It's honestly more and more tempting to cancel my pre-order by the minute... I want to see a comparison of Zelda with the current/final build on Wii u as I'm sure the difference is a lot less than it looks on the e3 build and that's the only reason I'm planning to get the switch.
Still buying a Switch for Zelda but this is pretty terrible, unless it's very cheap (which it won't be). This will probably backfire and hurt sales of Splatoon as it'll be the only game worth playing online and that won't be enough
@theinstruct0r there has been absolutely no proof of this. Why would they ban people for life simply for wanting to play the game earlier? Is importing games illegal?
@Achoo you're forgetting we are now in the age where graphics are the most valued feature of games, and devs want the easiest path to getting their games out. If Nintendo continue to release underpowered hardware they will once again be left behind.
They're making the exact same mistake. You NEED multiplat and for that you need hardware that's actually on par with the competition. Don't do this again.
@Kirk It's not a cop-out, Journey is a linear 2 hour game where there is minimal gameplay, the visuals are half of it's selling point so of course it's stunning. I'm not sure how you can even compare them, Zelda is a huge dynamic world running on outdated hardware so obviously they have to sacrifice certain aspects. It's Nintendo's fault for having an underpowered console, but for what it is I think it does look beautiful. It still has 9 months anyway to improve and you could just wait for the NX version instead.
And I've played Ni No Kuni, the visuals are good but nothing special.
@Kirk None of those examples compare, most are very small games that can dedicate more resources to polishing, Ni No Kuni has zero gameplay shown, and of course Horizon looks better.
Did you forget this is running on a Wii U? It's incredibly impressive.
This is a perfectly good response. Character and story integrity is more important than forcing a female character. There are plenty of games now with female protagonists, go play those if it matters so much. I'm glad this is the direction they were interested in going down if they do decide to do this in the future anyway.
I couldn't be saltier about Zelda being delayed again. I can handle the NX stuff but it's such a poor choice to do this with Zelda, the Wii U version is now obsolete before it's even launched.
Again? I don't care about the game but this kind of censorship is always bad. People can decide for themselves what they want to purchase, put out the game you originally made or don't put it in to begin with.
Nintendo need to stop saying Link is simply a player vessel if they aren't going to give FULL customisation of him/her. Either commit to it or stop saying it and let Link remain an actual character.
I like the designs a lot. I actually think it could be a great idea, but they should probably just create new characters and a new ip altogether if it ever happened.
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Re: Guide: Splatoon 2 - Adding, Removing and Picking Abilities
@NintendoPete it works differently now, enemies a certain distance won't see but if they're already right up close it no longer is hidden
Re: RiME Will Arrive on Nintendo Switch in November
Played it on ps4, it's a beautiful game. Shame it's coming so late.
Re: Editorial: The Switch eShop Library is Starting to Look Like the Real Deal
@gatorboi352 BOTW?
Re: Video: Here's What Senran Kagura Looks Like On Nintendo Switch
they could at least make her tits not clip through her arms
Re: Amazon Spain Lists Fire Emblem Fates Complete Edition For Switch With Fan-Made Cover Art
Didn't bother with Fates due to the three versions thing. I'd probably buy it.
Re: You'll Still Be Playing As Link In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Next DLC Pack
Assumed it would be a prequel, but i'm happier about it being post-game
Re: Video: Here's Capcom TV's Gameplay Footage of Monster Hunter XX on Nintendo Switch
I may as well be watching footage from Tri
Re: Steam Trailer Gives 15th August Release Date for Sonic Mania
I haven't enjoyed a Sonic game since Heroes. Hopefully this is as good as it looks.
Re: Feature: Taking A Deep Breath: Introducing The Voice Of Zelda, Patricia Summersett
Still better than Mipha
Re: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is Still Due to Arrive in 2017, Which is Nice
Skells were a mistake
Re: Gawk at 'Classic Sonic' Dashing Through Green Hill Zone in Sonic Forces
There's so much stopping and starting, why doesn't he keep any momentum. And yeah I agree with the many comments about the horrible music.
Re: SwitchCharge Is A Case Which Gives Your Nintendo Switch 12 Hours Of Stamina
@JudgeMethos It's not really any of your business what people choose to do with their lives, just my opinion.
Re: Site News: Nintendo Life is Red, Nintendo Life was Blue
Why do both sites default to the desktop site when using a mobile? Is it my browser? Its only happened since you updated
Re: Snipperclips Confirmed For European Nintendo Switch Launch
I so don't want this console.. But Zelda...
Re: Out Now: Fire Emblem Heroes Is Available To Download On iOS And Android
It's good. The prices for orbs are disgusting though for how many you get.
Re: By The Way, The Joy-Con Grip Bundled With Nintendo Switch Won't Charge Your Joy-Cons
It's honestly more and more tempting to cancel my pre-order by the minute... I want to see a comparison of Zelda with the current/final build on Wii u as I'm sure the difference is a lot less than it looks on the e3 build and that's the only reason I'm planning to get the switch.
Re: Breaking Down the Nintendo Switch Online Service Details
Still buying a Switch for Zelda but this is pretty terrible, unless it's very cheap (which it won't be). This will probably backfire and hurt sales of Splatoon as it'll be the only game worth playing online and that won't be enough
Re: More Legend of Zelda Merchandise Added to Nintendo UK Store
Well, at least the bag is nice...
Re: Random: Google Teases Smartphone Reveal With Zelda: Majora's Mask Reference
Please leave Zelda alone. It's the one franchise I hope they don't put on mobile.
Re: Here Are Your Pokémon GO Team Leaders
You will rue the day you did not choose Instinct.
Re: Random: Sony XDev Europe Pokes Fun At Pokémon GO For Being Late To The AR Party
100% salt
Re: Pokemon GO Isn't Just Leading in Downloads, It's the Top Grossing App at Launch
@theinstruct0r there has been absolutely no proof of this. Why would they ban people for life simply for wanting to play the game earlier? Is importing games illegal?
Re: Nintendo Share Value Starts Its Revival As Financial Markets Begin Post-Brexit Recovery
@Zoriam oh please, nintendolife specifically brought up brexit in the article, they practically invited this.
Re: Nintendo Outlines Key Goals to Ensure NX Success
@Achoo you're forgetting we are now in the age where graphics are the most valued feature of games, and devs want the easiest path to getting their games out. If Nintendo continue to release underpowered hardware they will once again be left behind.
Re: Nintendo Outlines Key Goals to Ensure NX Success
They're making the exact same mistake. You NEED multiplat and for that you need hardware that's actually on par with the competition. Don't do this again.
Re: E3 2016: New Kind Of Mario Game Is Coming, Says Shigeru Miyamoto
Erm, 2 years? Surely they have something before that?
Re: Gallery: The Artwork in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is Beautiful
@Kirk It's not a cop-out, Journey is a linear 2 hour game where there is minimal gameplay, the visuals are half of it's selling point so of course it's stunning. I'm not sure how you can even compare them, Zelda is a huge dynamic world running on outdated hardware so obviously they have to sacrifice certain aspects. It's Nintendo's fault for having an underpowered console, but for what it is I think it does look beautiful. It still has 9 months anyway to improve and you could just wait for the NX version instead.
And I've played Ni No Kuni, the visuals are good but nothing special.
Re: Gallery: The Artwork in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is Beautiful
@Kirk None of those examples compare, most are very small games that can dedicate more resources to polishing, Ni No Kuni has zero gameplay shown, and of course Horizon looks better.
Did you forget this is running on a Wii U? It's incredibly impressive.
Re: Eiji Aonuma Rules Out The Option to Play as a Female Link in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
This is a perfectly good response. Character and story integrity is more important than forcing a female character. There are plenty of games now with female protagonists, go play those if it matters so much. I'm glad this is the direction they were interested in going down if they do decide to do this in the future anyway.
Re: E3 2016: Full Title Of Wii U And NX Legend Of Zelda Revealed
This looks better than I ever imagined.
Re: Splatoon's Squid Sisters Confirmed for Live Concert in Paris
As weird as that was it did remind me how good the music is in Splatoon.
Re: Guide: Which Version Of Fire Emblem Fates Should You Buy?
I would've got birthright but it seems I'm over this game before it even came out. You took too long Nintendo.
Re: Rumour: Smash Bros. Update 1.1.6 Only Seems To Impact Bayonetta
Okay, fine. But where are the buffs for awful characters? Seriously.
Re: Super Smash Bros. 1.1.6 Patch Is Landing Soon On Wii U And 3DS
#buffthepuff
Re: Poll: Nintendo Has Laid Out Its Legend of Zelda E3 Plans - Are They Enough?
It's pretty absurd that they're spending all their efforts on showing the wii u version when it's the NX version people will be more interested in.
Re: European Pricing For Fire Emblem Fates DLC Is Revealed
It's been so long I'm not sure I even care enough to get this game anymore.
Re: Nintendo Wants Mobile to be a "Pillar of Profit"
Please don't.
Re: Reaction: The NX Release in March 2017 and How It Changes the Game
I couldn't be saltier about Zelda being delayed again. I can handle the NX stuff but it's such a poor choice to do this with Zelda, the Wii U version is now obsolete before it's even launched.
Re: Western Localisation Of Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Features Costume And Age Changes
Again? I don't care about the game but this kind of censorship is always bad. People can decide for themselves what they want to purchase, put out the game you originally made or don't put it in to begin with.
Re: 10 Years On, Hideki Kamiya Still Doesn't Think He Could Better Okami
He's not wrong. Okami is still in the top 5 ever for me.
Re: Poll: NX and Mobile Make This a Defining Year for Nintendo - Are You Optimistic?
I just want Zelda, tbh.
Re: Review: Star Fox Zero (Wii U)
Have no interest myself but I hope it does well.
Re: Nintendo Life Weekly: Zelda Wii U Rumours Point to Sex Choice in Playable Character
Nintendo need to stop saying Link is simply a player vessel if they aren't going to give FULL customisation of him/her. Either commit to it or stop saying it and let Link remain an actual character.
Re: Art: If Nintendo Ever Took Zelda Into The Future, We'd Want Link To Look Like This
I like the designs a lot. I actually think it could be a great idea, but they should probably just create new characters and a new ip altogether if it ever happened.
Re: Competitive Super Smash Bros. Scene in Spain Prepares to Ban Bayonetta
Sakurai please buff her.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo NX Source and Details Gain Some Traction
Isn't this all stuff that should be entirely expected?
Re: Splatoon to Arrive on 3DS Under the Name "Splatoon Legends"
I mean, I get the 'Legends' joke but that essentially made it impossible to believe straight away.
Re: Miitomo Tops iOS Chart in the US and Hits Three Million Global Downloads
What are you even supposed to do in the app? I really don't get it. You change outfits, then what..?
Re: Random: Here's Every Level In Super Mario 3 Played Simultaneously
@LemonSlice yeah I was pretty disappointed.
Re: Community: Your Favourite 3DS Games - Fifth Anniversary Edition
Ocarina pls go