Post by: NWR_pap64 on December 13, 2006, 07:12:07 AM
Are there any major differences between Zelda Wii and Zelda GC? I know the Wii version has better graphics, controls and a reversed world, but outside that, the games are identical, right?
Please let me know. I want to play Zelda TP during the Holidays, but don't want to wait for a Wii in order to play it.
Post by: mantidor on December 13, 2006, 07:37:58 AM
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Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 14, 2006, 06:10:36 AM
Post by: KnowsNothing on December 14, 2006, 08:49:18 AM
I've seen a few framerate dips, but it's really not a big deal.
Post by: Ian Sane on December 14, 2006, 08:58:18 AM
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Post by: KnowsNothing on December 14, 2006, 09:21:45 AM
Whatever it is, it's a non-issue. Perfect Dark is a whole other story
Post by: mantidor on December 14, 2006, 01:28:26 PM
Post by: Famicom on December 14, 2006, 01:46:48 PM
"The combat controls are more conventional on the GameCube, since you won't be shaking the controller around to attack (though if you've already played the Wii version, expect to feel dumb when you start to shake your WaveBird and wonder why nothing's happening), but the Wii controls actually end up feeling more precise in a direct comparison. It's easier and faster to aim your arrows, boomerang, or other targeted items using the Wii Remote. It's easier to move the camera around with the Wii Remote, too. While the GameCube controller is more precise when it comes to swinging your sword, the easier aiming and spin attack make the Wii version's combat controls superior, even though they have a few issues of their own.
"Also, the spin attack has been changed quite a bit. On the Wii, you execute a spin attack by shaking the Nunchuk controller attachment. After you perform the move, there's a downtime when you can't spin, and the Wii speaker makes a noise to let you know when it's available again. The GameCube version works the opposite way. Instead of being immediately available, you have to charge up the spin attack by holding down B. This is how it's been done in previous Zelda games, so it's not a huge deal, but having the spin attack available at a moment's notice makes it a significantly more useful maneuver on the Wii."
Post by: Smoke39 on December 14, 2006, 04:17:35 PM
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Post by: Athrun Zala on December 15, 2006, 01:56:55 AM
QuoteNop, it's still there according to a GoNintendo video...
Originally posted by: Smoke39
They took out the quick spin attack from OoT and MM? I use it all the time in those two games.
Post by: willie1234 on December 19, 2006, 05:36:22 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on December 20, 2006, 06:48:26 AM
Camera easier to control on the Wii? Why did people tell me there are no camera controls on the Wii???
Post by: Mario on December 20, 2006, 10:55:01 AM
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Post by: Nick DiMola on December 21, 2006, 01:06:56 AM
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Originally posted by: VGrevolution
Well I'll try to pick up the GC version for collection puposes but I doubt I'll ever play it.
Will you never play it because it will feel inferior in some way? or because you aren't big on second playthroughs?
I'm actually really curious to play the game knowing it is all going to be opposite from the Wii version. Plus, the control scheme it uses is tried and true and I know I can still enjoy the game that way. I call myself a collector and I have a pretty decent collection started, but I don't like keeping games in their packaging. Games are meant to be played IMHO, so that's what I do with all of them regardless of what they will be worth one day. Frankly, I know I would never even dream of selling my collection, so why take it super serious.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on December 21, 2006, 05:15:02 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on December 21, 2006, 05:25:24 AM
I'm sure someone who can't find it but wants to play it will appreciate that.
I figure it's worth playing even if you have the Wii version because Link is left-handed. So what? Well apparently the original design of the overworld was to mimic the general layout of Hyrule in Ocarina of Time. But by reversing the whole game in the Wii version that design doesn't have the familiarity it's supposed to have. I think I read that in 1UP's review of the Cube version. I've tried to stay mostly spoiler free so I don't know all the details.
Post by: KDR_11k on December 21, 2006, 06:56:59 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on December 21, 2006, 06:59:18 AM
How could it? The original Hyrule is pretty much just a bunch of caves at the base of Death Mountain. It doesn't even have villages.
Post by: Khushrenada on December 21, 2006, 07:08:58 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on December 21, 2006, 08:49:42 PM
AoL had a completely different map layout, too.
Post by: Ghisy on December 22, 2006, 02:07:36 AM
I should have it in January (I asked him to hold it until he gets my replacement straps and send everything together).
For now, I'm playing the Wii version and I'm actually curious to see the GC one (Link left-handed and all that).
