Nintendo's E3 demo for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild included footage from the next version of the franchise that launched in 1986 for the NES console. However, the one hour of footage released at the yearly trade show makes up just one percent of the total content of the Nintendo game set to be released next year.
Eiji Aonuma is the producer of The Legend of Zelda. He explained that he wanted to make an environment for gamers to have a different experience each time they play the new title based on the classic game.
Zelda titles have always featured big worlds, but the Japanese company is suggesting Breath of the Wild is on a colossal scale. However, Aonuma pointed out that future Zelda games could have different styles and he likes taking that approach to game development, according to Polygon.
Some players who tried out the E3 demo felt they were lost in a strange environment like the main character Link. That was a good thing.
For example, the game includes new moves and weapons, and tighter controls. Players can now use a broken tree branch as a weapon, steal a goblin's club, and pick up a wood-cutting ax.
In addition, it is also easy to swap weapons. There is also a new system that allows players to throw an old weapon at enemies to do double damage.
Gamers can also do more actions in the world of Hyrule. That includes the abilities to jump anywhere, climb cliffs, and chop down trees.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of Wild is scheduled to be released next year for Wii U and NX consoles.
The original Legend of Zelda for NES was launched in February 1986. This year it was added to the World Video Game Hall of Fame along with Space Invaders, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Grand Theft Auto 3.
In related news, Nintendo announced at E3 that Pokemon Go will be available for iOS and Android in July, according to The Verge. A wrist wearable called Pokemon Go Plus that allows people to play the game without using a smartphone will also be available. However, it will be after launch.
Here's the trailer for Breath of the Wild: