The Legend of Zelda

[Redmage1987]

Who here is a fan of the Zelda series?

I love this franchise, I own and have beat all 16 Canon Zelda Games as well as Link's Crossbow Training.

I also have some other Zelda related stuff. I got the complete animated series on DVD, a Zelda Wallet, and the Game & Watch game on a Key Chain.

How about you guys? What Zelda Game(s) are you currently playing? Which one is your favorite in the series? How many have you beaten?

[oldmanwinters]

I actually enjoy watching people play Zelda well rather than trying to do it myself. I really respect the series, but I just am not the type of person who really gets into it. I have only beaten the NES original, and I used the online interactive map to figure most everything out too.:D

[Cure]

Zelda peaked with Wind Waker.

[Eiko]

Love the Zelda series just a shame i couldn't enjoy it on the Wii like i did on the other Nintendo consoles.

[Darth Knuckles]

I'm a big The Legend of Zelda fan too! My favorite two games are probably The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. The latter being how I got into the series and the former being my favorite video game of all time.....just ahead of three Sonic games mind you. :twink:

[Scud]

I just recently started getting into Zelda. I picked up a used copy of LOZ: A Link to the Past. I'm almost done.
I like the game, but since I'm so used to rpg's like Final Fantasy, I keep getting confused thinking I have to battle everything for experience.

~S~

[tmnt transformer]

I'm a huge fan of Zelda!!!! I have so far Mastered 9/16 games (I just got into Zelda last Year with OoT on N64) I'm currently working on OoT MQ 3D off and on. Also I'm looking for Zelda collectors edition for Gamecube.....If anyone has one cheap, let me know.

[愛]

Cure is right, Wind Waker was the last amazing Zelda game. I still enjoyed TP, though, despite all of its bullsh*t wolf yiffing segments. I found Skyward Sword so boring, it's the only Zelda game I never finished.

[Logan]

I got Twilight Princess a couple months ago, but I haven't gotten around to finishing it.

My two favorites are probably The Adventure of Link and Ocarina of Time.

[Zany Orange Dude]

I really enjoyed Wind Waker. I think that's my favorite.:tcool:

[gobo]

Loved the first one. Obsessed over A Link To The Past. Thoroughly enjoyed both Four Sword and all Gameboy games. Think the Wii games are a bit boring though. Also, I never understood why everyone's so gaga over Ocarina. It's just "alright" to me.

[TMNT_Guy]

I've only had the chance to play four of the many Zelda games, and they were all awesome.

Majora's Mask was the worst for me, because while the "Three Days" concept was a great idea in concept, it really didn't encourage exploration since you always felt like you were on a time limit and that has always been what Zelda is about. I still loved it though.

Link to the Past was good, I don't really have much to say about it. I still feel sorry for that poor ocarina flute kid.

Wind Waker was just pure awesome. It was great to see Moblins in a Zelda game again.

Ocarina of Time: I got this game back when Nintendo had stoped support for the Gamecube. With no new games to play and the Wii being months away from release, I went to my local Farmers Market where someone just happend to be selling the game. Having never played a Zelda game and hearing nothing but good from them, I purchased the game, dusted off my old N64, and spent the whole week playing. Despite being so old, the graphics really inpressed me, especially Ganondorf's cape. I still remember just looking up at the sky, watching the sun just slowly move through the bright, blue sky.

It's a shame Nintendo would latter George Lucas the game. I'm so happy I'm lucky enough to own the uncensensored version, I love the Fire Temple theme.

[GK Punk]

Never met a Zelda game I didn't like. That and Metroid are my top two Nintendo franchises.

[Leo656]

Love Zelda, although got into it relatively late compared to my friends. Beaten all of the "proper" console releases except Skyward Sword (don't have it yet), but haven't played many of the handhelds. I beat Oracle of Ages/Seasons on my GBA player for GameCube.

I can't really say I have a favorite, I liked a lot of different things about each one. Maybe Ocarina Of Time, since it was that game that made me a "Real" fan of the series after only casually playing the earlier games. As soon as I was done with Ocarina, I went back and beat Zelda I, II, and Link to the Past and never looked back. Although I'm admittedly a wuss in that I can't play through 'em anymore without a map and guide close by. What can I say, I don't have as much time as I used to to just randomly mess around, as fun as that is.

I really liked A Link To The Past, one of the biggest SNES games I'd ever played. It felt like a perfected version of the first game. I hated Zelda II as a little kid since I had no idea what I was doing but now I like it a lot. Probably my "least favorite" but it was a brave design choice and most of the game works really well. I'm glad so many people liked Wind Waker, I still run into people who refused to play it because of the graphics and I feel sad for those people. I had my own issues with it, namely some of the sailing/chest pickup parts which got a little annoying, but it's a great game.

Last one I played through was Twilight Princess, I dug it a lot, especially the boss fights.

[Redmage1987]

Story Time!!

About a month ago, I was headed out for one of my 5 Mile Walks. I had been doing them at night since it has been being 100 - 105 out each day this Summer.

Anyway though, I had just left my house and not even a full minute into the walk I got stopped by a cop. The officer jumps out and our conversation goes like this...

Officer: "Hey there! What are you up to? Where are you going?"

Me: "I'm just out for a night time walk. I just left my house, actually."

Officer: "Yeah, I can see that. You got your bottle of water and everything. Listen, have you heard the sound of glass breaking or car alarms going off?"

Me: "No, I haven't been gone but just a minute, I live right around the corner."

Officer: "Alright, well, you got an ID on you?"

Me: "Yeah." *Pulls out Legend of Zelda Wallet, takes out ID and hands it to him*

Officer: *Reads off my name "In Code" over the radio, shines light on my wallet* "So you're a fan of Zelda, huh?"

Me: "Oh yeah! It's my second favorite video game series. I own all North American released Zelda Games."

Officer: "Cool. I used the play the one for Super Nintendo all the time, it was..uh.."

Me: "A Link to the Past!"

Officer: "YES! The Dark World, Ice Dungeon, **** it!"

Me: "Yes! Oh god, I actually gave up on that one and got the red cane from the dungeon after it before I was able to beat the Ice Dungeon."

Officer: *Gets info back over the radio, hands me ID* "Alright, well you take it easy. If you hear any glass shattering or alarms call the police right away."

Me: "Alright, will do."

*Officer and I part ways*

(About 40 minutes later into the walk I go right and start walking down one of the highways in town)

* "Gangsta" drives by *

Gangsta: "Fatass!!"

Girl: "Yeah! WOOOO!!"

*They floor it and try to drive away quickly*

*WOOOOOOO!!! (Police Sirens go off)*
*"Gangsta" Pulls over*
*Officer steps out.* - It's the same officer I talked Zelda with earlier.
*Officer waves me over, I walk over to him*

Officer: "I believe you guys have something to say?"

Gangta & Girl: "............sorry...":tgrumble:

Me: "Just don't let it happen again, kids."

Officer: "Alright, you head out, I got to talk with these two. Have a nice night!"

I thought maybe I would share that, haha. That was a really great night time walk. :lol:

I actually enjoy watching people play Zelda well rather than trying to do it myself. I really respect the series, but I just am not the type of person who really gets into it. I have only beaten the NES original, and I used the online interactive map to figure most everything out too.:D

Nothing wrong with that, lol. Luckily for me my game came with the maps that were packaged with it. I managed to find most of the stuff on my own. I definitely found all the dungeons and a good amount of items without an online guide, but it wasn't until I had internet access that I eventually 100% completed the game, lol.

I just recently started getting into Zelda. I picked up a used copy of LOZ: A Link to the Past. I'm almost done.

Awesome! Where did you leave off last time you played?

Last one I played through was Twilight Princess, I dug it a lot, especially the boss fights.

I actually like Twilight Princess a lot and I think it gets too much hate. Sure, I didn't care much for the "Tears of Light" segements. I felt like this game picks up a lot once you complete the Lakebed Temple and get the Master Sword. After that I loved this game a lot. It also had some of the best weapons in the series, in my opinion. It just sucks you don't get to use them much. Which version of Twilight Princess did you play? Wii or Gamecube? I prefer Gamecube myself?

[Powder]

Huge fan here. I'm at Ganons Tower in ALTTP right now, actually. Always usually got myself sucked into a Zelda game or at the very least playing brawl with many character models swapped to be LOZ characters, haha. ALTTP was the first game I ever played as a kid and is in my top 5 favorites to this day. I own many of the manga books, every OST that exists is in my itunes, & I've been inspired by the series in everything I do. I draw LOZ stuff all the time, work on remixes of the original music, & even have a triforce royal crest tattoo. Love it all to death.

Favorite title is Twilight Princess, with A Link To The Past in second, Minish Cap in third, Skyward Sword in forth, & I suppose Wind Waker & Ocarina Of Time tie for fifth.

Something I drew recently-
http://i47.tinypic.com/20u5q46.png

My tattoo-
http://i45.tinypic.com/5khitv.jpg

(Both can be seen in better detail at my deviantart account; link in sig.)

[Redmage1987]

Huge fan here. I'm at Ganons Tower in ALTTP right now, actually. Always usually got myself sucked into a Zelda game or at the very least playing brawl with many character models swapped to be LOZ characters, haha. ALTTP was the first game I ever played as a kid and is in my top 5 favorites to this day. I own many of the manga books, every OST that exists is in my itunes, & I've been inspired by the series in everything I do. I draw LOZ stuff all the time, work on remixes of the original music, & even have a triforce royal crest tattoo. Love it all to death.

Favorite title is Twilight Princess, with A Link To The Past in second, Minish Cap in third, Skyward Sword in forth, & I suppose Wind Waker & Ocarina Of Time tie for fifth.

Something I drew recently-
http://i47.tinypic.com/20u5q46.png

My tattoo-
http://i45.tinypic.com/5khitv.jpg

(Both can be seen in better detail at my deviantart account; link in sig.)

*surrenders triforce shard* Hahaha. Nice, dude! I have seen the Ocarina of Time CD & one of the books, but never owned them.

Awesome! A Link to the past was the first Zelda I ever owned & beat. The first I ever played was the original Legend of Zelda on NES.

That's an awesome Tattoo! I have had several friends try to convince me to get a Mega Man or Donkey Kong Tattoo, I don't think I will though. I don't have anything against Tattoos, I just can't see me getting one, lol.

[Leo656]

Redmage: I played Twilight Princess on the Wii; it's actually the whole reason I bought one.

I have a stainless steel Master Sword but I don't have any pics handy.

[Scud]

Awesome! Where did you leave off last time you played?


I'm at Turtle Rock. It's taken me quite a while, and I keep having to look things up. Like I said I'm more used to Final Fantasy games. But I'm enjoying this one quite a bit. It's just different. The replay value is really high. I also have The Minish Cap, to play later.
I missed out on the whole Gameboy craze, so about a year ago, I picked up a GBA second hand with Pokemon Fire Red. I couldn't put it down. So I decided to get into Zelda. now i have a backlog of old games to get through.

I also own a Wii. So based on some of the recommendations here I may purchase a few Zelda games for it too.

~S~

[Frozen_Cereal]

I agree with Cure that Wind Waker was the best in the series. It was (and still is) my favorite game in the series, and it's the reason that I prefer Toon Link over normal Link. Wind Waker was really what made me a big fan of the Zelda series, since I hadn't really played much Zelda until then. After Wind Waker, I went nuts about LoZ, and I played through Ocarina of Time, Phantom Hourglass, Spirit Tracks, 4 Swords, and Twilight Princess. I'm currently working on Zelda II and the Minish Cap, although a bunch of other games are distracting me.

[XERO]

It still amazes me to this day that Wind Waker finally got the praise it deserved after getting sh*tted on in the beginning because of the graphic change.

I blame that 2000 Space World demo.

[Redmage1987]

Redmage: I played Twilight Princess on the Wii; it's actually the whole reason I bought one.

I have a stainless steel Master Sword but I don't have any pics handy.

Ah, I see. The whole reason I got a Wii was for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. The Wii is my current favorite system since I can play pretty much any generation of Nintendo games on it, lol.

I've play both the Wii and Gamecube versions. I bought the Gamecube one because I didn't have a Wii at the time. I think overall I prefer the Gamecube one, just because it feels more comfortable to play it with a controller. I don't mind Motion controls, it just feels better to me with the GCN Controller.

As for the Sword. I have seen those, they are awesome. A friend of mine has one, he also has the Hylian Shield with it as well, lol.

I'm at Turtle Rock. It's taken me quite a while, and I keep having to look things up. Like I said I'm more used to Final Fantasy games. But I'm enjoying this one quite a bit. It's just different. The replay value is really high. I also have The Minish Cap, to play later.
I missed out on the whole Gameboy craze, so about a year ago, I picked up a GBA second hand with Pokemon Fire Red. I couldn't put it down. So I decided to get into Zelda. now i have a backlog of old games to get through.

I also own a Wii. So based on some of the recommendations here I may purchase a few Zelda games for it too.

~S~

Nice, I remember on my first run of A Link to the Past I was stuck on Turtle Rock for a LONG time. It was all because of the puzzle in the chain chomp room, lol.

I am going through the Minish Cap right now as well. The first time I ever ordered that game, the dude that sent it to me put it in an envelope, then cut the top part of the side of it, slipped the game out, and mailed it to me. so I got an empty letter..

I ended up ordering it again and it came the second time, but this copy bugs out sometimes and causes the game to freeze. It's really annoying, lol.

I'm actually still in the process of working on a "Top 16 Zelda Games" List. I'm actually not sure how I would rate the games right now, so I'm doing more runs in all the games to help me decide. I definitely know that Four Swords is my least favorite. Doesn't mean I don't like it though.

It still amazes me to this day that Wind Waker finally got the praise it deserved after getting sh*tted on in the beginning because of the graphic change.

I blame that 2000 Space World demo.

I'll admit, I was one of the many people who did exactly that. I remember picking this up in stores and looking at the back of the case and just thinking to myself "Wow, that looks absolutely retarded...". Of course that was when I was younger and I have grown up since. I actually like Cell Shaded Graphics now and have since before I did my first run of Wind Waker, lol. Makes me wish I would have given it a chance sooner.

[Leo656]

Some of the best fighting mechanics and boss fights are in Wind Waker. And the ending of the final fight with Ganondorf? Loved it.

Actually, one of the things that I love about the Zelda series (as well as the Mario series) is that each game has something about it that it does better than the others in the series, they're all very similar but each one has something that makes it unique.

I think either Ocarina or Twilight Princess has my favorite boss fights.

[Logan]

the ending of the final fight with Ganondorf? Loved it.

THIS ^

I absolutely LOVE that final duel. One of my favorite boss battles in all video gamedom.

[UsagiYojimbo]

Looooove Zelda. I played the original back in '87 not long after it was released. My Dad was a huge video game fanatic when we were kids and always bought the latest Nintendo stuff. A Link To The Past is probably my favourite, followed by Wind Waker, and I have to say Skyward Sword was pre-TEEeeeee, pretty good

[Scud]

Nice, I remember on my first run of A Link to the Past I was stuck on Turtle Rock for a LONG time. It was all because of the puzzle in the chain chomp room, lol.


Phew! Finally got through Turtle Rock. Now on my way to Ganon's Tower.

~S~

[pannoni1]

I'm a casual who has played several of the games (the 2 NES games, Orcarina of Time which is the only Zelda game that I've played straight through and still one of the best games of all-time, Majora's Mask, and Oracle of Ages/Seasons). I may have seen a couple episodes of the cartoon, but can't really recall it that well. But there is so much material out there that I can't seem to have a chance to get to everything, just like how a public figure has so many supporters and loves them all but doesn't have the time to greet everyone.

[Redmage1987]

Looking for some input.

Since Internet has been messing up at home lately, I can't continue uploading videos to my youtube because it keeps going out. So I decided to start recording some clips for a big Zelda video I am working on during the down time.

The video is going to be every Zelda Boss Battle in the series done No Damage. I've gotten Zelda 1 and 2 finished right now and I'm working on some others.

I am having trouble deciding what bosses to put in there from Four Swords Adventures because every stage has a boss and a lot of them are basically the same enemies, just with a different twist on them. Got any advice or suggestions on which ones I should include in the video?

I was planning on including all the "End of Area" Bosses, but there are some other bosses I feel like should be in the video as well.

Most of the end stage bosses are either Solider Genereals with a Few Minion Soliders, a Battle against Shadow Link, Ball & Chain Soliders, or Stalfos Knights. The bosses I have decided on doing so far are...

Phantom Ganon - Round 1 (Stage 1-3)
Stone Arrghus (Stage 2-3)
Helmarock King (Stage 3-2)
Jalhalla - Round 1 (Stage 4-2)
Jalhalla - Round 2 (Stage 4-3)
Phantom Ganon - Round 2 (Stage 5-3)
Giant Moldorm (Stage 6-3)
Frostare (Stage 7-3)
Dodongo's & King Dodongo (Stage 8-1)
Vaati (Stage 8-3)
Ganon (Stage 8-3)

The other bosses to choose from are...

Knight General (Stage 1-1 / 3-1 / 8-2)
Shadow Link (Stage 1-2 / 2-2 / 5-1 / 6-1 / 6-2 / 8-2)
Manhandla (Stage 2-1 / 7-1)
Ball & Chain Knight (4-1 / 7-2)
Stalfos Knight (4-1 / 5-2 / 6-1 / 7-1)

As you can see these guys make multiple appearences, which is why I am unsure about including them. I'm very sure I missed a level or two that they may have appeared in.

What do you guys think? You think the bosses I have chosen from this are fine? Do you think I should add some of the ones I didn't originally include?

[wussy fuz bunny]

I luv playing zelda! I'm trying 2 play four swords but I'm stuck in the begining link moves all by himself and walks up 2 zelda and then they talk and Vaati comes blah blah blah then link grabs the sword etc.. etc... then the music plays and the i get this thing that says "press start" and it flashes i have no idea what to do i think my gameboy is broken.

[wussy fuz bunny]

this stinks i don't even get 2 play it plays its self.

[tmnt transformer]

If you are playing 4 swords on gameboy....you will need 3 more players....

[gobo]

if you are playing 4 swords on gameboy....you will need 3 more players....
Quoted for Lens of Truth...

[Redmage1987]

Actually, if you're playing the original Four Swords, you only need 1 other person to play. You both have to have a cartridge of the game and a link cable though.

[tmnt transformer]

Well whatever......I'm currently playing the Oot MQ 3d on my zelda edition 3ds....MAN IS THAT GAME HARD!!!

[GK Punk]

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1ceM882CbZE/T-TeASr7H0I/AAAAAAAABPw/G0lmVzPe5d4/s855/2012-06-22+14.03.50.jpg

My customized Master Sword Replica. I used it for cosplay and wanted it Purple like in the last couple of games. That was as close to the bluish purple as we could get, and the green ribbons need redone later too. But I still love it.

[Zulithe]

I've been playing Zelda since the original on NES and don't plan on ever stopping! I have completed every game 100% (found every item and heart piece... maybe not EVERY secret though)

recently ordered this... i will be so happy when it arrives from Japan
http://www.alafista.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/1206053-560x577.jpg

[XERO]

If we're talkin' about Zelda Boss Fights, my all time favorite is against Stallord from Twilight Princess.

[HeavyMetalCarebear]

Haven't played Zelda for a while. Favorite game is Ocarina of Time.

[Memphis]

I was actually pretty late to the Zelda series even though I'm a die hard Nintendo fan boy. My first foray was with Twilight Princess on the Wii, which I loved. I FINALLY got to play Ocarina of Time with the 3DS re-release and couldn't believe I never played it before. Though, I was spoiled by Twilight Princess and hated that OoT didn't have that amazing kill move.

[XERO]

I was actually pretty late to the Zelda series even though I'm a die hard Nintendo fan boy. My first foray was with Twilight Princess on the Wii, which I loved. I FINALLY got to play Ocarina of Time with the 3DS re-release and couldn't believe I never played it before. Though, I was spoiled by Twilight Princess and hated that OoT didn't have that amazing kill move.

Can't really blame you. People who start off on series at the twilight (no pun intended) of its process tend to miss out on the earlier stuff that made it what it is now. It's a shame. :ohwell:

[Storm Eagle]

I've been a Zelda fan for quite a while. My first experience was Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, which doesn't seem to be one of the most popular games in the series. So I decided to get the first Zelda game. Since then, I've been getting games in the order in which they came out. My best memories seem to lie with Zelda II, Link's Awakening, and Ocarina of Time.

[GK Punk]

I personally love Zelda 2. I still replay that game frequently.

[gobo]

My first experience was Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
And, you came BACK?? :teek:

[Storm Eagle]

I personally love Zelda 2. I still replay that game frequently.

I actually bought another copy of it on eBay just for the box a few years back. I played through the game to test it out, and I played through the whole game for four hours straight. So yes, it works well. In fact, here's (http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showpost.php?p=789180&postcount=4919) where I talked about it.

And, you came BACK?? :teek:

I didn't know I was supposed to hate it. It was at the time when the Super Mario Bros. Super Show was around, and they had the Legend of Zelda cartoons on Fridays. I don't know why I started with Zelda II since it wasn't even the first one. I asked for that anyway, and I heard a good number of negative comments about it. Also, keep in mind that at the time, I was finally getting an NES. I remember my cousin played through most of it, and he got up to the sixth palace. He never finished it, but I picked up where he left off and completed it. He even made it through the Great Palace, but I finished off that part too.

By the way, has anyone by any chance gone to a The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses concert, or plan to go to one? I attended a mini version of it at the Nintendo World store in NYC earlier tonight where they performed arrangements exclusive to it, and it was pretty cool. There's going to be a concert in NYC on November 28th, and I'm going to have to see about making it there somehow.

[GK Punk]

That's the thing. Zelda 2 is the game you're "supposed" to hate. It's a good game though. They wanted to try something different instead of repeating themselves. You should read what some of the original ideas for Zelda 3 was. (Party based system even.)

[Powder]

I gave Zelda 2 an honest try recently but I just couldn't do it. I found the difficulty to be a pain & the rest didn't much keep my attenton. Oh well.

[gobo]

I didn't know I was supposed to hate it.
Not hate-worthy, just lacking in everything that made the first so enjoyable.

[Frozen_Cereal]

I thought Zelda 2 was fun, with the levelling up system and whatnot. The combat was also pretty great, but the knockback that Link takes every time he gets hit got me killed a bunch of times. Of course, it's an incredibly difficult game towards the end, but difficulty isn't a turn-off for me in games. I still play it on my 3DS every now and then.

[Scud]

Just finished A Link to the Past this weekend on my GBA. This being my first time with the Zelda franchise, it took a little while to get use to but I found myself having a lot of fun. It's rare that I find myself wanting to replay a game right after finishing it, but this one did just that.
I'll probably hold off, too many other things to do right now and I also have The Minish Cap to play sometime soon.

[GK Punk]

Minish Cap is also a lot of fun. To me personally, A Link to the Past is the best in the series.

[gobo]

a link to the past is the best in the series.
qft .

[Scud]

Minish Cap is also a lot of fun. To me personally, A Link to the Past is the best in the series.

Sweet. Glad I started with it!

[Storm Eagle]

I realized that I played The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening a little later than I could have.

I found out that The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening was first released on August 2nd in 1993. Later that week, I went on a vacation to Florida and I wanted a new video game to take with me. So I chose Kirby's Dream Land, not knowing I could have gotten Link's Awakening. So now I'm kicking myself for that. I made my decision based on the Game Boy games list in the Top 20 section of the latest Nintendo Power magazine. I already owned the top two games, the third game was Metroid II and I wasn't up for Metroid at the time, and Kirby's Dream Land was number 4. (Link's Awakening happened to be number 5 by the way.) Now Kirby's Dream Land isn't a bad game. It's just short. I actually finished the game on THE MORNING I FLEW DOWN. Link's Awakening would have kept me busy throughout my whole vacation, and I still wouldn't have been finished with it even by the time I came back. For the record, I even went and sold my copy of Kirby's Dream Land two months ago.

Talk about a missed opportunity.

[Leo656]

You can all hate me, I've never played Link's Awakening. Never played any of the GBA/DS Zelda's either, but that one seems the most like blasphemy. I have it, I just never got a Game Boy and I haven't hooked up my Gamecube/GBA Player in a long while. But I will.

Zelda II might be my least favorite but I think I've actually played and beaten it the most. For years that was the only Zelda game I had (and one of only like, 4 NES games I owned at one point) so I played it often even though I had NO idea what I was doing. I can only get through it with a guide, but I like a lot of what they did with it, the Castles and boss fights especially, and I love the music. It is hard, especially near the end, but if you are very patient you can rack up lots of extra lives in those fields full of fireball-shooting spiders. Risky, but worth it.

GK, that looks similar to the sword I got, other than the retouching, obviously. The ribbons on the handle are a nice touch. Other than polishing I haven't done anything to mine yet. I cleaned one side too hard and part of the Triforce engraving is worn, I'm F'n stupid. :ohwell:

[MrPliggins]

I love Zelda, but it takes me forever to finish a game! I'm currently playing Ocarina of Time for the past year on the 3ds, and Skyward Sword which I haven't played in about 3 months. It took me a little over a year to complete Twilight Princess. I did just recently play through the original Legend of Zelda when it was released on the 3ds over the course of about 2 days. The second quest, I'm still playing.
I do have the Zelda cartoon series on DVD. Gotta love 80s video game cartoons.

[gobo]

You can all hate me
Is it okay if I just seriously dislike you instead? I ain't down wit hatin'.

[Leo656]

I'm a firm believer in freedom of choice, my friend! :D

And yeah I love that friggin' Zelda cartoon. Zelda was hawt when I was 8.

[Storm Eagle]

You can all hate me, I've never played Link's Awakening. Never played any of the GBA/DS Zelda's either, but that one seems the most like blasphemy. I have it, I just never got a Game Boy and I haven't hooked up my Gamecube/GBA Player in a long while. But I will.




You should definitely play Link's Awakening. It's one of the best.

I love Zelda, but it takes me forever to finish a game! I'm currently playing Ocarina of Time for the past year on the 3DS, and Skyward Sword which I haven't played in about 3 months. It took me a little over a year to complete Twilight Princess. I did just recently play through the original Legend of Zelda when it was released on the 3DS over the course of about 2 days. The second quest, I'm still playing.
I do have the Zelda cartoon series on DVD. Gotta love 80s video game cartoons.

The Adventure of Link took me the longest to finish, at four months. Second was Link's Awakening, which took me three months.

[CyberCubed]

Skyward Sword was a good game, but its flaws kept it back from being a truly great one.

I still feel like the N64 Zelda's are the best and Nintendo's never been able to top them since.

[GK Punk]

I actually loved Skyward Sword. I had a great deal of fun with it.

[CyberCubed]

If you remove the 20% of padding it had, I agree.

[tmnt transformer]

I recently got Zelda:Collectors Edition for the gamecube (Yea!!!) and I've been playing Majora's mask and the adventure of link, and Majora's mask Is a VERY STRANGE GAME!! It may be the Strangest game I've ever played!

[Storm Eagle]

Some weeks back, I went and got myself a ticket for the Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses concert. I live in New York, so I'll be going in November. I know it's going to be money well spent. The music of Zelda games is just made for that sort of thing.

Also, is anyone getting this?
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-legend-of-zelda-patrick-thorpe/1112710808?ean=9781616550417

[Darth Knuckles]

I plan on getting that book Storm Eagle and I also agree with you about The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. It is a my favorite Game Boy Zelda game and is also a great game from the entire Zelda series as well. It was actually the first Zelda game that I played and the reason I love the series.

[Storm Eagle]

I plan on getting that book Storm Eagle and I also agree with you about The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening. It is a my favorite Game Boy Zelda game and is also a great game from the entire Zelda series as well. It was actually the first Zelda game that I played and the reason I love the series.

What I found cool about the game was all the cameos of Nintendo characters.

By the way, here's a video of the entire Zelda symphony mini-concert at the Nintendo World Store that I went to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3uW26gIRXY

[DonatelloFan]

I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of the Zelda 'movement', or consider myself a huge Zelda fan, BUT "Link to the Past" is in my top 2 or 3 games of all time. May be first, I don't know. I also loved me some "Link's Awakening". Other than those, I haven't really played any of the others. Meaning I haven't beaten any others. I've played the Minish Cap one, and the original, but haven't gotten too far in them.

And hell, I guess I just lied, because I plan on getting a 16 bit Link tattoo (to go along with my Tanooki Suit Mario tattoo on my right leg. I guess a tattoo would consider me a hardcore fan. I just haven't played any of the other games.

[Storm Eagle]

So I attended the Zelda Symphony concert here in New York earlier tonight. It rocked. I wonder if there will be other shows anywhere else.

[BladeEdge86]

I have been a fan of Zelda almost as long as the turtles and have played almost every game since. My favorites are A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time and Skyward Sword.

[gobo]

L to the P FTW! ^_^

[Redmage1987]

Got that right, AlttP is my #1 favorite Zelda. First one I ever owned and beat.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/redmage_87/Video%20Games/Legend%20of%20Zelda/559775_489833371037018_753662340_n_zps92f2623c.jpg

[Forneus]

Yeah, ALTTP is the best game in the series. OoT is a masterpiece, and one of the greatest examples of game design ever, but I prefer ALTTP. What can I say? Just getting to the Dark World and hearing that theme...never gets old.

I feel like replaying Majora's Mask but I almost want to wait and see, if they release a 3DS remake. SNES games don't really get old but N64 ones, sure took a hit.

And shame alert, I didn't play Skyward Sword yet. I know, I know.

[Cure]

And shame alert, I didn't play Skyward Sword yet. I know, I know.

You're not missing much.

[Redmage1987]

Anyone ever done the Riddle Quest or Palace of the Four Sword in the Gameboy Advance Version of A Link to the Past?

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/redmage_87/Video%20Games/Legend%20of%20Zelda/MasterToilet_zps766c8d7b.png

[Forneus]

You're not missing much.

I mean...It can't be that bad can it? I mean, I never really saw a "bad" Zelda game. They were all perfectly playable in some ways. It's just that you get to games like Phantom Hourglass which are let down by terrible ideas and poor dungeon design...In the end, it was still perfectly playable! Kind of...

[Cure]

Yeah, it's playable and OK, just no Wind Waker.

[愛]

I wouldn't even call it playable, to be honest. I actually prefer Phantom Terribleglass over it. :(

[Storm Eagle]

The Hyrule Historia book comes out next week on Tuesday, but those who can easily make it to New York City will actually be able to get it tomorrow from the Nintendo World store. It's also the only place where you can get the limited edition, which would cost even more. The only thing about the limited edition though, is the cover, and the outer edges of the pages will be gold from what I understand.

[Zulithe]

Just a few more days until the English language version of the Hyrule Historia (http://amzn.com/1616550414)ships :) I hope you all have your copies ordered! The price on amazon is fantastic. hardcover too.

I bought a launch Wii U, can't wait to finally slide a zelda game into it. Mmm. I've been wanting to replay Wind Waker, looks like I will soon get the perfect opportunity.

[Storm Eagle]

Just a few more days until the English language version of the Hyrule Historia (http://amzn.com/1616550414)ships :) I hope you all have your copies ordered! The price on Amazon is fantastic. Hardcover too.

I bought a launch Wii U, can't wait to finally slide a Zelda game into it. Mmm. I've been wanting to replay Wind Waker, looks like I will soon get the perfect opportunity.

When the Nintendo World Store starts selling it tomorrow, they're going to start selling the regular edition at its MSRP. They're going to sell the limited edition for $79.99, and the publisher lists its details here (http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/23-043/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Hyrule-Historia-Limited-Edition). So I wasn't too far off I guess. I think I'll just settle for the regular edition for now. I live in New York and I actually have half a mind to call my job tomorrow and request a personal day just so I can attend the release event later, even if I won't be buying a copy. I'll order mine from barnesandnoble.com instead once I get another 20% discount code from them.

So I see that the Wii U version of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker be out around the fall of this year. I figured there might be a game coming out around that time for the Wii U that would make me get a unit. Even though it's an existing game with a Wii U makeover, I guess I'll have to keep this one in mind.

[Zulithe]

i can't find the limited edition hyrule historia on amazon -- only the regular. The only difference is the more 'authentic' looking cover? If so I'm good with the normal edition!

[Storm Eagle]

I can't find the limited edition Hyrule Historia on Amazon -- only the regular. The only difference is the more 'authentic' looking cover? If so I'm good with the normal edition!

Like I said, the Nintendo World store is the only place where the limited edition is available, albeit probably just for now. Although if you take the limited editions ISBN-13 number from the listing at the publisher's site and put it through amazon.com, an entry (http://www.amazon.com/Legend-Zelda-Historia-Limited-Collectors/dp/1616551615/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1359117126&sr=1-1&keywords=9781616551612) for it does show up. There's no pricing information for it there, but it says it'll be released on February 12th. There's even a listing like that at Barnes & Noble's site, except it also says this month on the 29th. If it ever does become available to the general public though, and I decide I want it, then I'd be able to get it cheaper than for how much Nintendo World is selling it.

I've decided I'll just go to work today. I won't be going to the event. Even though I don't want the limited edition, I'd still be a little jealous seeing those people get their copies, and kick myself for not knowing about this much earlier. I want it, yet don't want it. Strange how that works, eh? What's even stranger is how Prima does that sort of thing with player's guides for Zelda games, and they cost more, and I always decide that I'm good with just the regular edition

[Zulithe]

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[Storm Eagle]

There's this eBay auction going on for the limited edition.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/The-Legend-Of-Zelda-Hyrule-Historia-Limited-Collectors-Edition-Book-4000-copies-/200885318880?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ec5b2b4e0

So those who got it from the Nintendo World store got a wooden sword bookmark, a Triforce pin, a coloring book, and some crayons to color it with. I don't feel like I'm missing anything by not having them, but the bookmark seems a little cool. Though this other auction (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Legend-Zelda-Hyrule-Historia-Limited-Collectors-Edition-Book-4000-Made-/121057956508?_trksid=p5197.m1997&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D16%26meid%3D5155751893504750812%26pid%3D100 016%26prg%3D1006%26rk%3D2%26sd%3D200885318880%26) shows what's on the other side of the bookmark.

[Zulithe]

Well my regular edition (with the green hardback which still looks quite nice!) shipped today. I am pretty happy with my choice.

[Storm Eagle]

I'm pretty sure that most people just got the limited editions just so they can sell them on eBay for ridiculous prices. Those same people are probably going to get the regular edition later. I'll have to be honest though, I'd probably do the same thing. The only thing is that I wouldn't ask buyers for an arm and a leg. Then people can just bid and bid as long as they wish, and some of them can just simply back out when they think the bid is getting too high for them.

[LeoNerdo]

Got my copy of the book today. It's pretty great overall. It's a bigger book that I was expecting. And I'm still in awe that Nintendo was open to releasing this outside Japan.

[Storm Eagle]

Got my copy of the book today. It's pretty great overall. It's a bigger book that I was expecting. And I'm still in awe that Nintendo was open to releasing this outside Japan.

I should be getting it delivered to me tomorrow, but there's this one concern I have. I still haven't finished Skyward Sword yet (although I'm working on it), so might the book spoil anything if I look at it now? It's bad enough that I happen to know the final boss' name even though the point in the game where I'm at doesn't even mention anything about him yet. Also, even though I know Ganon isn't involved in the game......I once read something about him being foreshadowed at some point near the end. So should I wait?

[Zulithe]

I haven't looked deeply enough into the book yet to know just how spoilery it can be about game endings etc. Sorry.

Anyway I got mine yesterday. Was supposed to arrive Tues but FedEX couldn't get inside my building that day *grumble*

Beautiful book, for $20 (from the right outlets, like amazon) every zelda fan NEEDS to own this. I can't wait to start working through it. I did some browsing though and the amount of fantastic art and information inside is really astounding... a true tribute to the series.

And now for the long (well, not too long) wait for Wind Waker HD on Wii U :D Been wanting to reply this game for a long time and I've never owned by own copy of it. Great fortune.

[Storm Eagle]

I haven't looked deeply enough into the book yet to know just how spoilery it can be about game endings etc. Sorry.

Anyway I got mine yesterday. Was supposed to arrive Tues but FedEX couldn't get inside my building that day *grumble*

Beautiful book, for $20 (from the right outlets, like amazon) every zelda fan NEEDS to own this. I can't wait to start working through it. I did some browsing though and the amount of fantastic art and information inside is really astounding... a true tribute to the series.

And now for the long (well, not too long) wait for Wind Waker HD on Wii U :D Been wanting to reply this game for a long time and I've never owned by own copy of it. Great fortune.

I have the Wind Waker for the GameCube, and I'm actually considering getting a Wii U just for the graphically updated version of the game, and it's not even a completely new game.

[Peanut]

I've played through Wind Waker so many times I can't even really remember how many. It's up there with PoP:SoT for sheer amount of times I've beaten a modern game. I probably beat it once a year since it released and beat it twice in that first year. I just get so much joy out of being in that world that I constantly want to go back.

I'm so incredibly excited for the remake that I'd probably take it over any other game releasing this year.

[LeoNerdo]

I would say finish Skyward Sword first if you want to avoid spoilers. The book starts out with a huge section on SS (65 pages). And then the chronology will make more sense (as much as it can) if you've played through it.

I am all in for the Wind Waker HD release this year. I played through the original one and a half times. I really love that game and have been meaning to play though it again. Now I'll have the perfect reason to this year.

[愛]

I picked up Hyrule Historia on Amazon today. Just waiting for it to arrive. I can't wait. I really want to like Skyward Sword, but that game, man...sigh. I can't deal with those controls.

[Zulithe]

I picked up Hyrule Historia on Amazon today. Just waiting for it to arrive. I can't wait. I really want to like Skyward Sword, but that game, man...sigh. I can't deal with those controls.

If you are any kind of Zelda fan you will treasure the book. Congrats. I hate Wii controls too. Looking forward to playing some zelda on the Wii U which actually has a GOOD gamepad for a change. i also have the pro controller if it supports it... but zelda is all about maps, so I think i'll probably stick to the gamepad most often.

I'm really antsy for new Wii U games to roll out... I've loved playing it so far but there's been almost nothing in Jan or Feb... it's a real bummer.

[LeoNerdo]

Man really? Admittedly I'd rather just use a regular controller, but the controls were one of best parts of Skyward Sword for me. I'll take the 1:1 sword controls any day over the waggle of Twilight Princess.

[Zulithe]

Man really? Admittedly I'd rather just use a regular controller, but the controls were one of best parts of Skyward Sword for me. I'll take the 1:1 sword controls any day over the waggle of Twilight Princess.

It's more fatiguing to use the wiimote for long periods of play, I don't like being forced. If Nintendo would just give the OPTION to use either a GC gamepad or a Wii Classic controller (which I used all through xenoblade chronicles and absolutely loved) I'd have been so much happier.

[Storm Eagle]

I've played through Wind Waker so many times I can't even really remember how many. It's up there with PoP:SoT for sheer amount of times I've beaten a modern game. I probably beat it once a year since it released and beat it twice in that first year. I just get so much joy out of being in that world that I constantly want to go back.

I'm so incredibly excited for the remake that I'd probably take it over any other game releasing this year.

The Wind Waker is the only game where I haven't died, although I can't remember if I've needed a fairy to revive me after my energy has been depleted. I've always kept them handy in a bottle though, and have had potions handy.

I would say finish Skyward Sword first if you want to avoid spoilers. The book starts out with a huge section on SS (65 pages). And then the chronology will make more sense (as much as it can) if you've played through it.



The book was delivered to me this afternoon. What if I just read all other parts of the book BUT the Skyward Sword sections? Should I be fine then, or do tidbits of Skyward Sword information spill into sections where other Zelda games are discussed?

I picked up Hyrule Historia on Amazon today. Just waiting for it to arrive. I can't wait. I really want to like Skyward Sword, but that game, man...sigh. I can't deal with those controls.

I guess they can get tiresome after a while, so I see what you mean. I wouldn't mind if a future Zelda game for the Wii U brought us back to regular controls.

[LeoNerdo]

It's more fatiguing to use the wiimote for long periods of play, I don't like being forced. If Nintendo would just give the OPTION to use either a GC gamepad or a Wii Classic controller (which I used all through xenoblade chronicles and absolutely loved) I'd have been so much happier.

I understand. If I had my way every game ever would have fully customizable controls! Some people call them gimmicks, but you know whenever Nintendo puts out a new piece of hardware they have something specific in mind to use it for/show it off. I know they'll have something special for the new gamepad but I'm way, way, way more interested in them opening up the world and removing the linear gameplay in the next game.

The book was delivered to me this afternoon. What if I just read all other parts of the book BUT the Skyward Sword sections? Should I be fine then, or do tidbits of Skyward Sword information spill into sections where other Zelda games are discussed?

I dunno how picky you are about spoilers but if you really want to avoid them I would skip to Page 138. SS has a pretty major impact on the Chronology.

[Peanut]

My problem with Skyward Sword ended up not being the controls, but the ridiculous backtracking/collecting at the end. Unlike the Triforce search at the end of tWW (which gets no end of sh*t, despite being quick and simple), Skyward Sword sends you back to locales you've already visited (albeit altered) to perform the absolute worst nonsense bullsh*t EVER. The moment I had to start collecting f*cking music notes, UNDERWATER, sometimes in very specific orders, I was done. I didn't want to be done, but I was. I thought the game was solid (minus the repeating boss fight) up until that point.

[XERO]

That's what worries me. I'm still in the first temple in SS. The game hasn't held my interest long enough for me to finish it. Plus, it's a chore to swing the Wiimote all the time.

Is it true that the bosses have weak points associated with accurate swinging?

[Cure]

Is it true that the bosses have weak points associated with accurate swinging?

Oh God, do they. It's awful.

[XERO]

I'm never gonna beat this game, then. lolz

[Peanut]

I never had a problem with the sword swinging, to be honest. The controls get out of whack and require re-calibration way too often, but when they're working they're just fine and surprisingly accurate. I didn't have any problems with any of the precision slashing. I actually wish there was more of it, because most fights still devolve into flailing the wiimote.

[XERO]

Oh, not just that. I meant, my condition just makes it hard for me to swing my arms around. It'd be too much of a chore for me.

I'll see how far I can get, though.

[Storm Eagle]

I never had a problem with the sword swinging, to be honest. The controls get out of whack and require re-calibration way too often, but when they're working they're just fine and surprisingly accurate.

I had to deal with that when fighting a boss. You know, the one on that ship that requires arrows to defeat. It was a pain, and I missed a lot of chances to get some hits in.

[snake]

:ohwell: I quit out on skyward sword a year ago, I was on the desert world. The controls were making me mad.

[Darth Knuckles]

I got my Hyrule Historia book in the mail last Friday! It is a very impressive book and any Zelda fan should get one. I didn't get the collector's edition because I preferred the green cover actually. So I'm happy to have one now.

[愛]

I got my book on Monday, and I agree that it is fantastic. I'm glad I picked this up. I really love Zelda.

[Storm Eagle]

I might be able to finally open my book since I'm getting really close to finishing Skyward Sword. I still don't get how people have managed to finish it in a week. That's a really long game.

[Redmage1987]

Just got my book today, I wasn't expecting it for another few days, but hey, I'm not complaining! I'm liking what I've read so far, can't wait to finish it.

How often do you all go through a Zelda Game? Is it a monthy thing for you? Yearly? It's probably a monthly thing for me. I replay a Zelda Game at least every two or three months. Right now I've got files going on in Phantom Hourglass, Four Swords, and Majora's Mask.

I'm about to finish Four Swords, I only have the last Hero's Trial to do, then I'm done with that.

In Phantom Hourglass I finished the last temple, I just need to do the final run through the Temple of the Ocean King and defeat the final boss of the game.

In Majora's Mask I'm at the Great Bay Temple, did quite a bit of side questing so I'm ready to finish the next dungeon.

[愛]

I played through Ocarina of Time with my fiancee a few weeks ago. I'm thinking about going back to Skyward Sword just so I can say I finished that damn game. Then watching the latest Wind Waker speed run has me interested in going back to it. I never finished Minish Cap, either. I should put that on my PSP and go through it.

[Storm Eagle]

I played through Ocarina of Time with my fiancee a few weeks ago. I'm thinking about going back to Skyward Sword just so I can say I finished that damn game. Then watching the latest Wind Waker speed run has me interested in going back to it. I never finished Minish Cap, either. I should put that on my PSP and go through it.

Not to alarm you, but expect to experience a certain amount of frustration with the final boss if you do go back to Skyward Sword. They really dick with you there.

I did finish the game before looking at the book though, per suggestions from others, and it was one of the best bits of advice I've ever taken. It was really worth the wait.

[LeoNerdo]

I played through Minish Cap a few weeks ago for the first time. It had just been sitting there on my 3DS forever. But it is a pretty fun hand-held Zelda.

[Zulithe]

I played through Minish Cap a few weeks ago for the first time. It had just been sitting there on my 3DS forever. But it is a pretty fun hand-held Zelda.

Ooo, 3DS ambassador are you? Me too ^__^ Yeah I think it's great. I hope we get an original 3ds zelda game in the next year or two. I know people are crossing their fingers for majora's mask, and I'd love that, but i'd prefer an original game anyday.

(btw speaking of 3ds i'm playing the new fire emblem game, omggg, it's heaven)

[Vader]

Would anyone suggest Spirit Tracks ? I have been eyeing it but not sure how I will like it. What are your opinions of the game? Thanks.

[Storm Eagle]

Would anyone suggest Spirit Tracks ? I have been eyeing it but not sure how I will like it. What are your opinions of the game? Thanks.

It's not a bad game, but the final boss will be frustrating to fight.

[STORMSHADOW__210]

Great thread! I love Zelda! I go back to the original nes games.I never got into skyward sword due to not being a huge fan of motion controls.I do own it.How would y'all rank it?

[gobo]

My rating: It looks nice on my bookshelf too. :P

[CyberCubed]

Would anyone suggest Spirit Tracks ? I have been eyeing it but not sure how I will like it. What are your opinions of the game? Thanks.

Blowing into the mic to play the flute in the game almost ruined the entire game. There were tons of complaints and hatred toward the game when it first released because the DS microphone didn't register people blowing into it the right way.

[tmnt transformer]

Would anyone suggest Spirit Tracks ? I have been eyeing it but not sure how I will like it. What are your opinions of the game? Thanks.

It's a pretty good game... Great story..... gameplay is mostly on the spirit train... And that can get boring sometimes.... the final bosses can be annoying... But it does have some epic scenes in it.... Teaming up with Zelda herself is awesome! It is a must have IMO.....

[Plasticplayhouse]

The Christmas when I received the legend of Zelda for the NES was my favorite Christmas as a kid. My parents were pretty broke that year so that, the NES max, and the dirty dunk was all I got, but boy was it enough :) my other fav Zelda games are the one for super NES, game boy, and the 2 for ds.

[Storm Eagle]

More Zelda Symphony Dates for this year have been announced up to September so far, in case anyone might want to check it out. They've even got three shows in May happening in Europe. They had two shows in Australia earlier this month. This is the first year where they're holding shows outside of the US and Canada.

http://zelda-symphony.com/schedule

[Redmage1987]

Ages & Seasons confirmed for 3DS eShop!

http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/21/zelda-oracle-of-ages-oracle-of-seasons-to-hit-3ds-eshop-in-jap/

No news on a western release date, but this is definitely great news. I hope they get released in the US soon.

[Zulithe]

i will buy both... but it sucks they are DELAYING the packaged deal where you can get both for a discount... :T

hope they release them in the usa soon

I already purchased link's awakening DX for 3DS and received zelda I, II (both nes) and minish cap (gba) as ambassador benefits. may as well try to own them all :)

[Brodie]

Well, the delay is on the Japanese release. Hopefully when it makes the release in other territories, it'll have the option out the gate. Doubt it though.

[LeoNerdo]

I already purchased link's awakening DX for 3DS and received zelda I, II (both nes) and minish cap (gba) as ambassador benefits. may as well try to own them all :)

Me too. Plus that Four Swords Anniversary thing...I haven't really played that yet. I've never played the Oracle Games before so looking forward to the 3DS releases!

[sdp]

It'd be cool if they also released LTTP as a 3D classics like Miyamoto mentioned he wanted to do but with the failure of 3D classics, who knows. If we get LTTP it'll probably be the GBA version before the SNES version, but I guess that isn't too bad, both versions had pros and cons. If that'd happen then I'd love to have Majoras Mask so we could at least have all the pre-Gamecube Zelda's on the go.

With WW getting a remake on the Wii U, chances for it on the 3DS are null, it'd be cool if they released the 2 DS games on the Wii shop too.

[STORMSHADOW__210]

Saw legend of zelda cartoon series at best buy...almost picked it up,anyone ever watched?

[Candy Kappa]

The cartoon can be enjoyable if you know what cheese you're in for, very much like the D&D cartoon.

[gobo]

Only get it if you don't mind hearing "well, excuuuuuse me, princess" every five minutes. The couple of Captain N/Zelda crossovers were substantially less slapsticky.

[sdp]

I like the Zelda cartoon, it's pretty fun for what it is, and counting it's a videogame cartoon from the 80s it definitely aged well. The fact that each episode is only like 12 minutes helps since it ends before you get bored. Take into account that this cartoon was made when only Zelda 1 had been out so they didn't have a lot to work with storywise and even then it managed to include many zelda tropes of future games like his horse, fairy etc.

[Leo656]

I love the cartoon, cheesy as it is. I picked it up the day the original DVD release came out 5 or 6 years ago. I saw the newer set, it doesn't look as spiffy to me.

[animal]

Link to the past 2 ... Oh yay this is the first sequel to a Zelda game ... I think twilight princess was my favorite ethier that or ocarina of time... WHERES OCARINA OF TIME 2 OR TWILIGHT PRINCESS 2 WE CAN STILL PICK UP FROM THE END!!!!:x

[Cure]

Link to the past 2 ... Oh yay this is the first sequel to a Zelda game ... I think twilight princess was my favorite ethier that or ocarina of time... WHERES OCARINA OF TIME 2 OR TWILIGHT PRINCESS 2 WE CAN STILL PICK UP FROM THE END!!!!:x

Majora's Mask was a sequel. And the second game on the NES was literally called Zelda II.

[CyberCubed]

Phantom Hourglass was also a Wind Waker sequel using the same Link.

[Voltron]

Oh, Jake. Something tells me you'll never live this down. Had this been another area of the forum, you might one day escape the label you've just plastered on your forehead, but video games? Hell, I'm friends with these people and still tread lightly through these halls. :lol:

[Refractive Reflections]

I've been a Zelda fan for quite a while. My first experience was Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, which doesn't seem to be one of the most popular games in the series. So I decided to get the first Zelda game. Since then, I've been getting games in the order in which they came out. My best memories seem to lie with Zelda II, Link's Awakening, and Ocarina of Time.

LOL, oh I remember the trouble I had with Zelda II for NES. It was my first Zelda game I owned, I had briefly played the first Zelda game for NES with my cousin during vacations, but Zelda II was the game my family bought for me since it was "newer".

I was a bit surprised by the different game play of it since it was more side-scrolling instead of being completely a top-down perspective. It was easy going through Parapa Palace/North West Hyrule, but Death Mountain...lol.. was the death of my patience. :lol: I remember as a small kid trying to actually draw out the maze of tunnels to figure out where I had to go, but those enemies in the caves were TOUGH. I know games are supposed to get progressively more difficult, but the difficulty was just so sudden.

I think my lack of patience for the game was because my parents only allowed me to play 2 hours of video games a day, but only on Friday and weekends and never on a school night. I found myself being more frustrated rather than enjoying the game by never really making it through those caves and I just abandoned the game altogether. Whatever time I had in playing video games, I wanted to actually enjoy it. Therefore...

I stuck with more instant gratifying games (i.e. shoot-'em up/beat-'em up games, racing games, and side-scrolling games [Mario series]), game themes that are more geared toward the arcade, because all that effort in those long adventure games just wasn't worth it to me anymore.

I'm not saying the Zelda series is bad, far from it, but I just realized that I leaned much more toward casual gaming than anything else.

[Peanut]

Phantom Hourglass was also a Wind Waker sequel using the same Link.

Great reply. A+

[愛]

Great reply. A+

You're such an easy teacher!

[Voltron]

I have a lot of unfinished business when it comes to saving Hyrule. I just picked up LotP, and still need to finish up WW. I understand that I'm about 20 years late to the party, but that's usually how I roll.

To be clear, I've played every game save for Majora's Mask, Spirit Tracks, and SS. I just get side tracked and lose my place in the game. If I stop playing a game for a week, I lose all momentum and have to start over completely.

One time I put down WW for a whole year, came back and found Link sitting in the middle of the ocean. I had no idea where to go.

[snake]

Link to the past 2 ... Oh yay this is the first sequel to a Zelda game ... I think twilight princess was my favorite ethier that or ocarina of time... WHERES OCARINA OF TIME 2 OR TWILIGHT PRINCESS 2 WE CAN STILL PICK UP FROM THE END!!!!:x

Are you forgetting about Zelda 2 on the NES? That's a sequel.

[animal]

Are you forgetting about Zelda 2 on the NES? That's a sequel.

Oops yeah sorry :ohwell:

[animal]

This form drives me nuts :o so nuts I'm probably going to get banned one day because I'll start a fight:roll:

[Cure]

Whoa, watch out, everyone. This guy is trouble.

[Storm Eagle]

LOL, oh I remember the trouble I had with Zelda II for NES. It was my first Zelda game I owned, I had briefly played the first Zelda game for NES with my cousin during vacations, but Zelda II was the game my family bought for me since it was "newer".

I was a bit surprised by the different game play of it since it was more side-scrolling instead of being completely a top-down perspective. It was easy going through Parapa Palace/North West Hyrule, but Death Mountain...lol.. was the death of my patience. :lol: I remember as a small kid trying to actually draw out the maze of tunnels to figure out where I had to go, but those enemies in the caves were TOUGH. I know games are supposed to get progressively more difficult, but the difficulty was just so sudden.

I think my lack of patience for the game was because my parents only allowed me to play 2 hours of video games a day, but only on Friday and weekends and never on a school night. I found myself being more frustrated rather than enjoying the game by never really making it through those caves and I just abandoned the game altogether. Whatever time I had in playing video games, I wanted to actually enjoy it. Therefore...



Before I actually ever defeated him, fighting Thunderbird in the Great Palace was always a bitch. You reduce his life force by half, and he really starts getting aggressive with the fireballs he tosses. I especially remember the time where I just needed to hit him one more time to take him out for good, but then, he got me. I eventually defeated him though, and I thought it was over, until I had to fight Shadow Link. At least I defeated him in the same day, although not on the first try. Anyway, where I was going wrong with Thunderbird was that I didn't have my attack level all the way up to 8. I just had it at 7.

[animal]

Whoa, watch out, everyone. This guy is trouble.

No i'm not I just don't see why I am in the middle of this:P

[Redmage1987]

Anyone ever notice the Leonardo Mask on the Happy Mask Salesman's bag? (#9)

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/redmage_87/Video%20Games/Legend%20of%20Zelda/Hmsmasks3_zpsdcbe4fa0.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/redmage_87/media/Video%20Games/Legend%20of%20Zelda/Hmsmasks3_zpsdcbe4fa0.jpg.html)

Been doing a lot of Zelda myself lately. I apparently had a lot of files started, but not finished. I just finished Quest 1 in the original The Legend of Zelda on my 3DS this morning.

I also completed the last Hero's Trial on the anniversary edition of Four Swords today. I completed them before on my DSi, but then I transfered everything to my 3DS and I had to do everything all over again. Those are some of the most difficult things to complete in any Zelda, in my opinion.

I finished Majora's Mask today as well. I'm still playing it some though, since I'm helping a friend of mine find the rest of the Heart Pieces he needs. Right now I think Majora's Mask is my favorite of all the 3D Zeldas.

I also finished Phantom Hourglass today too. I originally started this file so I could play through it with the same friend that I'm playing Majora's Mask with. I was hoping to do some of the Wi-Fi stuff, like trading ship parts and battling. His internet and DS' don't get along though, and so we don't do Wi-Fi anymore. Oh well though, it was nice to go through this game again. I'm not quite done with the file I'm doing right now though, I still have some ship parts left to get, but that's it. I'll just check Beetle's Shop each day until I have one of every ship part.

Also did another run of A Link to the Past today. I know that game better than any other Zelda. It was the first I ever owned and beat, so it was nice to do another run of it. Can't wait for A Link to the Past 2!

I apparently had 2 playthroughs going on in The Adventure of Link. One on my Wii and one on my 3DS. I beat the file on my 3DS this morning. Good game, in my opinion. This game is kind of like Mega Man to me, I guess. Not the gameplay or anything like that, but because a lot of people say it's really hard, but I've never really had much trouble with it. Although I did love using that Game Genie code as a kid that turned the Shield Spell into the Thunder Spell. Plus it would glitch and cause Thunder to keep working as you walked around throughout the area you casted it in instead of just on the one screen, haha. :lol:

Finally, I have a file going on in Wind Waker. I haven't went back to it in awhile, but I do know the last thing I completed was collecting the Iron Boots and Power Bracelet. Anyone ever make much use of the Tingle Tuner? I've had it hooked up this entire run so far. It's ok, I suppose. It's kind of nice for different things like running in the air and whatnot.

[animal]

Anyone ever notice the Leonardo Mask on the Happy Mask Salesman's bag? (#9)

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/redmage_87/Video%20Games/Legend%20of%20Zelda/Hmsmasks3_zpsdcbe4fa0.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/redmage_87/media/Video%20Games/Legend%20of%20Zelda/Hmsmasks3_zpsdcbe4fa0.jpg.html)

Been doing a lot of Zelda myself lately. I apparently had a lot of files started, but not finished. I just finished Quest 1 in the original The Legend of Zelda on my 3DS this morning.

I also completed the last Hero's Trial on the anniversary edition of Four Swords today. I completed them before on my DSi, but then I transfered everything to my 3DS and I had to do everything all over again. Those are some of the most difficult things to complete in any Zelda, in my opinion.

I finished Majora's Mask today as well. I'm still playing it some though, since I'm helping a friend of mine find the rest of the Heart Pieces he needs. Right now I think Majora's Mask is my favorite of all the 3D Zeldas.

I also finished Phantom Hourglass today too. I originally started this file so I could play through it with the same friend that I'm playing Majora's Mask with. I was hoping to do some of the Wi-Fi stuff, like trading ship parts and battling. His internet and DS' don't get along though, and so we don't do Wi-Fi anymore. Oh well though, it was nice to go through this game again. I'm not quite done with the file I'm doing right now though, I still have some ship parts left to get, but that's it. I'll just check Beetle's Shop each day until I have one of every ship part.

Also did another run of A Link to the Past today. I know that game better than any other Zelda. It was the first I ever owned and beat, so it was nice to do another run of it. Can't wait for A Link to the Past 2!

I apparently had 2 playthroughs going on in The Adventure of Link. One on my Wii and one on my 3DS. I beat the file on my 3DS this morning. Good game, in my opinion. This game is kind of like Mega Man to me, I guess. Not the gameplay or anything like that, but because a lot of people say it's really hard, but I've never really had much trouble with it. Although I did love using that Game Genie code as a kid that turned the Shield Spell into the Thunder Spell. Plus it would glitch and cause Thunder to keep working as you walked around throughout the area you casted it in instead of just on the one screen, haha. :lol:

Finally, I have a file going on in Wind Waker. I haven't went back to it in awhile, but I do know the last thing I completed was collecting the Iron Boots and Power Bracelet. Anyone ever make much use of the Tingle Tuner? I've had it hooked up this entire run so far. It's ok, I suppose. It's kind of nice for different things like running in the air and whatnot.

No I have not hmm thats pretty cool :)

[snake]

Anyone ever notice the Leonardo Mask on the Happy Mask Salesman's bag? (#9)

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/redmage_87/Video%20Games/Legend%20of%20Zelda/Hmsmasks3_zpsdcbe4fa0.jpg (http://s59.photobucket.com/user/redmage_87/media/Video%20Games/Legend%20of%20Zelda/Hmsmasks3_zpsdcbe4fa0.jpg.html)

Been doing a lot of Zelda myself lately. I apparently had a lot of files started, but not finished. I just finished Quest 1 in the original The Legend of Zelda on my 3DS this morning.

I also completed the last Hero's Trial on the anniversary edition of Four Swords today. I completed them before on my DSi, but then I transfered everything to my 3DS and I had to do everything all over again. Those are some of the most difficult things to complete in any Zelda, in my opinion.

I finished Majora's Mask today as well. I'm still playing it some though, since I'm helping a friend of mine find the rest of the Heart Pieces he needs. Right now I think Majora's Mask is my favorite of all the 3D Zeldas.

I also finished Phantom Hourglass today too. I originally started this file so I could play through it with the same friend that I'm playing Majora's Mask with. I was hoping to do some of the Wi-Fi stuff, like trading ship parts and battling. His internet and DS' don't get along though, and so we don't do Wi-Fi anymore. Oh well though, it was nice to go through this game again. I'm not quite done with the file I'm doing right now though, I still have some ship parts left to get, but that's it. I'll just check Beetle's Shop each day until I have one of every ship part.

Also did another run of A Link to the Past today. I know that game better than any other Zelda. It was the first I ever owned and beat, so it was nice to do another run of it. Can't wait for A Link to the Past 2!

I apparently had 2 playthroughs going on in The Adventure of Link. One on my Wii and one on my 3DS. I beat the file on my 3DS this morning. Good game, in my opinion. This game is kind of like Mega Man to me, I guess. Not the gameplay or anything like that, but because a lot of people say it's really hard, but I've never really had much trouble with it. Although I did love using that Game Genie code as a kid that turned the Shield Spell into the Thunder Spell. Plus it would glitch and cause Thunder to keep working as you walked around throughout the area you casted it in instead of just on the one screen, haha. :lol:

Finally, I have a file going on in Wind Waker. I haven't went back to it in awhile, but I do know the last thing I completed was collecting the Iron Boots and Power Bracelet. Anyone ever make much use of the Tingle Tuner? I've had it hooked up this entire run so far. It's ok, I suppose. It's kind of nice for different things like running in the air and whatnot.

Never noticed! Neat!

[GK Punk]

I've been really obsessed with Zelda Classic and all the custom quests again lately. I haven't used the program in years but decided to check it out again recently. I love playing all the fan made NES style Zelda quests.

I also finally got my copy of the Hyrule Historia.

[Luke795]

This is one of my favorite video series. I really only like the 2D games. I have played some of the 3D Zelda games, but have never beaten them.

[Candy Kappa]

This is one of my favorite video series. I really only like the 2D games. I have played some of the 3D Zelda games, but have never beaten them.

Déjà vu :P

[Luke795]

I also like the DIC Legend Of Zelda cartoon.

[Powder]

Nobody cares. Stop bumping threads with your mindless statements.

[tmnt transformer]

In recent times, I've been playing ALttp Vc on my wii. I'm currently trying to finally beat the boss of the skull woods dungeon. Also I've obsessed with fan stories of what happens after 3 games in particular,( OoT/MM, SS, & PH) Some of the storys, are kind of.... well,.. different.... like this...http://ask-sky-family.tumblr.com/post/43591265764/beginnings-1-4-first-birth I don't understand why though...

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

Is it safe to post here?

Anyway, I am a really big Legend of Zelda fan. I'm even working on my own fangame for yoyogames (which is a indie game website)

My favorite Zelda game is a tie between Ocarina of time and twilight princess. i haven't played the new game, but I'm getting it for Christmas.

[Technogeek29]

I was always terrified of Zelda games as a lad, but not of Metroid which is wierd since that has more of an horror esque theme to it. Couldn't really explain it just was. I'm slowly getting over it however...:D

[tmnt transformer]

Is it safe to post here?

Anyway, I am a really big Legend of Zelda fan. I'm even working on my own fangame for yoyogames (which is a indie game website)

My favorite Zelda game is a tie between Ocarina of time and twilight princess. i haven't played the new game, but I'm getting it for Christmas.

What do you think of it so far? I loved it!

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

What do you think of it so far? I loved it!

I'm really liking it so far. I haven't played much of it though.

[tmnt transformer]

I'm really liking it so far. I haven't played much of it though.

Its a must complete game... its one of the best zelda games ever...

[Hyderette]

Unfortunately i missed out on most of the series. All I've beaten were OoT and MM. I did have Oracle of Seasons for the GBC but I sold it before I could beat it.

[Storm Eagle]

As of September 15th, there will be a Zelda-themed Monopoly board game.

https://games.yahoo.com/photos/monopoly-legend-of-zelda-edition-1407174970-slideshow/

I know they don't say much about it there, but I guess it sounds cool.

[Cure]

I can't wait to haggle over the rights for Lon Lon Ranch.

[Nameless]

well one again they throw the hyrule crest on something and like sheep people will line up to buy it....

speaking of how much is it?.... never mind shut up and take my money.....

[MrTMNT2012]

Btw, you can play as Ganondorf in Hyrule Warriors.

Like there was any need for other reasons that the game was going to be Awesome!

[Storm Eagle]

well one again they throw the hyrule crest on something and like sheep people will line up to buy it....

speaking of how much is it?.... never mind shut up and take my money.....

http://www.gamestop.com/toys/monopoly-the-legend-of-zelda-gamestop-exclusive-edition/115791

[TheBlueTurtle1]

As of September 15th, there will be a Zelda-themed Monopoly board game.

https://games.yahoo.com/photos/monopoly-legend-of-zelda-edition-1407174970-slideshow/

I know they don't say much about it there, but I guess it sounds cool.

Why the shell isn't this in my hands right now:o:o

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

As of September 15th, there will be a Zelda-themed Monopoly board game.

https://games.yahoo.com/photos/monopoly-legend-of-zelda-edition-1407174970-slideshow/

I know they don't say much about it there, but I guess it sounds cool.

I'm gonna buy that just because it's Zelda.

[Storm Eagle]

I'm gonna buy that just because it's Zelda.

Gotta love marketing tactics eh?

[ObiWanFan4life]

They could make a Zelda game about paint drying and I'd buy it. :D

[CyberCubed]

Btw, you can play as Ganondorf in Hyrule Warriors.

Like there was any need for other reasons that the game was going to be Awesome!

If find it odd there's no Majora's Mask or Wind Waker characters in Hyrule Warriors. I figured Skull Kid wearing Majora's Mask would be playable, and maybe characters like Toon Link or Tetra.

Choosing only Ocarina, Twilight Princess and Skyward and ignoring characters from Majora and Wind Waker seems odd. All 5 3D Zelda's should have been represented.

[Prowler]

Playing as Ganondorf? Interesting. I've only played as him in Melee, but unfortunately, he was nothing more than a clone of Captain Falcon, of all characters.

I haven't played Monopoly in ages but if I need to get that Zelda edition because... well, it's Zelda. Is there a need for any other reason?

[Peanut]

If find it odd there's no Majora's Mask or Wind Waker characters in Hyrule Warriors. I figured Skull Kid wearing Majora's Mask would be playable, and maybe characters like Toon Link or Tetra.

Choosing only Ocarina, Twilight Princess and Skyward and ignoring characters from Majora and Wind Waker seems odd. All 5 3D Zelda's should have been represented.

I'm gonna say there are still more characters than have been shown. The Muso games always have a ton of playable characters. There was something like 27 completely unique characters in Pirate Warriors 2. And they've referenced Majora's Mask with the moon on several times and Zelda uses the Wind Waker. I bet there will be more stuff from those games.

[TigerClaw]

The Legend of Zelda turns 27 Years Old Today.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/08/22/the-legend-of-zelda-turns-27

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[CyberCubed]

I wonder if you could go back in time and tell Nintendo they would still be making Mario and Zelda games nearly 30 years later. I wonder if they would have believed it.

Its amazing when you think about it how something that started back then became timeless.

[fridaynightdestination]

Never played it

[Prowler]

I wonder if you could go back in time and tell Nintendo they would still be making Mario and Zelda games nearly 30 years later. I wonder if they would have believed it.

Its amazing when you think about it how something that started back then became timeless.
They most likely did not expect the series to still be running. After all, Zelda II was different from the first one on the NES. It was with A Link to the Past that they more or less created a formula for the franchise. So I'm guessing from that game on they knew the franchise was gonna last a long time.

Speaking of A Link to the Past, do you guys think it's better than Ocarina of Time? Back in the day, OoT absolutely blew my mind and the minds of many other gamers as well. I still think it's a great game but not the "best game ever" as I thought it was back when I was 8-9 years old.

AlttP is a great game and all, but I never got the chance to play it until the 21st century. By that time, I had already played both N64 Zelda games, so it's hard for me to have strong feelings of nostalgia for the game as I have for OoT. I can say it's aged better but then again, most SNES games have aged better than the N64 ones.

[TigerClaw]

You guys should check out A Link Between Worlds on the 3DS, Its a sequel to A Link To The Past.

[Metalwolf]

You guys should check out A Link Between Worlds on the 3DS, Its a sequel to A Link To The Past.Yeah, that was good. Likely my most fave Zelda game :D

[Metroid]

Wind Waker, aside from the Cell-Shaded design, was by far the best zelda in the line of originality, besides Majora's Mask, and Ocarina of Time, but Twillight Princess is the best overall in my opinion, however i have not played Skyward Sword yet.

[Peanut]

Wind Waker, aside from the Cell-Shaded design, was by far the best zelda in the line of originality, besides Majora's Mask, and Ocarina of Time, but Twillight Princess is the best overall in my opinion, however i have not played Skyward Sword yet.

This post is awful. Gosh.

[Metroid]

This post is awful. Gosh.

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[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

Never played it

You should. IMO its the best video game series ever.

[DarkFell]

My fave Zelda game was Ocarina of Time. Never seemed to get into Majora's Mask for whatever the reason. Maybe I'll finally get a Wii for Twilight Princess and for some of the Super Mario games. I should also either get the NES system for the older LoZ games or an emulator to play them.

[ssjup81]

I don't know how I missed this thread. As you can see from my avy I'm a fan of the series, but ironically, I wasn't always a fan.

I played the very first LoZ game on the NES when it was still new. I didn't have an NES, but my friend's family did. Her bro had the game. We were about 6 at the time. We got so bored we shut it off and started playing Super Mario Bros. lol Ironically, though when the Super Mario Bros Super Show came out, I was a big fan of the Legend of Zelda cartoon and looked forward to Fridays when the Mario cartoon was replaced with Zelda.

I didn't become a fan game wise until I was a bit older and played A Link to the Past on my SNES.

I have some LoZ merch, probably not as much as some...

A Twilight Princess cap

A statue of Link riding Epona with that authenticity thing which I bought in NY at Nintendo World during my NYCC visit

Legend of. Zelda Hyrule Historia book but it's the regular. I imported it from the states to Japan back in January last year I think. lol

That book and cloth map thing for Skyward Sword

Ocarina of Time Soundtrack

Hyrule Symphony Orchestra Ocarina of Time soundtrack

Majora's Mask soundtrack Orchestral music collection

Legend of Zelda remix album from OoT but forgot the name as it's stateside

Golden Legend of Zelda Wiimote

Ocarina of Time manga

Majora's Mask manga

Oracle of Seasons/Ages manga

I think that's everything...

Manga/Comics I've read in some way or form, and I'll use the English titles...

Minnish Cap
Oracle of Ages
Oracle of Seasons
Link's Awakening
A Link to the Past (Nintendo Power version from 1992)
A Link to the Past
Ocarina of Time
Majora's Mask

I've started Wind Waker and Phantom Hourglass but haven't been able to finish them and Four Sword I haven't found.

As for games, I still own someplace...

A Link to the Past (SNES)
Ocarina of Time (Very first version/N64)
Majora's Mask (N64/Holographic cover)
Wind Waker (GC)
Ocarina of Time Master Quest (GC)
Twilight Princess (GC)
Skyward Sword (Wii)
Kamigami no Triforce II (3DS/Japanese version of A Link between Worlds)

As for games I've played...

Legend of Zelda (NES)
Link's Adventure (NES)
A Link to the Past (SNES)
Ocarina of Time (N64)
Majora's Mask (N64)
Oracle of Ages/Seasons (GBC)
Wind Waker (GC)
Ocarina of Time Master Quest (GC/didn't get far because the GC's controls felt unnatural with this game)
Twilight Princess (GC/Wii [prefer the GC])
Skyward Sword (Wii)
Kamigami no Triforce II (3DS)

I can't say which is my favorite of the ones I've played, but my least is Zelda 2, but the Hyrule Temple theme is STILL awesome to this day.

You know, I think I will say OoT is my fav, but I have a good memory with it. I received the game for Christmas of 1998. I couldn't play much because if school and I was a senior in highschool. That June, I beat it right before my graduation. I was more excited over that than my graduation. lol

I remember when Wind Waker came out and the hissy fits people had. Glad I didn't judge it and just played. I loved it.

At this point I have a love/hate relationship with the franchise. I hate the Wii gimmick. I prefer the traditional way of playing Zelda games and should be offered as a choice, not forced.

I really want Hyrule Warriors...but that means getting a Wii U. I saw some gameplay when at the department the store a few weeks ago. I was mesmerized. lol

So...that's all I can think of to say. lol

[Metalwolf]

Another LoZ fan here. Although am a bit unusual in that I prefer the 80's cartoon over the games and mostly consider the cartoon and Zelda 1+2 to be my main 'canon,' with A Link Between Worlds and possibly A Link to the Past as honorable mentions.

I still play some of the other games, but I mostly consider them 'what if's' and don't necessarily take them as seriously as I do with my main 'canon.'

[Storm Eagle]

I have some LoZ merch, probably not as much as some...

A Twilight Princess cap

A statue of Link riding Epona with that authenticity thing which I bought in NY at Nintendo World during my NYCC visit

Legend of. Zelda Hyrule Historia book but it's the regular. I imported it from the states to Japan back in January last year I think. lol

That book and cloth map thing for Skyward Sword

Ocarina of Time Soundtrack

Hyrule Symphony Orchestra Ocarina of Time soundtrack

Majora's Mask soundtrack Orchestral music collection

Legend of Zelda remix album from OoT but forgot the name as it's stateside

Golden Legend of Zelda Wiimote

Ocarina of Time manga

Majora's Mask manga

Oracle of Seasons/Ages manga



This is what I have:

Ocarina of Time soundtrack (Japanese import)
Wind Waker soundtrack (Japanese import)
Majora's Mask double CD set (from Nintendo Power magazine)
25th Anniversary Orchestra CD
Hyrule Historia book

I only recently learned that Club Nintendo members in Japan got a CD soundtrack for A Link Between Worlds. I'd like to get that one day. I also plan to get the Legend of Zelda manga set.

[Freeman]

I always found Link and the Zelda universe charming, but TV game consoles were forbidden in my house (both parets teachers, so TV is for news and not for games) kept me away from on-handheld system for a long time.

ALTTP on GBA was my first Zelda experience and of course I loved it. Years later I ended up buying it again on Wii Virtual Console just to play it with my girlfriend. As far as I can remember I've played A link to the past, Minish Cup, Spirit Track, Phantom Hourglass, Twilight Princess, Ocarina of Time, Skyward Sword and last was Wind Waker.

Maybe because I had more free time to dedicate to it or I was more in the mood the time I did, Skyward Sword is my favourite Zelda game but even with all the things I love about it, it can't beat the awesomeness of Ganon's final fight in Wind Waker.

It is one game experience I want to transmit to my future sons and daughters as it pushes you to think and work things out all the time in the most fun and joyfull way possible. And you have a cool sword too.

[Storm Eagle]

In case anyone might be interested, Zelda Symphony concerts are back on as of next year. This time around, the series is called the Master Quest, and will feature new pieces of music from the games as well as new graphic scenes. The first concert will be held Schremerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, TN, on January 21st-22nd. So far, the latest planned date of the year is October 22nd, and that will be at Jones Hall in Houston, TX. The concert will also hit new locations such as Hawaii, Distrito Federal (in Mexico City), Sweden, and Italy. As of right now, these are the planned dates and locations:

Nashville, Schermerhorn Symphony Center ; January 21, 22
Honolulu, Concert Hall ; January 30
Tokyo, Tokyo International Forum ; February 7
Boston, Symphony Hall February 27
Monterrey, Arena Monterrey ; March 6
Mexico City, Arena de Ciudad ; March 8
Toronto, Sony Center PAC ; March 20
Stockholm, Ericcson Globe ; April 16
London, SSE/ Wembley Arena ; April 17
Dusseldorf, Mitsubishi Electric Hall ; April 19
Paris, Palais de Congres ; April 23
Milan, Teatro degli Arcimboldi ; April 24
Atlanta, Cobb Energy Center ; April 30
Edmonton, Northern Jubilee Hall ; May 20
Vancouver, Queen Elizabeth Theater ; May 22
Calgary, Southern Jubilee ; May 23
Montreal, Place des Arts ; May 30
Austin, The Long Center PAC ; June 20
Houston, Jones Hall ; October 22

In case your location or one closer to you might make the list, check this site periodically:
http://zelda-symphony.com/schedule

[sdp]

Is this "season 3"? I went to the first two Zelda Symphonies and they were quite fun, unsure if I should go again, I mean It hasn't been that long since I saw it and its already come here twice, sure its only like 20 mins away from where I live but still it being this frequent is making me doubt.

[Storm Eagle]

Is this "season 3"? I went to the first two Zelda Symphonies and they were quite fun, unsure if I should go again, I mean It hasn't been that long since I saw it and its already come here twice, sure its only like 20 mins away from where I live but still it being this frequent is making me doubt.

I'm not sure they're as frequent as you think. They started the tour in 2012, and this year, 2014, is the first year where they didn't do one single solitary show. I thought that meant there would be no more shows after their last show last year in 2013, which took place on December 14th. They're going for a third round next year in 2015, and like I said, they'll be playing new pieces of music that weren't played in the previous years. In fact, this link to the Wembley Arena in the UK states that there will be music from A Link Between Worlds.

http://www.axs.com/uk/events/256190/the-legend-of-zelda-symphony-of-the-goddesses-master-quest-tickets?skin=wembley

They started in 2012. In 2013, they did the same shows, but went to new locations. There were some US locations they visited that they didn't in 2012, and even went international, going to places like France and Germany. The even did Second Quest shows that offered new material in some locations. They'll be going to other locations not touched before in the previous years, and once again, offering new material that wasn't played in the previous years. So what's the problem?

[ssjup81]

I want to go. Tokyo is closest to me. I'm just curious how to purchase tickets as Tokyo isn't up yet.

[Storm Eagle]

I want to go. Tokyo is closest to me. I'm just curious how to purchase tickets as Tokyo isn't up yet.

Well it does say "coming soon". Just keep checking the schedule every now and then.

[TigerClaw]

At the Game Awards, Nintendo showed Gameplay footage from the new Zelda game, It'll be coming out in 2015.

ypR03D1nISA

[Storm Eagle]

At the Game Awards, Nintendo showed Gameplay footage from the new Zelda game, It'll be coming out in 2015.

ypR03D1nISA

Well go 'head, Nintendo.

[TheBlueTurtle1]

Looks amazing! Finally visible quiver:D

[Davetello]

Looks fantastic.

[sdp]

I'm not sure they're as frequent as you think. They started the tour in 2012, and this year, 2014, is the first year where they didn't do one single solitary show. I thought that meant there would be no more shows after their last show last year in 2013, which took place on December 14th. They're going for a third round next year in 2015, and like I said, they'll be playing new pieces of music that weren't played in the previous years. In fact, this link to the Wembley Arena in the UK states that there will be music from A Link Between Worlds.

http://www.axs.com/uk/events/256190/the-legend-of-zelda-symphony-of-the-goddesses-master-quest-tickets?skin=wembley

They started in 2012. In 2013, they did the same shows, but went to new locations. There were some US locations they visited that they didn't in 2012, and even went international, going to places like France and Germany. The even did Second Quest shows that offered new material in some locations. They'll be going to other locations not touched before in the previous years, and once again, offering new material that wasn't played in the previous years. So what's the problem?

I'm not saying there's a problem, I'm saying I don't know if I want to see it again. I saw the original in 2013 and I think Quest 2 in early 2014, and now in early 2015 they'll have another one. I like Zelda and had a great time but they've only been a few months apart, not even a full year between each show. If this is a repeat of "Quest 1 and 2" but if its a "Quest 3" I might be tempted to get cheap tickets because its only 30 minutes from where I live.

[Storm Eagle]

I'm not saying there's a problem, I'm saying I don't know if I want to see it again. I saw the original in 2013 and I think Quest 2 in early 2014, and now in early 2015 they'll have another one. I like Zelda and had a great time but they've only been a few months apart, not even a full year between each show. If this is a repeat of "Quest 1 and 2" but if its a "Quest 3" I might be tempted to get cheap tickets because its only 30 minutes from where I live.

First of all, you couldn't have seen any shows in 2014. This IS 2014 right now, and I already said they haven't done a show ONCE this year. You must have seen the show in December 9th of last year in Mexico City. You believe you saw one of the Second Quest shows, and that's the only time they did one of those in Mexico last year.

I also strongly doubt that the Master Quest shows in 2015 could be repeats of the original shows and the Second Quest shows. I already mentioned that the Master Quest shows next year will have new material in the shows next year. (The shows so far didn't play any music from A Link Between Worlds like the Master Quest shows will.) The Second Quest shows were also different from the original. Last year was a mix of original and Second Quest, and locations they didn't do in 2012 would definitely get the regular show.

[snake]

At the Game Awards, Nintendo showed Gameplay footage from the new Zelda game, It'll be coming out in 2015.

ypR03D1nISA

Not much to say about it, but it looks cool.



Also, YES! New star fox!

[ssjup81]

In all honesty, for the shows, I'm surprised there's nothing for like NYC.

[Storm Eagle]

In all honesty, for the shows, I'm surprised there's nothing for like NYC.

There have been some new locations added since I posted about it though. So even though NYC isn't one of those locations, I'm sure it will be. They had shows there in 2012 and in 2013.

[TheSkeletonMan939]

This probably isn't the best place to put a question like this, but does anyone know where I could find a video of Link just standing still idly in Hyrule Field or somewhere and just letting the game go on for a good while? Looking for something preferably from OoT or TP.

I think it'd be cool to turn such a video into a looping screensaver.

[Storm Eagle]

I want to go. Tokyo is closest to me. I'm just curious how to purchase tickets as Tokyo isn't up yet.

If I remembered that you lived in Tokyo, I'd have given you a heads up. They actually had a show there on February 7th at the Tokyo International Forum, but they weren't yet selling tickets at the time you saw the list. So did you go?

They've finally added New York, yet at a different venue than the first two times. Back then it was at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, and now it's at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

These are the US locations which will be getting a concert for the first time: Raleigh, NC
St. Louis, MO
Providence, RI
Indianapolis, IN
Salt Lake City, UT

The international countries that will be getting it for the first time are the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, and Ireland.

Here's the schedule again with the added dates and locations:
http://zelda-symphony.com/schedule

[ssjup81]

I don't live in Tokyo. It's not that close to me at all. I knew it was February 7, but I couldn't go. Work and no money.

[Storm Eagle]

I don't live in Tokyo. It's not that close to me at all. I knew it was February 7, but I couldn't go. Work and no money.

I actually meant to delete that post and start over, leaving out the part where I reply to you.

I bought my ticket for the NY show yesterday. As for anyone else in North America who might be interested in going, there's a code to get 15% off, and it's "heylisten". Also, for those of you who can make it, there will be a sneak peek of the Master Quest version at the Nintendo World Store in NYC on September 4th.

[ssjup81]

I envy those who go. Please share your experiences.

[Metalwolf]

Found out a couple days ago that Zelda WiiU is not coming out for 2015. Eiji Aonuma (the producer) did sound like he said that the new expanded overworld does seem to present additional creative opportunities that they didn't anticipate, so I'm guessing that they intend to run with it and see what they can do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6Pzdl1wdUM

Hopefully my video link works :)

[oldmanwinters]

Found out a couple days ago that Zelda WiiU is not coming out for 2015. Eiji Aonuma (the producer) did sound like he said that the new expanded overworld does seem to present additional creative opportunities that they didn't anticipate, so I'm guessing that they intend to run with it and see what they can do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6Pzdl1wdUM

Hopefully my video link works :)

I'm sure the game needs more gambling establishments to tempt player's rupee stash. :lol:

[Storm Eagle]

I envy those who go. Please share your experiences.

I just find it fun hearing orchestral renditions of music from the series. Plus I like that I get to meet other Zelda fans and trade stories about our experiences with the games. I went to one concert in 2013, and there was this guy sitting in the row behind me who was with his dad. He was telling him about the games and everything. People would even come dressed up as certain characters, and the guy was explaining those characters to his dad. There was just something so cool about that.

Back in 2012, when I found out there would be a show near me, I thought I'd have to pass it up since I didn't really have the funds for it. Then I learned about a preview concert coming to the Nintendo World store in NYC where a small orchestra plays samples of music from the games for about an hour. I thought I had to at least go to that, and I did. After that, I just knew I had to make it a point to go to the actual concert somehow. I thought of having my mother pay for my ticket, and then paying her back when I got the chance. They'll be doing the same thing for the Master Quest version of the concert in September at the Nintendo World store, and I'm going to be going to that as well. I only recently found out that they did that for the Second Quest version in 2013. I don't know how that got past me. I would have also gone to that if I could.

Events like this are also good ways to pick up StreetPasses on your 3DS. You can get a bunch. By the way, people who attend these concerts also record them, and put them up on YouTube. You should do a search for them and have a look

Found out a couple days ago that Zelda WiiU is not coming out for 2015. Eiji Aonuma (the producer) did sound like he said that the new expanded overworld does seem to present additional creative opportunities that they didn't anticipate, so I'm guessing that they intend to run with it and see what they can do.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6Pzdl1wdUM

Hopefully my video link works :)

I talked about the delay in the Nintendo Discussion thread.

http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showpost.php?p=1437492&postcount=9148

[Nameless]

I'm sure the game needs more gambling establishments to tempt player's rupee stash. :lol:

if these games have a problem it is that at some point in the game rupees become worthless... just finished twilight princess for the 2nd time and i used the magic armour to run my rupee stash low enough to collect the rupees in chests just so they got off my dungeon map...

said to hear the delay in the new game... Hyrule Warriors was fun but defiantly not a true Zelda game...