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Playable Ganondorf Highlights New Details for Hyrule Warriors
REDMOND, Wash.--(August 5,
in the year of our Lord 2014)-- Video game fans will
get the chance to play as the baddest bad guy of The Legend of
Zelda video game series. Ganondorf, nemesis of Link and aspiring
Triforce owner, will become a force to be reckoned with in the
upcoming Hyrule Warriors video game, which launches Sept. 26 for
the Wii U home console.
Hyrule Warriors combines two video game franchises, The Legend
of Zelda and Dynasty Warriors, and challenges players to face
off against hordes of enemies in epic battles.
Adventure Mode: Players are faced with a grid of challenges that
looks like the map from The Legend of Zelda on NES. Completing
each challenge unlocks a new region of the map, and with it, a
new level of Adventure Mode. Certain characters and weapons can
only be unlocked in Adventure Mode.
Costumes: Club Nintendo members who buy and register Hyrule
Warriors within four weeks of launch will receive a set of
alternate Ganondorf costumes as free in-game downloadable
content. For certain other characters, Nintendo will make
downloadable alternate costumes available as pre-order bonuses
from select retailers in North America. Nintendo will announce
more information about how to get these cosmetic add-ons in the
future.
Playable Characters: In addition to Ganondorf, players can opt
to play as various characters from The Legend of Zelda universe.
Each character carries his or her own specialty weapons: Link
(Hylian Sword), Princess Zelda (Rapier), Impa (Giant Blade),
Midna (Shackle), Sheik (Harp), Agitha (Parasol), Darunia
(Hammer), Princess Ruto (Zora Scale), Zant (Scimitar), Fi
(Goddess Blade), Ghirahim (Demon Blade) and Lana (Book of
Sorcery).
Weapons: A Chain Chomp will make a guest appearance as a weapon.
As the story advances, new weapons will become available to some
characters, such as the Magic Rod for Link, the Baton for Zelda
and Spear for Lana. Weapons have special abilities called Skills
that increase attack damage, or perhaps increase the chance of
finding Hearts. Filling the magic gauge will temporarily
increase a character’s abilities and help to mow down huge
numbers of enemies. And Bombchus are back, just bigger and more
explosive.
Game Play: Players can level their characters up to increase HP
and attack skill, or they can grab materials dropped by defeated
monsters to craft Badges to increase a weapon’s number of
attacks, create longer combos or extend Focus Spirit time.
Co-Op Mode: Two players can play a local co-op match, with one
player looking at the TV and the other looking at the Wii U
GamePad controller. Single players can also play on the TV, or
using only the GamePad in off-TV play.
Locations: Players will face down hordes of enemies in familiar
locations, such as Skyloft from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward
Sword, Lake Hylia from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and
Twilight Field from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
Classic Zelda Elements: Players will recognize items from their
favorite Zelda games, including bombs, arrows and a Hookshot.
The game is filled with familiar Zelda staples, such as Cuccos,
Rupees, Gold Skulltulas and plenty of grass cutting.