Cadence of Hyrule

Cadence of Hyrule

Release
Platform	Date
Nintendo Switch (eShop)	June 13, 2019 June 13, 2019 June 14, 2019 June 14, 2019
Nintendo Switch (Octavo's Ode update)	🌎 December 18, 2019
Nintendo Switch (Character Pack DLC)	🌎 July 20, 2020
Nintendo Switch (Melody Pack DLC)	🌎 August 27, 2020
Nintendo Switch (Symphony of the Mask DLC)	🌎 September 23, 2020
Nintendo Switch (physical/Complete Edition)	🌎 October 23, 2020
Credits
Developer	Brace Yourself Games
Publisher	Nintendo Spike Chunsoft
Producer	Makoto Isobe
Director	Ryan Clark Toshihisa Nikaido

Cadence of Hyrule (full title: Cadence of Hyrule - Crypt of the Necrodancer ft. The Legend of Zelda) is a Zelda Spin-Off released on June 13, 2019 for the Nintendo Switch. It is a crossover with the Crypt of the Necrodancer series, with rhythm-based gameplay, utilizing characters, enemies and more from the Zelda series. 25 remixed tracks appear in the game, as well as original compositions. A two-player co-op gameplay mode is also available from the beginning.

A major update called Octavo's Ode - involving a prequel campaign centred around Octavo, a villain in the main campaign - was released December 18, 2019.

Paid Downloadable Content was announced in a Nintendo Direct Mini on July 20, 2020, to be released in three packs:

• Pack #1: Character Pack: Includes Impa, Shadow Link, Shadow Zelda, Frederick and Aria as playable characters; an "All Character Mode" involving a 21-floor dungeon and fighting Ganon with each character, and a "Mystery Mode" which obscures all items and enemies.
• Pack #2: Melody Pack: Includes 39 new music remixes
• Pack #3: Symphony of the Mask: A story expansion. Skull Kid is the playable character, using various masks. It also includes "a new map and songs."

The packs are available separately or as a Season Pass. The latter includes new costumes for Link and Zelda in the form of "red and blue variations".

Development

While searching for new ideas, Director Ryan Clark was keen on Legend of Zelda characters appearing in the existing game Crypt of the Necrodancer as potential DLC, though the idea piqued the interest of Nintendo and the idea was developed into a full game.

"We imagined how cool it would be to have Zelda characters appearing in NecroDancer; say as DLC. To our surprise, Nintendo was extremely interested in the prospect, and before we knew it we were working on a completely new title, mashing up NecroDancer with The Legend of Zelda!"

— Clark, IGN

The game released simultaneously worldwide on June 13th, 2019 (June 14th in some time-zones), slightly delayed from its initial Spring 2019 launch window.

Characters

Main article: Cadence of Hyrule Characters

A variety of returning and new characters appear in the game, with three main playable characters (Link, Zelda, and Cadence in addition to many non-playable familiar faces, including the Zora and Tingle.

Enemies

Main article: Cadence of Hyrule Enemies

There is a diverse range of enemies that return in Cadence of Hyrule, as well as new unique monsters to fight. For a full catalog, see the link above.

Media

Screenshots

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  Cadence in the Frozen Grotto

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  Link fighting Gohmaracas

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  Zelda fighting some Stalfos

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  Beach portion of the overworld

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  Mountain portion of the overworld

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  Lake Hylia

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  Map menu

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  Cadence fighting Wizzroboe

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  Cadence speaking with a Shopkeeper

Videos

Nindies Showcase Reveal Trailer Mar 20, 2019

E3 2019 Trailer Jun 11, 2019

E3 Nintendo Treehouse: Live Gameplay Jun 13, 2019

All About Cadence of Hyrule Jun 19, 2019

Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase, Season Pass Reveal Trailer Jul 20, 2020

References

1. ↑ Cadence of Hyrule Official Page - Nintendo
2. ↑ "How an indie developer is making an official Zelda game" - IGN