Breath of the Wild is the official subtitle for Zelda U/NX, first gameplay trailer
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I am well aware of that, yet we know absolutely nothing about the NX port. I wrote NX3 to reference a future remaster that would hypothetically look better than the Wii U version.
Well, besides the game looking pretty much the best thing that's going to be on WiiU, i still wonder what gamepad features (besides off-tv play) it will have.
As far as i know, there's not going to be a map on the gamepad, and i didn't see any inventory management done on the controller. Maybe they are moving away from the gamepad concept for the NX, and they don't want the WiiU game to feel better in some aspects?
As far as i know, there's not going to be a map on the gamepad, and i didn't see any inventory management done on the controller. Maybe they are moving away from the gamepad concept for the NX, and they don't want the WiiU game to feel better in some aspects?
tali'zorah84
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I have a theory.
Perhaps after the Calamity Ganon breaks out, they accept their fate and the Sheikah send the royal family + the chosen hero into stasis to come out and vanquish it later. Link is the first one to wake up and then encounters Zelda somewhere at another shrine deep in the game, and the Master Sword is left decayed because no one has arisen to pull it.
what?????
Say what now?
Im not really a zelda fan. I love the zelda type games like 3d dot game heroes or darksiders etc.. but zelda itself ive never been a fan of, just have always hated the designs.
Having said that, this game actually looks pretty fun, and the visuals are very charming and pretty cool.
Im hoping NX doesnt have some gimmicky controller, otherwise i'll never be playing this.
Having said that, this game actually looks pretty fun, and the visuals are very charming and pretty cool.
Im hoping NX doesnt have some gimmicky controller, otherwise i'll never be playing this.
Bananastand
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Chris Kohler on Twitter confirmed on twitter that is just the map screen and not much else. The Sheikah tablet seems to infer that the gamepad played a larger role until the NX got in too.
Too many pages to sift through but damn that's exactly the Zelda I was looking for.
A lot of criticism seems to come from the "empty over world", but I interpret it as a truly 3D version of the original Zelda, where you have to search these seemingly "empty spaces" for secrets and discoveries.
And as for the graphics, I'm loving the Ghibli feel they've managed to create. The Wticher 3 was beautiful as hell, but I doubt it would be able to recreate the Miyazaki feeing.
A lot of criticism seems to come from the "empty over world", but I interpret it as a truly 3D version of the original Zelda, where you have to search these seemingly "empty spaces" for secrets and discoveries.
And as for the graphics, I'm loving the Ghibli feel they've managed to create. The Wticher 3 was beautiful as hell, but I doubt it would be able to recreate the Miyazaki feeing.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Catching up the trailer and details after a long shitty day at work.
Love pretty much every so far. Conceptually and mechanically looks to do some wonderful things with the open world premise and the Zelda franchise. Really does seem like it's harkening back to the series roots, literally back to the very first.
Not sold on stuff like item drops and durability. Nintendo hasn't done this "right" yet in my opinion and I'm not convinced loot shit has a place in Zelda. We'll see.
Like the art, but the tech looks terribly dated. Reality is I've been spoiled by open world games on PC hardware, or at least modern hardware, which the Wii U is not. The limitations in draw distance and scene density are painfully obvious and I don't feel the art, as nice as it is, does it any particular favours. The immediate proximity of Link always looks great, meanwhile everything on the horizon is devoid of detail. Really, really want to see the NX build.
Anyway get hype etc etc. Looks like a solid direction for the series.
Love pretty much every so far. Conceptually and mechanically looks to do some wonderful things with the open world premise and the Zelda franchise. Really does seem like it's harkening back to the series roots, literally back to the very first.
Not sold on stuff like item drops and durability. Nintendo hasn't done this "right" yet in my opinion and I'm not convinced loot shit has a place in Zelda. We'll see.
Like the art, but the tech looks terribly dated. Reality is I've been spoiled by open world games on PC hardware, or at least modern hardware, which the Wii U is not. The limitations in draw distance and scene density are painfully obvious and I don't feel the art, as nice as it is, does it any particular favours. The immediate proximity of Link always looks great, meanwhile everything on the horizon is devoid of detail. Really, really want to see the NX build.
Anyway get hype etc etc. Looks like a solid direction for the series.
Oni Link 666
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OrbitalBeard
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It's not even the map anymore....just the control layout. The Gamepad is only used for off-TV play now.
linko9
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Seen it mentioned on GAF, and discussed by Giant Bomb in their short audio reaction they just put up. Something about "calamity ganon" in a cloud of smoke or something, and zelda talking to link about being asleep for 100 years.
Im hoping NX doesnt have some gimmicky controller, otherwise i'll never be playing this.
Oh, I'd love gyro aiming for the bow. ;p I've only used it for Metroid Blast in Nintendoland, but it just always felt absolutely right and accurate. I'd hope the NX (and the game) will at least also have that capability, if nothing else, then as an option.
I'm also in the "technically unimpressive crowd". But I'm impressed by the style, which for me always trumps the raw tech. Those stylized explosions and the fire look absolutely convincing in my book.
Inquisitive_Ghost
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Neoleo2143
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For me the fact that its a massive physics simulation, is enough for a compromise on the visual tech which is still absurdly competent in the lighting department. Game is probably a technical marvel on the Wii U all said and done. They made all the right sacrifices.
Android18a
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I only just realised that he used an updraft created by the fire in order to gain the extra height for the shot. That's so cool. And now whenever I see fire in this game I notice the air rising from it. A handy way to get to higher ground you can't climb?
linko9
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Cool, thanks. I still don't believe you can just waltz into that castle and fight ganon.
timetokill
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Gyro aiming is so superior to analog sticks that I'm going to be upset if it's not in this game
MandrakeUK
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WHAT Zelda/Canon cutscene?????? hnggggggggggggg
Inspectah_Deck
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Regarding Aonuma wanting to wait on explaining how towns/populations will work:
Since timemanipulation seems to play a role and all the buildings we saw so far are ruins, my guess would be, that you will travel in time and visit some of these locations when they where still populated.
Since timemanipulation seems to play a role and all the buildings we saw so far are ruins, my guess would be, that you will travel in time and visit some of these locations when they where still populated.
the_milkybar_kid
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Is there any chance of the NX version looking like the original trailer they showed a few years back? It's utterly gorgeous anyway but having something resembling closer to that would be excellent.
The plateau is a place where no people can go; its cut off from the rest of the world. The old man is the only person in this region. We've seen towns and villages in other regions in previous previews.
SinCityAssassin
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It's there.
My guess as Well, Bill also mentioned it. The wildness and relative emptiness of the plain should be not so obvious if you can travel back and forth between a time pre / during / post guardian crisis.
Shiggy, it seems all your jokes today are falling rather flat.
One would think the contradicting criticisms and the weather would have tipped people off, but nope.
I think it's because Fox looks too serious. Bring back Shiggy!
Makoto-Yuki
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I haven't played many Zelda games but this looks amazing and I will definitely be picking it up on NX. Kinda tempted to buy a 3DS again to play through OOT/ALBW again and give Majora's Mask a go.
timetokill
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I know, I mostly meant for the NX version. You can tell when people are gyro aiming, even in the trailer, because the movement is so much more fluid and precise.
Fried Food
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Seems pretty good
Yeah that's not staying in the final game, it's clearly just something they're doing for the demo. I expect the map and inventory to be usable on the gamepad screen for the retail release.
I understand why people don't like the idea of item durability, but I think there's a very deliberate reason for that. From what we've seen so far, I think Aonuma and the Zelda team very much want to encourage a "scavenging" playstyle, where you're thinking about how to handle encounters on your feet, as opposed to just hoarding the best weapons and using them every single time.
I also imagine that as you progress in the game you get much more durable and better weapons until you get the master sword and your playstyle can change.
I also imagine that as you progress in the game you get much more durable and better weapons until you get the master sword and your playstyle can change.
Mexen
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Oh... ( ._.)
We don't know anything at this point. Emily Rogers said something to that effect, but her track record, while pretty good, isn't perfect, and her wording stumbled over itself. Thomas Mahler said that it's significantly weaker due to being a hybrid, but he doesn't actually have a kit so he might be wrong as well. At the same time, several people have said that it can run any current-gen game. Rumors are all over the place. Just wait a few months.
Actually, it would be more likely that the number of cores is close to Xbone while the clock speed is much higher.
In term of art style?
No chance.
Jorok Goldblade
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Honestly, even if the NX controller is basically a pro controller, I'd imagine Nintendo still adds gyro to it. They've gotten pretty good with using it.
Brutal.
She nailed the poor goblin mid air.
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The art style is already the same
Apparently not - there was a quote somewhere (eurogamer? not sure) saying they took the map out on purpose. The final game won't have it either.
So here's my take on this:
IIRC the map of Zelda: BOW was on the Gamepad and people rightfully expected more features to be on the Gamepad, stuff like an inventory and additional gimmick stuff.
Now they came out not only saying that the game is completely playable with a pro controller, but they also ditched the entire Gamepad stuff: the map is on the game screen just like the inventory and equipment screens, there hasn't been any touchpad-related stuff in the game and also no waggle in sight.
What I can conclude from this is that the NX might launch with a more traditional controller instead of some gimmick
Oni Link 666
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It reminds me of his final smash.
Vampirolol
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WHAT? With such a large and important inventory you can't use the gamepad? After putting it in so many games?
Impossible. They're going to add it later. Can't believe it.
Impossible. They're going to add it later. Can't believe it.
Jonneh3003
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Hold on where is this info from?
That would make the NX version inferior in some way, and they might not want to give that impression.