Skittzo0413
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People seem to be latching onto it because it's essentially the only negative. Which says a lot.
And the patch may have even removed this negative!
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | Review Thread
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People seem to be latching onto it because it's essentially the only negative. Which says a lot.
And the patch may have even removed this negative!
You mean like that other open world sandbox game that was absolutely torn to shreds by the press, GTAV.
Robot Pants
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Be happy bish isn't around anymore to make the thread for you cause he thought you were taking too long...Übermatik;231343482 said:
dangeraaron10
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Slay, Sideburns! Slay!
Rushersauce
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Agreed. This year is amazing for open world lovers! Horizon, BotW and RDR2. What a year!!
Patapwn
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The Last Guardian did NOT get a pass. Don't know where people are getting that
Like I said when the Edge review released, the fact Zelda reception is so good despite 900p/framerate issues, says all you need to know about how good the game is.
SodiumBenzoate
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Welp
I won't click on the last picture (I assume that's what the spoiler is), but those are gorgeous pictures.
Jonneh3003
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I honestly think frame rate doesn't matter when assessing a game, it's all about how fun it is.
adamantypants
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Jesus Christ
Never bought a Wii U, but I also don't want to spend $300 on one game...
Never bought a Wii U, but I also don't want to spend $300 on one game...
Yes.
Before anyone jumps on me for spoilers I should mention that this was revealed in an interview pre-release
Skittzo0413
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A game just being a "Zelda" game means nothing. Maybe all (most) Zelda games review so well because they're actually fantastic games?
Aonuma confirmed this a while ago, yes.
It does matter, however, the frame rate issues aren't as bad as people are making them out to be; at least not bad enough to negatively affect the gameplay.
Cheers, and keep in mind it looks better on the TV screen (better resolution, no compression). But go ahead, it's not a cutscene, just a lovely creepy walk
There are as many GOTY Awards by different publications as there are Horizon/Zelda comparison posts on Gaf.
By the time you complete Zelda, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe willbbe here. If you didn't play it, prepare to be entertained.
dynamitejim
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Wii U copy out for delivery! Pro controller charging (it works with Pro controller, right?). I'll only play an hour or so because I'm knee deep in Horizon and I want to finish that first.
Jonneh3003
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Yeah that's more what I mean. A bad frame rate can be a factor of a game not being fun, if it's constantly sluggish and jarring then it can distract from someone's enjoyment. The occasional drop is really nothing.
Hell yeah.
I honestly don't mind the dungeon thing (I mean I love Wind Waker anyway) but not letting you explore sunken Hyrule is that game's biggest sin. Getting there the first time is magical.
Remake when
DontBeThatGuy
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My god, these reviews... I might have to get a Switch.
Come on now. I'm in my early 40's and giddy like a child to play BotW tomorrow, but even I realize there's a heavy, heavy dose of nostalgia in that. Nostalgia is dripping from the reviews as well. And so what? Zelda's spectacular history is well deserved. But let's not kid ourselves.
Of course there are. But Zelda will easily be the game that wins the vast majority of those awards, and will be the consensus GOTY.
Okami Haundo
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Holy shit, reviews are better than I expected! Looks like I'll feel justified in buying a Switch! I honestly don't think I'd get through a game this long within the next month or so if I was playing on Wii-U. Not enough time in my day where I can sit in front of my TV and play games on it.
What games did ppl buy on PS4 or xbone on launch? Was it for power orrr....cuz most of those games were on PS3 and 360 as well
Still no a lot especially compared to craziness that PS4 is getting. Also after MK8 there is only Arms and Splatoon which still doesn't have a release date and could release as late as September. Much better to just wait till holidays as Switch should get a price cut or a pack in game by then.
Depends on what Rockstar will do with RDR2 I think. But yeah Zelda is at this point is a lock.
Lol, I'm in the same boat. I think the WiiU version will be more than fine. Don't let the hype get to you, it's the same game.
Lionel Richie
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Welp
I miss this series so much. I wish they would release a 5th one. Too bad they never got around to it. Yep, never happened, too bad.
kill me
We've already had a few.
Don't know why people gotta be mad. This is an achievement for the medium. We never get 98 Metacritics anymore.
I spent most of the day yesterday comparing Switch gameplay (docked) and Wii U gameplay and honestly both versions of the game have frame pacing issues and stutter. This made me decide to just grab the Wii U version because I already have that console. If you think you would like to play the majority of the game in handheld mode from what the reviews say that version performs quite flawlessly so there is THAT on the switch but if your primary means of playing the game is on your TV and you already have a Wii U it won't hurt to grab that version as both are hindered. I have also read/watched material from people playing the U version which backs up this claim.
JershJopstin
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I think you should put that in the OT.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=231343239&postcount=124
So people may nag less about the framerate issue because they only looked at the reviews thread, lol
It's worth getting it confirmed first. Lou admitted he didn't play long after the patch hit, could be placebo.
Skittzo0413
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I vehemently, 100% disagree. This is basically a brand new type of Zelda, so nostalgia should not be a factor in enjoyment of this game.
The only reason a "Zelda" game reviews better than a "Belda" game (RIP caipirinha) is because the team that makes Zelda games is one of the best game design teams in the business, and constantly knocks it out of the park. The name itself and the nostalgia would not be affecting essentially every reviewer's score.
But I can take the game to anywhere in my house just like the 3ds.
But the sync issues.
But the better performance.
But...
Gah....
StarStabbedMoon
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Fans have harped on it for technical issues, just like they are with Zelda, but it still got good reviews from critics. Linearity and Trico responsiveness were much bigger talking points than the framerate ever was.
Critics simply look past small technical issues most of the time. And they're right to do so. TLG was a great game.
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