Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda

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  1. acoolguy
    Jun 13, 2019
    8
    A fun game that does both franchises justice. The gameplay is tight like the original NecroDancer, but now features an overworld that gives things a new spin. The graphics are improved from the original, and the remixed Zelda music tracks are absolutely fantastic. Co-op is also a nice addition that works surprisingly well.
    Despite all the praise I can give it, I do think $25 is a little    A fun game that does both franchises justice. The gameplay is tight like the original NecroDancer, but now features an overworld that gives things a new spin. The graphics are improved from the original, and the remixed Zelda music tracks are absolutely fantastic. Co-op is also a nice addition that works surprisingly well.
    Despite all the praise I can give it, I do think $25 is a little but too hefty of a price tag for a game like this. It's very enjoyable, but the adventure won't take you anymore than 5-10 hours to beat. It should be noted that the overworld is randomly generated with each new save file you create, and dungeons are upon entry as well, but at the end of the day the general structure remains the same.
    In the end its still a nice game, especially if you liked the first NecroDancer, but it might be worth waiting for a sale.    … Expand
  2. Meon1845
    Jun 14, 2019
    8
    This is definitely a game made for people who played Necrodancer and wished it had a story mode, or a hook for people who like Zelda, because it has enough polish and rhythm fighting that both groups would leave satisfied. It's a lot more forgiving than Necrodancer, so you don't have to completely restart each time you die, but makes use of its mechanics to full effect, with various enemyThis is definitely a game made for people who played Necrodancer and wished it had a story mode, or a hook for people who like Zelda, because it has enough polish and rhythm fighting that both groups would leave satisfied. It's a lot more forgiving than Necrodancer, so you don't have to completely restart each time you die, but makes use of its mechanics to full effect, with various enemy attack patterns that you need to be aware of at all times, so playing with your brain off will only lead to being killed over and over.

    My only complaint would be that the 4 hours it took me to complete it didn't exactly warrant the full price tag. But the game definitely has replay value, especially in speedrunning and co-op, so if that's what you are looking for, I can definitely recommend it. The game definitely has a lot of love and passion behind it and made me want to play Necromancer a lot more than before.    … Expand
  3. Derped_Crusader
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    Amazing game, basically a LTTP randomizer with sick beats. i played and beat it in one 5 hour sitting, and then saw the high score at 30 minuets, and knew this was going to be a great game to replay. and then, i called up my brother and we sat down and beat it in 3 hours. great game with great replay ability. I love it to bits
  4. Americana_Z
    Jun 15, 2019
    10
    One of the most refreshing new games I've played in a long time. Blends the Zelda aesthetic with a wholly unique style of gameplay. Well worth the price. Completely killed my weekend
  5. Observable
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    El cross-over perfecto. Mezcla la rítmica y adictiva base jugable de Crypt of the necrodancer con un mundo, con ambientación, exploración y secretos de un Zelda 2D. Artísticamente es muy bonito y la banda sonora es una pasada.
  6. ethanfel
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    if you love crypt, like i do, play thios game on permadeath, random char and maybe double tempo.

    Cadence of hyrule became insanely good for rogue like lovers. Each run is different, there isn't any progression between run but the amount of item you have to randomly choose from feel exactly like any rogue like game.
  7. PenguinZach
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    Making a Zelda, rhythm game is so obvious and also combining it with a great Indie game was a great decision. This game has great music, fun game play, and an addictive play style. You wont regret picking it up.
  8. LindenX
    Jun 15, 2019
    9
    Cadence of Hyrule brings to Switch players a lot of the retro charm of the forefathers of the Legend of Zelda franchise and tugs at one's nostalgia heartstrings in the most endearing ways, while at the same time bringing the renowned gameplay of Crypt of the Necrodancer into it. Not only is the game thoroughly challenging for those unused to rhythm games or even roguelike games, but itCadence of Hyrule brings to Switch players a lot of the retro charm of the forefathers of the Legend of Zelda franchise and tugs at one's nostalgia heartstrings in the most endearing ways, while at the same time bringing the renowned gameplay of Crypt of the Necrodancer into it. Not only is the game thoroughly challenging for those unused to rhythm games or even roguelike games, but it also has high replayability thanks to the fact that it's a brand-new layout for the world and dungeons every time you start a new playthrough (thanks to procedural generation). Also, thanks to a feature found in the 'Options' section of the menu, players have the ability to turn off the rhythm limits, meaning that the enemies will only move when you move...that way, you can focus more on the gameplay and less on keeping beat with the rhythm (which can get extremely hectic in later parts of the game). The story is not too convoluted, and is quite simplistic (which works as both a plus and a negative depending on who you ask).
    I would say my greatest gripe with this game (and the only reason it doesn't get a 10/10 from me) is the difficulty I mentioned earlier.
    The game has a VERY steep learning curve, and doesn't pull any punches. From the moment you leave the tutorial dungeon and step out into Hyrule at large, the enemies come at you in droves, bent on your destruction.

    All in all, while the difficulty of the game may turn some people off, if they can find the enjoyment in the challenge, this game truly shows itself for being one of the best 'side' Zelda games, as well as a thoroughly addicting and excellent second chapter in the Crypt of the Necrodancer series.    … Expand
  9. Mrelectricc
    Jun 18, 2019
    9
    Wife and I enjoy this game tremendously. Developers did great job capturing the zelda feel. Music is great. Wish it had more dungeons, but still great game nonetheless.
  10. Nordic624
    Jul 3, 2019
    9
    You’ll quickly forget it wasn’t made by Nintendo! Short game with a light story, but excellent gameplay. Replay value is high. Multiplayer is a massive plus!
  11. Darkgamer923
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    If you love rhythm games, adventure games, zelda, and crypt of the Necrodancer- then this is the game for you! Amazing soundtrack and endless fun!
  12. Julpyz93
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    The music... The world... And it's so fun omg
  13. jkapps
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    An amazing game! It may take a while to get the hang of the gameplay at first, but once you get it down it feels great to explore Hyrule in such a unique and creative way. The dungeons and bosses give some really good challenges, but it never feels unfair or too difficult. By far the best part of the game is the amazing soundtrack, and I can't wait till we get an official release of theAn amazing game! It may take a while to get the hang of the gameplay at first, but once you get it down it feels great to explore Hyrule in such a unique and creative way. The dungeons and bosses give some really good challenges, but it never feels unfair or too difficult. By far the best part of the game is the amazing soundtrack, and I can't wait till we get an official release of the music. If you liked Crypt of the Necrodancer or 2D Zelda games, I urge you to pick this game up.… Expand
  14. abowman
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    What an absolute hidden gem. I was initially hesitant on purchasing this game as I haven't be too into rhythm games in the past. Oh boy am I glad I decided to pick this up. Easily one of the best titles for the switch, and personally for me one of the better games of the year so far. There is lots of Zelda in the game design and the added rhythm mechanics are simply a blast. The music isWhat an absolute hidden gem. I was initially hesitant on purchasing this game as I haven't be too into rhythm games in the past. Oh boy am I glad I decided to pick this up. Easily one of the best titles for the switch, and personally for me one of the better games of the year so far. There is lots of Zelda in the game design and the added rhythm mechanics are simply a blast. The music is phenomenal as well of course.

    For 25 bucks I absolutely would not hesitate on picking this up.    … Expand
  15. Emilerules97
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    Really awesome game. Blends together open-worldish exploration, weapon and gear unlockes, unique gameplay, and Zelda formula into a great game. Also, its not expensive.
  16. ckbucu
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing. Brilliant crossover between Crypt of Necrodancer and Legend of Zelda. Fantastic music, amazing gameplay that is little different than Crypt of Necrodancer (in my opinion, better), because we got open, static world, shrines, puzzles etc.
    Must have, 10/10
  17. VideoGameLover
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Wow, wow, just wow! This is a FULL original Zelda game. Without a doubt. This is a rhythm game. And it's a wonderful challenging game! And the music, oh boy, that great music!

    Just buy this now (and, if it's still on sale, STEAL the original for $3.99. Though play the "easier" Hyrule version first!) (and those PRAISING the game though complaining about a 10 hour game being    Wow, wow, just wow! This is a FULL original Zelda game. Without a doubt. This is a rhythm game. And it's a wonderful challenging game! And the music, oh boy, that great music!

    Just buy this now (and, if it's still on sale, STEAL the original for $3.99. Though play the "easier" Hyrule version first!)

    (and those PRAISING the game though complaining about a 10 hour game being $24.99, what is wrong with you? U spend that much for a dumb 2 hour movie and popcorn. When you beat this game, there is a ton more content to do and replay at greater challenging levels to give you 30 hours of play)

    And, I truly want to attack this DUMB 1/10 review below, because, the person is simply lying so many times. He says:

    The level design,music and graphics are great. (So you give it a 1/10 even though you say these are great? SMH)

    The map has that Zelda feel to it. (lol)

    The enemies feel like they belong in a zelda game. (ok, and??)

    Problem is the playability of the game rivals that of StarFox Zero. (STZ is pretty darn good)

    Players are forced to move and attack only when the rythm allows them to. (you are lying. You are not forced to do this. You can drop bombs, move away, go in another area, just a bad lying comment)

    You have no clue when enemies will attack. (are you kidding me? That is part of the joy of the game! You have many clues on how creatures move. And when they will attack, like holding up there hands! Stop lying)

    Forcing the player to guess and take damage. (another lie. there is no guessing in this game. You see the pattern of an enemy, you move to the beat to find a space to get in your attack. )

    Waiting to move and attack only when the rythm allows makes the gameplay feel slow and restricting. (lol. It's quite the opposite. It makes u make fast decisions and blast through some areas at a breakneck speed. See Youtube for Speed Runners who have defeated this game in under 40 minutes then come back and apologize for you lie)

    With the rythm mechanic their is literally only one way to play this game. (and yet another horrible use of the word LITERALLY. Literally means this is fact. Which is not. It's a lie. There is many different ways to attack. To explore. To mix and match weapons. smh)

    There is no freedom for the player and basically turns the game into a on rail experience. (lol. This is too a lie. ON RAILS means the game forces you to go down a set path. I would dare say that there is over 1,000 different paths one can use to beat this game. Especially as each overworld and dungeons are randomized. Change that number from 1,000 to 1,000,000. People like this Reviewer987 need to be banned from posting reviews that prove they lie and never really played the game    … Expand
  18. BIGBenY
    Jun 13, 2019
    9
    Great game so far. It has tons of content and is semi-random generated. I love it. It feels definitely very much like Zelda
  19. aariciae
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    100% worth the price. Wonderfull soundtrack. Cadence of Hyrule is really fun.
  20. austinhelli
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    Perfect mix between crypt of the necrodancer and legend of zelda! Loved every minute of it!
  21. danielhadley
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game. Cracking soundtrack. Zelda and necrodancer mixed perfectly!!
  22. IAmNotARobotto
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Easily the best Switch game of the year.
    Simply amazing game blending the innovative gameplay of NecroDancer with all the lovable aspects of The Legend of Zelda. I have seen no collaboration to date done so well.
    The music is unquestionably amazing, the graphics are some of the best sprites I've seen in ages, the varying challenge levels are great for any kind of player, and the simple    Easily the best Switch game of the year.
    Simply amazing game blending the innovative gameplay of NecroDancer with all the lovable aspects of The Legend of Zelda. I have seen no collaboration to date done so well.
    The music is unquestionably amazing, the graphics are some of the best sprites I've seen in ages, the varying challenge levels are great for any kind of player, and the simple but surprisingly interesting story elements are hidden within the dialogue.
    Exploring the overworld is a lot of fun, and going through the dungeons and fighting a ton of enemies and bosses is extremely entertaining.
    One of the only games worth playing again and again.    … Expand
  23. jomorazero
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    A perfect blend of what made Crypt and classic Zelda games so special. I am in love with this game. It's also great for couch co-op with a friend.
  24. Nicotupe
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    An unique add to the already great crypt of the necrodancer. A must have on the switch
  25. UncleHank
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    Take Crypt of the Necrodance, a roguelite/rhythm game hybrid, and one of the best indie games of this generation(it holds a 96% user score on Steam). Then combine it with A Link to the Past, one of the best Zelda games ever, and you get an instant classic. By default this plays like A Link the the Past with a rhythm element thrown in. However, you can remove the rhythm element, addTake Crypt of the Necrodance, a roguelite/rhythm game hybrid, and one of the best indie games of this generation(it holds a 96% user score on Steam). Then combine it with A Link to the Past, one of the best Zelda games ever, and you get an instant classic. By default this plays like A Link the the Past with a rhythm element thrown in. However, you can remove the rhythm element, add permadeath, and add a completely randomized world to make it almost like a true roguelike. It's all up to you. Crypt of the Necrodance is currently on sale for $4 down from the usual $20, but it feels like a tech demo compared to this. This is well worth the $25, it's more on the level of a $40 1st-party Nintendo handheld game rather than an indie game.

    While Necrodancer was a simple dungeon crawler, Cadence of Hyrule throws in traditional Zelda puzzles. You generally kill all the enemies while trying to move only on the beat, then the rhythm section goes away and you solve the puzzles. There are also towns, stores, and a story(albeit not that much). It may be tough keeping the rhythm at first, but the only benefit is increased loot so you'll have plenty of time to learn it. And if you don't like the rhythm element, the standard roguelike turn-based system is an option. That said, the "dancing" is the main gimmick of this game, and I would try to learn it. By default the world is not completely randomized, and death penalties are comparable to a standard Zelda game. It starts off pretty tough, but it does get easier, maybe a bit too easy compared to the beginning. That said you can increase the difficulty significantly by adding in roguelike elements, and randomly generated levels should ensure plenty of replay value. I should also mention that the music is freaking amazing.

    This game was a complete surprise, and it's a must-own for Switch owners. You may also want to snatch Crypt of the Necrodancer while it's $4. But if CotN is at the full $20, this is more than worth the extra $5.    … Expand
  26. UnionJack0714
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    The game has been out for two hours now... I haven't put it down other than to write this small review. Cadence of Hyrule is... fun, really really REALLY fun. The music is absolutely amazing, the gameplay is well serviced and the visual design is beautiful. I found it to be quite hard at first, but more time spent learning the rhythm of different songs and using different elements to killThe game has been out for two hours now... I haven't put it down other than to write this small review. Cadence of Hyrule is... fun, really really REALLY fun. The music is absolutely amazing, the gameplay is well serviced and the visual design is beautiful. I found it to be quite hard at first, but more time spent learning the rhythm of different songs and using different elements to kill certain enemies has made it a very challenging but fair experience. The price may be high for what is an indie title... but so far I think its worth every pound, dollor or euro. Do yourself a favour, and buy this game. 10/10… Expand
  27. Tripalink
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    Amazing gameplay, Soundtrack, and artstyle. It takes a good 15 minutes to get the rhythm movement down but after that it is a Joy to play. 100% worth the price
  28. plolock
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    If you like Crypt of the Necrodancer and Zelda, this is 100% must get. It's a brilliant game.
  29. Krapfenmann
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    This is a mix between Zelda and Crypt of the Necrodancer, so i rate it as this.

    Art: 10 - Because it fully fits as a Zelda Game and looks like SNES Zelda with Necrodancer touch. Music: Outstanding remixes from different Zelda games with Crypt of Nacrodancer style which also fits 100% into the game. Gameplay: As a rythm game you move with you guess it: The Rhythm like in Crypt of    This is a mix between Zelda and Crypt of the Necrodancer, so i rate it as this.

    Art: 10 - Because it fully fits as a Zelda Game and looks like SNES Zelda with Necrodancer touch.

    Music: Outstanding remixes from different Zelda games with Crypt of Nacrodancer style which also fits 100% into the game.

    Gameplay: As a rythm game you move with you guess it: The Rhythm like in Crypt of the necrodancer AND have to fight enemies, bosses, collect items and solve some puzzles. So also 100% fits into a mix of both games.

    Longplayability: You play through pretty fast the first game, but like in Crypt of the necrodancer, world seeds are different every playthrough, there are speedrun scores, step scores, hardcore mode, and an insane double speed mode. Get bored alone, play with a friend! For 25€this is a lot in my opinion.

    Learning curve: Hard like in Crypt of the Necrodancer but after around 30 min kicked into the hylian graves, you get used to it. Also, after dying, you can spend your diamonds to upgrade yourself too. This helps a lot! For absolute beginners there is a mode without having to be on beat but this game is a rythm game and this makes the mechanics pointless. Nice to have for younger adventurers tho!
    Does this all fit into a mashup too? Yes, you get used to the beat and mechanics so 100%
    Co-OP: You can join anytime and switch between 3 characters. It's a lot of fun and helps a lot to play together. We even sometimes blocked movable stones while the other was puching it to get up a hill or see more together "There is a wall to bomb up!" and stuff like this! Fits also 100% into this type of game.

    Funmeter: Still playing, having songs in our head when going asleep, brother plays it all day OH WAIT! We play it all day. ... Thats what i want from a game. i purely enjoy it!

    Looking through it for negatives ... I don't know where to substract a full 1? Too short? But i can play again and for speedruns and on other modes. To hard? First 30 min but now and help at death is great! ... no, so this falls too. So i have to keep it like that.    … Expand
  30. Nintendopost24
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Rarement une association de deux licences qui n’ont absolument rien à voir n’aura été aussi parfaite. Reprenant littéralement le meilleur des deux mondes, Cadence of Hyrule est un bon jeu Zelda 2D, avec une véritable aventure, et un excellent spin-off à Crypt of the NecroDancer.

    Charmant dans sa direction artistique, exigeant dans son gameplay, Cadence of Hyrule nous révèle son génie à    Rarement une association de deux licences qui n’ont absolument rien à voir n’aura été aussi parfaite. Reprenant littéralement le meilleur des deux mondes, Cadence of Hyrule est un bon jeu Zelda 2D, avec une véritable aventure, et un excellent spin-off à Crypt of the NecroDancer.

    Charmant dans sa direction artistique, exigeant dans son gameplay, Cadence of Hyrule nous révèle son génie à travers la bande son signé Monsieur Danny Baranowsky. Plus qu’un hommage, l’artiste nous offre un remix déjà culte des mélodies bien connus de la licence Zelda.

    Disponible à prix doux sur l’Eshop, Cadence of Hyrule est un jeu qui mérite d’être découvert par le plus grand nombre. Et svp, jouez-y avec un bon casque stéréo, pour décupler le bonheur auditif que le jeu vous offrira :).    … Expand
  31. DaddyGanondorf
    Jun 26, 2019
    9
    Great music, great gameplay, great dungeons and overworld. However short game for its price and limited replayability.
  32. Jrow88
    Jul 7, 2019
    9
    I loved this game as a Zelda fan. I switched between fixed beat mode on and off. Off for the dungeons and on for exploring. I ended up with 121:55:33 hours played snd 63461 steps. I didnt exit out of the game so my hours were counted. I would say I played a total of 8 hrs
  33. RVPar
    Jun 21, 2020
    0
    Эту поделку нельзя называть игрой. Это пиксельная каша для умственно отсталых. Что дальше? Переиздание Super Maro Bros. в оригинальной графике? Идея мертворождённая. И ни о какой новой механике не может идти речи.
  34. Onishini
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Better than BOTW and RDR2 combined. Don’t hesitate to buy this game, it is hell of a game that’s for sure. An incredible journey
  35. Zernuz
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    It's hard to believe that a Zelda action adventure / rhythm game could actually work, but it gets the best of both worlds, with an amazing soundtrack, beautiful art style and great gameplay there is so much to love about this game.

    They took the time and consideration to implement all the classic Zelda items (as well as some new ones) into a beat music system and actually made them work    It's hard to believe that a Zelda action adventure / rhythm game could actually work, but it gets the best of both worlds, with an amazing soundtrack, beautiful art style and great gameplay there is so much to love about this game.

    They took the time and consideration to implement all the classic Zelda items (as well as some new ones) into a beat music system and actually made them work in fun ways.

    I got to say I wasn't expecting this kind of quality and depth when I got this game but ohhh was I wrong.

    This game is amazing and I hope it helps Nintendo realize that Indy Developers have some cool concepts and ideas that can mix really well with their IP's.    … Expand
  36. B-Bog
    Aug 5, 2019
    3
    I'm writing this review for anyone who was not into Crypt of the Necrodancer, but is still thinking about getting Cadence because they love Zelda and the franchise's music, and the reviews are great. DON'T DO IT. I was in the same position and asked other people for their opinion, which was pretty encouraging. They said it was much more accessible than Crypt, and, aside from the rhythmI'm writing this review for anyone who was not into Crypt of the Necrodancer, but is still thinking about getting Cadence because they love Zelda and the franchise's music, and the reviews are great. DON'T DO IT. I was in the same position and asked other people for their opinion, which was pretty encouraging. They said it was much more accessible than Crypt, and, aside from the rhythm elements, just a damn good Zelda game on its own. Once again, listening to others instead of my own gut proved to be a mistake.

    Cadence is really just Crypt with a Zelda coat of paint, in terms of items, characters, enemies, overworld etc. And it's got the exact same issues as its predecessor: There's next to no tutorial and the learning curve is not so much a curve, but more of a brick wall. It starts out fair enough and pretty slow for a few screens, but then it's the exact same BS as with Crypt: You walk into a screen or a dungeon and ten different enemies come at you from all directions, and you're supposed to just figure out on your own what their attack patterns are and when you can attack them; and of course do it fast and without missing a beat. It's a really punishing experience and aside from the look, gameplay-wise, it hasn't got all that much to do with a regular Zelda game.

    I should also say that I don't dislike games just because they're hard. For example, I absolutely loved Furi. But Furi, even though it throws you basically right into action and the tutorial is brief, does a much better job of explaining its core mechanics and GRADUALLY raising the difficulty. In that game, I could always conceive of how to do things better the next time, if I died. I knew what to do in principal, I just didn't have the skill to execute it yet. I knew what my mistake was, what got me killed. With Cadence, oftentimes I've got absolutely NO clue what would have been the right thing to do. There's just so much confusion because nobody explains anything to you and things aren't clear enough by themselves, as with the enemy attack patterns. One enemy I encountered REALLY early on could kill me in two hits and had a hitting range of two squares. How tf am I supposed to figure out how to take care of this dude, if going anywhere near him is likely to get me killed, which means all my rupees and breakable items get taken away from me?? But he keeps following me all over the screen, and if I want to progress and get diamonds, I have to kill ALL the enemies on one screen.

    Noone ever tells you what your overall objective is in this game, either. It's basically just: Hyrule is in trouble. Go! Story presentation is dysmal/close to non-existent.

    Then there was an item at the fairy fountain just called "Energy Depletion". U-huh. And now I'm supposed to know from this awesomely descriptive name what this item does and if I wanna spend FIVE diamonds on it? Is it depleting MY energy? If yes, to what gain? Is it depleting my enemies' energy? It's unnecessarily confusing and, to be honest, it just seems lazy to me to not have accurate item descriptions.

    I'm also not really a fan of randomly generated worlds and dungeons in this case. While this system does give you something fresh every playthrough, it lacks the charme, atmosphere, and attention to detail that Zelda usually stands for.

    A lot of people seem to be forgiving of these flaws because it's an "indie-game". Well, I expect a bit better from a game that costs 25€ and carries the Legend of Zelda name.

    If Nintendo offered e-shop refunds, I'd probably get one for this. Alas, this is not the case, and I've spent 25 bucks on a game that will probably just collect digital dust in my Switch library.    … Expand
  37. 5657348
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Link to the past brought to today with great and challenging gameplay and awesome soundtrack. Also features co-op
  38. MonkeyDSnoopy
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    Que puedo decir de este juego, ¡me dejo enamorado!... Si bien es algo corto, es un juego que esta muy bien cuidado en cuanto a detalles y a cuidar su imagen como ''crossover de zelda''.

    Cadence of Hyrule es un juego de ritmo basado en Zelda, realmente es un poco mas complicado de lo que uno se cree desde un principio asi que recomiendo no creerse dios. Tiene un sistema de mejora de    Que puedo decir de este juego, ¡me dejo enamorado!... Si bien es algo corto, es un juego que esta muy bien cuidado en cuanto a detalles y a cuidar su imagen como ''crossover de zelda''.

    Cadence of Hyrule es un juego de ritmo basado en Zelda, realmente es un poco mas complicado de lo que uno se cree desde un principio asi que recomiendo no creerse dios. Tiene un sistema de mejora de armas, objetos, encantamientos bastante interesante y que hace querer jugar mas.
    Al ser un juego de ritmo, la banda sonora es espectacular... Lo recomiendo muchisimo.
    Sin duda el haberlo jugado, me hizo darme cuenta de lo que me perdia al no jugar crypt the necrodancer, ahora no lo dudo y sera mi proxima compra!.    … Expand
  39. Atramentius
    Jun 14, 2019
    10
    Do You want a new The Legend of Zelda Game? Do you want actual epic music?
    Well, then you most probably want this game ;D
    (It's hard though)
  40. AngelStarr
    Jul 14, 2019
    4
    I bought this game because I loved Necrodancer. I think most people who wrote reviews for this game are content with anything "Zelda". Not me.
    This is no longer a roguelike dungeon crawler with amazing music, which was everything that was good about Necrodancer.
    The game is downright annoying, the music is just a plain mediocre remix of worn out Zelda tunes. The exploration fun is gone.    I bought this game because I loved Necrodancer. I think most people who wrote reviews for this game are content with anything "Zelda". Not me.
    This is no longer a roguelike dungeon crawler with amazing music, which was everything that was good about Necrodancer.
    The game is downright annoying, the music is just a plain mediocre remix of worn out Zelda tunes.
    The exploration fun is gone. The stages are zelda style screens, except they honestly not fun to play with. Necrodancer used to be an immersive DANCE. Now it's just a mind numbing ambient music that picks up the pace once in a while.
    I'm not feeling the groove! I just threw money down the drain on this one. And let me be very clear: I absolutely love the old Zelda hames.
    Do Not buy into the hype. Some things just don't mix well. Zelda's top down design is a contradiction to everything that made Necrodancer so engaging.
    Unless, of course, you're a Zelda fan, and will be pleased with any game that lets you play as Link. To me, that's just. Not. Enough.
    I do not get The Shivers just seeing Link on the screen or hearing the washed up old tune. I look for originality, or at least immersiveness, and I feel like I was too quick to buy this one.
    Downright silly of me. I just love videogames so much, I sometimes just believe the hype. I'm here to be, apparently the ONLY one to tell you: watch out. Overhyped. Not worth even 50% of it's price.    … Expand
  41. karlngarcia
    Jun 18, 2019
    9
    Music has a way of captivating us. When a tune catches on, it stays with us for days. The same goes with Cadence of Hyrule. The moment it became available to download, I never stopped playing ‘till its most satisfying end.

    Cadence of Hyrule is an action adventure rhythm game that combines the gameplay of Crypt of the Necrodancer and The Legend of Zelda’s timeless overworld, specifically    Music has a way of captivating us. When a tune catches on, it stays with us for days. The same goes with Cadence of Hyrule. The moment it became available to download, I never stopped playing ‘till its most satisfying end.

    Cadence of Hyrule is an action adventure rhythm game that combines the gameplay of Crypt of the Necrodancer and The Legend of Zelda’s timeless overworld, specifically that of A Link to the Past.

    Combat takes centerstage here. Or in this case, combat takes the dance floor. The exchange of blows felt like the push and pull of a tango. The pivots and parries felt like the twist and turns of a waltz. It can get disorienting at first, but it’s easy to catch on. Not to mention, if you’re moving to the beat of these beautiful remixes, occasional deaths becomes the least of your worries. The music is truly to die for. It took the epic runs of the Hyrule theme and turned it into a rave. And whenever you wipe out all enemies on screen, the music winds down to a soft hum as well. Even boss battles changed the texture of the sound. For example, if a boss was carrying a xylophone, you’d hear a little clink and clank in battle.

    The game makes use of a ton of fan service. Many Zelda fans will spot familiar elements from the classics. However, everything is a pocket sized version of the original. Villages are not as expansive. Dungeons aren’t as complex. Everything is simplified to make room for the rhythm battle gameplay. This sacrifices the usual breadth of a Zelda game. I finished and completed every single thing I can in only 20 hours. Speedrunners are finishing the game in even less than 2.

    Dungeons are procedurally generated though. It’ll not look the same every time you come back in. The overworld is also created at random to a certain degree. No two runthroughs will look the same. This make room for some level of replayability and surpise every time.

    The first ever indie Zelda game is a stroke of genius. It shows Nintendo’s willingness to collaborate and open up their most beloved properties with even more creative minds. This move not only diversifies their franchise but makes them flexible and immortal.    … Expand
  42. Reviewer987
    Jun 14, 2019
    1
    The level design,music and graphics are great. The map has that Zelda feel to it. The enemies feel like they belong in a zelda game. Problem is the playability of the game rivals that of StarFox Zero. Players are forced to move and attack only when the rythm allows them to. You have no clue when enemies will attack. Forcing the player to guess and take damage. Waiting to move andThe level design,music and graphics are great. The map has that Zelda feel to it. The enemies feel like they belong in a zelda game. Problem is the playability of the game rivals that of StarFox Zero. Players are forced to move and attack only when the rythm allows them to. You have no clue when enemies will attack. Forcing the player to guess and take damage. Waiting to move and attack only when the rythm allows makes the gameplay feel slow and restricting. With the rythm mechanic their is literally only one way to play this game. There is no freedom for the player and basically turns the game into a on rail experience.… Expand
  43. Daniel_Campbell
    Jun 14, 2019
    8
    This is the pairing I never knew I needed, but am thrilled exists. On paper you wouldn't think these two game types would work together but the developers have proven they know EXACTLY what they are doing and Nintendo was right to trust them with the Zelda brand. The biggest gripe I have against the game is that it's a tad too difficult for those who are, let's set, not rhythmicallyThis is the pairing I never knew I needed, but am thrilled exists. On paper you wouldn't think these two game types would work together but the developers have proven they know EXACTLY what they are doing and Nintendo was right to trust them with the Zelda brand. The biggest gripe I have against the game is that it's a tad too difficult for those who are, let's set, not rhythmically inclined. Still, a wonderful title and worthy of your time and money.… Expand
  44. IIIAHMIII
    Oct 26, 2020
    0
    Just bought the game for 40 euro. And i never played a game this short in my entire live of 27 year of gaming. It is a joke. The art style and the camera from above a way to far away to even see what is going on. I loved donkey kong jungle beat so i thought he why not try out this bad boy. It is really not for everyone. 3 Minutes into the game and im already bored to death. Watch outJust bought the game for 40 euro. And i never played a game this short in my entire live of 27 year of gaming. It is a joke. The art style and the camera from above a way to far away to even see what is going on. I loved donkey kong jungle beat so i thought he why not try out this bad boy. It is really not for everyone. 3 Minutes into the game and im already bored to death. Watch out before you buy it. it looks way more fun then it is.… Expand
  45. vodkaffee
    Jun 19, 2019
    8
    Superb gameplay and music, i would say that playing as Zelda is the "harder" mode as you need stamina to defend and is kind of harder , the rogue-lite/like mechanics are great, the story mode is more of a roguelite where there is no permadeth, if you want a roguelike experience you can do it in a custom gameplay, create a seed, theres also a daily challenge.
  46. otmiyo
    Jun 18, 2022
    8
    Fun gameplay, catchy music, attractive graphics and enjoyable story, totally recomendable
  47. RidleayRomero
    Jun 16, 2019
    9
    Cadence of Hyrule is a fun spin on the Zelda series, mixing the rhythm style of Crypt of the Necrodancer with the Intellectual Property of Zelda makes for an enjoyable experience that everyone shouldn't miss! At an astonishingly low price of $24.99 USD, anyone can enjoy it! I've been playing for at least 3 hours and I don't think I will stop anytime soon. Shoutout to Antoine Lendrevie forCadence of Hyrule is a fun spin on the Zelda series, mixing the rhythm style of Crypt of the Necrodancer with the Intellectual Property of Zelda makes for an enjoyable experience that everyone shouldn't miss! At an astonishingly low price of $24.99 USD, anyone can enjoy it! I've been playing for at least 3 hours and I don't think I will stop anytime soon. Shoutout to Antoine Lendrevie for having his dream come true being credited in a Zelda game!… Expand
  48. DrChocolate
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    Excellent game all around. Incredible soundtrack, endless gameplay, additive rewards system-- even if you don't like Crypt of the Necrodancer, you will love this. If you're not great at rhythm games, you can turn on fixed beat mode, and the game becomes a turn-based strategy RPG with killer tunes. Once you're done with the main story, the game unlocks new characters and abilities, and theExcellent game all around. Incredible soundtrack, endless gameplay, additive rewards system-- even if you don't like Crypt of the Necrodancer, you will love this. If you're not great at rhythm games, you can turn on fixed beat mode, and the game becomes a turn-based strategy RPG with killer tunes. Once you're done with the main story, the game unlocks new characters and abilities, and the whole map is randomized so you can play again afresh.
    Highly recommended!    … Expand
  49. MistahJuicyBoy
    Jun 18, 2019
    9
    Absolutely stellar game. A wonderful upgrade to Crypt of the Necrodancer, and the most worthy Zelda spinoff game ever. On each new game, the world is generated to make each gameplay experience unique to the last. The soundtrack is one of the best I have heard in years, and the visuals, animations, and Zelda flair is so excellently implemented. I was glued to the screen for my whole 5-6Absolutely stellar game. A wonderful upgrade to Crypt of the Necrodancer, and the most worthy Zelda spinoff game ever. On each new game, the world is generated to make each gameplay experience unique to the last. The soundtrack is one of the best I have heard in years, and the visuals, animations, and Zelda flair is so excellently implemented. I was glued to the screen for my whole 5-6 hour first playthrough.

    The difficulty has been toned down from the previous installment (Crypt of the Necrodancer), so that will help ease the fears that many had about the game being inaccessible.    … Expand
  50. shado474
    Jun 21, 2019
    8
    Liked the rhythm in the beginning, especially once I got better with it, but got a little tired of it by the end of the game. It is a good game overall, including a lot of Zelda elements and assumingly Crypt of the Necrodancer stuff, which I haven't played. The game looks very good and captures well the 16-bit era feeling, with well designed sprites. I found the map quite small for theLiked the rhythm in the beginning, especially once I got better with it, but got a little tired of it by the end of the game. It is a good game overall, including a lot of Zelda elements and assumingly Crypt of the Necrodancer stuff, which I haven't played. The game looks very good and captures well the 16-bit era feeling, with well designed sprites. I found the map quite small for the large amount of "hidden" stuff it contained and the dungeons far too easy and short. Finding new permanent items became so normal that it was less and less exciting. Nothing I would have complained about for a $10-15 game, but for $25 I was expecting a little more on that side.… Expand
  51. Poppyspy
    Mar 8, 2020
    5
    It's an average mess of a game and should be 5-10usd... the art style lacks height perception, and they knew this because they needed to put yellow edged squares where you will jump down, because otherwise it's not clear if you can move another square or fall off certain cliffs. This alone makes it an 8 at best already. Now many areas just have tons of enemies, and for whatever reasonIt's an average mess of a game and should be 5-10usd... the art style lacks height perception, and they knew this because they needed to put yellow edged squares where you will jump down, because otherwise it's not clear if you can move another square or fall off certain cliffs. This alone makes it an 8 at best already. Now many areas just have tons of enemies, and for whatever reason they expect you to learn to toggle back and forth in place, when they could of implemented a jump in place mechanic for sitting still and maintaining beat. I like the music, but why does it have to play like DDR where you have to constantly choose a direction. The concept can certainly be improved upon, and probably should have been, instead of just cloning necrodancer with zelda skin and charging too much for it.

    Music is great, and it does play ok, but it for sure is not that satisfying.    … Expand
  52. enterfusion
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    An Rythm game with the best franchise of all Time: The Legend of Zelda?!? With the Iconic Themes from Koji Kondo reinterprated?!?
    A master idea. This game is awesome.

    Shut up and take my rupees
  53. ZeoN
    Sep 6, 2019
    8
    Título recomendado para los amantes de Zelda que quieran probar una nueva jugabilidad.
    No es un Zelda al uso pero tiene muchísima diversión que aportar con su tremenda jugabilidad, su banda sonora perfecta y sus variados enemigos
  54. TheSeahorse
    Jun 16, 2019
    8
    Brace Yourself Games has done an amazing job taking care of these Zelda characters that we all love so much. There is so much attention to detail and if I didn't know better I would've thought Nintendo just made this spin off game themselves.

    But this is not a 10/10 game and I don't really understand how people can put it on that level among other masterpieces like Breath of the Wild    Brace Yourself Games has done an amazing job taking care of these Zelda characters that we all love so much. There is so much attention to detail and if I didn't know better I would've thought Nintendo just made this spin off game themselves.

    But this is not a 10/10 game and I don't really understand how people can put it on that level among other masterpieces like Breath of the Wild and Ocarina of Time. It's a perfectly fine game and it does what it's supposed to do pretty good but in the long run it's nothing special.

    The gameplay is something that can take some time to get used to but when you do it feels really fluid. The only problem I have with it is that it's only hard for the first hour or so. When you get some hearts and better weapons the challenge kinda fades away and the end of the game is really easy. I died a total of 13 times during my 7 hour run and 10 of those were during the first two hours.

    The only other complaint I have is the pricing. It's a Zelda game and people will pay for that but that isn't an excuse for it costing 25$ with 8 hours of gameplay (if you 100% complete it). I want to play more but there just isn't anything else to do.

    Good game, not a masterpiece though.    … Expand
  55. Jax360
    Jun 15, 2019
    9
    Best Indie so far in 2019.

    Presentation. 9/10
    Graphics TV & Handheld. 8.5/10
    Music. 10/10
    Controls. 9.7/10
    Fun-factor. 9.3/10
    Score. 9.4/10
  56. Dazan
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Excelente banda sonora, excelente diseño artísitico y animaciones. La jugabilidad es muy divertida aunque no creo que todo el mundo se sienta cómodo si no tienes ritmo. Una partida puede durarte unas 7-8 horas, pero como el mapa está generado proceduralmente invita a rejugarlo pero esta vez con un personaje distinto.
  57. rjb86
    Oct 13, 2019
    9
    Sumamente original y entretenido, me trae recuerdos de A Link to the Past en Super Nintendo
  58. Livault
    Jun 27, 2019
    10
    Cadence of Hyrule is not just one of the best Zelda spin-offs, it is a great game by itself.
  59. ianhsieh2008
    Oct 30, 2019
    8
    Awesome soundtrack but frustrating gameplay. I'm not a fan of this rogue-like (or rogue-lite) gameplay.
  60. martincito
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    superó mis expectativas, es corto pero muy rejugable por las partidas aleatorias, lo mejor es la musica :)
  61. Lewonski
    Jul 8, 2019
    8
    Jogo simplesmente incrível e nostálgico, possui uma trilha sonora impecável e viciante. Sem duvidas um ótimo game para quem curte os jogos da franquia zelda feitos antigamente.
  62. consumer_39
    Jun 19, 2019
    8
    crypt of the necro dancer is a great mix of a roguelite game with a nice simple combat system with even the most advanced of attacks being able to be performed by amateurs and then it is also mixed with a rhythm, game that has one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard which can only be matched by soundtracks such as breath of the wild ocarina of time planet coaster an many more thancrypt of the necro dancer is a great mix of a roguelite game with a nice simple combat system with even the most advanced of attacks being able to be performed by amateurs and then it is also mixed with a rhythm, game that has one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard which can only be matched by soundtracks such as breath of the wild ocarina of time planet coaster an many more than mix that with zelda and you have what may debated the best indie game of the year so far.… Expand
  63. lucasfk
    Aug 30, 2019
    8
    At the beginning I was all like "why do people like this game so much?". Then it simply happens. It's adorable, fun to play.
  64. Braiyan
    Jun 16, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game with one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard! Only took a couple minutes to get used to the rhythm mechanic and it's absolutely delightful. The bosses are super fun and the combat is terrific. My only gripe with the game is that there's a lack of usefullness in the weapons such as the flail, short sword and long sword. Most of the game I just stuck with the spear andFantastic game with one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard! Only took a couple minutes to get used to the rhythm mechanic and it's absolutely delightful. The bosses are super fun and the combat is terrific. My only gripe with the game is that there's a lack of usefullness in the weapons such as the flail, short sword and long sword. Most of the game I just stuck with the spear and broadsword. I also wished that there were more Zelda like puzzles in the game, other than that if your a Zelda fan such as I and I love the music this game should be an automatic pickup on the switch and I'm sure you'll have tons of fun with it!… Expand
  65. Contramuffin
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    I may be a bit biased as a NecroDancer speedrunner, but this game is absolutely amazing. It's a bit on the shorter side, taking about 5 hours to complete the first run, but what gameplay Cadence offers is refined and chock full of life. The music is a banger (to be expected), and the art is such an improvement over NecroDancer that I find it jarring when I play NecroDancer again. WhatI may be a bit biased as a NecroDancer speedrunner, but this game is absolutely amazing. It's a bit on the shorter side, taking about 5 hours to complete the first run, but what gameplay Cadence offers is refined and chock full of life. The music is a banger (to be expected), and the art is such an improvement over NecroDancer that I find it jarring when I play NecroDancer again. What would make this game even more excellent would be more weapons (I like the vast selection of weapons in NecroDancer) and ability to replay bosses (as well as harder versions of bosses!) and more game modes, but the game is already great as it is. IMO it's completely worth the money.… Expand
  66. Segajorn
    Aug 12, 2019
    10
    I love how Nintendo was able to trust an indie developer to make a Zelda game, that won't happen again soon and it never happened before.
    Also the game was basically perfect, music, playability, graphics.
    Nothing bad to say about the game
  67. tantrum_chaise
    Aug 4, 2019
    9
    Really fun game. If you like the zelda franchise it's a refreshing experience, and if you liked crypt of the necromancer, I think this game has great changes, though it might be too easy for you. I had tried Crypt of the Necrodancer before but it was way too hard for me, whereas this game was the right difficulty I think.
  68. Sijun
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    This game is so gorgeous! It reminds me of the 90s Zelda games in the best way. Sure, the focus doesnt lie in dungeon secrets but they are there. All in all it combines both genres/games really well and it is just fun to have a breath of fresh air to the whole Zelda franshise. I really do hope they bring a sequel (maybe with a greater world and more secrets) so we all can enjoy this gemThis game is so gorgeous! It reminds me of the 90s Zelda games in the best way. Sure, the focus doesnt lie in dungeon secrets but they are there. All in all it combines both genres/games really well and it is just fun to have a breath of fresh air to the whole Zelda franshise. I really do hope they bring a sequel (maybe with a greater world and more secrets) so we all can enjoy this gem again. If you read this and are looking for a nice game to spent some time in, look no further, it is worth every penny. Have great fun!… Expand
  69. DVitreous
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Es una gran colaboración con una empresa indie, no hubiese imaginado lo bien que sería esta combinación rítmica con un juegos de Zelda. Lo que más descaré es el gameplay y la música sobretodo, ya que te lleva a tener una mejor sincronización y aprender más patrones de forma natural.
    Empecé a jugar este juego sin haber jugado Crypt of Necrodancer, así que si eres un fan de los juegos de    Es una gran colaboración con una empresa indie, no hubiese imaginado lo bien que sería esta combinación rítmica con un juegos de Zelda. Lo que más descaré es el gameplay y la música sobretodo, ya que te lleva a tener una mejor sincronización y aprender más patrones de forma natural.
    Empecé a jugar este juego sin haber jugado Crypt of Necrodancer, así que si eres un fan de los juegos de Zelda, no te preocupes, la dinámica y los elementos en este juego te recordarán a otros títulos de la serie.    … Expand
  70. SenseiMiguel
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Me encantan los remix de este juego. Sistema de juego distinto con skin de link to the past. Es adictivo y la mezcla con Necrodancer quedo muy bieb, siendo un indie.
  71. Edyhoshi
    Sep 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Estou amando o jogo, a trilha sonora é cativante, conseguiram transformar a franquia Zelda em algo muito bacana e interessante. Amo forte… Expand
  72. Ayiurah
    Oct 1, 2019
    10
    I rarely buy game full price, but I absolutely did not regret with this one. Cadence of Hyrule is one of the best games, if not the best one, I played on the switch.
  73. Syhlcam
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Découvert le jeu en tant que fan de The Legend of Zelda, j'ai découvert un style de jeu extrêmement plaisant. Le gameplay est très bien réussi, les musiques très bien réalisées avec des combats de boss très bien penser. Ce cross-over est une excellente idée.
  74. GabFire
    Aug 9, 2020
    7
    Passei horas jogando isso aí, tentando descobrir porque falam tão bem, realmente não consegui ver nada de bom no jogo, me decepcionei um pouco e não recomendo.
  75. rookfire
    Dec 25, 2020
    7
    this was a nice find. this is a roguelike rhythm game. what i really liked about this game was really the music and it was quite fun fighting to the beat of it
  76. Baltifru
    Apr 25, 2020
    9
    A lovely surprise. I'm a big Zelda fanboy and this game is not only a deserving tribute to the series, but an awesome experience by itself.

    The gameplay basically feels like it would be a 2D zelda focused on fights, and where you have to follow the rythm of the music to execute your actions. The first hour/2 hours can be a little painful, until you understand well how to follow the    A lovely surprise. I'm a big Zelda fanboy and this game is not only a deserving tribute to the series, but an awesome experience by itself.

    The gameplay basically feels like it would be a 2D zelda focused on fights, and where you have to follow the rythm of the music to execute your actions. The first hour/2 hours can be a little painful, until you understand well how to follow the rythm, how to hide from your enemies and read their patterns (which is the central aspect of fighting). Beyond this the game starts to be really fun.

    The OST is absolutely godlike. Nothing less. If you've played a few Zelda games it will be an absolute delight to listen to the reorchestration of these already legendary themes. As an ALTTP fanboy, I was pleased to see that most of the themes come from this episode, and I had a crush on the Death Moutain theme. In the middle of this overall amazing soundtrack, only one disappointed me: the Hyrule Castle, which seems at times like inspired from the ALTTP version as well, but is otherwise really so far from it that I couldn't really enjoy it.

    The layout of the world tiles being generated randomly, you can enjoy redoing this game multiple times, especialy since you can get to try the different characters then. This is an "open world" in the sense that, apart from the latest part of the game, no step requires the prior acquisition of an item or a competence, so you're free to go where you want.

    The only little flaw I see in Cadence of Hyrule actually lies here: although you'll be able to acquire many objects symbolic of the Zelda series, none of them is indispensable. Consequently, many objects will end up being gimmicks that you'll use occasionally to fight the mobs in a different way, and will go back unused in your inventory after a while. I would have liked to have maybe less objects, but with more importance along the game.

    Otherwise, if you've ever liked any Zelda, just get this game, you won't regret it.    … Expand
  77. Za_Uvek
    Jan 27, 2022
    7
    Pretty much Crypt of the Necrodancer with a Zelda skin. The graphics have been given a fresh coat of paint and the sound consists of Zelda track of course. The big change is the slight increase in difficulty due to most levels being a lot more puzzle based than it's predecessor. My biggest criticism is that the start of the game you are spammed mercilessly with tutorial prompts.

    If you    Pretty much Crypt of the Necrodancer with a Zelda skin. The graphics have been given a fresh coat of paint and the sound consists of Zelda track of course. The big change is the slight increase in difficulty due to most levels being a lot more puzzle based than it's predecessor. My biggest criticism is that the start of the game you are spammed mercilessly with tutorial prompts.

    If you love love love Necrodancer and are a Zelda fan, then this should be a no brainer. But if this is your first taste of Necrodancer, then maybe jump into the original first.    … Expand
  78. bancandrei
    May 16, 2020
    6
    Outstanding idea, very good implementation, great music but I just couldn't get into it because of the rythm based movement. Will have to retry it at some point, maybe with the rythm turned off.
    Try the demo, see if you get into it
  79. T_leaf
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    Great spin on a classic franchise! This is a fairly short experience at about 5 hours. I am not usually in to rhythm games but the way the rhythm elements mixed with elements of action-adventure and rogue-like genres really had me hooked! The soundtrack is phenomenal: remixed classic Legend of Zelda tracks that really immerse you in the action. I found this to be unlike anything else IGreat spin on a classic franchise! This is a fairly short experience at about 5 hours. I am not usually in to rhythm games but the way the rhythm elements mixed with elements of action-adventure and rogue-like genres really had me hooked! The soundtrack is phenomenal: remixed classic Legend of Zelda tracks that really immerse you in the action. I found this to be unlike anything else I have played and highly recommend it for any Zelda fan, or anyone looking for a shorter but fun experience.… Expand
  80. calvinbrine
    Nov 15, 2021
    9
    this is an S tier game in my opinion. And it's my favorite zelda game.
    I'm not really a fan of zelda, but... this is a phenomenal game
  81. ELYS1UM
    Sep 21, 2022
    6
    Fun, yes, but not my cup of tea. It feels like a watered-down Zelda experience, and as someone who's never played crypt, I don't think I will. I don't dislike the game, but I would have rather put my money towards something else.

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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 65
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  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 28, 2020
    85
    Cadence of Hyrule is a complicated game that's worth learning how to play, because getting into the rhythm can't be beat! [Issue #41 – September 2019, p. 24]
  2. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Aug 2, 2019
    86
    Cadence of Hyrule might be THE surprise release of the year. Not only Nintendo let third-party studio to use its IP, but the result is on par with mainstream releases of the big N. [Issue#239, p.67]
  3. Pure Nintendo
    Jul 31, 2019
    90
    Cadence of Hyrule didn’t click with me at first but the Fixed Beat Mode really helped. Without that mode, I don’t think this game would have as much appeal but the developers were wise to include it. With such a great visual presentation and an excellent soundtrack, players need to check out Cadence of Hyrule even if they’re just a little curious. The gameplay may trip you up as it did for me, but check out the Fixed Beat Mode–you’ll be glad you did!
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