Link Overflows With Cuteness in Ocarina of Time 3D Screenshots

[Arqus_Zed]

Just a few questions to all the Nintendo fans...

Why are they re-releasing Ocarina of Time again?
Why does Nintendo pour so many NES, SNES and N64-remakes on their handheld consoles?
Why do they still charge full price?
Why do they still remake N64 titles, when they already proved the original DS could do it, if anything, shouldn't they be on their way remaking GameCube titles?

Yeah, I know, seems like I'm starting a flame war, what with posting this stuff in a thread where obviously all the Nintendo fans come to gather... But on the level, I'd just like an answer and skip the 'rage' part.
(By the way, why does Nintendo never cut the prices of their games? I walk into a store and Twilight Princess still costs about ? 50?)

I don't give a damn about ancient Nintendo licenses, and very little Nintendo has done since the early 90s has impressed me. The games I remember loving on the NES were usually made by Capcom or Konami.

But I never understood this argument. I mean, no one bitches about having MP3 songs on your iPod that were originally released on vinyl in the 70s. If there's still demand for a classic title, why shouldn't it be updated for new platforms and formats? It's how you keep the history of the medium alive.

Well, yeah, but we already have a version of Zelda: OoT on the GameCube and the Virtual Console, methinks the history of the medium is more than alive. I doubt albums get remade every freakin' 2 years. It's just like Square-Enix remaking FF I and II for every platform in existence - it's just a shameless attempt for an easy cash-in. And I just don't really get how you can compare albums with games anyway.

...Then again, I don't own an iPod or any of the likes. I buy CDs and if I feel like having them on my computer, I just rip them off the CD, preferably to something other than an MP3-format because it doesn't really do the music justice.

 

[DeadlyYellow]

I don't get it. He looks exactly the same.

 

[robinkom]

Nowhere near as cute as Wind Waker Link. THAT Link is SO animated and emotional. These improved visuals just make him look a lot closer to the original artwork for OoT.

Also, and this has nothing to do with my avatar, this is what I think the game would look like if it were on Dreamcast. It's very close to that level of graphics.

And I love how people still rage over Link's age and look. Does anyone understand that he's only been an adult in Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess? He's almost always a child. It doesn't stop the games from being good.

Besides, I grew up with THIS Link... and he's still my favorite.

Obviously it didn't translate into his 8-bit sprite, we had to use our imaginations. Plus I'm a 1980s Anime/Manga aficionado so I love this art style.

 

[mjc0961]

*Ahem*

This, is the best Zelda game ever made, the music, Atomsphere the fact they actually allowed people to die.

It's wonderful. *Rimshot*

The annoying clock mechanic, the terrible dungeon design, the gimmicky and annoying alternate forms... Bleh. Call me when they announce a MM remake so I can sign up to never buy it. I hated that game. I like the original idea; Link's Awakening, Oracle of Ages, Oracle of Seasons, and The Minish Cap on one game card would be so much better. Four awesome games for $40 instead of one disappointing game.

Of course, we'll probably get them all on the 3DSiWare Virtual Console whatever store and spend even less. Hell, aren't they already getting Link's Awakening ready for the store's launch in May?

And I love how people still rage over Link's age and look. Does anyone understand that he's only been an adult in Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess? He's almost always a child. It doesn't stop the games from being good.

Well, I do. And until I read this, I thought I might have been the only one.

 

[stuhacking]

...face rapingly...

Hmmm.... perhaps a little *too* 3D.

 

[yanipheonu]

Oh god the market theme. Its stuck in my head again. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU


Suffer my fate mortals!

OH GOD DAMMIT I WON'T LEAVE IT JUST WON'T LEEEAAVVVEEEE

 

[Genixma]

I...think my brain just imploded from the awesome.

He's a chibi now?

 

[Weaver]

I think link actually looks like an ugly troll baby in those screens...

 

[GamemasterAnthony]

Oh god the market theme. Its stuck in my head again. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU


Suffer my fate mortals!

OH GOD DAMMIT I WON'T LEAVE IT JUST WON'T LEEEAAVVVEEEE

Yeebish...there was actually a gift stall at my local Renaissance Festival that was playing that theme over a speaker. Ironically...not too far away was an ocarina seller that was selling replicas of the Ocarina of Time.

Actually goes well with my replica of the Master Sword and Hylian Shield I ha...

*sudden realization*

I'm a fanboy, aren't I?

 

[Zetsubou^-^]

looks good, but i agree that windwaker had more cuteness than ocarina of time could ever muster. no pictures of adult link beyond what they demoed with? i mean its great that young link looks better (and hopefully the kokiri sword looks more like a sword and less like a diamond shaped knife.) but the meat and potatoes of OoT is played as adult link.

 

[Reincarnatedwolfgod]

Oh god the market theme. Its stuck in my head again. FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU


Suffer my fate mortals!

OH GOD DAMMIT I WON'T LEAVE IT JUST WON'T LEEEAAVVVEEEE

what wrong with it i don't get it.

 

[DarthFennec]

Does.. does anyone lese think this is a really genius scam? Yes OOT is a great game, it was a great game in 1997 back when i played it to death. I don't see why we need ANOTHER version of it. Between all the emulators, Gamecube packages and of course Wii-ware there are plenty of ways to replay the game. Its already there, nintendo is often cirticised of lacking new ideas but the 3DS lineup from the big N is straght-up N64 mash-up with the added nauseating 3D.

But it's portable now! I can finally play OoT while on the bus going home, I've never been able to do that before! Oh wait, never mind, I have, I can play it through the emulator on my netbook ... and my netbook at least has a bigger screen
So yeah I think you're right, it's a scam.

OT: I do not like this new `cute' Link at all, honestly. What the hell is wrong with its arms? And its face? I want the original graphics. This Link is ugly.

 

[GeekFury]

I'm getting a 3DS just for this now.. My god that looks awesome.

 

[DarthFennec]

Why are they wasting time with this when there are much better Zelda games out there? I'd like to see Link's Awakening, Oracle of Ages/Seasons, and Minish cap on a single card.
After all, they're the best Zelda games.

*Ahem*

This, is the best Zelda game ever made, the music, Atomsphere the fact they actually allowed people to die.

It's wonderful. *Rimshot*

I'm sorry, but the N64 Zelda games were nothing but an argument for the series remaining top-down. The 3d ones started getting good with Windwaker.

Are you crazy? Wind Waker is an excellent game but OoT is just as good, and Mask is easily better than both of them. Majora's Mask is one of the greatest Zelda games of all time, along with aLttP. The atmosphere is phenomenal, the story is complex but very well presented, the characterization is unsurpassed by any other Zelda game. Next to that, Wind Waker is just kind of a boring drudge around an endless ocean.

 

[DanDeFool]

Really digging the graphical update. Thanks, Nintendo, for not just releasing the same games over and over again; the least you could do was redesign some of your character models.

Frankly, I couldn't care less. Not because I didn't like OoT, but when I haven't even bothered to finish Twilight Princess yet, I think I'll save my enthusiasm for a game that's actually NEW. Maybe once the 3DS gets some original IP it'll be worth buying. Right now, I'd rather just stick with my DSi and maybe buy a PSP.

 

[JabberwockyAi]

This isn't going to get me to buy a 3DS, but it will certainly be going into my library when I get one. I recently replayed OoT on the 64 and it's good to see one of my favourite games has gotten a much deserved makeover. I'd love to see Majora's Mask get the same love too~

 

[Dendio]

I really wish they would redo majoras mask over ocarina of time. Or add a proper sequel to MM

Majoras mask was so dark and full of spirit. We need more like it.

 

[Rooster893]

Daaaaaaaaw! Just look at Malon! GAH SO CUTE!