Zelda

PFVA · Post by **PFVA** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:16 pm 0

Am I the only one excited about Zelda's preordered copies being available tomorrow?
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cyric100 · Post by **cyric100** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:23 pm 0

Can't say that Zelda really excites me, no. I probably should try it (and get hooked) but it's not something that I have been waiting for.

Yak · Post by **Yak** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 10:59 pm 0

Oh yes, I'm looking forward to it very much.

You don't really expect to go anywhere apart from in front of my GameCube when you come over here, do you now PFVA?

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PVB · Post by **PVB** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 11:07 pm 0

I've got my copy ordered at DVD Box Office, and after playing the Japanese version at RV3 I can't wait.

The nephews are interested to see what all the text actually means too.

Oh, and if the boy with the snot hanging from his nose is in the US version.

I also hope that I get the bonus disk, although I won't cry if I don't.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 11:09 pm 0

Post by **Muttley** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 11:13 pm 0

I'm intrigued, as I have never played a Zelda game at all. I don't know what all the fuss is about, but seeing it moove made me want to know more. It looks gorgeous, and if Sickboy is to be believed, plays just as well!

I shall wait for the UK release though...

Muttley

PFVA · Post by **PFVA** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 11:13 pm 0

Yak wrote:Oh yes, I'm looking forward to it very much.

You don't really expect to go anywhere apart from in front of my GameCube when you come over here, do you now PFVA?

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What

And seing no little lambies?

And no Vindy running on the beach

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PVB · Post by **PVB** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 11:16 pm 0

PFVA wrote:
Yak wrote:Oh yes, I'm looking forward to it very much.

You don't really expect to go anywhere apart from in front of my GameCube when you come over here, do you now PFVA?

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What And seing no little lambies?
And no Vindy running on the beach
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May I ask when you're coming over Paula?

If I have time to set it up (re. distance to drive [me not liking driving], etc.) I'd like to make it to the cow barn and meet you too.

PFVA · Post by **PFVA** » Mon Mar 24, 2003 11:56 pm 0

PVB wrote: May I ask when you're coming over Paula?

If I have time to set it up (re. distance to drive [me not liking driving], etc.) I'd like to make it to the cow barn and meet you too.

I will be there on the first weekend of April and the following week.

Although it would be fun to meet you, any invitation to The Barn has to come from Jeff, himself. He already as a lot of patience putting up with me for a few days in a row, driving me around for curry, to see green hills (w/ sheepies), and even some touristic places, etc.
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PVB · Post by **PVB** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 12:02 am 0

PFVA wrote:
PVB wrote: May I ask when you're coming over Paula?

If I have time to set it up (re. distance to drive [me not liking driving], etc.) I'd like to make it to the cow barn and meet you too.
I will be there on the first weekend of April and the following week.

Although it would be fun to meet you, any invitation to The Barn has to come from Jeff, himself. He already as a lot of patience putting up with me for a few days in a row, driving me around for curry, to see green hills (w/ sheepies), and even some touristic places, etc.
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Yeah, Jeff'd have to okay it, but I think that's too soon to plan, so will have to wait until later.

dtj · Post by **dtj** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 12:16 am 0

I'll be attempting to coerce the clerk to give me my copy this evening... around closing time.

I've watched people playing it - it is absolutely - without a doubt - a true achievement in visual design.

No Name · Post by **No Name** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 1:49 am 0

Muttley wrote:I'm intrigued, as I have never played a Zelda game at all. I don't know what all the fuss is about, but seeing it moove made me want to know more. I shall wait for the UK release though...Muttley

Yeah, me too. You should try it, though: Ocarina of Time of the N64 was the greatest game I've ever played... Less of a game, more of a true interactive experience, just amazing. And from the movies of the Gamecube version I've downloaded, this latest one looks pretty close. As you know, you also get Ocarina of Time and a Master version as a bonus if you preorder, so you can see for yourself (if you buy it).

btw, I've ordered Animal Crossing and Freeloader from Goblindirect, so I'm hoping to get it in the next few days. Haven't heard anything from them yet, though -- nothing as helpful as Amazon's "Your items have been dispatched" messages... I'm intrigued about that gift you promised me.

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tryptamine · Post by **tryptamine** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 2:31 am 0

gordon wrote:
Muttley wrote:I'm intrigued, as I have never played a Zelda game at all. I don't know what all the fuss is about, but seeing it moove made me want to know more. I shall wait for the UK release though...Muttley
Yeah, me too. You should try it, though: Ocarina of Time of the N64 was the greatest game I've ever played... Less of a game, more of a true interactive experience, just amazing. And from the movies of the Gamecube version I've downloaded, this latest one looks pretty close. As you know, you also get Ocarina of Time and a Master version as a bonus if you preorder, so you can see for yourself (if you buy it).

g.

All the games in the Zelda series have been superb, from the first one on the NES, throught to SNES and Game Boy versions, and OOT on the N64 - apart from Zelda 2 (NES), and those horrible, horrible CD-i versions that some clueless salesman had the audacity to try and entice me into buying a machine for....

[wibbly wobbly wibble vision as we peer back into the very mists of time itself...]

Salesdrone: "Er yeah, i've got one of these myself, there's some really good games on it, and it plays those movies on a CD" (sad thing is, I actually think he was telling the truth)

Me: "Alright then, lets have a look - eh? Zelda?? On this??! " <thinks to self this must be some dodgy ripoff and Nindendo are gonna sue Philips to buggery> "Let's have a look at this"

Salesdrone: "OK, here's the controller, i'll come back in a couple of minutes"

Game finally loads and i'm treated to the sheer terror and horror that is the butchery that was inflicted on one of the finest series ever.

Salesman: "Pretty good game, isn't it?" (acting like he's just made a sale and its a done deal, quite oblivious to the fact that I look like someone's farted in my face)

Me: "Err... yeah, i'll have to think about it" (wanders out of shop to bust out laughing out of earshot - I was a couth youth back then

)

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Erm. Anyway, if you have never played any Zelda game, pick up any one and there's a very good chance it'll be one of the good ones

Never played Majora's Mask (N64) or Oracle or Seasons/Time (GBC), can't say what they're like.

Sickboy · Post by **Sickboy** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 7:26 am 0

gordon wrote:Ocarina of Time of the N64 was the greatest game I've ever played... Less of a game, more of a true interactive experience, just amazing.

Yep. Ocarina of Time is Miyamoto's masterpiece, closely followed by A Link To The Past on SNES. The Wind Waker is absolutely beautiful and, as ever, loaded with incredible design, humour and drama - with lots of the more subtle rough edges nicely ironed out (the combat system is more expressive, the dungeons more intuitive...). You're gonna love it.

I played through the Japanese version a few months ago. Can't wait to rediscover it again and work out what it all means...

aureole · Post by **aureole** » Tue Mar 25, 2003 8:53 am 0

Is this is US version?

Will the UK version get Octarina of time, because I've never played it either!

Actually, the only Zelda game I've played is the original GameBoy adventure, which had me completely hooked....