The Zelda series seems to be heading in a really refreshing direction in terms of its female protagonists. We got both Zelda and Cadence as playable characters in Cadence of Hyrule, and speculation is already wildly circulating about whether Zelda will be playable in the Breath of the Wild sequel. Regardless of whether she is…
Like many others, I watched Nintendo’s 2019 E3 Direct, saw the Cadence of Hyrule trailer, read the “June 13” release date, and became excited. This intriguing Zelda-themed game was going to be available in two days. How could I resist? I pre-purchased it on the eShop and waited impatiently. I got home from work on…
What better way to raise money for a good cause than a week full of Zelda? This July, the annual Zelda Dungeon Marathon is returning, this time supporting the Extra Life Charity and adding a new game to the roster. The marathon will begin July 13 and run until July 19. If you haven’t heard, the…
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…
Around the time when Crypt of the NecroDancer released, I was fortunate enough to have the game gifted to me through a friend. Except, I ended up not liking the game much at all. My patience wore pretty thin with it and I didn’t know how to properly learn or progress. The furthest I’d ever made…
As a massive fan of the music from Crypt of the NecroDancer and throughout the Zelda series, let me tell you: Cadence of Hyrule’s soundtrack is insanely on point. The music from both games blends together seamlessly in Danny Baranowsky’s brilliantly composed mashups (which I never knew how much I wanted), while the remixes from…
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…
In case you missed it, Cadence of Hyrule — the new Legend of Zelda game from the makers of Crypt of the Necrodancer — released and fans are loving it. A rogue-like rhythm game remixing some of our favorite Zelda songs, Cadence of Hyrule is a wonderful blend of nostalgia and creativity. With the Switch eShop…
Musical maestro Grant Kirkhope — the mastermind behind the soundtracks to Banjo-Kazooie (still can’t believe they’re gonna be in Smash) and Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle — has said he’d be open to working on music for Cadence of Hyrule. Appearing on an episode of Miketendo 64’s podcast, Kirkhope said he’d “love to” work on Cadence…
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 of now, Cadence of Hyrule is only available digitally via the Nintendo eShop, but a recent Amazon France listing suggests a future retail release. If you’re curious, clicking the image below will bring up specific details. Visiting the page allows you to preorder the game for 69,99 €, with a placeholder December 31, 2020 release date.…
While there are several controller options available for playing Cadence of Hyrule, GameSpot’s video producer, Jean-Luc Seipke, recognized a dance pad is truly the optimal way to indulge. It appears tinkering with a GameCube controller adapter, among other things, allows a dance pad to serve as a controller for Cadence of Hyrule. With a setup like…
Last week, Cadence of Hyrule was released and became the very first indie-developed game with Legend of Zelda content. The game is very different from a traditional Zelda game, but is filled with endless references that only Zelda fans will appreciate, and its unique rhythm-based gameplay brings something new to the Zelda franchise. We are…
E3 2019 may be over, but it seems Cadence of Hyrule publisher Spike Chunsoft aren’t yet done streaming announcements. The company, which also published Cadence predecessor Crypt of the NecroDancer in Japan, has “some exciting news to share next week,” telling fans to tune in to a Twitch livestream on Wednesday, June 19 at 6pm PDT. This news may very well…
With the recent launch of Cadence of Hyrule on Nintendo Switch, many contributors of the game’s soundtrack have come forward to announce their involvement. Jules Conroy was the guitarist for Crypt of the NecroDancer, so it makes sense that he would return for the Zelda-themed sequel. He shared his joy and gratitude for his opportunity to work on the game…
