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The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (USE SPOILER TAGS)
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Metroid Killer
Smash Hero
Haha I have a lot to explain... but right now I'm writing a major philosophy assignment!
Uni sure is hard! I'll be back with major force this weekend!
But it's hard to stay away from the gaming society when your frothing demand for Wii and Zelda increases by every minute
Uni sure is hard! I'll be back with major force this weekend!
But it's hard to stay away from the gaming society when your frothing demand for Wii and Zelda increases by every minute
OH MY GOD IT'S METROID KILLER
That's the best news I've heard all day.
That's the best news I've heard all day.
I can juggle ketchup AGAIN
Metroid Killer is all that you will never be (and that is a good thing).
Welcome back, now don't leave.
Metroid Killer is all that you will never be (and that is a good thing).
Welcome back, now don't leave.
The rAt
Smash Ace
I love jaej's post. Because it probably reflects a lot of people's thoughts. Y'know, besides the general "what the ****?" thoughts.
Ummm...Yea.
On topic:
http://us.wii.com/soft_loz_tp.jsp
Some people playing Zelda. And not entirely knowing what they're doing. Huzzah.
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Dude...they seriously mirrored the entire game for the Wii, didn't they?
I didn't even notice it at first...
Won't that be weird, playing the GCN version or the Wii version, and going through stuff...backwards?
Character designs will, theoretically, alsobe reversed...isn't that just a tad weird?
Why reverse the whole game instead of just Link's hands?
I heard it was something about how he will interact with stuff differently because he's right-handed. I dunno, it just seems strange to me.
What do you guys think?
On topic:
http://us.wii.com/soft_loz_tp.jsp
Some people playing Zelda. And not entirely knowing what they're doing. Huzzah.
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Dude...they seriously mirrored the entire game for the Wii, didn't they?
I didn't even notice it at first...
Won't that be weird, playing the GCN version or the Wii version, and going through stuff...backwards?
Character designs will, theoretically, alsobe reversed...isn't that just a tad weird?
Why reverse the whole game instead of just Link's hands?
I heard it was something about how he will interact with stuff differently because he's right-handed. I dunno, it just seems strange to me.
What do you guys think?
blaksheap82
Smash Ace
While I don't think I personally like the idea of having the entire game mirrored, to me it does make perfect sense to mirror the whole thing to avoid gameplay issues like that. I actually thought of that before I read your sentence on it.
Yea, from impressions I've read, it's a non-issue, you won't even notice it unless you play the GCN version.
Here's a link to an interview with someone who's played the game for about 40 hours:
http://thehylia.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1162423906&archive=&start_from=&ucat=4&
I read it, it's not spoilerific, only a few minor things, it's pretty much all about the gameplay/controls.
Heard the music, however, is not fully orchestrated and is basically all sequenced, which is a big let down for me, but if it's composed well enough, I won't mind that much.
I just don't see why Zelda can't have as quality a soundtrack as God of War did.
Here's a link to an interview with someone who's played the game for about 40 hours:
http://thehylia.com/index.php?subaction=showfull&id=1162423906&archive=&start_from=&ucat=4&
I read it, it's not spoilerific, only a few minor things, it's pretty much all about the gameplay/controls.
Heard the music, however, is not fully orchestrated and is basically all sequenced, which is a big let down for me, but if it's composed well enough, I won't mind that much.
I just don't see why Zelda can't have as quality a soundtrack as God of War did.
Paranoid_Android
Smash Lord
Well, you would have to reverse every single thing Link does with his hands... All of it. Opening doors, the trajectory of the boomerang, the way enemies are hit... If I were a Nintendo developer... I'd probably just mirror the game...
...Besides, it's kinda funny and quirky, and that always suits a game well.
D
Deleted member
Guest
Is it just me, or does it look like this game is sped up?
It just looks like a lot of the animations are really quick, like the doors opening, (or rolling I should say) Link putting his sword away, and just general combat.
It just looks like it's too fast.
It just looks like a lot of the animations are really quick, like the doors opening, (or rolling I should say) Link putting his sword away, and just general combat.
It just looks like it's too fast.
It's true.
But yea, some footage hit the net today, and yea, it DOES look faster.
What's impressing me, though, is that it looks lke 60 frames per second.
It's cool to see the new trailer, which has a lot of similarities to the E3'05 trailer, but we get to see how certain scenes have been changed, etc.
Excitement abounds.
Are we allowed to post links to video media that's up now?
I'm not sure, because there's technically an embargo on that until tomorrow...
Otherwise I would. But rest assured, there's some out there--haven't pored through all of it yet, but it does look happy.
*cringe*
But I still can't believe the music quality is...not quite up to snuff with everything else.
It sounds fine, it's just...with the quality of everything else, you'd expect it to sound better.
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Oh,nevermind, I guess these aren't technically leaked, they're actually released by Nintendo themselves.
Title Screen!
http://us.wii.com/viewer_zelda.jsp?vid=8
New trailer!
http://us.wii.com/viewer_zelda.jsp?vid=9
There's also some short clips on the site aside from those. Nothing really worth watching, but, eh, we'll gobble up whatever scraps we get, huh?
You can download the videos at the Wiire as well.
But yea, some footage hit the net today, and yea, it DOES look faster.
What's impressing me, though, is that it looks lke 60 frames per second.
It's cool to see the new trailer, which has a lot of similarities to the E3'05 trailer, but we get to see how certain scenes have been changed, etc.
Excitement abounds.
Are we allowed to post links to video media that's up now?
I'm not sure, because there's technically an embargo on that until tomorrow...
Otherwise I would. But rest assured, there's some out there--haven't pored through all of it yet, but it does look happy.
*cringe*
But I still can't believe the music quality is...not quite up to snuff with everything else.
It sounds fine, it's just...with the quality of everything else, you'd expect it to sound better.
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Oh,nevermind, I guess these aren't technically leaked, they're actually released by Nintendo themselves.
Title Screen!
http://us.wii.com/viewer_zelda.jsp?vid=8
New trailer!
http://us.wii.com/viewer_zelda.jsp?vid=9
There's also some short clips on the site aside from those. Nothing really worth watching, but, eh, we'll gobble up whatever scraps we get, huh?
You can download the videos at the Wiire as well.
maelstrom218
Smash Lord
The clip for the title screen is absolutely incredible. It does a lot to show the actual scope of the game. . .it reminds me of Shadow of the Colossus, actually. Isolation amidst a huge, beautiful landscape stretching into the horizon. Good stuff.
If nothing else, just watching the title screen got me stoked for this game. How odd.
If nothing else, just watching the title screen got me stoked for this game. How odd.
Yea, it's that atmospheric, isn't it?
Although, frankly, the animation for Epona just doesn't look as good as Agro in Shadow of the Colossus. I'm going to be looking at this game with a rather critical eye until I get my hands on it (by which I'll probably stop caring, we'll see), and even then...I may still be critical. If it beats my expectations, which are basically that it is AAA quality, since that's how Nintendo as been touting it, then I will be very pleased.
Although, frankly, the animation for Epona just doesn't look as good as Agro in Shadow of the Colossus. I'm going to be looking at this game with a rather critical eye until I get my hands on it (by which I'll probably stop caring, we'll see), and even then...I may still be critical. If it beats my expectations, which are basically that it is AAA quality, since that's how Nintendo as been touting it, then I will be very pleased.
FireBomb
Smash Lord
We've been waiting far too long to have the game turn out to be not AAA quality. If it isn't, most fans are going to riot.
I'm in a very sucky situation....I'm going to get the virtual console controller and Twilight Princess BEFORE I get the actual Wii.
Still, besides all that, the opening video was awe inspiring. Nintendo has outdone themselves.
I'm in a very sucky situation....I'm going to get the virtual console controller and Twilight Princess BEFORE I get the actual Wii.
Still, besides all that, the opening video was awe inspiring. Nintendo has outdone themselves.
Wait... Who's the guy with the huge hat that gets to ride Link when he's a wolf? o.0
Umm...
That's a girl.
Her name is Midna. We don't really know much about her except that she plays a similar role as that of Tatyl from Majora's Mask (I use Tatyl rather than Navi due to Midna's personality, or at least what I have heard of it), except Midna actually contributes to Link's abilities when he is in wolf form.
And yes, we have been waiting for this game for a long time, Nintendo has hyped it as their "best Zelda game ever," and I think we have every right to be critical.
I actually am complimenting Nintendo by being so critical, I come to expect a high level of quality from them, and I would think they're better than letting such a quality presentation slide by with mediocre sound quality.
But I'm trying to reserve judgement until I play it as best I can.
All I can say is when I'm watching the intro and the choir is sounding not quite there, if it was an atcual choir, it'd be perfect, but it's NOT, and when everything else is, it just...I dunno, it feels a little off, and it's kind of disappointing.
And after the music composer said he was excited about using an actual orchestra for at least parts of the game...
That's a girl.
Her name is Midna. We don't really know much about her except that she plays a similar role as that of Tatyl from Majora's Mask (I use Tatyl rather than Navi due to Midna's personality, or at least what I have heard of it), except Midna actually contributes to Link's abilities when he is in wolf form.
And yes, we have been waiting for this game for a long time, Nintendo has hyped it as their "best Zelda game ever," and I think we have every right to be critical.
I actually am complimenting Nintendo by being so critical, I come to expect a high level of quality from them, and I would think they're better than letting such a quality presentation slide by with mediocre sound quality.
But I'm trying to reserve judgement until I play it as best I can.
All I can say is when I'm watching the intro and the choir is sounding not quite there, if it was an atcual choir, it'd be perfect, but it's NOT, and when everything else is, it just...I dunno, it feels a little off, and it's kind of disappointing.
And after the music composer said he was excited about using an actual orchestra for at least parts of the game...
ChRed2AKrisp
Smash Master
Personally, I love the score. In the case of the choir, I actually think the computer is better. If it was an actual choir, it wouldn't sound right. The choir should sound sort of muted and far off for the title, not like its right next to you.
saberhof
Smash Master
i wonder if that guy with the mask is ganondorf..hmm...
Stryks
Smash Hero
Lol thats what I told u, lol yeah im bettin he is, and im sure the girls with the hoodie is zelda no doubt lol...
FireBomb
Smash Lord
Yes...we've known that the girl with the hood is indeed Zelda. Seems like we've known that for ages. And now it's less than 3 weeks away...just can't wait.
An actual choir would sound great, how would it not?
Real choir sounds more lifelike and powerful than a synthesized voice.
I've heard Epona's Song 'sung' by a synth voice and actually sung by a real girl, and the real girl beats the crap out of the synth.
I also disagree and think the choir should be more powerful at the title, it gives it an emotional punch at the end, to say, "This is Zelda, and it is dark, my friend. Are you ready?"
Of course, it would be more emotionally powerful with a real choir, but, eh...
Yep, only 15 days away, huh?
For those who get one that day, anyway. ;P
An actual choir would sound great, how would it not?
Real choir sounds more lifelike and powerful than a synthesized voice.
I've heard Epona's Song 'sung' by a synth voice and actually sung by a real girl, and the real girl beats the crap out of the synth.
I also disagree and think the choir should be more powerful at the title, it gives it an emotional punch at the end, to say, "This is Zelda, and it is dark, my friend. Are you ready?"
Of course, it would be more emotionally powerful with a real choir, but, eh...That's my opinion.
I expect more from Nintendo, not because of my own personal wants, persay, but because it's a shame to see such a stellar-looking title gimp out on sound quality.
Graphical quality, sure, yea, I understand Wii isn't as powerful as the others, but SOUND-wise? I think Wii could handle orchestra recordings just fine.
Real choir sounds more lifelike and powerful than a synthesized voice.
I've heard Epona's Song 'sung' by a synth voice and actually sung by a real girl, and the real girl beats the crap out of the synth.
I also disagree and think the choir should be more powerful at the title, it gives it an emotional punch at the end, to say, "This is Zelda, and it is dark, my friend. Are you ready?"
Of course, it would be more emotionally powerful with a real choir, but, eh...
Yep, only 15 days away, huh?
For those who get one that day, anyway. ;P
An actual choir would sound great, how would it not?
Real choir sounds more lifelike and powerful than a synthesized voice.
I've heard Epona's Song 'sung' by a synth voice and actually sung by a real girl, and the real girl beats the crap out of the synth.
I also disagree and think the choir should be more powerful at the title, it gives it an emotional punch at the end, to say, "This is Zelda, and it is dark, my friend. Are you ready?"
Of course, it would be more emotionally powerful with a real choir, but, eh...That's my opinion.
I expect more from Nintendo, not because of my own personal wants, persay, but because it's a shame to see such a stellar-looking title gimp out on sound quality.
Graphical quality, sure, yea, I understand Wii isn't as powerful as the others, but SOUND-wise? I think Wii could handle orchestra recordings just fine.
Paranoid_Android
Smash Lord
Holy ****... That music is bad-***. I play trombone, and I heard either a trombone or very bright euphonium solo in the "Trailer 2". Now I'm going to have to learn it (which is a pain without knowing at least the first note).
Zink
Smash Champion
I find it very interesting that we've learned absolutely nothing about Gannondorf... considering we already have enough info for a full storyline, and Gannondorf was been hyped up a bit, this could be interesting.
ChRed2AKrisp
Smash Master
Ganondorf was reincanated as an ugly *** woman named Midna who needs Link in order to regain his True form(just like he needed link to access the sacred land in OoT). I dunno.
All I know is I'm sure Midna is someone in an altered form, whether she's using Link for her own purposes or not.
But has anyone else noticed that she has weird jagged blue marks on her just like that pixelated wormhole those enemies drop out of in one trailer?
All I know is I'm sure Midna is someone in an altered form, whether she's using Link for her own purposes or not.
But has anyone else noticed that she has weird jagged blue marks on her just like that pixelated wormhole those enemies drop out of in one trailer?
saberhof
Smash Master
ok i told this to stryks, but i need to ask, is there info on were this midba is from?? cause if she appeard out of nowere i think shes gonna end up evil at the end.
Paranoid_Android
Smash Lord
I really doubt, however evil Midna may turn out to be, that SHE is going to be Ganon in disguise, simply on the grounds that it would require a gender change... Now, if you were a game developer, why would you do that? You wouldn't.
Also, I wonder what that horse thing shown in the 'People playing Wii" videos are all about. Either those guys suck, or it's a difficult task.
Also, I wonder what that horse thing shown in the 'People playing Wii" videos are all about. Either those guys suck, or it's a difficult task.
Zink
Smash Champion
They looked like they had little to no experience with videogames, to me.
Well, in OoT there was this little character called Shiek...
ChRed2AKrisp
Smash Master
For those interested:
as for those who would like a clear look at zeld's face:http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/a...a-twilight-princess-20061103051517992-000.jpg
IGN said:
Source:http://wii.ign.com/articles/744/744044p1.htmlIGN said:
as for those who would like a clear look at zeld's face:http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/a...a-twilight-princess-20061103051517992-000.jpg
It looks like they weren't exaggerating this time. I remember hearing that Wind Waker would take 50 hours to beat. I beat it in 14 and that included stuff like filling in my sea chart. It sucks that I may not be able to play this game at release. Five good years? Whatever.
commonyoshi
Smash Hero
You now need five heart pieces to make a full heart container.
-Nintendo Power.
-Nintendo Power.
Kujirudo
Smash Lord
Sucks. A long tradition about to be broken.
Zink
Smash Champion
We'd known that.
Paranoid_Android
Smash Lord
Shiek's gender is debatable, but I think we can agree it's a girl. While some text in the game says "He" or whatever in reference to Shiek, it's usually not said by someone who would actually know.
Nintendo officially stated that Sheik is a girl in Super Smash Bros. Melee.
I think Nintendo might, ya know, know about that sorta thing.
Also, in Paper Mario 2, Vivian is actually a BOY in the Japanese version of the game.
Japanese have a twisted senseof gender-humor.
So Lord knows.
But Midna being Ganon makes no sense at all.
If anything, I'd wager she has her own personal agenda that isn't Link-Zelda-Ganon but is something all her own.
What I do know is that she seems like one of the coolest Nintendo characters ever.
I think Nintendo might, ya know, know about that sorta thing.
Also, in Paper Mario 2, Vivian is actually a BOY in the Japanese version of the game.
Japanese have a twisted senseof gender-humor.
So Lord knows.
But Midna being Ganon makes no sense at all.
If anything, I'd wager she has her own personal agenda that isn't Link-Zelda-Ganon but is something all her own.
What I do know is that she seems like one of the coolest Nintendo characters ever.
saberhof
Smash Master
omgod! adultman link! lol
so we have all seen this midna character, but, does anyone know where it came from, cause if it did come out of nowhere just to "help" link, then theres something goin on there...
so we have all seen this midna character, but, does anyone know where it came from, cause if it did come out of nowhere just to "help" link, then theres something goin on there...