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Comparing the Zelda 3DS Overworld to A Link to the Past: A Bit Too Close for Comfort

GenGAME writes: "Both Reggie (during Nintendo Direct) and Mr. Aonuma (on Miiverse) have said that the game features the same world as A Link to the Past, but with “a new story and new dungeons and puzzles.” However, neither of them has even remotely suggested that the overworld has changed significantly from the SNES game."

legendoflex4451d ago (Edited 4451d ago )

It's too bad that I really like the concept, but really don't like how Nintendo keeps insisting "same world, new dungeons/puzzles and story." Do we REALLY want to experience the same world? I think not. Maybe we want to see Hyrule in a different way - but that doesn't mean we want Hyrule to be more or less remade pixel-for-pixel.

Erimgard4451d ago

Well, I guess it depends on how much of the map is identical. Hopefully the map is much bigger.

legendoflex4451d ago

I'm HOPING the game substitutes new areas for the Dark World parts of LttP. I'd be fine with the first few dungeons in the old world, as long as there's something new to explore later on.

But with the NSMB track record, I'm not believing anything until I see it.

3-4-54451d ago

We will probably get to see whole new parts of the world never seen before.

Kennytaur4451d ago

It's like they couldn't decide whether to make a new game or a remake.

And it looks like CDI Link and Wind Waker Link had a baby.

kirbyu4451d ago

Why's this so shocking? They said it would be this way.

legendoflex4451d ago

Just because Super Mario Bros. 3 took place in the Mushroom World doesn't mean its world was a copy of Super Mario Bros. 1.

kirbyu4451d ago

No, Nintendo said this game would have the same overworld as LttP.

BullyMangler4451d ago

man oh mann i cant wait to see more of this . . looking like the games camera will zoom into 3rd person for the cutscenes

MontyQ4451d ago

recycle reuse make a game fast ect ect

DivineAssault 4451d ago

i prefer the sprites but this will due if the game is good.. I loved link to the past.. Just hope it feels new

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GaboonViper1040d ago

I am a huge Zelda fan and love them all, but for me Ocarina Of Time is the greatest and my second all time favourite game after Final Fantasy VII.

LoveSpuds1039d ago (Edited 1039d ago )

You sir, have good taste in games :)

I also love all of the Zelda games but I adore Windwaker (Specifically the HD version on WiiU) most of all. It is a close run thing with Breath of the Wild though.

Special mention to Cadence of Hyrule too, what an awesome spin off title that was!

GaboonViper1038d ago

Cheers Spuds, yep i love Windwaker too, beautiful artstyle, and i loved sailing and finding all the secrets out there.

blackbeld1038d ago

Agreed. For me top 3 of all time is.

1. ocarina of time
2. Final fantasy Vll
3. MGS1

GaboonViper1038d ago

Brilliant top 3, would love a MGS1 remake that has been rumoured.

LoveSpuds1038d ago

Yup, hard to argue with that top 3 squire, some quality games right there!

-Foxtrot1040d ago

Oh gee can't imagine what Number 1 is

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A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker etc is better than Breath of the Wild.

lockedongamer11040d ago

I respectfully disagree, but they're all great games.

porkChop1040d ago

I think it really depends on what you're looking for. If you want a traditional Zelda game then OoT or WW would be better to you. But if you want a Zelda game that really leans into adventure and exploration, and if you want intelligent systems/logic, BotW would be the better game.

I enjoy both. I understand why some people aren't fond of it but for me it was a breath of fresh air that I really needed. I'd become so burnt out on unimaginative games and BotW sort of made me appreciate games again, as weird as that may sound.

godofboobees1039d ago

Those are not traditional Zelda games

Crows901039d ago

Right...so let's pretend ocarina of time didnt have exploration, secret dungeons and other secrets. Complex boss mechanics and exploration rewards. At least a traditional Zelda has dungeons.

porkChop1038d ago

What point are you attempting to make? At no point did I say that OoT didn't have any of that. However, the level of exploration and sense of adventure are vastly different between OoT and BotW.

Brazz1039d ago

Breath of the Wild is overrated as shot, Wind waker is much better.

P_Bomb1039d ago

I’m a Link to the Past guy.

MadLad1039d ago

Majora's Mask still holds as my favorite to this day, despite being the black sheep of the series.

pietro12121039d ago

I love them all, but Wind Walker, Link to the Past and Minish Cap are my favorites

John_McClane1038d ago

Link to the Past was so, so good! Those chickens though! 🤣

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Top 10 Retro Video Games to Revisit

If you’re in the mood for some nostalgia, here are the top ten retro video games that you can revisit, right now!

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jznrpg1271d ago (Edited 1271d ago )

I really enjoyed Commando as a kid and it’s not listed . I bet it’s cheap maybe? Beat all 99 levels just to find out you start all over again .

djl34851270d ago

You must be talking about Captain Commando and no it's not cheap...going for about $130.

Jiub1271d ago

I'm surprised Illusion of Gaia doesn't cost more

Knightofelemia1271d ago (Edited 1271d ago )

Any retro console is still worth buying in 2022 whether a Genesis, NES, SMS, TG16. Some systems command a higher price then others but a SNES is still reasonably priced and worth grabbing you can mod the NA SNES to play Japanese games throw in an Everdrive and you're set. I feel sorry for some of the consoles I see on Ebay that have holes in them, yellowed to death, modified with shitty mods that barely work. The SNES might need a little work great way to learn if yellowed just use peroxide and UV light and it will turn white again. If you have a hobby of repairing older consoles that are listed as untested broken for parts some of the repairs are basic you can save money that way when buying a retro console. I just bought a $20 NES listed as broken on Ebay disable the lock out chip and new 72pin connector and it works.

Jiub1270d ago

I imagine restoration work on retro consoles is going to become much more important as the years wear on. Sure, hundreds of thousands of certain consoles were made, but fewer exist every year.

Knightofelemia1270d ago (Edited 1270d ago )

Depends on the console a SNES for sure needs retrobrite the plastic grows brittle and literally falls apart same with the NES. A White Dreamcast also needs retrobrite if I remember right the TG16 needs new capacitors it suffers the same issue as the Game Gear. Most of the old handhelds need new screens since they fail with age my Game Gear had new capacitors put in and a McWill mod done to it. The NES needs the lock out chip disabled when the power light turns on and off maybe throw in a new 72pin as well. Sega Master System has an issue blowing out the 7805 voltage regulator. OG Xbox depending on the board revision needs a clock capacitor removed or it leaks and fries the board. N64 controller needs a new thumbstick Sega Genesis model 2 suffers from the solder around the power supply is prone to cracking hence the system will not power up. Sega CD model 1 the laser dies fast model 2 the rubber feet supporting the drive fail and the model is know to throw the pico fuse so it dies fast as well.

It also depends how you treat the system also I baby my shit. I don't throw it around like a football the systems I see that might need the most help going through the years are the ones that use lasers and discs. I know some systems have problems due to how they were built as well like again certain board revisions of an OG Xbox and the Game Gear. I have bought broken systems and picked them for parts. I actually enjoy fixing older systems it's relaxing and a great way to teach yourself new skills.

Retroman1271d ago

Turning 64 this year.....my days playing video games are Now over.... time to move on to Jesus Christ .....I wish all of you Happy New Year . Game on Dudes!!!
It was fun while it lasted.