00:01Hello everyone, I'm Eiji Aonuma, producer of the Legend of Zelda series.
00:07I'm going to show you a game that was announced this past June for the Nintendo Switch 2 system,
00:13The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time.
00:17The original game launched in 1998 on the Nintendo 64 system.
00:24It was the first 3D game in the Legend of Zelda series,
00:28and you played as both child and adult Link during your adventure.
00:35In addition, it had a mechanic for targeting enemies,
00:38and featured the Goron and Zora tribes, among others.
00:43It's a game that served as a defining moment for the series.
00:49We've been developing a remake of this game for the series' 40th anniversary,
00:54creating a faithful interpretation using modern technologies.
00:59This game has a different appeal from others like The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild,
01:04where you're free to go wherever you want and do whatever you'd like.
01:07So I'm going to play this game and show you what I mean.
01:14This is The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time for Nintendo Switch 2.
01:18Currently, I'm in a location called Kokiri Forest.
01:22As you can see, the visuals have been completely redone.
01:28This is how our hero Link looks in the game.
01:31We had many discussions about what visual style we should use for this game.
01:35We decided that if Link's adventure took place in a world that has both been remade yet felt somewhat nostalgic,
01:41he would look like this.
01:43His outfit and equipment have also been redone.
01:46We believe you can get a better sense of the textures of each material.
01:50But we didn't just aim for realistic graphics.
01:52We were particularly focused on reimagining them in a way that invokes nostalgia for the original game.
01:59Here, you can rotate the camera around you to see even more of your surroundings.
02:04Some might say, well, of course, but the Nintendo 64 controller had only one control stick, so it wasn't possible
02:11back then.
02:15Okay, let's go a bit deeper in.
02:21There's someone over there on the right.
02:24Let's try talking to her.
02:28It's Saria, Link's childhood friend.
02:32She's always thinking of Link.
02:36We've added quite a lot of new dialogue for the characters, so that their personalities shine even more.
02:44Let's keep going.
02:49Okay.
02:50Here I'm going to demonstrate one of the newly added actions in this game.
02:54Link can now jump at the press of a button, like this.
02:59Even in places with gaps, you can jump.
03:03And jump again to cross them.
03:07Just like with the camera, jumping might seem obvious for those of you who have played recent games in the
03:12series.
03:13But in the Nintendo 64 game, you'd automatically jump when you got close to an edge,
03:18so jumping by pressing a button is a major change.
03:23By the way, splish.
03:26We fell into the water, but it's fine. Link can swim.
03:30You can also swim faster.
03:32And if you spot something below, like you see here, you can dive underwater.
03:41Since we have a few rupees, let's stop by the store.
03:47Hello.
03:48There are all sorts of things for sale.
03:51It's important to be prepared for your adventure, so…
03:53Let's see.
03:55I'll buy these Deku Nuts on the left.
03:58They can stun enemies, so if you find any, I recommend collecting lots of them.
04:09Okay, now that we have some Deku Nuts, let's equip them.
04:15You can see them equipped on the top right.
04:19Okay, let's continue.
04:25Ah, this kid saying, hmm, is Mido. He's kind of bossy.
04:35Sariya mentioned something earlier about the Great Deku Tree.
04:44It's so huge!
04:48This is the Great Deku Tree.
04:50He's kind of like the guardian spirit of Kokiri Forest.
04:54He doesn't seem to be doing too well, so you'll need to go inside and investigate.
04:59That's how the adventure begins.
05:10This area inside the Great Deku Tree is a dungeon.
05:14In this game, dungeons like these can be found in different parts of Hyrule.
05:18Listen!
05:20And now, I'd like to introduce the fairy companion, Navi.
05:24She accompanies Link and helps you in different ways.
05:30Okay, let's continue.
05:33This looks like a spider web.
05:36Ooh, some enemies appeared.
05:38Okay, when you get close to an enemy, target it first.
05:42Do that, and you can move around while targeting the enemy.
05:45Since we have the opportunity, let's hear what Navi has to say.
05:49Listen!
05:50She says, oh, watch it. That's a Deku Baba.
05:54And we'll give you a hint on how to defeat the enemy.
05:57I recommend hearing her out first.
06:01Okay, let's draw our sword and fight.
06:04Here we go. Take this.
06:06And that.
06:08Okay, we got it.
06:09Let's get the item.
06:12Here's another one.
06:14Since we have the chance, let's try throwing the Deku Nuts we obtained earlier.
06:19Here we go.
06:20Take that!
06:21Use it to stun the enemy, then be quick and strike.
06:24Easily done.
06:26Oh, there's one more.
06:29Processing speeds have come a long way since Nintendo 64.
06:32So the actions in this game feel snappier and more satisfying.
06:37Hmm, it looks like there's a path above, so we'll climb these vines.
06:43Let's keep going.
06:47Okay.
06:48We've advanced a bit deeper into the dungeon.
06:51There's a door here, so let's proceed.
06:55Oh, a treasure chest.
06:57Let's go check it out.
07:01Oh no, we fell down.
07:03Hmm, we can't go this way.
07:06But there are some vines, so let's climb here.
07:11Up we go.
07:13Here's the treasure chest. Let's open it.
07:19What do you think is inside?
07:26We got the slingshot!
07:30It's useful for hitting far away objects.
07:36There's a spider enemy here.
07:39Just like recent games in the series, you can swap between items with a single button.
07:47And you can also aim the slingshot using motion controls, like this.
07:51If you press the targeting button we used earlier, you'll be able to aim pretty quickly and fire.
08:01Okay, we want to get back to the other side, but the bridge collapsed and there isn't another path.
08:07At times like these, I suggest taking a look at your surroundings.
08:13I see something that looks like an eye.
08:15If we use the slingshot we got earlier and fire at it…
08:19Bullseye!
08:23Just like that.
08:25As you gain more items, your options will expand.
08:28After that, it just becomes a matter of when and how you use them.
08:32Those are the basics of gameplay.
08:36Okay, we've changed locations.
08:39Now, I'd like to show you the area beyond Kokiri Forest.
08:43Let's exit through the cave.
08:46By the way, there's a loading screen whenever you move between certain areas.
08:51This is something we intentionally kept to preserve the essence of the original game.
08:59And here is Hyrule Field.
09:06Located in the heart of the Kingdom of Hyrule, it serves as a gateway to many different locations.
09:16So, over there, you can spot a volcano called Death Mountain.
09:22By the way, if you need to know where to go, there's a new feature we recommend using.
09:30It's called Threads of Time.
09:33At any point, you can see the progress you've made in the story and what your next objective is.
09:39Also, as you continue your adventure, this large tapestry will gradually fill in, adding another fun element to gameplay.
09:50So, based on this, we should head to Hyrule Castle.
09:57Okay, do you see it?
10:00There's a castle in the distance and a gate just below it.
10:04Let's head over there.
10:08By the way, in the original game, I believe some players rolled to get around faster.
10:15Now, if you hold down the A button, you roll, then dash like this.
10:22Dashing is recommended whenever you're traveling longer distances.
10:31And now, we've reached the castle gate.
10:37Okay then, let's go inside.
10:51This is Hyrule Castle Town.
10:55Hyruleans come and go through this bustling square.
11:00As you can see, there are a lot of people here.
11:04In the original game, the camera was fixed, but now you can move it freely, so you can take your
11:09time looking all around town.
11:15How about we chat with these two here?
11:21They seem to get along well.
11:23Everyone has a different personality, so please try talking to as many people as possible.
11:31Okay, there are back alleys further in this direction.
11:36We've added quite a few new details, including some parts that were merely backdrops at the time.
11:44Around town, you can hear gossip from the townsfolk and play minigames in shops.
11:50It's a place where you can take a break during your adventure.
11:54I think there might be a few players who will spend quite some time here.
12:01Now, can you tell that the sun is setting and night is falling?
12:07In the original game, time actually stopped flowing whenever you were in town.
12:11But in this game, time marches on, no matter where you are.
12:19Okay, we're back in Hyrule Field. It's night time.
12:23Now, I want to introduce the most important item in this game.
12:28It's the ocarina, of course.
12:30Play it, and different things can happen.
12:33Let me show you.
12:41This tune is called Sun Song.
12:46And, voila! It was evening, but now it's daytime. Mysterious, isn't it?
12:53In this game, certain events only happen during the day or night, so please try out different things.
13:01By the way, there's a fun little feature with the ocarina unique to Nintendo Switch 2.
13:09Are you ready?
13:24Would you look at that?
13:26Hum-a-song Lynx learned, and he'll play it.
13:30And here's an ocarina like the one in the game.
13:33It'll be available for purchase on Nintendo Store.
13:38Let me play it for a bit.
13:50The game can even respond to instruments.
13:55Oh, and when you play this song,
13:58a horse will come running over.
14:02Link can ride a horse as an adult.
14:06But I'll leave that for you to try out for yourselves.
14:09Let's stop here.
14:13What did you think?
14:15As you saw, not only have the visuals evolved,
14:19but the gameplay experience has also greatly improved.
14:22The game has been reborn.
14:25The characters that Link meets are fully voiced during in-game cutscenes.
14:29So, come on! Let's go together!
14:33We were focused on detail with this remake, including refreshing the sounds.
14:39After today's Nintendo Direct,
14:42we'll be adding the title screen theme you hear to Nintendo Music.
14:46Please give it a listen if you'd like.
14:49And now, the release date.
14:53The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time launches November 5th.
14:59We hope you're looking forward to it.
15:04Now, let me hand things over to Mr.
15:06.
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