Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

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Sinned wrote on 2013-11-25 05:58

How are people enjoying it so far?

Definitely doesn't feel like a long game if you just run through it for completion or something, but all the extra stuff to find really brings out the game.
Cucurbita wrote on 2013-11-25 06:32

I wish I could afford it. Anyone wanna trade-borrow games? I've got... uh... Paper Mario Sticker Star, Advance Wars Days of Ruin, and Final Fantasy Tactics A2. I think Christian is borrowing my The World Ends With You right now.
Lewd wrote on 2013-11-25 06:44

It took me 11 hours my first run, not knowing what to do
I really like the new item system but I hope that they don't keep it like that
Also some of the puzzles in the dungeons were pretty challenging
Sinned wrote on 2013-11-25 19:39

Quote from Lewd;1172973:

I really like the new item system but I hope that they don't keep it like that
Also some of the puzzles in the dungeons were pretty challenging

I feel like Nintendo could use both the new and old system in their next handheld game, like an option to choose difficulty, except it would be play style.
The new system could have a house somewhere where you can rent items, a big chest where the dungeon item is could contain 100 Rupees.
The old system could turn the house into a mini-dungeon, and continue with the style of get this item to progress and go there.

Would definitely add to replayability since I've heard people get annoyed that Hero mode isn't available at the start in OoT 3DS.

Otherwise, I can say that I either really suck, or the bosses are actually challenging enough that it's normal for me to almost (or actually) die the first time I fight them.
Kingofrunes wrote on 2013-11-25 19:43

I'm enjoying it so far. I've only completed the 2nd dungeon though. Mostly due to being obsessed with minecraft.

As for boss fights I haven't died at the bosses yet, ALTHOUGH, I have come pretty damn close to. First 2 bosses and I finish them off with 1 heart left.
SUNFLARE wrote on 2013-11-25 21:39

From what i saw the concept look wierd but please please god is it like spirit tracks ?
Kingofrunes wrote on 2013-11-25 21:48

Quote from SUNFLARE;1173124:
From what i saw the concept look wierd but please please god is it like spirit tracks ?

Nothing like Spirit Tracks. It's more like Link to the Past graphical look wise and map exploration wise.

The one interesting mechanic though that IS different is that all the items you use for the dungeons are not found in the dungeons. It's rented by some rabbit dude and if you die, w/e you rented gets returned and you have to re-purchase it which can get expensive. In other words, try not to die.

Of course the sliding along the wall mechanic is pretty cool as well. Also it's easy to move around via the save points, you'll have the ability to fly between them later on

[spoiler="This is an actual spoiler"]
Basically an apprentice witch comes to you after the first dungeon and says that her fortune said she needed to look after green or disaster would befall her so she gives you a bell you can shake whenever you want to teleport to one of the save spots.
[/spoiler]
SUNFLARE wrote on 2013-11-25 21:55

Quote from Kingofrunes;1173129:
Nothing like Spirit Tracks. It's more like Link to the Past graphical look wise and map exploration wise.

The one interesting mechanic though that IS different is that all the items you use for the dungeons are not found in the dungeons. It's rented by some rabbit dude and if you die, w/e you rented gets returned and you have to re-purchase it which can get expensive. In other words, try not to die.

Of course the sliding along the wall mechanic is pretty cool as well. Also it's easy to move around via the save points, you'll have the ability to fly between them later on

[spoiler="This is an actual spoiler"]
Basically an apprentice witch comes to you after the first dungeon and says that her fortune said she needed to look after green or disaster would befall her so she gives you a bell you can shake whenever you want to teleport to one of the save spots.
[/spoiler]

SPirit tracks was one the worse ones that ive played so just being cautious and i heard it was a sequel to link to the past sounds like a challenge now debating on if i wanna buy it though debating on Wii u with Wind waker special Edition or this

How many bosses are there in the game not adding Minis hoping for 8 or so similar to OOT

Is it anything similar to Minish cap if so im Sold !
Cucurbita wrote on 2013-11-26 02:36

Link to the Past had quite a lot of dungeons, so I think maybe this new one has just as many?
Sinned wrote on 2013-11-26 03:07

Quote from Cucurbita;1173212:
Link to the Past had quite a lot of dungeons, so I think maybe this new one has just as many?

[spoiler="Well, from the top of my head, you have to run through at least"]3 to get master sword, then the traditional amount 8, then i don't know[/spoiler]
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So far, I'm pretty blown away by the game. This is one of those games where you really shouldn't play with a walk through no matter what. They give you so much, like the whole map on the touch screen for you to watch, plus an indicator for one of the most important side quests.
Maybe it's just because my cognitive load is already being murdered by having to do so many papers and programming assignments, but this game really is all about quality over quantity (people have reported completing this in it's entirety in about 11-12 hours, albeit with a walkthrough for the most case).

There are no stupidly redundant activities that I'm aware of (like collect X to do this), and they give you so much rupees so you don't have to grind for it to partake in the mini-games or rent/buy the items.

The world is pretty large to explore, especially when you consider that you need to traverse between two worlds, and both are insanely different from each other despite the similar layout.

If you liked the traditional handheld Zelda games (OoT/OoS/LA), I'd say buy it.
Sure, Zelda games are generally the same, especially under a 2d layout, but personally, those mentioned games just feel too different from ST/PH (the more recent handheld Zelda games).

10/10, highly excited and procrastinating my last paper.

Also: Streetpass is fun. Only had one so far, but battling him was pretty neat.
For those uninformed, you set up an item loadout, and then send it out for others to battle your "Shadow Link."
There's achievements for beating it in certain ways and you get a bounty for winning.
Murasaki wrote on 2013-11-28 05:24

I'm having fun so far! I've not doe much, but I've gotten one of the sages now.

And since someone's buying my 3DS, I have the pretty gold XL...8)...
Kingofrunes wrote on 2013-11-28 17:02

Just finished it. The ending was extremely fulfilling. I liked the design of Zelda.

[spoiler="ENDING SPOILER"]
Hilda being the main villian caught me completely by surprise though. She still got betrayed by Yoga who had other plans for the triforce :/ At least it ended on a very good note with Zelda and Link doing the right thing.
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