Nintendo Unveils The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD for Wii U

This game looks gorgeous, now I have a reason to want a Wii U.

The graphics look amazing, but I was kinda looking forward to a new Zelda game. Let's leave the ports to the 3DS, K?

this is cool and all but i was hoping it would go to 3ds instead

And yet tons of people will be playing on the Gamepad, in non HD. Who cares about resolution?

Well I guess I won't have to search out the £50 gamecube game then.

I'm assuming this will retail at about £35.

Maybe they will get round to actually finishing it as well.

Was totally surprised by this. Awesome news!

Mother of Bob...That looks beautiful. Even though I have my copy of Wind Waker, I may just have to get this.

@pntjr As mentioned in the video...there is a new Zelda game in development. The specific reason for this release (also stated in the video) was to help make the wait more bearable for Zelda fans.

pntjr - we will get that NEW Zelda game. And technically Wii U Windwaker is no port, its a remake or up-port or whatever. Since it's not 1:1 and will feature MiiVerse and all Im really excited!

Mother of Hyrule.

I'm all for Zelda games. Just wish it was a new one

I guessed this yesterday. Mark this date as the day in finally right about something!!!! ...suddenly I'm depressed again....

Never played Wind Waker before,so I really welcome this.
A HD remake....the Nintendo way.

Words can't describe how excited I am right now!!!
'Hoy Small Fry

Besides the initial uproar when they showed the graphics - while everybody was waiting for the more realistic Link vs Gandalf fight graphics the Gamecube was capable of - I've only ever heard bad things about this game. I played the first hour and stopped.

So, maybe the boat will go faster this time around?

Looks good, actually reminded me of Jak and Daxters home island, but I'll wait and see.

I haven't played this so I am very very excited it's coming out for Wii U! Definite buy for me! Guess my wallet's gonna hate me by the end of the year!

Curious about the gameplay tweaking! Is that just referring to putting the inventory on the screen... or maybe a whole new dungeon?

i really theres some extras thrown in havent played WW since the gamecubes day tho so ill be glad to go through it again

I haven't played this Zelda game yet... So I'm kinda excited. Wasn't expecting them to update the graphics this much.

Will the "Tingle Tuner" work on the Gamepad screen? My youngest son could use the help.

great news!!!

Now all we need is majoras mask 3D on 3DS and we are set....

Day one buy!LIke Iwata said Gamecube wasn't that popular so I didn't even know it exsisted until i bought a Nintendo DS. When I was a kid I even saw a commercial for Luigi's Mansion and assumed it was for Playstation 2.

Now all I want to hear is for them to say that they are making majoras mask 3d or a new zelda on the 3ds.

New games take time to make. This is just to have a Zelda game to play while we are waiting for the new one.

I loved Wind Waker. This looks brilliant. I hope they make the last half of the game a lot more fun and bearable this time. Damn temple.

All in all great news

Giddy.

Anybody who likes Zelda but missed this is in for an incredible treat. I wonder if they'll find a way to smooth out the later game monotony. I betcha they will as it's well known as it's only weakness (besides the toon look not meeting expectations).

Can't WAIT for this.

My favorite all around Zelda. Most people hated the sailing. I thought it was relaxing and fun. Love the art style so this will look amazing on the Wii U. Now just to get a Wii U!

I didn't have a game cube and recently I've been playing this on dolphin in HD but after reading this I will stop and wait to start over in the fall. Nothing brings me more joy than Zelda right before sleep.

Edit: this coupled with the new monolith game and the SMT x FE game are making me happy I got this system, not that I was unhappy at all.

Sweet, one of my top 3 zelda games is getting a Wiiumake-up. I guess this makes playing 2-players (tingle tuner) a lot easier. Wish it was a season sooner but awell.

I hope it has enough extra content to convince me to buy it for Wii U. I have it for GameCube but haven't beaten it yet.

Let's hope this will start a complete line of renewed GC games at budget price (as the New Play control ones for the Wii)... Just think at Luigi's Mansion, F-Zero GX, Mario Sunshine...

10 years! Totally ready to play this for the second time, in HD with this tweaked graphical style.

My favorite LoZ game. Now I need a WiiU!

Dang, this is exciting! The minute they said this was coming, I knew the Wii U was worth every penny (as if there was ever any real doubt). This is definitely my favorite game in the series, so having this opportunity is unbelievable! I just hope they don't move too far away from the cel-shaded original version; it's hard to tell in the screenshots, and this is still a little early, I'm sure (since they didn't even show any footage of the remake, just pictures), so they may end up making it look a little closer to the original. Either way, I'm so ready for this!

Meh HD doesn't mean A THING to me, but hey playing WindWaker on the Go via 3DS.... Oh wait

I can't wait for this, i love the toon link series but i never got to play wind waker so this will be a great chance.

OH MY GOSH! DAY ONE PURCHASE FOR ME!!!!!!

@Tasuki
Incoming poostorm!

THIS IS WHY NINTENDO IS BOSS!! Working on 2 Zeldas for Wii U and hopefully a MM remake for 3DS! Hell yeah!!

I was really really hoping they'd do Wind Waker for the 3DS.
I'd be ha[[y with a port even.

We're all in for a real treat here. Those of us who have played it and those of you who haven't yet.

I cannot wait for this. Windwaker was by far one of my favorites. OoT, WW, SS and Majora's are definitely my favorites.

@Tasuki The worst one in the franchise according to whom?

Great way to pass the time until (likely) 2015's Zelda U.

This new artstyle takes some getting used to, though, the characters feel a little out of place.

this just made me explode with joy. heard so many good things about this game, but never got to play. not untill now. definite must buy. can I pay in advance, please?

Less bloom, please, haha!
Seriously, I'll be the first to get this!

this doesnt look like just an HD-port with better textures or whatever. this looks like a complete new engine

Really? There isn't a simple "looking forward to it/will probably pick it up" option in the poll? I can't say I'm "excited beyond words".

Officially with new Monolith Soft game (Xenogears x Xenoblade) and with my even more gorgeous remake of ToL:WW it would be a great mistake not to buy Wii U >: D

For the first time since I bought the system I am excited about its future. Way to go Nintendo.

As much as I loved this game (In my top 3), I think Majora's Mask would have been the better candidate for an update....Just hoping they do more than port it and update the graphics. Miiverse is kind of, meh and doesn't sound like there will be any other extra planned at this time. I guess what really annoys me is how much time I spent getting all the trophies in the GCN release and now I know I'm going to be compelled to do it again!

This is some really great news! Hope they'll do the same with Skyward Sword. It doesn't need to be compatible with Miiverse though...

Cool, now Metroid Prime in HD with a HD remake of Super Metroid packed in.

I don't know what to think about this... I always felt that the cell-shaded graphics were a big part of the Wind Waker experience, and I often replay WW, so this just looks really awkward to me right now.

Day 1 purchase for me.

Best zelda in many ways, I am soooo excited about this one.

I've been waiting for a Zelda game for WiiU. New or not, time to purchase one.

@MeowGravy Not a incoming poostorm. It is his opinion after all. It's wrong but still his opinion!

"Excited beyond words" was the closest to what I'm feeling right now. I'm glad Windwaker Got tapped for a remake before MM or TP.

That said....Am I the only one who thinks the original game looked BETTER? It had this great anime/cartoony look, and I'm just not getting that off these new HD graphics.

I wonder if this means more possible HD remakes? SMG HD collection, anyone?

@shinpichu: I to am wondering how many Gamecube HD Remasters we are going to see?

Hopefully it is a lot because I missed out on the Gamecube when I was Xboxer. Definitely looking forward to this and great job to Nintendo for giving Wii U owners some Zelda while we wait for a new original title.

@shinpichu

Yeah I think they might've over-bloomed the game a bit. But I'd love to see some videos before I judge any further.

I'm curious to know what the gameplay enhancements will actually entail; I couldn't stand having to play that Command Medley every two minutes! This will be a miss for me, as it's one of my least liked Zelda games, but it certainly looks very pretty and I think a lot of folks are gonna be very happy!

Lame. Wanted it on 3DS. Oh well.

Great news! I've yet to play the original, so this will be a whole new experience for me!

Wind Waker in HD! That was a surprise this Nintendo Direct.
It looks beautiful. Nintendo really takes their remakes seriously, this isn't just upped resolution.

I still haven't beat the original, was planning on getting to it this summer. Guess I'll finish it up soon and then replay it in its HD beauty this fall!

By the time GameCube came out I was too busy with school and had moved temporarily away from video games. I got to play this game and a few others a little bit with friends so when the Wii came out I was very excited about its backwards compatibility. I've since bought and beaten Wind Waker and it really is one of my favorite Zelda games. I'm excited for this. For one thing, the addition of off-screen play means I could play through this one in bed!

So nice!!!!

Hmmm. It looks good! May wait to see if any new features are added, but will likely get it being the first Ninty HD remake. And, hey, with GamePad support, I could get my multitask on and catch part of a Thunder game in the 5 minutes it takes to sail from point A and B.

Now, Shiggy, what about that 3DS Link to the Past redux you've been teasing us with for almost two years?

The best Zelda game made but with improvements? Will be buying a Wii U the day this is out in the UK.

WHELP! there goes any reason I had to hold onto my Wii, looks like I can offically put focus on getting a wii u this year

@rjejr
In regards to only hearing bad things about this, who the heck have you been talking to??? This game is beautiful. I know some people have issues with the sailing (personally I don't), but there is so much charm in this game. The animation style is beautiful in a simple way and the characters are memorable.

Also, just wanted to point out to everybody that this doesn't look like a simple "HD-ified" version much like Sony has been doing with a lot of its games. This looks like a graphical overhaul much like was done with OOT 3D.

It's actually annoying people are complaining about this...we should be lucky they're doing this at all, and you're willing to complain about it not being portable?
Anyhoo, regarding the actual game, I hope they add in the extra dungeons that were cut out to save development time. If they did it would be fantastic.

I didn't get to play a this much, since I had an Xbox and hardly knew about the Gamecube. I wanted to get this game to play on my Wii, but the price for this was surprisingly high. I might get a Wii U this year because of this and Monster Hunter.

Great surprise, my favorite part of the Nintendo Direct.
Too bad we didn't get footage, but the screens look fantastic.
Some parts of the screenshots do look like simple resolution boosts, but it's also obvious they revamped the color palette, the lighting system, and some other things.
A few people on here say it looks like a new engine - i doubt it, they'd have to remake the entire game from scratch if it was completely new - but the boosts here are tremendous compared to the original.
I was waiting for a game to make the Wii U worth my purchase and it sounds like by the end of 2013 there will be plenty to make the dive worth it.
My biggest issue playing Wind Waker (original) nowadays is the controls for certain things feel clunky compared to what i'm used to now...aiming a bow and arrow or hook shot for example. I hope the gameplay 'tune-up' addresses some issues like this...I'd love to be able to lift the GamePad at the TV and use it to aim my items...or at least tune up the use of the analog sticks.
I would also love it if they made use of the gamepad's touch screen in some way...even if it were as simple as keeping the item screen on there and a quick touch to swap em out, or a full/more detailed map for dungeons/ocean, etc.
If this is a 'remake' as opposed to an HD port, i hope they include some of these types of changes in addition to the miiverse compatability. It would really feel like a new, original Wii U title if they made full use of the hardware, even if it is in a basic and predictable way as opposed to an innovative way that perhaps the new zelda game in development will use it.

drools

THIS was the Nintendo Direct that people have been waiting for!!! I knew Nintendo was sitting on a bunch of surprises. Just wait til E3!!!

@BeatOli People complain about EVERYTHING on the internet. Especially spoiled fanboys. If they don't get what THEY want instantaneously, then there's a "failure". The internet is the place they go to cry about everything. I just ignore them & move on. = )

@FiveDigitLP
I, too, have heard of the controversy surrounding the graphical style of Wind Waker. I assume those are the bad things he's heard. It's not to everyone's taste.

Why Wind Waker? It's the one game that will look good forever because of its style. Hell, this new HD edition will probably age faster than the original. I feel like Twilight Princess would've better suited the HD update.

That said, I do love Wind Waker, and if it has some substantial additions it might be worth it.

@Shadx Like I mentioned in an above comment, stuff WAS cut out of Wind Waker due to there not being enough development time or something along those lines. I really do hope they add that stuff in for the people who played the original to give them a little something more.

Awesome! Aonuma is right, it really makes Wind Waker look like a whole new game, very beautiful. Can't wait!

@BeatOli
They'd be complaining if it was portable, too.

Edit: I don't have access to my Wii U now, so kinda wish it was playable on my 3DS, but I'm more than happy that my favorite 3D Zelda is getting some love.

SOOOO AWESOMe!

The windwaker is so good that even though I played it like 3 or 4 times, I will do it again!

@Shadx
They're remaking it because it was on the Gamecube. They're giving it a chance to reach a wider audience.

This is cool, but I was really hoping for a 3DS Majora's Mask remake.

Now I have to get a Wii U, Oh Nintendo, you know just what strings to pull with me.

This has never been my favourite Zelda game TBH (love the art style but the game was too disjointed and had way too many lengthy sailing sections) but it's still much better than anything the PS2 or Xbox came up with at the time, and I'll be interested to see if the 'missing' dungeons get reinstated. I'll probably buy it regardless, Zelda nut that I am

I loved Wind Waker, but to be honest, I looked at all the screenshots, and with the exception of maybe the characters, the game looks like it is an HD port with improved textures and added effects like HDR lighting and shadows. Just looking at the screenshot with the ship suggests that. If this is priced at $60, then I'm definitely not getting it. This should be priced at half that imo.

Nintendo has stepped into "HD remake realm". And that´s quite a good thing actually. As they said, making a new Zelda game takes time so it´s great to see this masterpiece in HD while I wait for a new one.

Ooh...pretty...

If this happens to be less than the standard $60, I would gladly pick this up. Granted, I think Nintendo went a bit overboard with the bloom ("THERE MUST BE BLOOM ALL OF THE TIME FOREVER!!!" is the first thing that comes to me head), but Wind Waker is definitely deserving of an HD treatment out of all of the Zelda games.

@cornishlee - Not so much the art style - more what ToxieDog said:
was too disjointed and had way too many lengthy sailing sections

I'm not a big fan of sailing, though that was 10 years ago, and I've mellowed, some so maybe I'll enjoy it this go 'round. But if they want to put a map on the Gamepad screen and let me jump back to wherever I've been, well that's ok too

dang. Wish it would have been majora's mask. :/

They'll need more then fancy graphics to make me buy it twice.

Neat! Wind Waker is the only Zelda game I have ever really enjoyed and it should be gorgeous in HD.

Here's my wish oh shooting star,
please make it so that this will be available on the eShop for $30 / 30€, thanks.

This news made my day. I now want a WiiU.

@Moshugan You really are wishing if you think it will be available on the eShop for $30. Don't forget that Nintendo have a 'Mario' and 'Zelda' tax, just look at how much extra it is to download the Mario Land games and Zelda: Link's Awakening on 3DS eShop compared to other GB games.

Not going to lie. This title already had kick butt controls, in addition to actually being designed for dual analog sticks, it's a perfect fit! Sounds like a great project for Nintendo to get there hands dirty in HD while they learn how to really make their games look great. This is a great filler. It's a shame I've literally completed every inch of detail and quests already...full photo gallery and everything!

They're actually releasing this? I thought it was just a tech demo of what zelda would like in hd.. I guess I must have missed that in the Nintendo direct..

I wish they gave us more screen shots

My life is now complete.

Now I'll have to buy me a Wii U.

I'm kinda torn here. At first i didn't like how detailed the new graphics look. They already were near perfect for this kind of eperience imo.
On the other hand if they really put in much work to also fine-tune the gameplay it could be quite a different experience instead of just a slight remake.
Still glad i got to play the fantastic original first. Might still get the remake for a good price whenever i buy a Wii U.

As soon as I met that kid with the snot hanging out of his nose on Outset island I knew I'd love the art style. My second favourite Zelda and I've played them all first time around.

They cut a dungeon out to finish in time for release (on the Greatfish isle) so I'd love to see that back in.

Nintendo, if you plan to make the Wii U a great console, you're failing. Your making Wii U the greatest console ever.

Watch out, lady. I want to smash that pot sooo bad.

I'm now glad I didn't replay WW. It should be a fresh experience. I, too, hope they go with their original plans over the triforce fishing we got because they were running out of development time.

booo >: (
i'd rather focus all my attention towards the REAL ZeldaU title.

Never got the chance to play the first one so this'll be great That's when I actually, you know, buy a Wii U.

i'm pretty disappointed... re-releasing Wind Waker?? isn't this the one everyone kept complaining about sailing over?

don't get me wrong, i understand why they're doing it, but i've played the game, and i'd rather wait for the REAL zelda U title, not some crap i've already seen. and i'm also getting P-O'd of all the games that only utilize one screen, instead of both. i'd rather play with both screens. if i wanted one screen, i'd probably waste my money somewhere else. WW HD only uses one screen, too. i think if i wanted to use one screen, i'd have used my gamecube copy. honestly, there's NOTHING wrong with the gamecube version, i don't see why i should have to waste more money on the same game except with better graphics. no... just no...

HOLY S###!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES YES YES!!!!!!! I can't wait!

I'm so happy! The tears won't stop. This game was my childhood, and now to see this! Nintendo you have earned a cookie T_T

Might have to take a few vacation days when this one hits the streets.

I need a Wii U.

@0LD_SK0OL_PUNK
Nobody's making you buy this.

From what I understand, they're remaking it to give the game a wider audience(the GC wasn't exactly the most successful console).

As for the remake itself, I hope they include a sidequest log. One of the most annoying things in the original was that I'd come back to play it after a long time, then not remember what sidequests I had or hadn't done, and then I'd quit because I'm OCD. A feature that keeps track of that stuff would be really useful, and would seriously improve the chances of me getting this.

ok, unlike ACIII, Aliens colonial marines, or even new super marios bros wii u, this is the game that will get people who love nintendo games really interested in the Wii U.
This was a great game, except for the slight sailing problems, so a HD remake??? YES!!!!!
all it needs, is side-quests (or more of them), a log for quests, gamepad use for sailing and fishing, and a slightly more interesting control set. This could be the game that gets people to say, "hmm, if they remake this old game, why not more?" Next up, METROID PRIME, and CHIBI-ROBO!!!!!!!

Yes! Now I'll finally be able to get around to beating Wind Waker!

i hope the engine will evolve because the current cellshading effect combined to the wiiu resolution is not looking as good as the gamecube one, currently it only highlight the lack of polygons :/

These screens definitely make it look worse to me.

I am probably the only one who has to get a bit used to the updated cel-shading shown in the screenshots. Some footage would help a lot!

I really hope though that this means the next Zelda on Wii u will also have Windwaker graphics! It is possible now!

By the way: I voted nothing, because I am just a bit excited! Hopefully it also has some new dungeons, and they could also remove the Triforce quest! But of course I am eagerly waiting for the NEW Zelda's!!

The graphics look "less lively" than the original but still a great announcement!

Holy mother of...

Can I get a hell yea?

Dem shots.

This game looked amazing back then. Can't wait to see it with a fresh coat of paint. Hopefully they'll add a few extra features to the game so it doesn't feel like just another retread but with better graphics.

@DestinyMan Thanks! I litterly cried like a baby watching this Nintendo Direct! Today was what E3 2013 should have been!

Looks pretty good I haven't played the original wind waker so I'm hooked in.

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG! This could be my 1st Toon Link game!!! Day uno buy!!

So a week ago, I borrowed WW from a friend because I missed the game. I beat it last night, then I find out about the remake. I'd be upset that I didn't wait longer, but this might be good that the original is fresh in my mind so I can spot the differences easier, no matter how subtle.

Easily the biggest surprise of the Direct for me. This is one HD remake I never thought would actually happen.

I loved Wind Waker and beat it multiple times. Having said that, I have no interest in playing it again "remade, updated, remixed" or whatever you want to call it. I felt the same way about Ocarina of Time on the 3DS. I might be in the minority on this one, but I'm more interested in new Zelda titles or ones that haven't been ported yet. (Oracle of Age/Seasons)

anyone else notice they changed links undershirt color to orange? i really like the graphics though, it really freshens it up, it makes me want to play this game now, even though i've beaten the original twice, its fun to play through it again with link's pajamas

I hated the GC Zelda graphics, but in HD, it looks so much better!!!! Day one purchase!!!

So cool! But I gotta finish Skyward sword first :L

@BenAV I'm right there with you, cant decide between this one and Skyward Sword

Holy crap, someone commented about this before the Direct and I thought that was just a joke... o_o

Never could get into Zelda, but Wind Waker interests me. Might give it a shot if the price is right.

This is my 2nd favorite Zelda game, behind Ocarina of Time of course. I however, feel it is very unecessary to 'HD Remake' it as the graphic style of the Gamecube original has not really aged. They should instead invest their time in a NEW Zelda game that drops the gimmicks and make it a truly epic, somewhat more realistic Zelda.

This needs to happen:

@JulioSince1990
Did you watch the presentation? They're making a new Zelda as well. This is just to tide the fans over.

@Bluecup

Exactly

I'm so excited for this. I can't wait to set sail on the gorgeous oceans once more. I have always loved the art direction in this game and it just got better. Coupled with the fact that the game is amazing, it's a good time to be a Zelda fan.

The graphics shown are not final. Nintendo won't just leave it at upping the resolution and adding bloom. They'll do a good job as always.

I haven't played this game (I never owned a gamecube) and I'm quite exited that they are releasing it for Wii U. There is no question, I'm getting this.

That said, I'm kind of worried that the connection between this game and the new Wii U Zelda game has something to do with the colors or the graphics. Zelda doesn't need more bright colors and it doesn't need a more childish appeal, I hope Nintendo knows this.

Potential SPOILERS!
Yes! Good times. Wind Waker was too short, but it was short and sweet! I'll just say, please, please add a huge sea monster, more islands, and another town island to transport cargo back and forth! More people too!

I think this cinches it, Wind Waker HD coming to Wii U means 3DS is getting the new version of Majora's Mask.

In terms of visuals, Wind Waker is the Zelda game in least need of a remake. I played it again late last year and it's still beautiful - almost ten years later. I'd wager it'll still retain its charm a further ten years from now. I also think the new art style is a tad unnecessary, and, based on the few screens released, less visually appealing than the original's cel-shaded look.

In terms of gameplay there are refinements to be made and like others, I'm hoping for an extra dungeon or two placed where they intended in the original release, but I don't think this will be the case.

I literally joined the NintendoLife community to say a big NO to the demand of Wind Waker HD, and now I'm excited beyond words. I should have expected that if Nintendo makes an HD remake, it means that it's a REAL remake: not some of those bullpoop some did on Perfect Dark only tweaking the resolution.
And for those who say that it should use both screens and not have the ability to be fully playable on the GamePad... The original only used one screen, so I might as well have this as a better respect to what the game actually used to be, and as a means to play WW in my bathroom.

That being said: the best video game in history, just got better.

port a OoT sequel to WiiU, port another to 3DS (cough Majora's Mask cough)

awesome, one of the best games of all time deserves to get a refresh

I just simply cannot wait. It's like a remake that isn't a remake. Toon Link looks like he could jump out the screen and slash you with his 12 inch sword. Nintendo, you just sold me a Wii U and you haven't even shown footage of Super Smash Bros. Mario, or a new Zelda. Well played Nintendo. 3rd party games are essential for Wii U's growth but Nintendo will manage on its own for quite some time.

This game doesn't need a remake. It still holds up well graphically today.

Majora's Mask and Twilight Princess could use remakes, along with a Super Mario compilation or some less broad-appeal games like Star Fox Assault (seriously, so much potential in a touchup of everything)

I usually don't bother with ports of games I already own, but I will definitely make an exception here! It looks amazing!

I AM SO EXCITED I ACTUALLY STARTED CRYING I HAV BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MOMENT IN MY LIFE FOR SO LONG <333333 now i just have to get a Wii U

Gameplay changes I want with Wind Waker HD, LET THE CAMERA HOLD MORE PHOTOS. Like 10-20! Realism be damned, having to run to the figurine maker every 3 shots is ANNOYING. Also, allow and infinite number of new game +s! What's the point of allowing 1 new game + and 1 only?

@Magnet_Man018 see this is why i hate this. MM has only room on the 3ds while this travesty of a game gets a console remake? I dont care if anyone likes this game. Its terrible.

@Ideal_Hero Dude, I have 2 copy's and I'm getting this!

The original doesn't need an upgrade at all. This, though... it's simply magical, like adding concentrated happiness to the best thing you've ever tasted.

Looks too blown out, I hope they tweak the lighting

@Itglows
I agree.

wind waker is probably the worst tv console Zelda game i have played and I own all of them except SS. If there is going to be an HD remake, make it one of the more iconic Zelda games like OoT (3ds doesn't count) or MM. I think that more people would buy the remake of Majora's mask more than wind waker. Wind waker was the first zelda on the GameCube and had a new method of getting from place to place, sailing. sailing in wind waker was boring, there was nothing to explore other than these bunkers that shot at you. As well in windwaker, there were only six dungeons. Nintendo could have done better, they should have scrapped the triforce search and added 1 or 2 more sages to awaken. this would have made the game much better and enjoyable. Nintendo, broadening the market, targeted this toward kids. my 9 year old brother beat this without looking up anything on the internet. what does that tell you. THIS GAME IS TOO EASY!!! I remember having rage fits when I was 9 playing OoT because I was so lost in the forest temple to finally pick it back up when I was 13 and still have trouble. Zelda games are suppose to to confuse you, (not to mention realistic graphics<like twilight princess>). Zelda also needs to have a dark feel to it. the Master of all evil Ganondorf has arisen and everything to everyone is still joyful nearly everywhere. compare this to OoT, Hyrule town is destroyed and filled with Redeads. everyone migrates to Kakariko Village for safety. there are problems nearly everywhere to Lake Hylia to Death Mountain to Kakariko Village to Zora Domain to Lon Lon Ranch and most importantly...Hyrule. you end up resolving these problems spreading peace where Ganon has thrown darkness. This is the true essence of how Zelda should be, and wind waker does not deliver. Majora's Mask and Twilight Princess are examples of games that do deliver the true essence of Zelda

@rayword45 alright, i agree with you except with Twilight Princess. In my opinion, TP has the best graphics in all of the Zelda games. everything was realistic, it had great design as well as smooth textures. I would like to see it in the graphics of the tech demo from E3 2011, but that is most likely not going to happen.

I think they should keep Windwaker type zeldas for the handhelds, and the realistic (like twilight princess) and like the demo at E3 for the Consoles, id rather wanted that they would have made a majoras mask HD game, that game had all the magic, i want link to have more powers, like he had in ocarina of time and in majoras mask.
and what nintendo can do lol to hype the sales of Windwaker, is when u finish the game, you will see a short video from the new zelda game for WiiU, then everyone will buy it lol

Man I cant wait for the game to come out

The game will be great as all Zelda games are, though I hope they remove the blessed triforce hunt. i could never get past that when I payed the gamecube version on my wii.

*played