Author Topic: 3D Dot Game Heroes = Legend of Zelda? (Read 10741 times)

WuTangTurtle · « **on:** October 01, 2009, 04:02:53 PM »

I don't know if anyone else has noticed this game yet but watching some videos on it and it definitely reminds me of Zelda LttP.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYxtqct0USI&feature=player_embedded

First time i saw screenshots of the game I had no idea it was gonna be like Zelda Lttp, as cool as it sounds though I just hope Nintendo doesn't intervene on them. It's one of a very small list of games I'm looking forward to on my PS3.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #1 on:** October 01, 2009, 04:07:17 PM »

A Zelda clone and a decent looking current-gen title.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #2 on:** October 01, 2009, 04:46:29 PM »

That is actually one of the most realistic look games I've ever seen. It's so simple that it looks completely like stop-motion animation.

broodwars · « **Reply #3 on:** October 01, 2009, 05:17:08 PM »

Wow, that's a pretty frickin' blatant knock-off and honestly...it looks like a pretty poor one. What, they couldn't knock-off Koji Kondo's Zelda theme while they were cloning everything else?

EDIT: Supposedly, this game is supposed to be a send-up of old 8-bit games, a parody of sorts. Because none of the dialogue I've seen in other trailers has been translated, I can't comment on that but I don't see much parody in the gameplay videos outside of the humongous size of the hero's sword.

ThePerm · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2009, 05:39:39 PM »

eh...looks like fun to me
don't we already have a thread for this?

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=18120.0

memory like an elephant

broodwars · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2009, 05:45:10 PM »

Quote from: ThePerm on October 01, 2009, 05:39:39 PM

eh...looks like fun to me
don't we already have a thread for this?

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/forums/index.php?topic=18120.0

memory like an elephant

Is that supposed to be your parody of an average anal forum-goer? Seriously, we're supposed to remember a topic memorably called "More"?

ThePerm · « **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2009, 05:47:03 PM »

the topic was called more zelda-esque games, but the forum switch chopped the title. and Yes, more or less a parody!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDD4Lp0sMXI&NR=1
when you see the style close up its pretty cool, I had thought of a mario type game like this but with less flatter colors and no aliasing. I came up with it after watching Mario Twins.

stevey · « **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2009, 07:48:15 PM »

A total rip off of Zelda 1

I smell a law suit.

Peachylala · « **Reply #8 on:** October 05, 2009, 12:09:20 PM »

Only difference between this and Zelda 1 is the use of magic...supposedly.

I have no problem Nintendo giving this game the cease and desist ax.

SixthAngel · « **Reply #9 on:** October 05, 2009, 01:06:19 PM »

When did Nintendo copyright the overhead action formula? Zelda was the first but it has been used again and again and again and again

It looks like a combination of Dragon Quest and Zelda to me. I immediately thought nes dragon quest when I saw the characters. It seems to have the towns and character designs like the nes Dragon Quest but with Zelda game play. It sounds awesome.

It looks great and because of the strange 3d sprite graphics it is obviously supposed to be like the nes games so don't knock it for what it is showcasing itself as.

EasyCure · « **Reply #10 on:** October 05, 2009, 07:47:00 PM »

I don't understand where people are getting the "parody" from. Perhaps "tribute" is a better word here...

broodwars · « **Reply #11 on:** October 05, 2009, 07:53:45 PM »

Quote from: EasyCure on October 05, 2009, 07:47:00 PM

I don't understand where people are getting the "parody" from. Perhaps "tribute" is a better word here...

Apparently this game is supposed to be about a 2D world where its king just decided one day would be 3D, so the world is composed of characters and objects made up of blocks to make them look 3D 8-bit. Apparently the game takes more than a few shots at Dragon Quest and Zelda, and that's where the "parody" aspect is supposed to come in. When you see a gun running around dodging Tectites; hookshot-ing round poles to cross familiar-looking mountain landscapes; etc. I think the game crosses a line between "homage" and outright plagiarism, though.

EasyCure · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2009, 09:52:28 AM »

Quote from: broodwars on October 05, 2009, 07:53:45 PM

Quote from: EasyCure on October 05, 2009, 07:47:00 PM
I don't understand where people are getting the "parody" from. Perhaps "tribute" is a better word here...

Apparently this game is supposed to be about a 2D world where its king just decided one day would be 3D, so the world is composed of characters and objects made up of blocks to make them look 3D 8-bit. Apparently the game takes more than a few shots at Dragon Quest and Zelda, and that's where the "parody" aspect is supposed to come in. When you see a gun running around dodging Tectites; hookshot-ing round poles to cross familiar-looking mountain landscapes; etc. I think the game crosses a line between "homage" and outright plagiarism, though.

Ah see, with that information on the story I can see where the parody comes from, but alas the problem with the internet is that although information is always easy to find, it's never present when conveniant. I come in here, like a lot of you, and see a link with the words "OMGZ ZELDA RIPOFF!", see the video that also lacks any real info and must myself come to the conclusion "well, this DOES look like a rip-off".

Then again, as you mentioned, having copy/pasted segments from ALttP doesn't really help its case...

UncleBob · « **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2009, 09:59:45 AM »

The official trailer...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYlDufiAJy8&feature=related

Yeah, this game was definitely "inspired" by Zelda...

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2009, 10:19:04 AM »

Zelda ripoff or not, it looks awesome.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #15 on:** October 07, 2009, 10:28:01 AM »

Wow, I just watched the actual trailer, and now I feel cheated. This game will *never* make it's way to the US, at least not in it's current form. Nintendo wouldn't allow it, and there are more than enough similarities between this game and "Zelda" to take this to court, and win. Still though, if I had a PS3, I'd probably buy it. Maybe Nintendo can convince FROM to change it to an actual ALttP remake, or collaborate with them, and make it a Wii exclusive. You can't deny how awesome the game looks.

EasyCure · « **Reply #16 on:** October 07, 2009, 10:45:13 AM »

Quote from: Brandogg on October 07, 2009, 10:19:04 AM

Zelda ripoff or not, it looks awesome.

Of course it does, its ripping off zelda

Caliban · « **Reply #17 on:** October 07, 2009, 05:00:22 PM »

I don't give a **** if it's a clone, I want this game.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #18 on:** October 07, 2009, 05:04:35 PM »

You can find it on VC for 500 Nintedord Poynts.

Caliban · « **Reply #19 on:** October 07, 2009, 05:10:48 PM »

Yes, I will remind myself to avoid my VC collection. Thanks.

ThePerm · « **Reply #20 on:** October 07, 2009, 06:32:11 PM »

definitely would be a buy for me, I love zelda too much not to buy it. I'm also loved Mystical Ninja, thats right Konami made a 3d zelda game for n64 before nintendo did. Albeit with quirky humor and a nippon theme.

WuTangTurtle · « **Reply #21 on:** October 08, 2009, 04:24:46 AM »

You know if you have a ps3 you can just make a japanese PSN account and download it right? Well if it is a PSN game....I'm actually not sure on that.

However there seemed to be some pics of the game that led me to believe you could customize ur character, kind of like building with legos. If so I have to get it. Since the PS3 is region free I'll import it if i can't download it.

EasyCure · « **Reply #22 on:** October 08, 2009, 09:19:42 AM »

Quote from: Caliban on October 07, 2009, 05:00:22 PM

I don't give a **** if it's a clone, I want this game.

And my point was you shouldn't, zelda clones (with effort) tend to be good, no?

ThePerm · « **Reply #23 on:** October 08, 2009, 05:36:20 PM »

there looks to be effort here

Caliban · « **Reply #24 on:** October 09, 2009, 01:57:46 AM »

Quote from: EasyCure on October 08, 2009, 09:19:42 AM

Quote from: Caliban on October 07, 2009, 05:00:22 PM
I don't give a **** if it's a clone, I want this game.

And my point was you shouldn't, zelda clones (with effort) tend to be good, no?

What I meant is that I'm interested in this cube-pixel like visual representation of gameplay. I don't give a damn if it's a clone of Zelda or not.

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