I'd love for them to do a 2.5D top-down Zelda that isn't like the DS games. DKCR-like visuals/Retro polish with ALttP influence? Who *wouldn't* want that?
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Retro Studios 'Too Busy' to Work on Zelda - IGN
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RealDeadOne
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It was an acceptable Zelda clone I'd say, but it really just wasn't a Star Fox game at all. It was a separate game that got Star Fox slapped on and it showed.
The Namco game on GCN, Assault, was alright for its time, and though I couldn't stand the controls in Command it had pretty good critical response. But everyone agrees those aren't anywhere near 64. It's sad that the best and most current Star Fox game is a remake of 64, which itself was a remake of the original.
Star Fox is one of the most well known franchises Nintendo has outside of Mario, Pokemon and Zelda, but it also has the fewest really classic games. Retro would do wonders for making the series a blockbuster again.
it's even closer than it was this time last year!
Exterminieren
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Didn't this come from the Paul Gale Network?
If so, we really shouldn't be paying attention to it.
I played the original Perfect Dark again recently.
This franchise had such a bright future ahead. ;_;
Ok westernized wasn't the right word, what I meant was more in the line that even though Retro is an excellent studio, it doesn't immediately make it the ideal developer for any franchise. Personally I liked DKR but wasn't blown away by it, actually I never even finish the game.
And cute, quirky Zelda is the best, that's something I don't want to lose
Honestly I think Retro are a bit overrated. Not that they're not good, but sometimes people seem to think that nintendo should just hand over all development to them, and lately everyone seem to care about nothing more than finding out whatever they're developing, when in reality a lof of nintendos studios are equally great.
Prime 1 was fantastic, but the sequels didn't really live up to it in my opinion, I know some people prefer them, but I'm also not alone in thinking Prime 2 was dreadfully slow and Prime 3 too linear. Either way they didn't really add a whole lot to the formula. DKCR was pretty great as well, but not nearly as fun as NSMBW or really as good as the original DKC.
Graphics Horse
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nintendo needs to slim that thing down and put games on normal sized discs that's what they need to do.
Spieler Eins
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Good. Any western studio would probably take that medieval theme way too seriously. Zelda needs to be quirky and weird, otherwise it can not be Zelda. I hope that lessens the amount of people suggesting this for a while.
What's with the Miyamoto hate in this thread? Isn't Aonuma the official scapegoat for all things Zelda related?
Miyamoto getting more involved with a Zelda game again could only be a good thing with his recent talk about Link to the Past sequel and his general hate for cutscenes
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Jaded Alyx
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Well known anti-Nintendo troll.
Props for hilariousness
And on that note -
I'd hazard a guess that there are ridiculous office politics when it comes to the teams who get to work on particular projects. Wouldn't surprise me if Aonuma guards Zelda jealously. Furthermore, IIRC, Retro got Metroid in the first place because no one in Japan really wanted to work on it. Given the rumored difficulties with the development of DKCR, Aonuma's position within the NCL hierarchy, and Miyamoto possibly preferring to step into development on his own timetable, Retro Zelda was always wishful thinking, IMO. This seems like an indirect and polite way of saying "never going to happen."
Miyamoto living in Texas, on the other hand, would be phenomenal. He'd be the de facto ruler of Austin, beloved by all.
Oni Link 666
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Retro is obviously working on the Nintendo & Sega collaboration, Sonic Adventure 3.
Wyndstryker
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Next thing you know they are working on a completely unexpected IP.
Like Earthbound x StarTropics
Like Earthbound x StarTropics
radioheadrule83
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It's going to be an attempt at an Uncharted quality adventure game or an attempt at a Halo / CoD calibre online FPS imo.
They have traditionally worked on existing franchises, but I have a feeling this time is different. It'll be totally new.
If it were new Metroid, I'd be very happy but I'm excited thinking about what they could do with finance and a looser leash!
They have traditionally worked on existing franchises, but I have a feeling this time is different. It'll be totally new.
If it were new Metroid, I'd be very happy but I'm excited thinking about what they could do with finance and a looser leash!
SonicMegaDrive
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I'd be okay with them touching Zelda. I'd take anything to break away from the norm at this point.
I'd say Star Fox.
Nintendo's been using them to reinvigorate franchises that haven't been seen in a while, and no series needs it more than Star Fox.
I'm just wondering how long it will be before Team Ninja makes the next DKC game where they finally give us some deep insight into Dixie Kong's character.
Nintendo's been using them to reinvigorate franchises that haven't been seen in a while, and no series needs it more than Star Fox.
I'm just wondering how long it will be before Team Ninja makes the next DKC game where they finally give us some deep insight into Dixie Kong's character.
anotherVegan
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Clu Clu Land 2: Swinging Again
Really hoping for a kickass Star Fox game.
John Harker
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That's not how I read that. He says Retro is busy (in general), but that the Zelda team is too busy to coordinate a Zelda game with Retro. Not that Retro is too busy for Zelda.
SolarPowered
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Never gonna happen, Champ.
ShockingAlberto
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No they didn't.
Freezie KO
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This. The quote says the Zelda team is too busy.
Retro isn't busy. They made those Nintendo Land games in a weekend and have been collecting checks from Kyoto while sipping mimosas in the Bahamas.
lunchwithyuzo
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EAD Tokyo seems about as prolific as Retro tbh.
efyu_lemonardo
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lunchwithyuzo
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Platinum's totally doing Starfox U. Believe.
I'm guessing Retro's main team is doing a traditional Wii U fps, maybe loosely based on the Prime franchise/setting but it won't be a "Metroid" game. Their new team is probably doing DKCR2.
Agreed with pretty much all of this.
Agent Unknown
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Good old Miyamoto, almost always willing to provide us a little extra info and clarification when the other reps won't. Bummer that it's not Zelda but good news that they're hard at work. Whatever it is I just want it to be an epically big and cool game.
That would be EAD Tokyo and I agree. MP1&Echoes and SMG1&2 are still my favorite properties from both current and last gen.
That would be EAD Tokyo and I agree. MP1&Echoes and SMG1&2 are still my favorite properties from both current and last gen.
Cygnus X-1
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No.
This means (1) the Zelda team is AGAIN developing another Zelda and (2) that Retro is working on "something everybody wants us to do", but that is NOT Zelda. Not a new IP of course, so it could be either Starfox or Metroid.
Let's keep finger crossed it is Metroid and not Starfox.
gamergirly
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While it would be nice to see them colloborate on a Ganondorf game, oh well
Cygnus X-1
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So many people said the same thing with Metroid Prime.
Seems like good news to me.
Also i'm pretty sure that the "doing something everyone wants" quote was false.
Cygnus X-1
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I wonder more and more if the fact that Miyamoto want to supervise every game at Nintendo isn't the real reason why the output of the company is still so damned low.