Damn right it was conservative. The star girl was just wasted potential. In the end, she should have stolen the star power, revealed herself to be evil, and given us a real ending.

The game was pretty fun to play though.

Innovation is overrated. Just make some fucking good games and people won't give a shit about innovation.

Everyone knows that Mario would have more edge if he were clad in skinny jeans and hunted zombies. As for Link, perhaps throw in some hookers (might I suggest The Happy Hookers of Hyrule as a name?) and have him pumping out electro-clash tunes from his Ocarina.

In all seriousness, the dungeons in TWP were great but the side quest were a little pointless. Perhaps if the game was more difficult, spending hours chasing heart containers would've been necessary. But with the enemies and bosses being so easy to defeat, collecting all containers was nothing more than an optional extra.

Alternatively, perhaps the rewards for side quests could've been more varied. Instead of traipsing around Hyrule for containers or the equally useless wallets, finding weapons outside of the dungeons would provide a welcome change. These then could be used in more environmental puzzles in and around Hyrule, or extra mini-dungeons, similar to the ice arrow quest (or perhaps it was the magic arrow quest) in OoT. Oh, and that's another point, what the hell happened to Din's Fire? Link could do with more magic and/or the ability to mix his own potions from plants and insects found throughout Hyrule.

And I'm sorry for mentioning OoT so much, but I really miss the high ledges of the Forest Temple. The Hookshot is for pussies, real men climb.

Ah fuck it. I'm off to play OoT

[s]Btw, did anyone mentioned waggle.....[/s]

Jim taking quotes out of context? Can't be.

Dexter taking sarcasm out of context?

Can't be.

Twilight Princess was shit. Dungeons started sucking after the second one, Graphics were nice, but Hyrule Field lacked that "pizazz" of the other games. There was only one "Real" town that didnt make me feel like I was playing Fallout. Bosses were so fucking easy. But besides that, TP was pretty good. Either Miyamoto needs to start directing these fuckers again or give me an Ocarina of Time remake and then stop making new ones. CAPCOM is at least making good Zelda games on the GB/GBA/DS.

I think "Twilight Princess" lacked a bit of its own identity.

"Wind Waker" had its unique visual style and playfulness; "Majora's Mask" was trippy and dark; "Ocarina of Time," for many, set the standard for 3D console action/adventure games.

However, "TP" was sort of a "greatest hits" collection of past "Zelda" titles. While that is not necessarily bad (the UI was far more streamlined and quick), I think the overall product was sort of diluted by its sense of deja vu.

Ironically, it was likely made that way due to the vocal complaints from consumers. "Wind Waker is too kiddy-lookin'; go back to Hyrule instead of Termina/ocean-covered Hyrule; MATURREE LINK PLZ~!" "Twilight Princess" was a textboox example of what designers should do what they feel is right instead of conceding so many core elements to what consumers want.

For the record, I really liked "Twilight Princess." It is not perfect, but neither is any "Zelda" I have played. But, it was an enjoyable romp (heck, I put 50+ hours into it!).

As for "Galaxy," I can see what he is saying in terms of progression. It was basically the same as "Mario 64."

Yes, the levels were amazing, but I think it wanted to tell even more of a story than the one relayed in the library by Rosalina. In a way, I think he wants Mario to evolve into a complete experience rather than level-by-level, star-by-star progression.

For the record, I LOVED LOVED LOVED "Galaxy."