View Full Version : The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker Countdown!
BlueFire
03-11-2003, 08:26 PM
A new legend is about to be told..
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker will be released in North America on March 25, 2002.
There are 13 days left until you can get your hands on this game!
GamePro reviewed the game. It got a 5.0 straight across the board, but one 4.5 in control.
Have there been any other sources to review this game? If so, please post it here!
Now, to keep the thread alive:
Who has preordered the game?
Crono
03-11-2003, 08:28 PM
Yup, the pre order receipt is in my room. :D
BreakABone
03-11-2003, 08:30 PM
Well, EGM has reviewed the game, it got scores of 9.5,10.0 and 10.0, awarded a Gold Medal as well as Game of the Month honor.
It was also reviewed in GaneNOW magazine and got a A+
I also have the game on pre-order and that is when I get my bonus disc as well.
Jason1
03-11-2003, 08:38 PM
Yea I pre-ordered...I cant wait
DeathsHand
03-11-2003, 08:43 PM
I want it now!... So I can actually get some use out of my NGC...
RagedHybrid
03-11-2003, 08:44 PM
I don't have it preordered, but i plan to buy it.
I preordered.. but never got the disc. But I'm glad I have something down for WW or I wouldn't be able to get it for weeks around here. Most preorder places were dead full.
GameMaster
03-11-2003, 09:07 PM
I have it pre-ordered. I'm more excited about Pokémon (3-17) and GBA SP (3-23) right now though so after next Monday I'll post something indicating my excitement regardig Wind Waker. I've been playing OoT, its really fun.
Ginkasa
03-11-2003, 09:40 PM
I preordered it and just bought a new controller (remember, my others aren't working correctly) :D
*shrugs and walks away*
DarkMaster
03-11-2003, 10:45 PM
I have pre-ordered it and I cant wait for it to come in. In the mean time, I'm playing Xenosaga, w00t!! Xenosaga rules!
GameKinG
03-12-2003, 12:00 AM
I preordered it! The bonus disk is a nice bonus, but had no affect on me preordering it.
BlueFire
03-12-2003, 08:18 AM
12 days left...
Who's beaten MasterQuest?
Ginkasa
03-12-2003, 05:06 PM
I beat just yesterday, when I bought my new controller :D
*shrugs and walks away*
Stonecutter
03-12-2003, 06:05 PM
I have mine prepaid for at ebworld to be sent with groundship (it's actually not UPS ground but ups 3 day select, which sucks because they ship from louieville and a ground shipment only takes two days louieville to chicago, a 3 day select takes 3 days no matter what) I expect to have it on thursday the 27th.
bobcat
03-13-2003, 03:54 AM
I have not. I am going to wait and then order when it's released, coz I might go with the wrong importing company, then have to wait 10 years.
So once it's officially out, I'll get it then
*hopes it don't sell out*
BlueFire
03-13-2003, 04:01 PM
11 days left
I was late on that one :sneaky:
Jason1
03-13-2003, 04:15 PM
I decided to Play the origional OOT first for old-time sake, I beat that a few days ago, and now Im about to enter the forest temple in MQ.
bobcat
03-13-2003, 04:22 PM
Originally posted by Jason1
I decided to Play the origional OOT first for old-time sake, I beat that a few days ago, and now Im about to enter the forest temple in MQ.
I'm gonna start playing ALTTP on GBA soon. That game brings back some real fond memories.
Gamer
03-13-2003, 11:56 PM
I pre ordered, like 2 weeks ago, or whenever the first official pre-order day was!
BlueFire
03-14-2003, 09:41 AM
10 days.. Too bad I'm sick right now :mad:
BlueFire
03-15-2003, 08:59 AM
9 days.. wowie
BlueFire
03-16-2003, 08:40 AM
8 days left.. And I'm still sick..
BreakABone
03-16-2003, 10:30 AM
Er GameInformer gave it a 10 for the main review and a 9.75 for the secondary review.
ZeroCool51
03-17-2003, 03:16 AM
I have the game pre ordered but I wont be able to get it because I have no money. I used the money for Zelda to buy Xenosaga.
GameMaster
03-17-2003, 03:23 AM
7 Days Left
Happy St. Patrick's Day! http://216.40.249.192/s/contrib/Bizkit/patty.gif
BlueFire
03-17-2003, 11:51 AM
Have a nice time getting drunk.. :p
bobcat
03-17-2003, 04:04 PM
Happy StPats
About 15 days left (for me coz I have to import).
Crono
03-17-2003, 04:07 PM
I wont be getting my Wind Waker until the end of the month, because I'm orderign Nintendo's bundle, and I probably wont get it sent out until later this week. :(
GameMaster
03-17-2003, 07:40 PM
Might I suggest trying to beat it on your own before relying on the Strategy Guide. It's more fun when you can accomplish something on your own.
DarkMaster
03-17-2003, 07:52 PM
7 days!!!
http://forums.xengamers.com/images/smilies/miyaeek.gif
BreakABone
03-17-2003, 09:04 PM
http://cubemedia.ign.com/cube/image/uswindwakerboxed1.jpg
http://cubemedia.ign.com/cube/image/uswindwakerboxed6.jpg
Well, Bobblehead isn't included, but cool that it's got the gold theme and the weird writing on the disc.
Shadow Fox
03-17-2003, 10:22 PM
While I'm mad the game still won't be a gold cart (for obvious reasons), I've got the game preordered, and just beat Master Quest yesterday or the day before (I forget).
IMO, the Spirit Temple has officially replaced the Water Temple as the world's most aggrevating Zelda 64 level...:mad:
Anyways, I preordered this thing LONG ago (long before the Mario official preorders started), so I had to go back home and get my reciept to prove I'd preordered the game in full to get the Ura Zelda disc...
I was a bit pissed off at that, but considering my local Babbages' changed two managers in that time, I can sorta feel them on that...
At least the disc is gold (like the first copies of Zelda's Adventure for Cd-i), so it still has somewhat of a nostalgic appearance...:roll:
-Official Ninja of [coming soon]...
GameMaster
03-18-2003, 12:17 AM
Where do you get a bobblehead?
Ginkasa
03-18-2003, 01:09 AM
I've seen Babbage's selling these Nintendo themed bobble heads. I guess that's the Link one. I've never really payed attention to them so...
*shrugs and walks away*
Stonecutter
03-18-2003, 01:31 AM
Originally posted by Shadow Fox
While I'm mad the game still won't be a gold cart
Wait, let me get this straight.
You wish nintendo wouldn't have switched to discs?
BlueFire
03-18-2003, 03:01 PM
6 days..
Shadow Fox
03-18-2003, 03:06 PM
Originally posted by Stonecutter
Wait, let me get this straight.
You wish nintendo wouldn't have switched to discs? Hell no; I meant for nostalgic purposes, since almost all Zelda games were carts, and were gold for the most part.
But for the sake of arguement, a console consisting of cartridge slots would have a much better seek time, and if compressed, 90 hours worth of FMV could be stored instantaneously to a harddrive for playback in-game.
In other words, the ultimate console would've been an N64 with an HD, or an Xbox with a cart slot realistically, though prices would've been sky-high again ($70 for games and such). But you'd get what you pay for (NO LOADTIMES, in-game saves, no memory cards, no noise of the console "spinning up", etc).
It's all relative technical thinking, really...;)
-Official Ninja of [coming soon]...
*looks at the clock* "12:25am" 5 days :p BTW, there are rumors saying that the game will actually arrive in the 25th. I dunno if it's true. Maybe it's just here in P.R. becuase since PSO we've been getting games one day later. Only the metro area gets them on the release date (Stupid F*cks). Anyway, can anybody clear this? is it everywhere or am I going to be the only one here who will have to wait an Extra day? :hmm:
Ginkasa
03-19-2003, 01:31 AM
I always have to wait an extra day. Babbage's even has a little dry erase board that says Zelda is being released on the 25th here, not 24th.
*shrugs and walks away*
called EB up again....
they still say 24th. and people who reserved still might be able to pick it up 23rd.
this is usual tho. most places have different idea's when a game is comeing in usually.
I know some places only let people who reserved pick up one day. and tell everyone else another day.
ah well.
GameMaster
03-20-2003, 12:49 AM
5 days...
Gamer
03-20-2003, 02:03 AM
Yes, i cant wait for zelda, untill then i will continue to listen to "Go to Sleep", play master's quest, and look for one of those kickass bobble heads!
One Winged Angel
03-20-2003, 02:11 PM
4 days... yay!!!!
I still need to beat Master Quest, I just got to the Fire Temple.
*goes back to playing
bobcat
03-20-2003, 04:00 PM
I take it the US has those copies that come with Ocarina of Time/MasterQuest and WW.
I'm gonna get me one of those.
One Winged Angel
03-20-2003, 07:03 PM
Originally posted by bobcat
I take it the US has those copies that come with Ocarina of Time/MasterQuest and WW.
I'm gonna get me one of those.
You should, considering that it has those 2 games compatibe to the Gamecube, I can sell my N64 now.
... once Mario Kart for gamecube comes out
BlueFire
03-21-2003, 08:07 AM
3 days! :o
Shadow Fox
03-21-2003, 04:01 PM
For those not in the know, WW just got a 9.6 at IGN, and a 9.3 at Gamespot...
Three days never seemed longer...
-Official Ninja of [coming soon]...
bobcat
03-21-2003, 07:05 PM
If it sells out on launch, I'm gonna be p!ssed. I didn't preorder it as I thought it wouldn't be a good idea to import a preordered game (incase there's problems). So I decided to wait till it's on an importing website, then get it.
If it weren't for freeloader, i'd be waiting till May 30. (and I still wouldn't have Metroid)
Jason1
03-21-2003, 07:45 PM
Dunno if anyone noticed, the offical american Wind Waker website is up, but be warned, its flash-heavy!
www.zelda.com
Ginkasa
03-21-2003, 07:45 PM
Originally posted by BLueFire
3 days! :o
I have to wait four days... Babbage's won't get it until Tuesday...
:(
*shrugs and walks away*
GameMaster
03-21-2003, 10:14 PM
Originally posted by Jason1
Dunno if anyone noticed, the offical american Wind Waker website is up, but be warned, its flash-heavy!
www.zelda.com
They have some cool wallpaper there and a screensaver too! :D
BlueFire
03-22-2003, 11:13 AM
2 days ;o
GameMaster
03-22-2003, 07:14 PM
Four divided by two equals the number of days left until Wind Waker is released! :banana:
DarkMaster
03-22-2003, 07:31 PM
did anyone watch the video review for WW at ign?
:eek: :eek: :eek:
amazing
BlueFire
03-23-2003, 11:37 AM
1 day omfg :eek:
GameMaster
03-23-2003, 11:40 AM
3 days for me! Target gets it Wednesday March 26!
Mushlafa
03-23-2003, 11:54 AM
EB better get it tommorow...
Noooo!!!!
i was gone all day today. whie i was gone EB called and said i could pick my game up today...... but they closed now.
and i work all day tomorrow.
*bangs head on desk*
Jason1
03-23-2003, 10:07 PM
Like OMG Babbages(gamestop) called and they said I can pick up my copy tomorrow night! W00t!
bobcat
03-24-2003, 03:03 AM
Originally posted by Null
Noooo!!!!
i was gone all day today. whie i was gone EB called and said i could pick my game up today...... but they closed now.
and i work all day tomorrow.
*bangs head on desk*
If you were a real games freak (like me), you would ring up one of your bludger friends and get them to get it for you.
Like in my case i got my bludging friend to train it from his home to my work (about 30 minutes) and I gave him the money and he got it for me.
See? Good friends are what it's all about
Shadow Fox
03-24-2003, 11:05 AM
Originally posted by Jason1
Like OMG Babbages(gamestop) called and they said I can pick up my copy tomorrow night! W00t! Same here, at 9PM EST, though I'll need some gas to get there...
*thinks of begging someone for a lift to Software Etc*
-Official Ninja of [coming soon]...
Originally posted by bobcat
If you were a real games freak (like me), you would ring up one of your bludger friends and get them to get it for you.
Like in my case i got my bludging friend to train it from his home to my work (about 30 minutes) and I gave him the money and he got it for me.
See? Good friends are what it's all about
i dont have any friends that are bums and stay home.
all mine work too. ;p
bobcat
03-24-2003, 04:07 PM
Originally posted by Null
i dont have any friends that are bums and stay home.
all mine work too. ;p
Maybe you should consider getting some, for times like these.
BlueFire
03-24-2003, 04:19 PM
So yeah, Wind Waker has been released. Anyone have it yet? I still have to get it. :(
Gamer
03-24-2003, 06:45 PM
The dissapointing truth is that for some reason Wind Waker is not being released here untill the 26th!!! AH!!!!! F**K, what the heck, anyways, this hinders me greatly, anyone else manage to get one?
DarkMaster
03-24-2003, 06:49 PM
I just got my copy :D
Ginkasa
03-24-2003, 07:14 PM
*watches the clock until tomorrow comes*
*sigh*
*shrugs and walks away*
The Germanator
03-24-2003, 07:22 PM
Yeah, I guess I have to wait till tomorrow...Maybe I should have a marathon session with Master Quest before I get Wind Waker....
Jason1
03-24-2003, 10:57 PM
As I said in the other thread, I picked mine up at 6:45 CT, and Im loving it. I love the way link's eyes follow everything, and the characters are purty cool...sometimes halarious.
Mushlafa
03-25-2003, 08:24 AM
GOtta wait till the 26ths :(
Ginkasa
03-25-2003, 08:36 AM
Lucky! Babbage's called last afternoon and said that they got my game in so I went last night to pick it up :D
I finished the first dungeon right before I went to bed. I'm so happy :D
*remembers he has to go to school in a few minutes*
*sigh*
*shrugs and walks away*
Well, I got my copy just a few hours ago (what a great time to have Spring Break :D). So far the game has been great, I've finished the first dungeon as everyone else has.
And maybe to your surprise, I give the cel-shaded graphics two thumbs way, way, up.
DarkMaster
03-25-2003, 03:15 PM
The graphics are uncomprehendable. Absolutely awe-inspiring. The animation is so fluid and smooth. I cant wait to play it on pregressive scan :eek:
gamplay so far has been great, I havent played too much yet, Link is still in his pajamas (the craziness!!).
A truly amazing game.
Mushlafa
03-25-2003, 05:07 PM
assholes at my local EB wont give it to me till tommorow..
Jason1
03-25-2003, 05:14 PM
When you guys say you have beaten the first dungeon, I assume you mean the Forsaken Fortress?
GameMaster
03-25-2003, 07:18 PM
-1 day until Wind Waker comes out!!!
Originally posted by Jason1
When you guys say you have beaten the first dungeon, I assume you mean the Forsaken Fortress?
ShhhhhhhhhhhhhhhShhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Not everyone has the game yet...
DarkMaster
03-25-2003, 08:22 PM
Originally posted by Jason1
When you guys say you have beaten the first dungeon, I assume you mean the Forsaken Fortress?
for crying out loud, I haven't got to the first dungeon yet, please do not say what it is. I have waited for this game for a long time and during that time it took much effort to avoid listening to and reading WW info. just please don't say anything else, unless you put a spoiler warning. I know its not a huge spoiler and I'll be at the first dungeon in a matter of minutes, but I would liked to have been surprised.
BlueFire
03-26-2003, 09:22 PM
I got the game and I just wanna say
UBER
Mushlafa
03-26-2003, 09:43 PM
Aight... i finished my first sitting of the game :p.... i really love it so far.. the story is much better than the previous zelda games... fighting system is cool.. and i luv the expression on links face sometimes.. haha.. links a joker.. funny guy...
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