Yeeehaaaw! I'm betting on the Triforce Hunt to be redone. It really does look beautiful! I certainly didn't expect this!
We saw an HD Zelda demo. Of Course Windwaker was sure to follow this is tradition now. But yeah the Triforce hunt is really the only reason I didn't beat Windwaker. I will say that if they redo that part it be worth it.
Watch the new Nintendo Direct its in the last quarter of it.
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Post by: UncleBob on January 23, 2013, 09:53:17 AM
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Nintendo - We are ready. :D
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Post by: broodwars on January 23, 2013, 09:54:13 AM
I'd like to see what the actual characters look like in this version, because the environments seemed to indicate that the cel shading art style was being downplayed. I hope that's not the case, because I actually thought the GameCube footage looked better than their HD environment screenshots. I REALLY hope they've cut that godawful Triforce Scavenger Hunt and replaced it with the two missing dungeons.
Otherwise...meh? (or should I say "shmeeh?"). It's Wind Waker again. I liked Wind Waker on the GameCube, but I can't say I'm thrilled at the prospect of playing it again just yet. Maybe I'll be more interested in the Fall when this thing supposedly releases.
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Post by: UncleBob on January 23, 2013, 10:01:18 AM
Video added to the OP.
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Post by: azeke on January 23, 2013, 10:01:22 AM
Eh.
I've got original and it plays fine as it is. Why should i plow through the same dungeons all over again?
It's probably targeted at newcomers.
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Post by: Adrock on January 23, 2013, 10:07:41 AM
I'm glad this is on Wii U instead of 3DS if only for the gorgeous HD visuals. I'd love both GamePad (like Ocarina of Time 3D) and Wii Remote (similar to Twilight Princess) control schemes.
I hope the Triforce hunt is redone. It should really be on islands with mini-dungeons. In any case, I was hoping for a remake which would encourage me to replay the game. Again, I know this is backwards.
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Post by: UncleBob on January 23, 2013, 10:10:59 AM
I do have to wonder if they'll still have some method of Tingle Tuner in it. I would assume using the GamePad... but what if you're using off-TV play? Perhaps this'll be the first 3DS Connectivity title?
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Post by: Caterkiller on January 23, 2013, 10:58:01 AM
Hopefully we can change wind direction on the fly. As a matter of fact I have a feeling they will make it so you play the song once and then just use a stick or something initiate the wind direction automatically.
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Post by: broodwars on January 23, 2013, 11:05:26 AM
Hopefully we can change wind direction on the fly. As a matter of fact I have a feeling they will make it so you play the song once and then just use a stick or something initiate the wind direction automatically.
Man, that would eliminate so much unnecessary tedium from that game. One of the big reasons I disliked sailing in Wind Waker was constantly having to stop & play the Song of Winds to change Wind Direction every time I wasn't moving exactly where I wanted to at a given moment.
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Post by: Adrock on January 23, 2013, 11:05:44 AM
Or swipe the map on the GamePad screen to make the wind go in that direction.
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Post by: Ceric on January 23, 2013, 11:50:43 AM
Or swipe the map on the GamePad screen to make the wind go in that direction.
That would be excellent. Streamlining sailing would be a great thing.
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Post by: UncleBob on January 23, 2013, 11:53:21 AM
I'm a dirty cheat.
A few years ago, I replayed Wind Waker... but I used an Action Replay. It has a cheat code that allows you to pull up the map, select an area, push a button and warp right to it.
That made the game so much more enjoyable for me. :D
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Post by: EasyCure on January 23, 2013, 12:47:18 PM
I usually hate double dipping but.. I am pretty excited for this. If they confirm additional content, like the dungeons supposedly left out of the original release AND confirm that the triforce hunt IS STILL IN THE GAME than this will be a day one purchase.
If it's kept as is but with a graphics over-haul, I'll pass but get it down the line for cheaper, just to have it.
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Post by: alegoicoe on January 23, 2013, 12:51:06 PM
Yeeehaaaw! I'm betting on the Triforce Hunt to be redone. It really does look beautiful!
I certainly didn't expect this!
Definitely wasn't expecting that one, but that piece of news made my day. That's my favorite Zelda after OoT, and seeing it in HD and with Miiverse support, the triforce hunt just got better.
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Post by: Caterkiller on January 23, 2013, 01:26:05 PM
So things that need to be definite do overs:
1 - Controlling wind direction, making it much easier and instantaneous. Like the Iron Boot in OoT3D.
2 - The missing dungeons we were told about after the game was released. if I recall some of those dungeon ideas went into TP, so we should be expecting something completely new...ish.
3 - Tingle Tuner getting an upgrade.
4 - Possibly slightly faster sailing speeds.
5 - Not happening, but I would love at least half of those grape sized islands to get bigger with something to actually explore.
6 - Triforce pieces gathered in a much more fun less tedious way.
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Post by: Ceric on January 23, 2013, 01:50:05 PM
1 - Controlling wind direction, making it much easier and instantaneous. Like the Iron Boot in OoT3D.
2 - The missing dungeons we were told about after the game was released. if I recall some of those dungeon ideas went into TP, so we should be expecting something completely new...ish.
3 - Tingle Tuner getting an upgrade.
4 - Possibly slightly faster sailing speeds.
5 - Not happening, but I would love at least half of those grape sized islands to get bigger with something to actually explore.
6 - Triforce pieces gathered in a much more fun less tedious way.
ah Tingle Tuner... I hope that is an option for the Gamepad so you can play with others.
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Post by: Stogi on January 23, 2013, 02:00:56 PM
Why did they do this? Why are they giving something we have been asking for? I blame the Dolphin Emulator.
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Post by: bustin98 on January 23, 2013, 03:04:59 PM
I haven't been asking for this. I haven't even finished the game the first time around. Too much ocean.
I thought everyone was asking for Majora's Mask.
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Post by: EasyCure on January 23, 2013, 03:13:18 PM
I never asked for HD WW remake or MM.. ALttP however.... next 3DS zelda maybe?
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Post by: Traveller on January 23, 2013, 03:15:02 PM
The screens look kinda disappointing at the moment. I am sure it will be better by release though. The main thing they need to do is add in the dropped content. At least add in a temple for the third jewel/spiritual stone thing.
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Post by: TJ Spyke on January 23, 2013, 03:35:43 PM
Almost everyone has been asking for HD Wind Waker (the much superior game in every way).
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Post by: Louieturkey on January 23, 2013, 06:03:35 PM
When I heard this, I was ecstatic. I love this game and the visuals have me saying they are really doing a proper HD upgrade. I have a feeling I will have a Wii U before this year is done now.
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Post by: Ian Sane on January 23, 2013, 06:11:07 PM
Almost everyone has been asking for HD Wind Waker (the much superior game in every way).
Sorry... as someone thrilled for WWHD... MM>WW.
While I'd love an upgraded MM, it's a very story-driven game. Wind Waker is more visual (Remember how they made a big deal about Link's expressions?), so a visual upgrade for it will enhance the game even more. If they address some of the issues (Which I fully expect them not to), then all the better. Even though it only has four "proper" dungeons, MM always felt complete - WW always seemed to have something missing.
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Post by: nickmitch on January 23, 2013, 07:18:45 PM
Are those dungeons everyone is referring to the ones you can play with an action replay? I remember playing one with piggies in it. Though, it wasn't much of what you'd call a playable dungeon.
But I think just making the world smaller would fix a lot of the problems people seem to have had with the game. That's what I'd like.
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Post by: EasyCure on January 23, 2013, 08:26:12 PM
Random thought: If I had the time and the set-up, I'd love to hook up two TV's side by side and play through both Original WW and WWHD with a friend.
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Post by: MagicCow64 on January 23, 2013, 09:41:38 PM
Here's an upgrade for the obsessive compulsives among us:
Eliminate the photo limit/figurine waiting period, while providing a way to obtain photographs of one-time-only or disappeared characters.
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Post by: azeke on January 23, 2013, 11:18:10 PM
I haven't been asking for this. I haven't even finished the game the first time around. Too much ocean.
Somewhat slow sailing was how Nintendo masked their dynamic loading of the island as you come close to it.
Maybe it will be reworked a bit to add more stuff to the ocean.
But they said it's this Fall and i don't really think they will have time to add much content to it.
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Post by: UncleBob on January 23, 2013, 11:27:13 PM
I thought I read somewhere that Grezzo was working on this. If so, they haven't really done anything since OoT3D, have they?
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Post by: Adrock on January 23, 2013, 11:55:34 PM
Grezzo developed Four Swords Anniversary. Nothing since if I remember correctly.
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Post by: Khushrenada on January 24, 2013, 08:24:32 PM
Oh sure. Nintendo shows a few images of a cell shaded Zelda now but just wait. When the game gets released, the graphics will have suddenly changed to a realistic looking Zelda and the internet will be in an uproar again.
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Post by: Shaymin on January 24, 2013, 08:45:02 PM
If they did that, I'd buy 10 copies.
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Post by: EasyCure on January 24, 2013, 08:52:04 PM
Oh sure. Nintendo shows a few images of a cell shaded Zelda now but just wait. When the game gets released, the graphics will have suddenly changed to a realistic looking Zelda and the internet will be in an uproar again.
hahahahahaha I reeeeally hope this happens, how fucking awesome would it be.
Ian, your thoughts!?
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Post by: nickmitch on January 24, 2013, 08:59:32 PM
I'd have to check the books, but I'm pretty sure that would be the greatest troll of all time.
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Post by: EasyCure on January 24, 2013, 09:14:59 PM
I'd have to check the books, but I'm pretty sure that would be the greatest troll of all time.
You know what I find funny? When I saw the Nintendo Direct video for the first time, when they only showed stills of the island (wow I can't believe I don't remember the name.. Windfall?) at first, I kept thinking "wait.. are these just concept images of how they want the game to look? I wasn't seeing gameplay so I started to question just how far into development the remake is; it's so easy to come up with bullshots you know?
If it weren't for that tiny clip of Link and Tetra, I'd say this troll is possible. **** i wish it were true..
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Post by: nickmitch on January 24, 2013, 09:32:03 PM
Anything is possible, if you believe it is.
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Post by: EasyCure on January 24, 2013, 09:34:22 PM
we should spread this rumor, it'll be fun.
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Post by: Ceric on January 25, 2013, 09:20:21 AM
Unfortunately History says that If you show a Realistic Zelda at E3 and its a new console Demo you get WindWaker.
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Post by: UncleBob on January 25, 2013, 09:32:39 AM
Oh sure. Nintendo shows a few images of a cell shaded Zelda now but just wait. When the game gets released, the graphics will have suddenly changed to a realistic looking Zelda and the internet will be in an uproar again.
hahahahahaha I reeeeally hope this happens, how fucking awesome would it be.
Ian, your thoughts!?
If Nintendo had a sense of humour they would do this on April 1st. Another funny approach would be to do that and then after all the gnashing of teeth they reveal that it's actually the first screenshot of the new Wii U Zelda.
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Post by: Adrock on January 25, 2013, 01:53:40 PM
EGM beat Nintendo by 8 years with that April Fools joke.
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Post by: Stogi on January 25, 2013, 02:36:05 PM
I'd actually be a neat idea to remake all the classic games in the Wind Waker style. That way they can look great forever.
Wind Waker is honestly the game that needed it the least.
I don't know. Link to the Past could be argued.
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Post by: Adrock on January 25, 2013, 03:01:40 PM
I wouldn't mind Nintendo remaking A Link to the Past with the Wind Waker art style, but I would prefer Link remain completely silent like he did in the SNES original. I wasn't terribly fond of the yells and grunts added to the GBA port.
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Post by: Ian Sane on January 25, 2013, 06:12:20 PM
I'd actually be a neat idea to remake all the classic games in the Wind Waker style. That way they can look great forever.
Wind Waker is honestly the game that needed it the least.
That would be a **** load of work. It isn't like they put a cel-shading filter on and we're ready to go. So Nintendo should bust their balls with years of work to make remakes of old games? Dammit, this kind of attitude just ruins things for those of us that want new games.
I imagine a 3D remake of LttP would actually not be that impressive. It would probably be fun and all but so many Zelda tropes were introduced in that game. The results would probably feel like a very generic OoT clone.
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Post by: Ceric on January 25, 2013, 09:19:12 PM
Frankly LttP just wouldn't work in 3D because the Puzzles and like were made with the top down view in mind. Now Zelda 2 in 3D would work.
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Post by: ThePerm on January 25, 2013, 09:51:56 PM
unless lttp 3d has eternal darkness style cameras.
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Post by: Adrock on January 26, 2013, 12:39:49 AM
A Link to the Past in 3D wouldn't be A Link to the Past anymore. However, A Link to the Past remake with HD sprites in Wind Waker's art style is... (http://i.imgur.com/e0CxUtV.png)
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Post by: pokepal148 on January 27, 2013, 07:28:08 PM
Twilight princess was going for a gothic artstyle. Not a realistic one
But i haven't played wind waker. Should be intresting
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Post by: MrPhishfood on January 27, 2013, 08:36:13 PM
I never had a HD Windwaker on my mind. It just never occurred to me that anything would improve if it were to be made HD. Catering to those that didn't get to play Windwaker the first time round due to the low install base is the right way to go about it though.
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Post by: Louieturkey on January 28, 2013, 02:55:46 PM
