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{{Infobox|game | {{Infobox|game | ||
| name = ''Cadence of Hyrule'' | |||
| logo = [[File:Cadence-logo.png|300px]] | | logo = [[File:Cadence-logo.png|300px]] | ||
| boxart = [[File:Cadence-icon.png]] | | boxart = [[File:Cadence-icon.png]] | ||
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}} | }} | ||
'''Cadence of Hyrule''' (full title: Cadence of Hyrule - Crypt of the Necrodancer ft. The Legend of Zelda) is a [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)#Spin-Off Games/Side Games|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.{{Ref|Cadence of Hyrule Official Page - [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/cadence-of-hyrule-crypt-of-the-necrodancer-featuring-the-legend-of-zelda-switch/#game-info Nintendo]}} | '''''Cadence of Hyrule''''' (full title: ''Cadence of Hyrule - Crypt of the Necrodancer ft. The Legend of Zelda'') is a [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)#Spin-Off Games/Side Games|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.{{Ref|Cadence of Hyrule Official Page - [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/cadence-of-hyrule-crypt-of-the-necrodancer-featuring-the-legend-of-zelda-switch/#game-info Nintendo]}} | ||
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. | 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: | 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 #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 #2: Melody Pack:''' Includes 39 new music remixes | ||
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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". | 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". | ||
A free demo is also available, which allows players to play as [[Link]] only (apart from the brief Cadence tutorial) on a quarter-size map "up until the first boss encounter"{{Ref|"...the free trial allows players to progress up until the first boss encounter, or around an hour of gameplay."|[https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/nintendo-releases-cadence-of-hyrule-demo-on-eshop/ VGC]}}". | |||
==Development== | ==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. | While searching for new ideas, Director Ryan Clark was keen on ''The 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. | ||
{{quote|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{{Ref|"How an indie developer is making an official Zelda game" - [https://ign.com/articles/2019/03/21/how-an-indie-developer-is-making-an-official-zelda-game IGN]}}}} | {{quote|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{{Ref|"How an indie developer is making an official Zelda game" - [https://ign.com/articles/2019/03/21/how-an-indie-developer-is-making-an-official-zelda-game IGN]}}}} | ||
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==Items== | ==Items== | ||
{{Main|Cadence of Hyrule Items}} | {{Main|Cadence of Hyrule Items}} | ||
==Weapons== | |||
{{Main|Cadence of Hyrule Weapons}} | |||
''Cadence of Hyrule'' features a variety of weapons with various effects in combat. | |||
{{Galbox|Cadence of Hyrule Weapons}} | |||
==Enemies== | ==Enemies== | ||
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{{Galbox|Cadence of Hyrule Enemies}} | {{Galbox|Cadence of Hyrule Enemies}} | ||
== | ==Gallery== | ||
<!--{{main|Gallery:Cadence of Hyrule}}--> | |||
{{see also|Gallery:Cadence of Hyrule Bosses|Gallery:Cadence of Hyrule Characters|Gallery:Cadence of Hyrule Enemies}} | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Coh-key-art.png|Key art | |||
File:Coh-enemies.png|Enemies | |||
File:Coh-melody-pack-art.png|Melody Pack DLC | |||
File:Symphony-of-the-Mask.jpg|[[Symphony of the Mask]] DLC | |||
File:Cadence-link.png|[[Link]] | |||
File:Cadence-zelda.png|[[Zelda]] | |||
File:Cadence.png|[[Cadence]] | |||
File:Coh-octavo-ode.png|[[Octavo]] | |||
File:Coh-ganon.png|[[Ganon]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Screenshots=== | ===Screenshots=== | ||
<gallery widths=160 heights=90> | |||
File:coh-1.jpg|Cadence in the [[Frozen Grotto]] | |||
File:coh-2.jpg|Link fighting [[Gohmaracas]] | |||
File:coh-3.jpg|Zelda fighting some [[Stalfos]] | |||
File:coh-4.jpg|Beach portion of the overworld | |||
File:coh-5.jpg|Mountain portion of the overworld | |||
File:coh-6.jpg|[[Lake Hylia]] | |||
File:coh-7.jpg|Map menu | |||
File:coh-8.jpg|Cadence fighting [[Wizzroboe]] | |||
File:coh-9.jpg|Cadence speaking with [[Frederick]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Videos=== | ===Videos=== | ||
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{{Youtube|lNHwgEsJCKs|270|E3 Nintendo Treehouse: Live Gameplay Jun 13, 2019}} | {{Youtube|lNHwgEsJCKs|270|E3 Nintendo Treehouse: Live Gameplay Jun 13, 2019}} | ||
{{Youtube|ZjrtqX5Uj7I|270|All About Cadence of Hyrule Jun 19, 2019}} | {{Youtube|ZjrtqX5Uj7I|270|All About Cadence of Hyrule Jun 19, 2019}} | ||
{{Youtube|tPycD9OwojQ|270|Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase, Season Pass Reveal Trailer Jul 20, 2020}} | {{Youtube|tPycD9OwojQ|270|[[Nintendo Direct]] Mini Partner Showcase, Season Pass Reveal Trailer Jul 20, 2020}} | ||
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