Zelda GCN

[DarkMaster]

Has anyone picked it up? Sure is strange going through the game mirrored, east is west and west is east, Link is left handed, pretty neat. I'm not sure which version of the game I prefer yet, but I can say that I definitely missed having full camera control with the Wii game.

Using the c-stick to move the camera is sweet, but then aiming isn't as intuitive as using the wiimote. Both games look fantastic, but I think the Wii version has widescreen? Not sure, but as a GCN title, Zelda TP is absolutely gorgeous.

Anyway, curious to hear the thoughts of anyone else who's played both versions.

[KillerGremlin]

I'd like some Gamecube feedback, and some contrast between the two, because i need to decide which version i want....

[Dyne]

I'd like some Gamecube feedback, and some contrast between the two, because i need to decide which version i want....

Buy the Wii one because fishing is awesome.

[bobcat]

I'd like some Gamecube feedback, and some contrast between the two, because i need to decide which version i want....


One difference is that the GC version's disc is significantly smaller than that of the Wii disc.

We can call a Wii disk a Wiisk

Do they use the term Wii-mail, coz i use it all the time

[Neo]

I'm trading in my Wii version for the GC version. I officially cannot stand slashing with the Wiimote. It's tiring and not as responsive as I would like.

[DeathsHand]

I'm trading in my Wii version for the GC version. I officially cannot stand slashing with the Wiimote. It's tiring and not as responsive as I would like.

I don't really find it tiring, but it definately doesn't seem as responsive as it should be... There's like half a second delay from the time you slash and link follows suit in ze game, and occasionally it won't pick up the swing at all...

But hey uhh...

Fishing is awesome.

...

I think I might pick the GC version up... Circuit City has it for $37.99 this week...

[Ginkasa]

I'm not very far into it, but I think I prefer just hitting the B button, and aiming with a real remote is much steadier than my own hand. Being a purist, I also prefer playing it like it was originally envisioned instead of flipped around...


*shrugs and walks away*

[Null]

anyone tried the classic controller with the Wii Zelda? i've heard the classic controller works on some wii games, and i cant seem to find any website that says if it does or doesnt, just that the gamecube controller doesnt work.

[Teuthida]

I completely forgot about the GCN version. Perhaps I should get being Wiiless and all. Would you say the game can be beaten in 2 weeks?

[Ginkasa]

Yes, depending on how much you play it.


*shrugs and walks away*

[BlueFire]

Question: is the Wii controller that annoying?

[thatmariolover]

Question: is the Wii controller that annoying?

Took a little getting used to, but the amount of patience it takes is negligible in my opinion. After the first dungeon I was enjoying the swinging action and by the third it was second nature.

If you can find a copy to try, do it. But don't judge it on 30 minutes of pissing around. Real combat doesn't occur for a while into the game and it requires real combat to get you acclimated to the new system.

[Null]

also, if you really slash your arm like a sword. it gets VERY tiring. all you really need to do is flick your wrist. its not really bad or tiring, i'd of prefered if they gave you a button to use to slash the sword, and still use the controller to point, because its really good at that.

this is kind of what i've always been worried about, nintendo FORCING you to use the motion sensing in times where its not needed. they did that with the DS for a while. but eventually stoped that.


but its not really bad and it doesnt ruin the game, i dont find it tiring. its just not needed when we coulda just pressed a button.

[Null]

well reading through the gamespot review of the gamecube version, they had some interesting notes to make on the control comparison.....

http://www.gamerankings.com/itemrankings/launchreview.asp?reviewid=750369



but the Wii controls actually end up feeling more precise in a direct comparison. It's easier and faster to aim your arrows, boomerang, or other targeted items using the Wii Remote. It's easier to move the camera around with the Wii Remote, too. While the GameCube controller is more precise when it comes to swinging your sword, the easier aiming and faster access to the spin attack make the Wii version's combat controls superior, even though they have a few issues of their own.


Also, in what has to be the weirdest change, the entire GameCube game is a mirror image of the Wii version. Actually, it's probably the other way around--Nintendo flipped the Wii version so that Link would be holding his sword in his right hand, which is the hand you're supposed to use to hold the Wii Remote. Link's a lefty on the GameCube, and the entire world is flipped around, as well. If you've played the Wii version, that'll trip you up a bit, but considering that the most likely candidate for the GameCube version of the game is someone that didn't get a Wii, this isn't a problem in any way. You can't go wrong with either version of the game, but if you're still trying to decide, the Wii version is just a bit better


im happily going to stick with the wii version.. aside from my only slight problem with it (the sword slashing) which really isnt that bad..... the other benefits of the wii version make up for it anyway.

[Ginkasa]

I have to disagree with Gamespot's assertion that camera control and aiming is easier on the Wii.

Now, I could go on a diatribe about how the Wii version doesn't even have camera control, but I suppose I can just assume he was talking about the first person camera. But even so, I personally found it a pain having to use the control stick to move the camera in one direction, and then point the Wiimote to move it in another. Same with aiming.

I also find it easier to aim with the "steadier hand" of the GCN version, even without an aiming cursor. It comes more naturally to me, I suppose...

Of course, these are just opinions and they don't mean that Gamespot is wrong, but they do mean that Gamespot isn't necessarily right, either. Whichever version is better depends entirely on the person.

Oh, and BTW, you can do spin attacks virtually continuously on the GCN version, which you can't on the Wii. Just keep spinning the control stick around in circles and keep hitting B. No recharge "sching" time either. So, they are wrong on that point.


*shrugs and walks away*

[Null]

actually, they already made a correction of the spin thing at the end of the review.

but i agree with the easier movements for other weapons, sure once you get it in the spot with a controller its more steady cuz it will stay where you put it. but for those who have a steady hand its really easy to point and click with thoes weapons. makes those much easier and quicker. not for everyone, but its much better for people who are used to quick precise aiming like fps on pc.

[Ginkasa]

actually, they already made a correction of the spin thing at the end of the review.

but i agree with the easier movements for other weapons, sure once you get it in the spot with a controller its more steady cuz it will stay where you put it. but for those who have a steady hand its really easy to point and click with thoes weapons. makes those much easier and quicker. not for everyone, but its much better for people who are used to quick precise aiming like fps on pc.


That's pretty much what I just said: depends on the person. The point of my post, though, was that Gamespot didn't allow that; they just said the Wii version was better because the aiming was more precise, even though people like me have it easier on the GCN version.


*shrugs and walks away*

[Null]

That's pretty much what I just said: depends on the person. The point of my post, though, was that Gamespot didn't allow that; they just said the Wii version was better because the aiming was more precise, even though people like me have it easier on the GCN version.


*shrugs and walks away*

and i agreed with that part.

but all reviews are opinion based. they dont have to say it in every damn review. :P
plus some people dont take the time to learn aiming with a certain way. not saying you. just saying in some cases.

[Angrist]

How do the graphics compare? Sometimes I wonder if the Cube could pull certain things off.

About the Wii controls..... I love them. Shooting is so satisfying. The sword is a bit gimmicky (yes, this comes from a Nintendo fan) but it's still cool. I often find myself mimicking the sword movements more than needed. Not that I swing hard though.

I love this game, I just can't understand why some reviewers won't give it a higher score.

[Ginkasa]

The graphics are exactly the same, besides the whole mirroring thing.


*shrugs and walks away*

[Neo]

If you can find a copy to try, do it. But don't judge it on 30 minutes of pissing around. Real combat doesn't occur for a while into the game and it requires real combat to get you acclimated to the new system.


I probably judged it after just 1 min of pissing around.

But anyway does anyone think the music at twilight hyrule sounds vaguely like Silent Hill?

[bobcat]

I probably judged it after just 1 min of pissing around.

But anyway does anyone think the music at twilight hyrule sounds vaguely like Silent Hill?

I think the twilight in general reminds me of silent hill. The monsters, the mood it sets. I was gonna say that b4 but looks like u beat me 2 it

[The Duggler]

Wow, I like the GC version much better than the wii version. Anyone else played both?

Just having the free cam back (even though it's not as good as in WW) and controling the sword with a button makes it much better for me.

[thatmariolover]

Wow, I like the GC version much better than the wii version. Anyone else played both?

Just having the free cam back (even though it's not as good as in WW) and controling the sword with a button makes it much better for me.

Yeah, I beat it yesterday and the Wii version early last month. I feel about how I thought I would about it. I think the Gamecube version felt a bit easier to control my standard combat whereas I thought aiming with the Wii; all in all I think I had more fun with the Wii version. I actually found myself wanting to shake the Gamecube controller to swing my sword which was a bit awkward.

But either way, I don't think you can go wrong. It's certainly not difficult to play it on the Wii and if you're a roleplayer I think it can be a lot of fun.

[Storm Eagle]

I got the Gamecube version on the first day it came out, but then took it back later because I thought the Wii version might be better to play. I've played a demo of the Wii version at least, and the control scheme seemed more fun that way.

[Neo]

I was shooed out of the other Zelda thread since I have not yet finished the game, but I wanted to say that I'm much more impressed with it now that I've gotten further along. The ball & chain is my new favorite implement as I love to smash things. Also I recently discovered a whole section of the castle town that I had overlooked before, and I finally found out that you can actually redeem those little golden bugs for prizes.

The puzzles and hidden secrets still seem a pale imitation of prior Zelda games but I suspect this has more to do with age-related perception than anything else. After all there's nothing particularly clever about randomly bombing a pixilated wall in hopes of finding an old man with a heart container.

[Angrist]

I really liked the idea of the 5th(?) dungeon, just a 'normal' house with people living in it. The ball & chain is nice to have, but I don't think it's a keeper like the hookshot and the boomerang are.

And sorry for shooing you out boss. ;)

[bobcat]

I love the ball and chain. It's so fun to use. I just wanna break everything. And I love the Ice Temple. It feels less like a temple and more like a mansion :)