Satoru Iwata, president of Nintendo, does not approve of playing games on devices that aren’t solely made for gaming. With that in mind, it’s not likely that we’ll be seeing a Zelda game for smart phones or tablets any time soon. However, if you are a fan of such portable gaming, then perhaps Oceanhorn is for you. It’s an iOS game currently in developent for the iPad, and has been described by some as a “clone” of The Wind Waker. This doesn’t mean that its stealing the Zelda formula or is striving to imitate The Wind Waker, but rather it’s emulating adventure and story-telling elements most similar to those found in the Zelda series. In other words: it’s the closest thing to seeing an actual Zelda title for the iPad that we’re going to get. Hit the jump to view a gameplay teaser trailer, and to share your thoughts on this work in progress.
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To learn more about Oceanhorn, which is still in development for portable Apple devices, visit the game’s official site, or visit Cornfoxbros’s YouTube channel. What do you think–is a game like Oceanhorn a good substitute for an iPad Zelda game, or should the Nintendo team start making its own titles for such handheld devices?
