Last night Nintendo hit us with a slew of information regarding upcoming releases for the 3DS. A major reveal at the end of the event was that a new Zelda title would be coming to the portable system, along with some video footage.
Details were scarce, but what we know so far is that it the game will universe as the fan favourite ‘A Link to the Past’ for the SNES, with a completely original story.
The game will be the traditional top-down perspective of the classic games, though all assets will be rendered with 3D models. LInk adopts a look very familiar to those who have played the original titles, and the art style looks very crisp and vibrant.
Gameplay wise, the game seems to be keeping the true-but-trusted combat that has remained throughout the series. Weapons shown off in the game the staples, sword and bow as well as a hammer that will be used for puzzles and switches in dungeons. An interesting mechanic introduced will allow link to transform into a wall painting on a 2D plane and traverse the walls to reach hidden areas.
The game will play to the strengths of the 3DS with vertical movement between dungeon levels and some other fancy 3D effects. Enemies include the familiar bats, crows, chuchus and Stalfos, as well as a giant centipede as seen from the footage.
There is yet no title for the game. Is it a sequel or prequel to ‘A Link to the Past’? Only time will tell. Expect to hear more information around and After E3 later this year. Release date was said to be Holidays, 2013. Check out the reveal and gameplay footage below!
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