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[Orayn]

Who gives a shit.

It's just the same tired Zelda game we've been playing since OoT.

You haven't been paying attention to Skyward Sword at all, have you?

 

[Cygnus X-1]

You haven't been paying attention to Skyward Sword at all, have you?

:lol

It's alkaline, dude

Anyway, let's hope we will not wait too much for more reviews.

 

[The Main Event]

Who gives a shit.

It's just the same tired Zelda game we've been playing since OoT.

 

[Rehynn]

don't say it or you'll jinx it!

I honestly can't imagine it happening... I mean, to beat Ocarina in terms of design is one thing, but to beat the nostalgia factor is near impossible as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Orayn]

:lol

It's alkaline, dude

Anyway, let's hope we will not wait too much for more reviews.

Sorry, I'm lacking in knowledge been trying to keep myself pure by staying out of SS threads. I threw away my promise ring this morning and gave into HYPE.

 

[Cygnus X-1]

I honestly can't imagine it happening... I mean, to beat Ocarina in terms of design is one thing, but to beat the nostalgia factor is near impossible as far as I'm concerned.

On Gamerankings, it's still first since 1998. But you know the interesting thing? If this will not be the best Zelda ever made, Miyamoto will not let Aonuma make Zeldas anymore. Not sure if he was kidding.....

 

[Shepard]

Always nice to have some positive reviews justify my pre-order. Can't wait to dust off the Wii.

Goddamn. The first Zelda I'm not hyped for gets a 10.

Wii's been collecting massive amounts of dust since Mario Galaxy 2 and I don't really have much time for gaming anymore.

But EDGE 10 is kind of a big deal!

You guys should clean your houses, that's gross.

 

[BurntPork]

Who gives a shit.

It's just the same tired Zelda game we've been playing since OoT.

I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt and assuming that this is a joke.

 

[Cygnus X-1]

One of the few things I'm proud of is that I never looked at SS's spoiler thread. I suspect some of the disappointment I had with TP was also due to the spoiler-ish discussion on Gaf back in 2005/2006.
I seriously want to enjoy this new Zelda. And I seriously want to not be bored as I was with TP.

 

[Orayn]

I honestly can't imagine it happening... I mean, to beat Ocarina in terms of design is one thing, but to beat the nostalgia factor is near impossible as far as I'm concerned.

OoT is the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club of video games. Hugely influential? Check. Stands the test of time? Yep. Overrated? At least a little. Still mind-blowing when you strip away the nostalgia? Absolutely.

 

[walking fiend]

I honestly can't imagine it happening... I mean, to beat Ocarina in terms of design is one thing, but to beat the nostalgia factor is near impossible as far as I'm concerned.

There's something strange about Skyward Sword. I haven't played it yet, most of us haven't, but somehow I feel like I have known both Ghirahim and Zelda for a very long time, as if they have been characters that I was grown with since my childhood; there's just this feeling of intimacy that they radiance, I don't know. (I guess part of Ghriahim is thanks to Burntpork, but I have no explanation for Zelda)

This game is just gonna be too good, it'll be an experience.

 

[ExMachina]

I've already paid for the WM+ bundle, but it's still great to see that the review scores are up there. The wait continues to stretch out...

 

[Indyana]

You guys should clean your houses, that's gross.

They (everyone) should have played Xenoblade.

 

[Cygnus X-1]

OoT is the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club of video games. Hugely influential? Check. Stands the test of time? Yep. Overrated? At least a little. Still mind-blowing when you strip away the nostalgia? Absolutely.

Finishing it on 3DS again (thus refreshing my memory) I can tell you that it is one of the few games I really don't think they're overrated. Obviously excluding technical limits due to the hardware, I cannot see anything that could have been made better. And you?

 

[NEO0MJ]

Sorry, I'm lacking in knowledge been trying to keep myself pure by staying out of SS threads. I threw away my promise ring this morning and gave into HYPE.

His avatar has a cartoon, of course he likes Nintendo games.

 

[Cygnus X-1]

His avatar has a cartoon, of course he likes Nintendo games.

And you like Banjo-Kazooie

 

[cpp_is_king]

My Wii has been collecting dust for a long time, and because I hate Wii so much, I honestly haven't even given this game a second look. So a couple questions:

1) Is it playable with buttons and d-pads only? Do I have to shake my controller?
2) (Maybe a stupid question) Is there any backwards compatibility with Wii-U planned for Wii games? Will you be able to play this and other Wii games on the Wii-U?

 

[NEO0MJ]

And you like Banjo-Kazooie

I liked your old post better

1) Is it playable with buttons and d-pads only?
2) (Maybe a stupid question) Is there any backwards compatibility with Wii-U planned for Wii games? Will you be able to play this and other Wii games on the Wii-U?

1-No
2-Yes. But don't expect anything more than straight emulation(no AA or upscaling).

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

Wait...Edge gave it a 10/10
What a piece of shit score. I was expecting 15/10.
Bullshit, game will not live up to the hype.

 

[cpp_is_king]

I liked your old post better



1-No
2-Yes. But don't expect anything more than straight emulation(no AA or upscaling).

Meh, the answer to #1 is a dealbreaker for me. Arm getting tired after 10 minutes of play, like every other Wii game I've ever played, kills any possible enjoyment the game might bring.

If the answer to #2 is yes though, how does this work if there is no Wii-mote for the Wii-U?

 

[timetokill]

If the answer to #2 is yes though, how does this work if there is no Wii-mote for the Wii-U?

The Wii U still uses the Wiimote.

 

[jonno394]

Booked Friday 18th and Monday 21st off work a few weeks back in anticipation for this. Gonna pick up my pre-order on UK launch day and not leave the house for 4 days afterwards. Can't wait!

 

[Shepard]

My Wii has been collecting dust for a long time, and because I hate Wii so much, I honestly haven't even given this game a second look. So a couple questions:

1) Is it playable with buttons and d-pads only? Do I have to shake my controller?
2) (Maybe a stupid question) Is there any backwards compatibility with Wii-U planned for Wii games? Will you be able to play this and other Wii games on the Wii-U?

1) Yes it is =D You just have to buy one of these third party acessories:

 

[Cygnus X-1]

I liked your old post better

That could have been Grunty's revenge too

 

[Orayn]

Finishing it on 3DS again (thus refreshing my memory) I can tell you that it is one of the few games I really don't think they're overrated. Obviously excluding technical limits due to the hardware, I cannot see anything that could have been made better. And you?

I agree, I'm just giving it the doubt of the benefit.

 

[Exterminieren]

Meh, the answer to #1 is a dealbreaker for me. Arm getting tired after 10 minutes of play, like every other Wii game I've ever played, kills any possible enjoyment the game might bring.

If 10 minutes of playing Skyward Sword makes you tired, you have serious health problems.

 

[cpp_is_king]

If 10 minutes of playing Skyward Sword makes you tired, you have serious health problems.

Have you played it yet?

Trust me, my arm gets plenty of exercise ;-)

 

[Jocchan]

Arm getting tired after 10 minutes of play, like every other Wii game I've ever played

Honest question: do you have some kind of muscular disorder or atrophy? I'm asking because I can't imagine a healthy person getting tired after 10 minutes of playing, well, any Wii game.

Have you played it yet?

Trust me, my arm gets plenty of exercise ;-)

Oh.

 

[Insaniac]

Meh, the answer to #1 is a dealbreaker for me. Arm getting tired after 10 minutes of play, like every other Wii game I've ever played, kills any possible enjoyment the game might bring.

this always makes me laugh.

 

[SecretMoblin]

Have you played it yet?

Trust me, my arm gets plenty of exercise ;-)

Did you get tired playing Twilight Princess?

Because imagine that amount of movement, just with more precise controls. It's not like you'll be required to flail your arms around.

 

[Cygnus X-1]

Meh, the answer to #1 is a dealbreaker for me. Arm getting tired after 10 minutes of play, like every other Wii game I've ever played, kills any possible enjoyment the game might bring.

Haven't you tried to swing just your wrist?

 

[HYDE]

Waiting for the media blackout to pay off

I know very little about this game, it will be surprising and I'm sure I'll have a blast playing it.

me too, haven't watched a video in months. i am super stoked. how stoked you ask?...super!

 

[Jocchan]

Did you get tired playing Twilight Princess?

Because imagine that amount of movement, just with more precise controls. It's not like you'll be required to flail your arms around.

The controls are very different from Twilight Princess.

 

[pulga]

Meh, the answer to #1 is a dealbreaker for me. Arm getting tired after 10 minutes of play, like every other Wii game I've ever played, kills any possible enjoyment the game might bring.

Lay off the Cheetos and Mountain Dew, mang.

Have you played it yet?

Trust me, my arm gets plenty of exercise ;-)

I'd imagine your porn collection is very extensive!

 

[TacticalFox88]

A 10/10 from Edge? There's not enough "Holy Shit"s in the world. :O

 

[linko9]

Have you played it yet?

Trust me, my arm gets plenty of exercise ;-)

Ok, but if you're claiming that other Wii games make your arm tired, that means there's something not right. Because trust me, having played lots of Wii games for hours at a time, none of them make my arm tired. Obviously this game will require more movement than most other games, but if currently existing games tire you out, understand that you're an exception. Maybe you're just swinging the wiimote a lot harder than you have to?

 

[SecretMoblin]

The controls are very different from Twilight Princess.

I know, but you could play TP easily without getting "tired". SS won't require any more movement, just more precise movement.

 

[Orayn]

Meh, the answer to #1 is a dealbreaker for me. Arm getting tired after 10 minutes of play, like every other Wii game I've ever played, kills any possible enjoyment the game might bring.

If the answer to #2 is yes though, how does this work if there is no Wii-mote for the Wii-U?

Holy shit, who it's like a time machine to 2006!
Every old complaint is new again.

 

[pulga]

Guys, it's 2011. If people are STILL bitching about getting tired, just let them miss out on the awesomeness.

 

[NEO0MJ]

That could have been Grunty's revenge too

This reminds me that I still need to play that game.

Honest question: do you have some kind of muscular disorder or atrophy? I'm asking because I can't imagine a healthy person getting tired after 10 minutes of playing, well, any Wii game.

People should just admit they're too lazy to move their arms, not say they feel tired.

 

[Medalion]

100%?

Why not 101%?

FAIL!

*cancels preorder*

 

[Orayn]

Guys, it's 2011. If people are STILL bitching about getting tired, just let them miss out on the awesomeness.

It's for their own good - Best to rile them up now so they don't violently explode when the PS4 and Xbox 720 have motion controls right out of the box.

 

[SovanJedi]

Surely with the amount of fitness games this generation the whole "my arm gets tired after 10 minutes of waggle" argument should be done and dusted.

I on the other hand have been going to the gym 5 times a week for the last 3 months, I ought to be able to beat this game in a weekend, ROAR!

 

[pulga]

It's for their own good - Best to rile them up now so they don't violently explode when the PS4 and Xbox 720 have motion controls right out of the box.

I can already hear them huffing and puffing as they bang away on their keyboard!

 

[Red UFO]

Don't feed the troll, dudes.

 

[Orayn]

I can already hear them huffing and puffing as they bang away on their keyboard!

Feet will be shot, honor will be discussed, and there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
I will be IRL popcorn.gif-ing through all of it.

 

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

Wow! Honestly, I didn't expect it to be this good, from the two reviews so far.

35 hours is plenty of playing time, but for Zelda games, that's still short because Zelda games feel like it goes by too quickly. I poured in over 60 hours on Twilight Princess but I still felt like it was too short!

Is it really the best Zelda ever made? That's a very bold statement. I know I'll love it but I do want to see what other major reviewers give it.

With that said, I'm excited.

 

[beelzebozo]

my arm has been tired since i saw the first trailer.

 

[BurntPork]

Meh, the answer to #1 is a dealbreaker for me. Arm getting tired after 10 minutes of play, like every other Wii game I've ever played, kills any possible enjoyment the game might bring.

If the answer to #2 is yes though, how does this work if there is no Wii-mote for the Wii-U?

Your arm shouldn't get tired. The movements should still be pretty basic, and Zelda games have never been combat-heavy, so you'll get a ton of breaks. This isn't Wii Sports, after all.

 

[ThatObviousUser]