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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 | '''''The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD''''' is a remaster 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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*Players can now move whilst in first person (using the [[Bow]], [[Boomerang]], [[Hookshot]], etc.). | *Players can now move whilst in first person (using the [[Bow]], [[Boomerang]], [[Hookshot]], etc.). | ||
**Because of this, aiming weapons is now done with the right analog stick as opposed to the left when not using gyroscope controls. | **Because of this, aiming weapons is now done with the right analog stick as opposed to the left when not using gyroscope controls. | ||
*A reticle now appears when using the [[Cannon]] | *A reticle now appears when using the [[Cannon]] for easier targeting | ||
*Wind Waker, Cannon, and Salvage Arm are bound to the D-pad. | *Wind Waker, Cannon, and Salvage Arm are bound to the D-pad. | ||
*When using the [[Deku Leaf]], there is now a translucent green icon on the spot that Link would land | *When using the [[Deku Leaf]], there is now a translucent green icon on the spot that Link would land on if he let go. | ||
*The basic wallet now holds 500 [[Rupee]]s instead of the original 200. | *The basic wallet now holds 500 [[Rupee]]s instead of the original 200. | ||
*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 [[Pictograph Box|Picto Box]] can now hold 12 pictographs | *The [[Pictograph Box|Picto Box]] can now hold 12 pictographs instead of the previous 3. Link can also now take "selfies" with his Picto Box. | ||
*[[Carlov]] can now be given 12 pictographs at once. | *[[Carlov]] can now be given 12 pictographs at once. | ||
*A [[Forest Firefly]] is no longer needed to upgrade the Picto Box to the [[Pictograph Box|Deluxe Picto Box]]; instead, Lenzo gives Link the upgraded box after Link becomes his assistant. | *A [[Forest Firefly]] is no longer needed to upgrade the Picto Box to the [[Pictograph Box|Deluxe Picto Box]]; instead, Lenzo gives Link the upgraded box after Link becomes his assistant. | ||
*Pictographs are now given an approval rating as soon as they are taken, allowing | *Pictographs are now given an approval rating as soon as they are taken, allowing players to instantly know if their pictograph is good enough for a figurine. | ||
*Clicking the right stick switches the camera to first person mode. | *Clicking the right stick switches the camera to first person mode. | ||
*The [[Hero's Charm]] has been moved to the end of the [[Savage Labyrinth]]. | *The [[Hero's Charm]] has been moved to the end of the [[Savage Labyrinth]]. | ||