The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

deadduck · 05-01-2017 10:57am

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Re Skyward Sword
The use of the overworld as little more than an over complicated dungeon, barring entry to the main events, the dungeons proper themselves, really drained my enjoyment of the game, coupled with the gods awful motion controls.

Funnily enough, I only the other day gave up on Skyward Sword. I thought it must be just me, given how glowing most reviews were, but I just found the controls so much of a nuisance. After 4 hours I just gave up. Pity, as I was enjoying everything except the controls. If it ever gets a remake, with regular controls, I'll try it again

CastorTroy · 05-01-2017 11:59pm

Was just thinking, with the rumour of a delay for Europe, how do you think that will affect the Wii U release? Can't import it as it's region locked and if they still stagger the release, that would mean it's even later

Ace Attorney · 06-01-2017 12:07am

Skyward sword

given that most the recent zeldas got remastered i wouldnt be a bit surpised to see skyward sword HD to be honest, hopefully for the switch

CiDeRmAn · 06-01-2017 1:06am

A remasterd Skyward Sword with not a motion control in sight would be fantastic.

sligeach · 06-01-2017 1:20am

deadduck wrote: »

Funnily enough, I only the other day gave up on Skyward Sword. I thought it must be just me, given how glowing most reviews were, but I just found the controls so much of a nuisance. After 4 hours I just gave up. Pity, as I was enjoying everything except the controls. If it ever gets a remake, with regular controls, I'll try it again

Ironically, about the only thing I enjoyed in Skyward Sword were the motion controls. They weren't perfect, I'll agree, with the constant recalibration(otherwise they were really good) but that was the least of the games problems. They improved the game in some ways, though that's not saying much.

pasta-solo · 06-01-2017 10:33am

Skyward Sword seems built around motion controls though, the combat and some puzzles don't really work on a normal controller. You need the precision to swing at an enemy in a specific direction. So it'd be hard to see a remake without keeping the same control scheme.

deadduck · 06-01-2017 10:39am

pasta-solo wrote: »

Skyward Sword seems built around motion controls though, the combat and some puzzles don't really work on a normal controller. You need the precision to swing at an enemy in a specific direction. So it'd be hard to see a remake without keeping the same control scheme.

Could the precise sword strikes not be just mapped to a second analogue stick though? I didn't play much of it, but the whole time, while trying to get to grips with frustrating controls, I kept saying to myself "this could all be done with a regular (GameCube or pro?) controller"

But, like I said, I only played 4 hrs, so maybe there was other stuff that couldn't be reworked as easily for a regular controller...

Star Lord · 06-01-2017 10:42am

Said it many times here, but I loved Skyward Sword. The regular recalibration of the remotes, and Fi's... 'over-helpfulness' aside. (Yes, I know the batteries are low, you've been telling me for an hour now.)

To me, it felt like a love letter to a lot of the other games, with hints of things to come later in the time line, and suggestions of things that had come before too.

CiDeRmAn · 06-01-2017 11:54am

Star Lord wrote: »

Said it many times here, but I loved Skyward Sword. The regular recalibration of the remotes, and Fi's... 'over-helpfulness' aside. (Yes, I know the batteries are low, you've been telling me for an hour now.)

To me, it felt like a love letter to a lot of the other games, with hints of things to come later in the time line, and suggestions of things that had come before too.

Yeah, but you're as odd as socks, so your opinion doesn't count!

Did you see the Guardians trailer... can't wait!
More excited about that than SW ep8!

CastorTroy · 06-01-2017 12:49pm

I don't remember any issues with the controls in Skyward Sword, except maybe when playing the harp. Don't think there was actually any rhythm to it except waving back and forth since that's what got me past it

sligeach · 06-01-2017 2:36pm

CastorTroy wrote: »

I don't remember any issues with the controls in Skyward Sword, except maybe when playing the harp. Don't think there was actually any rhythm to it except waving back and forth since that's what got me past it

There wasn't.

sligeach · 09-01-2017 8:28pm

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"This concept art shows the outfit of a worker in Hyrule."

https://www.facebook.com/LegendofZeldaUK/?brand_redir=170177419710063

sligeach · 12-01-2017 2:17am

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https://www.facebook.com/LegendofZelda/photos/pb.170177419710063.-2207520000.1484183962./1280291148698679/?type=3

Ol' Donie · 12-01-2017 7:43pm

Star Lord wrote: »

Said it many times here, but I loved Skyward Sword. The regular recalibration of the remotes, and Fi's... 'over-helpfulness' aside. (Yes, I know the batteries are low, you've been telling me for an hour now.)

To me, it felt like a love letter to a lot of the other games, with hints of things to come later in the time line, and suggestions of things that had come before too.

Loved it. Only played it through a couple of years back. One of my favourite games ever.

pasta-solo · 13-01-2017 6:22am

Confirmed for both Wii U and Switch for March 3rd.

Ryath · 13-01-2017 6:39am

£40 on amazon want the game on launch but whether for Wii U or pre order a Switch. Have been holding of buying Wii U games waiting for news on Switch backwards compatibility. Really don't want to be buying games for it now if I'm going to have to fork out full price again.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Legend-Zelda-Breath-Wild-Nintendo/dp/B00KL32AJA/ref=pd_sbs_63_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=62V1996C8ZWX0J1RC8GW

deadduck · 13-01-2017 7:09am

Anyone want to hazard a guess at Argos and Smyths launch prices for the Wii u version. GameStop have a pre-order price of €70 on their site, not paying that when it can be got from Amazon for £40, but if either of the others are reasonable, I'll go b&m

sligeach · 13-01-2017 7:14am

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw47_q9wbBE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw47_q9wbBE

Edit: The Master Edition comes with the following (seen in the image below):

Master Sword Statute
Nintendo Switch Sheikah Slate Carrying Case
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
24-Song Soundtrack CD
Sheikah Eye Collectible Coin
Relic of Hyrule: Calamity Gamon Tapestry and Weather-Worn Map
Collectible Box

NintendoSwitch_TLOZBreathoftheWild_boxart_MasterBundle.jpg

Meanwhile, the Special Edition comes with:

Nintendo Switch Sheikah Slate Carrying Case
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
24-Song Soundtrack CD
Sheikah Eye Collectible Coin
Relic of Hyrule: Calamity Gamon Tapestry and Weather-Worn Map
Special Edition Box

Even more amiibo are coming too. Zelda and Bokoblin.

OwaynOTT · 13-01-2017 11:07am

Where's the best place to get the limited edition release? It's 90 quid on amazon and sold out on amazon fr and not amazon de.

OwaynOTT · 13-01-2017 12:24pm

and there's a master edition as well.

How many copies to I have to buy now?! A special edition WiiU one, a regular switch one (to play), special edition and a master edition.

Looks like I'll have to wait until the summer to get a switch :pac:

Kiith · 13-01-2017 12:54pm

That trailer is absolutely fantastic. May have just sold the Switch for me on that alone.

nix · 13-01-2017 2:06pm

I want the master edition, limited amount releasing or will there be plenty?

TAKE MY MONEY!!!!

nix · 13-01-2017 3:45pm

Also, will there be any major differences between the wiiu and switch version?

Atari Jaguar · 13-01-2017 3:57pm

nix wrote: »

Also, will there be any major differences between the wiiu and switch version?

Resolution and frame rate would likely be the biggest ones. You'd more than likely have a greater draw distance on the switch as well as having more on the screen at once, because it should have more processing power.

Ace Attorney · 13-01-2017 4:33pm

That new trailer was epic! I really hope its the downfall time line, after ocarina that would be amazing!

sligeach · 13-01-2017 4:36pm

I've Zelda pre ordered now from Amazon for the Wii U. At this moment, I don't think I'll get a Switch at launch. That could change. It's such a big game and it does look and will perform better on Switch. Still I'm looking at €46 versus €400+.

Mr E · 13-01-2017 5:08pm

File size for Wii U: 13 GB
File size for Switch: 13.4 GB

http://nintendoeverything.com/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-switch-and-wii-u-file-sizes-revealed/

sligeach · 13-01-2017 5:13pm

Linoud · 14-01-2017 1:40am

I swear to god if it's Ocarina of Time Link waking up, I'd be way too happy.

Also, where is everyone ordering their copies? I'm looking at trying to order the special edition myself since Europe isn't getting the Master one supposedly. Do Nintendo.co.uk mind Parcel Motel I wonder?

Atari Jaguar · 14-01-2017 2:24am

Linoud wrote: »

I swear to god if it's Ocarina of Time Link waking up, I'd be way too happy.

Also, where is everyone ordering their copies? I'm looking at trying to order the special edition myself since Europe isn't getting the Master one supposedly. Do Nintendo.co.uk mind Parcel Motel I wonder?

Very much so. I tried ordering a special edition 3DS only available on Nintendo.co.uk and they wouldn't ship it because they don't do PO Boxes.

nix · 14-01-2017 2:47am

What!? why the **** does Europe still get ignored in this day and age? :mad:

sligeach · 14-01-2017 4:47am

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Wii U (E3 2016) vs. Switch Graphic Comparison

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

Atari Jaguar · 14-01-2017 4:48am

sligeach wrote: »

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Wii U (E3 2016) vs. Switch Graphic Comparison

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

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

Defiantly much clearer on the switch. Cleaner and better lighting.

sligeach · 14-01-2017 5:11am

Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 1080p on Switch / 720p on Wii U, faster loading times on Switch

This information comes from Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma…

“I think I mentioned this during E3, but the gameplay is completely the same experience on Wii U and the Nintendo Switch. The game controls for the two are pretty much identical. However, when you play in TV mode, the resolution of the screen and the sound quality go up. When I said earlier that the gameplay and game experience is the same, I meant the framerate is the same as well.”

– 1080p on Switch
– 720p on Wii U
– Switch will have faster loading times because it’s much easier to pull data from a game card than from a disc
– Won’t have to wait long to play when they start up Breath of the Wild on Switch

“The world in Breath of the Wild is all seamless. There’s a lot of processing when [the game] needs to recreate the landscape, so that’s a little bit of challenge. But while you’re playing it there’s no difference whatsoever between the two.” – Miyamoto

http://nintendoeverything.com/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-1080p-on-switch-720p-on-wii-u-faster-loading-times-on-switch/

http://ie.ign.com/articles/2017/01/14/zelda-producer-breath-of-the-wild-for-nintendo-switch-is-1080p

johnpatrick81 · 14-01-2017 1:05pm

Cleaner, more detail, but not €400+ more

CastorTroy · 14-01-2017 3:35pm

Maybe they're aiming for the people who upgraded from PS4 to PS4 Pro.

I know they have to sell the Switch and are using Zelda to do it, but this reminds me of an ad for a cleaning product.
2015: Buy our new product. It's the best and eliminates 99.9% of germs and makes everything look nice and new.
2016: Buy our new prduct. While all other products available right now, including our own from last year, only kills 30% of germs and leaves a mess behind on everything, this one kills 99.9% of germs and makes everything look nice and new

sligeach · 15-01-2017 1:32am

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Nintendo Switch Trailer FULL ANALYSIS

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taGJ7cdKN1o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taGJ7cdKN1o

Zelda: Breath of the Wild Head-to-Head Comparison (Wii U vs Switch)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgT6KpNnILc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgT6KpNnILc

Let's Play Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Nintendo Switch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ktFlmH_0CI

Inviere · 15-01-2017 11:39am

I've the special edition preordered from the Ninty U.K. Store, what's this about the legendary edition...is it available in the eu?

Edit - I see the Ninty uk store one is the one with the master sword and cd, so I guess that's the legendary edition?

Also, are there special editions for Wii u coming?

jos22 · 16-01-2017 2:02am

Inviere wrote: »

I've the special edition preordered from the Ninty U.K. Store, what's this about the legendary edition...is it available in the eu?

Edit - I see the Ninty uk store one is the one with the master sword and cd, so I guess that's the legendary edition?

Also, are there special editions for Wii u coming?

the EU version is missing the map the coin and carry case I believe.
and it seems only standard disk for the WiiU

Aidonin · 16-01-2017 10:51pm

So I pre-ordered this with the Switch today in gamestop. When I asked how much both versions were, I was told:

Standard Edition (Switch) - 75 euro
Limited Edition (Switch) - 130 euro

I can't get over the price of the limited edition! Really, all that's extra is the (presumably hollow) master sword statue, and CD included. I think I'd rather buy the Wii U version with the extra 75 saved from the standard edition instead.

jos22 · 17-01-2017 12:01am

Aidonin wrote: »

So I pre-ordered this with the Switch today in gamestop. When I asked how much both versions were, I was told:

Standard Edition (Switch) - 75 euro
Limited Edition (Switch) - 130 euro

I can't get over the price of the limited edition! Really, all that's extra is the (presumably hollow) master sword statue, and CD included. I think I'd rather buy the Wii U version with the extra 75 saved from the standard edition instead.

the limited edition should be 80 euro max
I was put off it after seeing it being unboxed on IGN .
looking at about 40 Euro for WiiU version verse games stop price of 130
for the statue edition.

how much was the blue shell Mario kart 8 set at launch

Atari Jaguar · 17-01-2017 12:13am

To be fair limited editions are usually a bit overly priced. The 130 edition I was told comes with the statue, map & a carry case for the switch tablet. For €60 extra that's insane. It was like the Fallout Pip Boys that came with a cheap plastic bracelet.

jos22 · 17-01-2017 12:14am

Atari Jaguar wrote: »

To be fair limited editions are usually a bit overly priced. The 130 edition I was told comes with the statue, map & a carry case for the switch tablet. For €60 extra that's insane. It was like the Fallout Pip Boys that came with a cheap plastic bracelet.

I thought the map & a carry case for the switch tablet and the Coin were US only
and the EU version was just the statue and CD

Aidonin · 17-01-2017 1:34am

jos22 wrote: »

the limited edition should be 80 euro max
I was put off it after seeing it being unboxed on IGN .
looking at about 40 Euro for WiiU version verse games stop price of 130
for the statue edition.

how much was the blue shell Mario kart 8 set at launch

As far as i can remember, that mk8 set was 79.99. A complete rip-off in hindsight. I can't even remember where I've put that thing.

The limited edition only contains the sword statue and the CD. €130 is a crazy asking price. €100 would be too much.

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CI_NSwitch_TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild_BundleBox_UK_image912w.tiff

sligeach · 17-01-2017 5:03am

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD ON WII U REQUIRES A 3GB INSTALL

Here's a notable difference between the Wii U and Switch versions of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The Wii U retail version is going to require that you install 3 GBs worth of data on the system. Get your space cleared now!

http://gonintendo.com/stories/272058-the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-on-wii-u-requires-a-3gb-i

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/zelda/products.html

I've no problem with that if it helps it run on par with the Switch version(beyond the obvious and known differences). XCX had bigger patches as far as I can remember.

pasta-solo · 17-01-2017 10:52am

I have preordered the special edition, but I don't think I'll bother with it at the price it's selling at. Especially considering it's not on a par with the US edition. I know I could import that, but happy with just the game. I've never really been impressed with any special edition, and I swore I'd never get one again after the ridiculous pip boy edition of Fallout 4.

Also, noticed in the gameplay trailers that Link is referred to by name by voice actors, which probably means we can't change his name at the start, right? Not that anyone would want to anyway! Weirdos...

CiDeRmAn · 17-01-2017 11:29am

Here's the LoZ:BotW Limited edition on sale in Smyth's for €108.99
It includes the game, the sword replica and the soundtrack on CD.

In comparison to other limited edition games, like CoD or Dishonored, it's price isn't by any means in the upper echelons, you look at the package, decide if it is worth it to you and pay appropriately.
Basically, you'll be paying an extra €44 for the sword and CD, where Twilight Princess HD, including the CD and Amiibo came in around €80 initially, but then it was an Amiibo of €15 included with the game, worth around €65.
The scale of the sword appears more substantial than an Amiibo, so perhaps the price is justified.
Again, it's up to the individual
You can see the Sword as a part of the US Master Edition here in the Treehouse presentation, at about 1:46:00, it's looks good.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qadzCB3CLlI

Ol' Donie · 17-01-2017 1:05pm

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Here's the LoZ:BotW Limited edition on sale in Smyth's for €108.99
It includes the game, the sword replica and the soundtrack on CD.

In comparison to other limited edition games, like CoD or Dishonored, it's price isn't by any means in the upper echelons, you look at the package, decide if it is worth it to you and pay appropriately.
Basically, you'll be paying an extra €44 for the sword and CD, where Twilight Princess HD, including the CD and Amiibo came in around €80 initially, but then it was an Amiibo of €15 included with the game, worth around €65.
The scale of the sword appears more substantial than an Amiibo, so perhaps the price is justified.
Again, it's up to the individual
You can see the Sword as a part of the US Master Edition here in the Treehouse presentation, at about 1:46:00, it's looks good.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qadzCB3CLlI

The product description there says you can use the Wolf Link Amiibo with it. Is that right???

Star Lord · 17-01-2017 1:25pm

Ol' Donie wrote: »

The product description there says you can use the Wolf Link Amiibo with it. Is that right???

Yup, summons Wolf Link in the game. The number of hearts you make it through the special dungeon in TP with is the number of hearts that Wolf Link will have!

CiDeRmAn · 17-01-2017 1:28pm

You never know, we might get a version of Twilight Princess for the Switch as well!
Sligeach might explode!

The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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