Zelda Review From Famitsu

Mr. Fancypants · 12-12-2002 10:34pm #1

The Japanese Magazine Famitsu gave Zelda a perfect 40 score in their review. It is only the 4th game in its history to get a perfect mark.

Here's a translation of their review (doesnt say a lot about the game but its an interesting enough read)

Bakataaru: 10
It surpasses the impact of "Ocarina," surprising in that it's not inferior. Being that this Zelda seems to be in a new epoch, there is enormous security. Also, with animation different from realism, a new dimension of game expression is found here. The mighty deep story develops in the stages, and not while traveling. It's safe to say that it's Zelda. Seriously, play it!

Harinama: 10
With the expression method of toon rendering as the catalyst, the game's characteristic worldview is accomplished in a miraculous chemical reaction. I'm convinced that this video game is of most superior entertainment. Everything is fun. I expect that it'll be impossible not to fall in love with this world.

Fukami Midan: 10
Remember, especially when playing Zelda, that animation of insecure expression is caused by the world's tinge; it conveys characters' emotions through eye movement. When understood, the heart shakes and the experience may bring you to tears. Puzzles and battles are also at the proper degree of difficulty, sufficient to solve!

Kamikaze: 10
Through joy, anger, grief, and happiness, your expression after solving a troublesome puzzle is that of surprise. And each time you advance in the game, it expands your excitement. Quite like the child who plays for the first time, this game touches your heart. It's also great that those who have not yet experienced the series can easily enter into this revamped design without feeling strange.

Tellox · 12-12-2002 11:18pm

Im still not too sure if I'll get it. The cell-shading would destroy any deep storyline really, and the graphics arent going to be much to look at, and seeing as storyline and graphics are what I look for in games...

Kevok · 13-12-2002 12:23am

Tizlox,

Have you seen it in motion? I swear, the game is so unbelieveably fluid and theres not a jagged line or even pixel in sight! I'd imagine that when playing it, it feels less than a game and more like an interactive cartoon.

This was the first ever game that i considered modding my GameCube and importing it for.

theciscokid · 13-12-2002 1:19am

Originally posted by Tizlox
Im still not too sure if I'll get it. The cell-shading would destroy any deep storyline really, and the graphics arent going to be much to look at, and seeing as storyline and graphics are what I look for in games...

i can't handle this, its just too much work

Lex_Diamonds · 13-12-2002 1:31am

Lol, nice translations there

Regarding the game, I think it will be sweet and I cant wait to play.

StarScream · 13-12-2002 1:41am

Iv never looked forward to a game more (except the ocarina of time) though that sounded more like a review of a trendy arthouse film. wasnt ocarina of time the first game to get a 40 out of 40 score?

Shinji · 13-12-2002 2:01am

Check out Justin's first impressions of the game over on Tokyopia for a really excellent look at why this is going to be so amazing

I hated the look of it when they first showed screens, but having played it for about 30 minutes I'm itching for it to arrive. Nggggh so long to wait....

Kevok · 13-12-2002 2:41am

Ooooh you played it? Where?

Kairo · 13-12-2002 10:42am

It's not that cell shading that písses me off so much..its the fact that they gave Link that godamn rugby ball head

Graphics have rarely taken away from the gameplay Tizlox, (which is why I have all the GB Zelda games

) and I fail to see how cell-shading would 'destroy any deep storyline'

Can't wait to give it a go ..it (along with Soul Calibur 2) are the reason I'm getting a GC! ;D

- ;D

Quigs Snr · 13-12-2002 6:44pm

FF7 had a great story line and a handful of cut scenes aside, had graphics nothing near as good as Zelda GC cell shaded or not.

Jim · 13-12-2002 10:14pm

can nai wait for it [to b said wit a scottish accent].

i like the translation, u can feel the crazy japanese ozzing out of it

Tellox · 14-12-2002 12:20am

Only reason I see cell-shading as something that can go against a deep storyline is that for example, its a sad scene, links being told zelda was captured, or something or other, and the camera rotates to see his huge head with a humerous wanting to look sad face on him. I'd have to laugh..

It might surprise me though. Look at old games like the secret of mana, that has bad graphics (great for the snes though), and it has one of the most gripping storylines I've ever seen, and the gameplay was top notch..

we'll wait and see then..

Kevok · 14-12-2002 2:19am

Watching the IGN Insider movies is like watching a childhood dream come true

In one if them. A kid comes up to look at link, he's about half his height and has a huge snot going in and out of the kids nose as he breathes. I was pissing myself laughing at it.

When you hit an enemy, a note sounds, and successive hits (possibly combos) create a little nifty tune.

The animation is unlike anything i've ever seen, from the dangling lips of those pig creatures, to Links immaculately moving eyes, you just can't help but be amazed.

Mr E · 15-12-2002 1:59pm

F*ck.... Play.com have had this game's release date set at 7th of February next year in Europe. However I just read on The Adrenaline Vault that its not due for release in America until March 24th? By the usual USA vs. Europe release dates, that'll probably equate to an July release date here or something crap like that.

Anyone got concrete info on a European release date?

- Dave.

Mr. Fancypants · 15-12-2002 2:53pm

Yup, heard similar reports unfortunatly.......

http://www.cube-europe.com/news.php?nid=3226

Looking like a July release date. Aparantly the Nintendo -> Capcom + Sega rumours are hotting up as well with an announcement due on Tuesday...

We shall see..

http://www.cube-europe.com/news.php?nid=3233

Zelda Review From Famitsu

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