Togglesworlh
Banned
It would if it was good.
There is no "voice acting would be wrong for Zelda". This is a myth created by weirdo Zelda fanthings who cringe at the thought of Zelda being anything but OoT. Times change.
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It would if it was good.
There is no "voice acting would be wrong for Zelda". This is a myth created by weirdo Zelda fanthings who cringe at the thought of Zelda being anything but OoT. Times change.
We'll agree to disagree, but english with american accents would take away a lot of the fairytale atmosphere of the series for me.
Togglesworlh
Banned
I don't know if... can... can we do that? Is that a thing? I've never heard of this before.
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Changing all the fundamentals would make the game something completely different from Zelda. So why not make it a different IP, to cultivate both without risking to alienate the existing fanbase of one of their biggest properties?[Nintex];33097585 said:
I think they'll go further on the road of blurring the difference between overworld and dungeons, and mixing up item usage. Which is one of the things I liked most in Skyward Sword.
As much as I loved this mechanic, it would probably have overstayed its welcome in a full game based on it. I hope to see it back, though, together with a mechanic that expands on the[Nintex];33097585 said:
Silent Realms by keeping the tense chases while going beyond simply collecting tears (even though relying on the player's knowledge of the environment in SS was quite smart)
I agree. Frame him from behind, use smart cuts not to have to show him at all. His random, overacted gestures looked off as well.
brandonh83
Banned
Be that as it may, I see Zelda as minimalistic on story and heavy on gameplay. Starting with the 3D Zeldas, truth be told, I've since been annoyed with how many cutscenes there are. In a game like Metal Gear it's to be expected, or in Final Fantasy because it's a story heavy, dialogue heavy RPG.
But with Zelda I just like to start it up and get questing without any bullshit. So when I think of a Zelda having voice acting, even if it were good which it wouldn't be, if they take the time to have voice acting it would mean that there's going to be more dialogue and more cutscenes than ever. I do not wish this upon Zelda.
I'm loving the hell out of Skyward Sword, but so far it's been the biggest offender in this department so far. Also these shitty as shit sidekick characters need to stop.
I got major Colossus vibes while playing Skyward. The beacons, certain music, The Imprisoned, even the collecting insects/items.
SuperAngelo64
Banned
I fear voice acting because I'm afraid that the English localization would go with the campy english accent 'm'lord' WRPG garbage.
Honestly I'd like it if they had full voice acting...but spoke a made up 'Hylian' language with subtitles. Kind of like the made-up language for the Nier soundtrack, that's how I imagine Hylian to sound.
Link should remain a silent protagonist though.
Honestly I'd like it if they had full voice acting...but spoke a made up 'Hylian' language with subtitles. Kind of like the made-up language for the Nier soundtrack, that's how I imagine Hylian to sound.
Link should remain a silent protagonist though.
The dowsing reminded me of the sword navigation in SotC
I'd accept voice acting if the dialog writer was Brian Mitsoda (thoughts on bad VA halfway down in this interview).
And please, no cop outs with alien languages. Hearing the same five phrases of alien speak in every KotOR race and the faux-Mandarin in Jade Empire got boring very quickly, as did Midna's speak in TP. And the two earlier examples had language experts helping out with constructing proper grammar etc., it still didn't work.
And please, no cop outs with alien languages. Hearing the same five phrases of alien speak in every KotOR race and the faux-Mandarin in Jade Empire got boring very quickly, as did Midna's speak in TP. And the two earlier examples had language experts helping out with constructing proper grammar etc., it still didn't work.
How the Hell did I forget that? I'd say that if any game should influence you, it's SotC.
This thrown in with very uninspired gadgets and dungeon design gradually made me stop playing Skyward Sword.
Host Samurai
Member
I just want the game cel shaded on the level of WW. It can change the style. I would love the game to look like this in game or something like it.
So pretty much like Skyward Sword, except the character design?I just want the game cel shaded on the level of WW. It can change the style. I would love the game to look like this in game or something like it.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
The Legend of Link starring Zelda.
THE Caffeinated
Member
Female Link saves a male Zelda.
Host Samurai
Member
Na. Full blown cel shading like WW. I would love to see it like an interactive cartoon.
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Yes. It would be good if it was good.
Do you ....play modern video games? How many studios do good voice acting? And I mean actually good, not "only mildly cringeworthy". Maybe Naughty Dog and Valve? Plus lets not forget Nintendo's last foray into voice acting: Metroid: Other M
I dunno, maybe they could experiment with it on a handheld Zelda, so it wouldn't be such a big deal when the first time was shit.
You remember that tech demo where you threw shurikens onto the main screen by swiping on the Upad? Yeah.
The Wu Pad will be used as Lens of Truth to find things you can't normally see on your TV. Mark my words.
I thought you were also talking about the painted artstyle used for the background.
EDIT: vvvvvv Wow, that's pretty much what I meant.
I'd play that and I demmand a new pokemon snap and fatal frame (localized in the US btw) game
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
I know what IP I want Retro to revive!
2/1 that Nintendo use the U pad for the next Midna/Fi companion.
It will be like a mirror mirror on the wall type thing, you can ask it for advice, and it'll shout at you if you take longer than 2 minutes on a puzzle.
I guess it can also act as shield, same way as Fi is in the sword.
It will be like a mirror mirror on the wall type thing, you can ask it for advice, and it'll shout at you if you take longer than 2 minutes on a puzzle.
I guess it can also act as shield, same way as Fi is in the sword.
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Bluemercury
Member
This x20000
Holy Order Sol
Member
I could get behind Geese Howard being the final boss.
Damon Bennet
Member
Ok lets take Skyward Sword:
* Add a world as big as Windwakers to the Clouds.
* Add Analoguecontrols (Theres no other way with WiiU)
* Create Musical Themes that are as memorable as the ones in previous Zeldas
* Natural Day/Night cycle
* More varied Themes and no more backtracking (excluding optional backtracking to freely explore areas with new items)
* Make the World below the clouds connected
* Make it less like Outside-Temple/Inside Temple and more like a natural quest to the temple.
* Add more Zelda typical characters that are memorable like the skull kid or the windmill man.
* More varied Monsters
* No more unskippable textboxes and phi-promts
Thats about it. That would be a perfect Zelda.
Too bad that wasnt Skyward Sword
* Add a world as big as Windwakers to the Clouds.
* Add Analoguecontrols (Theres no other way with WiiU)
* Create Musical Themes that are as memorable as the ones in previous Zeldas
* Natural Day/Night cycle
* More varied Themes and no more backtracking (excluding optional backtracking to freely explore areas with new items)
* Make the World below the clouds connected
* Make it less like Outside-Temple/Inside Temple and more like a natural quest to the temple.
* Add more Zelda typical characters that are memorable like the skull kid or the windmill man.
* More varied Monsters
* No more unskippable textboxes and phi-promts
Thats about it. That would be a perfect Zelda.
Too bad that wasnt Skyward Sword
Ivan A Nguyen
Member
Confirmed!
- Experience points are back in a big way.
- MMO required log in after collecting the 3 pendants.
- $9.99 sub fee.
- Faerie caves are now DLC.
- Master Sword is a pre order bonus.
- Online multiplayer sword battles.
- 3 part trilogy.
- Online speed run leader boards.
Did I miss anything?
- Experience points are back in a big way.
- MMO required log in after collecting the 3 pendants.
- $9.99 sub fee.
- Faerie caves are now DLC.
- Master Sword is a pre order bonus.
- Online multiplayer sword battles.
- 3 part trilogy.
- Online speed run leader boards.
Did I miss anything?
this is the only thing I don't want, I would preffer some kind of shell where you can have the nunchuck and wii U controller in one hand and a wii remote in the other, I might be in the minority here but I really like when motion controlls are well implemented and I don't like to aim with analogs =/
Mistwalker
Member
Haven't started Skyward Sword yet so don't know how it's handled there yet, but...
Totally agree that VA could add a very welcome breath of life and depth to characters that often seem like animated dolls, with the gibberish talk.
Always assumed the safest way would be to have them speak Hylian, an approach that was generally respected when Panzer Dragoon Saga did it.
Totally agree that VA could add a very welcome breath of life and depth to characters that often seem like animated dolls, with the gibberish talk.
Always assumed the safest way would be to have them speak Hylian, an approach that was generally respected when Panzer Dragoon Saga did it.
the legend of zelda wiiiu master quest edition with extra rooms in dungeons only a year later
Omegasquash
Member
YES. I figured out how bombs work 19 years ago. Stop reminding me. And stop letting me know that 20 rupees are just that.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
Why have I never thought that Pokemon Snap would be great for the Wii U?
Please Nintendo. I must throw gas balls at Pokemon.Not that I disagree with you, but you chose two bad examples after Skyward Sword:
1. the bombs do work differently there, many had issues rolling them despite the explanation
2. you only get the 20 rupee notification once in the game (unless you find them inside a chest, but that happens with everything).
Holy Order Sol
Member
I don't see how this affects things one way or the other.
Ok I have to agree it may not be a big deal for many, but for me it really makes the adventure and sense of progression feel bigger, like starting item-less in a Metroid game facing a terrible and hostile planet. When Link is a teenager you just expect the typical generic fantasy scenario of the "chosen" hero, which is boring. But a little kid killing a giant dragon? that's epic.
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That's evil nintendo commenting on Zelda here. They are riding on SS success and WiiU Zelda before 2015 has two options : whether we get a MonsterHunterified Zelda or a Westernized Zelda.
Omegasquash
Member
As long as "challenge" doesn't mean "trash" conventions, then great, go for it. Gimme lots of dungeons, a great world to explore and tight controls, and I'm there.
What about a Demon's Souls-ized Zelda?
Demon's Souls and Dark Souls are what I would want a 3D Zelda I and II to be. Because of that, I no longer want Nintendo to go back to the series's roots, which was a huge hope of mine for a long time. Now I just want to see them keep trying new things.
