04-21-2013, 03:42 AM
The ocarina isn't really a gimmick in my opinion as it's more of an extension of the flute from aLttP. Plus it is so varied in its uses that it isn't really there for the sake of it.
Back on topic though, from what footage there is so far, this 'Hyruleglyph-wall-drawy-thing' looks like a gimmick as it doesn't appear to add anything other than a new means of transportation, yet instead of being relegated to an item, it is assigned to the mighty A-button for use at any time.
At least with gimmicks/new gameplay elements on other Zelda games, you could do more. As I see it, this is basically a Spinner which has been brought forward.
Back on topic though, from what footage there is so far, this 'Hyruleglyph-wall-drawy-thing' looks like a gimmick as it doesn't appear to add anything other than a new means of transportation, yet instead of being relegated to an item, it is assigned to the mighty A-button for use at any time.
At least with gimmicks/new gameplay elements on other Zelda games, you could do more. As I see it, this is basically a Spinner which has been brought forward.