The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Originally posted by NemeBro
Yes it is. Combines the realism of TP with the cel-shading of WW.

I think he was thinking of the highly cartoonish cel-shading of Wind Waker.

vs.

There is something about this new graphical appearance that I like.

Hmm... looks like they are cutting out the magic bar again... 🙁

I like the concept art for it...

I'm thinking Ganondorf may be back for this round, with such emphasis on the Master Sword in this game... which could be good or bad...

I kinda get the feeling that he may have the Master Sword from early on this time around also... maybe even the beginning.

The sword does resemble the Master Sword from what I'm seeing. A lot of the rumors said it would be some new sword that would gain powers as you progressed. Looks to be BS now, but I'm hopeful for a Master Sword power up.

Edit: Actually, with the new focus on the sword, it seems more likely.

I'm enjoying the new art style too.

Indeed, looks pretty cool.

I also like the art style; it reminds me of PoP08 - stylized and cel-shaded, but still realistic.

Other than that, though, I'm going to have to agree with those who say it appears very underwhelming thus far. And Zelda is the only thing the Wii has that holds any interest for me at this point.

Originally posted by The Scenario
The sword does resemble the Master Sword from what I'm seeing. A lot of the rumors said it would be some new sword that would gain powers as you progressed. Looks to be BS now, but I'm hopeful for a Master Sword power up.

Edit: Actually, with the new focus on the sword, it seems more likely.

Originally posted by Peach
I also like the art style; it reminds me of PoP08 - stylized and cel-shaded, but still realistic.

Other than that, though, I'm going to have to agree with those who say it appears very underwhelming thus far. And Zelda is the only thing the Wii has that holds any interest for me at this point.

It looks very far from finished, I'm personally glad we got to say gameplay instead of just some flashy video animation. Nintendo had the balls to go straight to showing us new things in the gameplay itself rather than just some neat CGI video.

I'm not too thrilled about the right handed Link and hope the rumors of having his sprite and controls being fully reversible are true. The art looks a little bright and cartoonish and I prefer the dark and moody look of Twilight Princess.

Story-wise, I hope Ganon ISN'T in it and that it's a prequel showing the origins of the Master Sword (possibly hinted in the poster) and featuring the interlopers that would become the Twili as the villains. Great way for Nintendo to shoehorn Midna or one of her ancestors into the game.

If Ganondorf is not in, might not buy.

😐

Srsly.

I don't get the whole "underwhelming" complaint, the teaser was all of forty seconds long, and is far from complete gameplay.

Probably has more to do with the "technical difficulties" they had.

I think actually, since this was mroe a demo the sword may still change, though seeign Ganon again would be amazing, so meh. I still pray for OoT Link.

I was more referring to the concept art that Mandrag posted, which heavily resembles the MS. Though, I guess it's still just concept art.

It's a Zelda game... It'll work well and it will be a good game... They always are.

I can't say I've ever played a bad Zelda game (minus the Panasonic CD-I ones)... Even Zelda 2 was enjoyable.

People just bum OoT and will instantly criticise any Zelda game to follow.

Originally posted by The Scenario
The sword does resemble the Master Sword from what I'm seeing. A lot of the rumors said it would be some new sword that would gain powers as you progressed. Looks to be BS now, but I'm hopeful for a Master Sword power up.

Edit: Actually, with the new focus on the sword, it seems more likely.

Originally posted by §P0oONY
The master sword doesn't have to start fully powered.... See LTTP... or WW....and probably more that I can't think of instantly.

That's what I'm hopeful for; sorry if it wasn't clear. I would personally love upgradable sword abilities. You're right, of course, it doesn't have to start that strong, as long as it ends up more powerful. I suppose the word I'm looking for is that I'd like the Blade of Evil's Bane to be "flashier." The sword beams are a start.

Maybe they'll give it the Metroid/God of War treatment and take its full powers away at the end of the opening act.

http://e3.nintendo.com/wii/game/?g=zelda

So, I found this. It's an interview about Skyward Sword that I found pretty interesting. Epecially around the 10 minute mark.

As long as this installment is a reboot from the OoT formula, then I am happy.

New graphics add a "happy" feel to it IMO. MS is in it, Ganon will probably be in it too. Excited most for the sword beams. 🙂

Originally posted by Mandrag Ganon
I think he was thinking of the highly cartoonish cel-shading of Wind Waker.

There is something about this new graphical appearance that I like.

Hmm... looks like they are cutting out the magic bar again... 🙁

I like the concept art for it...

I'm thinking Ganondorf may be back for this round, with such emphasis on the Master Sword in this game... which could be good or bad...

I kinda get the feeling that he may have the Master Sword from early on this time around also... maybe even the beginning.

Isn't Ganondorf in all the Zelda games?

And the OoT forumla? Isn't that all Zelda games also?

Originally posted by The Scenario
The sword does resemble the Master Sword from what I'm seeing. A lot of the rumors said it would be some new sword that would gain powers as you progressed. Looks to be BS now, but I'm hopeful for a Master Sword power up.

Edit: Actually, with the new focus on the sword, it seems more likely.

I don't know, man. The last thing I want is another sword that looks like the Master Sword, but isn't.

I mean, the Phantom Sword

and the Lokomo Sword

both strongly resemble the Master Sword, and this one looks pretty dead-on like the Master Sword. If this one doesn't turn out to be the Master Sword, and they don't change it's appearance, then I will be a little upset.

However, that said, it is possible that it could be the "Skyward Sword" hence the title of the game, and if that's the case, then the villain most likely will not be Ganondorf (which would be a refreshing change, since the only console title not to feature Ganon is Majora's Mask... and, though he didn't appear in Zelda II, the quest was to stop his return.)

But, I still think it is the Master Sword... It just looks too much like it not to be.

An interview with Miyamoto confirmed that the Skyward Sword does eventually become the Master Sword.

Originally posted by Smasandian
Isn't Ganondorf in all the Zelda games?

And the OoT forumla? Isn't that all Zelda games also?

Nope and nope.