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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (view source)
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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 Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD''''' is a remake of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker|The Wind Waker]]'' for [[Nintendo 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 golden Hylian crest along with some [[Hylian Language|Hylian]] symbols. 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]]''. A collector's edition of the game itself was also released with the inclusion of a small [[Ganon|Ganondorf]] figurine. | ||
''The Wind Waker HD'' released digitally on September 20th, 2013, and physically on October 4th in the USA and Canada. Furthermore, it released both digitally and physically on September 26th in Japan, on October 4th in Europe, and October 5th in Australia. | ''The Wind Waker HD'' released digitally on September 20th, 2013, and physically on October 4th in the USA and Canada. Furthermore, it released both digitally and physically on September 26th in Japan, on October 4th in Europe, and October 5th in Australia. | ||
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At E3 in [[2011]], Nintendo presented a Zelda HD demo to promote the Wii U's capabilities. This demo used the more realistic graphics from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', and was part of a series of experiments with updating previous games' graphics for the new HD console. As a result of these experiments, ''The Wind Waker'' stood out to the developers as a brand-new experience, and they decided to make it into a game.{{Ref|name=nintendo direct}} | At E3 in [[2011]], Nintendo presented a Zelda HD demo to promote the Wii U's capabilities. This demo used the more realistic graphics from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', and was part of a series of experiments with updating previous games' graphics for the new HD console. As a result of these experiments, ''The Wind Waker'' stood out to the developers as a brand-new experience, and they decided to make it into a game.{{Ref|name=nintendo direct}} | ||
''The Wind Waker HD'' was released in October of 2013 as a treat for fans as they | ''The Wind Waker HD'' was released in October of 2013 as a treat for fans as they waited for ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild|Breath of the Wild]]'', which was under development at the time.{{Ref|name=nintendo direct}} | ||
There have been some changes made to the gameplay and aesthetics, which can be viewed below. | There have been some changes made to the gameplay and aesthetics, which can be viewed below. | ||
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*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. | *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 | *The [[Tingle Tuner]] has been replaced with 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''}} | ||
*Off-TV play is available on the GamePad screen. | *Off-TV play is available on the GamePad screen. | ||
*Like ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]'', items can now be aimed using the GamePad's built-in gyroscope. | *Like ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D|Ocarina of Time 3D]]'', items can now be aimed using the GamePad's built-in gyroscope. | ||
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*The day-night transition on the file select screen has been removed. | *The day-night transition on the file select screen has been removed. | ||
*You can now play the game completely on the GamePad if you are in range of your Wii U. | *You can now play the game completely on the GamePad if you are in range of your Wii U. | ||
*A patch of flowers near the | *A patch of flowers near the harbor in [[Windfall Island]] is new. | ||
*You can now take selfies of Link in ''The Wind Waker HD'' and also make different expressions on his face too. | *You can now take selfies of Link in ''The Wind Waker HD'' and also make different expressions on his face too. | ||
*The sword can now be used to break wooden planks over warp jars. | *The sword can now be used to break wooden planks over warp jars. | ||
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