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Old 08-18-2007, 06:03 PM
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Re: Has Miyamoto Completely Sold Out?

Random notes on bosses:
On the subject of Zelda bosses, not once have I found that the overall design of a boss or the tactics involved were shabbily done. I have found, however, that they tend to be (1) too short, ending too quickly thanks to your power level; (2) too staightforward, not complicated enough to make for a real challenge.

Let's take Blizzeta as an example. Great boss fight. Could have easily been improved by having a third phase, or at least a third set of tactics. What I have in mind is having her throw the icy furniture at you, with you knocking it back at her with the Ball and Chain.

Armogohma? Way too simple and formulaic, once you figured out you could control the smashing statues. Should have featured a ground-battle portion beyond that silly final blow, or at least a bit more strategy involving the statues.

Argorok? Would have been better if it moved around more during the last stage, and if you weren't simply circling it by Clawshotting between Peahats. Make the Peahats move at your command; make waiting for him to torch you before you approach him more strategic.
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Originally Posted by River Zora
I love the way in the world of Zelda people are more willing to accept a song that makes wings fly out of your back and teleport you to areas than a piece of metal with an engine powered by steam travelling along thinner, flatter pieces of metal.
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