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'''''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD''''' is a remake of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' for the [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]]. It was announced during a Nintendo Direct presentation on January 23rd, [[2013]], where [[Eiji Aonuma]] announced the game, saying that it will have updated HD graphics.{{Ref|name=nintendo direct|[[Interview:Nintendo Direct January 23rd 2013|Nintendo Direct, January 23rd, 2013]]}} The game uses an HD update of the original game's graphics style, combining cel-shading with advanced effects and 1080p resolution. The title was confirmed to be ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD'' at E3 2013.{{Ref|name=e3|source=[http://e3.nintendo.com/games/detail/the-legend-of-zelda-wind-waker/ Wind Waker E3 2013]}} A special Wii U bundle was also announced featuring ''The Wind Waker HD''. The bundle includes a black Wii U console, and a black Wii U GamePad with a gold Hylian crest. Additionally, there is a download code for a digital version of ''The Wind Waker HD'', as well as a download code for a digital version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]''. | '''''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD''''' is a remake of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' for the [[Nintendo Wii U|Wii U]]. It was announced during a Nintendo Direct presentation on January 23rd, [[2013]], where [[Eiji Aonuma]] announced the game, saying that it will have updated HD graphics.{{Ref|name=nintendo direct|[[Interview:Nintendo Direct January 23rd 2013|Nintendo Direct, January 23rd, 2013]]}} The game uses an HD update of the original game's graphics style, combining cel-shading with advanced effects and 1080p resolution. The title was confirmed to be ''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD'' at E3 2013.{{Ref|name=e3|source=[http://e3.nintendo.com/games/detail/the-legend-of-zelda-wind-waker/ Wind Waker E3 2013]}} A special Wii U [[The Wind Waker HD Wii U Limited Edition Bundle|bundle]] was also announced featuring ''The Wind Waker HD''. The bundle includes a black Wii U console, and a black Wii U GamePad with a gold Hylian crest. Additionally, there is a download code for a digital version of ''The Wind Waker HD'', as well as a download code for a digital version of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia|Hyrule Historia]]''. | ||
''The Wind Waker HD'' releases digitally on September 20th, and physically on October 4th in the USA and Canada. Furthermore, it releases both digitally and physically on September 26th in Japan, on October 4th in Europe, and October 5th in Australia. | ''The Wind Waker HD'' releases digitally on September 20th, and physically on October 4th in the USA and Canada. Furthermore, it releases both digitally and physically on September 26th in Japan, on October 4th in Europe, and October 5th in Australia. | ||
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*A [[Hero Mode]] has been added. In this mode, enemies do twice the damage, and no [[Recovery Heart]]s can be found.{{Ref|source=[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsZDa2nBVgY The Wind Waker HD Hero Mode Trailer]}} The only way to regenerate Link's health is by the use of [[Potion]]s, [[Elixir Soup]], [[Fairy|Fairies]], etc. | *A [[Hero Mode]] has been added. In this mode, enemies do twice the damage, and no [[Recovery Heart]]s can be found.{{Ref|source=[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsZDa2nBVgY The Wind Waker HD Hero Mode Trailer]}} The only way to regenerate Link's health is by the use of [[Potion]]s, [[Elixir Soup]], [[Fairy|Fairies]], etc. | ||
[[File:Wind-Waker-HD.jpg|left|200px|thumb|The Swift Sail in action]] | [[File:Wind-Waker-HD.jpg|left|200px|thumb|The Swift Sail in action]] | ||
*A new item called the [[Swift Sail]] has been added. This new item allows Link to sail faster than with the normal [[Sail]], and it "always has wind in it" | *A new item called the [[Swift Sail]] has been added. This new item allows Link to sail faster than with the normal [[Sail]], and it "always has wind in it", meaning Link will not have to change wind directions. It can be obtained at the [[Hall of Wealth|Auction House]] anytime after completing the first dungeon. This is an optional item. | ||
*The quest for the [[Triforce Shard]]s has been made less tedious. Link can acquire the first five pieces directly, with three remaining. These remaining three will need to be acquired in the traditional way of finding a [[Triforce Chart]], having it deciphered by [[Tingle]], and following the chart to the [[Triforce]] piece. | *The quest for the [[Triforce Shard]]s has been made less tedious. Link can acquire the first five pieces directly, with three remaining. These remaining three will need to be acquired in the traditional way of finding a [[Triforce Chart]], having it deciphered by [[Tingle]], and following the chart to the [[Triforce]] piece. | ||
*The [[Tingle Tuner]] has been replaced by the [[Tingle Bottle]]. The Tingle Bottle allows players to send Miiverse messages in bottles that will wash up on the shores of other players’ games.{{Ref|In-Game Description|You got a Tingle Bottle! Using Miiverse, you can insert a message you've written, and send it out to sea for someone unknown to receive.|''The Wind Waker HD''}} | *The [[Tingle Tuner]] has been replaced by the [[Tingle Bottle]]. The Tingle Bottle allows players to send Miiverse messages in bottles that will wash up on the shores of other players’ games.{{Ref|In-Game Description|You got a Tingle Bottle! Using Miiverse, you can insert a message you've written, and send it out to sea for someone unknown to receive.|''The Wind Waker HD''}} | ||
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*The [[Hero's Charm]] is now found at the bottom of the [[Savage Labyrinth]], rather than getting it by giving [[Joy Pendant]]s to [[Mrs. Marie]]. | *The [[Hero's Charm]] is now found at the bottom of the [[Savage Labyrinth]], rather than getting it by giving [[Joy Pendant]]s to [[Mrs. Marie]]. | ||
*Link no longer needs to stop in order to turn while swinging on the [[Grappling Hook]]. | *Link no longer needs to stop in order to turn while swinging on the [[Grappling Hook]]. | ||
*The [[ | *The [[Picto Box]] can now hold 12 pictures, instead of the previous 1. Link can also now take "selfies" with his pictobox. | ||
===Aesthetics=== | ===Aesthetics=== | ||