6th October 2005, 5:47 AM
Quote:EGM magazine have interviewed the long-time head honcho of the Zelda series, Eiji Aonuma. Talking about the currently untitled upcoming DS Zelda game, Aonuma said the title would be a new episode of the series, and not just a 'Four Swords DS' as previously rumoured.
He confirmed the game will be a completely new experience in the Zelda series as the game would feature a totally new system of control, allowing the user to live the adventure of Link "from a different angle of sight".
Using the touch screen, the player will be able to directly handle the various objects our hero Link uses, which Aonuma says will allow a greater immersion into the game's world.
"What I can tell you is that it's going to use the touch screen for a very unique control system that people have never experienced in a Zelda game before. I think one of the important elements of the Zelda series has always been that you feel like you're in the world doing the things that Link is doing and touching the things that Link is touching. This time you'll be able to use the touch screen and actually touch those items and objects yourself." he said.
Very interesting news indeed. We're not quite sure what it all means (surely not a first-person Zelda?), but when we hear more, we'll update you!
This is definitely cool, I'm glad it's not just Four Swords with a touch screen.
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