Nintendo has confirmed some new details for Hyrule Warriors, their upcoming Dynasty Warriors inspired spinoff with lots of Zelda characters, locales, and so on.
The game is being developed in collaboration between Omega Force and Team Ninja, and it’s actually being poised as a combination of the styles that both studios are known for.
Players will step into the boots of Link, Impa, and “many other surprising playable characters,” each of which have their own signature weapons and unique attack animations. Whichever character you pick, you’ll be battling the armies of the evil sorceress Cia, to the end of rescuing Princess Zelda.
The first stage of the game is indeed the iconic Hyrule Field, a locale that should inspire warm and fuzzy feelings within any Zelda fan. Each stage will be broken up in a style similar to the Dynasty Warriors games, meaning you’ll be moving from area to area defeating huge legions of enemies, and capturing areas in your quest to reclaim Hyrule. While Cia has new enemies under her wing, there will be some returning favorites like Bokoblins and Lizalfos.
You can also find the game’s official English language synopsis via its official website below:
Cut down entire legions of enemies as Link, Impa and other Legend of Zelda characters using over-the-top powerful Dynasty Warriors-style moves. This tour de force through the beloved locales of Hyrule will have you battling the fiercest enemies in Zelda history. Think tactically and conquer missions in the most efficient way you can to save Hyrule!
The delicate balance of the Triforce has been disrupted, and Hyrule Kingdom is once again being torn apart by a dark power, this time lead by Sorceress Cia. Now it’s up to the legendary hero Link to face hordes of enemies and find the missing Princess Zelda. Advance the story to unlock new playable characters with unique moves and weapon types. Collect Rupees and other useful items to upgrade weapons and craft badges, which you can use to bolster each warrior’s abilities. Then unleash the full power of your attacks with intense combos to clear wave after wave of Bokoblin hordes. You’ll have to get your gloves dirty to save Hyrule this time.
- Play as fan-favorite characters like Link and Impa for the first time in the series!
- Battle the fiercest Legend of Zelda enemies across Hyrule’s most famous locales.
- Lay waste to your opponents with brutally efficient attacks and intense combos
- Think tactically and complete missions in the most efficient way possible
In case you guys missed our original report, you can read that here, while you can also view more screenshots of the game here. Hyrule Warriors is coming to the Wii U on August 14th in Japan, followed by a release in North America and Europe sometime later this year.
