Skyrim is $40. meh.

S0lidSnake

[QUOTE="Pedro"]

[QUOTE="dvader654"]Motion controls are going to cause some differences in opinion as everyone seems to have a different opinion on them. Now I don't know about recalibrating, I have never had to recalibrate the wiimote unless it turns off, do you mean recentering the cursor cause that is something else entirely. I would say a standard control setup would make for a more comfortable experience but in no way more superior as you can't do what you do in this game with normal controls. The sword combat is much more involved than anything with a controller, going to go back to Skyrim is going to be a pain after this. The gameplay is far better with this, no other Zelda game is as much fun to control and fight in at least to me. There are a few hiccups where you may not get the exact move you want but I am ok with that when the game gives me an experience you can't get anywhere else.Articuno76

Yes, I am refering to the need to re-center by using the D-pad.

The combat is more involved in the sense that you have to do more physical action to perform a simple task and nothing beyond that. I think there is a confusion between doing something different to accomplish the same task as better. There are a lot of things that can simply be executed with a button push or analog stick instead of motion controls. Most the times it felt as it was simply added on for the sake of having motion controls. I understand that they needed to drive the "need" for motion controls home since the Wii is all about motion controls but in the end it really does not make the game any better; more interactive? Yes but not better.

Beyond that I think the people who would be WOWed by this game would be mostly Zelda fans because it does not offer the same level of visual polish or storytelling as other games. However, the dungeons are well design and well thought out. The game is good but the sensation that you are playing an "old" game is very strong from the visuals to gameplay.

[QUOTE="dvader654"]Motion controls are going to cause some differences in opinion as everyone seems to have a different opinion on them. Now I don't know about recalibrating, I have never had to recalibrate the wiimote unless it turns off, do you mean recentering the cursor cause that is something else entirely. I would say a standard control setup would make for a more comfortable experience but in no way more superior as you can't do what you do in this game with normal controls. The sword combat is much more involved than anything with a controller, going to go back to Skyrim is going to be a pain after this. The gameplay is far better with this, no other Zelda game is as much fun to control and fight in at least to me. There are a few hiccups where you may not get the exact move you want but I am ok with that when the game gives me an experience you can't get anywhere else.Pedro

Yes, I am refering to the need to re-center by using the D-pad.

The combat is more involved in the sense that you have to do more physical action to perform a simple task and nothing beyond that. I think there is a confusion between doing something different to accomplish the same task as better. There are a lot of things that can simply be executed with a button push or analog stick instead of motion controls. Most the times it felt as it was simply added on for the sake of having motion controls. I understand that they needed to drive the "need" for motion controls home since the Wii is all about motion controls but in the end it really does not make the game any better; more interactive? Yes but not better.

Beyond that I think the people who would be WOWed by this game would be mostly Zelda fans because it does not offer the same level of visual polish or storytelling as other games. However, the dungeons are well design and well thought out. The game is good but the sensation that you are playing an "old" game is very strong from the visuals to gameplay.

dvader,

I just want to say how entertaining it's been reading your emotions go up an down in this thread. First, you were optimistic and hopeful about the game. Then, you seemed bothered by the 7.5. You showed how the reviewer may have been unfair for penalizing SS for being more of the same, where games like CoD and Skyrim were not. Then you got the game and, to me, sounded disappointed. Maybe the 7.5 was right? Not much to do in the sky, and a different feel. Now, you seem to be excited as you discover more about the game! It's been a good read.

I just started playing and am still in Skyloft. I'm liking this intro. Yea, it's a bit long and as a Zelda veteran I don't need all the tutorials. But its making me feel attached and "at home" in Skyloft. Definitely good, seeing as you go back there during the course of the game. If something bad were to happen to it, I can tell I'll already feel emotionally attached to saving it.

Grieverr

I got the demo and loved it, but part of my brain doesn't want to part with £40 for a platformer. I will rent it though.

DeX2010

Slow start worse than Twilight Princess? Ugh. TP's start was abysmal beyond words, it really messed up the first impression of the game.RandoIph