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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D |OT| of |OoT|
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Smiles and Cries
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Gravijah said:
so evil those chickens are not stationary it took me forever to work it out and I played this game when it came out the first time and still forgot where those fools where
WiiRevolution1
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I beat this game on 6/23
Since I like the activity log so much I will post my stats when I beat the game.
Playtime: 17:18 (#3 among all logs)
Times Played: 9
average Playtime: 1:55 (#1 among all logs)
Pretty good if I do say so myself. I only played once before but playing again and in the updated graphics, controls, touch screen layouts, and 3d has been awsome.
The final battle a cutscenes with the new graphics was just awsome!
I must say I'm glad I was willing to look more into sidequests. Because I never got the Lens of Truth on my first playthrouh. The Shadow Temple makes sense now!
Also (final dungeon item spoilers)
Since I like the activity log so much I will post my stats when I beat the game.
Playtime: 17:18 (#3 among all logs)
Times Played: 9
average Playtime: 1:55 (#1 among all logs)
Pretty good if I do say so myself. I only played once before but playing again and in the updated graphics, controls, touch screen layouts, and 3d has been awsome.
The final battle a cutscenes with the new graphics was just awsome!
I must say I'm glad I was willing to look more into sidequests. Because I never got the Lens of Truth on my first playthrouh. The Shadow Temple makes sense now!
Also (final dungeon item spoilers)
Why did you need the sidequests for Fire Arrows? Ug It shouldnt require anything thats a side quest jeez. The only part where i looked online to see what to do because I wanted to finish the game and I knew they were'nt in the dungeon. I pretty much guessed you needed fire arrows but I had no idea where to get them! Totally didnt remember that at all on my first playthrough...
Last boss spoiler:
Edit:
I'm so happy they fixed Ganondorf's cape, in the N64 version after you beat him and he falls to his knees then on his face, his cape would fall right through him and sort of spread like a puddle of... cape. Now it acts like a cape.
Edit:
I feel like I said the word "cape" way too many times.
Dwight Schrute
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WiiRevolution1 said:
BUt... you NEED it to nenter the shadow temple....
Just finished it.
This game has aged amazingly well. Like, there are things that I can point at and say, "Hey, other games did that better."
Combat? As I said earlier, it's basically hold block, then attack when you deflect their attacks.
Puzzles? Nothing really goes beyond basic block pushing and torch lighting.
Dungeons? The largest and most complex dungeon in this game is short and straightforward compared to anything in, say, Twilight Princess.
Overworld? A couple tiny towns and a big, open field. The size of Hyrule Field isn't nearly as impressive as it once was after experiencing the ocean of Wind Waker or the vast expanses of Twilight Princess (and that's just within the Zelda series; let's not even get into modern open world games), and the overworld in Majora's Mask is far more dense, with far more stuff to do.
Yet, none of this really matters. It still all comes together in an amazingly tight package. Even if this stuff was done better in more recent games, none of it is really done poorly in this one. Even the dull combat doesn't hamper the game due to being relatively infrequent.
On top of the game in general being great, the additions to this version make it even better. The improved graphics and framerate. The gyro aiming, which I think surprised everyone by actually being good. The touch screen item management, which I don't think is getting enough credit. The water temple. The 3D. They managed to touch up some of the issues the original had just due to being so old without actually changing the content of the game.
Just overall fantastic. I actually wasn't planning on getting it at launch, but the soundtrack thing and several other deals pushed me over the edge. And I'm glad I did.
This game has aged amazingly well. Like, there are things that I can point at and say, "Hey, other games did that better."
Combat? As I said earlier, it's basically hold block, then attack when you deflect their attacks.
Puzzles? Nothing really goes beyond basic block pushing and torch lighting.
Dungeons? The largest and most complex dungeon in this game is short and straightforward compared to anything in, say, Twilight Princess.
Overworld? A couple tiny towns and a big, open field. The size of Hyrule Field isn't nearly as impressive as it once was after experiencing the ocean of Wind Waker or the vast expanses of Twilight Princess (and that's just within the Zelda series; let's not even get into modern open world games), and the overworld in Majora's Mask is far more dense, with far more stuff to do.
Yet, none of this really matters. It still all comes together in an amazingly tight package. Even if this stuff was done better in more recent games, none of it is really done poorly in this one. Even the dull combat doesn't hamper the game due to being relatively infrequent.
On top of the game in general being great, the additions to this version make it even better. The improved graphics and framerate. The gyro aiming, which I think surprised everyone by actually being good. The touch screen item management, which I don't think is getting enough credit. The water temple. The 3D. They managed to touch up some of the issues the original had just due to being so old without actually changing the content of the game.
Just overall fantastic. I actually wasn't planning on getting it at launch, but the soundtrack thing and several other deals pushed me over the edge. And I'm glad I did.
KevinCow said:
Agreed. I don't have as much issue with the combat as you did -- yeah, other games did it better, but I don't feel like it's lacking, it just feels like... a game with a simple combat system because it's not the focus, if that makes sense. What amazes me a bit is how polished the Z/L-targeting system is. Considering it was basically the first of its kind, it feels remarkably modern to me.
The only thing that's really aged is Hyrule Field. It's at once too big (too barren, too empty) and too small (you don't have the same sense of scale you felt in the N64 era). Ah well.
Fowler said:
I absolutely agree with this. The lock-on has had minor improvements in later Zelda games - notably, it's much easier to switch targets - but it still feels better in OoT than in almost any other non-Zelda game series that uses lock-on. You just press the button and snap to your target. The visual and audio cues just make it feel so much more immediate and, well, locked than many other lock-on systems. You know for absolute certain that you're locked onto an enemy, and you don't feel like the lock might break away for no reason.
It's just so bizarre. We've had the groundwork there for 13 years, and most people still can't match it.
Just did the
But so awesome. I only finished OoT once and from the
onwards I remember very little about this game except the key scenes. It really has aged beautifully. Already got all heart containers, but only 50 Skultallas. Not sure if I will collect them all.
Desert temple part as Kid Link. Holy crap, I didn't remember AT all that you have to fight a Stalfos and that Metal Knight as a kid. Especially the Stalfos was really frightening since the game teaches you pretty early that those things can fuck you up even AS ADULT.
And that Metal Knight does serious damage. Holy fuck, I am not used to that anymore after TP.
And that Metal Knight does serious damage. Holy fuck, I am not used to that anymore after TP.
But so awesome. I only finished OoT once and from the
Fire Temple
Regulus Tera
Romanes Eunt Domus
DeathbyVolcano said:
pfft, no one was cooler than sprsk
also next order of business should be making vox-pop a mod
You can just dodge. I interrupt their attacks. Wait for them to swing and then stab them. I never equip a shield again after I get the Biggoron's Sword before starting the Forest Temple.KevinCow said:
It's not fresh in your mind after two days? The fuck?cacophony said:
What. I've never even considered the well to be a side quest. You must be a big fan of trial and error.WiiRevolution1 said:
JimmyRustler
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The savegames and checkpoints are a fucking joke. What the hell is wrong with Nintendo? How didn't they update that.?
I've just played to the Zora Kingdom and had to quit to go and buy some groceries. Now I come back, want to continue and I have to start from god damn Kokiri village and travel all the way again? Ey, come on... What the hell is this?
I've just played to the Zora Kingdom and had to quit to go and buy some groceries. Now I come back, want to continue and I have to start from god damn Kokiri village and travel all the way again? Ey, come on... What the hell is this?
Dedication Through Light
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TheExorzist said:
That really makes this game not even suited for portability.
magicalsoundshower
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Wow, it feels like a bit of a dick move that
. Someone care to tell me how
? I'd like to
Hope I'm doing this spoiler thing correctly. :>
you can no longer use your shiny new boomerang as adult Link
you can go back to being child Link
try out the boomerang some more.
Hope I'm doing this spoiler thing correctly. :>
How long does the 3DS last in Sleep mode? At least you can "put the game to sleep" anytime you want/need to do something else.Dedication Through Light said:
magicalsoundshower
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Thanks
JasoNsider
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TheExorzist said:
Step 1. Close lid of 3DS
Step 2 (optional!): turn off wireless.
Step 3: Enjoy game later at the precise moment you left off.
I accept cash and cheques for my services.
At the Water Temple right now, having taken the time to get every Piece of Heart and Gold Skulltula and upgrade (barring the Biggoron Sword) I can remember off-hand at any given point. AMAZING GAME. But no surprise there.
I really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really hope Majora's Mask gets the same treatment. It has to! Imagine the mask flying at you in 3D when the game boots up! Imagine the moon leering at you, right there in 3D! Imagine Goht barreling toward the screen, or the blizzard over Snowhead, or sniping aliens at Romani Ranch with a real sense of depth. It must be made... It must!
In a perfect world, MM would've been remade with OoT in a "Hero of Time Collection," along with 3D figurines/dioramas of all the characters/locations as an extra use for the rupees you collect, and a Cave of Ordeals/Savage Labyrinth added to each game on top of the Master Quest, Sheikah Stones, Boss Challenge, touch/gyro controls and remastered audio/sound already added.
There's always the next re-release, I suppose.
I really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really hope Majora's Mask gets the same treatment. It has to! Imagine the mask flying at you in 3D when the game boots up! Imagine the moon leering at you, right there in 3D! Imagine Goht barreling toward the screen, or the blizzard over Snowhead, or sniping aliens at Romani Ranch with a real sense of depth. It must be made... It must!
In a perfect world, MM would've been remade with OoT in a "Hero of Time Collection," along with 3D figurines/dioramas of all the characters/locations as an extra use for the rupees you collect, and a Cave of Ordeals/Savage Labyrinth added to each game on top of the Master Quest, Sheikah Stones, Boss Challenge, touch/gyro controls and remastered audio/sound already added.
And an optional epilogue mode that links MM's fourth day with a post-Ganon Hyrule!
There's always the next re-release, I suppose.
Dedication Through Light
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Oh my, just how long is this game? Im at 26 hrs about to go into the well?
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Having to do three dungeons as a child before becoming an adult was a stroke of genius, especailly since many of us were kids when playing the game. The first three dungeons perfectly capture that 'boy adventure' feel, yet the adult portion really delivers on the scope and severity of the road to victory.
Maybe its just me, but the child portion has the feeling of adventure, while the grown up portion has a sense of responsibility.
Maybe its just me, but the child portion has the feeling of adventure, while the grown up portion has a sense of responsibility.
Why would you do that?
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My favorite thing about the whole child/adult thing in OoT is that, when you're still a child, the game tries to hold your hand a little. With the owl, Navi, Deku Tree, and Zelda all telling you/teaching you about the game. But shortly before adulthood, you're largely on your own, and then when you finally become an adult, Navi might tell you one or two advanced things, but the game feels completely different.
And does anyone else really like when the owl appears when
I always feel like "long time no see" and even throw him a bone and hear what he has to say again.
And does anyone else really like when the owl appears when
you were a kid at the Spirit Temple?
I keep getting confused about my ability to see 3D.
I can't see 3D on the 3DS but while I was playing Zelda I suddenly saw the hammer pop out of the screen during the boss fight intro of the Fire Temple.
I was quite shocked and it never happened again since ( now at the Water Temple ).
I can't see 3D on the 3DS but while I was playing Zelda I suddenly saw the hammer pop out of the screen during the boss fight intro of the Fire Temple.
I was quite shocked and it never happened again since ( now at the Water Temple ).
Lord_Byron28
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I wonder what happened to the Owl in the adult time. That's one thing I wish they had explained or maybe there is one and it went over my head.Why would you do that? said:My favorite thing about the whole child/adult thing in OoT is that, when you're still a child, the game tries to hold your hand a little. With the owl, Navi, Deku Tree, and Zelda all telling you/teaching you about the game. But shortly before adulthood, you're largely on your own, and then when you finally become an adult, Navi might tell you one or two advanced things, but the game feels completely different.
And does anyone else really like when the owl appears whenI always feel like "long time no see" and even throw him a bone and hear what he has to say again.you were a kid at the Spirit Temple?
Why would you do that? said:And does anyone else really like when the owl appears whenI always feel like "long time no see" and even throw him a bone and hear what he has to say again.you were a kid at the Spirit Temple?
I actually did like that. The only time I wasn't screaming "OH MY GOD SHUT THE FUCK UP" at him.
Lord_Byron28 said:
You see him fly off when Sheik teaches you the Spirit Temple song. So he's still around, he just sees that Link has grown and is getting along fine by himself.
AndyMoogle
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This. Or you can use the shortcut in the Lost Woods.JasoNsider said:
Naked Snake
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Why do you have 3D on if you can't see 3D? You'd be considerably shortening the battery life for no reason.BramVD said:
Cosmic Dreams
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EatChildren said:
Always felt the same way, even playing it as a kid back in the 90s.
By the way, just noticed you're a mod now. Congrats!
Tarin02543
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Just finished the fire temple. Now where is my diving suit?
Anasui Kishibe
Banned
just played three hours straight
got to hyrule Market
jesus...this is..
jesus...at night...
so much improvement...looks marvelous..
man..
got to hyrule Market
jesus...this is..
jesus...at night...
so much improvement...looks marvelous..
man..
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
Christ I loath the inside of Jabu Jabu's belly. It is without a shred of doubt my least favourite Zelda dungeon, across every single Zelda game, by a good country mile.
I hate every second of it.
I hate every second of it.