Post by: Halbred on September 22, 2007, 07:24:17 PM
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/previewArt.cfm?artid=14455
The Wii Zapper, a new accessory which will function essentially as a light gun, is going to be packed in with a new game from Nintendo EAD. Link's Crossbow Training will introduce gamers to the Zapper so that we'll all be ready for Ghost Squad and Umbrella Chronicles later this year.
Far from being a simple Duck Hunt clone, Crossbow Training looks to be a deeper title that may be a worthy game in its own right. There are three basic game styles; in "Target Shooting", you have a stationary view and are scored on your speed and accuracy at hitting the bullseye. "Defender" gives you the freedom to look around while defending things (like a supply wagon or yourself), and it seems that some of these levels will move through environments in an "on rails" fashion. "Ranger" allows Link to move through an environment with the joystick, while you aim wherever you want and shoot enemies as you see fit.
The game's 27 individual missions can all be played by your lonesome or in a multiplayer fashion, with a single Zapper being passed among up to four players. The goal of every mission is to earn a high score within a set time limit. Some stages will offer a free look similar to that of Metroid Prime 3 -- pointing the Zapper off-screen will result in Link turning his head. Nintendo has made it clear that Link's Crossbow Training will serve to familiarize gamers with the movement concepts that will appear in future Zapper titles like Medal of Honor Heroes 2, Ghost Squad, and Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles.
The Zapper, and by association Link's Crossbow Training, will require not only a Wii Remote but also a Nunchuk. It's worth noting that you should be able to play this game and any other without the Zapper, if that is your preference, but at least for now, you will only be able to buy this game with the Zapper bundle. Link's Crossbow Training and its pack-in cargo is set to release in North America on November 19th and will be rated T for fantasy violence.
Post by: Kairon on September 22, 2007, 07:50:18 PM
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Post by: EasyCure on September 22, 2007, 08:14:59 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 22, 2007, 08:26:48 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 22, 2007, 08:32:29 PM
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Post by: Crimm on September 22, 2007, 09:17:24 PM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Mark my word. This will be Zelda canon.
God, I hope not. I'm glad Nintendo is trying to offer a "real" game with this, but I hope they release a cheaper version without it. I don't want to buy the game twice just so my buddies can play RE with me. Then again, I could probably rig up something that works just as well once I see how it is configured.
Post by: Luigi Dude on September 22, 2007, 10:44:34 PM
Post by: Kairon on September 22, 2007, 11:00:39 PM
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Originally posted by: Crimm
I'm glad Nintendo is trying to offer a "real" game with this, but I hope they release a cheaper version without it. I don't want to buy the game twice just so my buddies can play RE with me. Then again, I could probably rig up something that works just as well once I see how it is configured.
Buy a third party option. There are actually a ton of interesting third party Zapper designs, and some of them potentially even better than Nintendo's solution! I know after buying one N zapper, I'll probably buy third party zappers after that!
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Originally posted by: Luigi Dude
If the Zapper sells really well maybe we'll see a new Yoshi's Safari game in the future.
OH GOD YES PLEASE!!!
Also, maybe BattleClash?
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 23, 2007, 04:10:14 AM
Post by: vudu on September 23, 2007, 04:18:46 AM
Post by: mantidor on September 23, 2007, 04:35:46 AM
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Originally posted by: Kairon
Also, Link's a righty in this one too. But the world ISN'T FLIPPED!!!
what!?
like if this wasn't lame enough, I demand proof of this travesty so I can hate on nintendo a bit more!I still don't see the appeal of a plastic case that looks like submachine gun used to play a game with a crossbow anyway.
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 23, 2007, 05:53:47 AM
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Originally posted by: vudu
Have any screenshots for this game been released yet?
I've seen them in Nintendo Power, looks great...(In other words, just like Twilight Princess...)
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Post by: vudu on September 23, 2007, 06:54:11 AM
QuoteWhich issue? I don't think I've received the new one yet.
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Originally posted by: vudu
Have any screenshots for this game been released yet?
I've seen them in Nintendo Power, looks great...(In other words, just like Twilight Princess...)
Post by: ShyGuy on September 23, 2007, 08:08:53 AM
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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
You know that arcade Duckhunt let you do that, right?
Really???? I need to find the arcade machine. I never played it cause I had the game at home.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 23, 2007, 09:09:19 AM
It doesn't even look like one, making it MORE unappealing.
Post by: mantidor on September 23, 2007, 09:21:17 AM
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Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 23, 2007, 12:15:44 PM
Post by: stevey on September 23, 2007, 12:57:39 PM
It has
none of the awesomeness of firing a real bow
none of the Kaboom of firing a real gun
swords>bows>MetalGear>Explosives>guns>flaming bags of poo>sticks and stones>puppies>a crossbow
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 23, 2007, 01:17:18 PM
Post by: Kairon on September 23, 2007, 01:20:53 PM
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Originally posted by: mantidor
I still don't see the appeal of a plastic case that looks like submachine gun used to play a game with a crossbow anyway.
Oh ye of little imagination...
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 23, 2007, 01:30:23 PM
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Originally posted by: mantidor
I still don't see the appeal of a plastic case that looks like submachine gun used to play a game with a crossbow anyway.
Oh ye of little imagination...
At least he is sane in regards to this!
Post by: Shecky on September 23, 2007, 03:52:07 PM
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Originally posted by: Luigi Dude
If the Zapper sells really well maybe we'll see a new Yoshi's Safari game in the future.
Yoshi's Safari? Kirby's an expert...
Post by: mantidor on September 23, 2007, 05:13:33 PM
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Originally posted by: mantidor
I still don't see the appeal of a plastic case that looks like submachine gun used to play a game with a crossbow anyway.
Oh ye of little imagination...
but thats the point of a plastic case! that you don't have to imagine it. Oh well, at least it has the right price for once.
And I've seen some blurry scans and it seems to me its still lefty Link.
Post by: IceCold on September 23, 2007, 05:17:57 PM
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Post by: TMW on September 23, 2007, 06:21:54 PM
Hopefully Nintendo's version won't be as ergonomically backwards as this one.
Post by: mantidor on September 23, 2007, 06:31:47 PM
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Originally posted by: IceCold
I've never played Pokemon Snap, but isn't it an on-rails game?
Yes, and its awesome.
Post by: EasyCure on September 23, 2007, 07:07:40 PM
Post by: Kairon on September 23, 2007, 07:33:36 PM
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I've never played Pokemon Snap, but isn't it an on-rails game?
Yes, and its awesome.
Truth.
Post by: that Baby guy on September 23, 2007, 07:54:36 PM
As far as Zelda games go, I'm a little weird. I played LTTP and beat it through rentals back around when I was in second grade, maybe a little before that. A year or two later, I finally played LoZ II, and thought it was alright, but never really got too far. Later I played OoT and made it through the first dungeon, but that was it. I skipped Majora's Mask but played each of the Oracle games a little, and bought the GBA LTTP for the Four Swords part, and beat that part, but not the main game. I skipped over The Minish Cap, but I completed Four Swords Adventure, once again, skipping Wind Waker, but for this one, it was only because I didn't have time, not because of lack of interest. I never had a chance to play LA, either. Oh, and I did play LoZ, but the lack of a map, combined with an urge to explore the entire land before I do anything, along with low initial help really killed the game in minutes for me.
Now TP came out, and I never picked it up. It was the top item on my Christmas list for back home, but it was strangely skipped over, and I don't care enough about the game to go out and get it for myself. The odd part? This crossbow game might be on my hit list. I think the fact is that a normal Zelda just gets too dull for me. I always feel like the combat is mediocre and the puzzles are just tedious filler. Because of the way the overworld is set-up most of the time, with a glimpse of greater areas not yet accessible, I get frustrated by a lack of adventure and forced into a predetermined pathway in a game that is supposed to feel more open. At least with the Fours Swords games, they are openly linear and don't attempt to hide it. It's not like I haven't tried to like several titles, I just don't click with the series.
Oddly enough, I always seem to love the spin-offs, though.
Post by: KDR_11k on September 23, 2007, 11:07:14 PM
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You know that arcade Duckhunt let you do that, right?
Really???? I need to find the arcade machine. I never played it cause I had the game at home.
It only works in the later rounds AFAIK. If you can't find an arcade machine there's still MAME but we don't talk about that, right?
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Post by: that Baby guy on September 24, 2007, 07:57:29 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 24, 2007, 08:21:25 PM
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Girl Space Pirate Link confirmed! I called it!
More like Link vs Mario: IN SPACE. In fact I bet that will be the twist in Mario Galaxy, that Link is the final boss!
