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[MilkBeard]

You guys have really sold me on this game with all the pics. I was actually feeling like buying it on Sept. 20th but then I found out that day that the physical release wasn't until October 4th.

Oh, the wait! Can't wait to play. I agree with everyone that the game looks breathtaking.

 

[MilkBeard]

Deep in Dragon Roost Cavern, something caught Link's attention.

Something about the shadows cast on Link make this look awesome.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

A couple hits in Hero Mode at the beginning of the game will soon have Link looking like this.

 

[rawktapus]

True Next Gen graphics!!

 

[Solid SOAP]

Why does this game look incredible? I honestly want to know why. It seems to me that all they've done is apply a few new bits of lighting and tampered with things such as the skybox and some textures. It looks incredible though, hot damn.

 

[KeeSomething]

Deep in Dragon Roost Cavern, something caught Link's attention.

That is sexy.

 

[rawktapus]

Why does this game look incredible? I honestly want to know why. It seems to me that all they've done is apply a few new bits of lighting and tampered with things such as the skybox and some textures. It looks incredible though, hot damn.

Well, they had a pretty strong foundation to start with. Wind Waker still holds its own against games across the Wii/PS3/360 spectrum due to it's timeless artstyle. The HD image and the great lighting effects are merely icing on the cake.

 

[GCX]

Crazy that this 10 year old game looks so goddamn beautiful.

The linkstagram thing is a nice little extra since it really showcases Link's expressions.

 

[TIGER-COOL]

Hands down this is one of the best looking games I've ever played.

 

[MilkBeard]

Why does this game look incredible? I honestly want to know why. It seems to me that all they've done is apply a few new bits of lighting and tampered with things such as the skybox and some textures. It looks incredible though, hot damn.

More importantly, why did the first photos that Nintendo released for the game look so terrible compared to these in-game screenshots?

Spoiler

Short answer: Nintendo needs to take better photos

 

[Zoramon089]

Why does this game look incredible? I honestly want to know why. It seems to me that all they've done is apply a few new bits of lighting and tampered with things such as the skybox and some textures. It looks incredible though, hot damn.

Tampered? Looks like they've redone almost all the textures in the game and incorporated a completely new lighting system

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Deep in Dragon Roost Cavern, something caught Link's attention.

This is almost looking like concept art

 

[SpecialAgentZ]

Colors, colors, colors!!

This guy is kinda... weird

 

[Twilightzoney]

I caught the gist of it. I'm really loving this.

 

[marc^o^]

Colors, colors, colors!!

wow

 

[equippedwithtowel]

All I want to do is get some more shots, but I need to sleep.

Fuck

 

[GiantEnemyGoomba]

The Cabana is so cool looking at sunset.

 

[Goldenroad]

Watching a stream of this on Twitch right now on my 360, and the whole thing seems very surreal. It's probably my favorite Zelda game from start to finish, and I love to watch it, but I just don't know if I want to play it again.

 

[Lumyst]

It's probably my favorite Zelda game from start to finish, and I love to watch it, but I just don't know if I want to play it again.

Oh I feel similarly, if I do get it it'll be because of the graphics and I wonder if that's a good reason, but at the same time I was a kid the last time I played this game and I would love to explore it more thoroughly now. And perhaps the hero mode will add a nice challenge...and the new music too would be nice...okay, I'll cave.

 

[MilkBeard]

Oh I feel similarly, if I do get it it'll be because of the graphics and I wonder if that's a good reason, but at the same time I was a kid the last time I played this game and I would love to explore it more thoroughly now. And perhaps the hero mode will add a nice challenge...and the new music too would be nice...okay, I'll cave.

That's the spirit!

 

[Jackano]

Nice pics but too bad Miiverse still isn't direct feed resolution, which really sucks.
I hoped to see more shots taken with capture devices and not Miiverse :/

 

[Aostia]

simply wonderful.

 

[D-e-f-]

More importantly, why did the first photos that Nintendo released for the game look so terrible compared to these in-game screenshots?

Because they were their early experimental shots. (read the Iwata Asks)

 

[Jaded Alyx]

At times, the lighting is some of the absolute very best I have ever seen, and I say this as a heavy PC gamer. It really has to be seen to be believed.

 

[FSLink]

Seriously, this games makes me glad that the WiiU supports to take screenshot. It's beautiful and has so many magic moments.



It made me wish i'd get the Deluxe Picto camera sooner

Well why don't you get it sooner? They even cut down one of the requirements for the original quest so you can get it before Forest Haven.

 

[Fandangox]

This guy is kinda... weird

I think I actually caught the tingle bottle with this post in it. Did you make it?

 

[grumpy]

This pic is the best in the thread, what a great looking game this is

My christ, this game is so beautiful.
4th of October is sooo far away >: |

 

[fabprems]

Wow, some of these shots are just beautiful...

Some others from the miiverse :

 

[Crunch King]

There should be a universal law that, from this point on, every game has to have a selfies feature.

 

[PhoenixSFT]

I only attack these guys with the skull hammer. So fun to watch them go flyin'!

I hate these guys with a fiery passion. Ba-dink! Dink da dink!

 

[I Stalk Alone]

This pic is the best in the thread, what a great looking game this is

This game reminds me so much of what I want a game made by studio ghibli to be like if they ever got really involved in games (ni no kuni, I haven't played you yet).

 

[rawktapus]

There should be a universal law that, from this point on, every game has to have a selfies feature.

It would have made The Last of Us a million times better.

 

[Niteandgrey]

You guys have really sold me on this game with all the pics. I was actually feeling like buying it on Sept. 20th but then I found out that day that the physical release wasn't until October 4th.

Oh, the wait! Can't wait to play. I agree with everyone that the game looks breathtaking.

Can't say enough good things about the game. I downloaded it Friday night so that it was all ready to play on Saturday morning. My son and I spent most of Saturday morning and afternoon playing it. It was like having an old friend over that you haven't seen in years.

 

[FSLink]

Some images I posted to Miiverse already:

 

[Doogdogg]

Remains one of the most iconic game ever. I never beaten WW, so I might have to one of these days.

 

[Nostremitus]

Quoting myself from the Miiverse thread. This was achieved accidently... I lol'd so I had to share.

 

[aidan]

He's right behind me, isn't he...?

 

[zroid]

that is one sexy night sky

 

[Het_Nkik]

Colors, colors, colors!!

Link looks like he's having a panic attack.

 

[Madao]

fun troll moment:

https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAABAABnUYnXJjJhTQ

 

[Crub]

How come these screens look so different, are there actually video settings in the game? The latter one looks far better.

 

[hayguyz]

Wow! I love all that bloom. Truly next gen

 

[MilkBeard]

Quoting myself from the Miiverse thread. This was achieved accidently... I lol'd so I had to share.

ha ha

Spoiler

Wind Wanker

 

[zroid]

Wow! I love all that bloom. Truly next gen

the lighting really makes the colours pop in most situations. sure there's a few instances where it detracts, but overall the bloom was a good decision.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

How come these screens look so different, are there actually video settings in the game? The latter one looks far better.

Different lighting?? The light sources are different.

 

[Garryk]

the lighting really makes the colours pop in most situations. sure there's a few instances where it detracts, but overall the bloom was a good decision.

I think it's a joke about all the flower blooms.

 

[zroid]

I think it's a joke about all the flower blooms.

whoosh

 

[LonelyGreyWolf]

Never seen this particular lighting effect before in screens, but it looks great.

Particularly the ocean and the boat look so good in this HD version. Love these outdoor pics.

 

[LegendofJoe]

This thread has revealed to me the futility of thinking that I won't eventually buy a WiiU. If Wind Waker looks this good the next true WiiU Zelda is going to be a day 1, I must have it ASAP purchase.

 

[D-e-f-]

This thread has revealed to me the futility of thinking that I won't eventually buy a WiiU. If Wind Waker looks this good the next true WiiU Zelda is going to be a day 1, I must have it ASAP purchase.

Never question the power Nintendo art direction