Zelda remake likely for WiiU launch?

It's obviously going to be awhile before Ninty is able to crank out another full-fleged Zelda.

Therefore I think that it's very likely Nintendo will release an HD remake of a Zelda alongside the WiiU; sort of like they did with OoT 3D.

I think that both WW and TP are likely. Were they, for example, to release a version of TP that looks similar to the tech demo they showed at the last E3 I think it would sell very well.

Please don't think I'm saying they SHOULD pour resources into re-releasing a game most of us have already played; I just think it's very likely.

Anyways, were they to do this what Zelda do you think is the most likely and which one would you prefer?

It's definitely a possibility, and would certainly sell systems. It seems like they might release Twilight Princess with the upgraded graphics shown in the tech demo. Personally, I'd prefer a remake of Majora's Mask if they did go this route.

i don't really think there's a big chance of happening, honestly.BrunoBRS

I think there is a zero percent chance

Personally i dont think it is going to happen. Sure it would be nice to see our favorite Zelda game in a nice resolution all clear and very detailed with high rez textures and everything but... meh. I'd much perfer a new Zelda.

I don't see it happening. OoT was a remake that would really sell. I honestly don't think upgrading WW, MM or TP would be that profitable for Ninty.

And the new Zelda has easily been in development for a year, maybe more.

I doubt it. The Wii U will obviously bring back the Virtual Console and Gamecube games will obviously be available for the Wii U Virtual Console. If Wind Waker is released on the Wii U VC, they you'll be able to play every single console Zelda game on the Wii U (assuming that they'll also release FSA on the VC) for a cheap price.

Zelda remakes are better suited on handhelds.

I think the chances of this happening are roughly nil, OoT 3D was a cautionary tale as much as it was an example of what they could do. They aren't going to lead the Wii U with a remake, it already has enough older games like Arkham City and Ninja Gaiden 3 coming with it, if Nintendo launches a game, its going to be a new game, not a remake. And its definitely not going to be a new Zelda. Sepewrath

I dont see that happening

Agree...tho how well did OoT on 3DS sold?..can't imagine those that have already got it/completed it would get it again? Rather a new game to be honest...better not be those mini games compilation...& if it is better not be bundle with the system (so its added to cost of the system)superbuuman

A complete reinvisioning of ALTTP in fully 3D with motion controls would be mind blowing. But I hope they just come out with a new one.

It doesn't really make sense to create a remake of Wind Waker or Twilight Princess. Both aren't that old to begin with anyway, neither would benefit from being remade with the WiiU's controller set up or hardware.

What else would they release, besides another Mario??????

What else would they release, besides another Mario??????

ZamboniGamer

Smaller IPs, such as Pikmin, Wii __, Pilotwings, or maybe even something new

A complete reinvisioning of ALTTP in fully 3D with motion controls would be mind blowing. But I hope they just come out with a new one.

NaveedLife

I'm confused by this "I wish for a 3D ALTTP" I see on these boards. To me that is exactly what OoT was.

3D Link to the Past.

If they remake a game it will probably be A Link to the Past because Aonuma said that he wanted to remake A Link to the Past because it is his favorite game and it is the reason he creates video games.

His first game Marvelous Another Treasure Island when he was at Nintendo R&D2 was a clone of A Link to the Past.

If they remake a game it will probably be A Link to the Past because Aonuma said that he wanted to remake A Link to the Past because it is his favorite game and it is the reason he creates video games.

His first game Marvelous Another Treasure Island when he was at Nintendo R&D2 was a clone of A Link to the Past.

Nintendo_Ownes7

Project Moonfall is trying for Majora's Mask on the 3DS, and I really think the chances of this are non-existent. Would be nice though.

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If they remake a game it will probably be A Link to the Past because Aonuma said that he wanted to remake A Link to the Past because it is his favorite game and it is the reason he creates video games.

His first game Marvelous Another Treasure Island when he was at Nintendo R&D2 was a clone of A Link to the Past.

Meinhard1

Project Moonfall is trying for Majora's Mask on the 3DS, and I really think the chances of this are non-existent. Would be nice though.

WiiCubeM1

Honestly, now that OoT has been done the only other Zelda I ever see getting remade is ALttP.

LoZ would be pointless as there was no story.
AoL is disliked by a lot of people.
MM might be remade for the 3DS off the back of the success of OoT and the demand for it.
WW, TP and SS are all to early and not enough advancements have been made with the series to warrant remakes (though I would love WW in HD or 3D).
LA, OoA/S, MC don't require it, just release them on the 3DS virtual console (which LA has and MC is an ambassador game).
PH and ST, again to new to be remade and I don't think enough people enjoyed them to warrant remakes.

Which just leaves ALttP, it has a great story, and enough advancements have been made with the series to make it viable, my only concern is how well a top down game can be recreated in a fully 3D environment, I mean it was different when the series shifted from 2D to 3D because OoT was a new game and new things where expected, but ALttP is a 2D game, it's designed to be in 2D, it also happens to be possibly the second most loved game in the series, after OoT, and if Nintendo did decide to go ahead with this and they messed it up, it has the potential to actually kill the Zelda franchise, and while I think it's the only game really worth considering for a remake, I also think the risk involved it to great.

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Project Moonfall is trying for Majora's Mask on the 3DS, and I really think the chances of this are non-existent. Would be nice though.

GunSmith1_basic

I would love to see A Link to the Past remade in 3D. That would take a lot of work, though. I would say an HD version of Twilight Princess would be the most likely game.

I'm guessing they'll probably come out with a new game. The devs already said they're going to come out with a new one for the 3ds, then probably do a Majora's Mask remake, but they want to do a new one first. I'm pretty sure they'll have at least one new game for the Wii U, but a remake is pretty unlikely.

Not happening.

remake a link to the past in 3d

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If they remake a game it will probably be A Link to the Past because Aonuma said that he wanted to remake A Link to the Past because it is his favorite game and it is the reason he creates video games.

His first game Marvelous Another Treasure Island when he was at Nintendo R&D2 was a clone of A Link to the Past.

meetroid8

I don't understand why the crap Zelda remakes are more desired than brand new Zelda titles.wiifan001

As others have pointed out already, there's no decent point in remaking a new Zelda game for the WiiU. We're not talking about a TP-like situation here, where Nintendo can offer a new control scheme to a nearly-completed game and sell it on both the old and new system. Skyward Sword is already out, and going through the work to remake that game or any other Zelda title for the WiiU would be wasting valuable time and resources. Nintendo would probably be better off just using that time and energy to start on a brand new Zelda title, since the odds of a remake making a profound impact on the WiiU wouldn't be all too great. OoT sold well on the 3DS, but it was in no way a driving force for the system, and I wouldn't think that a WiiU Zelda remake would do any better.

On top of that, look at what's left. OoT and MM have been on Nintendo's past three consoles in some way, shape, or form, so how many more times can those games be pushed towards people? Wind Waker, while it has become more accpeted as time has gone on, still probably wouldn't prove to be the best game to go to for that 'hardcore/bro-core' Nintendo would be likely aiming for with an HD Zelda game, and TP and Skyward Sword aren't old enough games to make for a good 'nostalgia' sale at this point. Last, but not least, we can all definitely forget about any 8/16-bit game being remade for the system and coming out at launch, since that would pretty much require a very complete effort to reduplicate in a current-gen environment.

So yeah... not seeing how you think this is so likely, to be honest. :P

I doubt it. The Wii U will obviously bring back the Virtual Console and Gamecube games will obviously be available for the Wii U Virtual Console. If Wind Waker is released on the Wii U VC, they you'll be able to play every single console Zelda game on the Wii U (assuming that they'll also release FSA on the VC) for a cheap price.

Zelda remakes are better suited on handhelds.

ANIMEguy10034

I don't understand why the crap Zelda remakes are more desired than brand new Zelda titles.wiifan001

I doubt there will even be a Zelda game let alone a remake of one at the Wii U's launch.

I'm not seeing the pattern or hint to suggest there will be such a thing. The only possible re-make I could see would be MM for the 3DS.

And for everyone wishing for ALTTP with the only change being converted to 3D... wtf that sounds like a terrible idea - I don't even know where to start.

How long have they been working on "Zelda HD"? I thought I heard they were working on that alongside of SS. Maybe it's possible this title we will see as a launch title or released soon after...?

no remakes. just make a new zelda. id rather wait 5 years for a new game and in the mean time get plenty of fun replaying OOT, TP, MM, Link 2 Past, SS all on 1 console btw. hd remake of a game ive played over and over isnt going to make me want a new one. and i think most zelda fans replay old games because they enjoy them and not the graphics.da_chub

I expect the new wiiu Zelda to arrive within its first year. Nintendo knows they have to finally learn from their mistakes. Mario at launch. Zelda 8 months later.