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Xiahou Shake
01/07/12 2:33:00 PM
#1:


I seriously didn't expect that to be nearly as good as it was! I was expecting something around TP level, but this is probably my third favorite Zelda game now.

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EndOfDiscOne
01/07/12 2:34:00 PM
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Good. Too many of you who got it for Christmas have bad opinions.

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Xiahou Shake
01/07/12 2:43:00 PM
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Yeah, I saw a lot of those topics that have been popping up, it seems like people just want to hate this or something. Which is weird, because it pretty clearly has more passion than any Zelda game since at least Wind Waker, probably even further back.

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GuessMyUserName
01/07/12 2:45:00 PM
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From: Xiahou Shake | Posted: 1/7/2012 5:33:11 PM | #001
I seriously didn't expect that to be nearly as good as it was! I was expecting something around TP level


Expecting something around 2nd/3rd best Zelda sounds pretty good!

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PartOfYourWorld
01/07/12 2:45:00 PM
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The motion controls really aren't for everyone, especially someone who has barely tried them (ie: your average hardcore gamer) during this generation.

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Xiahou Shake
01/07/12 2:48:00 PM
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From: GuessMyUserName | #004
Expecting something around 2nd/3rd best Zelda sounds pretty good!


Well, I do happen to think TP is a bit underrated, but I'd put it at around 5th, 6th now that SS is here.

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Xiahou Shake
01/07/12 3:33:00 PM
#7:


Ah yes, lest I forget:
Groose is probably the greatest Zelda side character in the history of the series. Also, Ghirahim is an A+++ villain.

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SHINE GET 64
01/07/12 3:34:00 PM
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you don't need the word "side" in there

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GuessMyUserName
01/07/12 3:34:00 PM
#9:


SS Zelda and Midna are the 2 greatest characters in the Zelda franchise!

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Xiahou Shake
01/07/12 3:35:00 PM
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Oh yeah, GMUN reminds me of another SS excellence. SS Zelda is BY FAR the best version of the character. Like, it's not even remotely close.

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WhiteLens
01/07/12 4:18:00 PM
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Oh hey, I just beat the game myself yesterday.
I admit that I was a bit underwhelmed at the beginning of the game....but man did it turn out amazing.
Like it was seriously one of the few times I pushed myself to do most of the optional stuff before beating a game.

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Xiahou Shake
01/07/12 4:37:00 PM
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I only did a few side quests, so I feel like I missed out. I wanted to do them, but I'm not going to spend that much time when I know I'll 100% hero mode one of these days. Other games demand my attention now!
At least I'll have plenty to look forward to on my second run.

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GrapefruitKing
01/07/12 4:41:00 PM
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Also, Ghirahim is an A+++ villain.


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why?

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Xiahou Shake
01/07/12 4:43:00 PM
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From: GrapefruitKing | #013
Also, Ghirahim is an A+++ villain.


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why?


Why not? I had a huge damn smile on my face every time he was on screen after his first appearance. He was just too enjoyable.
Sure he's not as complex as Ganondorf but he's a walking truckload of fun/personality, something modern Zelda certainly couldn't hurt from having.

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neonreap
01/07/12 4:48:00 PM
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if I'm disappointed, it's not because I want to hate it. I spent $50, I've historically loved the living crap out of Zelda. why do I want to hate it? no, I'm just legitimately disappointed.

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GuessMyUserName
01/07/12 5:09:00 PM
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From: GrapefruitKing | Posted: 1/7/2012 7:41:23 PM | #013
Also, Ghirahim is an A+++ villain.


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why?


Such beauty! Such a pure form! Such a exquisite physique! Such stunning features!

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Xiahou Shake
01/07/12 5:44:00 PM
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From: GuessMyUserName | #016
Such beauty! Such a pure form! Such a exquisite physique! Such stunning features!


Yep, he's pretty much got it all.

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EndOfDiscOne
01/07/12 5:46:00 PM
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SHINE GET 64 posted...
you don't need the word "side" in there

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Xiahou Shake
01/07/12 6:26:00 PM
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For all the folks saying SS doesn't have memorable music, Girahim and Groose's themes stuck with me pretty hard!

Such a boss.

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GuessMyUserName
01/07/12 6:28:00 PM
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Romance Theme the greatest

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EndOfDiscOne
01/07/12 6:29:00 PM
#21:


GuessMyUserName posted...
Romance Theme the greatest

That. I was disappointed it didn't show up again after the beginning.

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tazzyboyishere
01/07/12 6:31:00 PM
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I love SS. But motion controls are going to hurt people's opinions, and it's a legitimate argument if you dislike them. It's when people start blaming motion controls for why they die and complain about having segments in between dungeons where complaints become hilariously bad.

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OmarsComin
01/07/12 7:04:00 PM
#23:


It's when people start blaming motion controls for why they die and complain about having segments in between dungeons where complaints become hilariously bad.

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Xiahou Shake
01/07/12 7:04:00 PM
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Another awesome thing about SS, now that I've had time to dwell on it, is how it actually fulfills the role of being the first chronological game well. The previous "first games", OoT and Minish Cap, were fine, but this game REALLY takes advantage of being first, and sets up/explains the general mythos b-e-a-utifully. Can't get into it too much because this isn't tagged for spoilers, but I'm pretty sure folks who've played it know what I mean. >_>
Shoot, if Nintendo can make a game that explains the "failure" timeline branch as well as this game explains everything else, I might actually accept the new timeline schema!

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WhiteLens
01/07/12 7:08:00 PM
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While I've never actually DIED in SS, or at least not yet, haven't made an attempt at getting the Hylian Shield yet, the 2nd Imprisoned fight actually took me 3 tries to beat for various reasons, though a major one was that the camera would suddenly crap out on me.
Though I beat the 3rd fight on my first try.

And I've been having the Ballad of the Goddess stuck in my head for some time now and the fact that it plays Zelda's Lullaby backwards (and vice-versa) still blows my mind.

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GuessMyUserName
01/07/12 7:09:00 PM
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the only bad part in SS is Tadtones

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WhiteLens
01/07/12 7:13:00 PM
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Mandatory parts that is, let's not kid ourselves with some of those mini-games.
Literally got that Fun Fun Island Heart Piece out of sheer luck.

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Xiahou Shake
01/07/12 7:14:00 PM
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From: WhiteLens | #025
And I've been having the Ballad of the Goddess stuck in my head for some time now and the fact that it plays Zelda's Lullaby backwards (and vice-versa) still blows my mind.


Aww yeah.
In other mindblowing news, I saw a new theory that the Ocarina of Time is made out of Timeshift Stones. (the blue color)

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GranzonEx
01/07/12 7:15:00 PM
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Ballad of the Goddess is literally God tier.

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BK_Sheikah00
01/07/12 9:09:00 PM
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I found Fun Fun Island to be the easiest way to farm rupees.

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GuessMyUserName
01/07/12 9:39:00 PM
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I got Fun Fun Island on my second try >_>

first try got all rings but couldn't time my landing right

second time I decided to land a bunch ahead of the jackpot slot and got it


other minigames though suck yeah

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pjbasis
01/07/12 11:02:00 PM
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Now we need a game about the founding of Hyrule.

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foolm0ron
01/07/12 11:07:00 PM
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Fun Fun heart piece wasn't bad at all. Getting the 5 rings was easy as hell, and simple pattern recognition could let you know that after you get the 5th ring, the rotating ring thing goes around about 3/4s of a circle before you land, so you just position yourself accordingly and you can get the space.

The worst part is a problem that is consistent throughout the game -- restarting the minigame requires slogging through all this slow text for no reason.

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GuessMyUserName
01/08/12 2:25:00 AM
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From: foolm0ron | Posted: 1/8/2012 2:07:26 AM | #033
The worst part is a problem that is consistent throughout the game -- restarting the minigame requires slogging through all this slow text for no reason.


oh god so much

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Xiahou Shake
01/08/12 2:34:00 AM
#35:


I will say that SS could have benefitted quite a bit from a text skip or at least better acceleration. >_>
Nothing huge but it's kinda annoying and it'll probably make speed runs a chore.

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Lightning Strikes
01/08/12 2:39:00 AM
#36:


Okay, so who else liked tadtones?

Mainly because I actually found swimming really fun once I learned how to actually do it properly. I'd heard a lot of whining about it in advance, but when I got there... No problems at all. Like, I'm not sure what the fuss was about, it was actually kind of fun. Worst song of the hero part, but still good.

It's the same for the harp. I never ran into any problems whatsoever.

You know what was a problem? Dat minigame text.

Still one of the best games in the series. Best soundtrack too.

From: EndOfDiscOne | #101
That. I was disappointed it didn't show up again after the beginning.


It does, at least in one particular sidequest. I think there's a use in the main story towards the end as well.

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whatisurnameplz
01/08/12 6:08:00 AM
#37:


I didn't mind tadtones, but the harp was annoying because when I did it I extended my arm out all the way and swung back and forth with the rhythm.

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Senjougaharaism
01/08/12 6:15:00 AM
#38:


I actually didn't really have that many issues with the swimming in SS (although mostly because swimming is almost always terrible, motion controlled or not), but the tadpole quest was just really stupid and the low point of the game.

the harp mini-game was awful too, but at least that was optional.

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