One of the big upcoming games for the Wii U this year is the high-definition remake of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Nevermind that The Wind Waker isn't an original title, it's a pretty cool (and beautiful) game.
It's not without its problems, though, and that's why Nintendo sent out a press release (included below) to Operation Rainfall detailing what it didn't like about the game and what it wants to see changed.
Wait, what? Nintendo criticized its own game? That doesn't sound like them at all!
And it doesn't because they don't. While Operation Rainfall said Nintendo UK submitted the release to them, the company has confirmed to Kotaku that it is, indeed, fake.
That's not much of a surprise considering the content of the statement. First of all, it doesn't read anything like a Nintendo statement would. Secondly, it lists the Professor Layton series as Nintendo-developed when it isn't. And lastly, it calls sailing in The Wind Waker "a bit of a chore" - which is kind of true at times, but beside the point.
Of course, just because it's fake doesn't mean that fans won't be expecting some new additions to the title. Instead of simply upscaling the game to an HD resolution, Nintendo is reimagining the game's art style with some interesting new graphics. Whether they're an improvement or not is a matter of opinion (I happen to think they're not), but they're here to stay regardless.
The new Wind Waker remake will also feature Wii U GamePad support, meaning you'll be able to stream the game onto the Wii U controller and play it handheld style.
But will there be other improvements? Many gamers have complained about the things the fake press release details, but it's unlikely we'll see Nintendo going back and adding dungeons it cut out of the game.
We'll probably hear more about the new Legend of Zelda remake at E3.
Here's the full "press release:"
What's on your wishlist for the new Wii U Zelda game?
With a brand new remake of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker on the way to the Wii U console, speculation has been mounting over what the reinvented game will be like.
Nintendo developer Shigeru Miyamoto, who's had a hand in the development of many popular Nintendo games with the exception of the Professor Layton series, has offered a few hints as to what we can expect from the new Wind Waker when it finally arrives. He told the ABC news network that HD capabilities of the Wii U will be able to "breathe new life" into the game, and also hinted that the game will have upgraded graphics, along with enhance lighting, better cel shading and overall, a more dynamic and vibrant look.
As it is being developed specifically for the Wii U console, the way the new Zelda: Wind Waker title is played will also be different from its Nintendo GameCube original. Similarly to the New Super Mario Bros. U title, Wind Waker players will have the option to play entirely on the Wii U GamePad. There will also be integration with the Wii U's Miiverse, similarly to other games released for the console.
This is what we know about the new Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker game so far, but as for more detailed specs and features, we're still completely in the dark. So, the question is - what would you like to see in the new Wind Waker? What would be on your wish list if you could have a hand in designing the game?
A number of game fans and pundits have a few suggestions, such as the following:
- Bring back cut content- a lot of segments (specifically, dungeons) were cut from the original GameCube design due to time constraints, but these could easily be brought back and expanded on in the new title
- The ability to change difficulty levels- fans of the Zelda series, or anyone who has ever played a Zelda game, might appreciate the chance to up the ante difficulty-wise, as well as turning off those annoying tutorials
- Make sailing more fun- anyone who played the original Wind Waker will know that sailing in the game could be a bit of a chore. Lengthy and repetitive, Zelda fans agree that a way to make sailing faster and more enjoyable is a must when it comes to the new and improved game.
These are just a few of the things Zelda fans would like to see in the brand new Wind Waker, but what improvements would be at the top of your list?
