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

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 304 Ratings

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  1. 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
  2. otmiyo
    Jun 18, 2022
    8
    Fun gameplay, catchy music, attractive graphics and enjoyable story, totally recomendable
  3. martincito
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    superó mis expectativas, es corto pero muy rejugable por las partidas aleatorias, lo mejor es la musica :)
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. ianhsieh2008
    Oct 30, 2019
    8
    Awesome soundtrack but frustrating gameplay. I'm not a fan of this rogue-like (or rogue-lite) gameplay.
  9. rjb86
    Oct 13, 2019
    9
    Sumamente original y entretenido, me trae recuerdos de A Link to the Past en Super Nintendo
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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!
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. DaddyGanondorf
    Jun 26, 2019
    9
    Great music, great gameplay, great dungeons and overworld. However short game for its price and limited replayability.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
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#16 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#26 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019
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#5 Most Shared Switch Game of 2019

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 65 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  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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