Zelda Wii U is set to release later this year after some unsurprising delays, but Famitsu --via Kotaku -- caught up with series producer Eiji Aonuma about the state of the game and where it stands in regards to its still unreported release date .
Aonuma simply replied “Busy” when asked how things were going and added this tidbit about what he’s currently working on for Zelda Wii U.
“When we did Skyward Sword for the Wii, at the end stages of development, I was in charge of the characters’ dialogue and the in-game text,” Aonuma said. “And, now as well, it’s like it was then. I had to work on text today, too. But, the game has really taken shape, and things have gotten easier. That means things are progressing well.”
Aonuma continued the interview talking about how Ocarina of Time was a huge leap for the Zelda series and that the classic Nintendo 64 game has been a benchmark for future Zelda game since its release.
“I think the base of our secret sauce has always been Ocarina of Time. But this time, the change in flavor will be like going from Japanese food to Western style food. Perhaps, players will be surprised. Please look forward to it, because I think we’ll be able to make ‘something new’ like Ocarina of Time was,” Aonuma said.
First footage and information from Zelda Wii U seems to be pointing to an open world game and perhaps not even include puzzles and dungeons that fans have come to know.
But we want to know what you think of this brief Zelda Wii U update from Aonuma. Are you open to a change in the series? Sound off in the comments section below.
