[Green]

So, Link seems to have finally ditched his tights for a more baggy option, and this game looks absolutely beautiful. The graphics seem to be a 50/50 mix between toon link and TP, something of a perfect formula in my opinion.

The gameplay also leaves little to be desired. Although it's obviously the same old hack n' slash, Nintendo has mixed it up with the added mechanic of having to alternating your vertical/horizontal strokes to defeat enemies. 2 new items have made an appearance as well. The whip seems to be something similar to that grapple hook thing that was in Wind Waker, but probably easier to use and can kill some enemies. Then there is some strange bug that you control which flies around to pick things up.

Unfortunately, absolutely nothing has been seen story-wise. The trailer was completely devoid of npcs or otherwise, and the usual suspects haven't been mentioned either. Although, there seems to be no gimmicks of any sort. That hasn't happened since before the 3d era, although not enough has been said and we still don't know what that she-thing was in the concept art. And, is anyone else getting tired of the master sword? The same old shield every time? A customizable shield wouldn't be a horrible idea, or would the retract too much from the story? One other thing, although Link seems to be right-handed for once, there is probably an option to switch that for left-handed wiimote users. So really Link would be ambidextrous, maybe he always was and just preferred using his left hand.

However, I really hope they make this a challenge, I practically ran full-tilt through TP, it was still a fun game but I don't really pride myself for beating it.

I do have a little hope though, being as I saw a rather interesting mechanic/puzzle in the trailer, where Link had to move his sword in circles to 'kill' an eye that was blocking a door.

[???????]

Has there been any new information or gameplay videos since that E3 trailer? If not, then I really have nothing else to say about the game other than that the new items look cool and that I love the graphics are now cel-shaded, although that's not to say that I wasn't fond of Wind Waker or Twilight Princess' styles. There was a third thing I wanted to say, but I forgot what it was right when typing this.

[Gold_TSG]

Master Sword's history speaks for itself. It's the Sword of Evil's Bane for a reason.

I'm hoping for a return of OoT Ganondorf/Ganon.

[NiGHTS Noob]

It is kind of boring though. Whatever happened to ALttP where you could upgrade it a couple times?

I got nothing wrong with the Master Sword, every Zelda game that doesn't have the Master Sword except 2 and Four Swords still has sword upgrades that basically amount to the same thing. It's just that going through an hour long sub-quest to get a better weapon feels more rewarding than going through one for one little piece of heart.

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Gold_TSG, on 03 August 2010 - 03:58 PM, said:

I'm hoping for a return of OoT Ganondorf/Ganon.

Uh, dude, unlike Zelda and Link, Ganondorf has been the same person throughout the Zelda series.

[Gold_TSG]

???????, on 04 August 2010 - 12:39 AM, said:

Uh, dude, unlike Zelda and Link, Ganondorf has been the same person throughout the Zelda series.

Then let me rephrase it so you don't misunderstand.

I want the return of the kick-ass version of Ganon.

[???????]

Personally, I thought Ganondorf was coolest in Wind Waker.

[Gold_TSG]

GANON. The big boar-monster from OoT with 2 massive swords.

[???????]

Well, at first, you did say "Ganondorf/Ganon" instead of just plain Ganon. His human form has been referred to as Ganon from time to time as well, if I'm not mistaken.

Also, I still thought Ganondorf in Wind Waker was cooler than his beast form in OoT. Hell, his Twilight Princess Beast form was also cooler, IMHO.

[Gold_TSG]

To each his own.

[Green]

I take back what I said about the Master Sword, I'm pretty sure this game is the origin of the Master Sword, and I have always wondered about that.

[NiGHTS Noob]

Gold_TSG, on 03 August 2010 - 10:55 PM, said:

GANON. The big boar-monster from OoT with 2 massive swords.

You mean the thing that just sort of sat there and waddled around because they never finished the coding for him?

Personally, I would love it if they took the original idea for the OoT Ganon form and did a Shadow of the Colossus style battle with a super giant boar form.

[Gold_TSG]

NiGHTS Noob, on 04 August 2010 - 08:38 PM, said:

You mean the thing that just sort of sat there and waddled around because they never finished the coding for him?

Personally, I would love it if they took the original idea for the OoT Ganon form and did a Shadow of the Colossus style battle with a super giant boar form.

Never said anything about how easy it was. I'm talking about the character and environment, combined with the music. I have yet to feel that level of epic in another game.

And I agree with the battle idea.

This post has been edited by Gold_TSG: 05 August 2010 - 02:52 AM