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Halb

53,012 posts

183 months

Wednesday 14th August 2019
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Thinking of buying one of these, primarily for the zelda game.

prand

5,915 posts

196 months

Thursday 15th August 2019
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Halb said:
Thinking of buying one of these, primarily for the zelda game.
I bought the switch for the kids who enjoy mariokart, just dance etc. I bought Zelda as I was a bit intrigued what it would be like (having not played video games for about 20 years...)

Well, about 100 hours later and to the annoyance of my wife and kids, I finished it.

I have to say the inital experience of simply exploring and discovering what was in the huge landscape (I admit I had to get a little help from the internet) was somewhat better than completing it, which seemed not that challenging or satisfying compared to some of earlier challenges when you are limited in resources and monsters around corners could completely ruin your day.

I found once I had access to armour, special weapons, protection and extra energy things got almost too easy, but on balance I'm glad, as I think I'd have lost interest or I'd still be playing it and annoying my wife.

My favourite bits were; beating the first divine beast and the long quest to do it (Zora's domain/Vah Ruta - the Elephant). A neat thing I liked was stumbling across a nice little cottage, finding out I could actually buy it, move in and make it all homely by mounting Lynel savage shields, swords and bows as wall decorations.

So I'd say it's well worth it, but be prepared to lose many hours playing it.

Oakey

27,564 posts

216 months

Thursday 15th August 2019
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Is this website legit?

https://www.nintendoservicecentre.co.uk

Cos it looks shady as fk .

Edit: seems it's real; https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Support/Contact/Repairs...


Halb

53,012 posts

183 months

Thursday 15th August 2019
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prand said:
I bought the switch for the kids who enjoy mariokart, just dance etc. I bought Zelda as I was a bit intrigued what it would be like (having not played video games for about 20 years...)
Well, about 100 hours later and to the annoyance of my wife and kids, I finished it.
I have to say the inital experience of simply exploring and discovering what was in the huge landscape (I admit I had to get a little help from the internet) was somewhat better than completing it, which seemed not that challenging or satisfying compared to some of earlier challenges when you are limited in resources and monsters around corners could completely ruin your day.
I found once I had access to armour, special weapons, protection and extra energy things got almost too easy, but on balance I'm glad, as I think I'd have lost interest or I'd still be playing it and annoying my wife.
My favourite bits were; beating the first divine beast and the long quest to do it (Zora's domain/Vah Ruta - the Elephant). A neat thing I liked was stumbling across a nice little cottage, finding out I could actually buy it, move in and make it all homely by mounting Lynel savage shields, swords and bows as wall decorations.
So I'd say it's well worth it, but be prepared to lose many hours playing it.
Excellent. Thanks.
I have to admit, I'm a Nintendoian. I bought the first LoZ back in the 80's (my mum bought it more accurately) and I spent many happy hours pon it, the one on the SNES remains one of my fave games. I know I played the one on the WIi quite a lot some years ago, can't really recall which one, but I'd forgotten about the switch/zelda and then an ad reminded me, and I wanna delve in to that world again.

Chris Type R

8,026 posts

249 months

Thursday 15th August 2019
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Halb said:
Excellent. Thanks.
I have to admit, I'm a Nintendoian. I bought the first LoZ back in the 80's (my mum bought it more accurately) and I spent many happy hours pon it, the one on the SNES remains one of my fave games. I know I played the one on the WIi quite a lot some years ago, can't really recall which one, but I'd forgotten about the switch/zelda and then an ad reminded me, and I wanna delve in to that world again.
Probably The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

That's the most recent one that I've played. Our Wii probably needs a refresh, so will get a Switch with Mario Kart for the family & the latest LOZ for myself.

Edited by Chris Type R on Friday 16th August 08:35

dai1983

2,912 posts

149 months

Thursday 15th August 2019
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Halb said:
Thinking of buying one of these, primarily for the zelda game.
Budget for buying the expansion packs and jump straight into Master mode. The main game is the hardest Zelda I’ve ever played and master mode ramps it up but allows you to have stronger weapons sooner. The teaser for the sequel is out too.

Gun

13,431 posts

218 months

Tuesday 20th August 2019
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I see Superhot is now available in the eShop, will be my next purchase I think!

Chris Type R

8,026 posts

249 months

Friday 30th August 2019
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Improved Switch available from game.co.uk now.

Halb

53,012 posts

183 months

Friday 30th August 2019
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How is it improved?

I've been watching so many gamer vids (cinemamassacre) on YT...currently working through famicom/nes/snes/nt/c64 minis. biggrin

Luke.

10,991 posts

250 months

Friday 30th August 2019
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Halb said:
How is it improved?

I've been watching so many gamer vids (cinemamassacre) on YT...currently working through famicom/nes/snes/nt/c64 minis. biggrin
Better battery life.

FukeLreeman

1,494 posts

175 months

Monday 23rd September 2019
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New (old) Zelda game is mint.

Cashing in on the Nostalgia, however Grezzo have done a brilliant job of re-imagining it.


Halb

53,012 posts

183 months

Monday 23rd September 2019
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FukeLreeman said:
New (old) Zelda game is mint.

Cashing in on the Nostalgia, however Grezzo have done a brilliant job of re-imagining it.
Link to the Past?

DoctorX

7,272 posts

167 months

Monday 23rd September 2019
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Halb said:
FukeLreeman said:
New (old) Zelda game is mint.

Cashing in on the Nostalgia, however Grezzo have done a brilliant job of re-imagining it.
Link to the Past?
Links Awakening. Loved that on the GameBoy. May have to get this one.

PulsatingStar

1,715 posts

248 months

Monday 23rd September 2019
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Was going to get that and just found my Switch is dead. Not impressed as ive barely used it really. Having now googled seems theres quite a few issues with unreliability.

Halb

53,012 posts

183 months

Monday 23rd September 2019
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PulsatingStar said:
Was going to get that and just found my Switch is dead. Not impressed as ive barely used it really. Having now googled seems theres quite a few issues with unreliability.
how old is the unit?

PulsatingStar

1,715 posts

248 months

Monday 23rd September 2019
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Halb said:
how old is the unit?
Almost 2 years, I got it when Mario released. Warranty is only 1yr though. I will fill in the repair form later on but im not hopeful.

Zoon

6,692 posts

121 months

Tuesday 24th September 2019
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PulsatingStar said:
Halb said:
how old is the unit?
Almost 2 years, I got it when Mario released. Warranty is only 1yr though. I will fill in the repair form later on but im not hopeful.
If you got it from the nintendo online store you get two years warranty

loudlashadjuster

5,116 posts

184 months

Tuesday 24th September 2019
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Zoon said:
PulsatingStar said:
Halb said:
how old is the unit?
Almost 2 years, I got it when Mario released. Warranty is only 1yr though. I will fill in the repair form later on but im not hopeful.
If you got it from the nintendo online store you get two years warranty
There is two years mandated warranty for all consumer products, assuming you bought it in the EU. The retailer you bought it from is responsible for managing this, contact them, it won't be an issue if you're within the two years and the fault is obviously a failure and not due to abuse etc..

gizlaroc

17,251 posts

224 months

Tuesday 24th September 2019
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Loving Links Awakening!!

It was an amazing game back on the Gameboy, but this, for me, is just a joy to play.

I feel like I am getting through it a pace that keeps me wanting to play, not something I have found with recent games.
It also feels like I want a game to feel, like a nice cartoon world where I can lose myself for a while.
In an era where so many games try to feel realistic, including those that are obviously fantasy worlds, this is a breathe of fresh air.

I have enjoyed all the Zelda games, with the exception of Wind Waker, got bored of the sea travelling, but this is right up there as arguably the best in the series for me.

Loving it.


I should just add, only game that has held my attention for more than two hours since Lat Of Us.


Edited by gizlaroc on Tuesday 24th September 22:18

DoctorX

7,272 posts

167 months

Tuesday 24th September 2019
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^agreed. It’s a joy to play. Only problem is, it’s so addictive I’m long way through it already!