Author Topic: New Zelda for Wii (Read 7538 times)

ShadowBrain · « **on:** June 06, 2009, 07:55:40 AM »

As you may have heard, a new Legend of Zelda game for the Wii was confirmed during some sort of conference with Miyamoto around E3. All that was confirmably stated was that he hoped to unveil it next year, in addition to the following piece of concept art, which was briefly kept private but has now been intentionally released to the public:

The number one thing everybody's noticing is, of course, that not only is Link right-handed (few surprises there), but he has no sword (and possibly a rounder shield, but I can't see how that matters). Also, the Wind Waker Fairy Queen-esque being behind him has been compared to the missing weapon in question...

CrossEyed7 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 06, 2009, 08:29:32 AM »

Maybe it's just the angle, but the shield looks like it's smooth, like there's no emblems on the front. That might be significant.

Some people are speculating that he actually is left-handed here, and he's using the shield as a weapon.

Glorb · « **Reply #2 on:** June 06, 2009, 09:22:33 AM »

Now, this is all just speculation, but I'm guessing that the weapon Link starts out with may be some sort of basic sword. Later on in the game, Link finds a better version of that sword. And judging by the angle of that shield, I'm guessing that bombs, and possibly even a bow and arrow, may be available, too. It's a stretch, but who knows, maybe I might be right.

The Chef · « **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2009, 09:56:35 AM »

If he doesn't have a sword in the first promotional image, what the hell makes you think this game is going to be like every other Zelda game, Mr. Wisearse?

Glorb · « **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2009, 10:03:29 AM »

The fact that it's a Zelda game.

Hey, for all I know it'll be a 1v1 fighter, who knows.

The Chef · « **Reply #5 on:** June 06, 2009, 11:03:11 AM »

Right. Because every Zelda game is known to have a three-day time limit like Majora or be split into multiple versions like Oracle. Sure. K. Uh-huh.

PaperLuigi · « **Reply #6 on:** June 06, 2009, 11:11:17 AM »

You guys are unbelievable.

It's a poster. Don't start speculating anything until they reveal a bit of gameplay.

Chupperson Weird · « **Reply #7 on:** June 06, 2009, 11:18:38 AM »

Glorb's stereotypes are accurate. Why is the Chef pulling in comparisons of single games? Glorb cites stuff that Link does get in every Zelda game.

ShadowBrain · « **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2009, 01:06:24 PM »

As I understand it, Miyamoto actually made a point of noting that Link had no sword.

Glorb · « **Reply #9 on:** June 06, 2009, 02:38:27 PM »

Then maybe he's gonna go Captain America this time around.

SolidShroom · « **Reply #10 on:** June 06, 2009, 05:10:23 PM »

I'm thinking that it's a cart racing game.

Weegee · « **Reply #11 on:** June 06, 2009, 05:25:52 PM »

Quote from: SolidShroom on June 06, 2009, 05:10:23 PM

I'm thinking that it's a cart racing game.

Crosseyed7 needs to transform the above statement into a piece of box art, pronto. He's already proven himself capable of such a feat.

Captain Jim · « **Reply #12 on:** June 06, 2009, 06:43:13 PM »

Weegee · « **Reply #13 on:** June 06, 2009, 06:51:54 PM »

I'd say that the Fairy/Master Sword resemblance is more pronounced when compared the other way around, but that's just one more opinion.

ShadowBrain · « **Reply #14 on:** June 06, 2009, 07:49:31 PM »

Did you just post those pictures to expedite people viewing them or did you not actually follow the links in the first post?