Zelda: TP

2006-05-09 04:01:37 pm

red chamber dream

Can't believe this wasn't directly mentioned here yet:

TP will be released at the same time as the Wii and in two versions: one for the GameCube and one for the Wii. imo this doesn't really affect me at all, because, of course, I'm going to be buying the Wii on launch day and TP with it - for the Wii.

This is actually a smart move on Nintendo's part: TP really should be a Wii title, and now it is, but those who can't afford/don't want a Wii can still get the full game (sans a few extra features). Sounds good to me.

MetalRidley

2006-05-09 06:24:13 pm

The version I buy will be decided by how well TP on Wii controls.

UchihaSasuke

2006-05-09 09:02:07 pm

my umbrella goes directly to Bankai

hm... i wonder if i'll end up with both of them some time after the Wii launch...

Evilman

2006-05-09 10:03:55 pm

I wonder how the difficulty of the game will differ between games. Since you have to aim the bow and boomarang with the controller some gamers will get frustrated because of their aim, but with the gamecube you can just press L and target whatever you want to attack and press the button for your boomarang or bow.

arkarian

2006-05-09 10:06:30 pm

red chamber dream

Well, once everyone gets past the learning curve, I think that gameplay on the Wii will be just as natural as the GameCube's, and it will be a lot more fun. It's just like learning any new thing - after a bit of practice, it becomes secondhand.

MetalRidley

2006-05-09 11:52:48 pm

Ok, everybody go to ark's link now. Name: media, password E32006. Go down to the bottom, to GC titles, and hit video on TP. Awesome.

Banjonator

2006-05-10 03:36:16 am

omfg!!!
That is awesome!!!

13M13

2006-05-10 03:39:55 am

l'appel du vide

http://press.nintendo.com/e32k6/GCN/GCN_Video_Zelda_1.zip

There's a direct link. golin/harris also works.

Rox

2006-05-10 05:18:05 am

Quote from Evilman:

I wonder how the difficulty of the game will differ between games. Since you have to aim the bow and boomarang with the controller some gamers will get frustrated because of their aim, but with the gamecube you can just press L and target whatever you want to attack and press the button for your boomarang or bow.

I'd rather say it'll be the other way around. Both games have manual aiming, both games have lock-on. In the older games, you couldn't always lock onto things either (especially with the hookshot), and I'd say it'd be easier to just point and click rather than have to deal with the constantly-over-sensitive analog stick deal. Still, anyone who's played Zelda before is used to that by now, so I doubt it'll make a difference.

trh

2006-05-10 04:49:11 pm

Possible spoiler that would still leave you clueless: Look at this, something my friend found.

GreenMamba

2006-05-10 06:02:14 pm

What luck, there's french fry stuck in my beard.

It just looks like to me that Midna gives you hints a la Navi in OOT.

arkarian

2006-05-10 08:55:30 pm

red chamber dream

iirc, that was confirmed or mentioned before.

Does anyone else think the on-screen Navi looks kind of annoying? I'm sure it won't be bad, though. Just takes some getting used to, like the MM clock always being at the bottom of the screen.

13M13

2006-05-10 09:08:14 pm

l'appel du vide

Anyone else planning on playing the GameCube version first?

arkarian

2006-05-10 09:10:46 pm

red chamber dream

Nope, what would be the reason? If you have enough for a Wii and TP, there's really no reason to get the GCN version (unless, of course, the Wii version's ontrol scheme absolutely sucks, in which case, I'll pick up the one for the 'Cube as well).

GreenMamba

2006-05-10 09:27:26 pm

What luck, there's french fry stuck in my beard.

I'm getting it for the Cube, because I almost definitely won't get a Wii right away (same for all new consoles). Besides, I've been waiting for the best damn Zelda game on the Cube. Not Wii.

Though I'll probably bend over backwards and take it up the rear by getting the Wii version eventually.

13M13

2006-05-10 10:07:53 pm

l'appel du vide

Quote from GreenMamba:

I'm getting it for the Cube, because I almost definitely won't get a Wii right away (same for all new consoles).

Ditto. I'm probably not going to pick up a Wii until MP3 or SSB is released.

[EDIT: Oh snap! MP3's a launch title...]

Lazylen

(user is banned)

2006-05-11 12:34:29 am

Quote from Arkarian:

iirc, that was confirmed or mentioned before.

Does anyone else think the on-screen Navi looks kind of annoying? I'm sure it won't be bad, though. Just takes some getting used to, like the MM clock always being at the bottom of the screen.

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trh

2006-05-11 04:42:12 am

I've read on a couple of places (though, nothing official) that you can play on the Wii version with the old controller if you want to, the only reason you would want to buy the GC version would be if you didn't have the money to buy a Wii and/or wouldn't want one.

13M13

2006-05-11 05:37:01 am

l'appel du vide

http://zdmedia.vo.llnwd.net/o1/Podcasts/051006.mp3

Some insight into TP's Wii control (1up podcast).

Chanoire

2006-05-11 12:02:54 pm

Quote from trh:

I've read on a couple of places (though, nothing official) that you can play on the Wii version with the old controller if you want to, the only reason you would want to buy the GC version would be if you didn't have the money to buy a Wii and/or wouldn't want one.

Which could be a lot of people...there ARE folks who don't buy consoles at launch and yet might wish to play this game they've been waiting for for a while. My sister would only get the GC game, I'm sure, as she's perfectly happy with her GC and doesn't have enough gaming time to get another console anyway. I'll likely get the Wii and that version of the game, so we can compare.

UchihaSasuke

2006-05-11 07:03:36 pm

my umbrella goes directly to Bankai

since GCs will hardly sell when the Wii is launched, they should do a package that lets you get a GC and the GC version of TP for just $99

that way, people who want to play TP but don't want a Wii yet, can play without thinking it twice (and there are already $50 games bundled with GCs anyway)

nate

2006-05-11 08:22:13 pm

i think you may have just predicted the future.

arkarian

2006-05-11 08:38:34 pm

red chamber dream

Quote from trh:

I've read on a couple of places (though, nothing official) that you can play on the Wii version with the old controller if you want to, the only reason you would want to buy the GC version would be if you didn't have the money to buy a Wii and/or wouldn't want one.

If that's the case, which I'm betting it is, Nintendo is making a very smart move here. Reach everyone at the same time.

Prime Hunter

2006-05-11 10:54:18 pm

If that's truly the case, I think I just made my decision on which copy of the game I'm getting. (Wii) Wink

13M13

2006-05-11 10:59:23 pm

l'appel du vide

I've also heard that Nintendo reps on the show floor have said: "No."

Oh, and here's a video of the entire demo...

Yeah...I think I'll get the GameCube version...