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Link makes (unofficial) appearance in 3D Dot Game Heroes photo

Uh oh! As if the accusations of "ZOMG ZELDA RIP-OFF" weren't bad enough, From Software has stirred the pot by releasing character creation data that allows players to create their very own Link. Everything has come full circle as the classic Zelda hero is now technically playable in From's shameless Zelda homage.

A number of customers who bought 3D Dot Game Heroes from Yodobashi Camera received a special edition bonus disc that contained character creation data on it, allowing players to make such heroes as "Box Man," "White Thing," "Tank," and "Dracula." Among them is a character called "Green Hat." Load it up and you get the pictured character.

From Software, you are a bunch of cheeky scallywags!


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Nic128's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 09:43
Nic128
I'm really curious how it's going to end.
skullskullskull's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 09:46
skullskullskull
Ah! somebody had to do the Link sprite ^^
MisterGrieves's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 09:51
MisterGrieves
I'm instantly doing this upon purchase.
Rammstein's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 10:07
Rammstein
ZOMG ZELDA RIP-OFF

On a serious note; If I wanted to play Zelda, why not play Zelda?
Gen Eric Gui's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 10:17
Gen Eric Gui
@Rammstein: Because this isn't Zelda.

I mean, why play Ratchet and Clank when I can just play Mario, and why play any JPRG when I can just play Dragon Quest over and over again?

Anyways, I'm surprised it took as long as it did for this to show up. I expected this within seconds of the game's release, not the next day.
Jim Sterling's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 10:21
Jim Sterling
"On a serious note; If I wanted to play Zelda, why not play Zelda?"

No offense, but that's a somewhat ignorant statement. I want to play this because it's got a sense of humor, it looks gorgeous, and it's made by the developer of one of my favorite RPGs of all time. It's going to be great. That's why I want to play this and not Zelda.
Tha Meat's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 10:25
Tha Meat
When is this hitting states side?
TheToiletDuck's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 10:29
TheToiletDuck
@Rammstein: Because i've played Zelda and want to play something new.
Dexter345's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 10:30
Dexter345
I suppose it was only a matter of time. But then, I expected a fan to do this, not From Software itself.
RenagadePanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 10:36
RenagadePanda
So, wait...this isn't Zelda?
Crock23A's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 10:38
Crock23A
Link is Right-handed.
RestingSound's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 10:47
RestingSound
@Crock:
You mean Link is Left-Handed, not Right-handed like the picture shows.

Link has always been Left-Handed except for in Twilight Princess where Nintendo didn't think people could waggle their left hands.
Zepwich's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 10:51
Zepwich
Aw they got the hair wrong. If they wanted it to be "classic" it should be brown.
JayZilla's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 11:00
JayZilla
@ Zepwich

I always preferred Link to the Past pink.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 11:05
Holyetheline
Epic. I can't wait for this game!
Tino's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 11:10
Tino
You know Ive resisted so far, but I have had enough.

Everyone, pants off. Let's get fappin'
Chack's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 12:00
Chack
This is cool!
PEICanada7's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 12:01
PEICanada7
"it looks gorgeous"

Does it really? Because too me it kind of looks bad, like N64 bad.
necrozen's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 12:09
necrozen
We need this here now!
Draconianviper's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 12:17
Draconianviper
Ha! I was wondering when this would finally happen. I'm still getting this game, don't mind the reference. Wonder if I can make a death pony...
NESgamer's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 12:43
NESgamer
I wish i had a PS3 :/

I definitely want to play as "green hat" haha. I love Zelda, but cmon, this game has so much charm of its own, and even the parts it tries to mock about other games are just great.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 12:54
pedrovay2003
I cannot WAIT for this game. We need this to be released in 2009.
Los255's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 13:35
Los255
Tank

WUUUUTTTT

I hope it's an L4D Tank...
Shinigami's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 16:03
Shinigami
Well, at least I don't have to do it myself now.
lewness's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 17:17
lewness
Now all it needs is a way to pull of Master Chief and the circle is now complete. We then offer a(n un)willing human sacrifice!
jase52476's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/05/2009 18:30
jase52476
Man, I am really getting scared about this game. These guys are going to fool around and land themselves in court before the game is ever released in NA. Then I'm going to have to stumble through a Japanese version if I ever hope to play it.

From Software: KNOCK IT OFF!
CptnMayhem's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2009 10:07
CptnMayhem
I can't wait for this title. Looks very original, fresh, and fun :)
Creamsnake's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/06/2009 19:28
Creamsnake
That is lovely :-)

I really want to get my hards on this and see what other characters I can make!
SephirothX's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/07/2009 20:19
SephirothX
@TheToiletDuck
So your definition of playing something new is playing a parody of something that you dont want to play anymore?
fetusmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 11/07/2009 22:29
fetusmilk
this game just gets better and better
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