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[Chase17]

Not really, because that is the dumbest reason ever. He disguised his appearance to look almost exactly the same? "Oh, and yeah, we have no clue who the other 2 dudes are." So freakin' dumb

The hoops the developers have to jump through for a stupid timeline...

I think it is interesting because I thought the joke of the game (although I haven't played it yet) was that you were just someone who looks like the hero. I'd want to know why the developers would want to tie the games together like that.

 

[Nanashrew]

It's a dumb thing for the fans that barely makes sense

It's easy to disguise yourself in anime. All they have to do is change their hair color or wear glasses and a hat to not be found out by paparazzi or whatever. Common trope, heck Fire Emblem disguises were just cloaks.

 

[Chase17]

It's easy to disguise yourself in anime. All they have to do is change their hair color or wear glasses and a hat to not be found out by paparazzi or whatever. Common trope, heck Fire Emblem disguises were just cloaks.

Haha I forgot about that. So funny. Clark Kent/Superman situation here.

I like how Okami does disguises.

 

[Tusk]

The sentai costume is unlocked through local play? Ughh. Gonna be a little tedious, but I need that costume.

I'm excited to play this tonight. Wanted to try the demo, but felt going in dark would be more fun.

 

[Diortem7]

Not really, because that is the dumbest reason ever. He disguised his appearance to look almost exactly the same? "Oh, and yeah, we have no clue who the other 2 dudes are." So freakin' dumb

The hoops the developers have to jump through for a stupid timeline...

I think it's really dumb too. I'm not really a fan of the timeline stuff, though.

Personally, I think it would have been better/funnier if the pink-haired guy who is rejected actually turns out to be the true hero and somehow saves the day at the very end.

 

[billy beane]

Fuck the reviews I'm excited. It's a new Zelda!

 

[maxcriden]

Yay it came!! Thank you Best Buy! 😁

 

[Blues1990]

What is up with the hero that sports the pink hair and is constantly rejected to help save the kingdom?

 

[ss-hikaru]

So from my understanding only online play is region locked? So if I bought the Japanese version could I play local with my brother who has the Australia/EU version?

Was thinking of buying Japanese version so I could play online with my friend who lives in Japan (who has a US and a JP 3DS. I have an AU and a JP 3DS). Does anyone know if online play is also IP locked?

For all the Aussies, I believe the game is $47 at Target. I was gonna get it but now I don't know which region to buy it in >.>

 

[maxcriden]

Ok, it's super fun so far...but the online lobby is empty 😧 so...no adventuring yet....

 

[RagnarokX]

Why should you buy this game?

BOOMERANGER.

Boom.

That's not the boomeranger...

 

[Mr-Joker]

So I am playing stage 3 of the Secret Fortress in single player mode, the last section is impossible to do on your own and I refuse to skip it.

Wish that Nintendo didn't focus too heavily on multiplayer.

 

[maxcriden]

Hey an adventure joined me! Hi Bugaboo!

Edit: Bugaboo and I are getting restless....

 

[Rebel Leader]

Surprised not to see a google spreadsheet for friend codes

So from my understanding only online play is region locked? So if I bought the Japanese version could I play local with my brother who has the Australia/EU version?

Was thinking of buying Japanese version so I could play online with my friend who lives in Japan (who has a US and a JP 3DS. I have an AU and a JP 3DS). Does anyone know if online play is also IP locked?

For all the Aussies, I believe the game is $47 at Target. I was gonna get it but now I don't know which region to buy it in >.>

IIRC someone tried the same thing with the demo and it didn't work

Hey an adventure joined me! Hi Bugaboo!

Edit: Bugaboo and I are getting restless....

Find the music ball?

 

[maxcriden]

Omg a third Hero its happening

 

[Rebel Leader]

Omg a third Hero its happening

CONNECTION DROPPED

 

[maxcriden]

Ok! I played two courses. Both were very fun. As I suspected, I love the emojis. It does feel like the game will be over pretty fast, but presumably there will be good replay value with the challenges. Also, gut feelings aren't fact of course, so I could be way off base.

P.S. Rebel Leader, I did find the music ball and it's so fun. Thanks man!

(Wow, it's amazing how many great Zelda tunes are in that minigame!)

 

[danwu]

Looks like I'm stuck with playing with EU buddies online !!!

 

[Mr-Joker]

Got pass stage 3 of the Secret Fortress in single player mode, I was over thinking it and thought you need to use all 3 Links when 2 was just enough.

 

[maxcriden]

These lobbies are insanely empty. I guess tomorrow will be the big day.

 

[mgs2master2]

I thought we would be dropping friend codes in the thread so we can do online play with others. That is not a thing?

 

[B00TE]

Preloaded and ready to do some download play with friends tonight. I had a blast during the online demo times.

 

[tonyh24613]

Stuck at 7-3 online last night, should beat the game tonight. I found the mysterious code two days ago, but still no one can figure it out.

 

[Chase17]

I thought we would be dropping friend codes in the thread so we can do online play with others. That is not a thing?

It should be.

 

[Rebel Leader]

I thought we would be dropping friend codes in the thread so we can do online play with others. That is not a thing?

It should be.

I think it should be best to do it in a spreadsheet style on google docs.

Each region gets their own spread sheet

Like so(quote to show):

North America​

Europe​

if people want to use them

 

[daydream]

game seems awesome, can't wait to pick it up next week and play with eu peeps!

 

[Berordn]

Is this releasing digitally at midnight? Kinda tempted to start downloading it for tomorrow if it is.

Edit: oh it's been up for preload for like a week and it is unlocking at midnight. alright then.

 

[Shikamaru Ninja]

The developer is more like Nintendo EPD / Grezzo (with 1-Up Studio assisting). It was a collaborative effort, but Nintendo's Zelda team was the lead on the project clearly.

 

[Jubern]

Do we know for sure if Download Play also mandates 3 people?

I swear, the mandatory 3 people rule + region locking will bury this game. Why would you do that Nintendo?

 

[Rebel Leader]

Do we know for sure if Download Play also mandates 3 people?

I swear, the mandatory 3 people rule + region locking will bury this game. Why would you do that Nintendo?

Yes

 

[Chase17]

I think it should be best to do it in a spreadsheet style on google docs.

Each region gets their own spread sheet

Like so(quote to show):

North America​

Europe​

if people want to use them

Thanks for setting it up! I'll put in my friend code once I get on my 3ds. I think I'd have a better time with some on gaf than randoms.

 

[mgs2master2]

So..

Mgs2master: 4983-6274-3374 (North America)

thats my friend info. Let me know if you add me.

 

[Rebel Leader]

Thanks for setting it up! I'll put in my friend code once I get on my 3ds. I think I'd have a better time with some on gaf than randoms.

they'll be useless if no one uses them

 

[Muzy72]

Can I play with 1 friend online + 1 stranger?

 

[WiiRevolution1]

YES FINALLY. Is there a friend code sharing spreadsheet up yet?

Also regarding Lilac Link being missing: unfortunately he is not one of the Goddesses' colours. =(

Each area of levels act as its own lobby so you won't get lumped with someone doing end game stuff.

And lastly now that there is an OT, just after 1st area spoiler (even if its in the OT):

Spoiler

Challenge Mode is awesome. Straight up CRYSTAL CHRONICLES MODE!

Also splits the Challenge Modes into their own too, so you won't bump into Less Hearts runs when you're trying to just play it for the first time. =)

Sounds awesome, but with so many searching options I hope it doesn't kill online. With the general cvew of this game to the public, and the bad reviews I have a bad feeling this will bomb which is a shame since from the demo I think it may end up being one of the best games ever. So fun. (And with region locking it could be even harder to find matches down the line.)

Can't get this quite at launch but should have it first week of November. So I guess I'll be behind D:

I also will likely not have internet in December for awhile due to moving so I'll play lots in November! I'll be back when I get the game!

 

[Not]

Apparently Painting Link liked paint so much he put it in his hair

edit: beaten, of course

 

[Jubern]

Yes

Fuck.

Can I play with 1 friend online + 1 stranger?

I'd like to know this too, please.

 

[butalala]

So if I wanted to play with a friend in the same room and another friend in another town, we could just exchange friend codes, make a lobby to play with friends and that would work, right?

This is way more confusing than it should be.

 

[Hero of Legend]

I thought my title Team, Link Up! was good...

 

[Berordn]

So if I wanted to play with a friend in the same room and another friend in another town, we could just exchange friend codes, make a lobby to play with friends and that would work, right?

This is way more confusing than it should be.

Presumably, yes. The reality might be a bit different when you factor in NAT.

 

[Watch Da Birdie]

Gamexplain has a video showing off a mysterious message found in the game (spoilers if you want to explore for it on your own). I wonder what it means!

Looks like braille to me.

Spoiler

Hoenn confirmed.

In all honestly, it kind of looks like some sort of map if you look at the spaces rather than the dots.

 

[Chase17]

Looks like braille to me.

Spoiler

Hoenn confirmed.

In all honestly, it kind of looks like some sort of map if you look at the spaces rather than the dots.

Brb gotta go find a relincath.

 

[butalala]

Presumably, yes. The reality might be a bit different when you factor in NAT.

Sorry, but what is NAT?

 

[Cbajd5]

Can I play with 1 friend online + 1 stranger?

According to the manual you can.

"If you cannot gather three people you can play with one friend and one unknown hero. Talk to the Match Master and choose the option to recruit an unknown hero."

 

[Tathanen]

...the music in this game is amazing.

[Edit] Man Madam Coutere's shop music was great enough, but stand in front of the mirror and it gets all this orchestral backing. I love it.

Also this game is so SILLY. It is unheard-of levels of silliness for Zelda, even. I feel like a lot of people are gonna miss out on a lot of charming stuff in this game cause of logistical issues/complaints.

 

[SuperDowns]

Obligatory...

Spoiler

I was usually Purple Link. 8(

 

[greg400]

Apparently Painting Link liked paint so much he put it in his hair

edit: beaten, of course

It's as if they woke up and cobbled together a timeline placement idea in 5 minutes. Can't really blame them at this point, the timeline was fucked the second they gave Link his green hat in Skyward Sword.

 

[Berordn]

Wow, singleplayer is godawful. Arena and online co-op is fun, except I keep getting disconnected right before the end in dungeons

Sorry, but what is NAT?

Network address translation.

Basically, your router will make your life harder than it needs to be most likely.

 

[Astral Dog]

Apparently Painting Link liked paint so much he put it in his hair

edit: beaten, of course

this isnt real , is it?

 

[narton]

According to the manual you can.

"If you cannot gather three people you can play with one friend and one unknown hero. Talk to the Match Master and choose the option to recruit an unknown hero."

Does this work in local multiplayer?