For those of you have played the excellent Cadence of Hyrule, it should come as no surprise to know that critics have heaped praise on the game. Sure enough, a new accolades trailer for the Zelda spin-off includes high scores and celebratory review quotes from the likes of GameSpot, Nintendo Life, and IGN. In our own review, Zac described…
In a recent interview with Game Informer, A Link to the Past director Takashi Tezuka discussed one of the more bizarre moments in the classic SNES title. Game Informer asked Tezuka why Link turns into a rabbit when he enters the Dark World. “I really wanted to create a striking distinction between what Link normally looks like, so…
There are a number of notable details to take from this new Link’s Awakening remake footage from GameXplain, but perhaps the most interesting is something I caught right at the end of the video: After Link obtains the Yoshi Doll from the Trendy Game, the doll is replaced with something new. A small, familiar-looking Chain Chomp is…
In new footage from GameXplain, Link uncovers a Secret Seashell in the grass in Mabe Village. In the original game, collecting 20 of these would give Link a sword upgrade. You can catch the remade seashell at the 1:54 mark. More interestingly, the video appears to show new map functionality in the game. At the…
GameXplain has even more direct-feed footage to share from the E3 2019 demo of the Link’s Awakening remake, and this time, we meet another familiar face from the original. Mr. Write is a lonely writer whose hobby is to send letters to people. Sadly, he never receives one in return — until Link steps in with his…
Trying to “break” games by testing their limits is a bit of a hobby of mine, especially when it involves venturing outside of a game’s established borders. In most cases, a successful attempt at this can cause glitches that, while amusing, are clearly not intended by developers. Sometimes, however, developers can prove to have excellent…
At Zelda Universe, we’ve all been greatly enjoying the new Zelda spin-off Cadence of Hyrule since its release earlier this month. To celebrate the recent launch of the first ever indie-developed Zelda title, this week we’re dedicating all of our regular columns to the game. We’ll be sharing many of our favorite moments and aspects of Cadence of Hyrule, as well as some…
Nintendo has released a new trailer for the recently launched Cadence of Hyrule, giving an overview of the gameplay, items, and overworld in the game. If you find yourself struggling with the game at all, the trailer offers some tips regarding combat, and how to use the various weapons and abilities. Cadence of Hyrule is available now on…
As I watched the final reveal of last week’s Nintendo Direct, my first reaction to seeing Link and Zelda return was, “Wow! More Breath of the Wild DLC!” Of course, this excitement only increased tenfold as it was quickly revealed that this was in fact not just downloadable content, but a full-blown sequel to the critically acclaimed…
Following Zelda Producer Eiji Aonuma’s comments on staff overtime at Nintendo, what inspired him to remake Link’s Awakening, and why he chose a remake over a sequel, Kotaku also questioned him on the lack of button remapping in Breath of the Wild. Aonuma explained that he and the team are very focused on delivering a strong experience for players. “When…
In last week’s Nintendo Treehouse Live stream, Zelda Producer Aonuma explained that he wanted to remake Link’s Awakening in order to give players a more “traditional” Zelda after Breath of the Wild broke the series’ conventions. In a recent interview with Kotaku, Aonuma elaborated on why Nintendo decided to pursue this remake. “The original game was released 26 years ago on the…
Kotaku recently had a lengthy conversation with Zelda Producer Eiji Aonuma, and before the interview even begins, there’s an interesting bit of news in the article. Grezzo, perhaps best known for their work on Zelda re-releases, is confirmed to be behind the development of the Link’s Awakening remake. The Japanese company has previously worked on Ocarina of Time 3D, Four Swords Anniversary…
Having discussed the Game Boy Camera quite a bit lately, I’ve only ventured further into the rabbit hole of dead Nintendo peripherals. Somewhere along my research on the Game Boy Camera, I came across a fleeting mention of something called the Nintendo GameEye, which seemed strangely familiar. I think what fascinates me more than the…
Zelda fans in the UK can now lay claim to their little buddy Link, now that preorders for the Link’s Awakening amiibo are now live. At the time of publication, GAME is the only UK retailer taking preorders right now, with the adorable adventurer priced at £14.99. Speaking of GAME, considering how quickly the limited edition bundles…
The Nintendo Power Podcast released a new episode this week in celebration of E3 2019, discussing all of the surprises Nintendo announced in their exciting Direct presentation. Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser was a guest on the show, and discussed his experience filming his conversation with an animated Bowser in the Nintendo Direct. The…
