[teezzy]

Am i just out of the loop or is there a distinctive lack of hype surrounding Tears of the Kingdom in comparison to prior Zelds titles?

Maybe im just aging, but i cant help but feel like this game just isnt getting all that much excitement/fanfare

Youd think after the success of BotW that Zelda fans would be super vocal about what the sequel could be

Idk, i recall so much excitement online for BotW, Skyward Sword, Twilight Princess, etc

Am i wrong?

 

[Zeta Dragoon]

Am i just out of the loop or is there a distinctive lack of hype surrounding Tears of the Kingdom in comparison to prior Zelds titles?

Maybe im just aging, but i cant help but feel like this game just isnt getting all that much excitement/fanfare

Youd think after the success of BotW that Zelda fans would be super vocal about what the sequel could be

Idk, i recall so much excitement online for BotW, Skyward Sword, Twilight Princess, etc

Am i wrong?

BotW from its first hint teaser trailer was a vast unimaginable Studio Ghibli like Zelda and a complete reversal of Skyward Swords liner and limited design to a gigantic Skyrim/Fallout/Red Dead Redemption scale open world.

Tears of the Kingdom is very similar to BotW and really can't match that sheer hype first impression especially after the vague as fuck Nintendo marketing that has only now in the past month opened up.

 

[MildWolverine]

When people started learning that it's the exact same map, and they saw that the graphics really didn't improve, in some cases they look worse. Yes there is an underworld and Air bits, but... for real the same map, the same bullshit, stables with NPCs that give menial quests.

Also breakable fucking weapons, that's a bee in the bonnets of even BotW fanatics, and Nintendo just kept that shit in here again.

The entire "Nuts and Bolts + Zelda" thing is turning people off too. It looks finnicky

 

[teezzy]

Its the same map?!!



Wtffff

 

[Calcium]

The entire "Nuts and Bolts + Zelda" thing is turning people off too. It looks finnicky

This is one of the few things I know about the new Zelda and I don't like it at all. It's just not something I'd ever want in a Zelda game, so my hype levels are almost zero.

 

[teezzy]

@MildWolverine

Plz elaborate thx

 

[Hinedorf]

BotW was the first Switch game so there was probably more hype for that than BotW.

To be fair the console surpassed the original hype and this is the first time Nintendo made a direct Zelda sequel let alone on the same console

 

[Arkam]

I am super hyped. And in my circle of friends there is a lot of buzz.

The thread we had here kinda got derailed when the game leaked last week and spoilers/impressions were in the wild.

 

[Chozofication]

Zelda fans that don't just like botw because it's Zelda or because it's an open world style are not going to be pleased with this game.

It's a glorified expansion pack with vehicle building. The only thing i'm interested in is the story, which i'll watch later.

 

[Zeta Dragoon]

I'll say this again.

You could make a Zelda game that combines BotWs world, towns and traversal with Elden Rings gear, weapon system, magic, enemy variety, side areas, catacombs, massive legacy dungeons and have a game that would make an extremely strong case for being the best game ever made and the outright Zelda successor that eclipses Ocarina of Time.

Spoiler: TotK Spoilers

Tears of the Kingdom doesn't do that. It can't since it still relies on the weapon degradation mechanic, abit heavily upgraded via fusion function instead of using linear progression for gear and weapon upgrades. I think Dark Souls and Elden Ring have in part taken that mantle from Zelda.

I think Nintendo is wrong and the Zelda series has lost a lot of its identity to have removed all of the Ocarina of Time formula instead of keeping the best parts. Open world was not worth the trade off, you could still have had worlds that eclipsed Twilight Princess in scope while keeping the best of the old mechanics.

 

[ProgenitorCastle]

Hype for games does not guarantee they will be good. I myself was burned by games I anticipated, from trusted studios and the like, that seemed like guaranteed hits but ended up sucking...it doesn't seem common to get a hyped game that either meets or even exceeds the expectations from the hype period

 

[Nikana]

The hype is definitely there. It's gonna do crazy numbers.

 

[JORMBO]

I see tons of hype. This and FF16 are my two most hyped games this year.

 

[Snes nes]

I'm indifferent and cautiously optimistic

 

[Rock And Roll]

The game stores in my town are doing a midnight launch. How rare are those now? Hype is there my guy.

 

[FactsAreDead]

I'm just staying away from any Zelda-threads because too many assholes think they can decide what counts as spoilers for others.

 

[Snes nes]

I'm just staying away from any Zelda-threads because too many assholes think they can decide what counts as spoilers for others.

c'mon shinji

 

[Cravis]

Six years. SIX YEARS and what we get is basically Breath of the Wild 1.5. Plus you just know Nintendo is gonna launch it with their next console and try to get everyone to buy it again.

Nah Nintendo, I'm good.

 

[DonDonDonPata]

Nintendo's marketing has been awful for the game and the millions who wanna get it don't need to be hyped

 

[WesternBlood]

It isn't Metroid Prime 4, so I remain ambivalent.

 

[zebraStraw]

Idk, maybe its what forums we hang out on? Game is going to sell huge.

I just personally don't want to play a BOTW 2 anymore than I do Death Stranding 2. The environment was the adventure in both games. Once you do that, you've done that.

 

[TaySan]

I think it will do fine, but I'm more excited for Pikmin 4

 

[Stifler's Mom]

Six years. SIX YEARS and what we get is basically Breath of the Wild 1.5.

This.
I think I am fine having played through the whole of BotW.

I can imagine my 10 year old son liking this a lot, though.

 

[Franky Family]

Am i just out of the loop or is there a distinctive lack of hype surrounding Tears of the Kingdom in comparison to prior Zelds titles?

Maybe im just aging, but i cant help but feel like this game just isnt getting all that much excitement/fanfare

Youd think after the success of BotW that Zelda fans would be super vocal about what the sequel could be

Idk, i recall so much excitement online for BotW, Skyward Sword, Twilight Princess, etc

Am i wrong?

Hype was greater for TLoZ Wii U (that was the title we were given for years before we knew it would be BOTW for Wii and Switch both) across various boards. But I feel like Discord has blown up in recent years, especially 2020 to present. They hype levels are there, but are definitely dispersed more now. Take a spin near your local game store right before midnight if you have the time and if the lines reach 150-400 people then that will be around the same level of support that Halo 4 had going for it opening night preceding game's release

With TLoZ Wii U we were in the dark and had to rely on imagination. We knew from the year 2019 that BOTWs sequel would be a direct sequel continuing close to where BOTW left off, so the situation is completely different considering that BOTW was a huge jump from where SS had us. TOTK is like BOTW 1.5-2.0 so a lot of people are hyped, but mainly the fans of BOTW. Before BOTW was released, fans had no idea but saw how amazing it looked in the trailer. With TOTK, we can go in and have a clearer idea so people are a bit more willing to sit still and wait. There is still excitement, but with BOTW the world was shocked to see such a massive step up. The hype for BOTW was unreal mah boy

 

[Dr. Farnsgoth]

Hahahaha wtf it's the same map?

 

[HE1NZ]

It looks like a 2010 PS3 game and plays the same as the previous one.
Nintendo should just bring their games to PC because emulating Zelda has become mainstream. I know a few people who hyped about emulating next Zelda. Nobody is hyped to play on a outdated console.

 

[FactsAreDead]

Hahahaha wtf it's the same map?

It looks like a 2010 PS3 game and plays the same as the previous one.
Nintendo should just bring their games to PC because emulating Zelda has become mainstream. I know a few people who hyped about emulating next Zelda. Nobody is hyped to play on a outdated console.

 

[miona's shoulder monkey]

It's the same fucking game, that's what. Totally safe even where they should have mixed things up.

I'm just staying away from any Zelda-threads because too many assholes think they can decide what counts as spoilers for others.

Yet here you are, remaining unspoiled. Gotta whine over videogame like a giant baby.

 

[Dr. Farnsgoth]

Actually, is this a lowkey remake of BOTW? Like, they realised how shit it was but didn't want to admit it and piss off all the retarded weebs that loved it, so they just make the same game and add some dungeons?

 

[Stilton Disco]

It looks like a 2010 PS3 game and plays the same as the previous one.
Nintendo should just bring their games to PC because emulating Zelda has become mainstream. I know a few people who hyped about emulating next Zelda. Nobody is hyped to play on a outdated console.

Define 'mainstream'. I know it gets a lot of discussion, but like how you'd be forgiven for assuming everyone has a 4090 by how much they're discussed online, it's easy to overestimate the enthusiast market due to them being a very vocal minority.

Do we have any actual figures on how many people are using emulation, particularly for currently available games and systems?

 

[miona's shoulder monkey]

so they just make the same game and add some dungeons?

Yes, no.

 

[Mickmrly]

Actually, is this a lowkey remake of BOTW? Like, they realised how shit it was but didn't want to admit it and piss off all the retarded weebs that loved it, so they just make the same game and add some dungeons?

I think it is more like a traditional sequel that doesn't rock the boat too much but adds a little bit here and there. It isn't as hype worthy but at least it isn't cratering the franchise.

 

[Eneru]

When are the first reviews dropping?

 

[FactsAreDead]

When are the first reviews dropping?

When do I get a cute gf?

 

[Dr. Farnsgoth]

Retarded weeb alert

 

[Stilton Disco]

When do I get a cute gf?

Depends, have you lost weight and stopped being so German yet?

 

[Bernd Lauert]

You're out of the loop. The hype is gigantic, at least in Japan.

 

[HE1NZ]

Define 'mainstream'. I know it gets a lot of discussion, but like how you'd be forgiven for assuming everyone has a 4090 by how much they're discussed online, it's easy to overestimate the enthusiast market due to them being a very vocal minority.

Do we have any actual figures on how many people are using emulation, particularly for currently available games and systems?

Some of my normie friends who never seen a Nintendo console with their own eyes surprised me recently by saying they hyped for Zelda. They are emulating BoTW and loving it.

 

[Saruhashi]

Define 'mainstream'. I know it gets a lot of discussion, but like how you'd be forgiven for assuming everyone has a 4090 by how much they're discussed online, it's easy to overestimate the enthusiast market due to them being a very vocal minority.

Do we have any actual figures on how many people are using emulation, particularly for currently available games and systems?

The sales figures for some of the Switch releases, and the console itself, at least show that Nintendos stuff is about as mainstream as you can get outside of Fortnite and Minecraft etc.

I don't think there is any way in the world that this one outsells BOTW but I'd imagine it will do pretty well.

 

[Saruhashi]

Hype was greater for TLoZ Wii U (that was the title we were given for years before we knew it would be BOTW for Wii and Switch both) across various boards. But I feel like Discord has blown up in recent years, especially 2020 to present. They hype levels are there, but are definitely dispersed more now. Take a spin near your local game store right before midnight if you have the time and if the lines reach 150-400 people then that will be around the same level of support that Halo 4 had going for it opening night preceding game's release

With TLoZ Wii U we were in the dark and had to rely on imagination. We knew from the year 2019 that BOTWs sequel would be a direct sequel continuing close to where BOTW left off, so the situation is completely different considering that BOTW was a huge jump from where SS had us. TOTK is like BOTW 1.5-2.0 so a lot of people are hyped, but mainly the fans of BOTW. Before BOTW was released, fans had no idea but saw how amazing it looked in the trailer. With TOTK, we can go in and have a clearer idea so people are a bit more willing to sit still and wait. There is still excitement, but with BOTW the world was shocked to see such a massive step up. The hype for BOTW was unreal mah boy

I would have said that the pre-switch plus BOTW hype was up there with the biggest hype in gaming. Even the first year of Switch releases felt kind of huge?

This is pretty much more of the same BOTW stuff. If you loved that then probably will at least like this. If you hated BOTW then I doubt you'd like this at all and honestly why would Nintendo pitch a BOTW sequel to people who didn't like BOTW?

We always criticise that on here when games come out that seem like they don't even really have an audience. Forspoken. Redfall. That LOTR Gollum game. "Who is this even for?"

Then when you get a BOTW sequel that is more or less "here is more of the same stuff for people who liked the first one" people are up in arms because it's not a totally new game.

Will wait and see if it's actually the same map and actually the same shrines before passing judgment here.