The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes is a drastic departure from series tradition, and at times, it shows real potential, with clever design rivaling the best of the series’ past. But those moments are few and far between. The rest is just filler in a shallow game that tries a slew of new things, but accomplishes only a few.
Tri Force Heroes is Nintendo’s second original Zelda title on 3DS after 2011’s stellar A Link Between World. This new incarnation, however, is structured as a multiplayer title with a loot system, gear crafting, and cooperative dungeons with short run times.
"Having a project cancelled in such a late state is a catastrophic event on so many different levels," Ullmann told GamesIndustry International. "It really is the worst possible outcome. Everybody involved loses."
As a result of Yager's removal from Dead Island 2, the companyshut down Yager Productions, which was a "single-purpose" division of the company created specifically to work on the game. Many jobs were lost, but the impact on personnel was lightened somewhat by Germany's provision of guaranteeing three months' pay. Other people left on their own accord to start new companies.
"I really don't blame them, and we wish them all the best," he said. "It's tough, and not being given the chance to finish Dead Island 2, that... that hurts, you know? Right after the announcement a part of the team was a bit shell-shocked, of course, but you have to motivate yourself to keep going. Cancellation of projects, especially if the stakes are so high, is not unheard of. It hurt us, yes, but it happens."
"After careful consideration, today we announce the decision to part ways with development partner Yager," it said at the time. "With Dead Island 2, Deep Silver has always been dedicated to delivering the sequel that Dead Island fans deserve. We will continue working towards bringing our vision of Dead Island 2 to life, and we will share further information at a later stage."
Deep Silver has not yet announced it which studio would be taking over development duties.
Although a final determination has yet to be made, Electronic Arts is hoping its upcoming sci-fi shooter Star Wars Battlefrontwill receive a T-for-Teen rating from the Entertainment Software Rating Board.
"Star Wars Battlefront is still rated 'RP' (Rating Pending) but we're targeting a rating of 'T' for Teen," the developer said through thegame's Twitter account.
