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[TriGen]

This got me kind of hyped. Since what I could see from the scans made it look alright. Hearing about extra playable characters is kind of key. I know that was expected because of DW but you never know if they'll take the easy way out and just make it about Link.

I'm a Zelda fan so now I'm even more hyped for E3, as I'm not just stoked for a Zelda U reveal, but now I also am looking forward to getting a good look at this.

 

[MagiusNecros]

I wonder what they mean by surprise characters. Couldn't possibly be that rumor about Samus in Ancient Chozo Armor, Pit from Kid Icarus and Takamaru showing up. Probably some Lu Bu adaptation or a Koei character getting in the game somehow. Would love that rumor to be true though.

I am curious about this new villain character. And since this is a Koei Musou we can probably play as that character in a separate "Dream Mode".

 

[TreIII]

I wonder what they mean by surprise characters. Couldn't possibly be that rumor about Samus in Ancient Chozo Armor, Pit from Kid Icarus and Takamaru showing up. Probably some Lu Bu adaptation or a Koei character getting in the game somehow. Would love that rumor to be true though.

I think it's safe to say that rumor was BS. Remember how it talked about how the game was "directed towards Western audiences" and "be released in the West first"?

To me, "surprise characters" likely means that some old fan favorites from the series will make it in. New renditions of the OoT sages and Midna would be what I'd expect as a start, given how Koei has done similar with other "Franchise" Musou games.

 

[MagiusNecros]

I think it's safe to say that rumor was BS. Remember how it talked about how the game was "directed towards Western audiences" and "be released in the West first"?

To me, "surprise characters" likely means that some old fan favorites from the series will make it in. New renditions of the OoT sages and Midna would be what I'd expect as a start, given how Koei has done similar with other "Franchise" Musou games.

All I really need confirmation of is playable Ganondorf. All I'm hoping for really. Bonus points for Demise.

 

[Timu]

Hmm, thought it would be next year at the earliest, that was unexpected.

 

[oatmeal]

How dare ya'll get me hyped for this

 

[Mory Dunz]

Hmm, thought it would be next year at the earliest, that was unexpected.

I'm thinking Zelda U will be Fall '15, so they wouldn't want these two games coming out anywhere near each other, despite the difference in genre.

That and they said Summer in the initial Japenese trailer I believe.

 

[GrotesqueBeauty]

I've never actually played one of these games. How exactly is the gameplay structured?

 

[GamerSoul]

hmm If Sheikahs and Impa are involved im interested.

 

[Zalman]

Hmm, thought it would be next year at the earliest, that was unexpected.

They've said 2014 since the day it was announced.

 

[Risette]

I've never actually played one of these games. How exactly is the gameplay structured?

This is a good post that explains things.

If Wii U is your only console, you could try out Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper to get a taste of the series first-hand. It's a really strong entry in the series and it should be cheap these days.

 

[arit]

I've never actually played one of these games. How exactly is the gameplay structured?

Kill thousands of minions, dozens of generals, get killed by a single Lu Bu. Repeat.

 

[Bulbagarden]

Sorry, to burst your bubble. But I posted a few pages before you.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=94021789&postcount=1512

And I think you'll find that I called it well before either of you ;p

If the game plat involves a kidnapped Zelda though, that idea is already long since out the window. There shouldnt be a Zelda prior to Hylia's first reincarnation in Skyward Sword. So exactly where that places this game on the timeline then is anyone's guess.

 

[Here For The Free Feed]

if this game involves bashing up heaps of enemies with zelda weapons in zelda locations count me in

 

[GrotesqueBeauty]

Kill thousands of minions, dozens of generals, get killed by a single Lu Bu. Repeat.

So it's pretty much all combat focused, right? Is there any sort of area to area progression involved, or do they just sort of drop you into an arena?

 

[Nairume]

So it's pretty much all combat focused, right? Is there any sort of area to area progression involved, or do they just sort of drop you into an arena?

It depends on the game, and often even the specific mode within the game.

 

[Not]

So, not canon? That's weird. I feel like all the Zelda spin offs have been canon... 'cept maybe Tingle's games or whatever

 

[Khrno]

I've never actually played one of these games. How exactly is the gameplay structured?

Y you run around following red markers on your mini map to complete objectives, and while you do that there's hundreds of enemies between you and victory, so basically (going of PS controls) you press, square, square, square, square, square, and keep pressing square, might press triangle here and there but it's not really necessary, and when you have your Musou meter full, you press circle for a special, then keep pressing square, square and more square.

To simplify: mindless hack and slash fun.

 

[fred]

It's coming out in three months and it still has its placeholder title?

Placeholder title..? I thought Hyrule Warriors was the official name..? Sounds good to me!

 

[Riki]

So, not canon? That's weird. I feel like all the Zelda spin offs have been canon... 'cept maybe Tingle's games or whatever

Even the CDi games?

 

[AGITΩ]

The Scan got me pretty hyped, spent the last 5 hours playing Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper on my Wii U. Need to get those Bonds up.

 

[Not]

Even the CDi games?

Totally

 

[Khrno]

So it's pretty much all combat focused, right? Is there any sort of area to area progression involved, or do they just sort of drop you into an arena?

This is how the story progression (for one of the 5 different factions I believe) looks like on Dynasty Warriors 8:

As you see on the mini map below the Select Stage, there is a linear progression, but some stages (in this particular game) had special objectives that would unlock alternative missions for that story path, or even characters to use in a coming mission.

The 4 characters on the Capture of Wei frame can be selected to play on that level, and as said above.


This is how the conquest mode on Dynasty Warriors 7 looks like, every little hexagon is a different mission, and if I remember correctly, you can do them with any character.

And this is an area map.

 

[ZhugeEX]

One Piece Musou is called Pirate Warriors.

No its called "One Piece Pirate Warriors"

It clearly mentions one piece in the title.

 

[GrotesqueBeauty]

This is a good post that explains things.

If Wii U is your only console, you could try out Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper to get a taste of the series first-hand. It's a really strong entry in the series and it should be cheap these days.

Kill thousands of minions, dozens of generals, get killed by a single Lu Bu. Repeat.

It depends on the game, and often even the specific mode within the game.

Y you run around following red markers on your mini map to complete objectives, and while you do that there's hundreds of enemies between you and victory, so basically (going of PS controls) you press, square, square, square, square, square, and keep pressing square, might press triangle here and there but it's not really necessary, and when you have your Musou meter full, you press circle for a special, then keep pressing square, square and more square.

To simplify: mindless hack and slash fun.

This is how the story progression (for one of the 5 different factions I believe) looks like on Dynasty Warriors 8:

[snip]

As you see on the mini map below the Select Stage, there is a linear progression, but some stages (in this particular game) had special objectives that would unlock alternative missions for that story path, or even characters to use in a coming mission.

The 4 characters on the Capture of Wei frame can be selected to play on that level, and as said above.


This is how the conquest mode on Dynasty Warriors 7 looks like, every little hexagon is a different mission, and if I remember correctly, you can do them with any character.

[snip]


And this is an area map.

[snip]

Thanks for the detailed feedback guys. Sounds like fun if it's handled properly, and I will probably bite if the reviews/GAF feedback are good. Here's hoping they sprinkle in a liberal dose of classic Zelda references that help differentiate this one from other Musou games beyond the visuals.

 

[BY2K]

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors

or

The Legend of Zelda: Warriors of Hyrule

 

[Riki]

Hyrule Warriors: Battle for Time

 

[Haunted]

Does it really matter? Everyone's going to call it Zelda Musou anyway.

 

[Stulaw]

It's coming out in three months and it still has its placeholder title?

It's only had a placeholder title in the west, in Japan, it's always been Zelda Musou with an official logo.

Also got this from an unlinkable forum about what Shia's minions a known as:

• 灼熱狂戦士ヴァルガ The Scorching Berserker: Varuga
• 暗黒魔術師ウィズロ The Magician of Darkness: Wizuro

 

[Kouriozan]

Does it really matter? Everyone's going to call it Zelda Musou anyway.

Yep.

Anyway, I have a strong feeling it'll have "The Legend Of Zelda" in the title.

 

[MagiusNecros]

It's only had a placeholder title in the west, in Japan, it's always been Zelda Musou with an official logo.

Also got this from an unlinkable forum about what Shia's minions a known as:

• 灼熱狂戦士ヴァルガ The Scorching Berserker: Varuga
• 暗黒魔術師ウィズロ The Magician of Darkness: Wizuro

Sounds awesome.

 

[Mr. Bamboo]

I hope it stays as Hyrule Warriors. It helps inform that this game is more Musou/Zelda, and not the other way around.

 

[Shaanyboi]

Yep.

Anyway, I have a strong feeling it'll have "The Legend Of Zelda" in the title.

I'm not convinced. Did Link's Crossbow Training have the 'Zelda' moniker?

 

[AcademicSaucer]

It's only had a placeholder title in the west, in Japan, it's always been Zelda Musou with an official logo.

Also got this from an unlinkable forum about what Shia's minions a known as:

• 灼熱狂戦士ヴァルガ The Scorching Berserker: Varuga
• 暗黒魔術師ウィズロ The Magician of Darkness: Wizuro

wizard is wizardo or wizuro ?

 

[Stulaw]

wizard is wizardo or wizuro ?

Well, I'm guessing Wizuro is related to Wizzrobes, maybe like the boss of them or something.

 

[DVCY201]

Oh, looking very nice! I'm looking forward to hearing more info, and what the story will be, canon or not.

 

[StreetsAhead]

I wonder what they mean by surprise characters. Couldn't possibly be that rumor about Samus in Ancient Chozo Armor, Pit from Kid Icarus and Takamaru showing up. Probably some Lu Bu adaptation or a Koei character getting in the game somehow. Would love that rumor to be true though.

I am curious about this new villain character. And since this is a Koei Musou we can probably play as that character in a separate "Dream Mode".

I honestly think it's going to mean Shiek/Tingle/Groose-level, rather than cross-overs.

 

[Khrno]

Yep.

Anyway, I have a strong feeling it'll have "The Legend Of Zelda" in the title.

Let's have a look at how likely is that it will have that in the english title going by the previous 3 collaborations between Tecmo Koei and Bandai Namco:

- Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
- One Piece: Pirate Warriors
- Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage

So first, all three collaborations clearly state the name of the media franchise they belong to, secondly, only two of them specify that they are (Dynasty) Warriors type of games, and lastly, the FotNS games don't have Warriors on the title, but in Japanese they are called Hokuto Musou, so the english title was the exception.

So the title suggested by many, The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors, would be a quite likely one, since I think both Nintendo and Tecmo Koei will want their franchises names to appear in the title.

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

Can't wait to play as the surprise unexpected character...

...Rosalina!

 

[LuFel]

unexpected character...?

Spoiler

GANON (...) maybe

:OOOOOOO

 

[MagiusNecros]

Can't wait to play as the surprise unexpected character...

...Rosalina!

I hope not. It's already been essentially the Decade of Rosalina.

 

[QisTopTier]

Forget Zelda, Orochi warriors 3 Ultimate is getting a ps4 release!? Sign me the fuck up.

Spoiler

I want to play Hyrule Warriors bad too

 

[Riki]

unexpected character...?

Spoiler

GANON (...) maybe

:OOOOOOO

Spoiler

Tingle

 

[MagiusNecros]

Spoiler

Tingle

Spoiler

Ingo

 

[Kyzon]

I think we'll be able to play as Zelda in this. I hope she has Lightning Kicks. I kinda feel like Ganondorf will be playable as well.


What has me the most excited though is White Haired Impa. I was kinda annoyed at her being blonde in Skyward Sword.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

why are some of you saying this game looks amazing? It did not look so hot the last time I saw it

and the scan i googled is just a magazine photo from like 2 feet away

 

[zeldablue]

why are some of you saying this game looks amazing? It did not look so hot the last time I saw it

and the scan i googled is just a magazine photo from like 2 feet away

We'll it looks a bit cooler than the red teletubbies armies we saw before hand.

 

[ArcaneFreeze]

The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors

or

The Legend of Zelda: Warriors of Hyrule

I think they'll drop "The Legend of" part and simply call it "Zelda: Hyrule Warriors."

"The Legend of" really should only be part of the real Zelda games.

 

[whyreggielie]

I literally just got excited for the "possibility" of playing as Ghirahim. If they put him in as a playable character then nothing will stop me from buying this game.

 

[Mariolee]

I'm calling it now just because it's pretty out there, but Hyrule Warriors will lead directly into Zelda U storywise. I don't care how much sense it doesn't make, you heard it here first folks.