new Zelda screens and info

[DarkMaster]

The latest issue of Famitsu contains first looks at two items to be featured in the upcoming GameCube Zelda, including the "Takuto" (baton) mentioned in the recently confirmed official title. Also included in the issue is a first look at the game's Japanese logo, which comes complete with a boat and lots of Japanese characters.

While shown for the first time in screens, the baton's (or wand's) use is still unclear. The two screens in the magazine show Link wielding the baton with apparent care, his eyes seeming to follow its movement, showing off the animation detail. A dotted meter in the blackened upper area of the screen and three diamond shaped figures above Link's head seem to figure heavily into the use of the baton, although Nintendo has yet to reveal specifics on the matter. Perhaps it could act as a metronome for timing, which music may accompany. The magazine guesses that the wind will blow in the direction that the baton is pointing and also speculates as to the functions of the other on-screen icons. However the baton works, it seems to be the obvious replacement for the famed Ocarina of Time in the N64 version.

The magazine is a bit clearer on the use of the Deku Leaf. As shown in the below screens, Link approaches a cliff and seemingly has nowhere to go. That is, until he takes out his Deku Leaf, which can be used as a hang glider, allowing him to glide to the area below. The magazine speculates that the wind will have an affect on your use of the leaf and that you may not always be able to glide down.

Also revealed in the screens is a D-pad icon on the bottom left. Previous screens showed a map in this area. Unfortunately, Famitsu doesn't seem to know the meaning behind this icon.

deku leaf


the wand which controls the wind

this game continues to impress me