BongoBongo123

I'm glad Zelda looks ready to go...if it all kicks off. Link, I think should be more casual.

I'm worried Link's costume looks like cosplay. Not realistic enough. That is my only concern ,though, and it might just be these shots that look like that.

@OorWullie I completely agree. Pirate's Curse is my favourite too (plus, the 3DS version had some cool effects). Shantae Advance felt fresh becuase of its look, despite releasing on twenty five year old hardware.

A 3D Shantae (from a gameplay perspective) would be something new though

I really hope it uses pixel style graphics or is a fully 3D game. Shantae and the Seven Sirens is still on my backlog as I haven't found the motivation to get to it because it looks the same as half genie hero. Although, Shantae Advance was day one for me almost (The GBA version).

The GBA version is better. At least, on the GBA the title stands out more. The Switch is full of great metroidvanais. The same can't be said about the GBA library.

https://www.emuxel.com/bongobongo123/shantae-advance-risky-revolution-review/

I played through the whole first game mainly for the story and I'll do the same with this one. I just hope that its canon or if not that the story is at least exceptional.

The GBA games (two towers and return of the king) are great Diablo clones. The Gamecube versions are great action games that still impress visually. Back then it was like you were playing the movie.

I think he'd be good to be cast in the Zelda movie.

Will an Everdrive NES X8 work with this NES clone?

Will an NES Everdrive work with this system?

@obijuankanoobie This is possible and if it happens I will buy Switch day one. A return for the Hero of Time would cause massive amounts of hype. Honestly, I cant think of anything that could get the hardcore Nintendo fanbase more excited.

@1UP-HUSKY

I'm basically in the same boat as you. An Ocarina of Time remake/remaster at launch would be a dream, but I think its unlikely.

I'm guessing this is compatible with Wii?

Ocarina of Time 3D and Majora's Mask 3D were great, polished remakes so I'm glad Grezzo got to make their own Zelda game, if that is indeed the case.

I think Echoes of Wisdom will be a breath of fresh air.

If they have Link in his traditional green garb get ready for it to look terrible.

I thought a big part of Zelda was that it went under the radar. Why do they have to make a live action movie. And Live action lol. This is gna be terrible. They are literally selling out Zelda. Also, they should never have introduced voice acting to the Zelda series.

I really wish that they weren't making this into a live action movie. An anime in the style of Castlevania (not the same themes though) could have been really good. At worst this is going to the worst movie since Freddy Got Fingered. Get ready for the embarrassment (although the voice acting in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom is a good embarrassment breakfast).

Its a bit of an unpolished gem in my opinion. You can tell it was created with passion. If you like short Zelda-likes, you won't regret playing through it.
https://www.smashjump.com/reviews/kudzu-review-nsw/

I got into this series because of the demo of the remake, realised that I have the original on 3DS, played through the whole game. It is really addictive and it's satisfying when you complete a puzzle. I love the game because of the gameplay loop and it's origins are really interesting. I've tried the sequel on the DS and don't know why some people say the original isn't the best in the series? Just guiding the mini marios doesn't seem as satisfying.

This game was a DREAM back in 2011.

I never got a chance to play the original so will definitely get this. I'm under the impression that it's quite a short, fun adventure. Is that true? Games are so long nowadays, it's nice to play through something that's around seven or eight hours. I definitely don't need many 100 hour rpgs in my life. Even something like Zelda can outstay it's welcome.

I wish this would have been developed as an anime rather than a live-action movie. It could have had a similar style to the Castlevania Netflix show just less dark. I can't see this turning out well, it's such a weird decision.

The return to a pixel art style is a good move I think.

An r4 card has given my 3ds a second life. I don't even need a Switch!...

In his Ocarina of Time design he looked like he could fight. I loved his WW design as it really matched his personality in that game. Gotta always go with the Ocarina of Time design as the best though. He was so angular and cool looking. As time has passed I've liked the TP design less and less. He just doesn't look 'cool'.

@BTB20 That's honestly how I feel about it. I'm glad it seems like it's not affected other people's excitement, but for me, it's ruined the game. I'm still going to pick it up obviously because Zelda is the reason I play games in the first place.

@BTB20 I grew up with the classic n64 titles. The stories in these games could seriously be described as epic, and timeless. For me, the voice acting in BOTW, and apparently this game, ruin any serious or epic tone. Zelda's voice epitomises the damsel in distress trope, and takes away the mystery of any deep undertones the games could have possibly had. For me, the poor voice acting just throws cheese in the players face. I love Zelda, but I hope they make a sideline of Zelda games with no voice acting. This is just cheese.

Liked his Wind Waker design though because it suited the game and his personality in that game.

He's got that cool, angular look like in Ocarina of Time. Looks great. Hated his design in Twilight Princess (and Smash Bros for 3DS).

I liked the trailer and am hyped for the game, but wow the voice acting is just embarrassing. Honestly it makes me cringe so much I feel like killing myself.

It's like people don't play games in the UK. I mean, I grew up here, and live here, but Fifa constantly topping the UK charts isn't something to be proud of in terms of cultural richness and love of art. It doesn't make the UK look good, but then, I guess that reflects the reality.

@Varkster Valve made Half-Life right? I've never played a Valve game. Didn't know they were known as innovators.

But yeah, Nintendo changes things up with their sequels more than most other devs I think. It's part of the reason we get so excited about new Nintendo games. I remember the hype around Twiight Princess (which wasn't that innovative but still great) and Super Mario Galaxy (which actually somehow managed to be innovative and a better game than Super Mario 64 imo).

The thing is, for me, that we've waited 5+ years for Tears of the Kingdom, and it just looks like DLC. When have Nintendo ever reused the same overworld? You could argue that Link Between Worlds did, and although that was a great game, There's nothing in Tears of the Kingdom (that we've been shown so far) that seems that captivating. For me, reusing the same world is an immediate buzz kill.

I feel like Nintendo might doing this on purpose for some reason or another. They're clever with their IP and I'm not saying the game is gna do poorly commercially or critically but something about this lead up that just seem off.

I don't agree with this article. Nintendo are known as innovators and are the developer that can change things up better than anyone else. Look at Super Mario World - Super Mario 64 - Galaxy, Zelda Ocarina - Majora's Mask - Breath of the Wild, Gamecube - Wii (Wii Sports), Game Boy - DS.

It's just an excuse to say that Nintendo does more of the same better than anyone else to soften the blow of how boring and samey Tears of the Kingdom looks.

Companies that more of the same well are the original Crash, Spyro creators, original Tomb Raider creators etc.

Nintendo have NEVER been known as a more of the same developer.

What's going on with these poll titles recently? They completely fail at being funny and don't accurately represent people's opinions on the given topic.

Honestly I'm really disappointed and am hoping they release a sub-series that doesn't get so much attention and is niche, edgy, and more traditional. Then I'll stick to that and the majority can have fun with Zelda: Nuts and Bolts.

Although, saying that, of course I'll pick up this game and it'll probably win me over after one hour.

In fact, just as I'm writing this I'm getting hyped for it as it releases in less than 8 weeks!

Will this get an EU release?

The wait has been way too long!

@Mana_Knight I thought TTT on Gamecube was slightly better. I dno why, maybe because the camera angles were closer to the action and made it seem more personal and intimate. At the time the graphics and animations of The Two Towers on Gamecube/Xbox/PS2 were some of most impressive for a videogame up to that point. Defo one of my favourite games of all time, despite the sometimes repetitive hack 'n' slash action.

The six-year wait has killed my buzz for this tbh. When the first teaser for it was released, then yeah I was hyped. But the game uses the same models and engine as BOTW. Why have they taken so long? Nintendo hasn't even released a real original Zelda in the 4+ years that we've been anticipating this. There's been so little for me this generation (although I'll admit there's been more to play than on Wii U).

@AndyMcDonald I remember Minish Cap and Advance Wars. Played so much of those two. I never could get into the Wario Land series for some reason. Loved Super Mario Land 2 when I was really small though.

I found the rom for this and am about to start playing it on a R4 card. I can't find the rom for Dragonborne anywhere. I know that I should buy it, but I honestly don't have the money to do that at the moment. I want to play Dragonborne more than Infinity because it looks like more of a classic RPG. Although both look great. It's cool that the GBC is getting these really ambitious projects 20 years after the console launched. Speaking of ambitious titles, I'm playing Crystalis for the first time on GBC and am impressed with it's simple, yet epic story.

@Nua Glad that I have that nicely downloaded on my 3DS.

Great, so more content will be locked behind amiibo.

@AndyMcDonald

Yeah, I meant to say that I thought Legends Arceus seemed fresh and was a good experience. Definitely agree with you on that.

Speaking of how great the 3DS is, I've recently picked up an R4 card so it's extended my 3DS's life. I know it obviously doesn't run 3DS games, but I now have access to the DS and GBA library which is great.

@AndyMcDonald
Pokemon X and Y were the first Pokemon games that I played through since Gold and Silver and I thought they were good, but I kind of expected the series to have evolved in more interesting fun ways. I think the series has stagnated but Legends Arceus was a cool experiment.

But Majora's Mask Link and Ocarina of Time Link are the same?

The hero of time is the best link for me, because he doesn't say/react much and is a really good 'link' between the game and the player.

@kereke12 This brings up the question of emulation and hacking. I haven't hacked either my 3ds or my original wii because I have games legitimately downloaded on them that mean too much to me to risk bricking the console. However, I don't really feel the need to anyway because there's not much else I want to play. I do think that it's a shame that Nintendo is closing the 3DS eshop though, it means that in months and years to come we won't have the option to buy and playthrough cool titles that we've heard about from people.

@ManaOwls
I know this may make me sound old, but I like how graphically powerful it is, and also the great ports and remakes it has on it.

The highlights on the console for me are the N64 Zelda remakes, and the original Pokemon games.

@pspooky

I get what you mean, but there are many, many licensed games that are worth playing (and some are actually great games) that don't get re-released on services like NSO.

Licensing means that most of these will probably never be released on services like NSO, but that's good because Nintendo are already only giving the beggar a penny with how they treat NSO.