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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Sequel Development Thread- News, Updates, and Speculation
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I thought the rat would be funnier. Though I am really curious about the function of the buffalo thing from the trailer. My theory is that it will act as a mobile home base of sorts, and if Zelda actually is playable, it may serve the function of allowing you to Switch characters or open co-op.
If I'm remembering correctly, wasn't it was made pretty clear in interviews that the creators don't understand the desire to have Zelda as a playable character? Seems like people are just setting themselves up for disappointment by making playable Zelda #1 on the wish list.
Seeing as how it's a direct sequel I'm expecting it to just be more BotW, which is perfect just like that. Trying to keep expectations a bit lower.
Seeing as how it's a direct sequel I'm expecting it to just be more BotW, which is perfect just like that. Trying to keep expectations a bit lower.
This was needed. Alright who's on the "BotW 2 will be shown at the Game Awards" train?
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I could see Zelda being playable, but I could also very much just see them keeping her a companion NPC. I'd prefer the former, but it would still be cool to have her around to banter with and experience the world with.
Playable with different skills/weapons/moveset is the dream though.
Playable with different skills/weapons/moveset is the dream though.
Keeping Zelda as companion NPC with banter would be something we haven't seen in Zelda yet but is fairly common in western AAA games (RDR2, GTAV, Witcher3, Uncharted etc.). It would also be in line with the comment that the Zelda team had been playing RDR2 and is perhaps somewhat inspired by it.
I would prefer a playable Zelda, but having her traveling with Link, with the occasional fun interaction would be a nice change.
We had a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 crossover in the last game. I want to see an untitled goose game crossover in this.
It would never happen in a billion years, but I would love it if you could play as Zelda for 80% of the game.
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What I wonder is, since it will take place in the same world (correct?) what will they do to make it look and feel drastically different? This is very important because tons of us have explored that game world thoroughly.
You did watch the reveal trailer? I'd say Hyrule Castle taking off into the sky is already a change, it's possible that the quakes caused by this also affect other regions.
The ellipsis indicates they left something out; that very well could be misleading on IGN's part.
That said, even if it's not, Aonuma's totally the kind of guy to act like he meant it's literally dark in the cave they showed.
People hyping themselves up with playable Zelda and when it's not happening every thread will be derailed with how it sucks that it didn't happen. Can't wait.
I really hope they get the tone right. Ever since Majora's tone and Wind Waker I wanted them to work out that contrast between bright and dark/creepy environments even more.
I really hope they get the tone right. Ever since Majora's tone and Wind Waker I wanted them to work out that contrast between bright and dark/creepy environments even more.
There will be a major gameplay twist i'm fairly certain. Something as big as the time mechanic in Majora's Mask (not time this time but something as "in your face"). They can't simply do a similar map and similar gameplay. My personal guess is they expand on the Eventide Island concept. Maybe something with the underground. That you can change the upper overworld by doing Eventide Island like challenges below. Dream would be if it unlocks classic dungeons on the overworld. Just guessing here.
I 'm ready for more though. This is one of my favourite games of all time and i have blind faith in Nintendo by now to deliver. They always manage to surprise and barely strike out.
I 'm ready for more though. This is one of my favourite games of all time and i have blind faith in Nintendo by now to deliver. They always manage to surprise and barely strike out.
I didn't think about it earlier, but is there a chance that this game looks a bit closer to the botw reveal moment you quoted on the OP?
Since this game isn't tied to the wiiu I imagine they could squeeze it a bit more.
(Probably still is, but I just don't have the game so fresh anymore.)
I hope they get the tone right for Zelda if she ends up being a companion or really prevalent in Botw 2. It's the same worry I have about Shenhua for Shenmue 3.
Since this game isn't tied to the wiiu I imagine they could squeeze it a bit more.
People always forget about this. At the time she was my favourite Zelda so far because she had enough time to develop as a character along us, so having her alongside for the final moments felt much better than in WW, TP or OOT, where they just take her away and bring her back at the last minute.
(Probably still is, but I just don't have the game so fresh anymore.)
I hope they get the tone right for Zelda if she ends up being a companion or really prevalent in Botw 2. It's the same worry I have about Shenhua for Shenmue 3.
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Remember that forgotten temple in the north west? The one with the dozens of guardians aiming at you! It was my fav area. Imagine a BOTW2 that expends on that. A little bit less shrines and more expansive and deep open dungeons that goes deeper into the ground and makes you feel "where am I getting into? Can I leave?" That would be awesome
People keep asking for Breath of the Wild x Majora's Mask but my dream is Breath of the Wild x the Oracle games, specifically Oracle of Ages.
That was also a game made directly from the corpse of another, in this case Link's Awakening, and the team used that head start to shove puzzles into every nook and cranny in the game so you're constantly having to figure out the best way to do things, which would be a really interesting take for a game with Breath of the Wild's chemistry engine.
Plus the underground reminds me of Holodrum, and had better have Subrosians.
That was also a game made directly from the corpse of another, in this case Link's Awakening, and the team used that head start to shove puzzles into every nook and cranny in the game so you're constantly having to figure out the best way to do things, which would be a really interesting take for a game with Breath of the Wild's chemistry engine.
Plus the underground reminds me of Holodrum, and had better have Subrosians.
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Thanks! I've updated the OP
I'm thinking holiday 2020 myself, I think Nintendo is going to want a heavy hitter that appeals to the hardcore crowd to be in the conversation during the PS5/ Scarlet launch.
Im dreading the retconned Ganondorf. Back in the 90's he was the cool hipster bandit that managed to become mighty by cunningly stealing the power of the gods.
Now he's a reincarnation of an ancient evil, Demise. Basically just "evil force stuff".
Now he's a reincarnation of an ancient evil, Demise. Basically just "evil force stuff".
Yay thanks for this thread. The game seems like a distant dream. I wish we didn't have to wait so long between mainline Zelda games.
I will die on the hill saying that those huge ass labyrinths found in Gerudo Desert and above Akkala in the sea are very early concepts of them toying with a more traditional dungeon in BotW's new gameplay.
Back in the 90s, 'evil' is all Ganondorf was. OOT is my favourite game of all time, but Ganondorf himself barely qualified as a character. His PRESENCE was huge in the second half of the game, but as an actual character? Nothin'.
Wind Waker, on the other hand...
If it's the same world we have to explore it won't be the same. Nintendo will change it up to where it all feels like you're exploring a new land again. Anyways, I think we'll be exploring a lot of underground and underwater in this game.
So what? The point is he was human. With human characteristics. He was cocky, cunning, with a bubbeling rage underneath. Modern Ganon is portrayed like a force of nature. He is boring trough and trough.
I dont subscribe to villains needing sympathetic sides either. Just being a huge asshole can work completely fine.
I'd rather they don't have him nor anyone else voice acted at all.
Though a person of color can record his combat grunts.
What's so hard to understand? If he's voice acted no white person should be doing it.
The shit that little Goose fucker could get up to in BOTW's engine would be glorious.
I guess i'm just surprised by the racism in your post. Why wouldn't the best person do the job regardless of looks or colour.
For sure. The gameplay loop of "explore Hyrule > solve shrine > repeat" was satisfying, but I would love more areas like that and Hyrule Castle. The adventure became so predictable at a point.
My hopes:
- 2020 release date
- double clawshot return
- dungeons
- greater difficulty (the progression in the great plateau was fantastic) maybe more restricted access to powerful weapons
- greater enemy variety
- nothing shown in the distance you can't get to
- more characters that interact with you or that you can interact with across the course of your journey
I don't think Shrines are coming back at all. That's old. I don't see this game repeating that.
James Earl Jones or he can remain silent
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