Wii: Zelda - Skyward Sword

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To all of you nay-sayers about Majora's Mask, you obviously don't understand the point of that game.
It's completely different from OoT, and way more fun to complete at 100%.
Link to the Past and Majora's Mask are the best made Zeldas ever.
No dungeon is as well made as MM Stone Tower. It's simply genius.
Twilight Princess isn't crap, it simply is worse than the rest of Zelda's. Hopefully this one is better.

PS: Link's Awakening kicks balls.
 
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I hated the endings in both of the N64 Zelda games, especially Majora. You go through all of that and they pretty much tell you to go fuck off and you're not even invited to the party. With OOT it's like, oh thanks for doing this, but you're not supposed to be here so we're just going to wipe all your memory that this ever happened. Other then that I loved them. They brought Zelda into 3D right. I also liked Wind Waker but the game was way too easy. I'm glad they took much of the map collecting out of the US version compared to the Japanese but there was a little too much for me of wading around in the water trying to find the right spot to drop the claw to find a chest.

The Game Trailers review felt like it was being done from somebody with a bipolar disorder. They praise the game, like how they say the graphics for the Wii look great, then the next line is saying how garish they look in certain spots. It's like they didn't want to fully praise the game so they had to throw in some harsh words. Personally just like Famicommander, I don't need a review to say I need to buy a Zelda game. I know it's pretty much the same thing over and over again. It's the same with all the FPS shooters and yearly sports games, it's the same thing, but people want new so we always buy them. I also love how they go on about the game having a great story, but say how it still lacks voice work. As a Zelda fan since the start I hope they never put voices into Zelda. We've put up with the voices from The Super Show and of course the CDI games. I don't want to see it turning into Another M where you want the characters to shut up.
 
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Moon Jump said:
I hated the endings in both of the N64 Zelda games, especially Majora. You go through all of that and they pretty much tell you to go fuck off and you're not even invited to the party. With OOT it's like, oh thanks for doing this, but you're not supposed to be here so we're just going to wipe all your memory that this ever happened. Other then that I loved them. They brought Zelda into 3D right. I also liked Wind Waker but the game was way too easy. I'm glad they took much of the map collecting out of the US version compared to the Japanese but there was a little too much for me of wading around in the water trying to find the right spot to drop the claw to find a chest.

The Game Trailers review felt like it was being done from somebody with a bipolar disorder. They praise the game, like how they say the graphics for the Wii look great, then the next line is saying how garish they look in certain spots. It's like they didn't want to fully praise the game so they had to throw in some harsh words. Personally just like Famicommander, I don't need a review to say I need to buy a Zelda game. I know it's pretty much the same thing over and over again. It's the same with all the FPS shooters and yearly sports games, it's the same thing, but people want new so we always buy them. I also love how they go on about the game having a great story, but say how it still lacks voice work. As a Zelda fan since the start I hope they never put voices into Zelda. We've put up with the voices from The Super Show and of course the CDI games. I don't want to see it turning into Another M where you want the characters to shut up.
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I just watched the gametrailers review and thought it was fair. The comment about the graphics was stating that it looks good, but not always...which is a common comment for Wii games. The take home message was that its a fun title, but it feels dated, and that is a fair comment. We are years beyond those CDi games and I find it silly that you'd think a 2nd attempt at voices in a zelda game would end up like that.

I obviously haven't played the title, but I felt what they said makes sense, its like picking Goldeneye, its fun and it is a good game, but it is running off of themes and concepts of yesteryear, and that is what it sounds like Skyward Sword does.
 
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Sorry guys, But Adventure of Link is the best.
 
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Since we're talking about zelda...

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that Zelda 3DS console looks pretty sexy. Plus, the whole bundle is $130 if I trade in my DS Lite?

mighty tempting...

(As is that $200 Ps3 bundle)
 
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Since Moe just brought the 3DS into this, I will say two things. I FINALLY played the 3DS in a store just the other day, and I am super impressed by the 3D. Really was impressed! I'm buying one for my son, but you better know I will play it here and there. ;)

Anyhow, back to Zelda. The preview also makes the game look awesome. Yes, some have said that every new Zelda is pretty much the same game over and over, and it assumes the player has never played Zelda before, but that's what make it cool. This review makes the game look fantastic. I saw a new Zelda was coming out on the TV the other day and just said "who cares?" But now, after seeing everything.... I care. ;)
 
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The comments are choke full of fanboyism, as expected. XD
 
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So guys, let’s play Review Me A Zelda!

The following are all quotes taken from IGN reviews of Zelda games. Your job is to guess which one describes which game in the series.

Ready, set, go!

“It’s not only better than its predecessor, but can also stand up to the impressive pedigree the Zelda series is known for.”
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Answer:
Spoiler:
Spirit Tracks!


“A thrilling and highly intuitive, but slightly simplistic boss fight awaits Link at the end of each dungeon. Enemies inflict little damage onto Link and by the time he has several hearts of power filled, and especially after he’s got an entire row on his side, he becomes nearly invincible, which is a true shortcoming as far as we concerned.”
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Answer:
Spoiler:
Wind Waker!


“The Legend of Zelda: (redacted) is, in my opinion, the greatest Zelda game ever created.”
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Answer:
Spoiler:
Twilight Princess!


“The new benchmark for interactive entertainment has arrived.”
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Answer:
Spoiler:
Ocarina of Time!


“It took Nintendo almost a decade to do it, but the publisher has finally created a new Zelda game that is so well-designed and so epic that it deserves to be crowned the best in its class.”
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Answer:
Spoiler:
Twilight Princess


“An incredible remake of an already sensational game back in the ‘90s, and the new presentation bonuses this 3DS version has brought to the table make it even more of a wonderful gaming experience.”
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Answer:
Spoiler:
Link’s Awakening!


“If you’re making games and you haven’t played this game, then you’re like a director who has never seen Citizen Kane or a musician who has never heard of Mozart. If you’re a gamer looking for your next title to buy, then take it from me, this is as good as it's going to get for a looooong time.”
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Answer:
Spoiler:
Link’s Awakening!


“It’s captivating, entertaining, and a true adventure worthy of the Zelda name. It’s different, but it's still the real deal.”
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Answer:
Spoiler:
Phantom Hourglass!


“One of the finest video game accomplishments of the past 10 years. The game has once again raised the bar and forged new territory for an iconic and innovative franchise.”
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Answer:
Spoiler:
Skyward Sword!


“Along the way he explores nearly a dozen dungeons, acquires powerful artifacts, faces off against some of the most epic enemies and bosses ever devised, and does it all to prevent the land of Hyrule from falling into darkness at the hands of the evil Ganon.”
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Answer:
Spoiler:
Ocarina of Time!


“The sheer brilliance on display here, evident more and more as you journey deeper into the game, will stun even the most jaded gamer.”
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Answer:
Spoiler:
Skyward Sword!


“Control is exceptionally intuitive and tight and the world is unrivaled in its level of interactivity. Link can do just about everything from run and roll to strike with his sword, shoot arrows, throw bombs and so much more, Each action can be executed with a precision that few other games could offer. Moreover, the enhancements over previous Zeldas are immediately apparent.”
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Answer:
Spoiler:
Wind Waker!


“A mix of both amazingly inspired, classic Zelda action, and some segments that should have simply been left on the cutting room floor.”
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Answer:
Spoiler:
Spirit Tracks!


“...requires you to travel repeatedly back to familiar environments, each time altering some key attribute or providing you with new tools to make the experience completely fresh.”
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Answer:
Spoiler:
Skyward Sword!


“A shining example, in fact, of how videogames should be made and a case study for developers wondering what makes a compelling game. Nintendo has once again evolved the action-adventure and created a gargantuan world that seems to overflow with mystery and challenge.”
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Answer:
Spoiler:
Wind Waker!


Also, lol IGN bonus quotes:

The biggest difference in this regard is that there have also been a number of tweaks and improvements to just about every area.”
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That’s not to suggest that Wind Waker can be ‘blown’ through either, pardon the pun.
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For many, the Zelda brand represents the pinnacle of gaming, a perfect convergence of polished design, tightly crafted control and beautiful presentation.
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It isn’t often we’ll see two Zelda efforts on a single platform.
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We could easily write a 10-page review of Twilight Princess, exploring every nook and cranny, detailing every character, every boss, and every last temple, but we don't want to spoil the adventure that awaits you. We realize that the last thing our viewers want with this review is to stumble upon major spoilers, so we've done our best to keep significant story developments and weapon and item upgrades from our critique.
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Improving upon “perfection” is not exactly an easy job.
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An evil entity wants to destroy peace, love and happiness, and Link is going to make sure that doesn't happen.
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The gamespot review is even lower than the EGM one, and of course that initiated a raging storm of frustrated nintendo fans to flood the comments section. Gamespot basically said the controls are frustrating at times and its just more of the same old Zelda formula.
 
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That IGN review basically disregarded all third party games which use motion controls. If anything it's proof Nintendo created a platform that only they could work with.
 
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Don't care about reviews saying how perfect this Skyward Sword is. The DS versions of Zelda all got good reviews, yet I hated playing them.

If Skyward Sword doesn't turn out to be great, then I might give up on the Zelda series for good. Too much butchering, just to appeal ordinary gamers. :buttrock:

Otherwise I will just stick to the series post Twilight Princess.
 
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Not interested. I could play Zelda, Zelda II and LttP over and over again but the 3D Zeldas are pretty horrible.
 
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LoneSage said:
So guys, let’s play Review Me A Zelda! *snip*
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Holy shit, this is an outstanding post. I've been saying for years that IGN has questionable reviews at best (and worthless reviews at worst), and you've proven it here pretty handily.

It seems pretty clear that they're happy to suck the dick of any game with 'Zelda' in the title, no matter what. Those are reviews that any reasonable person ought to ignore.
 
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I've been out of the whole next gen,
but everything I've seen of this makes it look like a boring ps2 game.
 
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rarehero said:
I've been out of the whole next gen,
but everything I've seen of this makes it look like a boring ps2 game.
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Some of the best games I've ever played have been released just this year. You couldn't be more off-base. Just because Nintendo rehashes everything ad nauseam doesn't mean everyone does.
 
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I can't believe they get paid for that.

lol video game journalism
 
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They have a point. If you don't count the NES, the Gameboy, the Gameboy Color, the Gameboy Advance, the DS, the 3DS, the N64, the Gamecube, the Satellaview add-on, and hell even the CD-I, there's not many consoles out there with more than one Zelda title.


EDIT: Wow I actually forgot the Wii in there.
 
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Getting off work in a few hours, then heading to Walmart at 7am to hopefully snag a gold wiimotion+ bundle. If they're already gone there, I'll head to Target and wait for them to open at 8. I know the preorders sold out everywhere that took them in no time. It seems my only hope is to try elsewhere this morning. Already up to $112.0 on Amazon...
The gold wiimote isn't really that big of a deal for me, but I never bought the first wiimotion+ attachment, and I'd rather have the built-in style if I'm gonna have one at all.
 
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