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Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword E3 trailer
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Magicpaint
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I've had this argument with Zelda fans for a long time, but I guess I'll just have to agree to disagree with them. Ganon's presence in TP was like one of the better things about the story for me. I just don't see how the story would have made sense otherwise.bummyhead said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3o5TWzPmk8
Here's what I would call a fan preview of skyward sword. It also shows late in the video how in the boss fight when he grabs your sword he can actually take it from you and attack with it.
Here's what I would call a fan preview of skyward sword. It also shows late in the video how in the boss fight when he grabs your sword he can actually take it from you and attack with it.
The Gerudo have a male born every 100 years. This game most likely takes place more than 100 years before OoT. I like Ganon, but having him in this game would be extremely forced.bummyhead said:
Also, I think this summed the flood up. I have no idea why people want a game based around it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujEZQbBi2Yc
A game where you just pray to the gods for 20 hours and then the world ends?
Zoramon089
Banned
Xdrive05 said:
Why would they have a persistent meter for something only visible when Link is dashing? Why? And why does it matter where it is?
Re: Siren world. The bigger issue with the siren world aside from the already annoying idea of conducting a fetch quest, is that apparently you don't have your sword. And the 'guardians' that patrol that world can kill you in one hit and you have no way of fighting back. Sounds like shit gameplay. :/
Also, hope Ganon's in it and that they handle his character better than they did in TP. *fingers crossed*
Also, hope Ganon's in it and that they handle his character better than they did in TP. *fingers crossed*
Always-honest
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ffuuuu, all thse videos really made me want to play it. NOAW
Hot Coldman
Banned
The best console and portable Zeldas don't have Ganon, so that's saying something
talking about majora's mask of course
and link's awakening
lol jk, i'm on about minish cap
and link's awakening
lol jk, i'm on about minish cap
Etrian Oddity
Member
I'll agree to disagree as well, and let me say that I loved the Wolf vs Boar animal theme...but Ganon never got any time during the pre-release stuff. Everything we saw was Zant. That's why everyone says he was forced in. It's not that the story didn't make sense; it's that people wanted to see someone else get some glory, like how Vaati did.
Always-honest
Banned
Green Scar said:
Loved That one
RagnarokX said:
Its the potential! I would LOVE to play a Zelda game, with "mature" graphics (if that makes snese) where we see Link failing to stop Ganondorf once and for all the land flooding at the end. I mean... how epic would it be if Link managed to just restrain Ganondorf a bit and die in the end as the world is flooded?
That shit would be awesome. Will never happen though!
Xdrive05
Member
Zoramon089 said:
Good point. I can get behind that.
Zoramon089 said:
It obstructs the view somewhat. It's not huge or anything, but big and strange enough to be a little annoying. It's also just weird aesthetically. Doesn't seem to fit with the general style IMO.
But I honestly can't think of a better solution...
Hot Coldman
Banned
Always-honest said:
Minish Cap is so brilliant. Shame they broke up the studio.
One of the gameplay videos had the booth operator girl basically confirm Zelda's gold harp is the musical item of the game.User33 said:
I'll try looking for the video again.
Edit:
Argh! That girl was not from Nintendo, she was IGN's, but she does say the harp was equippable in the GDC demo (was it really? I've never seen that anywhere)
http://www.ign.com/videos/2011/06/0...rd-sword-aerial-gameplay-demo?objectid=872155
Ah yes, the Zelda where you must fail... Man, that sort of game would have all sorts of brilliance. Keep the hope and whimsy that I always love in Zelda games, and then turn around and crush it, crush it under tons and tons of water, the fallen hero's last sacrifice moving the Gods to stop Ganondorf from his evil... Bah, I'm giving myself chills. With every new Zelda, I always hope that it's the one to fill in the space between Adult End OoT and TWW. Maybe next time. Skyword Sword looks more than exemplary in the meantime.bummyhead said:
Or even better, Link saves Ganondorf's father/grandfather! Talk about creating your own problems!BY2K said:
Hot Coldman
Banned
Twig said:
I doubt he was on about that or about Zelda HD, sooooo I'm gonna guess he meant Four Swords DSi.
ShockingAlberto
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They didbummyhead said:
It was the intro to Wind Waker
Just because it was a super simple explanation ("Shit was broken, pave over it with an ocean and try again") doesn't mean it wasn't explained.
Black-Wind
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Ok, so it looks like Link gets that Harp.Zebra said:
We see it as an item in a past screen shots.
shadyspace
Banned
Relix said:
It'd be cool if you weren't even a legitimate "Link" too. Just some guy who felt he had to do something so he took the Hero of Time as inspiration, sets off to defeat Ganondorf but ultimately fails. Plus, they could easily make it work ("real" Link or not) without retcons. Just say this hero was lost to history.
Zelda in Skyward Sword is the most adorable thing in video games i've seen in a long time. She's so
Well, the only thing I remember being said is that this is before Hyrule was established as a kingdom, and that this is before people lived on the land because the planet was uninhabitable or something like that. But it has been confirmed that this is a prequel to OOT, so who knows at this point. I won't get ahead of myself, but yeah, I think it'll probably explain things.
moe.
Kard8p3 said:
Well, the only thing I remember being said is that this is before Hyrule was established as a kingdom, and that this is before people lived on the land because the planet was uninhabitable or something like that. But it has been confirmed that this is a prequel to OOT, so who knows at this point. I won't get ahead of myself, but yeah, I think it'll probably explain things.
shadyspace
Banned
Yep. First attractive Zelda confirmed.Thoraxes said:
Hot Coldman
Banned
Speaking of Minish Cap, that was a weird game, with Link and Zelda being childhood best friends despite her being fucking highest royalty in the goddamn land, and Link leaving with some blacksmith dude. Eh? This game at least makes sense with regards to the Link/Zelda friendship.
looks like they're smanging each other
Cow Mengde
Banned
Green Scar said:
They're like 10 years old in that game!!!
HylianScribe
Member
In all likelihood, based on the established continuity/lore, the following will probably happen/appear in the game:
- Sages come into being/appear
- Master Sword forged (yes, this is obviously confirmed)
- Twili have established dominion, Lord Demon Yaoi being one of their tribe
- Temple of Time is erected, and the Sacred Realm is officially sealed off to protect the Triforce
- Royal Family of Hyrule is established, or at least we see the origins of formal Hyrule sovereignty (why the Phoenix is part of the Royal Seal/Crest/Emblem)
- Entirely possible the "fierce war" is part of this game because people mistake the thing about being a civil war between tribes when it was just a war that resulted in the formation of Hyrule proper as its known in OoT
- The Spiritual Stones will be created/appear
- Kokiri, Zoras, and Gorons exist
- We should also probably see what is City in the Sky from Twilight Princess, probably in a much more active state than the ruins it has become by Twilight Princess
Things I personally hope will be explained/transpire:
- Ending or something similar which shows the Twili being punished by the gods for their transgressions and sealed away in the Siren World, which becomes the Twili Realm.
- Proper backstory on Ganondorf that explains who he was and what he was up to prior to Ocarina of Time (his days as a thief and how he learned of the Triforce). Possibly he learned of it during the events of Skyward Sword, and saw what fate awaited those who outright challenged the gods, so he had to figure out a more cunning plan
- More backstory on the Sheikah/Royal Family history alluded to in the Shadow Temple's cryptic messages
Also, seems Zelda's attire is sorta like this ALttP artwork for what typical Hylians wore:
Finally, really would be cool if the reason Lord Demon Yaoi is after Zelda is because she already has the Triforce of Wisdom because the Twili failed to obtain the entire Triforce and it split on them. So they can sense her "holiness" because she has the Triforce piece. Means the Triforce of Courage is probably with Link. Also means that at the end the Triforce should be reunited by probably Zelda or somebody, and that's another reason it's part of the Royal Family's symbol - the reclaimed the Triforce, and then were charged with its protection (or something similar).
Edit: Pretty sure the events of SS and OoT will collectively account for The Imprisoning/Seal War. Everyone's always had an issue with OoT's solely being that event, but this game, if it is in close enough proximity to OoT, could remedy that issue.
- Sages come into being/appear
- Master Sword forged (yes, this is obviously confirmed)
- Twili have established dominion, Lord Demon Yaoi being one of their tribe
- Temple of Time is erected, and the Sacred Realm is officially sealed off to protect the Triforce
- Royal Family of Hyrule is established, or at least we see the origins of formal Hyrule sovereignty (why the Phoenix is part of the Royal Seal/Crest/Emblem)
- Entirely possible the "fierce war" is part of this game because people mistake the thing about being a civil war between tribes when it was just a war that resulted in the formation of Hyrule proper as its known in OoT
- The Spiritual Stones will be created/appear
- Kokiri, Zoras, and Gorons exist
- We should also probably see what is City in the Sky from Twilight Princess, probably in a much more active state than the ruins it has become by Twilight Princess
Things I personally hope will be explained/transpire:
- Ending or something similar which shows the Twili being punished by the gods for their transgressions and sealed away in the Siren World, which becomes the Twili Realm.
- Proper backstory on Ganondorf that explains who he was and what he was up to prior to Ocarina of Time (his days as a thief and how he learned of the Triforce). Possibly he learned of it during the events of Skyward Sword, and saw what fate awaited those who outright challenged the gods, so he had to figure out a more cunning plan
- More backstory on the Sheikah/Royal Family history alluded to in the Shadow Temple's cryptic messages
Also, seems Zelda's attire is sorta like this ALttP artwork for what typical Hylians wore:
Finally, really would be cool if the reason Lord Demon Yaoi is after Zelda is because she already has the Triforce of Wisdom because the Twili failed to obtain the entire Triforce and it split on them. So they can sense her "holiness" because she has the Triforce piece. Means the Triforce of Courage is probably with Link. Also means that at the end the Triforce should be reunited by probably Zelda or somebody, and that's another reason it's part of the Royal Family's symbol - the reclaimed the Triforce, and then were charged with its protection (or something similar).
Edit: Pretty sure the events of SS and OoT will collectively account for The Imprisoning/Seal War. Everyone's always had an issue with OoT's solely being that event, but this game, if it is in close enough proximity to OoT, could remedy that issue.
Hot Coldman
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Cow Mengde said:
I was talking about Skyward Sword you maroon! :lol Also I was joking anyway
Chet Rippo
Member
Ganondorf is his own Grandfather!BY2K said:
Lord_Byron28
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Didn't Nintendo scoop up the members of Flagship who worked on the Oracle games, Four Sword games and Minish Cap?Green Scar said:Minish Cap is so brilliant. Shame they broke up the studio.
I believe the director of Skyward Sword is the same director as Minish Cap. Funny considering I believe Minish Cap was originally intended to be an origin story but Nintendo said no.
They say they're childhood friends in SS too.Green Scar said:
I don't see problem with royalty/farmer relationships (the kingdom is a city and a town! there are like 10 kids there, and 1 school), not to mention the blacksmith was apparently the best one in Hyrule or something.
I do think the whole childhood friend concept is silly, though. Less anime in my games please.
HylianScribe
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Lord_Byron28 said:
Hidemaro Fujibayashi. And he was there on Day 1 watching people on the show floor play Skyward Sword.