Zelda: Wind Waker review up on Gamespot **EDIT** How do you like it so far?

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Gamespot review linky.

Here is the first review from what I see as the 'major players' in the review biz. That I know of anyways. They gave a 9.3, although I was quite dissapointed not to see atleast a 4 page review, as they commonly do on big releases. It weighs in at a mere 2 pages, but a good read nonetheless.

It's already paid for, but when I go get it next week, I'm not sure I'll be able to bide time away from Raven Shield to play it.

 

[kami]

I must say those are some fugly graphics, but I'm sure the gameplay is good.

 

[boyRacer]

i think the graphics is a breath of fresh air... i just bought auto modellista for the same reason...

but wait... so technically... that's not Link anymore? :Q

<---considering buying a GC just for this game

 

[Angrymarshmello]

It's a Miyamoto game - anything he touches is magic. A lot of people don't like the graphics but the gameplay is what counts, and his games always deliver. Makes me wish I still had my Gamecube

 

[zsouthboy]

I bought a GC just for this game... when i finish it, i'll probably sell the GC and get an xbox...

 

[SSP]

Originally posted by: kami
I must say those are some fugly graphics, but I'm sure the gameplay is good.

WTH, all the screen shots on game spots dont work. Is it just me or are they down?

 

[ElFenix]

<--- just preordered

 

[DanJ]

Originally posted by: kami
I must say those are some fugly graphics, but I'm sure the gameplay is good.

It should be said that screenshots don't do it justice, just look at any review, even this one when he says it "looks absolutely amazing."

Not one review I've read has said anything but good about the graphics, most the time using "breahtaking" or "amazing"

 

[zsouthboy]

Originally posted by: SSP

Originally posted by: kami
I must say those are some fugly graphics, but I'm sure the gameplay is good.

WTH, all the screen shots on game spots dont work. Is it just me or are they down?

They ain't working for me either, on the Zelda review or the SWG preview thingie...

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

There's another gushing review at GameSpy.

 

[SoylentGreen]

Originally posted by: kami
I must say those are some fugly graphics, but I'm sure the gameplay is good.

 

[UCDznutz]

EGM reviewed it in last month's issue. i think it scored perfect 10's across the board

 

[dugweb]

im kinda surprised this game is getitng that good of reviews... oh well

/preorders

 

[DanJ]

Originally posted by: JudistPriest
im kinda surprised this game is getitng that good of reviews... oh well

/preorders

Some more reviews:
Famitusu - 40/40
Electronic Gaming Monthly - 10, 10, 9.5
GameNOW - A+
Gamepro - 5/5
Game Informer - 10/10
Nintendo Power - 5/5 Stars
NTSC-uk - 10/10
Nintendojo - 9.9/10
Planet Gamecube - 10/10
Nintendophiles - 10/10

 

[thawolfman]

IGN gave it a 9.6, but of course, the review is locked.

 

[apoppin]

Hasn't Nintendo PREsold 600,000 copies - the most ever?


i don't think nintendo is goin' anywhere but successful . . .

 

[rpc64]

I've seen this game in action in person, and the graphics really are very good. The problem is that they are not zelda graphics. They make the game look totally different and not zelda-like. This is why I don't like the graphics.

 

[DanJ]

Originally posted by: apoppin
Hasn't Nintendo PREsold 600,000 copies - the most ever?

i don't think nintendo is goin' anywhere but successful . . .

Yep: http://wire.ign.com/articles/389/389044p1.html

 

[DanJ]

Originally posted by: rpc64
I've seen this game in action in person, and the graphics really are very good. The problem is that they are not zelda graphics. They make the game look totally different and not zelda-like. This is why I don't like the graphics.

I think that could be said about OoT and Majora's Mask, but I think this goes back to the look of previous Zelda games, just now in the 3D realm. Before the N64 incarnations I don't think anyone could say they were going for extreme realism. Just my opinion.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

I like the cell shading. Simplified graphics are good. I'm sick of detailed polygonal environments.

 

[DanJ]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
I like the cell shading. Simplified graphics are good. I'm sick of detailed polygonal environments.

I dunno if I'd call it lacking in detail, all the reviews I've read have raved about how detailed the characters and the setting are.

GameSpot: "What seems like a relatively simple look on the surface is revealed to be quite complex pretty early on, as the game begins to show off some of its facial animation techniques. The game's characters are extremely expressive in their motion and appearance, and this adds emotional weight to the game's text-based story line. There are lots of great little touches to the game's look. The game's focus on wind translates into grass that blows naturally, sails that fill with wind when you've pointed them in the right direction, and swirling gusts of wind that clue you in to the wind's direction and force--something that actually factors into the gameplay on more than one occasion. Artistically, The Wind Waker is nearly unmatched, on the GameCube or on any other platform. "

 

[Wingznut]

Originally posted by: kami
I must say those are some fugly graphics, but I'm sure the gameplay is good.

I thought the exact same thing when I saw the screenshots... But then I saw the game in action, and realized the graphics are AMAZING! I was in awe.

But alas, I've never gotten into Zelda. I may give this one another shot, though.

 

[wicktron]

Game is out today. Happy happy joy joy!

 

[dugweb]

i cant pick mine up till wedensday at wal-mart

for some reason they wont have it till then

 

[Mani]

I was one of those that saw the first cel-shaded vid and just about puked, and I still haven't warmed up to it yet. Can't say I'm a fan of the freaking 2-yr old toddler-looking link either. But if the good reviews keep piling in I may just give it a shot anyway.