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Nintendo's Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, gets two new gameplay trailers

14:30, 20 Oct 2016

Two brand new trailers have been quietly released in Japan for the next big installment in the much-loved The Legend Of Zelda series; The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild. The title is being released both on the next-gen Nintendo NX console and on the existing Nintendo Wii U console, but the timing of these trailers is interesting as the Nintendo NX is due to be launched around 15:00 GMT today, October 20.

Breath Of The Wild will take the Zelda series in a slightly different open-world direction from what's come before, with an emphasis on the environment and game world, exploration, and survival - this includes things like a climbing mechanic, and the need to forage for supplies. The videos give us a bit of a showcase of what to expect, much of which is typical Zelda fare altbeit with a slightly different twist; including fighting enemies, big boss monsters, puzzles, and a bit of crafting. Meanwhile, other features are new, such as hunting. Overall the game feels like it has a more serious and mature tone than earlier titles, in part due to the breathtaking new art style, which reminds us of watercolour paintings, and partly because of the semi-apocalyptic setting.

Stay tuned for more news and info about the Nintendo NX release as it happens later today.

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