Author Topic: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess official thread! (Read 44237 times)

Himu · « **on:** November 10, 2006, 02:06:41 PM »

The new 1up preview is up!

Read if you want, but it has spoilers for the dungeons. I went around the article avoiding spoilers and found the info that I found pretty damn interesting. The vastness of this game sounds so...awesome.

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The opening hours of Twilight Princess, as it turns out, are contained within a tiny portion of the game world. In fact, most of the Ordon Wood events transpire outside the boundaries of the game map. Zooming out on the map screen to get a sense of perspective is rather shocking -- a little bit like leaving Midgar in Final Fantasy VII and realizing that the last half-dozen hours have been contained in a tiny corner of the full game world.

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And it truly is vast. Nintendo tells us that Hyrule Field is roughly five times the size of its Ocarina of Time incarnation, and they really aren't kidding. The vast plain stretches into the distant horizon -- and Twilight Princess has some amazing draw distances -- its verdant expanse sullied only by the looming Twilight, which bisects the horizon like a curtain. A curtain the color of a bruise. The silhouette of Hyrule Castle is dimly visible in the distance, mired deep within the Twilight.

At this point, it's possible to branch out a bit. Although your goal is to head northwest from the Ordon's southward location, the enormity of Hyrule Field begs for exploration. The landscape rises and falls and rolls, with groves of trees and large rock outcroppings adding variety to the scenery. You can fish in the pond toward the center, and if you need bait for your fishing rod certain enemies will yield larva when defeated. The only disappointment here is that Hyrule Field stands as a casualty of the switch from GameCube to Wii: because the game environments were mirrored to make the control scheme more comfortable, the general layout of the field -- patterned largely after Ocarina's version -- doesn't register with the same nostalgic impact as it probably should.

Chris Kohler gives us more information on this vast world

More spoilerific (if you dare) info!

Remember! If you wanna post spoilers, tag it! If you are not sure if something is a spoiler...tag it!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #1 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:10:03 PM »

Look at those Dreamcast visuals!

brawndolicious · « **Reply #2 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:11:18 PM »

spoiler (click to show/hide)

In before orgasm.

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Fucking Willco.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #3 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:15:15 PM »

Let me guess the future review score. Either a 9 or a 10.

I mean I dont need to read the review to know they picked someone to review the game who will shove the waggle wii wand up their butts.

Himu · « **Reply #4 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:16:16 PM »

The image quality is poor in that shot, but only because of it's a bad capture.

And omgggggggg I need this!

ONE MORE WEEK

brawndolicious · « **Reply #5 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:25:07 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on November 10, 2006, 02:15:15 PM

Let me guess the future review score. Either a 9 or a 10.
I mean I dont need to read the review to know they picked someone to review the game who will shove the waggle wii wand up their butts.

Well hey it can't be any worse then FF12.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #6 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:26:43 PM »

I just wish someone would break the cycle. Its not that I mind zelda getting that score if it deserves it, but FF12 did not deserve the scores it received.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #7 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:29:55 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on November 10, 2006, 02:26:43 PM

I just wish someone would break the cycle. Its not that I mind zelda getting that score if it deserves it, but FF12 did not deserve the scores it received.

That's a good point, but reviews don't really mean shit.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #8 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:30:56 PM »

Youre right and I dont know why it bothers me, I havent read a review to decide if I am buying a game for years.

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #9 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:34:16 PM »

I'm hoping and praying i will be sucked into it like i was OOT and MM those two games rocked. WW was crap in all directions. Seems that my complaints have been taken care of though. The game at least supports widescreen.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #10 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:35:34 PM »

I hope they put a demo in stores for the wii version soon.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #11 on:** November 10, 2006, 02:37:00 PM »

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The only disappointment here is that Hyrule Field stands as a casualty of the switch from GameCube to Wii: because the game environments were mirrored to make the control scheme more comfortable, the general layout of the field -- patterned largely after Ocarina's version -- doesn't register with the same nostalgic impact as it probably should.

So Gamecube version confirmed as superior version, again. Impressive.

Oblivion · « **Reply #12 on:** November 10, 2006, 04:51:57 PM »

Quote from: Willco on November 10, 2006, 02:10:03 PM

Look at those Dreamcast visuals!

Hey, stfu!

Those are just shitty captures. The game looks badass in motion.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #13 on:** November 10, 2006, 04:53:30 PM »

I've played it every E3. It really doesn't look much better, but it is fun.

Himu · « **Reply #14 on:** November 10, 2006, 04:58:34 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on November 10, 2006, 02:37:00 PM

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The only disappointment here is that Hyrule Field stands as a casualty of the switch from GameCube to Wii: because the game environments were mirrored to make the control scheme more comfortable, the general layout of the field -- patterned largely after Ocarina's version -- doesn't register with the same nostalgic impact as it probably should.

So Gamecube version confirmed as superior version, again. Impressive.

That doesn't make it superior at all. You can keep clinging onto your lamecube!

ZELDA TP HAS SUMO SLAPPING. BEST GAME EVER CONFIRMED.

Oblivion · « **Reply #15 on:** November 10, 2006, 05:57:49 PM »

Quote from: Willco on November 10, 2006, 04:53:30 PM

I've played it every E3. It really doesn't look much better, but it is fun.

You don't think the final build looks any better than DC quality? Come now. Not to mention you have to take the size of the game into account.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #16 on:** November 10, 2006, 06:00:56 PM »

No, I don't think it looks that good at all - especially on superior setups. It's step back from Wind Waker, in my opinion.

Himu · « **Reply #17 on:** November 10, 2006, 06:07:15 PM »

I think it looks amazing, even if it's not WW quality. Fuck the haters.

Guys, 1up Show has another sneak peak at Zelda: TP. If you missed last weeks, make sure to catch it because it has a lot of interesting stuff. They interview localization staff who have complete the game and it's really interesting.

Contains slight spoilers.

stream: mms://zdmedia.wmod.llnwd.net/a111/o1/1UP/1upshow_0405_320x180.wmv

wmv: http://zdmedia.vo.llnwd.net/o1/1UP/1upshow_0405_640x360.zip

psp: http://zdmedia.vo.llnwd.net/o1/1UP/1upshow_0405_psp.zip

qt lo: http://zdmedia.vo.llnwd.net/o1/1UP/1upshow_0405_320x180.zip

qt hi: http://zdmedia.vo.llnwd.net/o1/1UP/1upshow_0405_quick.zip

ipod: http://zdmedia.vo.llnwd.net/o1/Podcasts/111006.m4v

The Zelda segment is more about how the game holds up on the Wii more than story info, so any on the fence in regards to the Wii version or is getting the Wii version already, you should definitely give it a watch.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #18 on:** November 10, 2006, 06:07:52 PM »

GameCube ftw. Same power, $50.

Oblivion · « **Reply #19 on:** November 10, 2006, 06:54:43 PM »

Quote from: Willco on November 10, 2006, 06:00:56 PM

No, I don't think it looks that good at all - especially on superior setups. It's step back from Wind Waker, in my opinion.

Bah. This conversation is OVAR!

brawndolicious · « **Reply #20 on:** November 10, 2006, 07:07:26 PM »

The gamespot live thing looked pretty good for zelda (wii demonstrations for today). The widescreen and 480P is still way too big of an advantage and I didn't notice that the game world was mirrored until he crawled into a tunnel and it asked what direction you want to go.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #21 on:** November 10, 2006, 08:03:36 PM »

NEW VIDEO 480p
http://media.wii.ign.com/media/748/748589/vids_1.html

Tigerriot · « **Reply #22 on:** November 10, 2006, 08:29:56 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on November 10, 2006, 08:03:36 PM

NEW VIDEO 480p
http://media.wii.ign.com/media/748/748589/vids_1.html

That video is nice. I'm impressed with even the smallest details of this game. The sound effects when the wolf jumps from point to point are awesome. I also like the sound when the wolf strikes at that flying creature. So much attentional to detail.

Himu · « **Reply #23 on:** November 10, 2006, 10:41:53 PM »

http://zelda.com/universe/game/twilightprincess/index.jsp

10 new direct feed vids. Some sites got their Wii's early

Himu · « **Reply #24 on:** November 11, 2006, 01:00:03 AM »

Holy shit at the Hyrule field vid

Himu · « **Reply #25 on:** November 11, 2006, 02:34:50 AM »

If you are having trouble streaming the vids at ign and don't have an igninsider accound I'm uploading the vids to youtube.

The fifth Zelda retrospective. It features Wind Waker and Minish Cap

Also, GT has a bunch of exclusive new vids

New images at ign! Slight spoilers!

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #26 on:** November 11, 2006, 02:38:43 AM »

link is such a 'mo

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #27 on:** November 11, 2006, 11:57:49 AM »

How does he lose that shield after every game? I mean every game starts with him getting it from someone. Fucking forgettful.

Thee Reverend Gary Davis · « **Reply #28 on:** November 11, 2006, 12:00:33 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on November 11, 2006, 11:57:49 AM

How does he lose that shield after every game? I mean every game starts with him getting it from someone. Fucking forgettful.

it's a diffirent link in every game. Nintendo are very unoriginal with character design/names.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #29 on:** November 11, 2006, 12:05:34 PM »

seems to have forgot his pants inna few shots, too

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #30 on:** November 11, 2006, 12:55:05 PM »

From the videos it's clear that the lack of camera control is a negative for the Wii version. Many parts of the videos just looked strange, and the player was forced to keep recentering the camera just to see where he was going. Ugh

Gamecube +1

Himu · « **Reply #31 on:** November 11, 2006, 11:05:08 PM »

Stop bringing up this wii vs gc crap up because you can't afford a damn Wii.

I mean, your favorite game of all time Ocarina of Time has that issue. Why the big contradiction, PD?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #32 on:** November 11, 2006, 11:12:11 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on November 11, 2006, 11:05:08 PM

Stop bringing up this wii vs gc crap up because you can't afford a damn Wii.

I mean, your favorite game of all time Ocarina of Time has that issue. Why the big contradiction, PD?

How is it a contradiction? The inclusion of a controllable camera in WW is an improvement over OOT. It's one of those things that once you use it, it's hard to go back to the way you once played the game. Sort of like the camera in RE4; yeah RE1 kicked ass when it came out, but after playing RE4 can you really go back to the old camera controls?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #33 on:** November 11, 2006, 11:13:11 PM »

There should be a Zelda game where you only play Zelda. I'm sick and tired of this false advertising!

Himu · « **Reply #34 on:** November 11, 2006, 11:57:04 PM »

It's a contradiction because OoT is your favorite game, so you really shouldn't mind how TP's camera is handled. Obviously you're used to it and it didn't stop you from enjoying OoT>

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #35 on:** November 12, 2006, 12:23:47 AM »

Quote from: Himuro on November 11, 2006, 11:57:04 PM

It's a contradiction because OoT is your favorite game, so you really shouldn't mind how TP's camera is handled. Obviously you're used to it and it didn't stop you from enjoying OoT>

Yeah, because I didn't know any better. Wind Waker improved upon OOT in some ways. You're being thick; and I don't mean thick as in a nice, fuckable big ass. What's your favorite game? I'm sure it's some RPG sequel. Am I right in assuming more RPGs have come out since then that have improved on some gameplay aspects of the game? Today, don't certain aspects of the game feel dated when compared to newer games? Come on.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #36 on:** November 12, 2006, 02:35:31 PM »

Wow, Phoenixdark is a jackass. The only reason WW had a manual camera was because you had long areas of linear exploration (sailing) so looking forwards only would screw you over.

Himu · « **Reply #37 on:** November 12, 2006, 02:36:06 PM »

Sailing was non linear.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #38 on:** November 12, 2006, 02:38:40 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on November 12, 2006, 02:36:06 PM

Sailing was non linear.

I mean you would go in a straight path for minutes. Looking forward only would drive you insane.

Himu · « **Reply #39 on:** November 12, 2006, 02:43:37 PM »

Ah yes.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #40 on:** November 12, 2006, 03:08:00 PM »

Yeah in WW it wasn't very intuitive to run and turn the camera at the same time. Some games like Splinter Cell may need it but not WW when you were walking.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #41 on:** November 12, 2006, 04:09:20 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on November 12, 2006, 02:35:31 PM

Wow, Phoenixdark is a jackass. The only reason WW had a manual camera was because you had long areas of linear exploration (sailing) so looking forwards only would screw you over.

And? It made the gameplay better.

You guys are distinguished mentally-challenged. Control of the camera in Zelda is a godscend, and after using it I can't devolve back to to the days of not using it, waggle or no waggle.

Just like I can't go back and enjoy RE2 as much after playing RE4 due to the camera, or even FFI after using the ATB system in FFIV

brawndolicious · « **Reply #42 on:** November 12, 2006, 04:14:08 PM »

What part would you say is necessary for manual camera in TP?

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #43 on:** November 12, 2006, 04:17:12 PM »

Who cares about camera that not why wind waker sucked. It sucked because it had 3 real dungeons.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #44 on:** November 12, 2006, 04:19:13 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on November 12, 2006, 04:17:12 PM

Who cares about camera that not why wind waker sucked. It sucked because it had 3 real dungeons.

He was bitching about why the GC version of TP would be better.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #45 on:** November 12, 2006, 04:20:49 PM »

What? Have we decided that the wii controller cant control a camera?

brawndolicious · « **Reply #46 on:** November 12, 2006, 04:22:27 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on November 12, 2006, 04:20:49 PM

What? Have we decided that the wii controller cant control a camera?

Yes.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #47 on:** November 12, 2006, 04:24:46 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on November 12, 2006, 04:14:08 PM

What part would you say is necessary for manual camera in TP?

What do you mean? Which part of the controller?

In terms of gameplay, I like being able to control the camera, and I'm sure the vast majority of Zelda players would agree that this is an area where WW surpassed OOT.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #48 on:** November 12, 2006, 04:28:34 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on November 12, 2006, 04:24:46 PM

What do you mean? Which part of the controller?
In terms of gameplay, I like being able to control the camera, and I'm sure the vast majority of Zelda players would agree that this is an area where WW surpassed OOT.

What part is going to require a manual camera in TP? How you found it necessary in WW where it's nearly impossible to be killed by getting hit by another enemy I don't know.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #49 on:** November 12, 2006, 04:34:27 PM »

Actually its nearly impossible to be killed in that game period.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #50 on:** November 12, 2006, 04:41:11 PM »

Quote from: am nintenho on November 12, 2006, 04:28:34 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on November 12, 2006, 04:24:46 PM
What do you mean? Which part of the controller?
In terms of gameplay, I like being able to control the camera, and I'm sure the vast majority of Zelda players would agree that this is an area where WW surpassed OOT.
What part is going to require a manual camera in TP? How you found it necessary in WW where it's nearly impossible to be killed by getting hit by another enemy I don't know.

It's an addition I would prefer to use in 3D Zeldas, and it's inclusion in the Gamecube version is certainly not the only reason why it's the superior version

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #51 on:** November 12, 2006, 09:58:40 PM »

OMFG GANON

I'm not going to say anything else; find the pic for yourself, if you want to be spoiled. Everyone knew he'd be in the game so that's not a spoiler...but holy shit.

Wobedraggled · « **Reply #52 on:** November 12, 2006, 10:44:54 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on November 12, 2006, 09:58:40 PM

OMFG GANON

I'm not going to say anything else; find the pic for yourself, if you want to be spoiled. Everyone knew he'd be in the game so that's not a spoiler...but holy shit.

Holy shit indeed.

Ninty pulled that out their ass.

Himu · « **Reply #53 on:** November 12, 2006, 11:09:06 PM »

KEEP THE SPOILERS OUT OF HERE TAG THEM

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #54 on:** November 12, 2006, 11:22:34 PM »

GANON KIDNAPS ZELDA

SNAPE KILLS DUMBLEDORE

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #55 on:** November 12, 2006, 11:35:12 PM »

ZELDA DIES

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #56 on:** November 12, 2006, 11:37:48 PM »

You know, I still fail to see why I should shell out $250 for a new system for this one game when there's a perfectly good (if not better) version on the older hardware. Especially when the new system isn't likely to have another must own game for probably a year.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #57 on:** November 12, 2006, 11:38:59 PM »

That's because you're not a gamer!

Wobedraggled · « **Reply #58 on:** November 12, 2006, 11:39:33 PM »

Quote from: Emperor Triumph I on November 12, 2006, 11:37:48 PM

You know, I still fail to see why I should shell out $250 for a new system for this one game when there's a perfectly good (if not better) version on the older hardware. Especially when the new system isn't likely to have another must own game for probably a year.

New system has must owns day one for some.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #59 on:** November 12, 2006, 11:40:31 PM »

Quote from: Willco on November 12, 2006, 11:38:59 PM

That's because you're not a gamer!

You're right, I'm an unemployed drunk.

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Author Topic: Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess official thread! (Read 44237 times)