In their last Direct, Nintendo surprised Zelda fans with their Indie collaboration Cadence of Hyrule, a sequel to the rogue-like rhythm game Crypt of the Necrodancer. While no specific release date was given at the time, there is now evidence the title could be releasing this month. Subscribers to Nintendo Europe’s newsletter were greeted with a promotion for Cadence of Hyrule in the…
Bursting with vivid colors and realistic lighting effects, Tunic’s charm is sure to catch anyone’s attention while walking through a busy show floor. That is exactly what happened to me while exploring PAX East this year. I was immediately pulled in by its aesthetic and by the end of my demo, Tunic had its hookshots…
It’s an unfortunate truth that even in this beloved and extremely popular franchise there exist wonderful games that, despite their high quality, are severely underrated. The Minish Cap and the Oracle games are a prime example of this, but there’s another Zelda game that is sadly talked about even less than those titles. That game…
It has been less than a week since Cadence of Hyrule was announced for the Switch, but hype about the Zelda/Crypt of the NecroDancer crossover is already resounding throughout the gaming community. IGN recently spoke with developer Brace Yourself Games about how the roguelike, rhythm-based title became an unprecedented collaboration with one of gaming’s biggest…
The latest Zelda installment, Cadence of Hyrule, came completely out of left field for most of us, myself included. But I’m a huge fan of Crypt of the NecroDancer’s addictive gameplay and kickass soundtrack, so this was the mashup I never knew I wanted. When the Cadence of Hyrule trailer dropped way back when and we learned…
New information about Cadence of Hyrule is beginning to trickle out after the game’s announcement earlier this week, and based on a tweet by Sonic Mania art director Tom Fry, it would appear that artists Midio and Paul Veer are involved with the pixel art for Cadence. Veer is the lead artist for Brace Yourself…
Inspired by Link’s Awakening, the 2013 indie title Anodyne now calls the Nintendo Switch home. The game from Analgesic Studios originally launched on PC, and with the Link’s Awakening remake launching this year, it’s perfect timing to make its way onto the Switch. Like Link’s Awakening, the game is set in a dream world. You play as the protagonist Young,…
There is a resurgence of adventure games in the same style as The Legend of Zelda. It can be a little bit overwhelming to hear about so many new Zelda-like games after so many years of there being few games to scratch that Zelda itch between releases. Even so, I am very excited that we are seeing…
Your back-catalog of Switch Indie games is about to get another game deeper. In Moonlighter, from Digital Sun and 11 Bit Studios, a bored shop keeper in a fantasy RPG decides that there’s more to life than tending wares. So, he starts taking night classes. And by night classes, I mean he started venturing into Zelda-like…
The Nintendo Direct was shown today, and one of the more notable bits to come out of it came in the form of Diablo III information. While showing off gameplay footage, including some that included the Ganondorf costume set in action, they announced that the game will come out on November 2nd. Coming with all…
The indie game darling Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King sprouted on the Nintendo eShop back in December, and in the past eight months it has grown beyond its Steam sales numbers “by a factor of 20” according to the game’s publisher FDG Entertainment. In a tweet shared this past Monday, FDG thanked supporters of Blossom Tales across all…
Out of all of the Zelda-like games on the market, Okami is my favorite. A wonderful blend of traditional Japanese mythology with very solid gameplay and a unique brush mechanic, Okami is an exceptional experience. The soundtrack for the game is no slouch either; I’ve spent many a day listening to it just to relax…
Diablo III is a natural fit for the Switch, and upon its recent announcement, Blizzard has updated the official website to show everyone what’s new for the game’s next release. By scrolling down the page, you’ll learn the Switch version comes with a couple of Zelda-themed goodies. However, there’s more to that section than meets the eye. I won’t…
Some secrets are destined to be revealed, and one such poorly kept secret is that Blizzard Entertainment’s Diablo III is coming to the Nintendo Switch. But thanks to someone at Forbes jumping the gun on a news story, we now know that it will include content from The Legend of Zelda. Shown in some screenshots grabbed by Reddit…
The highly acclaimed action-adventure title featuring a magical paintbrush-wielding wolf launched digitally on the Nintendo Switch August 9, once again bringing the sprawling, painting-like world of Nippon to life. Players take control of Okami Amaterasu, the sun goddess-turned wolf and titular character. Using ancient Celestial Brush techniques, she and her traveling artist pal Issun must…
