The Legend of Zelda Announced for Wii U, Releasing 2015

BY ALEX PLANT, JUNE 10, 201427

Eiji Aonuma just unveiled the first look at Zelda Wii U. He says his team wanted to recreate the boundary-less feeling of the original Legend of Zelda. As a result, even in an open scene, when you see mountains in the distance, you can reach those mountains if you want. In fact, you can reach most areas from almost any direction. It’s designed as more non-linear experience from past games.

His discussion segued into an action scene featuring a blue tunic wearing Link running on horseback from a giant robot. In the end, he fires a magical arrow at his foe. The game has a beautiful art style that combines realistic environments and cel-shaded characters.

Zelda Wii U is due for release in 2015. Click on for more images.