Zelda is definitely the series that needs some change.
I think I have heard other people mention this but I think you guys should listen and so should Nintendo as they make Zelda Wii:
Zelda games are getting to a point where its becoming a formula. Its becoming routine to do certain puzzles in the game. Dungeos are where the main action is and the in between action revolves around mini tasks that are not that cool anymore. I say they need to make new puzzles that are intriguing and more action based. People always think puzzles have to involve Link in an enclosed room and he is moving large metal boxes into the right place. Why cant there be more things like finding the right plce to land a precise shot that makes a cauldron of lava to fall on a wall or something. Other things is that there should be some very precise IR and motion based puzzles that once you completed should make you very satisfied.
I think Zelda games need more action esp in between Dungeons. There needs to horse riding battles with local troll gangs and these battles need to occur more than once and they need to have variety in them.
There needs to be an overall war. This is heavily involved in the story. The main bad guy is waging war against the Land of Hyrule and you are involved in fighting back against huge odds. The battles would involve fighting different kind of enemies each battle will introduce a different type of enemie but still have other types. They will have different fighting styles and Link will often be surrounded by them. There will be puzzle elements in this as well. There could be a group of cavalry that are charging and you have to find the right area to place a bomb which makes a bunch of boulders fall down on them. You have to load catpults with bombs and rocks, you have to support archers, you have to ride with your fellow cavalry, and you most importantly have to fight on the front lines with your infantry.
You may be thinking this is not like Zelda, but if they balance out the puzzle with the action this couldnt be any better for Zelda. This will be an excellent way to realy make the zelda games dull and complete. Going to dungeons is connected to the idea that you need to gain the trst of certain factions to help you fight the evil.
Controls....I am sorry but TP had the wanna be button motion that just wasnt cool. I think the quick sword slash that used to be with the A button should be mapped to the 1 : 1 control of the Wiimote. The advantage of this level of control is hitting enemies in unblocked areas of their body. Not all enemies will have these blindspots but when you are trying to hit them slashing high, low, left and right. Next is the strong hits like jump attack. You hold A button and there are specific up, down, right, and left. Pressing a button pulls out your shield waving the nunchuk knocks your shield in certain directions, it can also defelect arrows and such. ALos LINK should be able to thrust and stab in an enemie while hold A, this is something people have wanted for years.
next Items. In TP some items were rarely used and some were used too much. They gotta find uses for items throughout the game and they also dont need wacky Ball and Chains. I suggest cooler items like an Indiana Jones style whip.
SO here is people I know its long but its worth it. Most of Nintendo's major series have taken huge leaps with the Wii. MP3 used some of the best FPS controls I have ever used. SMG created a level design that will never be forgotten in video game history. Zelda has yet to make its big leap. Zelda's huge eap could be this war desgn I suggested and if they really want to awe the industry they can make 1 : 1 controls. If Zelda can look much better than SMG and do all this stuff were gonna see success that makes SMG look normal.
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