Nintendo Has Released 8 Zelda Games Since Announcing Zelda for Wii U

Zelda for Wii U was announced more than 1,000 days ago.

[jacob_roachge]

That's crazy to think about

[3-4-5]

Misleading title. Only 2-3 are original games.

Zelda for Wii U, from what we've seen so far looks to be amazing though.

[EricWeichhart]

Well, the title never said they were main games.
It says they were Zelda games, which is right.

BTW, I also agree that the newer Zelda looks fantastic, I just hope it won't be glitchy.

[NukaCola]

Well at least it's not as bad as how many Kingdom Hearts games have come out between II and III.

[EricWeichhart]

And from the 8 games, 3 are remakes and the other 3 are spin-off titles.

I WANT TO PLAY THE NEW ZELDA GAME!

[Spyroo]

I'd rather no more Zelda games. Sick of it. Drop it and make new IPs. Been 30 years

[EricWeichhart]

They are people that still want more Zelda games and also there are people who never played a game too.

They were a few new IP lately at least, but I agree that Nintendo needs new IP but also don't drop old ones.
- Splatton
- Pushmo (Intelligent Systems)
- Boy Boy (HAL)
- Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. (IS)
- The Wonderful 101 (P+)
- Sakura Samurai
- Pocket Card Jockey (GameFreak)
- HarmoKnight (GameFreak)
(plus other digital titles)

They were also plenty of nice spin-off games that were different from the franchise they are based off:
- Pokken Tournament (Tekken crossover)
- Hyrule Warriors (Warriors crossover)
- Captain Toad
- NES Remix

[EricWeichhart]

It isn't really that bad to be honest, mostly since Nintendo is starting to have a younger staff interested to do fresh games.

[HomeofGaming]

Zelda is Nintendo's biggest IP alongside Mario, would be stupid to drop it. It might not be everyone's favourite game, but for the people who enjoy it, it is one of the best franchises.

[3-4-5]

@nus - Simple solution. Don't buy it.

Just because I don't like something doesn't mean others shouldn't be able to.

You should apply that to yourself.

That goes for any game or anything in life.

* I can't stand heavy metal music. Doesn't mean I don't want it to still be made. I'm glad it exists for those who love it.

[IceKoldKilla]

@3-4-5

\m/

[ninsigma]

Here's a novel idea. Don't play it. I agree with making new IPs but Zelda doesn't need to stop just to do that.

[sdcard4gb]

Hey, Square Enix released too many Final Fantasy games to count after announcing FF XIII Versus almost 10 years ago and nobody seems to give a shit, but Zelda, oh, that's OUTRAGEOUS !!! :D

[EricWeichhart]

To be honest, this image say nothing negative about the wait. It is just a curiosity.

Just saying.

[SirBradders]

I think any diehard ff fan does your statement is crazy.

[sdcard4gb]

Does my statement crazy ? :D
What does that even supposed to mean ?

[SirBradders]

Should have been a comma in there lol.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

I've had fun with the majority of them.

I just wish they had re-mastered Skyward Sword and re-adjusted some of the annoying parts, while offering up an optional motion-less control scheme for the whiners that couldn't hack it.

Probably would have made it a bit more popular, and I'd have preferred it over Twilight Princess, much as I love Midna to death.

[LaWiiG]

Forget Zelda, same story every time.

[Spyroo]

Lol the Nintendo fanboys in denial giving you disagrees.

[ReesesPuffs]

I've never understood people like you. You don't like these games or this series so you take time out of your day to go out of your way and talk trash about the series and rile up the people who actually do enjoy it. Personally I'm not the biggest fan of Uncharted but I don't go on the Uncharted articles and tell people eager for the new game that I think it needs to stop being made cause I don't like it.

[sorenx]

i bet u play the last of us and uncharted enjoy ur interactive movie game

[BosSSyndrome]

Jesus cant people just recogize that Tlou and Zelda are both fantastic. Lord...

[DualWielding]

so now Zelda fans understand how we Kingdom Hearts fans feel

[Artemidorus]

Zelda, the COD of Nintendo.

[AKR]

Hah! Nice try, but, no.

[Artemidorus]

No really it is

[EricWeichhart]

Nah, quite wrong.

The only franchise that can be considered the COD of Nintendo is Pokémon imo

[Artemidorus]

Mario, Zelda and pokemon all COD of Nintendo.

[EricWeichhart]

Mario may appear in several games, but it is usually in different genres.

2D and 3D platformers aren't that common.

Considering the amount of spin-offs, you can say Mario is the Mickey Mouse of Nintendo, which it really is.

[Summons75]

Except it's not annual between main entries since spin offs and remasters don't count so realistically we've only gotten one. Also, even if Nintendo said "F*** IT, they will buy whatever we put out" and put zero effort into the development...it would still be a million times better than any COD that they could dream of.

[Artemidorus]

Remasters count, a game is a game and if they are selling repeats it's exactly what I am trying to say.

[sorenx]

lol we got what 4 uncharted games and 2 the last of uses? damn remake came out 8 months after its releases now thats what i call a cash grab train reck and i bet you bought both of them loll....

[Artemidorus]

Just like Zelda.

[DivineAssault]

I know its best the game not be rushed but im very curious as to what they're doing and how far along the game is.. Throw us a bone at least.. If it releases for NX as well, i might have to hang up the gamepad after Star Fox..

[Dunban67]

the game was delayed for strategic business reasons not because they could not get it ready much earlier

[DivineAssault]

Most likely but it i still want to see the game running.. They can still make the NX version and release a few trailers..

[Dunban67]

i would like to see it to- and i hope they don t release it on the NX before the Wii U

[AKR]

Reggie said that they had footage to show us at the last E3, but they withheld it. While he didn't give a reason as to exactly why, my guess is because they didn't want to tease fans further.

We've already seen gamers complain about companies who keep talking about a game, but take forever to release it (Ubisoft and Watch Dogs). So I guess Nintendo decided it was best to say as little as possible until it was time.

I'm not surprised it got delayed though. Most 3D Zeldas have received a delay of some sort, and not to mention the fact that this is supposed to be, not just the biggest Zelda game ever, but just a BIG game in general. Aonuma said himself that a "small area" in this game will be about the size of TP's whole map. Speaking of which, if you want bones, there's three: Wind Waker HD, Hyrule Warriors and Twilight Princess HD.

[DivineAssault]

I just hope the wii u version is just as good as they promise.. I have no doubt they will make a fantastic game.. Will the NX version be better or will it be just as good? It uses the gamepad so how will the NX handle those features? Just so many questions and we dont hear or see anything.. They should've just not showed it until 1 year before the release..

[Segata]

Also open world games are very hard to make. Getting them to run smooth and minimal glitches. Tho I guess that is why Monolith is aiding the Zelda team.

[Phunkydiabetic1]

In reality Monolith is probably helping them because it is now being released for the WiiU and the NX.

[LOL_WUT]

Looks like Mario has found some competition. I honestly wish they could've gave us another Metroid ;)

[EricWeichhart]

Only time will tell.

Still, it is weird that there wasn't a 2D Metroid for the 3DS. We got:
- Kirby: Triple Deluxe
- Kirby: Planet Robobot
- New Super Mario Bros. 2
- Yoshi's New Island
- Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash
- Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D

[WarPuppet96]

I really enjoy Zelda games and all these years that have gone by I still do, grew up with them and I have some fond memories. Playing in the lost woods behind my house and it's stuff like that never get old for me and watching my kids get into it and replaying the old games I played. Nintendo and there games are a part of my life and so is gaming and my kids are lucky they have a father that is a gamer because they get to enjoy the games without having to struggle with parents to buy them games, not that I spoil them but I buy them because I play them too and we take turns. Each generation will have its game that will bring them memories that will last forever, great games don't deserve to die but instead take its time because there is always an adventure and princess to save.