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Zelda: A Link Between Worlds |OT| All in all you're just another Link in the wall
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Deleted member 125677
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Just started Hero Mode! Wish me luck! XD
Man, you've been posting about those awhile too. Seems like that took forever.
itwasTuesday
He wasn't alone.
Half way through hero mode now.
Thing that bugs me is the 3ds aspect ratio. Bats coming from the top or bottom of the screen become a real pain on moving platforms. I guess I could hold block the entire time.
Thing that bugs me is the 3ds aspect ratio. Bats coming from the top or bottom of the screen become a real pain on moving platforms. I guess I could hold block the entire time.
Easiest way to kill them without any special potions is to use the Nice Fire Rod on them. Outside of the topmost one, the other ones will get pushed into the pit with how long the vortex lasts.
Giant Spin Attack also works VERY nice
Lord Ghirahim
Member
3 weeks. I wish they offered faster shipping with tracking for places outside the UK. The posters didn't even reach my usual post office, I had to pick them up at a branch I had never used before. At least they got here before the 15th, which is when things tend to start getting "lost" in the system. Next Zelda purchase is a JP copy in a few weeks ;//
Just finished it! Such a masterpiece. I think it's the only Zelda that was fun from beginning to end, 100% of the time. Even the minigames and maiamaia collecting was fun. Definitely see myself playing through Hero Mode if not right away then pretty soon.
Got all heartpieces, all maiamaias, all items/upgrades. I'm pretty sure I have 100% other than streetpass challenges (don't get many passes around here) and the cuccoo dodging.
19:58 according to activity log, definitely didn't think it was a short game, perfect lenght for a handheld.
4 deaths, 30.302 rupees collected.
Got all heartpieces, all maiamaias, all items/upgrades. I'm pretty sure I have 100% other than streetpass challenges (don't get many passes around here) and the cuccoo dodging.
19:58 according to activity log, definitely didn't think it was a short game, perfect lenght for a handheld.
4 deaths, 30.302 rupees collected.
Sure, that makes sense. However,
I don't think he could be the exact LTTP Link since some items used for the challenges would've have existed back then. The Tornado Rod, for example. Maybe he's one between? Also, it's kind of strange considering how he has a Master Sword as well, considering how there's only supposed to be 1. I think, at least.
Again, there's no proof of this at all. I'm getting tired of people saying this with nothing to back it up, when Nintendo itself has denied this.
castlemadeofsand
Banned
My hero mode replay I'm trying to make interesting. Only hearts I get are from heart containers. Not allowed to use bottles. No sword or tunic upgrades. And no deaths allowed. And I only allow myself to save once before each dungeon, meaning I have to straight shot it boss and all in one go, making it more tense. It's unfortunate that the tunics and sword upgrades are basically not needed since most dungeons are around the same challenge level. But that's really the only complaint I have with the game.
There is no proof, but considering how Miyamoto talked about wanting to remake Link to the Past on the 3DS before this game got announced, I dont think its to far-fetched to think that it is the case. Anyways, if it started out as a remake or not, it definitely ended up as a unique game, which is what matters and also why I am playing it.
Hey guys!
Not sure if anybody here already attempted this, but I'll be playing through Dark Sou...eh, A Link Between Worlds with some harder rules.
- 3 Hearts
- Hero Mode
- No Death run
- Rent-only
- Green Tunic
- Lv. 1 Master Sword
- No fairies (Not sure on that one, though)
Seems like the hardest possible way to play ALBW. Would love to stream/record this, but I lack the hardware and the internet connection for this. For you streamers/LPers, here you have something.
Wish me luck, guys!
Not sure if anybody here already attempted this, but I'll be playing through Dark Sou...eh, A Link Between Worlds with some harder rules.
- 3 Hearts
- Hero Mode
- No Death run
- Rent-only
- Green Tunic
- Lv. 1 Master Sword
- No fairies (Not sure on that one, though)
Seems like the hardest possible way to play ALBW. Would love to stream/record this, but I lack the hardware and the internet connection for this. For you streamers/LPers, here you have something.
Wish me luck, guys!
You can't use a Sword, you must use the Net.Seems like the hardest possible way to play ALBW. Would love to stream/record this, but I lack the hardware and the internet connection for this. For you streamers/LPers, here you have something.
Wish me luck, guys!
Hey guys!
Not sure if anybody here already attempted this, but I'll be playing through Dark Sou...eh, A Link Between Worlds with some harder rules.
- 3 Hearts
- Hero Mode
- No Death run
- Rent-only
- Green Tunic
- Lv. 1 Master Sword
- No fairies (Not sure on that one, though)
Seems like the hardest possible way to play ALBW. Would love to stream/record this, but I lack the hardware and the internet connection for this. For you streamers/LPers, here you have something.
Wish me luck, guys!
- No boomerang
- Final Destination
So I finally finished the game and I have to say while I enjoyed the game, the item shouldn't have been rental and at time it felt like I was playing a remake of Link to the Past rather than a sequel.
But what I hated the most was the game telling me to take a break, so annoying.
Oh can someone tell me what the Marjora's Mask tease was, don't really fancy doing Hero mode.
But what I hated the most was the game telling me to take a break, so annoying.
Oh can someone tell me what the Marjora's Mask tease was, don't really fancy doing Hero mode.
That's pretty crazy. Good luck!Hey guys!
Not sure if anybody here already attempted this, but I'll be playing through Dark Sou...eh, A Link Between Worlds with some harder rules.
- 3 Hearts
- Hero Mode
- No Death run
- Rent-only
- Green Tunic
- Lv. 1 Master Sword
- No fairies (Not sure on that one, though)
Seems like the hardest possible way to play ALBW. Would love to stream/record this, but I lack the hardware and the internet connection for this. For you streamers/LPers, here you have something.
Wish me luck, guys!
Speaking of the boomerang. I really wish they wouldn't included it into more areas.
The only place I recall it being required was in that one treasure room.
Edit: added spoiler tag
Maximus.
Member
Just beat the game. Overall, it was probably one of my favorite Zelda games and a real return to form for the handheld games. Really did not like the DS games. The item system was interesting, but yet again, they didnt utilize the weapons evenly throughout the game. It wouldve been cool if you had to use multiple weapons in dungeons, rather than the usual formula. The boomerang was also completely useless haha. The final battle was fun and had some nice nods to previous boss battles. Probably my favorite game on the 3DS!
edit: 0 deaths(seriously, 12,000 rupees)
edit: 0 deaths(seriously
, 12,000 rupees)Well the description of when you get the upgraded Net is "it does 8 times more damage...whatever that means", so yes.Wait, I know that the upgraded Net deals damage. The first does so, too?
Well the description of when you get the upgraded Net is "it does 8 times more damage...whatever that means", so yes.
The Net it is then. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Do The Mario
Unconfirmed Member
Yes I was being so disingenuous that I made what, I thought to be, a sensible concession that while I thought the game was too easy and my death count was zero I did use fairies and potions.
Given that I made such a concession I can hardly see how I can be said to be 'disingenuous'. I thought, as was my intention, I was being transparent.
This issue also detracts from the main point - the game is pretty easy combat wise. In my view, more experienced players should have a choice to make the combat harder from the start. Happy for people to disagree with this substantive point but it's just my experience with the game.
Avon Barksdale
Member
YouTube, my friend.
nckillthegrimace
Member
Having just finished the game, I can honestly say that I don't like it very much.
ALBW should be called New Legend of Zelda because that's honestly what it feels like. First, there's the garish, plastic artstyle, which reflects NSMB's bland, inoffensive, mass-market aesthetic. Then there's the excessive streamlining of the game. Certainly, they've cut the fat, but they also cut pretty much everything that makes these games interesting.
Going through all of these super easy, simplistic, one item dungeons is so regressive that I can't even begin to fathom all of the incredibly high scores. I don't think you even need to ever use two items together in succession. There's no build up; there's no accumulating knowledge or technique to solve puzzles. It's just ten first dungeons in a row.
Honestly, ALBW feels like it was made for beginners, which is bizarre considering it's a direct sequel to LttP and leverages that nostalgia so much. Who is this for? Jaded old game reviewers whose brains have atrophied from years of reviewing linear shooters? Children who somehow gnawed their way through LttP on their parents' childhood SNES while they were teething? Elderly people who vaguely recall playing through LttP with their grandchildren, 20 years ago?
ALBW should be called New Legend of Zelda because that's honestly what it feels like. First, there's the garish, plastic artstyle, which reflects NSMB's bland, inoffensive, mass-market aesthetic. Then there's the excessive streamlining of the game. Certainly, they've cut the fat, but they also cut pretty much everything that makes these games interesting.
Going through all of these super easy, simplistic, one item dungeons is so regressive that I can't even begin to fathom all of the incredibly high scores. I don't think you even need to ever use two items together in succession. There's no build up; there's no accumulating knowledge or technique to solve puzzles. It's just ten first dungeons in a row.
Honestly, ALBW feels like it was made for beginners, which is bizarre considering it's a direct sequel to LttP and leverages that nostalgia so much. Who is this for? Jaded old game reviewers whose brains have atrophied from years of reviewing linear shooters? Children who somehow gnawed their way through LttP on their parents' childhood SNES while they were teething? Elderly people who vaguely recall playing through LttP with their grandchildren, 20 years ago?
Eh, she's just a stand in for Syrup. I'd rather have had a reoccurring character from the series than an identical character who only has a different name. It would've continued the Maple Syrup joke too!
FunkyMunkey
Banned
Hey guys!
Not sure if anybody here already attempted this, but I'll be playing through Dark Sou...eh, A Link Between Worlds with some harder rules.
- 3 Hearts
- Hero Mode
- No Death run
- Rent-only
- Green Tunic
- Lv. 1 Master Sword
- No fairies (Not sure on that one, though)
Seems like the hardest possible way to play ALBW. Would love to stream/record this, but I lack the hardware and the internet connection for this. For you streamers/LPers, here you have something.
Wish me luck, guys!
Without fairies, this pretty much accounts to a no-damage run... so good luck! lol
If you'd only read the Iwata Asks where they discussed this in detail ...
Please enlighten me!
Just finished the game. It was great. The story was fun. Probably has the most interesting dungeons in the series, mechanically speaking. And being able to do the dungeons in any order was just as fun as I thought it would be. Pick a spot and go for it.
Hero Mode sounds really daunting though. Not sure when I'll get around to that. But I can definitely see me replaying this game for years to come.
The rental system worked well for me since I didn't grind cash. But for Zelda U I hope they figure out a different way to do this, if they plan on having open dungeon order. Which why wouldn't they, really? I hope so.
Great game.
Hero Mode sounds really daunting though. Not sure when I'll get around to that. But I can definitely see me replaying this game for years to come.
The rental system worked well for me since I didn't grind cash. But for Zelda U I hope they figure out a different way to do this, if they plan on having open dungeon order. Which why wouldn't they, really? I hope so.
Great game.
The game started development with the wall-merging mechanic, designing myriad "mini-dungeons" around this feature. Bringing back the setting from ALttP came later.
Finally beat the game here are my stats:
I checked online, doesn't look like I missed anything, so I guess that's a 100% run on first attempt!
Overall I loved the game much more than I thought I would, the level design, the music, the mini games, the music, hell even the story (AND MUSIC) were great. I don't know where the game sits on my top Zeldas, but it sure as hell kicked Link's awakening's and took its spot as the best handheld Zelda ever, easily.
Hearts: 20
Bottles: 5
Gear: 100% (gold master sword, hylian shield, both red and blue mail, Bee badge etc.)
Miamais: 100
Weapons: 100% upgraded (including lamp and net)
Rupees collected: 28800
Deaths: 5 (>_>)
Time: 18h45m
Bottles: 5
Gear: 100% (gold master sword, hylian shield, both red and blue mail, Bee badge etc.)
Miamais: 100
Weapons: 100% upgraded (including lamp and net)
Rupees collected: 28800
Deaths: 5 (>_>)
Time: 18h45m
I checked online, doesn't look like I missed anything, so I guess that's a 100% run on first attempt!
Overall I loved the game much more than I thought I would, the level design, the music, the mini games, the music, hell even the story (AND MUSIC) were great. I don't know where the game sits on my top Zeldas, but it sure as hell kicked Link's awakening's and took its spot as the best handheld Zelda ever, easily.
Jazzy Network
Member
Beat it. Good, but not better than ALTTP. Not even close.
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kittens
Unconfirmed Member
I saw the broomstick before I realized what happened, and I thought she was just invisible or something.
Edit : And dang, it took me 23 hours to beat the game, and I didn't even 100% it, haha. Three of those hours were spent looking for the god damn Pegasus Boots, hah.
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kittens
Unconfirmed Member
When I first heard it as a kid it felt so domineering and, I dunno, looming. I knew I wasn't in Kansas anymore.
Just finished the game at 16:47 hours. Missing two hearts but grabbed the other stuff.
Great game! Not sure where I'd rank it, but I seemed to prefer it over Wind Waker HD which I recently played. I loved the streamlined (in a good way) vibe of the game. Tons of exploration and mostly non-linear, really can't complain about it.
Can't wait for Zelda U.
Great game! Not sure where I'd rank it, but I seemed to prefer it over Wind Waker HD which I recently played. I loved the streamlined (in a good way) vibe of the game. Tons of exploration and mostly non-linear, really can't complain about it.
Can't wait for Zelda U.
Is there really no way to cheat at that Fortune's Choice game in Lorule? I got the heart piece on my second try on my first playthrough, but now that I'm running through Hero Mode I just can't seem to get it. Probably tried about 20 times now.
Even asked that stupid hint ghost, not much help.
Edit: Ah, finally got it. Chance of 35%, my ass.
Even asked that stupid hint ghost, not much help.
Edit: Ah, finally got it. Chance of 35%, my ass.
Ok nice. It sure doesnt feel that way, but guess I should trust Aonuma and the gang
Anyways, I understand what Kohler talked about when he said the game was "grindy" in a way. After unlocking all the items, I havent stepped foot inside a dungeon again, only running around exploring for rupees, heart pieces, bottles and octos and what not. Its really addicting as always lol
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Deleted member 125677
Unconfirmed Member
activity log (the app)
Finally finished the game. Really loved it and its been a while since I last played a Zelda game(excluding VC re-releases), and I skipped on Skyward Sword too. I don't know how I will rank the game within the series though.
As for the gameplay changes, I'd have to say that this is a step in the right direction for the series, but for some reason, it feels like its missing something. They already did a great job on the non-linear design, but I think they can still improve it further. The game is also on the easier side, while the game length is similar to all Zelda handheld games though. Haven't checked my playtime yet, but I'd say its around 15hrs or even less.
As for the gameplay changes, I'd have to say that this is a step in the right direction for the series, but for some reason, it feels like its missing something. They already did a great job on the non-linear design, but I think they can still improve it further. The game is also on the easier side, while the game length is similar to all Zelda handheld games though. Haven't checked my playtime yet, but I'd say its around 15hrs or even less.
Interceptor
Banned
Can someone help me? The song starting at 37:25 is obviously "inspired" by some classic but i can´t remember the name of it. Help!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvrVC9t33aM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvrVC9t33aM