(imagine: image - Sweaters, t-shirts, arkham city, skyward sword, a pokéball, dvds - including Spirited Away & Howl's Moving Castle 2-Disc Editions - books, etc. etc.)
guys guys I got a pokéball guys i'm a pokémon trainer now yay 2012!!!
I actually have another post I'm half working on, which is, of course, the New Year's End-Of-The-Year post so that'll be a long one. Yay, self reflection!!!
But for now, since my life is 90% occupied by my recent purchase of Skyward Sword, I'm afraid this entry is going to get very nerdy very quickly, so take your leave or hold on tight..
MY BABY. I know it's upside down, I was too excited to notice or really care.
QUESTION: Why aren't you playing Skyward Sword now, Laura?!
ANSWER: My dad is hogging the big TV outside!!! :( He took my (smaller,) room TV and gave it to our helper because hers broke so now I have to deal with his TV hogging on public holidays and sundays. Talk about a first world problem!!
It's okay, not long now, because I officially have permission to bring my wii to uni! It involved some groveling in public before my sister - "Oh my god you're so embarrassing, stop!" - acquiesced.
And behold, below lies the Saga Of How I Acquired Skyward Sword.
So, let's rewind to yesterday morning - oh god, this is getting dramatic!!! - when I noticed the presents dwindling under the tree and a lack of game-box-shaped presents. I already had Arkham City and my DVDS open, and thus, Skyward Sword was not my presence. Let me try and justify my seemingly spoiled brat mentality: I'd gone and bought the wii motionplus the day before. And therefore, without the game it was meant for, it would just be a waste of money, no?
So, when momma explains that they only had the Japanese version in HMV, I quickly come up with a plan to depart straight from Christmas lunch and head to buy Skyward Sword.
My mission, however, was foiled as I struggled upstream through waves of people - JESUS CHRIST, DO PEOPLE HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO ON CHRISTMAS THAN TO WANDER AROUND CAUSEWAY BAY WITH THE SOLE INTENTION OF GETTING IN MY WAY (Ignoring the fact I was wandering around Causeway Bay. I had a purpose okay. An important purpose.) Upon arriving at the ~computer center~ (checkpoint reached,) I found that they didn't have any in stock. In. All. Of. The. Stores.
Disheartened yet determined, I fought my way back to the MTR station. There I stood, as I prepared myself for another great challenge. I decided that I was as well-equipped as I'd ever be and stepped down into the throng of rushing people. (This dungeon is dangerous! I sense the aura of many strong enemies down there, such as the Slow-Dawdler, the Massive-Bag-Carrier, and the Pushy-Bitch.) I was, I'd decided in that moment when I realised I would not be able to find what I was searching for in the Causeway Bay computer center, going to have to head to Golden Arcade, (objective updated!)
And that is how I ended up in Kowloon side, in a densely populated area, on a public holiday. To say Golden Arcade was busy would be a euphemism; I was literally being swamped by people buying wiis and psps and whatnot - really? Christmas presents are supposed to be bought before, guys, - in a small, cramped area with dozens of stalls everywhere. Despite that, I had high hopes, because there are literally at least 20 stalls all in a condensed area. Surely, one of them must have Skyward Sword in stock!
I already had the +1 ADVNTGE of being female in the midst of millions of guys so it was easy to get served - although that just might've been my increasing frustration enabling me to just shove my way past people and demand attention, - but after 10 stalls or so, it was looking like a group of awful people had come and swept Hong Kong of all english Skyward Sword copies. As I approached each stall with hope and enquired, I was met with a "No, sorry," or "Sold out, sorry. We'll have them tomorrow."
As I was just about to give up, I swore I saw I light shining down on one stall. "One last one," I thought to myself. I went up and asked, expecting the same answer. When I was met with a "Oh, English one yeah?" and a pointed finger, I may have snatched the game up and clutched it to my chest, hearing a chorus of angels somewhere singing. "YES," I'd gasped, before literally flinging money at the clerk and departing Golden Arcade with a newfound love for living.
And that brings me to last night. Now to really boost my cool levels, I'm going to do a brief summary of my thoughts so far. I'm not too far in, I've just reached Skyview Temple - well, I've gone in, opened a few doors and then decided to head back up to the sky and pick up more heart potion, which is where I am currently - but here are my first impressions. (Minor spoilers.)
I like the starting place. I like skyloft. It feels completely new from any other Zelda game which is nice and all innovative, y'know? Like Twilight Princess just felt so much like OoT - not that there's anything wrong with that, both are amazing games I mean - but it was just so exciting to explore and talk to everyone.
Zelda is so cute ah I love her.
Okay, it took me a while to figure out how to properly fly the loftwing because I'd forgotten I was on a wii. As in, there are motion sensors. I was confused until I realised, Oh, I have to lift the wiimote. Oops.
I was enjoying the peace and quiet without Navi following me around until I met the second coming. I really, like the sound of Fi's voice, but jesus christ, way to tell me things that are just really, really obvious.
85% chance! 85% chance! WHY IS IT ALWAYS 85 SHUT UP SHH I KNOW.
My shield keeps breaking because I keep getting overexcited with Octoroks and using shield bashes to kill them. Nothing is more satisfying, except perhaps slingshotting Bokoblins as they're trying to walk tightropes over to you.
I want a kikwi so bad, they're so adorable ugh. I was actually squeeing at the screen. I clearly need to get a life.
I've really missed Zelda temples. I love the temple as opposed to a normal dungeon. I know they're essentially the same but they're so pretty. I know the graphics are wii and obviously not top-notch in comparison to other consoles, but man, it's still prettyish and I'd still love to live in Skyloft. Just saying.
I got a little too excited when performing a fatal blow and almost actually created a real fatal blow when the nunchuck flew out my hand and hit the window. Oops, that wouldn't have been too easy to explain. "I WAS PERFORMING A FATAL BLOW OKAY MOM? IT WAS REALLY FATAL."
Okay, I think it's about time to go and see if I can push in and grab the TV and play another few hours before I have to head out. Sigh, promised Ali and James I'd go out for his birthday although I really - my fault, - can't afford it. I'll just have to watch what I spend really carefully. And of course, that cuts into my Zelda time. I suppose I could always drink little, leave early, and then I can technically play Skyward Sword interruption-free all night! I should really go for a run too, but with the manic dancing around I do when playing wii games, it's probably more than sufficient exercise...
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