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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword |OT| Home of Punkin' Chunkin' Champion 2011
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thomasmahler
Member
Got my hands on it now (some austrian stores already have it and sell it if you ask them nicely 
), played for around 2-3 hours. I really tought this time the intro would be quicker, especially after it took a shit load of time to finally get out of the village in Twilight Princess.
But no. They're teaching you the same stuff as always (I'm up here, press the Z button to talk to me, then I'll find a chore for you!), you have to find a dudes cat, you have to go through three scenarios that are all about Zelda almost kissing Link and then not doing it, there's a shit ton of dialogue (almost feels like Metal Gear), there's tons of little tutorials...
Looking back to A Link to the Past, I woke up, I got my sword, I owned faces as the little elf boy. I was awesome. I'm sure I'll also love Skyward Sword in the end, but I'd really, really, really be all for streamlining the hell out of these ultra-long intros that are pretty much what any Zelda fan has played thorugh 10 times already.
), played for around 2-3 hours. I really tought this time the intro would be quicker, especially after it took a shit load of time to finally get out of the village in Twilight Princess.But no. They're teaching you the same stuff as always (I'm up here, press the Z button to talk to me, then I'll find a chore for you!), you have to find a dudes cat, you have to go through three scenarios that are all about Zelda almost kissing Link and then not doing it, there's a shit ton of dialogue (almost feels like Metal Gear), there's tons of little tutorials...
Looking back to A Link to the Past, I woke up, I got my sword, I owned faces as the little elf boy. I was awesome. I'm sure I'll also love Skyward Sword in the end, but I'd really, really, really be all for streamlining the hell out of these ultra-long intros that are pretty much what any Zelda fan has played thorugh 10 times already.
thomasmahler said:Got my hands on it now (some austrian stores already have it and sell it if you ask them nicely
But no. They're teaching you the same stuff as always, you have to find a dudes cat, you have to go through three scenarios that are all about Zelda almost kissing Link and then not doing it, there's a shit ton of dialogue (almost feels like Metal Gear), there's tons of little tutorials...
Looking back to A Link to the Past, I woke up, I got my sword, I owned faces as the little elf boy. I was awesome. I'm sure I'll also love Skyward Sword in the end, but I'd really, really, really be all for streamlining the hell out of these ultra-long intros that are pretty much what any Zelda fan has played thorugh 10 times already.
Sure the pace is different. But don't forget you have to be "trained" and "intro'd" (Am I saying it right?) to a new control scheme.
As for the Zelda thing, I found it cute
thomasmahler said:Got my hands on it now (some austrian stores already have it and sell it if you ask them nicely
But no. They're teaching you the same stuff as always (I'm up here, press the Z button to talk to me, then I'll find a chore for you!), you have to find a dudes cat, you have to go through three scenarios that are all about Zelda almost kissing Link and then not doing it, there's a shit ton of dialogue (almost feels like Metal Gear), there's tons of little tutorials...
Looking back to A Link to the Past, I woke up, I got my sword, I owned faces as the little elf boy. I was awesome. I'm sure I'll also love Skyward Sword in the end, but I'd really, really, really be all for streamlining the hell out of these ultra-long intros that are pretty much what any Zelda fan has played thorugh 10 times already.
Foreplay man, don't expect to just dive in! ;\
Glass Rebel
Member
I don't know if this is the best Zelda but it has some of the most original mechanics and elements, especially the (post-4th dungeon spoiler)
Time rewinding stones and how it's used to turn the wasteland around the ship into water.
Jason's Ultimatum
Member
I still think MM is the most creative Zelda game to date. Transforming into different races was great, and an interesting new way to complete puzzles and dungeons.
-And the atmosphere was great. The artstyle was darker. The house with the scared kid near stone dungeon was eerie. The flute playing with the giant dinosaur was hilariously eerie.
-The music was great. Loved the giants theme.
-MM was just a bizarre game. There was a sense of dispair and urgency throughout the world due to the moon crashing onto the world.
And I really enjoy the debate between TSA and Big One. Maybe it needs its own thread or not.
-And the atmosphere was great. The artstyle was darker. The house with the scared kid near stone dungeon was eerie. The flute playing with the giant dinosaur was hilariously eerie.
-The music was great. Loved the giants theme.
-MM was just a bizarre game. There was a sense of dispair and urgency throughout the world due to the moon crashing onto the world.
And I really enjoy the debate between TSA and Big One. Maybe it needs its own thread or not.
Jason's Ultimatum
Member
Red UFO said:
The skeleton.
BTW, is it against TOS to discuss our opinions on walkthroughs of the game? Not spoilerific, but discussing whether we liked the music, art, and gameplay?
Took the liberty of compiling a more complete list of the side activities in the game, based on what I've seen and heard online, whether from official sources or not. Spoilers beware!
Mini-Games (repeatable, give rewards):
- Fun Fun Island skydiving (on... Fun Fun Island)
- Bamboo-cutting (on Bamboo Island)
- Bug Island challenge (inside Thunderhead)
- Pumpkin Shoot (in Skyloft)
- "Minesweeper" digging game (in Eldin)
- Boss Rush challenge (in Lanayru)
- Silent Realm challenge (in Lanayru)
- Playing the harp (at the Pumpkin Pub)
- Carrying pumpkins (at the Pumpkin Pub)
- (very minor) Cleaning Pipit's house
Other, non-repeatable special stuff:
- Minecart ride
- Tadnote collecting
- Spiral strike (?) training on your Loftwing
Collectathons:
- Goddess Cubes
- Heart Pieces
- Bugs
- Loot&Treasure for Item upgrading
And a ton of side-quests to help the NPCs. Next to potential quest rewards, you also get Gratitude Crystals which give you rewards from another NPC. Think OoT's Gold Skultullas + MM's NPC quests.
- Fun Fun Island skydiving (on... Fun Fun Island)
- Bamboo-cutting (on Bamboo Island)
- Bug Island challenge (inside Thunderhead)
- Pumpkin Shoot (in Skyloft)
- "Minesweeper" digging game (in Eldin)
- Boss Rush challenge (in Lanayru)
- Silent Realm challenge (in Lanayru)
- Playing the harp (at the Pumpkin Pub)
- Carrying pumpkins (at the Pumpkin Pub)
- (very minor) Cleaning Pipit's house
Other, non-repeatable special stuff:
- Minecart ride
- Tadnote collecting
- Spiral strike (?) training on your Loftwing
Collectathons:
- Goddess Cubes
- Heart Pieces
- Bugs
- Loot&Treasure for Item upgrading
And a ton of side-quests to help the NPCs. Next to potential quest rewards, you also get Gratitude Crystals which give you rewards from another NPC. Think OoT's Gold Skultullas + MM's NPC quests.
ShockingAlberto
Member
They likely won't, or can't, ship then out before Monday.senador said:
Lord_Byron28
Member
Dascu said:
A lot of the helping NPC sidequests such as cleaning Pipit's house and carrying Pumpkins relate to a much bigger sidequest for collecting Gratitude crystals. Also didn't we see Link paddling a boat in one of the older trailers
ShockingAlberto said:
Cool thanks. That makes sense. I guess I'll just have a late start on it.
BY2K said:
Amazon FTW, duh.
For me personally its because I have credit on Amazon. The other reason is I have quit buying at GameStop and refuse to go there. Sure there are other stores around but like I said, I have credit. I don't think I've bought a Nintendo game on release day since the 64 days though.
Joe Shlabotnik
Banned
senador said:
Yeah I cancelled it a while ago because of that and went straight to the sweet nectar of the Nintendo World Store (still hoping for a Saturday event release). It will probably not ship until Monday from Amazon.
Square Triangle
Member
I though I read they only made 10k units of the LE.
Hey dude! I'm from Austria, too! Where did you ask for the game? Somewhere in Vienna? If you don't wanna talk about it in public, send me a PMthomasmahler said:Got my hands on it now (some austrian stores already have it and sell it if you ask them nicely
But no. They're teaching you the same stuff as always (I'm up here, press the Z button to talk to me, then I'll find a chore for you!), you have to find a dudes cat, you have to go through three scenarios that are all about Zelda almost kissing Link and then not doing it, there's a shit ton of dialogue (almost feels like Metal Gear), there's tons of little tutorials...
Looking back to A Link to the Past, I woke up, I got my sword, I owned faces as the little elf boy. I was awesome. I'm sure I'll also love Skyward Sword in the end, but I'd really, really, really be all for streamlining the hell out of these ultra-long intros that are pretty much what any Zelda fan has played thorugh 10 times already.
TheKaeptain
Banned
good looking OP. I am going to buy this game and play the fuck out of it. I've been on black out so I know not but what was in the OP.
FormallyFamicom
Member
senador said:
Varies. I got my 3DS ON Sunday through Ensenda, but every other time they arrive Tuesday or Wednesday.
Lord_Byron28
Member
Aren't a couple of these things you mentioned optional?thomasmahler said:Got my hands on it now (some austrian stores already have it and sell it if you ask them nicely
But no. They're teaching you the same stuff as always (I'm up here, press the Z button to talk to me, then I'll find a chore for you!), you have to find a dudes cat, you have to go through three scenarios that are all about Zelda almost kissing Link and then not doing it, there's a shit ton of dialogue (almost feels like Metal Gear), there's tons of little tutorials...
Looking back to A Link to the Past, I woke up, I got my sword, I owned faces as the little elf boy. I was awesome. I'm sure I'll also love Skyward Sword in the end, but I'd really, really, really be all for streamlining the hell out of these ultra-long intros that are pretty much what any Zelda fan has played thorugh 10 times already.
gamergirly
Member
Merovin said:Skyword Sword is due to be delivered on Thursday, why do I have to be away Wednesday - Friday.
I hate Amazon right now x_X
lucablight
Member
So I'm pretty much buying a Wii motion plus just for this game. If I'm in Australia there's no problem if I import from overseas right? Would there be any region/power supply compatibility issues? Also would it be better to get the Wii motion plus controller or just buy the attachment?
Metroid Killer
Member
Yeah defintely agree on this. Besides what you listed, the Masks were also a really nice feature. Not only did you have the transforming Masks, but all those different masks with various functions was such a great idea. While not as usefull as a full fledged weapon, just the sheer number of different masks was more than enough to give Link so many different powers and really make the game feel fresh all the time.Jason's Ultimatum said:
I also think a big factor that contributed to the bizarre eerie atmosphere was that the game look almost identically to OoT graphic wise, but because of the setting it was like some twisted dream. Adding OoT characters and completely change thier behaviour(see: the witch) was the icing on the cake.
Metroid Killer
Member
Wait, you do realise that you can get the game bundled with a unique gold Zelda wiimote(with built-in motion+) cheaper than buying them seperatly.lucablight said:
Any Wii peripheral can be played in any region.
thomasmahler said:Got my hands on it now (some austrian stores already have it and sell it if you ask them nicely
But no. They're teaching you the same stuff as always (I'm up here, press the Z button to talk to me, then I'll find a chore for you!), you have to find a dudes cat, you have to go through three scenarios that are all about Zelda almost kissing Link and then not doing it, there's a shit ton of dialogue (almost feels like Metal Gear), there's tons of little tutorials...
Looking back to A Link to the Past, I woke up, I got my sword, I owned faces as the little elf boy. I was awesome. I'm sure I'll also love Skyward Sword in the end, but I'd really, really, really be all for streamlining the hell out of these ultra-long intros that are pretty much what any Zelda fan has played thorugh 10 times already.
Ugh. Pretty sure I'll be skipping it, then. I skipped the entirety of Twilight Princess because I hated the intro so much.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
Nice OP.
So nice, I will sit on my toilet with my pants on...
So nice, I will sit on my toilet with my pants on...
shadyspace
Banned
"Bloody hell" would lead me to believe you only have 3 days.cajunator said:
no, 5. I just like to say bloody hell.
It's nifty.
Also a reminder:
www.zeldagamesaid.co.uk
They played about 85% of Majoras Mask but it was too beastly to finish. They are now working through Minish Cap to make up for lost time.
Next up will be Wind Waker.
It's nifty.
Also a reminder:
www.zeldagamesaid.co.uk
They played about 85% of Majoras Mask but it was too beastly to finish. They are now working through Minish Cap to make up for lost time.
Next up will be Wind Waker.
Metroid Killer
Member
Thanks for remidning me about the Zelda marathon I keep forgetting about them.cajunator said:
And yeah I can't wait to replay MM sometime after SS. I don't think any dungeon has blown my mind as hard as Stone Tower did when you realised what made it special.
And Majora itself was a really cool character, eventhough I was so disappointed the first time I fought against him as he was such a pushover.
