'The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild' Preview: New Game Looks Pretty Sick, Even With Wii U Demo [VIDEO]
Nintendo has been criticized in the past for being a bit too casual in its E3 demos. Indeed, this year, the gaming giant simply featured the latest upcoming game in the firm's esteemed Legend of Zelda franchise, called The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wind. While the game was indeed interesting, however, Nintendo opted to feature the demo on the Wii U, the company's current flagship console, which has emerged in the last place in the ongoing console wars.
This particular decision has been met with polarizing viewpoints among Nintendo fans. Some feel as if Nintendo is truly in trouble, unveiling one of its most highly-anticipated title in an underpowered console that might be phased out soon. Indeed, the new Zelda game is supposed to be one of the titles to watch out for when the Nintendo NX gets released. Thus, showing off the game in the Wii U seems like a shot in the dark.
As much as there is a point to this, however, there is no denying that Breath of the Wind is one amazing looking game. While it is true that the limitations of the Wii U were evident in the demo's gameplay and graphics, there is very little doubt that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wind, might very well be the best game in the franchise in decades.
What was particularly notable in the E3 demo is the fact that Breath of the Wind features an open world, a first for any Zelda title. With the open world in place, gamers would now be able to interact with the game's environment unlike ever before. If any, players would finally be able to scale the mountains of Hyrule to their heart's content, just like in games such as GTA and Uncharted.
Link's interaction with the environment has also received a major update, this time allowing factors such as weather to affect gameplay. For example, if Link is not properly equipped for the cold, going into an icy dungeon will result in the loss of HP points even without fighting.
If there's anything that Nintendo was able to show in its E3 demo, it is the fact that it is still a force to be reckoned with in the gaming market. After all, what company can impress gamers with an upcoming title being played in one of the company's biggest console flops of all time?
