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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Preview Thread

Hoo-doo

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The Switch version of Zelda has AA? News to me, certainly doesn't look like it from the media I've seen so far.

People are merely speculating, no matter how much they say it's 'confirmed' or not. Nothing's been confirmed.

Wait until the DF Face-off if you're really on the fence. Both versions of the game seem to be roughly equal aside from resolution.
 

jariw

Member
Cucurbitacée;231141048 said:
I only been once to the spoiler thread, so I don't know exactly what you're talking about. But anyway, no doubt about what I said in spoiler tag earlier.

Yes, I know you can do that. And use bombs. And spears. And arrows. And clubs. And so on. How are you sure about what you claim, in a game this large that has not been released yet?
 
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Didn't read anything yet but I'll take your word for it. Outties, not worth getting spoiled on the last few days lol
 
I bought physical only because I think the box art is purdy. Every other game I get will more than likely be digital.

Jeez. Four more days. Hold me, Gaf. And don't spoil the Zelderz.
 
So do we have a spoiler free impression thread so that pirate assholes (obviously I want those who managed to buy an early copy, those are the good human beings) can tell us about the game.
 
Non-spoilery pics I just took from the WiiU version:
wiiu_screenshot_tv_01wru1m.jpg


wiiu_screenshot_tv_017lj7v.jpg


Textures:
wiiu_screenshot_tv_016dsff.jpg


Higher up:
wiiu_screenshot_tv_01oasha.jpg
The game looks beautiful.
 
I'm too addicted to this thread, so I'll stick around despite the danger.

That SAID, I'm actually staying 2 pages behind in case some jerk decides to ruin it for everyone. Ideally the spoiler will have been removed by the time I get to that page.

 
I just played the first few minutes of the leaked WiiU version and honestly, I can´t see a difference to the Switch version.

Just yesterday I watched these Gamersyde videos on the same TV and they look absolutely the same:
http://gamersyde.com/news_our_switch_videos_of_zelda_botw-18831_en.html

Same LoD, same Textures, same LoD in distance.

I think in the end it just come down to resolution, framerate (?) and improved audio on Switch.


Non-spoilery pics I just took from the WiiU version:

The game looks beautiful.
Are these from the leaked version your playing?
I thought it was a bannable offence to admit to playing pirate version?
Obviously if I'm wrong then I apologise!
 

Nickle

Cool Facts: Game of War has been a hit since July 2013
If you want to watch a Youtube video, just open it up in an incognito tab and avoid looking at the right side of the screen so that you don't get any other spoilers.

And god that Hyrule Castle theme is dope.
 

Mael

Member
I'm too addicted to this thread, so I'll stick around despite the danger.

That SAID, I'm actually staying 2 pages behind in case some jerk decides to ruin it for everyone. Ideally the spoiler will have been removed by the time I get to that page.

That's actually genius!
Leave time for our lovable mods to deal with anything untoward.
Along with finding a way out of the plateau on foot, I'll add riding a boar to the bucket list...
 

Neoweee

Member
That's actually genius!
Leave time for our lovable mods to deal with anything untoward.
Along with finding a way out of the plateau on foot, I'll add riding a boar to the bucket list...

I think Our Lovable Mods are saving their energy to unleash unholy hell upon the review thread. It will be one of the greatest shitshows in GAF history.
 
Can the 3.5 headphone jack on the switch be accessed while it's docked? I want to use headphones while playing Zelda on my television.

As people mentioned, it totally can be, but the idea of that makes me so anxious! That whole cord stretching from dock (which could easily tip over) to where you are sitting? What about people or puppies walking by and tripping?!
 

Kinsei

Banned
I think Our Lovable Mods are saving their energy to unleash unholy hell upon the review thread. It will be one of the greatest shitshows in GAF history.

Yeah. That thread will probably make the Uncharted 3 review thread look civilized. It's going to go to shit as soon as someone rates it 8.9 or lower.
 

Citizen K

Member
any impressions on whether the pro controller is far superior for this game? haven't preordered the pro and not sure if I should, but I want the best controls for tv mode. any joycon grip vs pro impressions?
 

Sane_Man

Member
any impressions on whether the pro controller is far superior for this game? haven't preordered the pro and not sure if I should, but I want the best controls for tv mode. any joycon grip vs pro impressions?

Most of the impressions suggest it's easily the best way.
 

Mory Dunz

Member
Is this thread still safe?

Cause wow that Music that was posted!

Wii U version looks about how we expected. 720p but nice.



How are the frame drops on the Wii U version?
 

SolVanderlyn

Thanos acquires the fully powered Infinity Gauntlet in The Avengers: Infinity War, but loses when all the superheroes team up together to stop him.
Why did it have to be so green though. It would look a lot better if it wasn't green.
Skyward Sword = Green tunic, blue overworld.

Breath of the Wild = Blue tunic, green overworld.

It must be balanced.
 
Why did it have to be so green though. It would look a lot better if it wasn't green.
Perhaps because of the time of day.
Shots are from the moment you leave the cave.

Some shots from the very beginning, again nothing new if you saw last years E3:
That was it from my side, will play the game a bit now.
How are the frame drops on the Wii U version?
Noticed some when much foliage is on screen, but overall it´s fine.
 

Kinsei

Banned
I listened to the first ten seconds and then I peaced out. I should not have listened at all. Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck I CANNOT WAIT UNTIL FRIDAY.

On the bright side there's stuff from now until then to help soften the wait. Tomorrow is the indie showcase then console reviews on Wednesday and finally Zelda reviews on Thursday.
 
On the bright side there's stuff from now until then to help soften the wait. Tomorrow is the indie showcase then console reviews on Wednesday and finally Zelda reviews on Thursday.

I'm curious as to when media outlets are going to get indie titles to review.

I also wonder if we will see reviews of 1 2 Switch on the 1st as well.
 
Jesus, spoiler tag these images for God's sake. It doesn't matter if it's from a "known" location, this is a preview thread.

Control Panel > Edit Options > Uncheck 'Show Images'

Also quoting myself from earlier since more people are awake.

Hmm, just as a reminder:

You can turn off images.

I'm don't really care about spoilers, but I would like to retain some surprises. On mobile you can just turn off gifs or/and photos.
 
As people mentioned, it totally can be, but the idea of that makes me so anxious! That whole cord stretching from dock (which could easily tip over) to where you are sitting? What about people or puppies walking by and tripping?!
I'm really curious to know what kind of setups GAF has where I keep seeing comments like this. I mean, in my own house, my couch is against one wall and my TV the other, so yeah running a cord through the middle of my living room would cause problems. But at my parents' house, they have their TV, then a coffee table, then their couch, then about 4-6 feet behind the couch for people to walk. But in either case, normally someone would have the manners to alert you to the intent of walking in front of your line of sight when you're watching a movie or playing a game (obviously a puppy would not be able to do this but I also can't imagine a puppy getting in the way of, say, the JoyCon's signal unless you're playing laying on your stomach on the floor).

Jesus, spoiler tag these images for God's sake. It doesn't matter if it's from a "known" location, this is a preview thread.

That's from like the first three minutes of the game and unless you've been on a media blackout since the game was announced [in which case what the hell are you even doing in here] there's no chance any of that could be a spoiler.
 
Jesus, spoiler tag these images for God's sake. It doesn't matter if it's from a "known" location, this is a preview thread.

lol those shots are literally from the first seconds of the game and have been shown regularly since last E3. You need to get the hell out of this thread if something like that is causing you to freak out.
 
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