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Gizmo
10-09-2007, 07:22 AM
Not much more to go on but this;
http://gaming-age.com/news/2007/9/9-7
http://www.destructoid.com/wii-zapper-to-ship-with-game-link-s-crossbow-training-43344.phtml
:shakehead
dannbrownn
10-09-2007, 07:33 AM
I have just seen this as well, i can't help but get the feeling it might not be true, even though there doesn't seem to be any real evidence either way
I just can't help but feel uneasy with the idea of a Zelda 'spin-off' especially one given such a high profile job, lets not run the risk of seeing Zelda go mario and risk tarnishing the proud name.
Zelda Party 8 anyone?
killer kirby
10-09-2007, 08:02 AM
I have just seen this as well, i can't help but get the feeling it might not be true, even though there doesn't seem to be any real evidence either way
I just can't help but feel uneasy with the idea of a Zelda 'spin-off' especially one given such a high profile job, lets not run the risk of seeing Zelda go mario and risk tarnishing the proud name.
Zelda Party 8 anyone?
Heck let's hope not, they nearly did it with metroid, but thankfully the game was just better then average -__-'
Maiky-NiSuTe
10-09-2007, 08:02 AM
every fan boy could make this up.
i don't think it would work or be in third-person actually.
It's strange though, didn't Shigsy mention something like this could be happening to Zelda games in the future around a year ago?
I thought it would be more like that Dragon Quest game on the wii though or Resident Evil: UC.
At the moment, i'm not feeling this and i doubt it's real anyway. However if it is, i have faith in Ninty that they can make something of it.
It would be nice to know that the Zapper is still being used after Resi and Ghost Squad.
theguyfromspark
10-09-2007, 09:05 AM
Seems a little odd that you buy something to make your remote look like a gun and they give you a crossbow game to use it with...
King_V
10-09-2007, 10:46 AM
O Rly?...Never ever seen Link wield a crossbow. And why a crossbow?
Anyway, if true...GOD NO!!
O Rly?...Never ever seen Link wield a crossbow. And why a crossbow?
Take away the bow part of a crossbow, and the Zapper looks a lot like one. More so than it looks like a gun.
And It would get me to buy the Zapper.
theguyfromspark
10-09-2007, 10:58 AM
The one big annoyance for me would be having multiple copies if you wanted more than one zapper.
Shino
10-09-2007, 11:04 AM
http://arstechnica.com/journals/thumbs.ars/2007/09/09/nintendo-announces-wii-zapper-pack-in-zelda-crossbow-training
I believe this guys, so I think its true. A sad truth.
ShadowV7
10-09-2007, 11:13 AM
Oh god I really hope this isn't true.I don't want Zelda spin-offs...
If this is true it better be have decent and not a stupid spin off game to bundle with the zapper.
welsh_gamer
10-09-2007, 12:25 PM
I'd much rather have a Duck Hunt style game with the zpper tbh.
Strange Cookie
10-09-2007, 12:37 PM
If this turns out to be true, I reserve my judgement. Still, can't say I go all jiggely with joy, but I think this might turn out to be alright. Navi Trackers (or originally Tetra's Trackers) was a 'Zelda spinoff', and turned out to be alright. If only they included it in Four Swords Adventures overhere...
Emasher
10-09-2007, 12:45 PM
This will be a must have for zelda collectors.
I wonder what we get to shoot.
Hellfire
10-09-2007, 01:38 PM
Even if it's true, it's not even a game, it's just a tech demo that comes with the zapper don't see what the big deal is.
Haden
10-09-2007, 01:48 PM
Oh sweet jesus thank god dabookerman isnt here.
Sierously though what a load of shit. I know this will cause me to get flamed but man alive this is what miis are for! Use miis godamnit dont whore out one of your most respected franchies I thought those days were behind us after the phillips debacle.
Hellfire
10-09-2007, 01:54 PM
Oh sweet jesus thank god dabookerman isnt here.
Don't worry, he is everywhere. Not in a Godly way, in a lurker way.
Whisky
10-09-2007, 02:17 PM
I don't buy it.
I mean Link's Crossbow Training. I can hear the blatant sound of milkin'.
Dante
10-09-2007, 04:23 PM
This gif is so funny.
http://xs219.xs.to/xs219/07371/gafbelieveROI.gif
EchoDesiato
10-09-2007, 04:27 PM
Crossbow? Link's never used one of those before.
Crossbow? Link's never used one of those before.
Hence why he needs training for using one.
It's not an FPS, this can be a rather nice freebie.
jammy2211
10-09-2007, 05:07 PM
What a crap idea.
It could be as good as the Four Swords games people! Come on! They were kinda spin-offs!
Also, it may not be real.
Gizmo
10-09-2007, 05:31 PM
Personally I'm hoping this is fake. It seems like one of the worst ideas they could have had to bundle with it. They could have done Duck Hunt 2, a lightgun game somewhat like Rayman Raving Rabbids minigames, some sort of Mii-Paintball game...
But Links Crossbow Training? Really?
Dannyboy-the-Dane
10-09-2007, 05:43 PM
This gif is so funny.
http://xs219.xs.to/xs219/07371/gafbelieveROI.gif
HAHA! :D Now, that's funny!
I don't really know about these news. At first, I didn't believe it. Next, I wondered what the heck Nintendo is up to. Just the name Link's Crossbow Training itself sounds so wrong. Link's? Link has never been in the title of an official Zelda game - could be a hint that the franchise is taking a turn. Crossbow? Crossbows have never actually appeared in the games - if it has to be anything, let it be a normal wooden bow. Training? Sounds a little too casual-game, Kawashima-like to me. Don't make Zelda a casual game, Nintendo. That would be shooting your own foot with a shotgun multiple times with the intentions of removing the whole foot completely.
Don't get me wrong, the casual, family-friendly games are a great marketing plot and a true success - if only I hadn't got the feeling the idea wasn't being milked to the point where small, no-fun games were being produced all the time while we are still waiting for the huge sellers. I might sound a little grumpy, but I feel Nintendo isn't living up to the "we are going to focus both on the casual and the hardcore market" part of their plan. At least not as much as I had expected.
Link has never been in the title of an official Zelda game
What about Adventure of Link, A Link to the Past and Link's Awakening?
Hellfire
10-09-2007, 05:53 PM
Hence why he needs training for using one.
I actually laughed at this :bowdown:
mcj metroid
10-09-2007, 05:54 PM
is it like a wii play sort of thing? Sounds like it.
McMad
10-09-2007, 05:58 PM
What about Adventure of Link, A Link to the Past and Link's Awakening?
To be fair though, 'A Link to the Past' isn't intended to have the hero's name in it, it's just merely co-incidence.
jammy2211
10-09-2007, 06:03 PM
To be fair though, 'A Link to the Past' isn't intended to have the hero's name in it, it's just merely co-incidence.
I'm fairly sure there was some intention in it.
A pun, if you will.
darksnowman
10-09-2007, 07:04 PM
I'm fairly sure there was some intention in it.
A pun, if you will.
Yar, Jammy makes a good point.
But Link's Crossbow Training...?? Ooh err. :shakehead But we should reserve our judgement til its properly confirmed and we get some decent news and views on it.
dazzybee
10-09-2007, 07:34 PM
I dont see the problem, yeah they shouldnt make Zelda casual, but this isnt a Zelda game, its a game that features Link, its going to cost £20 with the zapper and will undoubtedly be very simple but very entertaining - what is everyones problem?
I dont see the problem, yeah they shouldnt make Zelda casual, but this isnt a Zelda game, its a game that features Link, its going to cost £20 with the zapper and will undoubtedly be very simple but very entertaining - what is everyones problem?
It'll be £15 over here. (It's the same price as a Classic Controller and Nunchuck)
Gizmo
10-09-2007, 07:41 PM
Why must they slap Link onto it if it's not a Zelda game? Thats whats annoying me.
But as darksnowman said, we should reserve judgement until official announcement / gameplay details.
IF they come.
D-Day
10-09-2007, 07:55 PM
News!!! :heh: OK, but yeah it doesn't sound realistic, and the possibility of this actually being real... well I'm remaining reserved.
I'm not too bothered about it, but I hear where a majority of the people here are coming from when they're objecting against it.
I agree with Dannyboy-the-Dane, the whole training aspect of it (especially within the title) makes it sound like it's directed at the audience that doesn't really scream for Zelda titles.
Demuwan
10-09-2007, 08:00 PM
News!!! :heh: OK, but yeah it doesn't sound realistic, and the possibility of this actually being real... well I'm remaining reserved.
I'm not too bothered about it, but I hear where a majority of the people here are coming from when they're objecting against it.
I agree with Dannyboy-the-Dane, the whole training aspect of it (especially within the title) makes it sound like it's directed at the audience that doesn't really scream for Zelda titles.
I like you
makes it sound like it's directed at the audience that doesn't really scream for Zelda titles.
Why not get the new audience interested in Nintendo's main franchises by having a "training" game based on them?
D-Day
10-09-2007, 08:09 PM
Thankyou Demuwan (Off topic: btw Happy b'day ;))
But that is my stance. Regardless of what is packaged with the Zapper (I still think a Duckhunt 2 is really on the cards), if it is going to be £15 like Cube says, then it's an attractive package no matter how you really look at it... unless you don't want the Zapper no matter what.
Edit: oh and yeah Cube, I know what you mean, that is the best way to ease that crowd into becoming more serious with a wide range of computer games... which is Nintendo's goal.
Zechs Merquise
10-09-2007, 08:14 PM
Has this actually been confirmed by any of the decent gaming sites? Also, I don't like the idea of a cheap Zelda spin-off which will just really be a mini-game that ships with a bundled accessory... or maybe I do, well I'll be buying, so that's what counts!
Anyway, I reserve judgement until I find out it's true. Mii panitball online would've been better :P
Serebii
10-09-2007, 09:23 PM
A press release by Nintendo just confirmed it
NINTENDO'S NEW WII ZAPPER TARGETS FUN
First Wii Game-Play Accessory Comes Packaged with Zelda Software
REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 10, 2007 - Nintendo announced today that the Wii Zapper™ interface for the hit Wii™ home video game system will come packed with Link's Crossbow Training™. The software is based on the hugely popular Legend of Zelda® series and provides a perfect demonstration of the way the Wii Zapper could be used in other games. The Wii Zapper casing houses both the motion-sensitive Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ controllers in a single unit for precision targeting. It goes on sale Nov. 19 at an MSRP of just $19.99.
"The Wii Zapper combines our remarkable controllers into one housing with a classic style reminiscent of arcade-style games," says George Harrison, Nintendo of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications. "Both veteran and first-time players will find it brings a whole new dimension to games where targeting is key and provides even more exciting game-play experiences."
Link's Crossbow Training drops players into a world in the style of The Legend of Zelda®: Twilight Princess. Players assume the identity of hero Link, who progresses through a series of tests to perfect his crossbow marksmanship. Start with stationary bull's-eyes and graduate to moving targets before defending Link against all kinds of enemies.
Third-party publishers have lined up to support the Wii Zapper. EA's Medal of Honor Heroes™ 2 lets players take World War II into their hands with the Wii Zapper. The game features an all-new Wii-exclusive Arcade Mode that offers accessibility to gamers of all skill levels, a full single-player campaign and support for up to 32 players in multiplayer. Capcom's Resident Evil®: The Umbrella Chronicles reveals the back story behind the fall of the Umbrella Corporation by exploring locations from Resident Evil 0, 1, 2 and 3, as well as new never-before-seen locations like Umbrella's stronghold. One or two players use the Wii Zapper to take aim against a horde of zombies in first-person perspective. SEGA's Ghost Squad™ lets players replicate the arcade light-gun experience at home with the Wii Zapper.
Remember that Wii features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other Wii features, visit Wii.com.
jammy2211
10-09-2007, 09:42 PM
Well that's the confirmation I didn't want to see.
Oh well, I guess I'll ignore it. To the max.
mcj metroid
10-09-2007, 09:45 PM
Oh come on We all moaned with metroid pinball.. It's about time zelda got something different.
Tales
10-09-2007, 09:50 PM
So this is what Nintendo meant when they said the Zelda series was going in a new direction? I'm not very optimistic about this, at least not until I see it in action. I wonder if it will be like Umbrella Chronichles, or if you can move freely around Hyrule.
mcj metroid
10-09-2007, 09:54 PM
i hope it isn't like the dragon quest game..But I think it will be like umbrella chroncles.
Will somebody just give us point blank:(
Shino
10-09-2007, 09:56 PM
I have little doubts the game's quality, I'm just sad they choose this path.
Zelda_Rulez
10-09-2007, 10:13 PM
They shouldn't have to use Zelda for this. A duck hunt style game would have suited better.
harribo
10-09-2007, 10:14 PM
They shouldn't have to use Zelda for this. A duck hunt style game would have suited better.
How the hell do you know that this doesn't suit the Zelda style when you haven't even seen a single shot of the game.
ShadowV7
10-09-2007, 10:29 PM
Oh crap it's true after all.I don't want a spin-off of Zelda,it's one franchise I don't want to get milked.
Dammit Nintendo don't screw this one up and make it good,do it for all the Zelda fans out there...
tapedeck
10-09-2007, 10:35 PM
Indeed, as previously stated, Mii paintball training or something similar would have been a nicer effort but there are probably STILL a bunch of issues on people mimicking shooting their mates. (Damn America!) But I dont think Nintendo would ever put Link in a poor game and especially to launch a product they (and other devs) obviously have faith in. Bring it on. I just wonder if their will be lon-lon ranch, Hyrule field/lake etc featuring as 'souped up' locales.
RedShell
10-09-2007, 10:36 PM
I was really hoping they'd do something with Hogan's Alley or Wild Gunman, even Duck Hunt, but they obviously want it to appeal to as many people as possible so using a more popular franchise like Zelda is a smart move.
Mii panitball online would've been better :PThat is an awesome idea! :bowdown:
Stefkov
10-09-2007, 10:37 PM
Wait crossbows..
Who uses bloody crossbows. Crossbows are for weak little shites.
Bow and arrow beats crossbow without any hands to put down.
ShadowV7
10-09-2007, 10:46 PM
Yea crossbows.Weird choice since we've never used a crossbow before.ould have been another Mii Esque game like Wii Sports and Play.If they hyped it up and add deep minigames it would do well.
mcj metroid
10-09-2007, 10:47 PM
i want mario paint wii ha
Wait crossbows..
Who uses bloody crossbows. Crossbows are for weak little shites.
Bow and arrow beats crossbow without any hands to put down.
it doesn't make much sense i know but would you prefer machine guns in zelda(i would but most people wouln't):)
tapedeck
10-09-2007, 10:59 PM
America will probably accept this more too...They apparently hate all guns (hmmm). It's a better choice than a shroom-shooter Mario theme anyday :p
ShadowV7
10-09-2007, 11:02 PM
I Mii Paintball main game and a few mini games to get use to the zapper with online functions like 2vs2,4vs4 would of sold it for me,and for a lot of other people I would imagine.
Also you could have WiiConnect24 to send scores like accuracy and hits to get ranked or something aswell.So much potential...
tapedeck
10-09-2007, 11:16 PM
It really seems like their isn't enough Mii love. I guess we've all grown to love them? It seems like they need MORE games. If they are in a game they are seemingly as peripheral characters. I want Mii focused games. For instance Mario Party would have been perfect as 'Mii Party' and EA's playground would have been much better with Mii's. I'm hoping Nintendo will really use Mii characters to launch NEW! ideas ala Wii Fit and Music yet keep them in traditional games. As we saw, the Mii idea was initially on the DS so I was expecting heavy usage of the Mii idea from the off for the Wii. They've had plenty of time. (Even with ideas dating back to the 64DD paint/animation tools)
Are Nintendo ignoring Mii characters more than they should be?
Are Nintendo ignoring Mii characters more than they should be?
The only shooting thing they could really do with Mii's is pointball. Which would be better as a £20 game on it's own, with a decent amount of options and multiplayer.
In fact, a range of simple £20 titles from various genres would be perfect for Miis, and should be more common. Mii Paintball, Mii Karts, Mii Fight, Mii Adventure (a point and click game), Mii Stage Debut, etc. Just simple games, with plenty of options, and various multiplayer modes (such as online).
Strange Cookie
11-09-2007, 05:48 AM
Let's trust Nintendo on this one. It's not that they'll downgrade their beloved franchises to simple shooting affairs and make a totally unproper Mario-themed zapper game, where you sit on Yoshi's back and BLAST those goombas and koopas to smitherines! Shoot the Hammer Bros. between the eyes! Fill Bowser with lead! Say hello to Mario and his little friend!
Oh, wait...
http://www.consoleclassix.com/info_img/Yoshis_Safari_SNES_ScreenShot1.jpghttp://www.consoleclassix.com/info_img/Yoshis_Safari_SNES_ScreenShot2.jpg
http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/images/ss/ss_ysafari.gifhttp://www.nintendoweb.nl/snes_hardware/scal_safari2.png
http://www.themushroomkingdom.net/images/ss/ss_ysafari_wendy.gifhttp://www.themushroomkingdom.net/images/ss/ss_ysafari_select.gif
:shakehead
Link's Crossbow Training HAS to be better than this full-priced game!
killer kirby
11-09-2007, 06:31 AM
Thats very hard, Yoshi Safari was soooo good ^_^
I have faith in Nintendo, i think...
Maiky-NiSuTe
11-09-2007, 08:45 AM
I loved Yoshi's Safari a lot but many found it to hard
Strange Cookie
11-09-2007, 08:56 AM
Really? I have always found it too easy and ridiculously short. Even on a second play, it was still very easy.
It was fun in a way, but no way it warranted a full pricetag. It was just so... out of place. :hmm:
Deathborn
11-09-2007, 09:08 AM
I really don't see the problem some people have with this game. It's not like it is meant to be the next full Zelda game and they sell it a full price (which would be milking). It can be a very pleasant game and I think it will not betray the Zelda franchise (just remember all the shooting minigames in OOT and MM).
Furthermore, it can appeal to people who don't know about Zelda, make them love it, broad the audience and make Nintendo put much efforts in the next true Zelda game since it can sell more.
steggy
11-09-2007, 10:12 AM
I really don't see the problem some people have with this game. It's not like it is meant to be the next full Zelda game and they sell it a full price (which would be milking). It can be a very pleasant game and I think it will not betray the Zelda franchise (just remember all the shooting minigames in OOT and MM).
Furthermore, it can appeal to people who don't know about Zelda, make them love it, broad the audience and make Nintendo put much efforts in the next true Zelda game since it can sell more.
I'm a little skeptical but the idea of this immediately brought up memories of the target shooting section in OOT in the gurodo desert on the back of epona, and that sort of western themed section in TP. I think it should be good and it will be a good way to get a second zapper for use in two player Ghost Squad and RE:Umbrella Chronicles.
welsh_gamer
11-09-2007, 10:28 AM
Yoshi's Safari was awesome! Used to play the co-op mode with my parents.
Feel a bit 'meh' about Link's new game, but I suppose having that world in the game, will see huge sale's in Japan and make hardcore gamers think again about purchasing the Zapper.
Nintendoid
11-09-2007, 10:32 AM
perhaps its training us to get good with the zapper as an option to control Zelda Wii later on in Wii life...
Konfucius
11-09-2007, 12:04 PM
Of all the franchises they have why Zelda? For Link's bow the Wiimote alone would actually make more sense. Pull the wiimote back and press A to shoot arrow, the further you pull the farther the arrow will go.
If they wanted to use a popular franchise I think Samus Bounty Hunter Training would feel a lot more natural. They could even build a little story around it, following Samus training before the Zero Mission.
But it's a business decision and MP3:C is out before the Zapper so it makes little sense to advertise a bigger franchise when it's uncertain when the next game is coming along. On the other hand they surely are into Zelda Wii developement so business-wise the better decision...
I think that if this was a WiiConnect24 Twilight Princess upgrade nobody would be complaining; it would be essentialy the same freebie on another medium. It could be a nice thing to have, might even implement some things to earn for your Twilight Princess game (probably only rupees and the likes).
Mike1988uk
11-09-2007, 04:02 PM
I shall reserve judgement for this game till alot more info for it comes out, though i'm not to keen on the sound of it so far but i shall wait and see....
Zechs Merquise
11-09-2007, 04:37 PM
Firstly, at £20 bundled with the Zapper it's not going to be a full game, just a few levels of link shooting at stuff in a shooting gallery kind of way.
Secondly, Mii paintball would've benn better!
Firstly, at £20 bundled with the Zapper it's not going to be a full game
It'll likely be £15.
Zechs Merquise
11-09-2007, 04:46 PM
It'll likely be £15.
Then it's definetely not going to be a full game!
Hellfire
11-09-2007, 06:00 PM
It's even possible that this is kinda like a Wii Play bundle with more games. Doubt it, but it's not impossible methinks.
flameboy
11-09-2007, 06:09 PM
I'm with all the people who realise that this is just a bundle in with a relatively cheap peripheral. Nintendo aren't going to make this a full blown game, I think they will leave the proper zapper gaming to third parties (Ghost Squad, Resident Evil UC, Medal of Honour) and merely bundle this in to give a taster of what can be done.
We also know that the true wii version of Zelda is not coming out anytime soon so it is obviously an attempt to keep people tided over....
D-Day
11-09-2007, 06:35 PM
I'm with all the people who realise that this is just a bundle in with a relatively cheap peripheral. Nintendo aren't going to make this a full blown game, I think they will leave the proper zapper gaming to third parties (Ghost Squad, Resident Evil UC, Medal of Honour) and merely bundle this in to give a taster of what can be done.
We also know that the true wii version of Zelda is not coming out anytime soon so it is obviously an attempt to keep people tided over....
I was going to post and say the same thing.
This will definately be a way in getting people to really get to grips with the Zapper, something in the vein of Wii Play.
Personally I'm not to bothered about it being Zelda, as I said earlier, the price point (at £15, which looks likely) will be attractive and no matter what game (or sub-game) was released with it. Marketing wise too, Zelda could be good as Nintendo are easing one their real heavy-hitters to an audience that would look pass Zelda, possibly easing them into becoming more 'core' if you will.
And as flameboy stated, this could hold down the Zelda fans for a while, as the Wii-build Zelda game is far off.
ShadowV7
11-09-2007, 06:49 PM
I'm happy with OOT,MM and TP to tide me over.And I still need to get Phantom Hourglass so i'm fine untill the next Zelda.
I've been thinking alot about replaying Twilight Princess,love that game.
I'm happy with OOT,MM and TP to tide me over.And I still need to get Phantom Hourglass so i'm fine untill the next Zelda.
I've been thinking alot about replaying Twilight Princess,love that game.
Might replay Wind Waker thinking about it...:)
Hero-of-Time
11-09-2007, 07:38 PM
I've been thinking alot about replaying Twilight Princess,love that game.
I was thinking of doing that aswell as I finished the Wii version but I still have the Cube version sitting on my shelf.
As for my thoughts on this I figure its a "free" game so its all good. The only thing I hope is that they dont destroy the good name of Zelda by giving us some shoddy spin off. Mario has had a great series of spin off games so why not Zelda?
ShadowV7
11-09-2007, 07:45 PM
I don't mind some spin offs from Zelda,just aslong as they're done well and not milked or quick cash ins.I don't want the Zelda name tarnished :p
Hero-of-Time
11-09-2007, 07:48 PM
I don't want the Zelda name tarnished :p
Same here, Im sure Nintendo will deliver a fun experience. If Zelda Party gets announced I will sell my Wii and retire from being a Nintendo fan :)
The-chosen-one
12-09-2007, 08:34 AM
but for 20 dollars and a free zapper shipping with it? i dont think the game will be that special , why did they use zelda if they just made a Captain N the wii master :P that i would buy haha
Zechs Merquise
12-09-2007, 11:22 AM
but for 20 dollars and a free zapper shipping with it? i dont think the game will be that special , why did they use zelda if they just made a Captain N the wii master :P that i would buy haha
Now, you're talking, sod Mii Paintball, Captain N makes his return and zaps his way through 20 stages of classic Nintendo cartoons! Now that would be worth more than $20!
Hellfire
12-09-2007, 11:34 AM
but for 20 dollars and a free zapper shipping with it? i dont think the game will be that special , why did they use zelda if they just made a Captain N the wii master :P that i would buy haha
I would buy that for 100$
Petey Piranah
12-09-2007, 01:57 PM
I think i'll find this game entertaining, put my platinum shooting skills to use once again...
Kurtle Squad
13-09-2007, 05:42 PM
Even if it's true, it's not even a game, it's just a tech demo that comes with the zapper don't see what the big deal is.
Yeh...I really don't get what people are moaning about.
New info.
Players: 1-4 (turn-based)
Link's Crossbow Training contains three basic game styles: target shooting, defender and ranger. There are 27 stages in total, and these categories represent only generally how each individual stage operates. Each stage's goal is to earn the highest score possible within the time limit. All rounds can be played with multiple players: Players pass the Wii Zapper around and then play one at a time and compete for the high score.
Target Shooting: In target-shooting rounds, players shoot bull's-eyes as they pop up on the screen. In early stages, targets are stationary. As the game difficulty increases in later levels, the targets move. Hitting the center of the bull's-eye nets more points, and hitting targets in succession without missing earns combo multipliers. Link can aim anywhere on the screen.
Defender: In defender rounds, players remain stationary but can look and aim in all directions - sometimes even in a full 360 degrees - by aiming off screen. Hordes of enemies assault Link, and he must fight them off. These battles have a great deal of variety, from fighting off skeletons in a desert to defending a wagon from boar-riding Bokoblins.
Ranger: In ranger rounds, players can move throughout the level using the control stick and aim anywhere they want by aiming the Wii Zapper wherever they want to look. In these missions, Link storms enemy encampments, fights his way through a forest and seeks out his foes while exploring the environments.
Format: Wii™
Launch Date: 11/19/07
ESRB: T (Teen): Fantasy Violence
Game Type: Shooting
Accessories: Wii Zapper™ – included (requires Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™)
Players: 1-4 (turn-based)
Developer: EAD
Game Information
KEY INFORMATION
Link returns from The Legend of Zelda®: Twilight Princess to pick up the Wii Zapper and take aim at a host of targets in this shooting-gallery-style game.
* Anyone can pick up the Wii Zapper and become a master marksman in the quick-play shooting galleries of Link's Crossbow Training. Dozens of fast-paced stages offer a wide variety of game play, from shooting stationary targets to defending a supply wagon from onrushing hordes of enemies. Multiplayer modes let players and their friends share a Wii Zapper to shoot for the high score.
* Link's Crossbow Training comes bundled with the Wii Zapper. After a few rounds of Link's Crossbow Training, players will be more than ready to pick up any of the future Wii Zapper titles, like Medal of Honor Heroes™ 2, Ghost Squad™ and Resident Evil®: The Umbrella Chronicles.
Using the Wii Zapper: The Wii Zapper requires the Wii Remote and Nunchuk, housing both in a comfortable and intuitive frame. The control stick on the Nunchuk controls player movement (on stages that allow player movement), while simply aiming the Wii Zapper moves the targeting reticule on the screen. Pulling the trigger fires Link's crossbow. By aiming off screen, players can turn Link to face in a new direction (again, on stages that allow this).
Link's Crossbow Training contains three basic game styles: target shooting, defender and ranger. There are 27 stages in total, and these categories represent only generally how each individual stage operates. Each stage's goal is to earn the highest score possible within the time limit. All rounds can be played with multiple players: Players pass the Wii Zapper around and then play one at a time and compete for the high score.
Target Shooting: In target-shooting rounds, players shoot bull's-eyes as they pop up on the screen. In early stages, targets are stationary. As the game difficulty increases in later levels, the targets move. Hitting the center of the bull's-eye nets more points, and hitting targets in succession without missing earns combo multipliers. Link can aim anywhere on the screen.
Defender: In defender rounds, players remain stationary but can look and aim in all directions - sometimes even in a full 360 degrees - by aiming off screen. Hordes of enemies assault Link, and he must fight them off. These battles have a great deal of variety, from fighting off skeletons in a desert to defending a wagon from boar-riding Bokoblins.
Ranger: In ranger rounds, players can move throughout the level using the control stick and aim anywhere they want by aiming the Wii Zapper wherever they want to look. In these missions, Link storms enemy encampments, fights his way through a forest and seeks out his foes while exploring the environments.
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/3551/packea2.jpg
That's more than I expected from the game.
Retro_Link
21-09-2007, 02:51 PM
Target Shooting: In target-shooting rounds, players shoot bull's-eyes as they pop up on the screen. In early stages, targets are stationary. As the game difficulty increases in later levels, the targets move. Hitting the center of the bull's-eye nets more points, and hitting targets in succession without missing earns combo multipliers. Link can aim anywhere on the screen.
Defender: In defender rounds, players remain stationary but can look and aim in all directions - sometimes even in a full 360 degrees - by aiming off screen. Hordes of enemies assault Link, and he must fight them off. These battles have a great deal of variety, from fighting off skeletons in a desert to defending a wagon from boar-riding Bokoblins.
Ranger: In ranger rounds, players can move throughout the level using the control stick and aim anywhere they want by aiming the Wii Zapper wherever they want to look. In these missions, Link storms enemy encampments, fights his way through a forest and seeks out his foes while exploring the environments.So these will work just like:
- The Bow & Arrow target games from Ocarina and Majora's Mask
- Defend the ranch in Majoras Mask
- Gerudo Fortress (OOT), Bokoblin desert base (TP) etc...
ShadowV7
21-09-2007, 02:55 PM
Have to admit that there's more in the game than I first imagined. I think i'll avoid details of this so I can be surprised of what it will be like.
Gizmo
21-09-2007, 02:57 PM
First one sounds like an updated version of shooting from WiiPlay. The other two kinda sound similar to that DragonQuest game.
Kinda what I expected really. I'll probably end up buying it >_>
Retro_Link
21-09-2007, 03:01 PM
Kinda what I expected really. I'll probably end up buying it >_>It's free with the zapper isn't it?
Like the Wii-motes free with Wii Play.
It's free with the zapper isn't it?
Like the Wii-motes free with Wii Play.
To me, the Zapper is free with the game. As the game sounds much better than the Zapper.
Serebii
21-09-2007, 03:05 PM
Anyone know if theres an EU release for this yet?
Retro_Link
21-09-2007, 03:05 PM
To me, the Zapper is free with the game. As the game sounds much better than the Zapper.Tomato 'Tomarto'
ShadowV7
21-09-2007, 03:06 PM
To me it's getting a budget game half price and a zapper half price :awesome:
EchoDesiato
21-09-2007, 03:06 PM
A Zelda FPS. This is just too weird for words.
I'm looking forward to this game a lot, ok it will be nothing special but its free and will be good fun for a few hours.
Def getting this
Hellfire
21-09-2007, 03:11 PM
It's cool to see Link with a crossbow.
Retro_Link
21-09-2007, 03:16 PM
It's cool to see Link with a crossbow.Shaped just like the Zapper! (but with the bow bit aswell obviously)
stuwii
21-09-2007, 03:26 PM
I think this will work really well-is it multiplayer in ranger?
Tellyn
21-09-2007, 03:31 PM
Who's developing it? Nintendo or a second/third party?
Who's developing it? Nintendo or a second/third party?
Nintendo EAD.
Gaijin von Snikbah
21-09-2007, 04:25 PM
http://i6.tinypic.com/65z5086.jpg
It looks a bit funky.
welsh_gamer
21-09-2007, 05:02 PM
Cool. Sounds much better than I thought it would. I had asumed it would only include the basic Wii Play shooting gallery style game(s), but I am very pleased to be proven incorrect.
Nice boxart too. Is it just me, or does the Wii Zapper look somewhat diffrent from the E3 images?
Tellyn
21-09-2007, 05:06 PM
Nice boxart. And is it just me or have they edited a Twilight Princess art image for the logo (I'm talking about Link)?
Retro_Link
21-09-2007, 05:16 PM
Nice boxart. And is it just me or have they edited a Twilight Princess art image for the logo (I'm talking about Link)?That's what I originally thought, but if they have, it's the one piece of Link artwork I can't find!
I think surprisingly it's a new image!
Gizmo
21-09-2007, 05:39 PM
It's free with the zapper isn't it?
Like the Wii-motes free with Wii Play.
Yeah, but I'm already planning on getting one of, if not both, RE:UC and MoH:H2. Considering I have 2 Wiimotes, I don't need a third too urgently.
Retro_Link
21-09-2007, 05:45 PM
Yeah, but I'm already planning on getting one of, if not both, RE:UC and MoH:H2. Considering I have 2 Wiimotes, I don't need a third too urgently.Can't see this game being sold on it's own, just like Wii Play isn't.
So you'd have to get one of the other games without the zapper bundle.
Gizmo
21-09-2007, 06:56 PM
Looks like it.
Zechs Merquise
21-09-2007, 08:47 PM
I'd never have thought we'd see a Zelda FPS lol!
King_V
21-09-2007, 09:52 PM
You know...Nintendo always know how to pull in the guys sitting on the fence. I thought little of this...But this actually looks good and if the game features different parts of Hyrule or even new parts that would be great...Yeah, I'll buy this.
I'd never have thought we'd see a Zelda FPS lol!
I'd say its actually quiet a natural transsition since we have the ability to go in FPS mode in the main games, even while moving.
flameboy
22-09-2007, 09:39 PM
well nice enough box I guess....give us an EU date damn it!
Serebii
23-09-2007, 09:59 AM
First screens, apparently from Nintendo Power
http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/2246/scrossbowwx6.jpg
/ nando /
23-09-2007, 10:27 AM
..I think it's looking nice enough :heh: No doubt it will be in my collection sooner rather than later :hehe:
Looks like we're re-entering the Temple of Time.
triforcemario
23-09-2007, 11:31 AM
Looks like a more linear, no story-line version of Twilight Princess :P
The-chosen-one
23-09-2007, 11:34 AM
it think ill get it i only want to see how it turns out
Retro_Link
23-09-2007, 11:37 AM
haha, What's with the Goron's targets!!
They're strong and all, and no doubt can take a lot of pain...
but that's just asking for it!!
Gorons:
:angry: > :o > :cry:
You know, they could have still stuck with his normal Bow & Arrow.....
Dante
23-09-2007, 12:13 PM
Every area from the game is in it...
Snowpeak Ruins.
Hyrule Field (Bridge of Eldin is in this part).
Ordon Village.
The Lost Woods.
Kakariko Village.
Hidden Village.
Lake Hylia.
Gerudo Desert.
Zora's River.
Death Mountain.
Hyrule Castle.
This next part is not confirmed, but potentially some of the "temples" will be featured in it, and some of the ranger stages will have boss battles. The game takes place in Twilight Princess' world, though I am not being told if it is "during" the game (alternate universe type thing) or after the game's events.
I'm not sure if we can post the images from Nintendo Power (even cropped to look like screenshots) since it is an English publication.
Last tidbit: Princess Zelda may be unlockable if you obtain high enough scores in every stage. This is completely unconfirmed as the wording of it from my contact is more of a "tease" than anything solid.
Zechs Merquise
24-09-2007, 08:00 AM
Every area from the game is in it...
Snowpeak Ruins.
Hyrule Field (Bridge of Eldin is in this part).
Ordon Village.
The Lost Woods.
Kakariko Village.
Hidden Village.
Lake Hylia.
Gerudo Desert.
Zora's River.
Death Mountain.
Hyrule Castle.
This next part is not confirmed, but potentially some of the "temples" will be featured in it, and some of the ranger stages will have boss battles. The game takes place in Twilight Princess' world, though I am not being told if it is "during" the game (alternate universe type thing) or after the game's events.
I'm not sure if we can post the images from Nintendo Power (even cropped to look like screenshots) since it is an English publication.
Last tidbit: Princess Zelda may be unlockable if you obtain high enough scores in every stage. This is completely unconfirmed as the wording of it from my contact is more of a "tease" than anything solid.
This seems like an awfully comprehensive game for the price tag, and with the zapper bundled, it's a steal! PS3 Time Crisis 4 eat your heart out lol
Looks exactly how i thought it would have looked, which is brilliant!
Goron targets?! :D
Strange Cookie
24-09-2007, 09:04 AM
Hey, that looks pretty decent actually! Nice! :smile:
And do you really have to aim for those Goron's... private parts? They do wear something behind that target, right? :shakehead
Kirbii
24-09-2007, 09:06 AM
the wii zaper should pull of wonders with this game im likeing the multipayer mode seeing as it is a free game and all
Zechs Merquise
24-09-2007, 08:00 PM
If I'm correct, the last light gun game Nintendo made was Yoshi's Safari on the SNES! This has been a long time coming, I hope they follow it up with Duck Hunt.
Gizmo
24-09-2007, 08:41 PM
They need to make Pokemon Snap 2 for the Wii.
Zechs Merquise
24-09-2007, 09:28 PM
They need to make Pokemon Snap 2 for the Wii.
You had to photograph the Pokemon, PHOTOGRAPH. Not machine gun the lil' critters lol
If they do make a sequel to Snap it shouldn't be such a cheap cash in, Snap only featured about 60 onsters, and that was back when there was only 151!
motion
24-09-2007, 09:32 PM
Looks pretty decent!
Anolis E
24-09-2007, 09:38 PM
Definately going to buy this after all I've read and seen about it so far. However, I can't helpt but wonder whether Midna is in it, seen that she was a pretty important character in the (original) game.
motion
24-09-2007, 09:45 PM
I doubt it'll be more than a point and shoot game with no storyline or much 'speaking' at all. Maybe bosses though?
dazzybee
24-09-2007, 09:49 PM
Game looks great as expected. cant wait, has this been 100% confrimed for UK before xmas?
On another note, in that scan in the NEWS banner at the top, theres a picture of Band Bros. Is that incredible DS game finally getting a western release??!
guarana
25-09-2007, 07:48 AM
im sorry but this game kinda reminds me of the time when i told my nuts to get to work on a gaming project... 6 months later , i asked my nuts " well , what have you come up with ? " my nuts then would reply " here you go, "its a game were you play as link in 1st person ,shooting arrow the whole god damn game....."...
yeah it reminds me of that time.........................................
im sorry but this game kinda reminds me of the time when i told my nuts to get to work on a gaming project... 6 months later , i asked my nuts " well , what have you come up with ? " my nuts then would reply " here you go, "its a game were you play as link in 1st person ,shooting arrow the whole god damn game....."...
yeah it reminds me of that time.........................................
Your nuts should think of more gaming projects, then.
Aalborg
25-09-2007, 08:00 AM
I want to shoot Gorons in the crotch
Serebii
26-09-2007, 09:51 PM
Altho Eurogamer has said that they got confirmation that we'll get it before the end of the year...I'm hating the lack of any release info. I wanna get a Zapper and this asap :p
Retro_Link
27-09-2007, 10:24 AM
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/60951520070927_112355_0_big.jpg
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/60951520070927_112355_1_big.jpg
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/60951520070927_112355_2_big.jpg
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/60951520070927_112355_3_big.jpg
http://www.jeux-france.com/Webmasters/Images/60951520070927_112356_4_big.jpg
Serebii
27-09-2007, 10:41 AM
Just before everyone
"ZOMG GAMECUBE GRAPHICS"
Seriously tho. Looks good :) Lookin forward to gettin it
ShadowV7
27-09-2007, 10:44 AM
I think this'll be fun, and it's good that it will be cheap and you get a zapper in the bundle.
Gimmie a date already.
Maiky-NiSuTe
27-09-2007, 04:24 PM
together with the zapper this game will be fun ant worth to buy. and about the graphics the models and surrounding probably are strait out of LZTP and you wont hear me complain about that. especially if we take the price in mind
Maiky-NiSuTe
11-10-2007, 03:34 PM
>.> no news about this game....
I think this'll be fun, and it's good that it will be cheap and you get a zapper in the bundle.
Gimmie a date already.
19th November for $19.99 for USA.
Hopefully Xmas here and probably £29.99
ShadowV7
11-10-2007, 05:22 PM
19th November for $19.99 for USA.
Hopefully Xmas here and probably £29.99
Is it really $19.99 in the US? That's pretty cheap.
Every since the media summit my anticipation on this has shot up mainly due to free roamin aspect. I thought it would of been staying style like Bow and Arrow and Slingshot games in previous Zeldas.
Is it really $19.99 in the US? That's pretty cheap.
Every since the media summit my anticipation on this has shot up mainly due to free roamin aspect. I thought it would of been staying style like Bow and Arrow and Slingshot games in previous Zeldas.
IGN state $19.99 on their Autumn media summit blog. Which is a superb price for such a package!
It's free roaming?! I missed that...excellent!
ShadowV7
11-10-2007, 05:56 PM
That's a fantastic price for the game and shell. It must be a budget title here. £20 I say, £25 for good measures :heh
Helmsly
11-10-2007, 06:00 PM
From IGN at the NOA conference:
“Stalfos Defender”: Take out Stalfos as they approach. Screen can be turned by putting the reticle on the left or right hand side of the screen
- One gameplay style allows you to move Link freely around levels. Ability to zoom in on enemies as well.
- Shoot boxes for items
- Shoot enemies, boxes, and other items to obtain a score multiplier
- Three types of play
- Ordon Target Practice: Shoot targets
- Zoom with Z trigger
- Shoot Cuckoos, lose points!
No pictures yet, I think this title is embargoed until Monday (what the hell for?)
Edit, theirs a shot of one of the Nintendo reps using the gun
http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/826/826577/live-blog-nintendo-media-summit-2007-20071011093539122.jpg
19th November for $19.99 for USA.
Hopefully Xmas here and probably £29.99
It's the same price as the Nunchuck and Classic Controller. So £15.
Helmsly
12-10-2007, 04:40 AM
http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/3078/1547989662ae0acb7908oi6.jpg
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/4660/1547124747a55fc84550ux6.jpg
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/7860/15471239875798811d75zs1.jpg
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/6273/154712325117dd20ce50ms8.jpg
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/2627/15479915641154ae727drb9.jpg
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3966/154712203924cb0b2074qq3.jpg
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/826/154712136729388cf4f0qk9.jpg
Gizmo
12-10-2007, 07:17 AM
Thought everything but Smash Bros was under embargo?
Looks amazing! Shove all this embargo crap, we've waited long enough for some new details on games!
£15 in the UK Cube? Really? Thats amazing! May get two for chrimbo!
:p
ShadowV7
12-10-2007, 09:07 AM
There's gotta be a date soon. Expecting an updated release schedule in the next 2 weeks since it's the start of Q4.
I know we got Q4 list same time as Q3 but there's been a load of updates since then.
Kurtle Squad
12-10-2007, 09:59 AM
I think TP LInk should have a crossbow in SSBB now...
The thing is; I also think they should have kept with OOT Link. TP Link would have been cool as a separate character, with comp different moves and such, like the big ball chain thing. WW Link too, with the Deku Leaf etc etc :)
Or maybe having OOT & TP as clones, but with different moves. WW Link would obviously be different :heh:
ShadowV7
12-10-2007, 10:06 AM
Pheonix Wright would be fun.
One attack saying "Object" and enemy freezes for a second or so, then his special can be his victims appear in court and Pheonix interigates them untill they cry and fly off the stage.
His projectile attack can be his paper work,can use his briefcase for a standard attack and his grab could be his tie.
Anyway just looked at some screens there of the game. First that i've seen actually, of Link out in the desert with Stalfos coming towards him and also Gorons holding targets. Looked nice and clean. Definently worth £15.
Hellfire
12-10-2007, 01:42 PM
Man this looks fun! :D
Serebii
12-10-2007, 01:50 PM
Is it weird that this is one of the games I'm looking forward to most this winter?
Come on NoE...give us the release date. Its gotta be before RE comes out...
Am i dreaming, or do the screens look a LOT sharper than TP? Maybe because its a smaller image?
steggy
12-10-2007, 02:08 PM
Am i dreaming, or do the screens look a LOT sharper than TP? Maybe because its a smaller image?
Yeah I was thinking the same, they seem to have a slight mario galaxy look to them.
Maiky-NiSuTe
12-10-2007, 03:56 PM
http://img394.imageshack.us/img394/3078/1547989662ae0acb7908oi6.jpg
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/4660/1547124747a55fc84550ux6.jpg
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/7860/15471239875798811d75zs1.jpg
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/6273/154712325117dd20ce50ms8.jpg
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/2627/15479915641154ae727drb9.jpg
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3966/154712203924cb0b2074qq3.jpg
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/826/154712136729388cf4f0qk9.jpg
i must say the pictures look pretty crisp. even better than TP less blurry
welsh_gamer
12-10-2007, 04:53 PM
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/2627/15479915641154ae727drb9.jpg
When I first saw this image, I thought it was a Hyrule castle themed rocket, shooting things in space, Space Invaders style!
Gizmo
12-10-2007, 04:58 PM
For £15, I'm definately going to get this.
flameboy
13-10-2007, 12:21 PM
For £15, I'm definately going to get this.
Is it confirmed at that price?! Have I missed something?!
Is it confirmed at that price?! Have I missed something?!
Not 100% confirmed, no.
Gizmo
13-10-2007, 06:38 PM
Yeah. Thinking about it I'd expect it to be a Wii Play kind of situation, £15 for the Zapper itself and £20 with the game packed in.
ShadowV7
13-10-2007, 06:43 PM
Even for £20 it's still a great deal. I would pay £20 alone for the game. Just wish they would hurry up with a date cause I really did expect us to have this before RE: UC.
I mean it's not as if it will have much text so it would be really easy to translate.
harribo
13-10-2007, 06:44 PM
Yeah. Thinking about it I'd expect it to be a Wii Play kind of situation, £15 for the Zapper itself and £20 with the game packed in.
That would be stupid considering the zapper is just a piece of plastic.
Gizmo
13-10-2007, 08:15 PM
Even for £20 it's still a great deal. I would pay £20 alone for the game. Just wish they would hurry up with a date cause I really did expect us to have this before RE: UC.
I mean it's not as if it will have much text so it would be really easy to translate.
Yep and Yep.
That would be stupid considering the zapper is just a piece of plastic.
This is NoE we are talking about.
tomma1000
13-10-2007, 08:57 PM
does seem stupid so perhaps importing would be better as £15 for plastic is a bit too much espically if u thinkin of gettin 4 in the end for multiplayer
also the nunchuck is £15 and that is far more advanced than plastic...
dazzybee
14-10-2007, 08:03 PM
£20 for the zapper and Link is a bargain! My mates getting it as well, and if Ghost Squad and Res Evil come bundled with Zappers, that means we'll have 4!!
Zechs Merquise
14-10-2007, 08:20 PM
Yep and Yep.
This is NoE we are talking about.
NOE? A game and an accessory? oooh £45 then! lol
I seriously think £20 is more than reasonable.
Maase
14-10-2007, 08:26 PM
I don't like this type of games, but im thinking in buying this one, THIS IS AWESOME!!!
flameboy
14-10-2007, 08:32 PM
yeah £20 is more reasonable, think of it more as your getting the game for £20 which is reasonable, it seems pretty steep to charge £20 for the zapper and give the game....if you get my drift...
I guess ultimately it could end up cheaper to import zappers on their own I can imagine us getting ripped off for them here...
I to wonder when this is due out...Medal of Honour Heroes is zapper compatible and due for release the same day as Mario Galaxy in the US so you would expect it before then...
ShadowV7
14-10-2007, 08:37 PM
I honestly can't even guess if we'll get this or not. I mean the zapper would be great for games like Ghost Squad, Umbrella Chronicles and Medal of Honor but there out next month and I don't see them releasing it in a few weeks without notice. But then again, this type of thing, especially having little text should mean that translation should barely take any time.
If they were to release it I guess end of November or start of December, assuming they'll do a press release for it along with an updaed Q4 list (assuming they'll do one)
If they were to release it I guess end of November or start of December, assuming they'll do a press release for it along with an updaed Q4 list (assuming they'll do one)
We'll likely get one next week.
ShadowV7
14-10-2007, 10:12 PM
We'll likely get one next week.
What i've been thinking aswell. Green names think alike.
Helmsly
15-10-2007, 08:50 PM
Hands on preview from Kotaku:
http://kotaku.com/gaming/zapper/links-crossbow-training-hands-on-impressions-310919.php
Link's Crossbow Training is broken up into 9 levels, each with three stages. These stages are one of three types: Target Shooting, Defender or Ranger.
Target Shooting levels consists of a series of bull's-eyes that pop up on screen, including proper wooden bull's-eyes on posts or held by Goron, or in the style of skeet shooting, with a series of cow skulls catapulted into the air.
Defender sees an on screen Link in an over-the-shoulder camera style, remaining stationary. Players can pan the camera left or right with the direction of the Wii remote to look around. In one stage, a horde of Stalfos bears down on him, while in another Link floats down a river, facing Tektikes and other water creatures.
Ranger gameplay uses the analog stick to move Link around a level, with the Wii remote again used to look around. In one stage, Link must eliminate 25 Moblins with the crossbow with a strict time limit. Far more awkward than the other two game types and decidedly less enjoyable in its control complexity.
Maase
15-10-2007, 09:12 PM
I Like the Ranger Mode, would be awesome having a game just with that Mode :)
And with an History, of course :)
An FPS Zelda :D
Maiky-NiSuTe
15-10-2007, 11:06 PM
http://kotaku.com/gaming/zapper/links-crossbow-training-hands-on-impressions-310919.php
Link's Crossbow Training Hands On Impressions
http://cache.kotaku.com/assets/resources/2007/10/links_cbt_handson.jpg
Link's Crossbow Training is the best $19.99 you'll ever spend on the Wii. Not only do you get a chintzy plastic shell in which you'll hold your Wii remote and Nunchuk that you can eventually offload on eBay, you'll get the best shooter pack-in since Duck Hunt. Despite the "training" moniker, Link's Crossbow Training isn't going to be confused with Nintendo's series of brain and vision strengthening software titles. It will, however, bring out the high score thirsty fiend in you.
Link's Crossbow Training is broken up into 9 levels, each with three stages. These stages are one of three types: Target Shooting, Defender or Ranger.
Target Shooting levels consists of a series of bull's-eyes that pop up on screen, including proper wooden bull's-eyes on posts or held by Goron, or in the style of skeet shooting, with a series of cow skulls catapulted into the air.
Defender sees an on screen Link in an over-the-shoulder camera style, remaining stationary. Players can pan the camera left or right with the direction of the Wii remote to look around. In one stage, a horde of Stalfos bears down on him, while in another Link floats down a river, facing Tektikes and other water creatures.
Ranger gameplay uses the analog stick to move Link around a level, with the Wii remote again used to look around. In one stage, Link must eliminate 25 Moblins with the crossbow with a strict time limit. Far more awkward than the other two game types and decidedly less enjoyable in its control complexity.
The challenge in Link's Crossbow Training comes from its combo system. Simply put, the more shots you string together, the better your score multiplier. There is some strategy involved here, as you'll want to save targets that net more points for later on in your combo sequence. Add a host of interactive objects in each level—barrels, scarecrows, clay pots, all of which can be shot for more points and a higher multiplier—and you'll be going in for just one more attempt at your high score and a better end of level medal.
Link's Crossbow Training was the biggest surprise for me at Nintendo's recent media event. While I'll regularly scoff at the Wii Zapper and the majority of the software that supports it, I'll gladly play plenty of Link's Crossbow Training. For a budget title, it has made its Zapper peers look like a bunch of amateurs.
Helmsly
16-10-2007, 12:07 AM
Gameplay footage and trailer combined in one video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDifJOlUFPs
I had forgotton the embargo on all the gaes at the NOA conference was lifted today/tonight
Gizmo
16-10-2007, 12:08 AM
I don't get why (in mode 2) looking around is done by moving to the edge of the screen. Why not use the control stick for it?
flameboy
16-10-2007, 08:00 AM
http://uk.gamespot.com/video/943270/6181068/videoplayerpop?
just watched this video, looks awesome...
ShadowV7
16-10-2007, 04:06 PM
Game is out in Australlia this year. 13 December to be precise. So hopefully we'll see it this year too.
Game is out in Australlia this year. 13 December to be precise. So hopefully we'll see it this year too.
Hope so! I'm pretty sure we will!
Does Resi come bundled with a Zapper because i don't really wanna buy two and get two Zelda games!
arnold
20-10-2007, 08:15 PM
http://news.filefront.com/wii-zapper-ages-18-and-up-only/
No comment at all, for a pretend gun you have to be 18 --;
ShadowV7
20-10-2007, 08:20 PM
Some thoughts.
1) Your kidding me, I actually don't believe this
2) It's Spong as the source...
3) Since when was it confirmed that we were getting this next month
Teppo Holmqvist
20-10-2007, 08:26 PM
3) Since when was it confirmed that we were getting this next month
I don't know, but because Ghost Squad and RE:UC are coming next month, this must be out too.
ShadowV7
20-10-2007, 10:57 PM
I don't know, but because Ghost Squad and RE:UC are coming next month, this must be out too.
I was thinking that too but it would be nice to have confirmation of a game that were supposed to get in a matter of weeks :heh:
I mean it's weird not to announce a date when it's this close to the month is suppose to be out, we've heard nothing.
flameboy
21-10-2007, 03:12 PM
http://news.filefront.com/wii-zapper-ages-18-and-up-only/
No comment at all, for a pretend gun you have to be 18 --;
Fair play to you for digging that out...but what a load of bollocks! They can't enforce that...it's not a form of content...its essentially a toy gun...and you don't see market stall owners asking for ID when kids buy them...
I was thinking that too but it would be nice to have confirmation of a game that were supposed to get in a matter of weeks :heh:
I mean it's weird not to announce a date when it's this close to the month is suppose to be out, we've heard nothing.
Zapper+Zelda has to be released 30th November 2007, the same-day as Resident Evil:UC and Ghost Squad is released otherwise it would be pointless...right?
Your right though! Nintendo should announce a date this week for Europe really.
Tellyn
21-10-2007, 05:26 PM
I for one agree with the 18 rating. All the cool kids are going to school with crossbows now, I don't think the young generation needs to be exposed to this type of stuff.
ShadowV7
21-10-2007, 10:54 PM
Zapper+Zelda has to be released 30th November 2007, the same-day as Resident Evil:UC and Ghost Squad is released otherwise it would be pointless...right?
Your right though! Nintendo should announce a date this week for Europe really.
Thanks for that. I'm hoping for an updated Q4 list at the start of this week and expecting this to be included in it.
If that's gonna be the date then i'm happy.
Thanks for that. I'm hoping for an updated Q4 list at the start of this week and expecting this to be included in it.
If that's gonna be the date then i'm happy.
NOE are always slow given us a Q4 list! Although i believe only the Zapper hasn't been given a official date, so thats probably why their not rushing it out. All of the BIG first-party winter games have been given dates now, so fingers crossed we'll get Zelda Crossbow training this year! I'm 95% sure we will. : peace:
Tellyn
22-10-2007, 09:40 AM
Australia get it on 13th of December, I reckon we'll get it 30th of November though to coincide with Ghost Squad and Resi. After all, what's the point in having the games when you don't have the Zapper?
Kurtle Squad
22-10-2007, 09:59 AM
It's only PEGI anyway, not the Bastard Buggering Freedom C***s
It's only PEGI anyway, not the Bastard Buggering Freedom C***s
Yea. They probably can't be bothered looking into every individual countries laws, and give it a rating for each individual country and try to control where the copies are distributed, so they assigned it the highest.
It'll likely be PG (perhaps 12) over here.
Tellyn
22-10-2007, 12:30 PM
I contacted PEGI to find out more about this matter.
Dear Mr. Whincup,
Thank you for your interest in the PEGI system.
To answer your question below I can say that the Wii Zapper has not yet been released and therefore we are not allowed to give you any information regarding an age rating of this product.
As soon as the product has been released you can find it’s rating on our website www.pegi.info.
We are sorry that we cannot be of more help.
Kind regards,
Martijn Huigsloot
So Spong appear to be stirring things.
Pit-Jr
22-10-2007, 01:16 PM
after watching these videos, ive decided that i can easily live without this game, or that crappy shell
Gizmo
26-10-2007, 01:53 PM
Surprised nobody posted this already:
8th December, €30 according to NeoGAF.
Does that mean £20 for Britain or will it be £30? If it's any more than £20 I ain't buying.
ShadowV7
26-10-2007, 02:06 PM
It's the 7th :heh:
8th is a Saturday and i'm expecting it to be £20 or £25.
£20?
Bah! It should be £15.
Serebii
26-10-2007, 03:01 PM
Awesome...now I just gotta wait for Gameplay to add it so I can pre-order :D
Zechs Merquise
26-10-2007, 03:04 PM
Wow £19.99, and SEGA have the cheek to charge us £35.00 for Ghost Squad. Well, I'll probably end up with both, but this is serious value.
Tellyn
26-10-2007, 03:10 PM
£20?
Bah! It should be £15.
Highly unlikely seeing as it comes with a game and a Nunchuk alone costs 15 pounds. You're right though, it should be.
Gizmo
26-10-2007, 03:14 PM
Highly unlikely seeing as it comes with a game and a Nunchuk alone costs 15 pounds. You're right though, it should be.
Yeah, but a Nunchuk has some pretty advanced motion sensitive electronics inside it.
The zapper is a piece of plastic.
Serebii
26-10-2007, 03:26 PM
Piece of Plastic...£5
Game which has been worked on which Nintendo obviously wishes to profit from...£15
Therefore
£20
Logic
flameboy
26-10-2007, 04:11 PM
yeah £20 is the price many expected and perhaps the correct prize. you are getting a lot of content and different gameplay modes in what is essentially a light gun game...whether or not I am going to get this remains to be seen. But its timing as a release is spot on, double that with a well planned big pre xmas Wii shipment and Nintendo could be on to a winner.
Tellyn
26-10-2007, 04:14 PM
I'm happy with the price anyway, it should make a nice Christmas present. :)
I'm happy with the price anyway, it should make a nice Christmas present. :)
Agreed. I'm hopefully getting it for Chrimbo with Ghost Squad and Resi: UC!
Highly unlikely seeing as it comes with a game and a Nunchuk alone costs 15 pounds.
The Zapper + Link's Crossbow Training is $19.99 in the US. A Nunchuck in the US is $19.99.
Phube
26-10-2007, 05:35 PM
The Zapper + Link's Crossbow Training is $19.99 in the US. A Nunchuck in the US is $19.99.
That's like £10 in proper money... :(
ShadowV7
26-10-2007, 05:35 PM
I would by it but I see me telling a Gran or something to get me this for Christmas since I can't think of anything I actually want.
I also foresee my mum telling me not to get Galaxy and wait till Christmas. No way am I waiting and hopefully i'll get it before she notices it's out.
jammy2211
26-10-2007, 05:37 PM
I would by it but I see me telling a Gran or something to get me this for Christmas since I can't think of anything I actually want.
I also foresee my mum telling me not to get Galaxy and wait till Christmas. No way am I waiting and hopefully i'll get it before she notices it's out.
Ask for Zack and Wiki!!!
Okay, I dunno why I just posted that, but you should still ask for Zack and Wiki. It's better then some huge chunk of plastic.
ShadowV7
26-10-2007, 05:39 PM
Ask for Zack and Wiki!!!
Okay, I dunno why I just posted that, but you should still ask for Zack and Wiki. It's better then some huge chunk of plastic.
I was just gonna buy it but I really want a Wii game or 2 for Christmas to get the excitement up so I might just do that aswell, well to the parents anyway.
Tellyn
26-10-2007, 05:42 PM
Remember VAT, Cube, and the fact that everything's generally more expensive in Europe.
Goron_3
26-10-2007, 06:01 PM
Ask for Zack and Wiki!!!
Okay, I dunno why I just posted that, but you should still ask for Zack and Wiki. It's better then some huge chunk of plastic.
Zack and Wiki is better than most things.
Out 7th December for £20 in Europe!
Check NOE site! ;)
I'll get it when it drops to £15.
I wonder if MoH:H2 and RE:TUC will be delayed then...
I'll get it when it drops to £15.
I wonder if MoH:H2 and RE:TUC will be delayed then...
Yeah definately:
Ghost Squad, MOH: H2, RE: TUC will all be out December 7th as well.
Great Xmas prezzies if you ask me...:D
£20?! I was importing one for £30, so now i may cancel that and stick to the UK version.
Helmsly
02-11-2007, 08:09 AM
http://media.nintendo-europe.com/compel/images/6Y9mdDqB2cgO4pDf9HIW_Tg4CDVwdDEn.jpghttp://media.nintendo-europe.com/compel/images/SH7VQrPD25qg5Wa-hLLouGyH-NQWagle.jpg
http://media.nintendo-europe.com/compel/images/FcRmARm4IAZGis8OkCsabJNdMQM_fcAr.jpghttp://media.nintendo-europe.com/compel/images/xbb8xOUPqkrVGC-cQR6mMp55Wqtzmtxj.jpg
http://media.nintendo-europe.com/compel/images/xgGwC6eEi34eWaV-eN_jWZgyXWWtYOFt.jpghttp://media.nintendo-europe.com/compel/images/FIMYcpa54cGHjZBA5EE4jtRIYs2d2gb0.jpg
Looks lovely, lets hope it plays well and is fun!
welsh_gamer
02-11-2007, 10:12 PM
http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/a_2684.jpg
Weh hey. At least we ain't getting it in a plastic sleeve.
Hero-of-Time
03-11-2007, 09:19 AM
http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/a_2684.jpg
Weh hey. At least we ain't getting it in a plastic sleeve
Good to see.
Is anyone else overly excited about this and the rest of the Zapper games coming out?
I'm overly excited, yes.
Hopefully getting them for xmas!
King_V
03-11-2007, 12:51 PM
Yes, I am. Great Christmas treats, with Galaxy on one side, Corruption on the other, Mario and Sonic, Forever Blue, etc.
Serebii
03-11-2007, 06:42 PM
Already got this pre-ordered...am leavin games like Rayman for Christmas tho :D
Am well lookin forward to it...almost as much as Galaxy :p
Kurtle Squad
04-11-2007, 10:56 AM
http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/a_2684.jpg
Weh hey. At least we ain't getting it in a plastic sleeve.
This isn't Microcheap we're talking about :heh:
Another game to add to my Zelda part of my shelf unit.....
http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/a_2684.jpg
That cover is better than Twilight Princess'.
Is anyone else overly excited about this and the rest of the Zapper games coming out?
No.
ShadowV7
04-11-2007, 11:09 AM
My sisters getting me this for Christmas so i'm gonna have to wait till then to play it :(
Retro_Link
04-11-2007, 11:13 AM
That cover is better than Twilight Princess'.It's really not! It's just a piece of character art on a boring background!
Good to see.
Is anyone else overly excited about this and the rest of the Zapper games coming out?Yep, but at the moment it's probably Resi:UC >>>> Ghost Squad > Zelda.
Unfortunately I'm just not excited about this game!
Was a bit let down by the Twilight Princess world for starters, then there's the fact it's more of a minigame, with no story, when compared to the other two games.
welsh_gamer
04-11-2007, 11:23 AM
Good to see.
Is anyone else overly excited about this and the rest of the Zapper games coming out?
Yep I cannot wait either. Saving this, along with Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles for Christmas. Was going to get Ghost Squad too, but decided against it due to the fact that there are only 3 level's, and I don't want too much point and shoot game's. I'm also getting MOH:Heroes 2, but I'm getting that on release, due to the online play! The arcade mode will have to wait till Christmas Day.
I hope we'll be seeing a few more Wii zapper game's during Q1 and Q2 2008, as the Wii zapper is for life, not just for Christmas.
Oh! And the Wii zapper release might mean that we'll see the like of Duck Hunt etc on the Virtual Console maybe :yay:
Hero-of-Time
04-11-2007, 11:26 AM
Oh! And the Wii zapper release might mean that we'll see the like of Duck Hunt etc on the Virtual Console maybe :yay:
Yeah its pretty much a certainty that the old zapper games from the NES will come on the VC with the release of the Zapper. I cant wait to play Duck Hunt again!
It's really not! It's just a piece of character art on a boring background!
I prefer it. TP's cover is the boring one.
http://www.mobygames.com/game/wii/legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess/cover-art/gameCoverId,93928/
I prefer it. TP's cover is the boring one.
http://www.mobygames.com/game/wii/legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess/cover-art/gameCoverId,93928/
The TP one looks awesome in the flesh.
ShadowV7
04-11-2007, 03:03 PM
I prefer TP cover more than the Crossbow Training one. Just looks cooler I think.
Gizmo
18-11-2007, 03:48 PM
So, does anyone know when the reviews are gonna start coming through for this?
Also, it looks like the game comes in one of those plastic sleeves, like the Wii Sports ones from America and post-launch Euro, which kinda sucks too :(
ShadowV7
18-11-2007, 03:52 PM
So, does anyone know when the reviews are gonna start coming through for this?
Also, it looks like the game comes in one of those plastic sleeves, like the Wii Sports ones from America and post-launch Euro, which kinda sucks too :(
Far as I was aware, Europe was getting plastic boxes like Wii Sports for us and it was America who was getting a card-board sleeve like their Wii Sports.
Serebii
18-11-2007, 03:56 PM
And in the unlikely event we do get the Cardboard Case....I have a Wii Points case ready :)
Gizmo
18-11-2007, 04:00 PM
Hah, good idea Serebii. If we do get the sleeve, just print off a boxart and put it in an empty points case :p
ShadowV7
18-11-2007, 04:27 PM
That is actually a really good idea there. Now I just need to but Wii Points instore now :heh:
Cookyman
21-11-2007, 05:03 PM
Just ordered from Choices (http://www.choicesuk.com/Product.aspx/!828866) for £17.99 bargain price! :heh:
7.0 at IGN with exactly the criticism everyone's expecting. Worth the price, I'd say.
Gizmo
21-11-2007, 06:40 PM
I'll probably end up buying this but I'm still not fully convinced on it.
Are there any other reviews up other than IGNs?
Oh, and thanks for changing the thread title. I went to edit it a couple of weeks ago and realised I couldn't, has been bugging me ever since.
Good job it comes with a game that uses the Zapper!
Europe won't be seeing MOH:H2 or Ghost Squad till next year!
Hopefully Resi:UC keeps it date!
Serebii
23-11-2007, 09:54 AM
I thought MoH came out next week?
Petey Piranah
23-11-2007, 12:00 PM
Will probably skip this, might give it a rent though...
Sheikah
23-11-2007, 06:24 PM
When I saw a trailer for this I saw a load of games that were already in Twilight Princess. Is it mostly just recycled material?
Serebii
23-11-2007, 06:48 PM
Recycled Material in the fact the setting and character models are recycled yes. But the gameplay itself is not
Maiky-NiSuTe
01-12-2007, 06:34 PM
OMG if you have a girl friend don't buy this game!!!!!!! she will clame the Wii and never leave it alone again!! my wife even said i cant play it any more because she wants to play >.<
ps this game ROCKS!!
danny
02-12-2007, 12:32 PM
is this still out this weekend as play dosent have a date.
Maiky-NiSuTe
02-12-2007, 04:01 PM
jup ... well i think so because i thought Bianca told me it would be out on 7 Dec 2007 and she works for NoE
Hellfire
02-12-2007, 04:24 PM
OMG if you have a girl friend don't buy this game!!!!!!! she will clame the Wii and never leave it alone again!! my wife even said i cant play it any more because she wants to play >.<
ps this game ROCKS!!
I don't have a girlfriend, does that mean I can't buy the game?
Don't know if I'll buy it right away, I might buy Endless Ocean first. Usually Zelda has prority over everything and anything, but since this is a spin off, there's no rush I suppose.
Serebii
02-12-2007, 04:51 PM
I don't have a girlfriend, does that mean I can't buy the game?
Don't know if I'll buy it right away, I might buy Endless Ocean first. Usually Zelda has prority over everything and anything, but since this is a spin off, there's no rush I suppose.
Hell, why not get both...thats 2 for the price of 1 game with a plastic shell included!
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