FindMyFarms
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Have there been any impressions on the Wii U version? That's the one I'd ideally be getting.
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Spine_Ripper
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I was thinking to myself yesterday that this game will probably be better than OoT. But then I told myself to calm my happy ass down, I'm just being a hyperbolic fanboy. Don't get too hyped or else you'll be disappointed.
Then I woke up and entered this thread.
Then I woke up and entered this thread.
Inferno313
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I don't think press were sent that version of the game.
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Never played a Zelda game for more than an hour, but this game is looking great. I doubt I will get to play it any time soon as I won't be getting a Wii U or a Switch, but I'm jealous.
honestly, it's because they continue to push hardware. It happens in open world games. It's is a port of a game with different architecture, but that isn't really relevant. No matter how powerful the hardware, the devs will always try to squeeze the best they can out of it within time allotted. Saying things like "it should be running at 60 frames" gives the impression that you don't quite understand how the process work in making a game.
Horizon is a great example of devs pushing the system as much as they can. It too has frame dips, but the game is so fantastic (at least based on reviews) it doesn't really matter in the grand scheme of things. While I understand the worry of technical issues. Saying "X shouldn't be happening in 20XX" is just flawed.
Yes? Visual and technical issues hamper my enjoyment of a game. It's a visual interactive medium, these things are important. Frankly it potentially being an all time great really makes the frame rate and IQ issues that much more painful.
Chezzymann
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How do I stop myself from organisming constantly from pure euphoric gaming bliss while playing this game. Seriously I think it might be too good for me to play
othersteve
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That's like the first hour. Any of the surrounding regions pretty much are fair game, as that's where I traveled to during my time with the game at that point. I actually used a stopwatch :-O
Edit: I should clarify. It was MY first hour, as I'd already experienced everything there was to see on the plateau before even owning this game. So I sped through it.
SpiceMelange
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Gaffest GAF post I've seen in a while
Dark Cloud
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I'm ready to skip this next week and jump straight to Friday!
None, all Switch so far. As it stands, I'm not going to pre-order the game on Wii U until I know what the deal is with that version.
Astral Dog
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I don't this game will age that well like the Wind Waker. Those "realistic" textures can look hideous and they need a total overhaul,unfortunately thats unlikely to happen.
Linkstrikesback
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You're almost certainly not going to hear any new information on the Wii U version until the game releases. Either from the public/gaffers, or reviewers going out and buying their own copies.
Considering that switch handheld is stronger than wii u in every way, it doesn't tell us anything.
Astral Dog
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Has always feel like a lame excuse tbh :/
I understand how it feels when you wish the system you are playing on was more powerful but this is weird.
Nothing below PS4 at the very least (including Xbox ONE) should be happening in 2017 but here we are.
With a Wii U handheld, and its alright.
The street date for the Wii U version will probably be broken at some point next week, so we will get impressions.
Frozenprince
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Loooooooooord I cannot wait another week.
ClayKavalier
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I'm curious about a couple things but want to avoid spoilers, yes/ no answers would be very appreciated.
Does this have the traditional items like hookshot, hammer, various staffs, and others that are primarily used for puzzles? From the videos I've seen it looks like there's just bombs, bow and arrow, and weapons.
If yes to the above, can you get them in any order like Link Between Worlds? Seems like an obvious yes due to how the game works but just curious to confirm.
Does this have the traditional items like hookshot, hammer, various staffs, and others that are primarily used for puzzles? From the videos I've seen it looks like there's just bombs, bow and arrow, and weapons.
If yes to the above, can you get them in any order like Link Between Worlds? Seems like an obvious yes due to how the game works but just curious to confirm.
WiiRevolution1
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Any news about an ingame timer? Since theres no Activity Log on Switch (The dumb parental thing is not a AL) an ingame timer would be really, really nice.
Maaaaaardy
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I'm playing this on a Wii U on an OLED.
How the fuck this will look is anyones guess.
How the fuck this will look is anyones guess.
I hope so...
Vic_Viper
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Has there been any videos or articles that discuss the Wii U version recently? Wanna know if they were able to get the frame rate locked at 30 or if there were still lots of dips like there were in the E3 Demos?
Also is it the Wolf Link Amiibo from Twilight Princess HD that works with Breath of the Wild and unlocks the Wolf companion?
Also is it the Wolf Link Amiibo from Twilight Princess HD that works with Breath of the Wild and unlocks the Wolf companion?
Lionel Richie
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I fully expect this game to be GOTG. Never bet against Zelda.
victreeb3l
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Probably already posted, but:
LOL
Reminds me of that one hilarious scene from Transformers Prime where Megatron throws a bunch of Vehicons at the Autobots.
Spine_Ripper
Member
I've been procrastinating my homework all week just reading GAF, watching vids, etc. This week is gonna be brutal.
Loooooooooord I cannot wait another week.
And I ordered on Amazon 😩
Nintendo only sent out Switch press copies. And yes that amiibo is what unlocks wolf link companion
Discomurf
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Its hard to know until someone compares the final retail copy... the last clip we have of the Wii U version is from december and had some slight framerate issues IMO.
That said, I do think the Wii U version already looks like it may have more bloom, better contrast + dynamic lighting though - at least in the indoor scenes. So that might be the one strength to this version.
You're oversimplifying things. There are many techniques to improve the frame rate in an open world game, if that would be the way prove the game is released in 2017. The easiest way is probably by lowering the drawing distance. No open world game has endless drawing distance, regardless of hardware.
Since the Switch version drawing distance is larger than the Wii U drawing distance. But since both Wii U and Switch versions have frame rate drops, it seems clear that Nintendo tried to find the tradeoff point where the hardware could be pushed as far as possible without sacrificing gameplay enjoyment.
On the PC, this could easily be solvable by a user menu, but on a console, this is usually a design choice.
If there aren't frame drops at crucial locations in the gameplay, I personally can live with a 99% 30 fps Zelda game.
I doubt it's harder than Nioh. Though it suppose to me the most challenging Zelda game so take that as you will.
Skittzo0413
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For the way you asked it, it seems like the answer is no.
nintendoman58
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Aaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh why didn't I preooooooordeeeeeeeerrrr
BFIB
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Game or console? Retailers will have some available for purchase, time to pitch a tent.
I don't think it's hard in that way. Since you can go anywhere in BotW, you'll eventually end up in places where you aren't prepared for the situation.
To die here seems to be part of the learning process.
the previewers love it - but with your concerns, maybe you should wait this one out just to be on the safe side.
You can still get Zelda at Best Buy......unless you're referring to the Switch itself.
It is for 90% of the time. But when the actions ramps up, and even on occassions of traveling trough the word, it can go to slomo or even freeze a fraction of a second.
Doesn't change that this game is a marvel, mind you.
*Pats back*
It's OK man buddy, it's OK.
Hyped for Zelda, but here's to hoping RDR2 isn't delayed.
No chance at all of it being harder than Nioh. "A lot" doesn't even begin to describe how often people are saying in Nioh. Most land at 100-500 deaths, it seems.
Deadpool_X
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See, and for this title, it's a big positive. It feels like Nintendo wants the environment to become your home in this game. It's where you live, where you sleep, and where you eat. The sounds of nature are a big part of the environmental setting here. One of the most relaxing things for me is sitting outside in the summer, listening to the sounds of lawnmowers and birds in the background. Just thinking about it now brings feelings of warmth and relaxation.
I mean, I get it. Zelda games have always had constant soundtracks, but this game has such a peaceful exploration vibe to me, and I think the sparse soundtrack mixed in with the sounds of the world will be perfect.
The game is absolutely gorgeous
What I spoilered aren't really spoilers, but since you asked for a simple reply I tagged the explanation anyways
The press didn't receive wiiU versions (yet?)
No.
Not like in older zelda's. It does have a variety of hammers though (but they break, like almost all gear). As far as I could see, when you need a hammer to solve a puzzle there will be one nearby somewhere, or an enemy will carry a hammer that you'll have to defeat.
Since it's a no, this doesn't apply.
From what i've read you get some of the classic zelda items quite early in the game.
Most importantly, Botw doesn't seem to rely on unique items per dungeon to solve it's puzzles, most puzzles are physics based on based on using the items you get near the beginning of the game in unique ways.
Most importantly, Botw doesn't seem to rely on unique items per dungeon to solve it's puzzles, most puzzles are physics based on based on using the items you get near the beginning of the game in unique ways.
The press didn't receive wiiU versions (yet?)
I do expect a patch later on. But afaik, docked or handheld mode use the same clockfrequency for the CPU (because developers need to use the same physics for 720 or 1080 games). It's the GPU that gets downgraded.