The animations are already in 30fps, so it's not 60fps

Game costs too much. I would probably bite for $30, maybe $40 if I really like what they do with the game (that we haven't seen anyway)

 

[metalslimer]

It is just a high def re-release. Adding some stupid screen gimmick doesn't change that.

Trying to delude yourself into thinking this is like a brand new game. Wow.

OoT 3d was more of a remake than this and that looked significantly better than the original

 

[Yawnier]

That's pretty high for an HD re-release of a single game, imho. The God of War HD collection includes two games and launched at $40 (same with the ICO/SotC collection). The Metal Gear HD collection launched at $50 but that included three games (five if you want to count MG and MG2). I think $20-30 would be a fairer price.

That's one thing, I mean I would have zero problem paying $50 if this were for 2 or 3 games re-released in HD in a collecton of sorts (like the MGS collection) but for a single game that is a decade old even if it is my second favorite Zelda title ever, eh.....

 

[CambriaRising]

Awful price.

 

[Velcro Fly]

It's a deal in that Nintendo fans would've gladly paid $60 for this, but it's hard not to look at what Square-Enix is doing with Final Fantasy X/X-2 (Trophy support, additional content, remaster treatment) for $10 less.

Nintendo tax, indeed. But if fans don't mind dropping the cash, all power to them. Nintendo knows it can charge more and that people will pay it. I don't blame them for being opportunistic.

By the same token you have people pitching a fit that Earthbound is $10 while a ton of SE games on the PSN have been $10 for a long time. Neither company can win and people will always find a reason to complain. Even if this game added content including the dungeons that were scrapped people would be whining.

 

[prwxv3]

With the way wiiu is selling, it might be on discount by early next year so i can wait.



Actually many times a shit ton of work goes in these hd ports. There is no hd port button

I don't think Nintendo will be able to keep their titles at starting price for years like they did with some of their Wii games. And at 60 dollars it won't work, even mega hits like COD and such don't stay at 60 dollars for years.

 

[amr]

It is just a high def re-release. Adding some stupid screen gimmick doesn't change that.

Trying to delude yourself into thinking this is like a brand new game. Wow.

Yeah, a second screen is a really dumb idea.

That must be why the DS is the best-selling handheld of all time, and why every other demo at E3 this year showed off second-screen functionality.

 

[rockx4]

It really should have been a WWHD + TPHD 2-pack. I would have dropped $50 for that.

 

[dimb]

Not surprised, but still disgusted.

 

[flippedb]

Great price.

 

[metalslimer]

By the same token you have people pitching a fit that Earthbound is $10 while a ton of SE games on the PSN have been $10 for a long time. Neither company can win and people will always find a reason to complain. Even if this game added content including the dungeons that were scrapped people would be whining.

Ah i see we've entered the people always whine accusations corporate apologists like to throw out

Yeah, a second screen is a really dumb idea.

That must be why the DS is the best-selling handheld of all time, and why every other demo at E3 this year showed off second-screen functionality.

What does this have to do with anything..

Though if they think can sell many copies of the game for $50 then they should do it I guess. There probably is a large group of fans that are starved for content on the Wii U and would also pay a high price for this game.

Just that I personally don't think it's worth it.

And good for them but this attitude some people have that as long as a company can get away with something people shouldnt say anything is disgusting

 

[hamchan]

Though if they think can sell many copies of the game for $50 then they should do it I guess. There probably is a large group of fans that are starved for content on the Wii U and would also pay a high price for this game.

Just that I personally don't think it's worth it.

 

[olimpia84]

It is just a high def re-release. Adding some stupid screen gimmick doesn't change that.

Trying to delude yourself into thinking this is like a brand new game. Wow.

"Stupid screen gimmick". Gotta love people that never played the game nor own a Wii U system.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Eh, this is $50 bucks worthy?

It's Wind Waker with bloom.

Oot 3D sells for 40$ a console remake 10$ more shouldnt be that surprising.

 

[Released]

I think the only way I'd pay $50 for this is if they included a Hard mode (right off the bat) or something. WW is an amazing game, but it's too easy and poorly paced (at times).

Yeah, Wind Waker is entirely too easy. It would be awesome if this included something like the OoT Master Quest.

 

[TheBaronOfNA]

By the same token you have people pitching a fit that Earthbound is $10 while a ton of SE games on the PSN have been $10 for a long time. Neither company can win and people will always find a reason to complain. Even if this game added content including the dungeons that were scrapped people would be whining.

Then again, there are sale events in the PSN... not mention that one is a SNES game and another is a PS1 game...

 

[RoninChaos]

well since the Wii U is selling like shit I expect this to hit the sales rack, or be on discount during black friday.

 

[amr]

What does this have to do with anything..

It has to do with his calling the second screen a gimmick, which is foolishness out of 2004.

 

[Data West]

Then again, there are sale events in the PSN... not mention that one is a SNES game and another is a PS1 game...

Shhh theyr'e exactly the same. Based Ninty

 

[Velcro Fly]

Ah i see we've entered the people always whine accusations corporate apologists like to throw out



What does this have to do with anything..


And good for them but this attitude some people have that as long as a company can get away with something people shouldnt say anything is disgusting

You obviously missed the part where I said there is plenty to bash Nintendo about but this isn't really it.

 

[C.Olimar788]

A full $50? For a polished re-release of a Gamecube game? Yeesh, that's ridiculous.

I don't know what's worse - the fact that Nintendo actually thinks that's acceptable or all the consumers that are actually willing to get it at that price. This should have been $20, maybe $30 at the absolute most.

 

[entremet]

well since the Wii U is selling like shit I expect this to hit the sales rack, or be on discount during black friday.

Nah. Nintendo games don't drop in price that easy.

 

[metalslimer]

It has to do with his calling the second screen a gimmick, which is foolishness out of 2004.

Adding gamepad support in no way makes this a remake

You obviously missed the part where I said there is plenty to bash Nintendo about but this isn't really it.

And who are you to decide that?

 

[PotionBleue]

Is GAF a joke when talking about Nintendo prices? $399 PS4 + online paywall is somehow OK, but on the other hand the guys keep saying how the Wii U should be $149 and its games $20. ???

 

[Bullza2o]

Thanks for the heads up. I pre-ordered it just in case the price goes back up.

I did the same. I am becoming more interested in this, because I've only played a couple of dungeons.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

You can get the Metal Gear Solid Legacy Collection for the that price...

For $50 bucks, that game better be the best goddamn reimagining we've seen yet. I'm talking like a top to bottom reworking on that triforce fetch quest kind of overhaul

 

[amr]

Adding gamepad support in no way makes this a remake

Feel free to quote the post where I called it a "remake."

 

[rockx4]

You obviously missed the part where I said there is plenty to bash Nintendo about but this isn't really it.

This is one reason though, they're out of touch with re-release pricing. I filled ever game survey with comments on overpriced VC games, then I saw Earthbound release at $10... $2 more than the normal $8. It was disappointing.

 

[CambriaRising]

You can get the Metal Gear Solid Legacy Collection for the that price...

For $50 bucks, that game better be the best goddamn reimagining we've seen yet. I'm talking like a top to bottom reworking on that triforce fetch quest kind of overhaul

It's nice to want things.

 

[Meier]

$20-$30. Some of you guys are priceless.

 

[Yawnier]

Is GAF a joke when talking about Nintendo prices? $399 PS4 + online paywall is somehow OK, but on the other hand the guys keep saying how the Wii U should be $149 and its games $20. ???

This GAF person must be cool.

Spoiler

Don't generalize the entire forum, pretty please.

 

[Lambda Pie]

50$ for a HD remaster? holy shit, what a ripoff.

 

[IrishNinja]

could be cheaper, but in for $50 (unless i see a B2G1 around that time)

 

[grandjedi6]

Its $50 because you're all going to buy it regardless and Nintendo knows it.

 

[Data West]

Why are people bringing up the DS and PS4?

Why are you doing anything other than comparing this to other HD collections? There's nothing shown so far that makes this stack up to any other, cheaper priced HD collections.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Looks like an indie game, should be no more than 5$.

 

[Velcro Fly]

Adding gamepad support in no way makes this a remake



And who are you to decide that?

It's my opinion that I'm expressing. I think that no account system is way worse and will cost people more money in the long run than an HD remake priced probably $10 too much.