OoT for 3DS?

[ShinyYoshi]

I can honestly say I have never played any Legend of Zelda game. And right now, I don't have any games for the Nintendo 3DS.

So my main question here is, is the Legend of Zelda game for 3DS worth a try, or will I not understand any of it (being my first Zelda game)? I don't know anything about the games so any information is helpful.

 

[Psychonaut]

if you haven't played a zelda game before, it's a great place to get your feet wet. it's disputably the best in the franchise, and the best 3ds game available right now.

i would say buy it ASAP, if you're interested at all and need a good game. i can't really compare it to another game easily, but it has very nice gameplay controls (or did on the n64, at least).

if you have a wii, however, i might advise you to simply buy it via virtual console if you prefer having the ability to play it on a big screen as opposed to in 3d. i'm not sure how good the 3d effect is, or how much it really adds to the game (having not played it personally) but i can say that sometimes a game feels better on a large screen compared to a handheld. (though other times it's vice versa)

so, in summary, buy it if you're remotely interested. you won't be let down, unless it is not the kind of game for you. chances are you'll at least enjoy it, but there's a very good chance you'll love it.

also worth mentioning of the zelda franchise are a link to the past (available on the virtual console and on the game boy advance if you can find it used) the windwaker (gamecube, again, find it used) and majora's mask (virtual console and to be announced on the 3ds, majora's mask is my personal fave)

you can't really go wrong with zelda, if you like hack and slash rpg adventure games.

edit: you won't lose anything story-wise since most all the games are standalone/don't have a story arc, and this game has a tutorial-esque "visions" feature which helps guide you through parts that may be confusing, though i would recommend trying to play it without that feature, as exploring and figuring things out yourself is half of the fun.

 

[rafren]

nuff said.

 

[Tyeforce]

Definitely. The remastered graphics are absolutely stunning in 3D, and the game has a ton of content to keep you busy. Easily the best 3DS game available right now, and it's a great place to start if you're just getting into Zelda. I recommend giving it a shot, and if when you like fall in love with it, you'll also have The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword to look forward to soon (assuming you have a Wii, that is).

And you could also dip into other older Zelda games. The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX for Game Boy Color is great and it's available for only $5.99 on the Nintendo eShop. The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, the original The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask are all available on the Wii's Virtual Console, too.

Also worth playing if you can hunt them down are The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker (my personal favorite) and The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures for GameCube, and The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass and The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks for Nintendo DS. And, of course, there's The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, available for both GameCube and Wii. (You can get the Wii version for only $20 now as a Nintendo Select title, which is a steal for a Zelda game.)

Oh, and this September Nintendo is releasing a free DSiWare version of The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords, a fun little multiplayer Zelda game that originally came bundled with the Game Boy Advance remake of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past.

And that pretty much covers all the main series Zelda games, except The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, and The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. These three are going to be the hardest to find/play due to them being older games and not being available on Virtual Console at the moment. The Oracle games will probably be released on the eShop in time, but you'll probably need to hunt down a used copy of The Minish Cap if you want to play it, assuming you have the hardware to play it on (Game Boy Advance, or Nintendo DS/DS Lite).


Oh, and what Psychonaut said.

 

[PaJami]

Ocarina of Time 3D was my first Zelda game too... Er, not counting the first few levels on Virtual Console. I prefer 3D over virtual console; the portability made me want to play it more.. If you own a 3DS, this game is the pick of the litter. If anything else, get it so your 3DS gets a good game But yeah, I'd give it a shot if I were you.

 

[Solar]

I Truly never played a Zelda game either and i have to say this game makes me wanting more. The story is absolutly magnificent and the graphics are spectacular. The game gives me everything i love about rpgs and makes it better. You don't need to consider it. You need to get it.

 

[Yokie]

I've played it on both N64 and Virtual Console, but getting it on the 3DS was still worth it. The graphic updates are amazing.

 

[MasterC]

I don't have a 3DS yet but I've played the game over and over on the N64 and It's awesome.You should get it for the 3DS.

 

[ShinyYoshi]

Well, thank you guys so much! I knew I could count on TBT. If I have time today, I'll go pick it up!

 

[Trent the Paladin]

Well, thank you guys so much! I knew I could count on TBT. If I have time today, I'll go pick it up!

Good. You'll really thank us when you get to the Water Temple. o:

 

[Psychonaut]

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

ignore this game, plz.

at least until you know what to expect from a zelda game.

it's worlds different from traditional zelda games, and is supposed to be really bad.

 

[Tyeforce]

ignore this game, plz.

at least until you know what to expect from a zelda game.

it's worlds different from traditional zelda games, and is supposed to be really bad.

Yeah, Zelda II is best left alone unless you're wanting to play all of the games. And even if you are, you probably don't want to make it one of the first few games that you play. The same could even go for the original The Legend of Zelda. Obviously it's still a good game, and it's very important to the Zelda franchise, being the first game in the series, but both NES games haven't really aged that well compared to every other Zelda game.