Topic: Zelda: A Link between Worlds (Got it today!)

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Played through the game for a couple of hours and so far I like what I see. It kinda does take you back to AlttP but with the inclusion of some of the characters from OoT it sort of clashes a bit. It would be better if those from OoT characters weren't in there. I think it would be better if Shigeru Miyamoto got off the OoT ride if he decides to make more games taking place in the Decline timeline.

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The map is still familiar yet slightly changed up so as to bring about a more fresh feeling. I've not had any real problems finding items such as heart pieces due to playing Alttp, although they aren't quite in the same places. The shifting from 3D Link to molding flat against the walls looked rather complex in the videos I saw, but it's very easy to pick up the first time you try it. That's a relief in itself as I've always hated complex game mechanics that you quickly forget.

Over all it's a good game and I can't wait to see the rest of it!

[GuyStarwind]

I agree fully with the OoT remarks you've made. They're not ruining the game or anything but I too could do with out them. I just got to Lorule but chose to call it a night.

[Rugal]

WHY IS MAJORA'S MASK HANGING IN LINK'S HOUSE IM SCARED

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WHY IS MAJORA'S MASK HANGING IN LINK'S HOUSE IM SCARED

I noticed that too. Yeah, it's not like it's a family heirloom or something. Probably just a 3D Easter egg.

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Well, after getting the master sword I took a trip to the shadow realm and needless to say it a rehash of the Dark world from AlttP. Once more there are subtle differences to the map, but it is the same as before (Music, trees, plants creatures, etc.) Would it have killed Miyamoto to create a completely new world? Cause last time any of us checked the Dark world died with Ganon in AlttP after Link acquires the Triforce. Even the different areas of the world have kept their original names; Skull Woods, Misery Mire, you get the idea. While I am enjoying the game and it is nice to play a title in the Decline timeline once more, I can't help but feel it's far too recycled in several of its aspects. The shadow realm should have been a completely new world with all new locations. In that way it would still be fresh and give us something new to explore. But as it is I haven't gotten very far in terms of dungeons, though I've already been through the entire world cause I just know where to go. And that was due to me playing AlttP. Personally I feel that any of us here could have done better with designing a completely new world.

[Jorge D. Fuentes]

Majora's Mask is there so that you can wear it by merging into the wall behind it and looking badass.
Other than that, no reason. xD

Game is great.  It runs silky smooth with 3D on or off and excels at showing off the nice 3D visuals (the cucco game is a little easier with the 3D on).
The music is also pretty amazing, especially once you pick up the Master Sword and we get all the neat musical flourishes in the arranged tunes.  The new tunes are also pretty awesome (Arena Battle, the tune that plays when you have to clear a room full of enemies to proceed, and also the music that plays in the MGS-like section in the Palace of Darkness, is awesome.  You also get the Zelda: Adventure of Link Temple theme if you go fight people in Street Pass.  YAY!).

[Belmontoya]

Oh man.. Now I'm kind of wishing I would have kept my 3DS. This game looks great.

[Inccubus]

Played through the game for a couple of hours and so far I like what I see. It kinda does take you back to AlttP but with the inclusion of some of the characters from OoT it sort of clashes a bit. It would be better if those from OoT characters weren't in there. I think it would be better if Shigeru Miyamoto got off the OoT ride if he decides to make more games taking place in the Decline timeline.

He doesn't really do much anymore from what I've read. The OoT characters can be blamed entirely on Aonuma it'd wager to guess.
I can relate because I thought the same thing about the Oracle games. But in the end it just made the world a little more flashed out.
My only complaint thus far is that since they used the map from ALttP as the base for the game it feels kind of small when compared to the more recent games. I dunno, maybe I'm crazy.

[Ratty]

It was Miyamoto's idea to tie the game in with ALttP but it's also Aonuma's baby to a large degree. http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/129779-Miyamoto-Went-Sour-at-First-A-Link-Between-Worlds-Idea

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My only complaint thus far is that since they used the map from ALttP as the base for the game it feels kind of small when compared to the more recent games. I dunno, maybe I'm crazy.

Trust me you're not crazy. Now that you've brought it up, I kinda feel that way too. Take for instance the world of Hyrule in The Minish Cap. It was fairly large when compared to the world of AlttP. Expanding the AlttP world to that size or greater would've added more scenery/environments and content to the game.

[Neobelmont]

One thing about this game, it's very,very quick. Got it on release day beat it last night. Got most of the hearts, lv 2 sword, over half of the memai(?).

Over all not a bad game but I am one not to give every Zelda title a BJ and give a 9.0 + to me it's a solid 8.5. The non linear approach is very welcome but that's about it for me. I dislike the graphic style. It comes of to me as bright, yet plain especially when compared to say SS, or even other handheld titles that to me had some very good details like say minish cap or even LA/OOA/OOS. Sure it's bright and colorful, but it just comes off as plain to me or maybe it's the character models as well that bug me. It's odd for me to explain it but just because it's bright does not mean that it's detailed or anything some of the dungeons look cool I like the fire temple but that's about it. Compared to say Fire emblem awakening or even Kid Icarus it does not wow me. While the music was good, some nice remixes there. I don't think it's as good as Alttp. I'm not having any bias or anything but I feel that this Zelda game is a good step in the right direction and the non linear concept is okay with me but this game to me at least is not as OMG as other are putting it. Did I enjoy it? Yes. Was it good? Yes. Is it the best Zelda game? No. Did it blow my mind? Besides the non linear aspect, no. To me it's very good game much better than SS that's about it.

[GuyStarwind]

So, I finished it and I thought it was fun but the story was weak and the dungeons were a little too short and easy

[KaZudra]

Is it me or is just 3DS games are usually really short?
I beat Mario in 3 days on casual play...

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It's not just you KaZ, I've also experienced 3Ds games that were relatively short-lived.

[Jorge D. Fuentes]

I just conquered the game (Picked up all the items, hearts, gear, etc. plus did most trials).
Now I will get to play some Super Mario 3D World.

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Also just wrapped up this title too. While I'm not a fan of their lazy reuse of the Dark world, the story itself and the concept was interesting.

Is it a good game? Yes, for the most part.

Is it a great game? Not really, and those reasons are previously stated in my earlier posts. Overall I enjoyed it despite my cussing and cursing at parts that annoyed me. I do hope that the next time another 3Ds Zelda game comes out it will have a little more overworld originality put into it. I wouldn't mind seeing a game that happens after the events of The Adventures of Link.