Is this next gen?

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Sal.Paradise said:

JEMC said:

Sal.Paradise said:

JEMC said:

I hope they don't go that route with Zelda.

Realistic graphics won't work too well on a franchise like Zelda where magic, fantasy and mythology is so important. Besides realism has never been a goal in the development of a Zelda game. I think that graphics like Twilight Princess or the ones from the WiiU tech demo are the most realistic thing we'll get for Zelda, and for me that's fine.

On the other hand, there are other Nintendo games that could make use of such graphics like Metroid, F-Zero or Endless Ocean.

@bolded Just...completely disagree. I'm not sure what else to say :D

It's ok, I know it's just my point of view.

But with realistic graphics there are some aspects of Zelda games that wouldn't work. A silent Link, the Gorons, cutting the grass to get rupees, etc.

Well in my ideal Zelda Link would no longer be silent, but you could work it into the story. Born a mute/ cursed by some evil so he can't speak etc. Gorons could totally work, think LOTR cave troll just less ugly. The rupees...I'll give you that. 

I kind of agree with you. I wouldn't want a full-on realistic Zelda, because I agree with Nintendo in thinking that sticking close to realism can endanger the fantastical elements of the game (which I believe are just as relevant in terms of immersion). However, it's completely possible to strike a better balance between the real and etherial. Twilight Princess managed to pull it off to some extent. Maybe a slightly more vibrant color palette could preserve the character of the series while detailed environments and characters keep the game grounded firmly in reality. In any case, the SS art style did a decent job of complementing the story direction and the gameplay. Ultimately what Nintendo decides will depend on their goals, which in the case of the eventual Wii U Zelda, I hope they're interested in what the system's power can do to enhance the experience as opposed to focusing mainly on the controller aspect again.