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Old 28-11-2006, 9:55 AM   #1
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Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

Zelda is out very soon for the Gamecube, but I have not a single review yet.

I want to know how it compares to the Wii version.

Has anyone any info on the Cube version.
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Old 28-11-2006, 12:15 PM   #2
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

From what ive heard its exactly the same minus widescreen support and the controller funcionality which is all part of the praise its getting. Saying that they have said how great a story led game it is of around 60 hours gameplay so im sure its still top of any gamecube list
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

Is it just me that feels they're holding back the reviewers of the Gamecube version in fear that it gets the same or almost the same score as the Wii version & so taking a bit of wind from the Wiis killer app sails?
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Old 29-11-2006, 8:04 AM   #4
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

I have just been looking for these as well, as I am not getting a Wii for a few months, but want the new Zelda game!

Not even a review on Gamerankings!
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Old 29-11-2006, 11:22 AM   #5
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

Well I currently have this on pre-order for the GC and have also been concerned by the lack of reviews. I may just have to cancel and go for the Wii version. The only thing I was concerned about was the control of Zelda on the Wii, I think I'd prefer traditional control on this one.
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Old 29-11-2006, 11:27 AM   #6
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

Well Famitsu reviewed the GC version and gave it 38/40. The same as the Wii version, So I wouldn't be too concerned guys
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Old 29-11-2006, 12:59 PM   #7
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

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Well Famitsu reviewed the GC version and gave it 38/40. The same as the Wii version, So I wouldn't be too concerned guys
Apparently one reviewer liked the GC version with one prefering the Wii, I have a feeling it will be down to how you feel about the control system I'm getting my boys the GC version as I'll wait a while to see what the overall concensus is regards the Wii, that and prices should drop pretty quickly knowing ninty.
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

i dont care what the review is im getting it
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

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i dont care what the review is im getting it
me too, the NTSC GC one that is, I've had it pre-ordered & paid for since july! Here's a little taster for Zelda cubeys. P.S I must admit I'd rather have the traditional left handed Link & the GC controls. btw I've deliberately not checked up on the videos for this game so I'm not sure how old this is, but it does look good!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50eaZqFmbZE
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

http://www.zelda.com/universe/game/t...s/download.jsp
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

http://uk.media.cube.gamespy.com/med...38/vids_1.html
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

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Well Famitsu reviewed the GC version and gave it 38/40. The same as the Wii version, So I wouldn't be too concerned guys
Good to hear, I'll keep my GC pre-order then!
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

just had a blast on the JPN version - looks very nice.

widescreen, too (i thought it wasn't going to be?)

i'll need to get a US version though, as i can't read japanese
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

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widescreen, too (i thought it wasn't going to be?)
Eh!?!?! You sure about that? or was the picture just stretched to fit the 16:9 screen?

Man I hope you're right and it's the same in the PAL version.
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

i'll post a pic. it didn't look stretched to me
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

apologies for the crap white balance, and camera shake

16:9 fixed screen. first pic is title screen. second is opening dialogue bit.





as far as i can tell it's definitely not stretched, otherwise the text would look funny.

either way, looks great to me
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

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as far as i can tell it's definitely not stretched, otherwise the text would look funny.

either way, looks great to me
Nice pics man. But I think that Link's head looks a bit wide in that pic, seems to be stretched...

Ah well. Still as you said it looks good enough. I never noticed the lack of 16:9 support on the GC before anyway.
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

hmmm...i'd have to see it on the wii to compare.

although the text isn't distorted, so i dunno

i'm still ordering the US version anyway
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

That pic definitely looks stretched to me. Is there Widescreen option in the games setup screen ?. If not, then it wont be in widescreen.

1up.com have just previewed the Jap version and they say that its not in widescreen:

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3155665
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

That does look stretched to me and similar to the picture I get with my GC on the plasma!
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

Play.com are now saying "sold out" for the Cube version. Is there a limited number coming to the UK ?
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

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Play.com are now saying "sold out" for the Cube version. Is there a limited number coming to the UK ?
I'd recommend pre-ordering it ASAP to be honest. Nobody really knows but Ninty could limit the release quota for the GC version.

Shame that 1up web page link looks dead.

Edit: the link is working now.

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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

ah well, maybe it isn't widescreen

i can't read japanese, so wouldn't have a clue how to find the relevant setup option.

still, it'll do for me
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

those screen pictures are definately squashed. It's meant for 4:3. The US NTSC version is available for pre-order from playasia. Dec12th, not long now!
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

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I'd recommend pre-ordering it ASAP to be honest. Nobody really knows but Ninty could limit the release quota for the GC version.

Shame that 1up web page link looks dead.

Edit: the link is working now.
Well I have mine on pre-order from HMV, I really hope they honour it!
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Well I have mine on pre-order from HMV, I really hope they honour it!
I have mine pre-ordered with Gameplay. I couldn't justify a wii purchase just for Zelda.

Edit: I just saw on the Eurogamer forums that Play.com have emailed people saying there are shortages....

I'm thinking of ordering Cube Zelda from HMV too just to be sure. I must have a copy by the 20th when I am on hols till the new year.

How are HMV with pre-orders?

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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

The circles around the c and R on the first shot look squashed to me so stretched 4:3, probably...


I'm sitting on the fence, I don't want to buy the cube one now if we're going to get a Wii next year, but I know my family would like to play Zelda at Christmas, decisions, decisions...

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How are HMV with pre-orders?
Normally quite a while - be prepared to wait!
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Normally quite a while - be prepared to wait!
Bah.... I'll stick with Gameplay and hope for the best...
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Re: Zelda - Where are the reviews ??

I just hope this comes, there are some rumours flying around that we may not even see the GC version in this country!
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