Yup. I'd love every major zelda protagonist and antagonist to be playable. I want all of the sages, all of the helpers (even navi
), all of the villains, all to be playable. So good.
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Hyrule Warriors coming out on August 14 in Japan [Up: Famitsu Images]
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Yup. I'd love every major zelda protagonist and antagonist to be playable. I want all of the sages, all of the helpers (even navi
), all of the villains, all to be playable. So good.Mr. Bamboo
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love that full body shot of Impa. Girl is fierce! And that cloaked person reminds me of the Poe Collector from OoT - edit/wait I see that's already been discussed.
blitzwolf215
Member
Impa's design is kick ass!
Also, they can still have it cannon and still add a bunch of characters. Just do what Fire Emblem Awakening did and have warriors from different points in time.
Also, they can still have it cannon and still add a bunch of characters. Just do what Fire Emblem Awakening did and have warriors from different points in time.
And just make a series.
This is the timeline where link talks and every game is some form of action game and you can play as everyone because reasons.
I'm ok with a gateway, or a dlc gateway. I'm a sucker for zelda, so i'll probably buy most, if not all, dlc.
I meant playable but do really believe that Nintendo designs their games around the plot instead of the gameplay mechanics?
MrSaturn99
Member
Yup. I'd love every major zelda protagonist and antagonist to be playable. I want all of the sages, all of the helpers (even navi
Hey, she'd be better than Fi.
ShockingAlberto
Member
Generally crossover/licensed Warriors games just go "YEAH THIS IS A DREAM/SPACE-TIME MONSTER OR GODDESS PULLED IN EVERYONE AND THEY ALL FORGOT WHEN IT WAS OVER/WHO GIVES A SHIT WHAT THIS IS JUST ENJOY IT"
Beelzebufo
Banned
They seem to actually make changes when it comes to Zelda. If they really want that character, they place the game in a time where having that character makes sense.
I want fi playable, too. Ice skating attacks.
new impa so good. Impa for smash bros.
I'm sorry...are people insinuating that the game runs at 360p?
I agree with the sentiment about Impa. She looks incredible.
thank god
If this IS pre-Skyward Sword, than that means no Ganon.
thank god
PixyJunket
Member
It's been a few years since my last Warriors game, so I'm in for this 100%.
Also, I'm putting a bet down on the female character wearing a berka in the America version as to not shatter the delicate sensibilities of a certain group of people.
Also, I'm putting a bet down on the female character wearing a berka in the America version as to not shatter the delicate sensibilities of a certain group of people.
Well, it depends on how you view it.
Again, I could see Zelda Musou more or less like how the Orochi series is to DW/SW. While the former uses characters, scenarios and other aspects from the latter, it still tells its own story, develops characters in its own way, and what happens there does not at all affect or impact the latter.
And on the other hand, it's also much more flexible, because it means that anything from future DW/SW installments can just roll over into the next Orochi game, and there's little-to-no need to re-establish/re-introduce characters just because they're now in a new canon and weren't present previously. Depending on if Zelda Musou turns out to be a success, it could do this same thing with adding in new characters from new and older mainstream Zelda games as sequels permit.
So, if that just deems it its own timeline, fine. I just think making it a self-contained thing works much better than trying to fit into any one of the "branches".
You're asking us to suspend out disbelief for a video game? Surely you jest.
I'm ok with DLC for this game as long as there is no "Exclusive Content" for any vendor, especially not preorder DLC. Obviously, there are codes for costumes, which implies costume DLC, but I hope there isn't any retailer exclusive DLC
Please nintendo, don't be ubisoft.So far my only real complaint with the game is that it uses the ugly-ass Skyward Sword Bokoblins. Maybe it's supposed to be a story- or timeline-related thing, but it's just a terrible design. And considering all of the main characters got fairly major redesigns, I'm surprised they didn't put in a bit more effort in that one particular area.
Why wouldn't you want Ganon/Ganondorf playable!?
Beelzebufo
Banned
If you want to do that, that's fine. It wouldn't be its own timeline though, it would be something completely different from the rest of the games entirely. Different timeline would still be canon, like the rest of the different timelines.
darkhunger
Member
What about Super Mario RPG and Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest?
Mango The Magician
Banned
SS Spoilers by the way.
I just want to remind people that the game would have to be explicitly non-canon for it to take place prior to Skyward Sword.
The timeline does contradict it self in a few minor areas, but never to that extent, it'd be like having a Zelda game get made where the Sealing War never happen, and instead Link, Zelda, and Ganon went out for ice cream.
Ultimately, I don't think this is canon in the slightest, especially how the magazine seems to be stating that all the characters were based on different characters from different Zelda games; the designs for Link and Impa look awesome though.
I just want to remind people that the game would have to be explicitly non-canon for it to take place prior to Skyward Sword.
SS describes the Land of Hylia as being mostly uninhabited for a unspecified amount of time prior to the events of SS, long enough for what Demise did to the world to eventually wear off and allow a few races to pop up (the Mogma, Kikwi, some Gorons, and the remaining Sheikah.) Directly prior to this the world is describe as being mostly uninhabitable as Demise has nearly destroyed it, with the huge war taking place directly before it being uninhabitable. Next, prior to this it's stated that a civilization based around Hylia existed. The game hints at Hylia having a huge role in this civilization, so the traditional Hyrule civilization wouldn't work here, as no game has ever dealt with any of the creation/protector goddesses having direct contact with the world. The Hylia-based civlization most likely last for a long time, but as directly hinted at in the game, the creation of hyrule happened right before this civilization or at least close to the foundation of said civilization. So all in all, there isn't a place for a Hyrule to pop up, prosper for a unspecified amount of time, then fall only to have a identical hyrule pop up later.
The timeline does contradict it self in a few minor areas, but never to that extent, it'd be like having a Zelda game get made where the Sealing War never happen, and instead Link, Zelda, and Ganon went out for ice cream.
Ultimately, I don't think this is canon in the slightest, especially how the magazine seems to be stating that all the characters were based on different characters from different Zelda games; the designs for Link and Impa look awesome though.
Good point about mario RPG. Legend of zelda battle quest isn't a standalone title, but you also make a good point there, too.
My only argument for mario rpg is that 1. it clearly tells you it's an RPG in the title, and 2. It still has platforming elements. Dunno.
You win I guess. I still like it as a general rule, though.Beelzebufo
Banned
SS Spoilers by the way.
I just want to remind people that the game would have to be explicitly non-canon for it to take place prior to Skyward Sword.
SS describes the Land of Hylia as being mostly uninhabited for a unspecified amount of time prior to the events of SS, long enough for what Demise did to the world to eventually wear off and allow a few races to pop up (the Mogma, Kikwi, some Gorons, and the remaining Sheikah.) Directly prior to this the world is describe as being mostly uninhabitable as Demise has nearly destroyed it, whit the huge war taking place directly before it being uninhabitable. Next, prior to this it's stated that a civilization based around Hylia existed. The game hints at Hylia having a huge role in this civilization, so the traditional Hyrule civilization wouldn't work here, as no game has ever dealt with any of the creation/protector goddesses having direct contact with the world. The Hylia-based civlization most likely last for a long time, but as directly hinted at in the game, the creation of hyrule happened right before this civilization or at least close to the foundation of said civilization. So all in all, there isn't a place for a Hyrule to pop up, prosper for a unspecified amount of time, then fall only to have a identical hyrule pop up later.
The timeline does contradict it self in a few minor areas, but never to that extent, it'd be like having a Zelda game get made where the Sealing War never happen, and instead Link, Zelda, and Ganon went out for ice cream.
Ultimately, I don't think this is canon in the slightest, especially how the magazine seems to be stating that all the characters were based on different characters from different Zelda games; the designs for Link and Impa look awesome though.
Literally all they'd have to say is that Hyrule was that civilization that existed a long time ago, and have Hylia show up a few times and it'd be canon.
Screens show a moment that takes place before Skyward Sword, and the main character resembles the version of the character that existed before Skyward Sword. Not really crazy.
Show me new impa
Sounds exactly like the plot from Castlevania Judgment. Go figure.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Clockwork5
Member
This might sound tired and worn out but I am highly excited for panic mode Wii U. This is way sooner than I expected!
ShockingAlberto
Member
Ah, yes. What was that, the Time Keeper or something? The stuff he says to characters during supers was cool, but the rest of it...
Show me new impa
Look at my avatar.
SweetDonuts
Member
Why the timeline talk? I'll just enjoy it for what it is, a spin off with nothing to do with Zelda's timeline etc.
I don't remember whether Aeon (the character who you're thinking of) created it or the Time Reaper (the final boss) created it and Aeon was trying to destroy the rift.
Mango The Magician
Banned
I guess we're just ignoring all the in-game evidence I pointed out, and the fact that no Zelda game has ever contradicted another in such a huge way. It's most likely not canon.
Beelzebufo
Banned
We're enjoying it as a spinoff that happens before Skyward Sword, which it seems to be.
The game states that there was a ground civilization long before. No contradiction.
MisterGrey3000
Member
The original designs are very...un-Zelda. :/
Like, I know there have been well endowed Zelda characters in the mainline games, but something seems off about that cleavage witch and the red guy. They kind of feel like typical Japanese character designs.
Link, and Impa look nice though.
Like, I know there have been well endowed Zelda characters in the mainline games, but something seems off about that cleavage witch and the red guy. They kind of feel like typical Japanese character designs.
Link, and Impa look nice though.
WhereAreMahDragonz
Banned
Where is this shot of Impa's full design?
ShockingAlberto
Member
I'd say the only ones that outright suck are Fist of the North Star 1 and 2.
The first Gundam one was disappointing, but 2 and 3 were good. I didn't like the artstyle change to 4, so I never tried it. One Piece 1 was barren on content, but OP2 was really good.
A lot of this will vary on how much you like the Warriors games and how much you like the license, too. If you're in it just for the gameplay, the main series (DW8, SW4, even WO3) are what you want to stick with. If you want fan service with your combos, the licensed games do that well.
In the famitsu scans which you can probably find on the internet.
To me, it'd be just as simple as comparing it to how Sakimoto "acknowledged" the presence of the Prime series. In that "it's 'there' and it has its own slice, but it's not really impacting anything else from the big picture".
But for now, we'll have to wait and see! I'd love to see translations of those Famitsu interviews with Koinuma, Hisashi and Aonuma.
Busaiku said:
I'd recommend Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3 (or "True" if you want to wait for it) or One Piece Pirate Warriors 2. Both of them have been highly rated as solid Musou games.
No, he is right, they just need to say "oh this civilization happened to be called Hyrule too, the name comes from their goddess Hylia that lived among them"
Yeah. I played pirate warriors a bit, and it seemed alright, especially if you're a One Piece fan. I still got pretty bored, but my girlfriend's son beat the whole story mode. He enjoyed it.
I think I love zelda enough that I'll concede and put up with the dynasty warriors forumula. If this were any other IP, I wouldn't care enough, I don't think. Maybe a smash brothers warriors (which would still have Link in it).
Beelzebufo
Banned
Metroid doesn't have a history of canon alternate timelines. Also, if you want to compare this to Metroid, this game is easily canon despite how many contradictions there are. The Team Ninja Metroid game made countless retcons.
kunonabi
Member
other m is really more like fusion in terms of pacing and progession and the original metroid in terms of the free flowing yet intuitive combat with some more horror influences mixed in. Either way Hyrule Warriors is certainly a bigger departure.