Three new DLC packs were announced for Cadence of Hyrule in today’s Nintendo Direct Mini. The first pack is to be released later today, July 20, with the second and third packs slated for release before the end of October. The first DLC pack, DLC Pack 1: Character Pack, will feature five new playable characters.…
Cadence of Hyrule, the completely unexpected yet extremely delightful rhythm-based Zelda game, released just over a year ago. As a seasoned Crypt of the NecroDancer fan (the game that Cadence of Hyrule is based on), I was so hyped for this game and its guaranteed remixes of classic Zelda tracks. Likewise, as a long-time Gerudo…
Last time we checked in with vocalist Nicolas Daoust, he delivered an impressive vocal cover of Cadence of Hyrule’s opening level theme, in the style of the game’s shopkeeper. This time, Nicolas has gone from dealer to healer, as he takes on the role of the Great Fairy. For those who don’t know, the original…
I had to stop and read the sentence again. My book had just made an off-hand reference to a roc as some kind of bird flying over the mountain pass. I laid the book down as the gears began to shift in my head. Every time I played a Zelda title where Link acquires an…
Nintendo just announced the release of a software update for Cadence of Hyrule, which can be downloaded for free by those who already own the main game. The update features a new story with Octavo as an unlockable character, along with a Dungeon Mode that plays similar to that of the original Crypt of the…
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate took home the honor of Best Fighting Game at the 2019 Game Awards yesterday, securing victory over Mortal Kombat 11, Samurai Shodown, Jump Force, and Dead or Alive 6. Smash Ultimate was also nominated for Game of the Year and Best Family Game, but the competition was fierce and Sekiro: Shadows…
This year’s Game Awards nominees have been released today by presenter Geoff Keighley. Among the nominees are several Nintendo titles, including Link’s Awakening (2019), Cadence of Hyrule, Smash Bros. Ultimate, and more! Link’s Awakening came through with nominations for “Best Action/Adventure” game and “Best Art Direction.” It’s great that the visual design is being recognized…
If you still haven’t picked up Cadence of Hyrule, you can now download the free demo from the European and Japanese eShops. The demo gives a good slice of the game to help you weigh up whether you should join the party late or miss the beat altogether. The music alone might just be enough…
If you’re still dancing your way through your first run of Cadence of Hyrule, the unexpectedly delightful indie/Nintendo mashup, or you’re deep into the rhythm of another playthrough, you’ll appreciate Brace Yourself Games’s newest update. Update 1.0.2 brings with it numerous quality fixes with adjustments to enemy and character movements, collision fixes, and HUD improvements…
The internet is crammed full of amazing things. We spend much of our time on YouTube marveling at the unique talents of people or finding amusement in something comical. We find inspiration or a moment to laugh. You know something is special when it strikes upon both of those things. If you’ve played Cadence of Hyrule, you…
Nintendo of Europe has dropped a list of the top-selling games from the Switch eShop throughout June, and this month it’s a Zelda title that tops the charts. Cadence of Hyrule unsurprisingly took the number one spot, fending off a late challenge from Super Mario Maker 2 (the portly plumber’s level builder only released on June 28,…
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer feat. The Legend of Zelda received a quiet version update last week to fix a pair of gameplay bugs. Patch notes for version 1.0.1 were released in developer Brace Yourself Games’ official Discord channel: “We had a small bug fix update for Cadence of Hyrule yesterday, containing: fixed…
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…
Sorry for the wait, folks, but we figured we should wait until E3 was over so we could include at least mentions of the epic announcements. It was probably worth it! If you found us through iTunes, Google Play, or some other podcatcher, then I encourage you to check out our website, zeldauniverse.net; we publish…
Cadence, our shovel-wielding heroine, made her debut in the Zelda universe recently in Cadence of Hyrule, and as a fan of the game she originally hails from (Crypt of the NecroDancer), I genuinely hope we see more of her. In her world, she’s well-equipped with a fearless, determined, and upbeat personality to explore the NecroDancer’s…
