The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening |OT| Open Your Eyes

FaceHugger · Sep 20, 2019

I am way too invested in the well being of BowWow

Also I did a few laps in the village trying to eye the framerate drops. I don't notice anything. What should I be looking for? I thought framerate drops would make the game look like it slowed down.

unicornKnight · Sep 20, 2019

Send Me Bunny Pics said:
So how many people reading this have never played the original or the DX version before and this will be their first experience with Link's Awakening?

I played it a bit in a borrowed Game Boy but don't remember shit.

What-ok · Sep 20, 2019

Loving this game. If only it had a goose in it that you could command to terrorize people with.

Vampirolol · Sep 20, 2019

This game is so fucking weird, so Game Boy-ish, so R&D1 (even though they didn't officially make it).

GingerbreadMan · Sep 20, 2019

One thing they could have easily added is a dedicated jump button (perhaps R), once you get the Roc's feather. They added a dedicated button for the sword, the shield and the boots, but you still have to equip the feather to X or Y to jump.

Vampirolol said:
This game is so fucking weird, so Game Boy-ish, so R&D1 (even though they didn't officially make it).

Yes! It has the same vibe of lots of R&D1 games. Action mixed with puzzles and lots of quirky characters.

Deleted member 4034 · Sep 20, 2019

SolidChamp said:
The frame rate is certainly spotty and could use some polishing, but it is by no means as terrible as some of you are making it out to be.

The game is absolutely playable, gorgeous, and excellent.

Some of you need to chill out with this obsession over frame rate.

It doesnt bother YOU.
It bothers other people.
Both can be true.

SolidChamp said:
Okay I retract my early statements.

the frame rate definitely needs work.

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Deleted member 9135 · Sep 20, 2019

unicornKnight said:
Is this also in the remaster? :/

it is. The text still completely eats up your time

Secretofmateria · Sep 20, 2019

I forgot how satisfying it is to swing a sword in 2d zelda games

Kamaros · Sep 20, 2019

i'm jumping straight into hero mode. i must have died a total of only 5 times in the DX and i want to correct that hahahaha

Dany1899 · Sep 20, 2019

Amazon delivered my copy, looking forward to playing it this evening after submitting a paper

Efejota · Sep 20, 2019

leng jai said:
The dumbest thing is that they could have just made it run at native 1080p 30fps and everyone would be gushing about how good it is.

They could have offered to choose between that or better framerate at the cost of less resolution than we have now. But I'm not surre if japanese games thend to do that.

takriel · Sep 20, 2019

Dany1899 said:
Amazon delivered my copy, looking forward to playing it this evening after submitting a paper

Good luck with the submission! Gotta submit a revision by Monday, as well.

antispin · Sep 20, 2019

AniHawk lovely OT.

Froli · Sep 20, 2019

Got the game :D

Jaded Alyx · Sep 20, 2019

As someone who considers the original one of their favourite games of all time, I get slightly annoyed at the few times I notice they've changed the dialog.

"That's not what I remember, damnit!" 😅

Such a silly thing

Winstano · Sep 20, 2019

Best Zelda.

Collectors Edition arrived earlier complete with Red Rupee Lamp, now waiting on my Amiibo from Amazon and I can feign an illness to go home :P

rpm · Sep 20, 2019

PINS ACQUIRED
I REPEAT, PIN ACQUISITION CONFIRMED

But yeah, just got back from Target. I saw the box they came in, they have a pretty decent amount of pins (It's like the size of a Funko Pop box but like 10% smaller? So like 15-20 sets of pins I'd guess? Certainly more pins than I saw copies of the game displayed)

Jaded Alyx · Sep 20, 2019

FaceHugger said:
I am way too invested in the well being of BowWow

Also I did a few laps in the village trying to eye the framerate drops. I don't notice anything. What should I be looking for? I thought framerate drops would make the game look like it slowed down.

If you can't see anything from doing that then you probably never will. It's noticeable just by exiting a house or moving to a different area. The Swamp is the worst offender. That whole area runs at 30fps.

Just be thankful you can't see or feel it.

d00d3n · Sep 20, 2019

What is the deal with the vaseline filter in the lower part of the screen? Some kind of bug?

Duffking · Sep 20, 2019

ok so who else is immediately trying save scum the fuck out of the crane game

dabri · Sep 20, 2019

I am in the camp of noticing the frame rate drops, especially when leaving a building. Overall, it's not a huge issue but it does bug me a bit. Out of curiosity. For the people who don't really notice it, are you playing off an sd card (digital download), internal memory (digital download), or from a cart (box copy)?

Deleted member 4034 · Sep 20, 2019

d00d3n said:
What is the deal with the vaseline filter in the lower part of the screen? Some kind of bug?

Design choice.

dabri · Sep 20, 2019

d00d3n said:
What is the deal with the vaseline filter in the lower part of the screen? Some kind of bug?

? It's been there in every piece of promotional video and screenshot since the game was announced. It's not a bug.

sweetmini · Sep 20, 2019

d00d3n said:
What is the deal with the vaseline filter in the lower part of the screen? Some kind of bug?

It s to simulate a miniature effect, where the focus band is very narrow (like shooting close with a speedy macro lens).

wrowa · Sep 20, 2019

Duffking said:
ok so who else is immediately trying save scum the fuck out of the crane game

Pff, I cut the grass over and over again just like a good Link is supposed to.

Jaded Alyx · Sep 20, 2019

d00d3n said:
What is the deal with the vaseline filter in the lower part of the screen? Some kind of bug?

Look up "tilt-shift"

Orbulon · Sep 20, 2019

Since I don't have any money, I've been replaying the DX version. I love this game to death, the pacing and level-design are absolutely amazing and it's so full of character it's an absolute bliss.
Cements it as one of my favorite games.

pokéfan · Sep 20, 2019

I need help...

In the Tail Cave, my compass is showing an isolated room with a treasure box to the left of the room where you find the 3rd small key that has the mini Moldorm, I've tried every corner to find a way in, I just can't find the passage.

newmoneytrash · Sep 20, 2019

wrowa said:
Pff, I cut the grass over and over again just like a good Link is supposed to.

yeah and it's fun watching the framerate tank mowing down the big patch of grass just outside

Raza · Sep 20, 2019

Has anyone who picked the game up in store at Walmart got the 49.99 price?

Fanuilos · Sep 20, 2019

pokéfan said:
I need help...

In the Tail Cave, my compass is showing an isolated room with a treasure box to the left of the room where you find the 3rd small key that has the mini Moldorm, I've tried every corner to find a way in, I just can't find the passage.

Just to be on the safe side

There's a bombable wall in the room. I'm not sure this room even showed up on the map in the original, but the chest isn't necessary to finish the dungeon. You can get bombs from either the mabe shop or getting lucky from enemy drops. I don't think they show up in the shop until after you buy some of the expensive stuff or it may be story gated.

Redcrayon · Sep 20, 2019

pokéfan said:
I need help...

In the Tail Cave, my compass is showing an isolated room with a treasure box to the left of the room where you find the 3rd small key that has the mini Moldorm, I've tried every corner to find a way in, I just can't find the passage.

If I remember correctly (it's been a while) you need to

bomb your way in but they aren't available during your initial exploration at Tail Cave.

pokéfan · Sep 20, 2019

Fanuilos said:
Just to be on the safe side

There's a bombable wall in the room. I'm not sure this room even showed up on the map in the original, but the chest isn't necessary to finish the dungeon. You can get bombs from either the mabe shop or getting lucky from enemy drops. I don't think they show up in the shop until after you buy some of the expensive stuff or it may be story gated.

Redcrayon said:
If I remember correctly (it's been a while) you need to

bomb your way in but they aren't available during your initial exploration at Tail Cave.

Life savers, it was driving me crazy. Thanks guys!

Moltres006 · Sep 20, 2019

How does Link jump in this?
Is there a jump button?

Clown_im_OP · Sep 20, 2019

To be a THIEF or not to be a THIEF...

Dany1899 · Sep 20, 2019

takriel said:
Good luck with the submission! Gotta submit a revision by Monday, as well.

Good luck also for your submission! The paper is ready after 2 days where I dramatically improved it thanks to my supervisor and I am just waiting for a final meeting to decide in which track we should submit it. My LA copy is on my desk waiting as well in the meantime, with its beautiful cover.

youwei · Sep 20, 2019

http://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/#/ds/zelda/1/0

more information about the gameboy version development + remembering Mr Satoru Iwata

SpaceKangaroo · Sep 20, 2019

Anyone in the UK get their copy from SimplyGames today?

Kamaros · Sep 20, 2019

how is the bombable walls handled now? i found annoying to be hitting all of them with the sword in ever. room. of. the. game.

Lylo · Sep 20, 2019

Moltres006 said:
How does Link jump in this?
Is there a jump button?

There is a jump item (feather) that can be assign to Y or X. You receive it early in the game.

Biske · Sep 20, 2019

Raza said:
Has anyone who picked the game up in store at Walmart got the 49.99 price?

Wondering about this too. I always see walmart putting new games out at 49.99 so I'm sure it will happen but they list them higher on the site.

Zip · Sep 20, 2019

Wait...there are pins?

Is that U.S.-specific? Are they pins, or magnets?

I already have a 7-11 cup, amiibo, and collector's edition on the way...but...pins you say, lol. Hmm..

shiba5 · Sep 20, 2019

Send Me Bunny Pics said:
So how many people reading this have never played the original or the DX version before and this will be their first experience with Link's Awakening?

Me. My only 2 day Zelda experience was the original. I'm picking this up in a couple hours from Best Buy and can't wait to play it. I got my first Amiibo for it too.

Beefwheat · Sep 20, 2019

I got to play until the Forest last night, and I'm in love. Main reason: the music! The revamp of this soundtrack is just so wonderful, and actually one of the main things that sold me on the game. Can't wait to play more.

Sadist · Sep 20, 2019

My copy arrived, yay

rpm · Sep 20, 2019

O-Zips said:
Wait...there are pins?

Is that U.S.-specific? Are they pins, or magnets?

I already have a 7-11 cup, amiibo, and collector's edition on the way...but...pins you say, lol. Hmm..

Are you talking about the pins I posted an image of up above?
They're normal pins, not magnets.
They're a bonus if you buy the game from Target in the United States, I haven't seen any other retailers in countries offer it, so I think it's U.S. Target exclusive

Chitown B · Sep 20, 2019

RecRoulette said:
Trying to pick up the seashell in the claw machine is a goddamn nightmare

the physics on that machine are ridiculous. I got Yoshi finally after I had him dead in the center 4 times and it happened to drop him

Chitown B · Sep 20, 2019

Somewhatgroovy said:
Back when Zelda fanboy wars amounted to whether Link's Awakening or LttP was the superior Zelda, I'd never give it a second thought and always said that the repeated text when you pick up an acorn or a mini tricorce really pissed me off. It killed the pacing and it Was reaaaaally unreal to think the designers thought their players were stupid.

there isn't an option to even turn it off.

unreal

that stuff is annoying sure, but it seems like the drop rate is really increased on the remake. it wasn't as big an issue before.

Deleted member 3010 · Sep 20, 2019

Getting my copy next week, this gonna be a long week-end!

Brilliant thread title by the way.

DaveB · Sep 20, 2019

Has anyone gotten a Dreamer Edition yet? Does the copy of the game have a regular UPC on it?

Mine isn't coming until Tuesday, so I am tempted to go grab the base game from Walmart, hang onto my receipt, and return the sealed copy from the DE next week.

I want this game now!

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