SmokedMeat
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No doubt I'd prefer a 3D Zelda to a top down Zelda. I guess they had to go top down or risk upsetting diehard Zelda fans since this is set in LttP world.
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Zelda game set in Link to the Past world coming to the 3DS, holiday 2013
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No doubt I'd prefer a 3D Zelda to a top down Zelda. I guess they had to go top down or risk upsetting diehard Zelda fans since this is set in LttP world.
There always a few who are never excited for anything unless it personally gives them a handjob.
Holy Order Sol
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Goddess Sword -> Goddess Longsword -> Goddess Whitesword -> Master Sword -> True Master Sword
Im pretty sure the timeline was just put together for fan service, not something they actually put a lot of thought into when they were making the games.
According to the timeline they were wiped out in a civil war that OoT prevented. Retroactive continuity is still continuity.
depths20XX
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If they really do use the same overworld with a few changes here and there that's kind of disappointing. I've already experienced that countless times playing LttP, it just won't be that exciting.
The art style is also pretty bland. Game could still be decent regardless.
The art style is also pretty bland. Game could still be decent regardless.
Thaedolus
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It's a sequel staying true to the original while introducing new elements. It's not the same stuff.
umop_3pisdn
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That's it I'm getting a 3DS. I don't even play video games anymore but I don't have a choice now. ALttP is the game that got me into gaming.
Yup, I would have liked to see them make a new full fledged 3D Zelda but I guess they're gonna put that on the WiiU :\
just imagine the Zelda theme with "wah's"
Dark Octave
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Man, I'm nerding out right now. This is so cool. I was interested when I heard it was set in the LttP "world" (my favorite Zelda) but to see that it's the same exact map which I'm sure will have some changes and added areas and dungeons is amazing.Here you go:
I hope it's a direct sequel so that it'll have many referrences to the past game.
brandonh83
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Like I said, I'm not under the impression that this is the only original 3DS Zelda. Just the first of a few... or more.
I mean really, why would this be the only 3DS Zelda game? And even though it has ties to ALTTP, it can still feel like its own entity. Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword look similar apart from the art style but they don't feel samey, not IMO at least.
WrenchNinja
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I like arguing with you too. Besties?
CoffeeJanitor
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That's kind of cool looking.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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Whoa this looks amazing! Lttp is best Zelda.
Incendiary
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I'm excited, but at the same time I'm not. Link to the Past is my favorite Legend of Zelda game, so obviously I'm super happy about that. But the graphical style isn't really wowing me right now. I'll almost assuredly still get it simply for gameplay and give the graphics a chance to grow on me, but man. I miss sprites.
ThatObviousUser
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Well, that looks like the Master Sword. Maybe it's technically not awake this time!
Fi is a known narcoleptic.
Tathanen
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Well, you called it a gimmick and hideous, which isn't really the same as "it does nothing for me." You obviously have no obligation to like it, and there's not much that someone can do to argue against that kind of assertion. To each his own. But gimmick and hideous, these are terms people will argue against. Especially when something like "depth perception" seems like something that should be categorically impossible to call "hideous." Now if your issues are with the direct 3DS implementation, and have to do with ghosting and crosstalk and holding the system straight and all that, okay, but the terms you're using don't imply that.
(For the record I didn't even read the posts before your first one I quoted, so I'm just going from what you said in there.)
CoffeeJanitor
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Also I agree with those who think it's ugly
It's fine to not like how it looks, but...
dancrane212
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Just saw the 3d trailer and it definitely looks better. Everything pops really well.
Jason's Ultimatum
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What's cool about being painted on the wall and moving is that the art style reminds me of the intro to WW's painted history.
Same stuff? You'd think the 2 would give you a hint this is only the second one and clearly the divide in opinions means some people don't even view it as the same.
TalesOfWin
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it could had looked better. Especially since the original alttp looked like hot sex.
PowderedToast
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imo this screams "we need a new zelda, fast"
they should've let this cook. now we have this remake/sequel hybrid, idk it doesn't sit right with me.
there's no reason they can't get a team to attempt the equivalent of another links awakening, why tie it to lttp's overworld? the logical reasoning has to be time saving and cost cutting.
they should've let this cook. now we have this remake/sequel hybrid, idk it doesn't sit right with me.
there's no reason they can't get a team to attempt the equivalent of another links awakening, why tie it to lttp's overworld? the logical reasoning has to be time saving and cost cutting.
peanutbutterlatte
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Considering how there were people claiming the 3DS was pushing PS1 in terms of power, this sort of shit doesn't surprise me anymore.
I wuvs you, Crewnh.
And on that note, I'd like to say that no matter how strongly opinionated I am about a game, I don't ever mean to come off hostile. I honestly never think less of anyone, anywhere, unless they're mean to someone. And no one's being mean here. Just hella passionate.
Nothing but respect for my fellow Gaffers. No harm in telling each other how wrong we feel our opinions are, a time-honored GAF tradition, lol.
aw, c'mon, let's not be silly...
Add to the screenshots the fact that one is 20fps and the other is probably 60fps.
Slurpy2k20
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This is the first time I've been tempted to buy a 3DS, or any portable gaming system for that matter. Fuck my Nostalgia.
This is the stage that even had the Zelda puzzle solve sound effect in it right?
That homage caught me off guard.
Dave Meltzer
Banned
aw, c'mon, let's not be silly...
Ocarina wins
JordanN
Banned
Not all the levels were like that though and when it did, it was only as a homage.
I definitely would have hated if the whole game was like that (luckily it wasn't).
Solid SOAP
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So... what's wrong with the graphics? Honestly, I don't understand. It looks literally like Link to the Past translated into 3D. How anyone can say it looks generic or crappy, I don't understand. I'm extremely excited, I've wanted a new top down Zelda for a while, and although it's kind of a bummer it shares the same hubworld as LttP, I'm sure there's gonna be enough secrets to make it worth it. I've wanted a "New" Legend of Zelda for a while now, ever since I finally beat LttP last year, so this seems perfect to me.
They just wanna rain on our parade.
Man alive, with this and Bravely Default I'm in heaven. I actually really like this idea of a new adventure in the same world as a way of mining nostalgia, it's basically what backward-looking oldies like me are after - new content in a world we know and love.
And I know it won't happen, but a FF7-like reveal (or LoZ 2, if I understand correctly - I've never played it) showing that it's just part of an even bigger world would just destroy me.
And I know it won't happen, but a FF7-like reveal (or LoZ 2, if I understand correctly - I've never played it) showing that it's just part of an even bigger world would just destroy me.
lol a series eternally scorned
More than those who hate the art style (which is predictable), it's interesting to see all these folks come out from the woodwork who are against going back to topdown traditional Zelda. Prior to the ND I would have sworn this is exactly what everyone wanted. I had a good feeling the 3DS Zelda would be in this style and I have to say I am very pleased with what I'm seeing. It's about time!
I think the graphics look great. The only thing that concerns me, is they may go the NSMB route of simply recycling the same motifs (green grasslands, brown mountains, etc) that we saw in ALttP.
Hopefully there will be some more fantastical environs. A day-night cycle and RAIN would be delicious, as well.
Especially the rain. Criminally under-utilized in ALttP.
Hopefully there will be some more fantastical environs. A day-night cycle and RAIN would be delicious, as well.
Especially the rain. Criminally under-utilized in ALttP.
ThatObviousUser
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N64 comparisons already. Gotta be honest, was expecting it to take a bit longer.
OminoMichelin
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It really DOES look nice on the 3DS screen. The only thing that looks weird is Link's head, but I kind of dig that kind of cutesy face they gave to him.
Aquamarine
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People have been wanting another LTTP-style game for a decade now.
A direct sequel to LTTP with new gameplay mechanics (thanks to its conversion to 2.5D) is a love letter to fans. That along with Earthbound re-release FINALLY coming to USA.
This is NOT something we should be complaining about.
Is that the silhouette of the "A" button I see on the bottom right of that pic? Looks like buttons are confirmed.
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