Indie game Crypt of the Necrodancer gets spinoff called Cadence of Hyrule, features Zelda characters
The surprise final reveal from today's Nindies Showcase was for a rather unexpected crossover. Brace Yourself Games, developer of the rhythm game Crypt of the Necrodancer, and Nintendo will be working together to release a new title called Cadence of Hyrule. Link and Zelda will be playable characters in this game, where you will be able to fight classic Legend of Zelda enemies to the beat of some of the series' most memorable songs. Mixing Crypt of the Necrodancer's gameplay with music, characters, and levels from Zelda, Cadence of Hyrule will launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch this spring.
In the latest rhythmic action-adventure from Brace Yourself Games, you can enjoy the gameplay of Crypt of the NecroDancer in the setting of The Legend of Zelda series. As Link – or even as Princess Zelda – you’ll explore the randomly generated overworld and dungeons on a quest to save Hyrule. Every beat of each remixed The Legend of Zelda tune is a chance to move, attack, defend, and more, so stay one step ahead of each enemy and boss…or face the music.
From modern-looking Lynels to the Hyrulean Soldiers of old, you must master the instinctive movements of each pixel-art enemy, and strategically outstep them in rhythmic combat. Equip yourself with an arsenal of iconic The Legend of Zelda items, as well as the spells and weapons from Crypt of the NecroDancer. You must be prepared to face Hyrule’s most wicked bosses, which have been transformed by magic, granting them mighty, new forms.
A rhythmic action-adventure game in the world of The Legend of Zelda series
Explore the randomly generated overworld and dungeons to save Hyrule as Link or Princess Zelda
Use items from The Legend of Zelda series, plus spells and weapons from Crypt of the NecroDancer
Outstep legendary enemies and bosses in rhythmic combat
Keep the beat with 25 remixed classic The Legend of Zelda tunes