Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword [SPOILERS]

[Lozmaster]

Waiting to see how much input delay there is before I shell out $70 for this.

A very tiny amount. Got lucky and managed to play a demo of skyward sword, if you watch videos of it you can see it, but it is unnoticeable when you're playing.

Personally, my biggest issue with skyward sword is that, despite all the motion controls, the items don't seem to do anything special with it other than letting you swing a sword diagonally.
Granted, I stopped watching trailers a while ago to save the anticipation for when I actually get to play the game, but of the items I have seen, (the bow, slingshot, beetle, bombs, sword) none of them are exactly revolutionary, and all have equivilants to previous games in the serious. (Rolling bombs = bombchus and Beetle = the numerous ways you could control flying birds, though obviously its slightly more important than that.)

While there is a certain coolfactor to doing 1-1 movement with a sword, I got that already way back when with red steel 2.

[ChaosCorpse]

Thanks for saving me the trouble of making a thread. Just got back from the 25th anniversary concert myself, and I think you guys will be impressed with that bonus CD. Played the demo while I was there and met saw Konji Kondo and Eiji Aonuma. Aonuma was joking about how Miyamoto was getting to old to come to America regularly. Kondo seemed either a bit bashful or impatient, couldn't tell, but he was surprised at the applause whenever he said anything and kept wanting the audience to just let him finish.

Demo was the same as the one recorded at the E3; had 3 parts to it. Boss battle, dungeon, and flying. Controls really aren't that bad, but I admit it does look a bit awkward holding the sword so far ahead of you while walking if you hold the controller the wrong way.

Back on the music, here's a good idea of what to expect while I find a good way to upload my "voice recording".

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Plus Kondo played a piano solo of Grandma's theme from Wind Waker, and of course, the "surprise" Skyward sword theme.

At first to be honest I was a little disappointed; I have heard Hyrule Castle orchestrated numerous times. That quickly changed as the performance went on. Surprisingly Wind Waker's Medley caught me off guard and was very moving. The ocarina melody suite was basically instrumental section introductions, but bringing them all together with Saria's Song at the end was epic. Boss battles was kinda a let down, and Kakariko village was calming, but nothing impressive. The anniversary medley was nice since it had several newer pieces in it that have not been orchestrated before. Ganondorf is as expected. The next suite was nice but sort of blended in at that point. Gerudo valley was an outstanding piece, as was the rest of the performance from there. I was personally surprised how much I enjoyed the Great Fairy's theme, but the harp performers were magnificent.

Anyway, awesome CD on the way for those who preorder .

/hype ... Oh wait, you haven't heard my cheap recording yet.

[Raph589]

Eldin's volcano:

Earth temple:

[Kirov]

I really must get around to Pre-ordering this. I wasn't all that interested at first. I've been a bit indifferent towards recent entries in the Zelda series. The only thing I did like was the art. I know a lot don't like it but I think it's the perfect blend between WW and TP, and a good choice for the Wii's graphical limitations. But I must say the more I have seen and found out the more hyped I've become. Every time Miyamoto gets on stage to talk about it he seems to get tongue tied trying to explain how great it is so I'd be mad not to buy it.

Some stuff from the 25th anniversary concert.

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More program Scans

[Link]

Wow. When they played the Ganondorf Battle music from Wind Waker, I jumped out of my seat. That was cool! I love that theme so much.

[ChaosCorpse]

-vid snip-

I was a bit further back so I believe the audio balance of my recording was a bit better than these. Granted mine are only audio and only in two files; 45 mins and 25 mins respectively. I'll try to upload it to rapidshare or whatever sometime this week and if anyone feels like splicing it into individual song files feel free.

Also spent a limited time searching, but since the Skyward sword song was a bonus after a long period of applause where the program said it ended, I think many of those who were recording left. (Merchandise lines were a peach, so people ran to get ahead. That and getting in line for the demos again).

EDIT: Looking up further at those trailers; they were showing in the hall before the show in English. It didn't occur to me to record that.

[Lozmaster]

Wow. When they played the Ganondorf Battle music from Wind Waker, I jumped out of my seat. That was cool! I love that theme so much.

So do you still insist they shouldn't have reorchestrated ocarinas music for the 3d rerelease

[Link]

Yes, I do.

In any case, what are your guys' favorite themes from each Zelda game? Mine would be :

NES Zelda; Dungeon Theme - It's awesome when you have 1 heart left and the music skips a note or two.

Zelda II : The Adventure of Link; Overworld Theme - Neat variation of the original theme.

A Link to the Past; Dark Mountain and Forest - This song gives me that ultimate feeling of being alone on a mission.

Link's Awakening; Tal Tal Heights - Such a nostalgic song for me. It's also extremely fun to play on piano. The best variation of the original Zelda theme, I believe.

Ocarina of Time; Hyrule Field - This song is beautiful and perfectly paints the picture of Hyrule Field for me.

Majora's Mask; Astral Observatory - This one is a very hard decision for me. I chose this because it feels very magical to me.

Oracle of Ages and Seasons; Overworld - I don't really remember much of this game, but I do remember the overworld being the same as Link's Awakening. I love this song, but since Tal Tal Heights takes it for Link's Awakening, the Oracle games get this one.

Four Swords; Title Theme - I absolutely adore this theme. It's the same as the Oracle games' intro, I think. I'm sad I can't find a very good quality version of it.

Wind Waker; Farewell Hyrule King - This is the hardest decision for me of all of the games. I love so many of the Wind Waker themes so much, but if I'm only to name one, it would have to be this beautiful interpretation of the Hyrule Castle theme from A Link to the Past. I also play this on piano a lot.

Four Swords Adventures; Lake Hylia - This is the song I remember the most from playing through this game so many years ago.

Minish Cap; Dark Hyrule Castle - I've always been a big fan of the original Hyrule Castle theme in A Link to the Past. This is a nice spin off of it. This also was a tough decision - the runner up being the Hyrule Town theme.

Twilight Princess; Hyrule Field Theme - I have to argue that this is the best overworld theme for any Zelda game out there. I don't know what it is about it, but it's awesome. It gives that feeling of badassery.

Phantom Hourglass; The Great Sea - This is the one I remember the most from my play through a few years ago. I was never really a fan of the DS games, but this song I do remember from the game.

Spirit Tracks; Overworld - As I said before, I'm not much of a fan of the DS Zelda games, but this song echoes in my memory of this game. It's quite a nice theme and fits the train stuff very well.

[Connor]

Hmm I haven't looked at anything Skyward Sword related because I don't like to be spoiled.
While I love Zelda games I was a bit tired of the lack of difficulty. God forbid you should die to a boss. I'm pretty sure it took me one try to beat Ganondorf in TP. Like..no. That shouldn't happen.
Glad to hear Skyward should be more difficult. It's what I've needed in these past Zelda games. And Majora's Mask tier sidequests? YESPLEASE.

[ChaosCorpse]

Annnd the video links for the concert have been taken down. I would have assumed as much, and knew that uploading to youtube would be a bad idea in the first place. I'll have mine up sometime later this week assuming anyone still wants to listen to it. There's a bit of rustling and static here and there, but still sounds pretty good.

EDIT: I haven't looked up too much for the sake of spoilers myself, but from the demo, I can say one thing. The villain is diamonds.

[Mark]

Luckily I was able to check out most of the symphony before they were being removed. Can't wait for the CD.

As for songs; I'm too lazy to go through all of the games, but some favorites that come to mind are Song of Healing, Sailing in Wind Waker (original, and Ganondorf version), and some of the boss themes from the N64 games.

[ShinkuDragon]

pineapple you mark, i've been dodging this game and all info possible just to not be hyped, and this pineappleing thread just blew that up.

>Load-o-sidequests
>1:1
>flying birds
>zelda game
>forge.

simply pineapple you.

[Berzerk]

My body is more than ready. First god damned Wii game that I've wanted in the past 2 years.

[Punch]

Is it too late to pre-order the bundle?

[Smooth Criminal]

Love the Gerudo Desert theme in Ocarina of Time. The acoustic guitar, midi trumpets, and that percussion easily make it one of my favorite themes. Hyrule Field in Twilight Princess is another favorite of mine also.

[Piggy 2.0]

pineapple year, gonna go pre-order this in a few minutes.

[Mark]

pineapple you mark, i've been dodging this game and all info possible just to not be hyped, and this pineappleing thread just blew that up.

>Load-o-sidequests
>1:1
>flying birds
>zelda game
>forge.

simply pineapple you.

>See thread about Skyward Sword
>Want to avoid information about it
>Go in anyway

???

[Takebacker]

Thread title nor the text leading up to specific details aren't at all indicative of said details being spoiled.

Regardless though, zelda games always go above and beyond any amount of hype that could possibly be generated so shinku shouldn't be legitimately angry.

[Mark]

How about no? What else would a thread about THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SKYWARD SWORD contain? He goofed bad and it was his own damn fault.

Now post some freaking Zelda.

[ShinkuDragon]

How about no? What else would a thread about THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SKYWARD SWORD contain? He goofed bad and it was his own damn fault.

Now post some freaking Zelda.

>thread says "less than a month to go"
>go in expecting to read the date of release in the first post, with huge doses of non/slight-spoilering "DO WANT"
>SPOILERS, SPOILERS EVERYWHERE.
>no date of release anywhere.

you tricked me and you know it.