-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Preview Thread
- Thread starter Dystify
- Start date
And yet here you are.
WordsintheWater
Member
Haha I know you're joking but frame rate so far is my only concern. It seems like gameplay and world doesn't have any negatives from what I've read. Seems like this game will be absolutely amazing.
brandonh83
Banned
People are just seeing lots of things they like.
On top of this it's a new Zelda. And previews are wildly positive.
And it's a game that was announced 3 years ago that has seen multiple delays.
There's obviously excitement over how good the game looks, how positive the press is about it so far, seeing lots of cool shit in the videos and whatnot, and simply having a positive outlook about a game that we've been excited about for years now to play.
On top of this it's a new Zelda. And previews are wildly positive.
And it's a game that was announced 3 years ago that has seen multiple delays.
There's obviously excitement over how good the game looks, how positive the press is about it so far, seeing lots of cool shit in the videos and whatnot, and simply having a positive outlook about a game that we've been excited about for years now to play.
Wonder if they tried 720p output from the dock instead of 1080p. Will the game still render and 900p ou 720p?
Bruuuhhhhhhhhhhh
I look forward to your and Kirk's eventual impressions on the podcast.
wait what?
If this is your first Zelda game, then something to keep a note of. Nintendo games generally always favor inputs over animations. Meaning that you can change the action of the screen pretty much anytime you wish, unlike, say, Dark Souls. When watching it feels like the game has rough cuts in the animation, but playing it is entirely different, you will appreciate the responsive controls I assure you (provided the Joy Con fiasco is solved
).I'm sorry come again? There is Blood moon in this?
...... Please god help me get through these seven, extremely rough days ahead of me.
That's more of a hardware impression than an impression on the game itself... I'd check the Switch Preview thread for that answer.
Charles Brandon
Member
some of the nitpicking in here is ridiculous
We have multiple sources hinting that this is a contender for the all time list, maybe the top ten or better and there are people pissing and moaning about frame drops.
Does it matter? Really?
We have multiple sources hinting that this is a contender for the all time list, maybe the top ten or better and there are people pissing and moaning about frame drops.
Does it matter? Really?
SpiceMelange
Member
I don't think the textures are any different, it's just a by-product of direct capture footage vs filming your screen offhand. That frame pacing though, yikes.
I never understood comments like these. Are we not allowed to find some aspects disappointing?
ARGH. I hate this reductive argument. Yes the game will likely be amazing. We can still be concerned about the framerate. Framerate is important, whether a game is good or bad.
What would you like us to discuss instead? Just praise? Or is a little bit of criticism allowed - just not framerate talk?
SpookyBlackFish
Member
This. Sounds. All. So. Good. Please, very please, will you come soon next friday?
I have this feeling, as if this certain picture from the booklet of Zelda I is coming alive. You know, which picture I mean. This let my imagination thrive when I was a kid back in the day. It made me imagine how big of an adventure TLoZ was.
I have this feeling, as if this certain picture from the booklet of Zelda I is coming alive. You know, which picture I mean. This let my imagination thrive when I was a kid back in the day. It made me imagine how big of an adventure TLoZ was.
BrainZEROX
Member
Yes. Depends on what the hardware is capable of, not the year it's out.
Silent_Ocarina
Member
This is actually one of the reasons I don't like more "realistic" animations in other games. Sometimes I just want my character to turn around on a dime while running. A lot of games these days force me to do either a weird circular pivot or a sluggish turning animation. I appreciate the detail, but I prefer function over form in those cases.wait what?
If this is your first Zelda game, then something to keep a note of. Nintendo games generally always favor inputs over animations. Meaning that you can change the action of the screen pretty much anytime you wish, unlike, say, Dark Souls. When watching it feels like the game has rough cuts in the animation, but playing it is entirely different, you will appreciate the responsive controls I assure you (provided the Joy Con fiasco is solved
Jonneh3003
Banned
Of course not. So many of the all time greats have frame rate dips.
It's fine to discuss it though.
othersteve
Member
Can only discuss the first five hours.
Inferno313
Banned
Ocarina of Time ran at 240p at 20 frames per second!
Yes, I understand that standards have changed. Don't @ me.
The Third Heat
Neo Member
I'm the exact opposite. Fun at first, but I get to the point where if I hear the same song over and over again, I lose my mind. One of the reasons I struggle with a lot of JRPGs is because the music may be good, but it never. stops. playing.
Those games were linear, but they tried masking it in their design. MM did a decent job.
Wind Waker came closest.
But none of them really had that sense of wonder and exploration.
RareFantasy64
Member
I played Dragon Quest VIII and Twilight Princess around the same time back in 2006ish. I remember being very let down by *TP and floored by the sense of adventure DQ VIII brought with it's take on traveling an open world map. I know it isnt fair to compare a traditional JRPG with an adventure game but it was around this time I was beginning to feel Zelda fatigue. As I'm watching these gameplay clips and reading impressions, I feel Zelda has achieved things I wanted to find in the series but had not been getting and I'm so impressed Nintendo made this game. I feel this game completely nails a unique sense of traveling and adventuring that no other game has quite gotten down yet.
*the HD remaster of Twilight Princess has completely changed my opinion on TP now though. I appreciate TP immensely more and love it. I do still have complaints about the open world lacking to reach much of its potential, but after OOT and MM, it's my favorite 3D Zelda.
*the HD remaster of Twilight Princess has completely changed my opinion on TP now though. I appreciate TP immensely more and love it. I do still have complaints about the open world lacking to reach much of its potential, but after OOT and MM, it's my favorite 3D Zelda.
Rapscallion
Member
Played it a bit last night at a demo event Nintendo had. It was smooth. the water color-esque esthetic really comes out more appealing in person.
Really only played it for 20 mins, so obviously didn't get too far, but the gameplay was pretty smooth and intuitive. I was sneaking up to moblins, pushing stones, and climbing everything really quickly with relative ease.
Switch also seemed sturdy and well made. Switching back and forth was a cool transition, but there was a tiny lag between when the transition between playing on the switch itself to the pro-controller. Nothing major, just noticeable.
Really only played it for 20 mins, so obviously didn't get too far, but the gameplay was pretty smooth and intuitive. I was sneaking up to moblins, pushing stones, and climbing everything really quickly with relative ease.
Switch also seemed sturdy and well made. Switching back and forth was a cool transition, but there was a tiny lag between when the transition between playing on the switch itself to the pro-controller. Nothing major, just noticeable.
Yeah I'm really hoping the music in this highlights video plays during some overworld traversal. It's really good.
RareFantasy64
Member
I keep seeing jschrier's comment quoted. Is that user someone with a review copy of the game? Pardon my ignorance
TalentAlwaysWins
Banned
So all the graphics and frame rate issues should be overlooked because it's being hyped??
Lovely combat compilation from Gamespot. Nothing spoilery really.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So0QgL7AaAc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So0QgL7AaAc
Easily fixable with a patch, graphics don't look too bad. Looks nice actually the art style saves it.
Dark Cloud
Member
Yes. He's reviewing the game.
FloweryMarston
Member
I am extremely happy that the reaction is super positive. I need this and mario odyssey to be phenomenal, really happy for aonuma and co. too, it seems like they finally hit the homerun
He's Jason Schreier, a journalist for Kotaku.
RareFantasy64
Member
Thanks. I'm so excited ^_^
Good to know. I had no clue
Inferno313
Banned
Yes, he's Jason Schrier, a writer for Kotaku. He's revieweing the game.
papercan55
Member
lot or press are saying the final version runs much better than the demo build going round at the events.
Haha cheers! Just enjoy taking them I guess.
Ahhh. But isn't that just the great plateu, which has been covered to dead already?
D
Deleted member 752119
Unconfirmed Member
I really wish Wii U versions were out too. Very curious how the frame rate is there. Decent chance it's better since it's in 720p and doesn't have as much detail in grass and other stuff.
I'll likely get it there in any case as I don't plan to get a Switch anytime soon. But definitely want to make sure my hunch is correct, or at least the frame rate isn't notably worse than Switch, before buying. No biggie as I can wait for post launch reviews as I'm playing Horizon and Mass Effect first anyway.
Of course it matters. It is an important detail after all.
The fact that it is being regarded as an "all time classic" by some even with these problems is a testament of the game itself. But it shouldn't be ignored.
FreedomFighter
Member
Framerate is very important, but why are folks so super intolerant with this game in particular when there are plenty of games on PS4 and XB1 that don't perform so well, as DF has documented. There will be plenty of games in 2017 on all systems that do not perform as smoothly as we would like.
Just seems the outrage is a bit selective here.
Dark Cloud
Member
I can't wait for Super Mario Odyssey. It should be epic.
2017 might be one of the greatest years of gaming ever.
OrbitalBeard
Member
You can finish that portion of the game in much less than five hours if you wish.
FreedomFighter
Member
Yeah, minimalist music approach is a bit of a letdown for me as well.After watching some of the gameplay videos in awe, I realized the only letdown for me is that music doesn't constantly play. Love that about Skyrim and Zelda could have endless melodies to adventure to.
In a funny coincidence, I immediately unpaused the Gaming Anthems playlist on Spotify after watching the videos and guess what played?? The Zelda theme!!