Japanese Developer Grezzo Handling The Switch Version Of Link's Awakening

They did a great job on the OoT and the Majora's mask remakes, so this'll probably be good.

"there are "no plans" for Oracle remakes"

Thank goodness for that.

Huh. I suppose it only makes sense, and Grezzo does do good work as we've seen before. And the demo did play very nicely from my experience with it (although I did not like being forced to move with control stick exclusively, we should be able to use the D-pad as well!).

And as for the Oracle games, I would like to see them eventually remastered at some point. It would be cool to see a third Oracle game to complete the original idea, especially since the link function would be far easier in concept, but the complexities of having three standalone games that change with link functions would get in the way I'd imagine. But then again, you could have Ages and Seasons link together and playable in any order, and have the third Oracle forced to be the last game, as a finale of sorts. So many possibilities.

I've heard people complain about their port of Majora but haven't played it yet. What's up with that?

Ocerina was done quite well IMO. Only issue I saw was minor stuff like missing music in fire temple.

I've only played Ages, which was a good game, but not nearly on the same caliber. It felt more like a ROM hack.

Still pretty excited for this game. Love the original. Just disappointed in no steelbook.

@Franklin There'll be a stealth drop knowing Nintendo.

The headline is kinda confusing for people who hasn't heard or played the original. It's like implying there's a 3DS version or something.

instead of a straight remake integrate seasons and ages to reflect the best elements of both. Or just remake ages but add the blue bear.

@Trajan
I have both Majoras, and honestly the people who complain are blinded by "original is best" mentality. Having the map at the bottom screen is great, and the textures actually look like textures! You will see what a mean when you compare the forest swamp area side by side. I guess the swimming is kinda not as smooth without analouge, but it's still managable. The biggest plus has to be the gyro aiming. Dear lord it made the alien missions and minigames actually fun and fair

Excellent. I've enjoyed every game that Grezzo has handled.

"No plans" for Oracle of Ages/Seasons remakes doesn't mean it won't happen at some point.

2015: Zelda Majora's Mask 3D
2015: Zelda Triforce Heroes
2017: Ever Oasis
2018: Luigi's Mansion
2019: Zelda Link's Awakening

Grezzo has been ridiculously busy over the last 4 years - they've pretty much released a game every year, even if most of them are remakes.

Shame that Ever Oasis never took off. I'd like to see a much more ambitious sequel or remake (lol) on the Switch.

@Zyph
Thats because it's also releasing on the apple pippin, eevee tamagachi, and pinball cabinet

@Tyranexx "No plans" most commonly means "No plans yet". I'm sure if Link's Awakening sales well and BotW "sequel" isn't ready for holiday 2020 we'll be seeing either one or both of the Oracle games next year.

@PBandSmelly Cool! Thanks.

Yeah I really hated that alien mission.

@PBandSmelly I'll buy it on a Nokia 3310

Yes, better not!

Would love a remake of Zelda : A Link to the Past

@Franklin why?

IN HD Sprites

Because it deserve it!, Is older than :inks Awakening and better game Too

@Trajan You should look up on Youtube "Was Majora's Mask a Bad Remake?" it explains everything very nicely though I would not blame Grezzo for all the small changes but Aonuma since he feels the original Majora's Mask was an embarrassing rushed job also he didn't want to remake MM he wanted fans to forget about it but because of demand they immideatly started development after OoT 3D but honestly i still prefer original MM.

@CarpeDiem Good catch... More Zelda is always good.
Also have a soft spot for oracles games. Only birthday gift I ever got from my ex that was any good. Got them and a GBA for my 21st. God I'm old.

Switch has enough ports. Any effort spent remaking the Oracle games (which are easily available on the 3DS Eshop by the way) should be directed towards a brand new Zelda game. Also, Skyward Sword is definitely not happening:

https://www.nintendoenthusiast.com/2019/06/12/aonuma-skyward-sword-without-motion-controls-is-close-to-impossible/

@Trajan yeah there's a steel book, it looks like a gameboy. Limited edition has it.

Well, I think they want to get people use to the "Tiny Link" look, see if it's sucessful and then probably look into the Oracles. If they do, will we finally get the third seasons game like they planned
Pic from E3 2000 :

@CarpeDiem The 2D Zelda team made Tri Force Heroes with assistance from Grezzo. That game had the same director as A Link Between Worlds, even. I wouldn't be surprised if Hiromasa Shikata and the 2D Zelda team are making the Link's Awakening remake with assistance from Grezzo as well. Kotaku is notorious for poor journalism, so take anything they say without a direct quote with a grain of salt. Unfortunately Nintendo Life often just reprints what they read on other sites

A game I would like to see remade is Minish Cap

Grezzo also worked with the re-release from Four Swords.... I think it was their second work

@Trajan The port made gameplay adjustments like changing up boss fights and changed the Deku's momentum on water after spinning as well as the Zora's speed while swimming unless the player uses magic. Plus some don't really like how being able to make permanent saves at any point puts less emphasis on planning out and executing a perfect three day cycle in one go.

I'd still say it's easily the better version (and I say that as someone who grew up with the N64 release and considers it my favorite game of all time), but it does make its share of changes that people didn't really expect after OOT 3D.

I'd love to see the Oracles games remade. But probably now into one game.

Love Grezzo. Was recently wondering what they’ve been up to.

@PBandSmelly the unnecessary change in half of the boss fights were pretty questionable and the change to Zora link really hurt the water exploration though at the time of playing it didn't really phase me.

There are no plans for oracle remake YET because they are working hard on Skyward Sword HD BUT they plan to fit both oracle games and the 3rd oracle game they initially planned to develop in a single game

I really enjoyed Ever Oasis and I would totally pick up an oracle remake

They’ve got a good portfolio under their belts, so I’m sure it’s in good hands.

@Zyph What is a Nokia 3310????

I know the Ocarina, Majora's Mask, and the Luigi's Mansion 3DS ports were great, but I haven't played them, and I still need to get around to Ever Oasis. However, I HAVE extensively played Tri Force Heroes and despite the online frustrations, the game felt great. Grezzo working on yet another top-down Zelda title makes me confident in it.

On another note, Grezzo seems to be Nintendo's go-to company when it comes to ports, and they've shown talent when it comes to game design. If there isn't another Ever Oasis, I'm hoping they get to branch out with what they develop.

They said CURRENTLY no plans which doesn't necessarily rule them out in the future

I owned Ages and loved it, still have the cartridge. Would love a remake of both oracle games.

@sanderev I agree with "no plans yet". Not sure if we would see another Zelda by next year yet, but who knows? Nintendo likes surprising fans.

@CarpeDiem 1980 baby. Would say great year but we lost Lennon, Hitchcock, Sellers and McQueen. Even worse though was Colonel Sanders.

I feel bad for Grezzo. They can't sell their original games for beans but slap a Triforce on them and they fly off the shelves. I hope they can port Ever Oasis.

Would love to see these guys work with a real budget and make that great Mana successor we all want.

yeah no plans right now doesn't mean there will never be plans for Oracle remakes soon

@bolt05 Not in North America apparently.

@CrimsonMoonMist @Yalaa Thanks for the info guys. I picked up MM3ds when it went on sale. I haven't really played it other than the first day yet.

MM64 was the game that got me back into video games so it holds a special place in my heart.

@Trajan Playasia bro! They ship whichever version you order to anywhere.

I absolutely love oracle games, Capcom zelda games are trully fantastics.

Oracles and Minish Cap.

For me, oracles have the best puzzles on zelda 2d game, pure brain... Nice combat dificult too, i realy love !

Why Capcom stop to develop zelda with nintendo ?

Remake Zelda 1 and 2! Why are the NES Zelda games never considered for remake?

Remaster of Majora's mask would be nice.