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[Phinal Phantasy]

Very pretty trailer.

 

[xenorevlis]

Interesting. My time with Wind Waker on the GCN was plenty and recently I experienced Wind Waker on my laptop @1080p with widescreen enabled.

This doesn't look quite the same, but the improvements made with the speed and tweaks to the gameplay are interesting. Now where in the world is the Wii U Zelda?

 

[Rich!]

This. I actually just canceled my pre order for the game. Unless they add a new temple(s) Im not interested... They did that with Links Awakening when it released in colour... So it could of been possible. :-(

hmm. There's always a chance man

 

[ZombiePlatypus]

This could be a WiiU seller for me. Never got a chance to play the original. Now up-port Majora's Mask to 3DS!

 

[Haunted]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ctEWUnPaE4

Trailer analysis with a speedrunning slant from Cosmowright (Wind Waker world record holder). He's a technical layman but has probably spent more time with the game than most people on the planet. Some interesting observations in there.

 

[Router]

Looks amazing. Game fixes are great to hear too.

 

[big youth]

I don't know if it's bloom or something else, but there's obviously room for improvement. the game looks washed out in some shots, and overly dark (?) during the night scenes.

 

[Magicpaint]

Looks gorgeous.

 

[Always-honest]

Looks great, can't believe people thought they were going to ruin the artstyle. 1080p confirmed too, daaaayum.

Because they were, in the beginning.

So you wouldn't have had any reason to think otherwise. Asside from shared hope.

 

[goomba]

lucky kids playing this for the first time

 

[takriel]

But where's the orchestrated soundtack?

 

[Vermillion]

Pity, but I guess I should have expected the same models/animations to be used.

Still wondering what new features the game will have that will make it a must-buy.

 

[speedpop]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ctEWUnPaE4

Trailer analysis with a speedrunning slant from Cosmowright (Wind Waker world record holder). He's a technical layman but has probably spent more time with the game than most people on the planet. Some interesting observations in there.

Should've been a new thread, but quoting for emphasis. Cosmo knows more about this game than anyone else on GAF.

 

[jett]

well i did play it today. had my ass handed to me unexpectedly during the boss fight. really not used to playing the game on anything but a gamecube controller. it looks gorgeous in motion. really beautiful. i asked if it was in 60fps and the guy didn't know (i didn't know either because i can't tell- i was just planning to relay info).

i also asked about extra content, and he said he didn't know about that either. however, he was the editor on the game, which suggests he really would know if anything extra was on the way.

According to gamersyde, it apparently runs at just 30fps. Since they're always releasing 60fps footage, I trust 'em.

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_e3_wind_waker_gameplay-14237_en.html

I'd trade 1080p(if it's really running at 1080p) for 60fps.

 

[Deepo]

Oh man, I absolutely adore the WW theme music. Didn't love the game though, but maybe this time.

 

[Starsunder]

Looks fantastic, will buy.

Love the idea of the message in a bottle too.

 

[StuBurns]

It looks so good. That original tech thing was horrible.

 

[Odinson]

Never played it or any Zelda before really except LoZ. This will be my first. Looks good!

 

[Scoot2005]

Whats the issue with the bloom? I've adored everything i've seen so far. Is it simply having to much of a glow?

 

[Hermii]

Never played it or any Zelda before really except LoZ. This will be my first. Looks good!

None of them requires to have played the others in the series to fully enjoy it.

 

[The Lamp]

Looks great, can't believe people thought they were going to ruin the artstyle. 1080p confirmed too, daaaayum.

They did.

The at-sea segments during the day are still intolerable. The blue, overbearing hazy bloom is so blinding it looks like you're sailing through a turquoise fog the entire game.

WTF is wrong with Nintendo? FIX THE BLOOM. And what's with putting the ugly blue fog on the islands too??

 

[Social]

Damn, I do not like the haze and bloom stuff that is still everywhere in this HD remake

 

[Deku Tree]

Show me some boss battles, and tell me the price Nintendo!!!

 

[Tom Hatherford]

I was actually hoping for some more substantial upgrade/redesign.
I already played the game, and I already replayed it in HD through Dolphin, too.

This is just adding... a lot more bloom?

If you already played it recently on Dolphin then its not at all made for you. Remember that. You certainly dont have to buy it.

 

[batman2million]

Hope this doesn't sell at full price. 39.99 at the most.

 

[RPGCrazied]

I really hope they put those temples in they cut, but not holding my breath. Looks great though.

 

[PokéKong]

Brown and bloom nearly ruined Twilight Princess, now it's creepin into WW? Wind Waker looked so nice because it was SHARP and CLEAN, now everything seems to indicate they want it all soft and fuzzy with vaseline smeared on the camera?

 

[Jarnet87]

Excited for this on the Wii U. Didn't buy it the first time around for whatever reason.

Edit: Agree with Batman. I may have a hard time paying 60 for this unless we hear they added a lot of new things. 40 is the sweet spot.

 

[plagiarize]

According to gamersyde, it apparently runs at just 30fps. Since they're always releasing 60fps footage, I trust 'em.

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_e3_wind_waker_gameplay-14237_en.html

I'd trade 1080p(if it's really running at 1080p) for 60fps.

I was expecting 30 fps to be honest. Depending on how the animation and engine works, increasing the framerate to 60 fps might be a lot more complicated than just unlocking the framerate, if you get what I mean. It could cause all sorts of unexpected results. Does it run at 60 in Dolphin? Honest question.

Anyways, I think it looks beautiful. The bloom is exactly where and when it should be. It makes the bright sunny moments look bright and sunny. Given the dynamic weather in the game that's a huge plus imho. When the clouds break after a storm is going to be an even cooler moment than before.

And remember the early stuff we saw wasn't Wind Waker HD. It was an environment test done for the *next* Zelda game to see if the Wind Waker artstyle looked good in HD. They were never going to make a Wind Waker with Link's eyebrows behind his hair.

 

[Shahadan]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkVt1s_ZFbw

Didn't see it posted. Lock if it has.

Can't watch on Wii U, lmao!

 

[Kokonoe]

Darn, was hoping for the first console 3D 60 FPS Zelda. lol

Oh well, 1080p is nice, at least.

 

[soldat7]

Fix the poor sailing mechanic and I'm back in.

 

[Jonboy]

If you don't see a difference between 480p and 1080p there is something very wrong with your vision.

Random, yet somewhat related question, for gaming....is there a definitive answer to playing in 720p v.s. 1080i? Which is better specifically for gaming?

I'm on a somewhat older plasma that doesn't support 1080p (clarification: supports a 1080p signal, but doesn't display in 1080p).

 

[ramparter]

Looks way too good to me but only new content would make me bite.

 

[StreetsAhead]

Show me some boss battles, and tell me the price Nintendo!!!

http://youtu.be/NfzU8QDIdIk

Pretty sure it's the equivalent of $60 in Japan, but they may price it cheaper in the States. They did with Game & Wario.

Fix the poor sailing mechanic and I'm back in.

There's a speed up button for the sailing.

 

[Sushigod7]

They did.

The at-sea segments during the day are still intolerable. The blue, overbearing hazy bloom is so blinding it looks like you're sailing through a turquoise fog the entire game.

WTF is wrong with Nintendo? FIX THE BLOOM. And what's with putting the ugly blue fog on the islands too??

The bloom is literally like looking into the sun. That trailer is so washed out not's not remotely HD looking as in crisp visuals etc. WW is one of my favorite Zelda games I want this to turn out well hopefully they can tone things down a little the new mechanics are welcome at least.

 

[Van Owen]

The worst part about the bloom and haze is that it's also present during dark scenes...

 

[Anteo]

So what's up with the ONLY ON at the end of the trailer. Did they use that before? Or have they been reading gaf

 

[Jinko]

Wow the nostalgia is strong whilst watching that trailer ;.;

Probably not worth buying again especially if full price.

 

[WiiredShawn]

Fix the poor sailing mechanic and I'm back in.

They already showed off an upgrade that makes the boat sail 50% faster.

 

[belmonkey]

I was expecting 30 fps to be honest. Depending on how the animation and engine works, increasing the framerate to 60 fps might be a lot more complicated than just unlocking the framerate, if you get what I mean. It could cause all sorts of unexpected results. Does it run at 60 in Dolphin? Honest question.

Anyways, I think it looks beautiful. The bloom is exactly where and when it should be. It makes the bright sunny moments look bright and sunny. Given the dynamic weather in the game that's a huge plus imho. When the clouds break after a storm is going to be an even cooler moment than before.

And remember the early stuff we saw wasn't Wind Waker HD. It was an environment test done for the *next* Zelda game to see if the Wind Waker artstyle looked good in HD. They were never going to make a Wind Waker with Link's eyebrows behind his hair.

About the Dolphin part, I was actually just checking. The only Youtube video I found had it at 1080p / 30 FPS.

 

[Rehynn]

They did.

The at-sea segments during the day are still intolerable. The blue, overbearing hazy bloom is so blinding it looks like you're sailing through a turquoise fog the entire game.

WTF is wrong with Nintendo? FIX THE BLOOM. And what's with putting the ugly blue fog on the islands too??

Intolerable? Really? The game looks 90% the same. I personally think the bloom adds a dream-like quality to the graphics, which is kind of cool.

 

[megabytecr]

Never played the original, looks amazing, day 1.

 

[Spieler Eins]

Oh hey, it's... Wind Waker. With some killer bloom added on top.

Was expecting a bigger graphical overhaul after the first screens. Especially since they (as expected) didn't really do much to improve the gameplay. Insta wind changing on the gamepad should have been a no brainer, some boost wasn't nearly as necessary as this.

I'm curious how they've ,,fixed'' the fetch quest. Probably not too spectacular, considering how the rest of the game looks.
lol if full price

 

[StreetsAhead]

Oh hey, it's... Wind Waker. With some killer bloom added on top.

Was expecting a bigger graphical overhaul after the first screens. Especially since they (as expected) didn't really do much to improve the gameplay. Insta wind changing on the gamepad should have been a no brainer, some boost wasn't nearly as necessary as this.

I'm curious how they've ,,fixed'' the fetch quest. Probably not too spectacular, considering how the rest of the game looks.
lol if full price

Changing the wind does seem a lot faster, though. Sure, it's not instant, but it definitely is faster.

 

[Always-honest]

They did.

The at-sea segments during the day are still intolerable. The blue, overbearing hazy bloom is so blinding it looks like you're sailing through a turquoise fog the entire game.

WTF is wrong with Nintendo? FIX THE BLOOM. And what's with putting the ugly blue fog on the islands too??

i disagree. looks good.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

Oh hey, it's... Wind Waker. With some killer bloom added on top.

Was expecting a bigger graphical overhaul after the first screens. Especially since they (as expected) didn't really do much to improve the gameplay. Insta wind changing on the gamepad should have been a no brainer, some boost wasn't nearly as necessary as this.

I'm curious how they've ,,fixed'' the fetch quest. Probably not too spectacular, considering how the rest of the game looks.
lol if full price

59,999 yen...

 

[Appleman]

Intolerable? Really? The game looks 90% the same. I personally think the bloom adds a dream-like quality to the graphics, which is kind of cool.

Saw it in person yesterday, and I completely agree. Game looks BEAUTIFUL, and much much much better than the Dolphin version.

 

[biggersmaller]

WTF is wrong with Nintendo? FIX THE BLOOM. And what's with putting the ugly blue fog on the islands too??

I know right? It's like they're covering for draw distance, N64 style.

That or there's some weird pollution problem.

 

[JaseMath]

They fixed the triforce hunt now.

Where did you read that?