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[Sabby]

Generally wondering how the public feels about Skyward Sword and the Zelda franchise in general. Think they're being "exciting" enough with it?

(Personally, I want to see either a steampunk or futuristic zelda. I don't see any reason not to on Nintendo's part)

[Ardbob]

I've noticed that all of the companies that constantly reuse a franchise to death are suddenly taking those franchises back to their roots. We got "New Super Mario Bros." and that new Donkey Kong Country and now a zelda game that feels much like Ocarina of Time. I don't think this is a bad things as all of these seem to be enjoyable. In short, I'm excited, but not so much that I'm wetting myself.

[mooosh]

what's Zelda?

[Zest]

I preordered the game- it's a Zelda, so it's gonna be at the very least hella solid. But the motion control stuff looks like fun, and the style is pleasing to the eye. Plus, robot beetle- tell me that's not awesome.

[Ardbob]

what's Zelda?

It's a flight simulator. Right?

[C.A. Sinner]

Uh... Twilight Princess was the one that was like OOT. Skyward Sword is actually supposed to be a major departure from the traditional Zelda formula, which, coupled with the ostensibly "more complex" combat, sort of makes me worry it's going to be a linear hackfest with corridor levels a la God of War. But we'll see.

I also didn't think the NSMB games were all that. Sure, they were enjoyble and competently made and whatnot but they somehow lack that special something that made games like Super Mario Bros 3 and Super Mario World great and memorable.

[JoGribbs]

Looks good. Imma buy it.

No wait I mean Zelda x was better. Sorry.

[MaloEspada]

it's a Zelda, so it's gonna be at the very least hella solid. But the motion control stuff looks like fun, and the style is pleasing to the eye. Plus, robot beetle- tell me that's not awesome.

i agree with every word on this
also i'm interested in the story of this game, specially because of the timeline stuff. it looks like it's the first game in the timeline (either pre-minish cap or immediately after it) so i guess a lot of stuff is gonna be put in motion and explained. for example, the hylian shields have the bird and this game has those birds too, etc.

[Sakar]

I'll have to locate my Wii for this game. Been so long since I've used it.

I've always liked the Zelda games, so I'll give this a shot.

[Ardbob]

Uh... Twilight Princess was the one that was like OOT. Skyward Sword is actually supposed to be a major departure from the traditional Zelda formula, which, coupled with the ostensibly "more complex" combat, sort of makes me worry it's going to be a linear hackfest with corridor levels a la God of War. But we'll see.

Well it probably depends on the player. For me, Twilight Princess seemed like the same old Zelda, but much darker and "adult" style. It seemed like they were aiming to please old zelda fans that had gotten older. Skyward Sword on the other hand feels like it's going back to the old light-hearted style and the visuals very much remind me of OOT. Not that they are the same, but if OOT was re-made entirely then I'd imagine the visuals would be something like Skyward Sword. Either way, I'm still a little excited and hopeful.

I also didn't think the NSMB games were all that. Sure, they were enjoyble and competently made and whatnot but they somehow lack that special something that made games like Super Mario Bros 3 and Super Mario World great and memorable.

I didn't play NSMB much, and I agree that they weren't as interesting as the originals, but it was still nice to play a new game in the old style.

[C.A. Sinner]

I've never thought of OOT as a "light-hearted" game. It's actually pretty dark compared to most other Zeldas.

Whatever.

[Ardbob]

I've never thought of OOT as a "light-hearted" game. It's actually pretty dark compared to most other Zeldas.

Whatever.

Yeah, the entire world was doomed and you were the only one that could save it, yet characters are constantly being completely goofy and comedic. Seemed like a light-hearted epic adventure to me. But I guess it depends on the player's perspective.

[JoGribbs]

Majora's Mask often get's called like 'the darkest Zelda', even though it's themes are basically just an extension of those found in Ocarina i.e. growing up and it's assorted implications. They're the perfect companion pieces in my eyes.

I thought Twilight Princess was great and now I think it's kind of poo. I hope Skyward Sword is better than the terrible DS efforts at least.

[MaloEspada]

i never had much of a problem with twilight princess. personally, i enjoy its dark aspects just as much as i like the dark mood in majora. compared to oot, those two games are a lot darker imo.

the first DS game had serious design issues, which were mostly fixed in the second DS game.
spirit tracks was good!

[C.A. Sinner]

OOT has lots of dark imagery. The adult version of Hyrule Castle Town, the Forest and Shadow temples, the graveyard, the bottom of the well mini dungeon, Ganon's castle, the Temple of Time which is basically a huge gothic cathedral are all pretty dark places.

Yeah, Majora's and Twilight are darker but that wasn't the point.

Twilight is decent. It's just that its world is kind of boring and there are no really interesting sidequests. Both DS games are decent as well but nothing to write home about imo. I didn't like graphics in those btw, the fact that they're 3D but use a type of scale usually associated with top-down 2d games (Link being as tall as dungeon walls etc) makes it look like you're playing with toys. When I play Zelda I want to be immersed in a fantasy world and those graphics sort of killed that aspect for me.