Remakes have become pretty trendy lately and it's not to everyone's liking to say the least. However, when things are as nicely done as in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, one can't help but feel that they're not always a bad thing. Nintendo sent us a review code for the game and we could capture a few - very short - videos so you can see the game in action. We also took the liberty of adding our opinion about it in case you were wondering if you should pick it up when it's released.
Update: First 10 minutes added.
Verdict
Let's not beat about the bush: unless you hate the Zelda games in general or you've played The Wind Waker a zillion times you can't take one more playthrough, this remake of one of the best GameCube games is clearly worth your while if you own a Wii U. This new version of the first cel shaded Zelda title is not a basic port of the original, as there have been noticeable improvements in different areas such as graphics and gameplay. The boat has now become faster, which makes traveling easier and a lot less tedious than before, pulling up underwater treasures is also much quicker now, and Nintendo even added a new heroic mode to offer more challenge to those who may have already completed the original game. The gamepad is used for the hero's inventory and the different maps, but you can also use it to aim in first person view with the grappling hook or the boomerang. Of course, you can also play the whole game in your bed on the gamepad. Although we would have loved to see an entirely new Zelda game on Wii U instead of a remake, The Wind Waker HD is a nice present for Wii U owners, especially those who have never had the chance to play the game.
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Commented on 2013-09-18 09:29:37
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Commented on 2013-09-18 16:21:47Proof of how well solid game design holds up over time.
Commented on 2013-09-18 18:19:12 In reply to munkiniProof of how well solid game design holds up over time.
Commented on 2013-09-18 21:47:12Actually I don't think any Zelda game can ever top LTTP. Majoras's Mask comes close mind
Commented on 2013-09-18 23:12:23This does look pretty though, but then so does the original still
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Commented on 2013-09-19 13:15:33 In reply to munkiniProof of how well solid game design holds up over time.
Wind Waker is too easy. The visuals are great, but the challenge of it are as child like as its cartoon style.
Commented on 2013-09-24 00:38:50
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Commented on 2013-09-24 10:58:23 In reply to Nietzsche
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Commented on 2013-09-24 18:07:02 In reply to Nietzsche
Commented on 2013-09-24 20:09:13 In reply to KORNdogThere is a huge difference between saying "I didn't like a game" or "I'm surprised people like it so much" and saying a game is "shit" and only got good reviews b/c of when it released.
So no, I don't expect you to type "IMO" at the end of all of your ridiculous opinions, but if you are going to word things the way you do then don't get so up tight when you get called out on saying something in such a dismissive manner. It's simple logic.
Edit: plus it got even better reviews on GameCube where it was not a launch title. That goes against your logic as well.
Commented on 2013-09-24 20:18:51 In reply to NietzscheThere is a huge difference between saying "I didn't like a game" or "I'm surprised people like it so much" and saying a game is "shit" and only got good reviews b/c of when it released. The game is pretty old by now and it's remake is also getting great reviews so your logic already falls apart on that alone lol.
So no, I don't expect you to type "IMO" at the end of all of your ridiculous opinions, but if you are going to word things the way you do then don't get so up tight when you get called out on saying something in such a dismissive manner. It's simple logic.
I'm getting uptight? Bit rich coming from the guy who can't even fathom an opinion without a god damn disclaimer at the end of every fucking post. Don't like the way i type? There is a pretty little ignore button to your left. I suggest clicking it.
Commented on 2013-09-25 00:26:42
Commented on 2013-09-25 00:37:00 In reply to Nietzsche
Commented on 2013-09-25 09:24:50 In reply to NietzscheMakes it seem like you don't have a fucking clue what your talking about either. I assume you're talking about wind waker here, seeing as it's the only zelda with a remake. A game i said i like...so what relevance that has in regards to twilight princess , a game that is shit, and my "logic" i don't fucking know.
Again. Ignore button, use it...Please.
Commented on 2013-09-25 15:35:15 In reply to KORNdog
Commented on 2013-09-25 15:37:21 In reply to Tinks
Commented on 2013-09-25 19:08:17 In reply to KORNdogMakes it seem like you don't have a fucking clue what your talking about either. I assume you're talking about wind waker here, seeing as it's the only zelda with a remake. A game i said i like...so what relevance that has in regards to twilight princess , a game that is shit, and my "logic" i don't fucking know.
Again. Ignore button, use it...Please.
Commented on 2013-09-25 22:07:41