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Podcast Discussion / Re: RFN RetroActive #32: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Official Thread)

« on: May 26, 2015, 12:15:35 PM »

Hey RAers! I wanted you to be the first to know that we are going to be doing this edition of RetroActive as a special LIVE event on Saturday, May 30th (time will be announced in the next couple of days as we finalize the details). I just recorded a 100% rambling mini-episode to announce it to all our subscribers this weekend. Unfortunately, that's also to explain why we don't have a real show for you this weekend, but hopefully this live show makes up for that! There is so much great discussion here already, and we hope some of you will call in next Saturday to chat with us about Twilight Princess!

Super bummed about the timing since I have to fill in at work on Saturday.  I was actually hoping to call in to the show for the first time.  That being said, I'm looking forward to this discussion.  There so many incredible and varying opinions on this game.

I just wrapped up this game this past weekend and thought I'd share a couple of brief thoughts.  First off, that ending was not memorable.  I had completely forgotten everything from Hyrule Castle, including the boss fight.  Princess Zelda seems like such a minor part in the entire story as she is barely a part of the game.  The final boss fight was underwhelming and seemed a little too easy for my taste, especially the final sequence of the final boss fight  It seems like that part was recycled for the final boss fight in Skyward Sword if I recall correctly.

I wasn't as down on the graphics like many on this forum have been.  I still think it holds up fine nearly 9 years later.  I also like that it seems so familiar to Ocarina of Time.  OoT was a great game, so playing more of it is just fine with me.  For the great expanse of Hyrule Field, there's isn't a lot to do out there.  The dungeons are a lot of fun and creative (Snowpeak being my favorite).   The controls, as with most opinions, are pretty intolerable.  I did turn off the pointer this go-around, which seemed to help out a little.  The music is great most of the time.  So there are my brief final opinions on what in my opinion is one of the better Zelda titles to date.  Majora's Mask is still my favorite.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: RFN RetroActive #32: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Official Thread)

« on: April 27, 2015, 09:40:29 AM »

After finishing the Arbitors Grounds yesterday, I was reminded how many of the special weapons later in the game were new to the series or at least rare.  The always enjoyed using the spinner, but if I recall, it's not used much outside of that temple (I might be wrong on that since I haven't played it in so long).  I'm looking forward to pushing through these last few temples.  Not to mention...SNOWBOARDING and YETIS.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: RFN RetroActive #32: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Official Thread)

« on: April 20, 2015, 12:04:01 PM »

This is the 4th time I've taken on Twilight Princess.  Having only beaten it one time about 7 years ago, I figure it's time to make my way all the way through it again.  I'm about 12 hours in, just about ready to take on the 3rd temple in the game.  So far, I found that the games positive aspects are so much better than the negatives, however obvious they may be.  The pointer controls and pace of the game are probably the biggest negatives I can post about.

One of the things I haven't seen much of so far is the music.  So far, most of it hasn't really captured my attention all that well.  But there are two areas that are very noticeable to me.  First off, the music during boss battles.  I really enjoy how intense the music gets when a boss gets knocked down for a little while.  The second area of music that sticks out to me is the theme in Hyrule Field.  I probably never felt this way until getting the Zelda 25th Anniversary CD that came with the release of Skyward Sword.  That song is so much fun to listen to.  Now, after getting back into this game again, I appreciate the Hyrule Field theme song.  The only other thing I'll include about the music in TP, is how emotional it can get at times, really bringing out the feelings of certain characters...especially Colin.

Does anybody else have anything to include about the music of TP?

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TalkBack / Re: Puzzle Swap Adds Paranormal Panel 

« on: March 24, 2013, 02:35:52 PM »

It stinks living in a small place where barely anybody has a 3DS.  I barely ever get any street passes.  Almost all my puzzles are finished but the pink panels.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The Official 3DS System Friend Code Thread

« on: July 07, 2012, 11:52:50 AM »

My Name is TK THUNDER and my FC is 3265-5844-6656.  So far, I've played Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7, Pushmo, Link's Awakening, and Marvel Pinball 3D.  Feel free to add me.