Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3DS/2DS)

Mr E

With 6 weeks to go before this is released, it's time for an official thread.

... and a new trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_auhDR8VjU

Very excited about this.

Magill

Ahhh that soundtrack... its just... the best.

RoboAmish

That's Christmas sorted anyway.

Tipsy McSwagger

Finally a sequel to the greatest video game of all time.

richymcdermott

A sequel that i thought could not rival ocarina of time or twilight princess for my number 1 zelda spot but did so bring on one of my most anticipated titles of 2013 :L

johnny_ultimate

'Lorule' is Unobtanium levels of silly :pac:

Mr E

Nice artwork (nicked from Kotaku)

CastorTroy

So Lorule is to Hyrule as Hilda is to Zelda as ??? is to Ganondorf. Ms. Ganondorf? Wonder if there's an alternate Link called Loop?

Interesting how they kept the Skyward Zelda design.

Myrddin

Cannot wait for this, the sequel to my favorite game of all time ::cool: However, I don't want to ruin it by playing it on a standard 3DS, this definitely calls for a 3DS XL....the only question is do I buy one & buy the game separately, or hope Ninty release a Ltd Edition bundle...

COYVB

played this for a while earlier this year and it was shaping up very well. cannot wait for it

krudler

Is there much of a difference between the 3DS and XL? I'm way out of the loop with handhelds haven't owned one in years, but I'd love to play this

Deano7788

krudler wrote: »

Is there much of a difference between the 3DS and XL? I'm way out of the loop with handhelds haven't owned one in years, but I'd love to play this

I had a 3ds since launch but got an XL in June. I find there's a massive difference personally, the screens are just way superior. I actually would find it hard going back. I've tried using my sister's 3DS and it just doesn't feel right.

krudler

Deano7788 wrote: »

I had a 3ds since launch but got an XL in June. I find there's a massive difference personally, the screens are just way superior. I actually would find it hard going back. I've tried using my sister's 3DS and it just doesn't feel right.

Is it comfy? better screen sounds good esp for something like Zelda, was looking on amazon there and forgot how many great Nintendo title I'm missing not owning one

Deano7788

krudler wrote: »

Is it comfy? better screen sounds good esp for something like Zelda, was looking on amazon there and forgot how many great Nintendo title I'm missing not owning one

I find it much more comfortable to hold over longer periods. The 3DS would get kind of awkward after a while due to the size but the XL is much better. I guess it's a more natural fit for my hands really.

krudler

Deano7788 wrote: »

I find it much more comfortable to hold over longer periods. The 3DS would get kind of awkward after a while due to the size but the XL is much better. I guess it's a more natural fit for my hands really.

cool, I think the Smyths near me has one on display might give it a whirl. is Mario Land 3D any good? will either get that or NSMB 2

Deano7788

krudler wrote: »

cool, I think the Smyths near me has one on display might give it a whirl. is Mario Land 3D any good? will either get that or NSMB 2

I really like both of them (and Mario games in general) but I'd definitely go for 3D Land. NSMB 2 is like the others in the series, you know what you're going to get, and I also felt the emphasis on coins made it a bit easy as you were collecting lives at a ridiculous rate. 3D Land is one of my favourite 3DS games. It's like a halfway house between the 2D games and Mario 64. It has some new ideas and trying to 100% it is a lot more challenging.

krudler

I'll be good in November I said, won't buy anything I don't need I said...

curse you Link!

Tipsy McSwagger

krudler wrote: »

Is there much of a difference between the 3DS and XL? I'm way out of the loop with handhelds haven't owned one in years, but I'd love to play this

It's like going from a 32'' hd ready tv to a 50 inch full hd tv.

Tipsy McSwagger

I posted this a couple of years ago about my favourite moment in video games.

The greatest game of all time is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

A pretty bold statement considering there have been masterpieces like Super Mario Bros 3, Goldeneye, Resi 4, Ocarina of Time etc. Why do i think its the best game ever? Well apart from being an amazing game its the only game i have ever played that hit me with a kind of emotional bang. Back in 1992 i was the proud owner of a snes and since my folks couldn't afford to buy me any games (apart from Street Fighter 2 and Super Mario World which i got with the console for Christmas) they would give me money to rent them. One day i went to the local and very small computer games shop to rent a game and i spotted lttp on the shelf. It was the american version of the game and the european version wasn't out yet, so i rented it along with a converter thingy so it would play in my pal console. I got home, slotted the cart into the converter and the converter into the snes and hit the power button. The music on the title screen was beautiful as i was entering my name for the character and then after the backstory i woke up as Link in a bed in his house. The next thing that happened is so mind blowingly simple but is also my favourite ever moment in video games. I left Links house and this angelic music started playing and it was accompanied by rain, i then headed north towards the castle, cut a hedge, fell in a hole and was in a dungeon that had its own amazing music. I was in total awe of this game and actually felt emotional playing it. Thats it, believe it or not that is my favourite moment ever in video games, going from Links house to a dungeon.

krudler

Tipsy McSwagger wrote: »

It's like going from a 32'' hd ready tv to a 50 inch full hd tv.

Sold!

CastorTroy

krudler wrote: »

I'll be good in November I said, won't buy anything I don't need I said...

curse you Link!

Well that's okay. You're sticking to your plan since you do need Link Between Worlds.

K.O.Kiki

Nicked from an E3 site a while ago.

CastorTroy

Preorder bonus from GAME is a musical chest that plays the chest opening music
https://vine.co/v/hwzQb2LpneO

Don't know yet if instore only or online also.

Dermighty

That looks fantastic! I disliked every non crappy graphics Zelda but this looks great!

GTR63

Confirmed for europe, it looks gorgeous. But a download code instead of already installed copy of A Link Between Worlds

gouche

GTR63 wrote: »

Confirmed for europe, it looks gorgeous. But a download code instead of already installed copy of A Link Between Worlds

You mean a download code instead of a physical copy of A Link Between Worlds?:p
I wouldn't buy it unless it came with a boxed copy.

super_furry

Really not too sure about this 'renting equipment' play mechanic. Makes it sound like some gimmick taken from a free to play game.

krudler

Dammit, was hoping there'd be a Zelda themed XL but it'd come with the physical game. I love digital media for movies and tv shows but I like owning games dammit not having a file on a piece of hardware.

FutureGuy

GTR63 wrote: »

Confirmed for europe, it looks gorgeous. But a download code instead of already installed copy of A Link Between Worlds

I have a perfectly working Pikachu 3DSXL.

But I oh so want this :eek:

super_furry

Get rid of the Pikachu 3DSXL so. It's creepy anyway, with his camera nipples and all that.

Have to say I am tempted even with a plain black Monster Hunter 3DSXL already, I'm just a sucker for Zelda stuff. Still have this boxed up and tucked away safely.

FutureGuy

super_furry wrote: »

Get rid of the Pikachu 3DSXL so. It's creepy anyway, with his camera nipples and all that.

Have to say I am tempted even with a plain black Monster Hunter 3DSXL already, I'm just a sucker for Zelda stuff. Still have this boxed up and tucked away safely.

The funny thing is I could sell it for alot more than the Zelda 3DS

krudler

3DS are region locked right? I'll be going to Canada next year so might just wait until I'm over there, otherwise I'd just wind up having to import everything

Myrddin

Ah balls, real shame it's not bundled with a physical copy. Might still go for it though & pick up a physical copy anyway. When it is released?

/zelda fanaticism

readyletsgo

Where can I buy this?

EDIT: Feck that, I dont need it.

Seems you can only get it from Nintendo's online store anyway. Or on Amazon when its release for prob £300 like the other Zelda 3DS.

FutureGuy

Myrddin wrote: »

Ah balls, real shame it's not bundled with a physical copy. Might still go for it though & pick up a physical copy anyway. When it is released?

/zelda fanaticism

Friday, 22nd November.

I don't really like the fact that it's a code either. May sell the code and buy the physical copy.

Myrddin

FutureGuy wrote: »

I don't really like the fact that it's a code either. May sell the code and buy the physical copy.

Yep seems the best solution

o1s1n

Myrddin wrote: »

Ah balls, real shame it's not bundled with a physical copy. Might still go for it though & pick up a physical copy anyway. When it is released?

/zelda fanaticism

Yeah man, my sheer excitement at seeing that 3DS only to feel that shattering disappointment when I read 'download code' for the game

Still, console looks great. Isn't it amazing how any normal gold thing you'd think, 'ugh, tacky as hell!!' - but when it comes to Zelda related things it's fine? :pac:

Myrddin

o1s1n wrote: »

Still, console looks great. Isn't it amazing how any normal gold thing you'd think, 'ugh, tacky as hell!!' - but when it comes to Zelda related things it's fine? :pac:

I literally have no choice in this case:

Sequel to my fav game of all time - Check.
I really want to upgrade to an XL anyway - Check.

What's a Zelda fan to do?

CastorTroy

To be honest, I think the inside does look a bit tacky.

Think would've been nicer if they did something similar to the Zelda 3DS.

Yet why do I still want it?

o1s1n

Myrddin wrote: »

I literally have no choice in this case:

Sequel to my fav game of all time - Check.
I really want to upgrade to an XL anyway - Check.

What's a Zelda fan to do?

I'm in exactly the same boat as yourself

Just trying to justify the purchase to myself

johnny_ultimate

Am I the only one underwhelmed by the art design of the game? I don't mean to the same extent those vocal lunatics criticised the Wind Waker style before release, but it just seems bland. I love the way the 2D wall effects look - the old storybook prologue style in playable form! - but anything else I've seen just lacks the verve of recent efforts in the franchise, especially the character designs.

It might look great on a console screen when its released, but certainly from the trailers it's not exactly endearing itself to me: an uncomfortable hybrid between old and new presentation, kind of like something out of a dated PS1 release.

o1s1n

Looking at the art design, I'm fairly sure they've tried to keep it as much like ALTTP as possible. It's a 3D rendered version of ALTTP's sprite art.

ShaneU

3dsxl bundle is £175.48 (207.57 euro) on zavvi using code BAZAVVI

http://www.zavvi.com/3ds-hardware/nintendo-3ds-xl-console-bundle-limited-edition-includes-the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-between-worlds/10863095.html?locover=true&awc=2549_1381862389_fba5d222acee4028753a67e4ab73bf46&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin&utm_source=AWin-47868&affil=awin&switchcurrency=GBP

ShaneU

ShaneU wrote: »

3dsxl bundle is £194.98 on zavvi

http://www.zavvi.com/3ds-hardware/nintendo-3ds-xl-console-bundle-limited-edition-includes-the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-between-worlds/10863095.html?locover=true&awc=2549_1381862389_fba5d222acee4028753a67e4ab73bf46&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin&utm_source=AWin-47868&affil=awin&switchcurrency=GBP

10% voucher BAZAVVI which is currently working with it, but not really supposed to so may get cancelled.

ShaneU

Think I prefer the phantom hourglass ds

Sephiroth_dude

Jesus that look awesome.

Kiith

So tempted to pick up a 3DS for this and Pokemon.

FutureGuy

Pokemon is absolutely superb. It's such a step up from previous games.

Kiith

Stop it!! I'm trying not to buy it

FutureGuy

ShaneU wrote: »

3dsxl bundle is £175.48 (207.57 euro) on zavvi using code BAZAVVI

http://www.zavvi.com/3ds-hardware/nintendo-3ds-xl-console-bundle-limited-edition-includes-the-legend-of-zelda-a-link-between-worlds/10863095.html?locover=true&awc=2549_1381862389_fba5d222acee4028753a67e4ab73bf46&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=AffiliateWin&utm_source=AWin-47868&affil=awin&switchcurrency=GBP

Whyyyyy.

Why did you do this? Now I will be broke!

FutureGuy

Deleted User wrote: »

10% voucher BAZAVVI which is currently working with it, but not really supposed to so may get cancelled.

Yeah it's not working now.