3D Dot Game Heroes

So from the makers of games like Demon's Souls, this is a very Zelda-inspired game for the PS3. It's basically a tribute to the old 2D Zeldas, mostly the first Zelda. Some might say this is just a rip-off and blah blah, but I having been a Zelda fan for ages think this is a pretty cool game.
You can even change characters or make your own from scratch.

The plot is pretty similar to Zelda but with a funny twist to it.



As you can see it's very blocky, inspired by the good ol' pixels of oldschool gaming.
You can also level your sword's power - including its width and length - letting you make massive swings all across the area. It's like Zelda on steroids. Almost.

So I'm curious what do you all think of this game? Especially you Zelda-fans - do ya think it's just a rip-off or do you actually enjoy playing a game like Zelda?

I for one think it's damn good that someone made a game like this. It's definitely a gem in the PS3 library if ya ask me. I don't give a fudge that this is so similar to Zelda, that's all the more reason to enjoy it. It's done in such an obvious way, it's obviously a tribute to Zelda. So why not enjoy it?

EDIT: Seems there's already a thread for this (Zelda Substitutes) mods feel free to move my post there if you feel it's necessary

Loved it. Don't recall TOO much of it, but it was a fun jaunt through the land with a nice amount of video game references.

Although, here's what I found annoying/hilarious:


I had originally bought Demons Souls but found it too hard. As a result, I traded it in to EB Games (who were surprised, as it had been refused classification for Australia) and got 3D Dot Game Heroes with the proceeds.

After a few hours of playing it, I came across an NPC in the castle, who said "My cousin gave me this demon game but it's too hard! Do you want to trade?"

I was all FUUUUUUUUUUU. Epic.

I actually haven't gotten the chance to try it yet, but I think it looks great. I think I'd have fun playing it. Perhaps I'd manage to "build" a Link and play as him.

It's currently on the mental wish list, so hopefully I'll get it some time.

Originally Posted by Moriquendi

I actually haven't gotten the chance to try it yet, but I think it looks great. I think I'd have fun playing it. Perhaps I'd manage to "build" a Link and play as him.

It's currently on the mental wish list, so hopefully I'll get it some time.

You don't have to, he's already been made. Just add him to your PS3 HDD.

I do have it, but as with many of my games, I've never finished it. I did find it to be very nostalgic, and it's obviously a homage, not a rip-off. They even have references to quotes from the original Zelda in there, and i find that both charming and fun.

The game itself is fun too, although, and this is a minor complaint, the music is nowhere near as good as in Zelda.

Originally Posted by Starswirl

here's what I found annoying/hilarious:


I had originally bought Demons Souls but found it too hard. As a result, I traded it in to EB Games (who were surprised, as it had been refused classification for Australia) and got 3D Dot Game Heroes with the proceeds.

After a few hours of playing it, I came across an NPC in the castle, who said "My cousin gave me this demon game but it's too hard! Do you want to trade?"

I was all FUUUUUUUUUUU. Epic.

Haha. There's also a part where you find a "fallen hero's soul" on a corpse. And some guy says "oh come on, this game isn't that hard!"

Originally Posted by Scentless Apprentice

You don't have to, he's already been made. Just add him to your PS3 HDD.

Yes, exactly what I did!
And of course, ya can create your own character from scratch with the editor, for those who didn't know.

Originally Posted by Znigel

The game itself is fun too, although, and this is a minor complaint, the music is nowhere near as good as in Zelda.

I for one found some of the music to be pretty awesome, like these two tracks:




Especially that last one. Just pure awesome. My eardrums each gained a boner from that

Originally Posted by WillZ4E

EDIT: Seems there's already a thread for this (Zelda Substitutes) mods feel free to move my post there if you feel it's necessary

NO ♥♥♥♥ THAT THIS GAME IS TOO GOOD



I still need to get that final orb so i can beat it.


But goddamn sometimes those dungeons are ball-crushingly frustrating. Really one of my favorite PS3 games to date.

Originally Posted by Red

NO ♥♥♥♥ THAT THIS GAME IS TOO GOOD

YOU'RE ♥♥♥♥ING RIGHT I WAS JUST TESTING YOU


Now I gotta admit, this game does get a little boring sometimes, seeing as it is meant to be so linear as oldschool 2D games..but eh, it's not like you need to beat a game asap

Yeah, you can also try to 100% it Get everything fully upgraded, get all the swords, find all 3 hidden fairies.

Plenty to do, it's kinda deceitful

Heck of a lot more to do than in most 2D Zeldas...Nintendo should watch and learn