The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Sephiroth_dude · 28-03-2023 10:09pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120413103#Comment_120413103

Nice one, pre-ordered it myself.

Irish Halo · 29-03-2023 9:27am

Pre-ordered the Switch, will try and get the pro controller as well but it was sold out.

McDermotX · 29-03-2023 10:34am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120414288#Comment_120414288

It's still there. Smyths' inventory system bounces all over the place.

https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/gaming-accessories/nintendo-switch-accessories/nintendo-switch-pro-controller-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-edition/p/224652

Irish Halo · 29-03-2023 12:25pm

I live in the UK 😭 I can't even open that link without it bumping me to the UK store 😂.

I am sure it will appear on Amazon or the Nintendo shop so I can pre-order.

Grassey · 29-03-2023 12:36pm

https://twitter.com/ZeldaOfficialJP/status/1641004218600546305

Another new enemy:

[Golem]

If he finds someone he sees as an enemy, he'll start a fight, so be careful.

It seems to be often seen on "Sorashima", which floats in the sky above the clouds.

Also looks to be what drops the flamethrower part.

jj880 · 29-03-2023 12:51pm

OLED console looks quality.

Any word on dungeons?

RobbingBandit · 29-03-2023 1:15pm

€20 deposit just done in my local Smyths can't wait to have it in my hands.

SuperBowserWorld · 29-03-2023 5:23pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120415288#Comment_120415288

There is a special ability for traversing that'd be very handy for dungeons, caves , underground areas.

CastorTroy · 29-03-2023 11:15pm

Have they said if there'll be twice as many Korok seeds?

RobbingBandit · 30-03-2023 1:03pm

I can't find that maraca shakin man child anywhere in botw if he is airborne in years I'll cry

sligeach · 30-03-2023 5:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120419189#Comment_120419189

If you mean Hestu, he's in one of 2 places. I didn't find him for ages, but that was probably because I avoided Kakariko Village for as long as possible. You will find him around where I placed the X.

After that, he's not far from where the Master Sword is found. That's where he remains forever after.

30-03-2023 6:30pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120419189#Comment_120419189

After your first encounter and you do his quest he can be found at a few various stables and finally will make his way home. Even if you don’t find him again at any stable he will always be at home once you arrive there.

RobbingBandit · 30-03-2023 10:11pm

He's not at any of them so far so I think I'm gonna try for the water elephant divine beast tonight then to hyrule forest once that's done.

Grassey · 31-03-2023 6:52am

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2023/mar/29/weve-just-seen-tears-of-the-kingdom-gameplay-for-the-first-time-and-the-skys-the-limit

An opinion piece response to the 10 min gameplay.

But a nugget I wasnt aware of which is a nice fun fact:

Ultrahand, the name of Link’s object-manipulating power in Tears of the Kingdom, is a reference to this 1960s Nintendo grabber toy designed by Gunpei Yokoi, who would later invent the Game Boy.

SuperBowserWorld · 31-03-2023 1:00pm

I wonder will Link be able to shake those maracas in the new game. The joycons would actually be useful for that.

Now, Nintendo will steal my idea and turn it into a 60 quid standalone game. 😁

sligeach · 31-03-2023 1:16pm

Link's ~~Crossbow~~ Maracas Training.

I can just envision the Switch nightmare of this. 😂

SuperBowserWorld · 31-03-2023 3:20pm

The Wiimote + nunchuck gets a lot of flack. But it's perfect for pointing at things super quickly and accurately on screen.

They really should have provided backward compatibility for it on Switch + it would have given them more excuses to sell more controllers.

Maybe it'll happen yet, with the next switch(Wii + GameCube support) and the online service.

01-04-2023 5:56pm

EXCLUSIVE: New screenshot from Tears of the Kingdom!

RobbingBandit · 07-04-2023 10:08am

Anyone who wants to price gouged and buy from somewhere that won't be offering a warranty if their imminent demise truly happens GameStop have both the Special Edition and Oled at €10 higher than everyone else.

https://www.gamestop.ie/SearchResult/QuickSearch?q=Zelda

evad_lhorg · 07-04-2023 10:15am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120450758#Comment_120450758

Everything in Gamestop is 5-10 euro dearer at launch and their "sales" are absolutely pathetic.

Anyone who gives them a penny need their heads checked

sligeach · 07-04-2023 11:29am

Agreed. I wouldn't shed a tear if Gamestop croaked it, rip off company. I'd rather it was them instead of Argos who were pulling out of Ireland in the next few months.

Thargor · 07-04-2023 4:08pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120451013#Comment_120451013

I think they already have, shutting down the Irish stores anyway.

Wolverine359 · 09-04-2023 12:21pm

No need to hate on a company and one of the few to provide us with an opportunity to buy games in a bricks and mortar store. Choice is better than no choice, if they close it’ll only be Smyths left. I’ve had many a happy experience buying from them over the years, sure their prices aren’t great but they’ve been good to have around, only place to buy amiibos for years/ friendly staff etc etc. lots of positives, no need to dwell on the negatives. (Rant over) :)

sligeach · 11-04-2023 9:03pm

Spoiler alert. TOTK leek.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FtdXxpxWYAMCEX8.jpg

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FtdXxpyWYAMcHkY.jpg

😉

12-04-2023 3:07pm

Final pre-launch trailer tomorrow at 15:00

https://twitter.com/NintendoUK/status/1646151571326083074?cxt=HHwWhIC99byIp9gtAAAA

RobbingBandit · 12-04-2023 3:15pm

Deftly accurate hand eye coordination was needed for many BOTW shrines it's what made me give up in the first place years ago the new weapons and crafting for Tears looks like it needs pinpoint accuracy.

Am thinking of cancelling my collector edition and just going with the NSO 2 for €99 voucher instead. Advance Wars and Tears would be my two.

sligeach · 12-04-2023 3:20pm

Nintendo Prime said about a month ago that there would be a TOTK Direct on the 12th April. They had gotten their hands on some PR e-mail. Today always made sense to me as it was a week after the release of the Super Mario Bros Movie and exactly a month before TOTK releases. Being a day later doesn't make much of a difference. If this really is the last peek before the game releases, then I expect there will be spoilers in this video. There's still so much that remains unknown.

12-04-2023 3:48pm

The BOTW launch trailer was around 3 min 40 seconds and didn’t spoil anything, at least that I remember, but may depend on your personal definition of a spoiler. It was a pure hype trailer and arguably the best trailer Nintendo has produced. That trailer score is so good.

Grassey · 12-04-2023 4:50pm

Not that much more that remains unknown. Sure it's just repackaged and glorified DLC. Run about, have sword break, swap out and repeat. Nothing new at all in there.

/s

12-04-2023 5:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120469979#Comment_120469979

Run about, have sword break, swap out, slap a mushroom to your shield and repeat.

Fixed :)

jj880 · 12-04-2023 6:25pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120469979#Comment_120469979

Dont like to admit it but at the moment I agree. Have a preorder in that wont be charged until cart is shipped but need to see something. Hopefully new trailer tomorrow will show a big reveal.

Edit: or is this post some kind of p!ss take? 😅

Grassey · 12-04-2023 6:45pm

@jj880 it can be a bit of both 😉

I expect I won't like it for the same reasons I didn't like BOTW as much as prior Zelda games, but I still have the pre-order in and will give it a shot.

Fusing stuff doesn't really make up for breaking weapons which is such an annoying game gimmick.

sligeach · 12-04-2023 8:38pm

The secrecy around this game is unreal. Nintendo only revealed the name of the game last September, they had previously said the name would reveal a big secret. Did it?

https://www.ign.com/articles/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-2-official-title-secret

The contrast in coverage between what BOTW got and what TOTK has gotten is night and day. BOTW had lots of revelations and a playable demo almost a year prior to release.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=1rPxiXXxftE

https://youtube.com/watch?v=dar1t_L2wBk

Are there dungeons this time, are there shrines? Is there underwater sections, are Korok seeds back, or is there something else as a replacement? We haven't seen any villages or NPC's. What are those green swirly mounds? Are they the Shrine replacements? They seemed to be only on the ground, but you could see a couple of of them on the islands in the sky in the last trailer.

Edit: We do see Kakariko Village from a distance with the Hateno Ancient Tech Lab in the foreground.

super_furry · 13-04-2023 9:30am

Pre-ordered today - first time I've preordered a game in years. Was able to get TotK and Fire Emblem Engage for €99 for the two with the eShop game voucher - they give you a five back in eShop credit too. Bit of a no-brainer when it's €70 by itself.

sligeach · 13-04-2023 2:36pm

I do not want to hear any mention of paid DLC in this trailer.

SuperBowserWorld · 13-04-2023 2:38pm

I wonder who will get first dibs on reviews ?

Will Edge Magazine have a review early ?

Not long now to be honest.

sligeach · 13-04-2023 2:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120473223#Comment_120473223

I think Nintendo are going to be very careful about who gets to review this game. They don't want any leaks.

sligeach · 13-04-2023 3:00pm

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Official Trailer #3 (Nintendo Switch)

https://youtube.com/watch?v=uHGShqcAHlQ

That was amazing. It is spoilery for those thinking about whether or not to watch it. But I think you have to watch it. I don't regret watching it.

sligeach · 13-04-2023 3:06pm

AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME!

Mr.Saturn · 13-04-2023 3:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120473223#Comment_120473223

Hope Steph Sterling gives it a 6.9 this time for **** and giggles and we all sit in to watch the internet lose its mind over the score of one reviewer again.

I'm so hyped, I've pretty much written off most of May to enjoy it.

evad_lhorg · 13-04-2023 3:06pm

Exciting.

RobbingBandit · 13-04-2023 3:27pm

That was epic

SuperBowserWorld · 13-04-2023 3:29pm

I'm not going to watch that !! 🥴

Thinking, when BOTW came out, hardly anyone had a machine to play it on.

Now, 100+ million machines to play TOTK and a load of new Zelda fans.

I hope it's amazing. If Nintendo pull this off again on the puny little Switch it'll be a real kick in the arse to the rest of the industry to pull their socks up. 😁

RobbingBandit · 13-04-2023 3:30pm

28 days and 18 hours

For any chronological minded people

WHATS THAT IN SECONDS 😳😳😳

pixelburp · 13-04-2023 3:39pm

That sure looks like a good video-game.

The hacks people will come with for that building mechanic are gonna be epic.

SuperBowserWorld · 13-04-2023 3:39pm

Watched it. Looks fantastic. Goosebumps. 😁 My phone was so impressed it gave me this option to share it from YouTube ! 😁

Screenshot_2023-04-13-15-37-48-818-edit_com.google.android.youtube.jpg

sligeach · 13-04-2023 3:41pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120473508#Comment_120473508

2,484,000 seconds.

coffee to go · 13-04-2023 3:52pm

Looks wonderful. Couldn’t help but get a vibe of Mario Galaxy off some of the scenes (a good thing!).

Nintendo Japan just released art of a certain antagonist character. Avoiding spoilers, so ye can go look it up yourselves.

SuperBowserWorld · 13-04-2023 4:00pm

Is it May yet ?

RobbingBandit · 13-04-2023 4:00pm

No spoilers or I will hunt you down Snake Plissken style with my eye patch

I swear to all the gods if anyone spoilers this as long as you are on this site I will find you and ruin everything you hold dear.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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