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Phantom Hourglass boxart revealed

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  • FawfulFawful __BANNED USERS regular
    edited June 2007
    Awesome new scans

    This game seems to be expanding, story-wise, on what happened to the Gorons in WW. And that new race (the Eskimos) looks cool.

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  • JimothyJimothy Not in front of the fox he's with the owlRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    The eskimo and the Gorons in WW were both merchants who came from faraway lands (obviously, the Gorons left Death Mountain), so I kind of expected them to be addressed since the sequel should be set far away from the Great Sea of the first game.

    As for these chasers, think SA-X. It was executed really well.

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  • Jam WarriorJam Warrior Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
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    Use the stylus to poke boobs?

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  • rattletraprattletrap Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Man Beedle is back? I hate that guy.

    Though seeing the Painting-face shop owner and Old Man Ho Ho brings back warm memories.

    And I wonder why the eskimo in WW didn't have those nifty antlers. Wait did we ever see if he had real hands? Because these new guys have flippers.

    Edit: The more I look at it, the more I think I'm stupid and Zennari was just a guy in an eskimo suit. He didn't really look like those new beasties.

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  • NofrikinfuNNofrikinfuN Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Anybody commented yet on the customizable boat in the scans? That seems pretty neat. Defnitely a type of depth I wasn't expecting.

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  • agoajagoaj Top Tier One FearRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Dritz wrote: »
    Chasers sound scary. I hate wallmaster I can't imagine something like them that can actually kill me.

    Hey, what if they combined Wallmasters and old school Likelikes. Takes you to the start of the level and eats your equipment.

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  • Alfred J. KwakAlfred J. Kwak is it because you were insulted when I insulted your hair?Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    agoaj wrote: »
    Dritz wrote: »
    Chasers sound scary. I hate wallmaster I can't imagine something like them that can actually kill me.

    Hey, what if they combined Wallmasters and old school Likelikes. Takes you to the start of the level and eats your equipment.

    and Medusa Heads that push you down the pits!

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  • Dodge AspenDodge Aspen Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I think that Nemsis-like foe will be more of a constant puzzle than an actual threat. I hope it doesn't bother you in boss battles.

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  • NofrikinfuNNofrikinfuN Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    agoaj wrote: »
    Dritz wrote: »
    Chasers sound scary. I hate wallmaster I can't imagine something like them that can actually kill me.

    Hey, what if they combined Wallmasters and old school Likelikes. Takes you to the start of the level and eats your equipment.

    That sounds awful.

    Granted, I have a passionate dislike for both enemies named, but still... Awful.

    As for the chasers, I'd be willing to bet that they were replaced by the sand/life loss mechanic mentioned a few updates ago. It seems to be in the same vein, really. I'd be surprised if both were present, anyway. Now it could also be that the main dungeon has the sand/life loss and some sub-dungeon(s) have chasers present, but that's purely speculation.

    I like the looks of this game. Being something of a Diablo veteran, I think the control scheme will be easy enough to pick up. Hopefully, I won't be flat broke when this drops.

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  • saikocatsaikocat London, UKRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Oooh boy I can't wait for this. I love the Wind Waker style, I think it's held up really well, I was replaying WW a few months ago and I still think it looks wonderful.

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  • Jam WarriorJam Warrior Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I'm seriously hoping for some kind of special edition gold DS lite with Triforce decal like they did with the SP for Minish Cap. Finally give me an excuse to upgrade from my DS heavy.

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  • Bionic MonkeyBionic Monkey Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited June 2007
    DVG wrote: »
    InitialDK wrote: »
    So I was reading the wikipedia article and saw this:
    Wiki wrote:
    In the "master dungeon" and other locales there are enemies known as "Chasers". These enemies follow the player, cannot be defeated, and can kill Link with one hit.

    Apparently that's from Nintendo Power July 2006. If that is or still true I just became very sad.
    I'm hoping that's out of date info because having to worry about a time limit AND invincible one-hit-kill monsters chasing you is pretty much my worst gaming nightmare.

    As long as it's fair, I welcome a challenge. The time limit thing needs to be done well, usually it takes away from the experience more than it gives.

    My problem with the game is that some of the environments, especially the dungeons, look far too bland and simple. I think the game should have remained 2D. Using simple sprites, we might have had the most gorgeous Zelda of all time.

    Challenges are great. Invincible 1-hit kill enemies that follow you around are a bridge too far and can be better classified as "just here to annoy the shit out of you"

    I dunno... most people agree the Dahaka was the best part of Warrior Within, and he fits that description to a T. I imagine these enemies will be very similar, only appearing in certain spots and only for prescripted events.

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  • Vangu VegroVangu Vegro Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    How the heck did this thread slip to page 7 with all the cool new stuff revealed about this game recently?

    Miyamoto interview (Click the pink links for movies)
    Translation of the Miyamoto interview
    New trailer
    Commercials

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  • PeewiPeewi Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    How the heck did this thread slip to page 7 with all the cool new stuff revealed about this game recently?

    Miyamoto interview (Click the pink links for movies)
    Translation of the Miyamoto interview
    New trailer
    Commercials

    That's kinda cool. I can't wait for this game. Screw european release, when this is out in America I'll import it.

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  • Alfred J. KwakAlfred J. Kwak is it because you were insulted when I insulted your hair?Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    How the heck did this thread slip to page 7 with all the cool new stuff revealed about this game recently?

    Miyamoto interview (Click the pink links for movies)
    Translation of the Miyamoto interview
    New trailer
    Commercials

    Thanks Vangu Vegro! The interview doesn't give away alot new informations, the girl in the commercial is cute though :)

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  • saikocatsaikocat London, UKRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    So.... we're getting pretty close to the Japanese release now.

    http://n-europe.com/news.php?nid=10629
    Famitsu score
    39/40

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  • NofrikinfuNNofrikinfuN Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    The score. It gives me hope.

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  • MooreningMoorening Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I get the feeling that I will have to learn Japanese by trial and error for this.

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  • YesNoMuYesNoMu Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    How the heck did this thread slip to page 7 with all the cool new stuff revealed about this game recently?

    Miyamoto interview (Click the pink links for movies)
    Translation of the Miyamoto interview
    New trailer
    Commercials

    Thanks Vangu Vegro! The interview doesn't give away alot new informations, the girl in the commercial is cute though :)
    That trailer is fantastic, and the graphics look stellar. I really can't wait for this one. I loved TP, but it's great to see that Aonuma's not afraid to experiment.

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  • bruinbruin Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    saikocat wrote: »
    Famitsu score 39/40
    Fuck yes

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  • jothkijothki Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I was worried about the gameplay mechanics for this, but then I remembered how derivative Twilight Princess felt.

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  • Dodge AspenDodge Aspen Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I still don't understand how the touch screen handles all the different commands. If you tap the screen to use your sword, won't Link just move into the enemy instead, since that's also how you move?

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  • MetaHybridMetaHybrid Taste defeat!Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I still don't understand how the touch screen handles all the different commands. If you tap the screen to use your sword, won't Link just move into the enemy instead, since that's also how you move?

    It could work the same way as Animal Crossing WW. Tapping certain things in that game such as signs or people didn't make you move in that direction.

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  • PeewiPeewi Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I still don't understand how the touch screen handles all the different commands. If you tap the screen to use your sword, won't Link just move into the enemy instead, since that's also how you move?

    Because the game can see if you tap the ground or an enemy?

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  • harvestharvest By birthright, a stupendous badass.Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    It's all context sensitive. Link is smart enough to chop an enemy instead of walking into it when you tap it. If you really want to walk into an enemy, you would drag the stylus around or tap past the monster.

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  • The_SpaniardThe_Spaniard It's never lupines Irvine, CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    bruin wrote: »
    saikocat wrote: »
    Famitsu score 39/40
    Fuck yes
    America?

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  • ArcticMonkeyArcticMonkey Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Is that some Eskimo Raindeer Birds I see in the trailer?
    Intriguing.

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  • SamphisSamphis Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Why in the world is the Famitsu score given so much credence?

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  • DarlanDarlan Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    The bad news? According to Famitsu, by way of NeoGAF, The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is not as good as Nintendogs. Sorry.
    :lol: I'm looking forward to the game, but Famitsu's review means absolutely nothing to me.

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  • bruinbruin Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    It's the 16th 39 they've ever given.

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  • StericaSterica Yes Registered User, Moderator mod
    edited June 2007
    I believe Famitsu, unlike other magazines, chooses four reviewers from a broader spectrum. Not just "gamers". Each rates the game 1-10.

    Having all four agree on a game is a rarity.

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  • HallowedFaithHallowedFaith Call me Cloud. Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Daaaaaaamn. That shit looks hot.

    Drawing notes on maps? Yes please!

    Also, I noticed the water is not flat, and essentially resembles WW pretty damn well.
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  • The_SpaniardThe_Spaniard It's never lupines Irvine, CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Daaaaaaamn. That shit looks hot.

    Drawing notes on maps? Yes please!

    Also, I noticed the water is not flat, and essentially resembles WW pretty damn well.
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    No "I" fully endorse this game!

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  • HtownHtown Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    The game's opening is up on Gamevideos, though it's in moonspeak.
    HEY! LISTEN!

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  • CouscousCouscous Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Htown wrote: »
    The game's opening is up on Gamevideos, though it's in moonspeak.
    HEY! LISTEN!

    I like the intro art.

    Couscous on
  • ÆthelredÆthelred Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Fawful wrote: »
    Awesome new scans

    This game seems to be expanding, story-wise, on what happened to the Gorons in WW.

    Logically, they should all be at the bottom of the sea, the fat bastards. :P What happened to the Zoras is worse; it can't be nice for a fresh-water fish to be salted to death..

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  • ShadowfireShadowfire Vermont, in the middle of nowhereRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Samphis wrote: »
    Why in the world is the Famitsu score given so much credence?

    Forum paradox.
    Rorus Raz wrote: »
    I believe Famitsu, unlike other magazines, chooses four reviewers from a broader spectrum. Not just "gamers". Each rates the game 1-10.

    Having all four agree on a game is a rarity.

    But... I see 7-7-7-7, 8-8-8-9, and the like all the time...

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  • ZephyrZephyr Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    guys

    this will be the first zelda game i've ever played.

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  • CouscousCouscous Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Fawful wrote: »
    Awesome new scans

    This game seems to be expanding, story-wise, on what happened to the Gorons in WW.

    Logically, they should all be at the bottom of the sea, the fat bastards. :P What happened to the Zoras is worse; it can't be nice for a fresh-water fish to be salted to death..

    There were those three gorons in the Wind Waker.

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  • BahamutZEROBahamutZERO Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    And the zoras evolved into duck people.

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