Arzette: Reshaping the Legacy of Zelda CD-i Games

Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is an upcoming game that pays tribute to the infamous Zelda CD-i games from the 1990s. Developer Seth ‘Dopply’ Fulkerson, inspired by these beloved yet notorious titles, has crafted a spiritual successor that aims to unlock the untapped potential of its predecessors.

Limited Run Games, the publisher of Arzette, has taken the homage one step further. They have released a special edition controller designed to resemble the iconic CD-i controller. Although it does not bear the CD-i branding, the retro-inspired Switch and PC controller closely replicates the wired wand remote that accompanied the CD-i console.

In the 1990s, the CD-i was devised as a versatile multimedia device, offering users a range of entertainment options, including games. However, it was the Nintendo-branded titles, like Link: The Faces of Evil and Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon, that garnered notoriety due to their peculiar cutscenes and unconventional gameplay.

While the CD-i did have other game controllers available, unfortunate CD-i owners often had to endure less-than-ideal input devices to navigate through these subpar games. Arzette, on the other hand, promises to be a significant improvement over its source of inspiration.

To celebrate the release of Arzette on February 13, players can now pre-order the gray edition of the CD-i-inspired controller for $35 starting from February 2. Alternatively, the “Faramore Fuchsia” version of the controller is available as part of the pricier collector’s editions of Arzette.

While Arzette aims to capture the essence of the Zelda CD-i games, if you’re yearning for the ultimate Zelda experience, you can embark on your adventure by visiting the official website of The Legend of Zelda.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does CD-i stand for?
CD-i stands for Compact Disc Interactive, which was a multimedia CD player and game console released by Philips in the 1990s.

2. What are the Zelda CD-i games?
The Zelda CD-i games refer to a series of Zelda games released for the CD-i console. These games gained notoriety for their peculiar cutscenes and unconventional gameplay.

3. What is a spiritual successor?
A spiritual successor is a game that shares similar gameplay elements, themes, or mechanics with a previous game, usually created by a different developer.

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