3D Dot Game Heroes Seems Inspired By Zelda

By Spencer . September 14, 2009 . 11:12am

From Software released a trailer for 3D Dot Game Heroes and it oozes Zelda tribute with dot graphics.

 

Silicon Studio threw in a boomerang, has the hero raise treasures above his head, and added tons of vicious chickens — all of which are elements from past Zelda games. The music even sounds a bit like Zelda to me. Watch the trailer and see if you feel the same way.

 

 

The biggest surprise about the trailer is it has some English. From Software hasn’t announced any plans to bring 3D Dot Game Heroes outside of Japan, but this is a pretty good sign. 3D Game Heroes comes out in Japan on November 5.


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  • http://twitter.com/ECMIM ECM

    “Seems”? That's a mild understatement, doncha think?

  • Kuza21

    But doesn't look awesome!? I hope I can get it imported with English subs…

  • http://www.nisamerica.com NickyD

    It's almost hilarious how much it takes from Zelda. The game's a ton of fun, though. I hope it makes it out of Japan as well.

  • http://denpanosekai.blogspot.com denpanosekai

    I'd bet even Miyamoto is crapping his pants right now. Imagine if he himself had been planning a retro-remake of Zelda 1 for a long time and he now just sees this?

    Anyway the English in that trailer reminds me of 30 Second Hero. Didn't take long for a North American announcement after that.

    It would appear that Midas Interactive (England) are currently evaluating this title for European release.

  • doubleO7

    Wow its like LEGO Legend of Zelda :P

    To me, the music sounds like some mix of zelda and pokemon.

  • jarrodand

    OMG. This game may get me to buy a PS3. :x

    360 port PLEAAAAAAAZZZEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!1!!11

  • MisterNiwa

    Yeah! Like Demons Souls, pretty please FROM SOFTWARE!! Q_Q

    Oh btw, did you guys see the Spelunker Cameo on the Mountain? LOL.

  • Ereek

    I get where everyone is coming from with Zelda, but I just can't shake the early-Dragon Quest feeling I'm getting from the Hero's sword/shield and how they're held.

  • TTTT

    is that a cameo by mario at 1:39? it is like micro lego Zelda

  • http://www.rpglamer.com TheRootBeerKing

    Holy crap! I'm suddenly really excited for this game! It looks much better then the early screenshots showed.

  • Chow

    That's the spelunker guy.

  • http://www.siliconera.com Spencer

    Haha, I guess so. The game seems like Dot Zelda, but that's just my opinion. Maybe someone else watching this would have seen something different.

  • http://www.siliconera.com Spencer

    Yeah it looks awesome. I wouldn't worry about importing it though. From Software is pretty aggressive about releasing their games internationally. I mean if Armored Core, a niche title with a small audience, can find its way over here 3D Dot Game Heroes will too.

    Demon's Souls was a different story since technically Sony owns that franchise. From Software developed it for them. In this case Silicon Studio developed 3D Dot Heroes for From Software.

  • http://www.siliconera.com Spencer

    Ah interesting, Midas Interactive or is it their Ghostlight division? Seems like a big project for them to do alone. If they're optioning the European rights another publisher is bound to bid for the US rights.

  • d00msmith

    I'm going to go play Dragon Quest now, until this game is in my hands.

  • MisterNiwa

    Hah, glad someone else noticed him! High five!

  • d00msmith

    I'm going to go play Dragon Quest now, until this game is in my hands.

  • MisterNiwa

    Hah, glad someone else noticed him! High five!

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