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The Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary.
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Gorilla Shark
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My favorite game franchise. Can't wait for whatever is next.
FloweryMarston
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phenomenal series. Finished majora's mask 3d this week and i am now playing link's awakening. Trying to play as many zeldas i can in anticipation of zelda U, going to get zelda TP HD.
I said wow
MrOogieBoogie
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JonnyDBrit
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I must confess, I've had an... interesting experience with the Legend of Zelda.
Growing up I really didn't know it all that well. Gave Ocarina and Twilight Princess a few abortive tries, but I got bored and didn't get past their respective tutorial sections. The first game I properly played out of the series was Phantom Hourglass, and something about it just... hooked me.
From there, my interest slowly crept up over the years, built by archive binging of the lore. Then, I got my first mainline game for Christmas - Skyward Sword.
Haven't looked back since, and its firmly one of my favourite franchises. Something I once never touched became the reason I bought my Wii U. It's just something about the way it largely plays itself straight as a fantasy franchise, finding its own twists, whilst nevertheless also managing to balance each game being recognisably a part of the franchise, yet holding their own identity.
Growing up I really didn't know it all that well. Gave Ocarina and Twilight Princess a few abortive tries, but I got bored and didn't get past their respective tutorial sections. The first game I properly played out of the series was Phantom Hourglass, and something about it just... hooked me.
From there, my interest slowly crept up over the years, built by archive binging of the lore. Then, I got my first mainline game for Christmas - Skyward Sword.
Haven't looked back since, and its firmly one of my favourite franchises. Something I once never touched became the reason I bought my Wii U. It's just something about the way it largely plays itself straight as a fantasy franchise, finding its own twists, whilst nevertheless also managing to balance each game being recognisably a part of the franchise, yet holding their own identity.
BasilZero
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Happy 30th anniversary to the Zelda series!
I feel like its gonna be a special year in terms of Zelda.
Playing the GBA version of Link to the Past right now and will be playing Link between worlds soon.
Also got MM3D and OoT 3D ready as well.
Gonna get TPHD when it comes out and bought WWHD last week.
I feel like its gonna be a special year in terms of Zelda.
Playing the GBA version of Link to the Past right now and will be playing Link between worlds soon.
Also got MM3D and OoT 3D ready as well.
Gonna get TPHD when it comes out and bought WWHD last week.
No, go away, let the hype for Zelda U stay dormant some longer =<
It really is a great series that deserves the 30 years. Heck, even the worst Zelda games manage to be considered "Good".
Also, I'm really happy that they chose to stick with the cel shaded look. It really blends well with Zelda. I wouldn't mind an attempt at a cel shaded TP.
We're even getting the Zelda Symphony in Portugal this year <3333 after long last!
It really is a great series that deserves the 30 years. Heck, even the worst Zelda games manage to be considered "Good".
Also, I'm really happy that they chose to stick with the cel shaded look. It really blends well with Zelda. I wouldn't mind an attempt at a cel shaded TP.
We're even getting the Zelda Symphony in Portugal this year <3333 after long last!
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My parents got me every Nintendo console since the GameCube minus the Wii U. I've never played Zelda, but always wanted to. I don't own a Nintendo console anymore, but if the NX is cool I'll buy it just for Zelda. The only Nintendo franchise that still looks interesting to me.
Let's start
Boy do I hope Link still wields a Mechanical Bow. Nothing in the trailer excited me as much as seeing this bit.
Jonneh3003
Banned
We saw it in the Game Awards footage in addition to the slow motion dive off epona.
xmajinjoshx
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You know what would be great for the 30th anniversary?
A Zelda vinyl collection.
...one day...
You know what would be even better? Metroid getting some 30th Anniversary love. Zelda is already a given.
DoctorFling
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My favourite gaming series of all time. 30 years in and they still haven't made a Zelda game I haven't enjoyed to some extent. Have to start Triforce Heroes soon, been so darn busy.
I can't believe we're already at the 30th anniversary of zelda. Feels like not long time ago when we were celebrating the 25th anniversary. Time flies fast! lol
I don't remember which is the first zelda game I got. Either it was zelda awakening or zelda ocarina of time which my childhood introduce me. I still remember that day when my parents took me to Toys R Us to buy Zelda Majora's Mask for Nintendo 64.
Majora's mask has some creepy moments that I had to mute the volume. lol I was really scared as a kid. Help Romani defeating the aliens and travel with Cremina to deliver the milk to the clock town is my favorite and most memorable side quest in the game. I played that quest so many times. lol
I enjoyed wind waker, I wasn't disappointed of the graphics. I was excited for the new game because it's zelda lol. I love the Medi's awakening scene when you teach her Earth's God Lyric.
I would like to write more for other zelda game but don't want my post to be like a blog post. lol
I'm really excited to play Twilight princess HD and new zelda game. I can't wait!
I don't remember which is the first zelda game I got. Either it was zelda awakening or zelda ocarina of time which my childhood introduce me. I still remember that day when my parents took me to Toys R Us to buy Zelda Majora's Mask for Nintendo 64.
Majora's mask has some creepy moments that I had to mute the volume. lol I was really scared as a kid. Help Romani defeating the aliens and travel with Cremina to deliver the milk to the clock town is my favorite and most memorable side quest in the game. I played that quest so many times. lol
I enjoyed wind waker, I wasn't disappointed of the graphics. I was excited for the new game because it's zelda lol. I love the Medi's awakening scene when you teach her Earth's God Lyric.
I would like to write more for other zelda game but don't want my post to be like a blog post. lol
I'm really excited to play Twilight princess HD and new zelda game. I can't wait!
Jonneh3003
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Your in for a treat, its a great Zelda experience without any of the build up, your pretty much thrown into the core gameplay but your enjoyment kind of depends on your team mates and their capability. Its not the best Zelda but it is one of the best co-op games I've ever played.
The GOAT franchise.
Will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary:
- Buying and replaying Twilight Princess HD
- Replaying Zelda Wind Waker HD
- Beating the Oracles games in summer
- Replaying A Link Between Worlds in the summer
- Going to the Symphony of the Goddesses orchestra in September
- And in November,
Will be celebrating the 30th Anniversary:
- Buying and replaying Twilight Princess HD
- Replaying Zelda Wind Waker HD
- Beating the Oracles games in summer
- Replaying A Link Between Worlds in the summer
- Going to the Symphony of the Goddesses orchestra in September
- And in November,
Cid Highwind
Banned
Happy anniversary to a game series that has more of my favorite games than any other series.
I'd play Majora's Mask right now if I had my N64 with me at the moment.
I'd play Majora's Mask right now if I had my N64 with me at the moment.
Happy Anniversary to my favorite video game series ever! To celebrate I've been playing through all the titles I have yet to complete out of the series. Sinc I've started my Zelda Crusade I've beaten Zelda 2 and Link's Awakening, both really good games, and I'm taking a break before I jump into the Oracle games but I'm excited to get to those as well.
And then we have TP HD in two weeks...so exciting!
I've seen that and the original 25th Anniversary orchestra. You're in for an incredibly time! I wish I could go and see it for my first time all over again.
And then we have TP HD in two weeks...so exciting!
I've seen that and the original 25th Anniversary orchestra. You're in for an incredibly time! I wish I could go and see it for my first time all over again.
MistressMoitie
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Just being in this thread is making me happy! I love the Legend of Zelda and it has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.
I simply cannot wait to see and experience what the future holds. There is nothing else quite like it, and to me it's my favorite franchise. Ever.
Happy 30th! ♡
I simply cannot wait to see and experience what the future holds. There is nothing else quite like it, and to me it's my favorite franchise. Ever.
Happy 30th! ♡
eXistor
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To this day still my favorite series. When I'm thinking about top 20 games of all time, there's always a bunch of Zelda games in there and it makes me feel bad for other games. More recent Zelda's are not quite the god tier games up until Majora's Mask(excluding LBW that was amazing), but even so no other series has been able to keep its quality this consistent.
I'm definitely hoping Zelda U is everything it can be, if so then we're looking at possible Best game of all Time right there. My game room has a dedicated space for all my Zelda stuff and it's absolutely stuffed with games and such, it's actually overflowing so I might have to expand it somehow!
I could talk all day about Zelda games, it's the one series that clicked the most with me over the years and I have no doubt it will remain as special to me over the coming years as it is right now. 30 more years I say!
I'm definitely hoping Zelda U is everything it can be, if so then we're looking at possible Best game of all Time right there. My game room has a dedicated space for all my Zelda stuff and it's absolutely stuffed with games and such, it's actually overflowing so I might have to expand it somehow!
I could talk all day about Zelda games, it's the one series that clicked the most with me over the years and I have no doubt it will remain as special to me over the coming years as it is right now. 30 more years I say!
Pretty much the only game series that I make sure I have time off before playing. Not that hard, since they usually come out around my birthday/thanksgiving, but still.
Zelda U is gonna be the best. The first time through a Zelda game is a great experience. Even if the game ends up not being that great in the long run, none of that matters on the first playthrough.
Zelda U is gonna be the best. The first time through a Zelda game is a great experience. Even if the game ends up not being that great in the long run, none of that matters on the first playthrough.
NipplesAndToes23
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Majora's Mask is still among my favorite games of all time. I'm currently playing Ocarina of Time right now and am trying to play it a little differently.
I attempted to beat Oracle of Seasons last year, but there is an odd design choice where you need four of these shapes to advance to the next area, it's really cumbersome to get these and they game doesn't give you any hints to their wearabouts and when I looked online they're spread out far across the map. I just decided that shit is not fun and not worth it so I dropped it, but it doesn't feel right dropping a game without beating it.
I attempted to beat Oracle of Seasons last year, but there is an odd design choice where you need four of these shapes to advance to the next area, it's really cumbersome to get these and they game doesn't give you any hints to their wearabouts and when I looked online they're spread out far across the map. I just decided that shit is not fun and not worth it so I dropped it, but it doesn't feel right dropping a game without beating it.
mrmickfran
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I absolutely hated this series as a kid. I have no idea why.
Just like 2 years back, I bought Skyward Sword and played through that. I thought it was decent, so I decided to look into the series. Out of nowhere, I got like 9 games in the series and I'm super hyped for Zelda U.
If I had a top 5, it would have to be:
5. A Link to the Past
4. Oracle of Seasons
3. A Link Between Worlds
2. Ocarina of Time
1. Wind Waker
Just like 2 years back, I bought Skyward Sword and played through that. I thought it was decent, so I decided to look into the series. Out of nowhere, I got like 9 games in the series and I'm super hyped for Zelda U.
If I had a top 5, it would have to be:
5. A Link to the Past
4. Oracle of Seasons
3. A Link Between Worlds
2. Ocarina of Time
1. Wind Waker
No thanks. *insert famous miyamoto quote*I need new Zelda U/NX info and media soon or I'll die lol
reelbigtink
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Zelda is most likely my favorite series of all time. In fact, I wrote a song about it years ago. Here's a youtube video of it for whoever cares. Also I wish the mix was better but oh well.
https://youtu.be/fIpfsgjuiHk
https://youtu.be/fIpfsgjuiHk
Mac the KNife
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Zelda's anniversary is great for making me feel old.
I saw it back in 2011 when Skyward Sword was coming out and it was fantastic. Can't wait to go back this year.
Happy anniversary to my favourite game series of all time.
In truth, though, the first 15 years of this franchise were legendary, the last 15 were treading water. There was a big turning point in there after Wind Waker. I hope that the next 15 years can see a return to form. I suspect that may mean Aonuma moving aside at some point.
In truth, though, the first 15 years of this franchise were legendary, the last 15 were treading water. There was a big turning point in there after Wind Waker. I hope that the next 15 years can see a return to form. I suspect that may mean Aonuma moving aside at some point.
I think it has more to do with Aonuma stepping away from that OoT-shaped shadow he's placed himself (and every consecutive Zelda game) in. He really just needs to let that go and broaden his view, and I think Zelda U will show us what that can do.
Also, to be clear, Aonuma hasn't directed a Zelda game (or any game for that matter) since Twilight Princess).
Yes I agree that that is the issue, but it's the same end result as what I said. Either Aonuma breaks out of his rut or he steps aside. Either is fine. Is he capable of it? That's the question. And while he may not be director, my understanding is that he's in charge of the series as a whole, much in the same way as Miyamoto acts as a hand-on producer.
What Aonuma wants, regarding Zelda, he gets.
Ehhhhhh. I know a lot of people haven't liked recent entries, but "treading water" is pretty disingenuous. Each entry in the series explores a variety of new ideas. Both mainline games and spinoffs. If they didn't, we wouldn't have such huge gulfs between people who like one and hate another.
Good. Twilight Princess was a steaming pile of retreads. Skyward Sword on the other hand was a return to form marred by dodgy design decisions. The less Aonuma has hands on the development, the better.