In between that fine line occupying homage and copyright infringement lies 3D Dot Game Heroes, From Software's PS3 RPG that evokes The Legend of Zelda as its template. Patrick Klepek has been scouring dungeons in the game's pixilated world, and here's what he thinks so far:
"Old school games fans, especially ones steeped in Zelda fandom, will find themselves overjoyed with 3D Dot Game Heroes. There are references, visual cues and jokes that will only make sense to people who found were once enamored with Link's original adventures. Overjoyed is probably an understatement, too. Even the music riffs on Shigeru Miyamoto's classic. 3D Dot Game Heroes plays like a self-aware, fourth wall-breaking remake of The Legend of Zelda that's laden with respect for Miyamoto's foundation from the moment it begins."
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Minuszero
This game kicks ass.
guitarded77
Pre-ordered... can't wait!!!
Wozman23
This is also one of my most anticipated releases. The original Legend of Zelda is one of my favorite games of all time. I can't even put a number on the countless hours I spent playing it as a kid. I still have a map torn from a Nintendo Power magazine that had all the info on all the secret areas.
And for only $40, how could I pass.
Cbarnes86
Atlas never disappoints...
Collective_Restraint
Can't wait for this game and waste countless hours creating custom pixelated heroes. Sweet.
cashbrown
Looks like fun. I wonder how Nintendo feels about someone else drinking their kool-aid though.
Johnbegood
Imitation is the highest form of flattery. So I would say saluting him.
asthmagasm
Cannot wait for this game. One of my most anticipated games for this year; hope it doesn't disappoint.
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