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Yesterday, after the Nintendo Direct announced a new Zelda set in the world of A Link To The Past, Kotaku was given a chance to have some hands-on time with the 3DS title. We saw the new wall mechanic, and Kirk Hamilton was able to work his way to a caterpillar boss battle in the demo — you can see that encounter in the video above.
Let me tell you, the boss isn’t kidding around.
Here’s some more footage, including the new wall mechanic. So far, the game inspires confidence.
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This is the game that has made me finally seek out a 3DSXL. Does anyone know of any cool ltd ed. versions available in OZ? Or are we stuck with bog standard colours etc???
That are AUS PAL regioned retail versions? only ones I can think of is the Zelda OOT edition and Club Nintendo one both being sold out and hard to find and overpriced.
@distantdrop
Fire Emblem, Monster Hunter, Mario ones, possibly the Animal Crossing one.
I believe the White and Black 3DS XLs are exclusive to those bundles.
The monster hunter 3DS is just an all black 3DS.
It is exclusive to the bundle currently but who knows if that will stay true
Also I think it’s fairly rare since they had low stock on it and the game :/
Might as well just import it from the UK. There’s nothing different about them (we share the same region) and our Australian 3DSs can access the UK store so I’m going to assume it’s the exact same model. Only difference is that they don’t come with a charger in the UK but if you have access to a DSi XL or 3DS one, it’s the same. Shouldn’t be too hard to track down a cheap charger on eBay anyway 🙂
@fractipro
Okay as far as I know these are the special PAL 3DS consoles I can think of
Normal (all were available in Australia)
– OoT Zelda
– 3 Mario themed Club Nintendo ones
XL (only the MH and Mario ones are available locally)
– White/Black 3DS XL in Monster Hunter and Mario bundles (I don’t think they sell them separately)
– Pikachu
– Fire Emblem
– Animal Crossing one coming out soon
I’d import it if I were you :), more variety and possibly cheaper!
I was sticking my options to 3DS handhelds that had custom designs (embled etc) and regioned to Australia.
Oh yeah, forgot the Fire Emblem one didn’t come out here but the ones you mentioned are standard 3DS consoles though, not XL.
There is a custom animal crossing 3DSXL coming out with New Leaf.
There is also a custom Luigi (with mario decal hidden) 3DSXL launching with the new Luigi game.
The Zelda OoT is a 3DS and I would not recommend it if you have big hands, I will be upgrading to a 3DSXL once the new Zelda launches just so I don’t have to stop after an hour from hand cramps.
That looks freaking slick.
So the Moldorm makes a reappearence eh? I wonder what other familiar suprises the game has for us?
I hope it’s not too much like A Link to the Past (ie. set in the exact same map with small changes). Best case scenario would be if it also included a full remake of A Link to the Past as well as the sequel ;D
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