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Zelda DS - Where are you?
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10.04.2007 at 11:45 am
DS Fanboy is wanting to know how goes the Zelda playing.
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“I’m not far into it, finished the Fire temple and the subsequent Ocean king Run-from-the-phantoms temple thingy, but so far I’m lovin it. It tends to feel more casual than otherwise, but it certainly has plenty of Zelda-esque moments. The dungeons are short, if the Fire dungeon is any example, and the bosses too easy, But still sweet, and impart that small feeling of accomplishment most Zelda fans are familiar with.
I love and hate the sailing aspect. I’m one of the few who adored the free-roaming, huge, expansive sailing bits, and am disappointed it’s so cut-down, yet feel it still has that yummy freedom feeling still attached. :D
Multiplayer grows on you, at first it feels slightly unsubstantial, then after acouple bouts you realize it’s just sorta like chess, it’s simple yet addictive, and coming back to it after a couple hours away isn’t so hard.
It’s a quintessential DS game IMO. Zelda fan or otherwise this game is the best single player game out for the DS, and giving it the cold-shoulder just because it’s a casual zelda is morose. If you can come into this game expecting no more than it offers you will love it, it easily can stand on it’s own merits.
Thumbs up peoples!”
“I’ve never really been a big Zelda fan….don’t hate….but I picked this up, and I’m having a blast with it. So Far I’ve defeated two dungeons, Fire and Wind. This game is awesome…although the wussy noisy Link makes when he attacks could be improved on :-)”
“My favorite thing about this installment is the level of detail they went into on the little things, like when Link opens a chest and it’s empty, and the usual “you got something!” chime sounds almost like someone pulled the needle off the record. That, plus some other very comical moments in the dialog (and Link’s physical reactions to the dialog) really put this one at the top of my list.
Oh yeah, and you can shoot the annoying seagulls with the boat’s cannon!
The only thing that frustrates me is the rolling attack. I find it difficult to do and end up trying over and over again. Anyone else having this problem? Anyone wanna YouTube themselves properly executing the rolling attack? :D”
“I am enjoying PH so much right now, I am taking it slowly (mostly because I have so many actual things to do) but I know that it is up there with my favorites. I really love the old school top down vibe and the puzzles, etc. Great game, full of expression.”
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The Zelda Franchise and You
DS Fanboy + Zelda
10.02.2007 at 12:03 pm
DS Fanboy wants to know “If, like us, you’re still neck deep in the Zelda franchise, what keeps you coming back?”
Comments taken From DS Fanboy
“Nostalgia. I’ve been a Zelda fan since 1987 (I was in second grade), and I’ve a sucker for the franchise. I completed TTWP on Sunday night, and I got chills from the Overland Theme motif that plays during the credits.
But nostalgia’s not the only factor. I have a limited amount of time that I can devote to games, so I look for sure bets. The Zelda franchise consistently provides a quality gaming experience.”
“Quality. I know when I put in a Zelda game, I’m going to get the best gaming experience possible. The developers are at the top of their “game” with the Zelda franchise. It’s akin to watching Tiger Woods play golf or Lance Armstrong race.”
“Zelda has been one of those consistant franchises. while some entries disapoint, they disapoint on Zelda-levels, and are still better than most games!
I will always be a sucker for a Zelda game. Hopefully, Nintendo isn’t reading this…I have come to expect certain playability, dificulty, and just plain fun out of any entry in the franchise, and it has yet to disappoint. That’s why I keep coming back, and will for years to come.”
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Phantom Hourglass Launch Event
Nintendo DS + Zelda + Launch Event
09.30.2007 at 9:28 am
*sigh* We really do play games in the midwest and would really enjoy a launch event from time to time, we really would.
Anyway, if you live in NYC check out the launch festivities for The DS’s new Zelda game.
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