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[Andy]

What art style do you think Nintendo should use for a new Zelda game? All of them would look beautiful in 1080p, but what would you like?

[The One Who Wrote This]

I would like to try something new, but I am fine with any art style. I love Windwaker, Twilight Princess, and soon Skyward Sword!!

[Caius Casshern Sins]

So hard to chose, each has its own appeal.

[Dementis]

I want one to be a realistic style, just to see what it'd be like.

[AMAC]

I love the art style of Ocarina of Time, and I think it looks great. From what I've seen, the Wind Waker art style is also very nice.

[Andy]

I love the art style of Ocarina of Time, and I think it looks great. From what I've seen, the Wind Waker art style is also very nice.

*facepalms* I didn't even think of including Ocarina of Time 3D's art style to the list, but how would you describe OoT3D's art style? would it be counted as an Impressionistic style?

[BazzDropperz]

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Edited by BassDropper, 05 September 2013 - 02:02 AM.

[Feld0]

*facepalms* I didn't even think of including Ocarina of Time 3D's art style to the list, but how would you describe OoT3D's art style? would it be counted as an Impressionistic style?

Added it to the poll. I think it's best described as semi-realistic. It's definitely not impressionistic, realistic, nor cel-shaded. I see it as a slightly cartoony take on realistic with brighter colours and simpler textures.

Personally, I want to see them go with a full-on realistic style. The Wii U finally has what it takes to create graphics that are nearly indistinguishable from real life. Who would honestly not love to see a Zelda game take full advantage of all that raw power? We need an incredible game to prove that photorealism can work outside of shooters, too.

[Andy]

Added it to the poll. I think it's best described as semi-realistic. It's definitely not impressionistic, realistic, nor cel-shaded. I see it as a slightly cartoony take on realistic with brighter colours and simpler textures.

Personally, I want to see them go with a full-on realistic style. The Wii U finally has what it takes to create graphics that are nearly indistinguishable from real life. Who would honestly not love to see a Zelda game take full advantage of all that raw power? We need an incredible game to prove that photorealism can work outside of shooters, too.

I agree that a more realistic approach would definitely do better to show off the power of the system, but there's still a part of me that wants to see a Toon Link game that looks like it was made by Pixar. lol

[nintendo3DS]

I agree that a more realistic approach would definitely do better to show off the power of the system, but there's still a part of me that wants to see a Toon Link game that looks like it was made by Pixar. lol

I agree, I voted for realistic. Although, I still love the feel and look of Ocarina of Time, which was my first zelda game.

[Joshua]

Personally I want realistic. I've been waiting to see a realistic Zelda since Ocarina of Time came out.
And now I've caught a glimpse of it from the ending of the WiiU announcement trailer.

I hope Nintendo chooses realistic, it would really show off the graphical capabilities of the WiiU, along with impress the many Legend of Zelda fans out there.

[hooky]

While I would love to see another Zelda with the Wind Waker style, it's not going to impress anyone. I say realistic and use the game to show off the power of the system (but keep the story in mind too!). Zelda is a series that can be taken in any art direction; you won't see CoD going with cel-shaded graphics anytime soon. But to convince PS3 and 360 owners to buy the new system Nintendo really needs to make Zelda Wii U have great graphics.

[Joshua]

While I would love to see another Zelda with the Wind Waker style, it's not going to impress anyone. I say realistic and use the game to show off the power of the system (but keep the story in mind too!). Zelda is a series that can be taken in any art direction; you won't see CoD going with cel-shaded graphics anytime soon. But to convince PS3 and 360 owners to buy the new system Nintendo really needs to make Zelda Wii U have great graphics.

I swear, that would be just....WOAH!!

[Hamez]

It's just an art style. But I would like realistic the most to make the most of the new hardware. Cel-shaded is usually used to reduce the file size of the game so you have room for other stuff, and it shouldn't be an issue for the Wii U.

But I am fine with any art style. The art style doesn't really add or subtract from the epicness of the game. If you imagine Wind Waker with a different style, it would still be one of the most epic stories out there.

[Waller]

The tech demo was just too awesome to think of another art style for the next Zelda on Wii U.

[abbe]

I swear, that would be just....WOAH!!

HAHA, lets start a new rumor.... "Call Of Duty....Toon warfare"!!!

[Éanna Prendergast Doyle]

Personally I love the cell-shaded style since my first Zelda game was Phantom Hour-glass but I think that a realistic style Zelda would better suit the Wii U since what is the point of it being able to produce HD graphics if Nintendo is not going to avail of them?

[Dementis]

It's just an art style. But I would like realistic the most to make the most of the new hardware. Cel-shaded is usually used to reduce the file size of the game so you have room for other stuff, and it shouldn't be an issue for the Wii U.

I don't know where you read that, but it's not true, it's completely based on art style. Cel shaded games can have the most beautiful graphics and in some cases have the same amount or more polygons than other styled games, which wouldn't reduce the file size.

Edited by Dementis, 13 August 2011 - 04:14 AM.

[Metroid]

I voted for Realistic style. Have played TP and seen the Zelda tech demo on the Wii U, makes me want a realistic styled Zelda game for the Wii U.
It will look very good!

[StreetPassWanter]

I like Skyward Sword's style, in-between, since I sorta like and hate both TP and tWW styles. I don't like everything looking realistic, you know?