Hyrule Warriors: Difference between revisions

'''''Hyrule Warriors''' ({{Tt|Zeruda Musou|ゼルダ無双}}—Zelda Warriors)'' is a ''Zelda'' spin-off game{{Ref|[http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/06/11/eiji-aonuma-addresses-hyrule-warriors-place-in-the-zelda-timeline.aspx Game Informer Interview with Eiji Aonuma]|With Hyrule Warriors, there is a link between the two, but it exists as a separate dimension, so it doesn't exist as part of the main canon.|[[Eiji Aonuma]]}} for the [[Nintendo Wii U]]. It is a collaborative effort between [[Koei Tecmo]], the creator of the ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasty_Warriors Dynasty Warriors]'' series, and [[Nintendo]], the creator of the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. It was announced during a [http://youtu.be/OS_gYzv02SQ?t=23s Nintendo Direct presentation on December 18th, 2013]. The gameplay is highly similar to that of ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasty_Warriors Dynasty Warriors]'', but the ''Zelda'' universe serves as the setting. It features multiple playable characters from the ''Zelda'' universe including [[Link]], [[Zelda]], [[Impa]], [[Midna]], [[Agitha]], and more, as well as some original characters including [[Lana]], the villain [[Cia]], and her two henchmen [[Volga]] and [[Wizzro]].

Most attacks are accomplished by chaining a certain combination of weak and strong attacks. For example, pressing the strong attack button immediately after a single weak attack will yield a certain attack, while pressing the strong attack button after two consecutive weak attacks will produce a different attack. Players may also dodge or block enemy attacks.

For stronger enemies, ''Hyrule Warriors'' inherited ''Zelda'' 's "lock-on" mechanic, allowing the player to focus the camera and their attacks to take down a specific enemy.

{{Quote|Defeating enemies fills your '''Special Attack gauge'''. Press [[File:wiiu_a.png]] / [[File:wiiu_x.png]] to use up your Special Attack gauge and perform a powerful '''Special Attack'''.|In-Game Description}}

Defeating enemies or picking up force pieces fills the Special Attack gauge. When the gauge is full, press A/X (Warriors/Zelda controls) to perform a powerful Special Attack.

{{Quote|Press [[File:wiiu_r.png]] when your Magic gauge is full to use the '''Focus Spirit''' ability. While Focus Spirit is active, attack power and speed increase, incoming knock-back damage is reduced, and defeating a  certain number of enemies will yield various '''special bonuses'''. Press [[File:wiiu_a.png]] / [[File:wiiu_x.png]] while under the effects of Focus Spirit to completely consume your Magic gauge, allowing you to use a '''Focus Spirit Attack''' that knocks your opponents down, exposing their Weak Points.|In-Game Description}}

The Magic gauge is filled using Magic Jars. Press R when the gauge is full to use the Focus Spirit technique. This will temporarily increase the warrior's speed and attack power. At the end of its duration, the warrior will perform a powerful attack. One can press A/X (Warriors/Zelda controls) to end the effect early and perform a different attack which forces enemies' weak point gauges to show.

{{Quote|Press [[File:wiiu_zr.png]] to use your currently equipped item, such as '''bombs''' or a '''potion'''.|In-Game Description}}

Press ZR to use the currently equipped item. To switch items, use Left and Right on the D-Pad or use the GamePad's touch screen.

{{Hover Gallery

| <{{Lightning}} [[Gauntlets]] = Link Gauntlet Hyrule Warriors.png

| <{{Light}} [[Master Sword (Hyrule Warriors)|Master Sword]] = Hyrule Warriors Artwork Link Master Sword.png

| <{{Light}} [[Horse]]{{Tt|Master Quest Pack}} = Hyrule Warriors Artwork Link Horse.png

| <{{Fire}} [[Naginata]] = Hyrule Warriors Impa Naginata.png

| ^[[Sheik]] = Sheik Hyrule Warriors.png

| <{{Lightning}} [[Harp]] = Hyrule Warriors Sheik Harp.png

| <{{Water}} [[Spear]] = Hyrule Warriors Lana Spear.png

| <{{Lightning}} [[Baton]] = Zelda Hyrule Warriors Baton.png

| ^[[Ganondorf]] = Hyrule Warriors Artwork Ganondorf.png

| ^[[Darunia]] = Hyrule Warriors Darunia.png

| <{{Fire}} [[Hammer (Hyrule Warriors)|Hammer]] = Darunia Hammer Hyrule Warriors.png

| ^[[Ruto]] = Hyrule Warriors Ruto.png

| <{{Water}} [[Zora Scale (Hyrule Warriors)|Zora Scale]] = Hyrule Warriors Ruto Zora Scale.png

| <{{Light}} [[Goddess Blade]] = Fi Goddess Blade Hyrule Warriors.png

| ^[[Cia]] = Hyrule Warriors Artwork Cia.png

| ^[[Twili]] [[Midna]]{{Tt|Twilight Princess Pack}} = Hyrule Warriors Artwork Twili Midna.png

| <[[Kokiri Sword (Hyrule Warriors)|Kokiri Sword]]{{Tt|Majora's Mask Pack}} = Hyrule Warriors Artwork Young Link Kokiri Sword.png

| <[[Balloon]]{{Tt|Majora's Mask Pack}} = Hyrule Warriors Artwork Tingle Balloon.png

}}{{Clear}}

The Hero of Hyrule pack is a pre-order bundle containing the Master Quest, Twilight Princess, Majora's Mask, and Boss Packs. It also includes a bonus Dark Link costume, available immediately upon purchase. In the US, it is priced at $19.99.

*New Weapon for Link: [[Horse]]

*New Character: [[Twili]] [[Midna]] with the [[Mirror (Hyrule Warriors)|Mirror]]

*2 New Characters: [[Young Link]] with the [[Kokiri Sword (Hyrule Warriors)|Kokiri Sword]] and [[Tingle]] with the [[Balloon]]

*New Adventure Map

*Japan: February – 500 Yen

*US: March - $2.99

*2 new game modes

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