Nintendo Unveils New Trailer and Details For The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

Cool! Really looking forward to a new Zelda!

Lorule!? The Wonderful 101 saw the future!

But man, I am suddenly more interested in this game. That trailer brought back memories of countless hours put into ALttP. Can't wait for this one!

This game just keeps looking better and better! It's got such a nice classic feel about it without crossing in the territory of being too rehash-y, from what I can tell.

What is that opposite of the deer in that pic??

MY GOD, THAT WAS AWESOME! Nintendo, I love you. I love you, I love you. I cannot wait for this, looks simply fantastic.

Nintendo is spoiling us...

But I think my favorite thing about this game so far is all the classic sound effects returning! NOSTALGIA FTW!

I want to play the demo that has been at some press junkets. It would be nice to play this first before I buy, even though it is Zelda and I will buy it anyway.

Agree with the above comments; this can't come soon enough. Luckily X and a few other games will keep me distracted!

Looks great but can't help but get Giana Sisters vibes a bit. Still though, I can't wait.

Cant wait to get this in my hands

I am so turned of by this Zelda. To me it looks so unoriginal. Brings me memories of Minish Cap which I hate.
But that's me, I hope its a great game and you guys all enjoy it

Lorule sounds like something you'd hear in a Zelda fanfiction, but the idea of a dark clone of Hyrule (down to its princess) is pretty intriguing.

Looks great. Simple as that.

I do hope it's original enough to make it it's own game more than being too similar to A Link to The Past. Lorule kind of made me chuckle. I mean, HYrule...LOrule....anyway

@Trululu I was thinking the same thing!!!! There was a reference to Lorule in the Wonderful 101!!!

Trailer has me more excited now!! I'm very intrigued by the alternate world of Lorule which looks to serve as the alternate world from Link To The Past.

Finally another trailer, I know what I'm getting for my birthday.

This looks fantastic!! What an awesome way to start the weekend. The addition of the new world, and this new characters makes me feel that this game would be loooong and I love that! November 22 would be such an epic day for Nintendo, with this game and Super Mario 3D World on the exact same day!

That really looks great.

So thats how Link gets the Master Sword again!

So Much Win!

Cant wate for this! It looks abslutly fantastic! Ik its highly unlikly but id love to have a 4 Sward mode in this aswell

I just don't know about this game. I like the painting mechanic. I like that it's trying a new, nonlinear structure. But is it getting rid of the item progression I love?

It's also retreading the same overworld, a severe disappointment. One of my favorite parts of every Zelda is checking out new locations. I like Link to the Past, but don't hold the same affection for it as others do. The art style doesn't seem to be up to snuff with the rest of the series, either.

Still, it's got a lot of potential. I'm excited to see what people think of it.

I love it. I'm really excited for it.

Well that looked great, I'll be well occupied till this and SM3DW releases. Another great nintendo trailer

I like the added portrait effect.
Pushing down the bridge is a cool mechanic too but I almost wish they didn't show it.

Yep - this is the "killer app" that is finally going to get me to break down and buy a 3DS. "A Link to the Past" is my favorite game of all time, and that preview made me really nostalgic.

Can't wait for this.

If ganondorf had a sister i imagine shed look like the main villain in this trailer o_o

Female gannondorf maybe?

I was going to wait for this, but Nintendo probably punched my in the head. because I want this SO FREAKING BAD.

I honestly didn't think they were going to go so deep with the story on this one! ("It's on a handheld, which means we should strip it down and remove all elements of depth or story, derpy-doo!") Looks like I'll have to stop looking at stuff so I can be surprised.

Welp, if you weren't sold and this game before I hope you are now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait till my birthday (November 22!!!!!!) to get this!!!!!!!!!!!

The graphics look so uninspired.... I'm kinda disappointed. It looks like the story is really half baked and random. I generally am lukewarm about all handheld zelda games though...never quite the same as the console releases.

I've always noticed the Hy in Hyrule, & always thought about the word high. No, really, I have.I imagine that is Ganondorf's sister. Also, in a way, Nintendo has actually continued on the spirit of Majora's Mask on 3DS, as this, like that, is a parralell take on another Zelda title. Even more hilarious, is the fact that the game being paralleled is, in the way Nintendo developed, & released them, the direct predecessor to the other Zelda that was paralleled.

@luckybreak: I can give the game a pass on that, as long as the gameplay is good, or better, as that's what's important to me; the gameplay. I will say, however, I don't really like the graphics off-the-bat, & I may not ever like them; I may not ever get used to them, even.

I hope this has good, or more appreciated better gameplay, The nostalgia's nice, but I hope it is original, too. The first thought when I saw the above concept art for Hilda, was Palutena from KI. It's the character design, & staff.

I hope Nintendo releases a demo of this. I'm hoping I'll like it, & I imagine I will. I may mention to my family, the concept of preorder, to secure a copy, of what may be very popular this Christmas.

@CountWavula dude... His name is Link...

Hmm, so the antagonist (who looks like a gender-swapped Ganon) traps people in paintings... Is King Boo gonna be a secret boss?

@Neo-GeoFan MINE TOO!!! Zelda and Mario 3D world... Best Birthday Ever.

so... the overworlds are called Hyrule (or "High-rule") and Lorule (or "Low-rule")... they put a lot of effort into that name...
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(/sarcasm)

Still don't like the general artystle in this game...and not in the way some people didn't like Wind Waker when it was first shown.

It's not because it's "cartoony" or whatever but because the rendered look is dated and most of the textures look either weirdly plasticky and shiny or blurry.

I'm sure the game will be fine though.

I think the world is going to blow up on November 22.

A Link Between Worlds, Super Mario 3D World, Xbox One, and Catching Fire all releasing on the same day! National Skip Work for Epicness Day?

I'm so glad this game is growing on me!
@zeldagaymer93 Don't Watch_Dogs and Assasin's Creed 4 come out that day as well? XD

Lemme get this straight.

Lorule is the evil link and Hilda is the evil Zelda?

yes. Yes! YES!! Now THAT is a trailer!

Im not joking this could potentially be the best zelda ever made

@CountWavula

Surprisingly I think even the New Super Mario Bros games look slightly nicer because at least they don't have that dated rendered look which is all slightly muddy looking or something. They do still have that plasticky look however.

@CountWavula: This is 2013... did you just call Link Zelda? Shame!

Wasn't sold on this until now, the trailer is pretty amazing.

This has been my most hyped Zelda game since Minish Cap.

Can't wait!

Awesome. I also love the names Hilda and Zelda ,reminds me of Sabrina the teenage witch haha.

But Is that a girl Gannondorf-like figure? I'm almost a little sad the Hilda figure isn't like the prince of that area instead of another princess that needs rescuing, but whatever, it still looks awesome.

I'll bet that witch is the Lorule version of Ganon. Maybe they'll call her Shanon.

Hyrule and Lorule... As in Highrule and Lowrule?
Hilda and Zelda... As in Sabrina the teenager witch?
EDIT: Darn, Duffthemonkey beat me to it by FIFTEEN seconds...
EDIT2: For whoever is confused by the new names... The two above lines and the last seconds of the trailer should clear it up

Name analysis aside, i don't like the looks of this game. It looks sort of... plastified? IDK. And i haven't seen something truly ground breaking... But i'm liking the new gameplay mechanics so far. So this is still an average release in my book.

In reference to a certain pokemon incident... I need just TINY spoilers for convincing me this isn't going to be just another Zelda game. (Put down your pitchforks, "Every zelda game is the best zelda game" folks.) What the game will offer to me, aside from playing a Zelda game in 3D, that i haven't seen before?

I'm currently most hyped for the Wii U Zelda. Reading about breaking all Zelda conventions, aiming for uniqueness, and hoping for another Twilight-princess styled, HD game sounds better for me than this game.

Just my two cents.

This looks awesome, cant wait to play this, i hope they do a Themed 3DS XL for the game.

p.s, now im confuzzled on the whole is anybody zelda in there or what whos in there? lol

Quite a nice touch with the name of the alternate Hyrule. Lorule, that is actually pretty neat...

The old SFX are brilliant. The more of that the better, nothing beats a bit of nostalgia hitting the senses. The game looks really promising and I can't wait to get my hands on it. Between AC, Monster Hunter, Zelda and who knows what else I can safely say the 3DS will be used 24/7 next year.

>Lorule
>dark Triforce

I do believe they've had one too many Wilt Shrooms over in Japan.

Wow, that was incredible looking!

I really wish they'd release A Link to the Past on the Wii U before they release this. I want to play that again.. It's been a LONG time.

Lorule sounds weird to me. I kinda wish they chose different name.
This game looks great though. Definitely a must buy for 3DS owners.

Probably my most anticipated title of the year!

Anyway, so much for THAT Master Sword sleeping forever!

So if they'll be a female Ganon, and a Lorule Hilda to to Hyrule's Zelda, will we get an anti-Link?

Sever?

"HIGHrule"
"LOWrule"

Yikes!
The "Only for 3DS and 2DS made me laugh...

@zeldagaymer93 Omg. Catching Fire comes out that day too?! Yep, end of world confirmed.

Nintendo's trailers lately have been amazing, can't wait for this one and the story is actually really intriguing.

Looks awesome

Already got my pre-order down. I can't wait for this game.

Sah-weet.

@Jellitoe Well, if you aren't just the most polite naysayer ever.

Lorule, huh? Nintendo sure are pulling out the puns in regards to these English names. On the other hand, there is something about this concept of dual-worlds that is similar to how the Twilight Realm was perceived in Twilight Princess, but then the precursor from the original A Link to the Past comes to mind. I'm interested in how the powers of the downward Triforce of Lorule differ to the familiar upward Triforce of Hyrule.

Additionally, the princess of Lorule is called Hilda, huh? Hilda and Zelda... these are like the names of both the Archie Comics character Sabrina Spellman's maternal aunts, which by the way are appearing in a brand new animated show that is debuting on Hub Network in the United States.

It looks to me that perhaps they panned the camera back a bit? This would be a great thing in my book, it always seemed a bit too zoomed in. Anyone else think so, or is it just me?

@CountWavula
I disagree. Nintendo didn't make NSMBU barren or dated- the game was polished and looked marvelous! It was just a 2D side scroller, and 2D side scrollers can only look so good.

I think this game looks amazing. Have you not seen some of the other trailers? It looks much better than Ocarina of Time 3D, AND it's running full 60fps. It's better in every way, yet people accuse the game of being simplistic and dated? It's a 3DS game not PS4. Of course there will be limitations, but for a 3DS game, it looks great!

So now the two aunts from Sabrina the Teenage Witch are in A Link Between Worlds?

If ganondorf and kefka somehow had a child it would look exactly like that villain! Ahem..anyways i'm really excited for this game. Nintendo is bringing out the big guns this holiday season.

@Jukilum

Shanon.

best post of the week lmao

@Jellitoe go sit in a corner, you're crazy if you dont like the minish cap and claim to be a fan of zelda, then again, maybe you are just a younger gamer and only care for the 3D Zelda titles. This is meant to be a indirect sequel to the SNES Zelda, it will appeal to fans of the original (like me) and bring in new players to the classic style of Zelda games (like my kids) BTW anyone think the new bad guy/girl favors a combo of Vaati, Ghirahim and Ganondork?

@uhhhhhhhh I second that LOL, that Shanon bit actually made me laugh out loud!

This is going to be the greatest handheld Zelda to date!

I love the concept of this game it will be amazing!

@AlbertoC

Hahaha, I'm glad I wasn't the only one who noticed those names apparently Al

I would mention the names in more than passing, but others have done so. I noticed the pun immediately. Good heavens I love myself some puns. Thankfully Nintendo likes to provide them. A lot. The game is shaping up wonderfully. Though it is about at this point I start to tune out new info for it. I have learned all I feel I need to and a little bit more. So for now unless it doesn't spoil much I am going to be avoiding ALBW news for the next month and ten days. Wish me luck on that. Day one buy for me. Have it preordered from GameStop actually.

Zelda pokemon m mh4 god bless u 3ds

I like how this game has come along in development.
The story seems like it could be interesting.

"Nintendo Unveils" love it when articles start off like that Nintendo is the best <3

The conspiracy is alive and well, I see.

The Nintendo conspiracy to separate us all from our money.

Villains. -_-

Some of those effects will look awesome in 3D, like they did in Dream Team (Bros.)! Pre-ordered and can't wait. Handheld Zeldas rock!

Lorule! I see what they did there!!

So it's basically about a new villain who has the power to merge into walls and turning people into paintings, including our beloved Zelda! And Link gets the same wallpainting power via a bracelet!

Getting this day one you already no it Boi!!!!

Here are my two cents: Yuga, who is the antagonist of this game is not related to Ganon, but is another incarnation of Demise. Just like Ganon and (arguably) Malladus.

Was that a Kirby (inhaling) sound effect I noticed?

Ok, looks a bit good.

Whatever happened to "the Master Sword sleeps forever"? This screws everything up.

Paintings? Is King Boo the final boss?
I'm still thinking about the Majora's Mask connection... Could that antagonist be Majora? So many questions, I love when Zelda puts these mysteries out there.

Anybody else getting a Quest 64 vibe from the in-game characters? Love it.

This game is looking so incredible. I am very eager to play it this holiday season!

first animal crossing, then pokemon and now this!!!!

will buy it first day!

=)

I would be hyped for this if I owned a 3DS instead I'll just have to stare longingly at it. Wish Nintendo would release upscaled versions of 3DS games on WiiU.I would pay full price for this!

This game looks great. Day 1 buy.

WOW i love the new zelda game i can't wait am playing pokemon x right now it's 10 out of 10 and in nearly one month zelda thanks nintendo

I only hope alttp is released on wiiu and 3ds vc before this game comes out. I shamefully never played too much of alttp and now am desperate to play it as this sequel looks incredible. Could genuinely be the best zelda yet, certainly the best handheld zelda at least

The name Lorule makes you realize the name Hyrule is a pun like High Rule, and Low Rule.

Whoa im not a big Zelda fan but this looks dope ~

yeah the name lorule is just makes you realize how silly the names can be >.< but eh i see how it gets our attention along with those old sound effects returning too not bad

i was wondering about the W101 reference thing too

Looking good, can't wait to explore Lorule.

https://www.nintendolife.com/forums/3ds/nintendo_contradicts_the_ending_to_lttp#reply-01
ahem

Mid-Nov. is going to be awesome. PS4 on the 15th then just a week later the Zelda game I've wanted since completing A Link to the Past about 20 years ago. I still can't believe this game is actually happening, really hyped up for it.