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[LotusHD]

I've gotten multiple messages that asked me to put a certain quote in the OP that compares it to a certain game, but no, sorry. This is all about Zelda.

Damn people are petty huh

Lol it looks like Shadow of the Colossus graphics, a PS2 game. God you fanboys get so defensive. I have a switch pre-ordered and will be getting Zelda day one. I'm just pointing out the obvious visuals. Keep kidding yourself then, its fine.

Once again, just no.

 

[MHWilliams]

Yeah, I just did a quick test, capturing the same scene in handheld and docked mode.

I think Docked Mode has some color issues and that's where the haze in captured videos comes from. Doesn't have anything to do with compression.

Giant Bomb was extremely positive on the bombcast, just overly gushing about the game in general. Some snippets:

- Very lively, does not feel empty at all
- Multiple towns
- sense of discovery unlike any other Zelda since the first Zelda
- constant feeling of accomplishment when discovering new stuff
- Discovered an area where enemies killed you in one hit
- Discovered first dungeon in 25 hours
- unlike with Skyward Sword, wasn't trying to push through the "bullshit" to get the first dungeon because they were enjoying the world of BOTW so much.
- no handholding, learn the mechanics through your own gameplay experiences
- All shrines so far can be solved with all the Stasis mechanics given early in the game
- going to be a "long" review, so much to talk about
- frame dips at times, specifically in towns with weather and NPCs effecting drops. Not frequent though
- graphically, it was strange to go straight from Horizon to BOTW but obviously they have totally different artsyles

Half of that we weren't allowed to talk about!

 

[Tajaz2426]

I still don't understand what you mean when you say you started gaming four years ago but haven't played anything since the '90s.

In the second paragrapgh I said that I haven't games since the early 90s. I am new to the technical side of this since I hadn't pick up a controller since then. That was all.

Meaning, I just started gaming again in 2013.

I don't want to throw this thread off, if this was a misunderstanding, I'll own it. My bad.

 

[Caelus]

From the Zelda Facebook page, since this is the Zelda hype thread right now thought it'd be fitting here.

 

[Kouriozan]

- Discovered an area where enemies killed you in one hit

 

[Rodin]

I doubt it's an error. Odds are it fucks up performance in the bigger shrines

But it's still in the open world, we discussed this even too much.

You are saying they look the same?

That's a bullshot btw lol, it didn't run in 1024x575

Yeah, I just did a quick test, capturing the same scene in handheld and docked mode.

I think Docked Mode has some color issues and that's where the haze in captured videos comes from. Doesn't have anything to do with compression.

Can you try to put both the console and the TV in full RGB range?

 

[H3xum]

IDK who GameXplain is, but, their quote made me smile from side to side

Can't wait

 

[Nightengale]

A lot of the previews here read like extensions of the already impressive E3 preview from last year, so it's not a huge surprise really. If anything, for it to be less glowing than what we've heard would be the real surprise. It's no surprise, looking at how Zelda is treated, that this is Nintendo being 100% confident in the product. More so than any Nintendo game I've seen in years, even Smash/Kart.

That being said, to hear that NPC and world is lively is really exciting. The biggest concern I had for the game was that it might be a bit too empty, but if it's dynamic with a lot of rich NPC interaction that is great.

 

[Peltz]

Giant Bomb was extremely positive on the bombcast, just overly gushing about the game in general. Some snippets:

- Very lively, does not feel empty at all
- Multiple towns
- sense of discovery unlike any other Zelda since the first Zelda
- constant feeling of accomplishment when discovering new stuff
- Discovered an area where enemies killed you in one hit
- Discovered first dungeon in 25 hours
- unlike with Skyward Sword, wasn't trying to push through the "bullshit" to get the first dungeon because they were enjoying the world of BOTW so much.
- no handholding, learn the mechanics through your own gameplay experiences
- All shrines so far can be solved with all the Stasis mechanics given early in the game
- going to be a "long" review, so much to talk about
- frame dips at times, specifically in towns with weather and NPCs effecting drops. Not frequent though
- graphically, it was strange to go straight from Horizon to BOTW but obviously they have totally different artsyles

25 hours before hitting the first dungeon. WOWOWOW

 

[LordKano]

Has someone snapped screenshots with the capture button ? I'd like to see how compressed they are.

 

[serenewarfare]

Yeah, I just did a quick test, capturing the same scene in handheld and docked mode.

I think Docked Mode has some color issues and that's where the haze in captured videos comes from. Doesn't have anything to do with compression.

You mentioned gyro aiming is on by default. How does it work when the JoyCons are separated, like if you are holding one in each hand?

 

[TheKingOfSheep]

I think it was in the preview by Gamexplain, they drew a comparison between the npc outines in BotW and MM, and stressed that the npc routines in BotW were more elaborate. That has me excited. I just wish someone could say something about the story. Can't really wait 5 days longer for a review.

 

[MADGAME]

Either Link has a part time job as janitor of Hyrule or he will literally mop the floor with enemies.

Spoiler

or mop up Bokoblin dung

 

[PapaEmeritus]

These previews are making me froth at the mouth, Dark Souls x Skyrim.

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

Giant Bomb was extremely positive on the bombcast, just overly gushing about the game in general. Some snippets:

- Very lively, does not feel empty at all
- Multiple towns
- sense of discovery unlike any other Zelda since the first Zelda
- constant feeling of accomplishment when discovering new stuff
- Discovered an area where enemies killed you in one hit
- Discovered first dungeon in 25 hours
- unlike with Skyward Sword, wasn't trying to push through the "bullshit" to get the first dungeon because they were enjoying the world of BOTW so much.
- no handholding, learn the mechanics through your own gameplay experiences
- All shrines so far can be solved with all the Stasis mechanics given early in the game
- going to be a "long" review, so much to talk about
- frame dips at times, specifically in towns with weather and NPCs effecting drops. Not frequent though
- graphically, it was strange to go straight from Horizon to BOTW but obviously they have totally different artsyles

First dungeon in 25 hours? Yep, now I'm definitely worried.

 

[ekim]

Yeah, I just did a quick test, capturing the same scene in handheld and docked mode.

I think Docked Mode has some color issues and that's where the haze in captured videos comes from. Doesn't have anything to do with compression.

Is there any noticeable difference outside of the resolution between the two modes? (less grass, shorter draw distance etc)

 

[Gurish]

I'm a PS4 only owner but going by the previews even I can admit it seems like an easy GOTY winner and the best game this gen so far, obviously if it will keep this level for the entire game.

 

[Skiesofwonder]

Also, Giant Bomb confirmed that the same quirky charm of the recent Zelda games is all over Breath of the Wild.

I'm assuming they are referring to the NPCs/towns.

 

[UnemployedVillain]

Wasn't sure what we were allowed to talk about here. But allow me to offer a bit more detail since it's been discussed (and it appears after reviewing guidelines it's okay as long as it isn't specific): NPCs have conversations that are literally dynamic. Their commentary changes according to not only weather, but even factors such as time of day and what you are holding or doing at times. And the dialogue is integrated into the conversation; it isn't a separate bubble or an obviously out-of-place blurb. It actually seems authentic.

 

[Aaronrules380]

25 hours before the first dungeon. WOWOWOW

Metrics like that are fairly irrelevant for this type of game given how different the experience will be depending on where you choose to go after the plateau as well as individual gameplay style

 

[FreedomFighter]

This game sounds like it's going to be outstanding and I'm getting the sense of anticipation and euphoria I got just before OoT dropped.

I'm still not reading the previews though. I'm on a total blackout but the quotes in OP have me so excited.

 

[Caelus]

First dungeon in 25 hours? Yep, now I'm definitely worried.

People play the game differently, the game doesn't force you to jump from story beat to story beat, you could probably reach the dungeon in less if you don't want to explore part of the world.

 

[phanphare]

Looks huge and fun. PS2 graphics though... seriously. Washed out and flat with very little detail. I find it hard to believe that it was the actual art direction choice, but more of a hardware limitation for how big the game/world actually is.

so you've never played a ps2 game

;p

 

[wild wild rice]

Also, Giant Bomb confirmed that the same quirky charm of the recent Zelda games is all over Breath of the Wild.

I'm assuming they are referring to the NPCs/towns.

I figured it would be, but hallelujah nonetheless.

 

[Deleted member 10571]

Is the Beastcast spoilery at all, or can I hear it without being afraid?

 

[GinoFelino]

You are saying they look the same?

Oh man I love Link's outfit here

 

[Kouriozan]

Metrics like that are fairly irrelevant for this type of game given how different the experience will be depending on where you choose to go after the plateau as well as individual gameplay style

Exactly, even more when you can reach the final boss in 5 hours.

 

[Coffinhal]

First dungeon in 25 hours? Yep, now I'm definitely worried.

As far as I understood it depends on your playstyle and focus you give whether you find dungeons quickly or not.

 

[Nintenleo]

Having just completed it, we couldn't help but think of Horizon Zero Dawn while playing Breath Of The Wild, and how simplistic it now seems compared to Zelda

Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2017/02/24/the-l...-on-preview-eye-opener-6470487/#ixzz4ZcLZQ6iT

Shit, I didn't expect that.

It's gonna be a long week.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

No IGN preview?

"After finally figuring out how to get out of the stasis chamber upon starting Breath of the Wild, we very much look forward to the adventures this brave new world has in store for us"
-Preview in Progress-

 

[serenewarfare]

First dungeon in 25 hours? Yep, now I'm definitely worried.

Worried about what?

The way he explained it is that you don't have to play for 25 hours to get to a dungeon, it just took him 25 hours because he was doing so much exploration and side stuff.

 

[Baroquemantic]

Ugh, I really want to play this.

 

[geordiemp]

http://www.gamerevolution.com/featu...he-wild-is-like-the-witness-meets-dont-starve

Although players were solving line puzzles rather than interacting with full 3D environments, the game flow of completing quick puzzle sections with travel in-between is a quality that both games share. And just like in The Witness

There are times I've felt like I'm playing a survival game, most notably Don't Starve

I wish I could say I enjoy the combat. It's not that it's bad, it's just boring

Best write up explaining ow the game plays - great if you like survival and exploration.

 

[spekkeh]

I'm pretty new to gaming as I have said, I only started in late 2013, but can someone explain to me why this game isn't getting torn to shreds for it visuals? The pixelation, it is smudgy, barely any detail on anything, the white haze across the screen, etc. I don't know all the proper names for things, sorry.

Is this just the way the games are, or is it because it is Zelda? I have seen games get chopped to bits because of this, I'm just wondering, as I have a Switch on pre-order and I can't wait to play this game. The last Zelda game I played was the first as I have games since the early 90s, so I am still learning my way around this hobby.

No need to beat me up either, I am curious.

1080p60™ was a very successful PR strategy by Sony on the back of which they sold a ton of PS4s. Before 2013 very few people really cared about perfect IQ; after the SNES the weakest console won out every single time. People by and large didn't give a shit. Now that Sony GAF + PC GAF make up 60% of our community, you'll hear people incessantly talking about jaggies and image quality like it means something (this will likely die out some time after Scorpio releases).

It being Zelda at best makes game journalists and fans for a second realize this series is a lot older than the clean graphics malarkey, so in that sense might influence the way people talk about it yeah.

 

[Aaronrules380]

Is the Beastcast spoilery at all, or can I hear it without being afraid?

It's not. Keep in mind embargoes still prevent any major spoilers from being discussed at all

 

[Sir_Crocodile]

- sense of discovery unlike any other Zelda since the first Zelda

I guess they never played zelda 2

- Discovered first dungeon in 25 hours

I am 100% sure they are not allowed to talk about that lol. Reviewers are only allowed to comment on stuff they found in the first 5 hours.

 

[Roi]

What? Discovering the first temple after 25 hours?! How is that a positive thing?! I'm playing Twilight Princess right now and that is almost the play time I have right now and I'm at 3/4 of the game!

 

[ubiblu]

As far as I understood it depends on your playstyle and focus you give wether you find dungeons quickly or not.

Spot on. Pending any mandatory quests to 'get' to the dungeons, I can see people easily hitting them within a few hours.

 

[takriel]

"After finally figuring out how to get out of the stasis chamber upon starting Breath of the Wild, we very much look forward to the adventures this brave new world has in store for us"
-Preview in Progress-

Ha, nice one!

 

[serenewarfare]

Is the Beastcast spoilery at all, or can I hear it without being afraid?

It's fine. They never go into detail on anything other than how they feel about the game.

 

[Orniletter]

You are saying they look the same?

Why post another Zelda picture ? We all know it doesn't look....

...wait a minute...

 

[King of Cups]

I'm living vicariously through this thread, as the only preview I touched was the one from Retronauts. No offense to any other outlets, I just do not want to overload myself on hype.

My expectations are already well above a comfortable ceiling... just have to make it several more days.

 

[Aostia]

This is mine, in Italian, if someone is interested:
http://www.switchitalia.it/2017/02/24/the-legend-of-zelda-breath-of-the-wild/

Basically, the game seems VERY promising, even for someone like me that doesn't love open world games "per sé".
The level of detail offered so far is incredible, to me. The "sperimentation" they push the player to do in so many aspects of the game is outstanding

 

[Sesuadra]

Wasn't sure what we were allowed to talk about here. But allow me to offer a bit more detail since it's been discussed (and it appears after reviewing guidelines it's okay as long as it isn't specific): NPCs have conversations that are literally dynamic. Their commentary changes according to not only weather, but even factors such as time of day and what you are holding or doing at times. And the dialogue is integrated into the conversation; it isn't a separate bubble or an obviously out-of-place blurb. It actually seems authentic.

This blew my mind more than anything else in the previews. That's amazing

 

[killroy87]

Yeah, I just did a quick test, capturing the same scene in handheld and docked mode.

I think Docked Mode has some color issues and that's where the haze in captured videos comes from. Doesn't have anything to do with compression.



Half of that we weren't allowed to talk about!

Haha, I was gonna ask, but not really my place.

 

[GhostTrick]

Glad to see that the Switch capture button take up to 1080p!! Might be the best news of the day.

1080p but shitty compression. Worst news of the day :/

 

[blue_phazon]

What? Discovering the first temple after 25 hours?! How is that a positive thing?!

Because they were having so much fun being sidetracked. It doesn't mean the first dungeon takes 25 hours to get to. Just that they personally took that time

 

[Yoshimitsu126]

From the Zelda Facebook page, since this is the Zelda hype thread right now thought it'd be fitting here.

Hold up, we can do selfies like WW:HD? Please tell me something like tingle bottle exists for Wii U since it still has miiverse functionality.

 

[LordKano]

1080p but shitty compression. Worst news of the day :/

Need to see some captures first. Do you have any ?

 

[Neoweee]

What? Discovering the first temple after 25 hours?! How is that a positive thing?!

Then go to them sooner. Problem solved?

It's an open world game.