Team Cherry is years into development on Hollow Knight: Silksong, a sequel to its acclaimed 2D action-adventure game that IGN crowned the all-time best Metroidvania (that isn’t a Metroid or Castlevania game).
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Link has gone through many strange transformations in , taking advantage of various types of magic to advance in his quests. However, although all of these changes have been necessary for him to succeed, not all of them have been entirely voluntary; instead, the hero of Hyrule has been cursed to take on different forms on more than one occasion. Moreover, regardless of their (sometimes ironic) utility, it cannot be denied that these transformations and their respective triggers can be very strange.
Transformations are a popular recurring feature in , although it is worth noting that no two applications are exactly the same. Many employ specific items in order to be possible, but others are a more direct application of magic. The results can also vary wildly, but in most cases, the normally Hylian Link clearly becomes something very different, in body if not in mind. In addition,transformations usually grant access to unique abilities for Link, making them a definite asset to him, but they may also have their downsides and weaknesses to balance this out.
Although Fairies serve as companions and sources of healing in many titles, Link can actually become one himself in. The Fairy spell is one of eight in the game, and allows Link to fly over obstacles and through small holes, and even bypass locked doors. The method of gaining the spell is also very thematic, as Link must bring the healing Water of Life to an ill child. However, this maneuverability does come at the cost of Link being unable to attack enemies, and the form’s execution as a whole is very simplistic.
introduced Lorule to the canon, a parallel world that Link can access through the unusual act of transforming himself into a painting. Wall Merging is activated with Ravio’s Bracelet, which saves him from an initial curse from Yuga, and allows Link to traverse various obstacles. However, its functionality is arguably also fairly limited given that it drains Link’s energy to use, and the Painting form mainly sees use in puzzles rather than battle. Nevertheless, the strange 2D form stands out well in ’s 3D world, especially given the stylistic art used to portray Link.
With the help of the Minish blacksmith who turned into the talking hat Ezlo, Link is able to shrink himself to a minuscule size in. This is achieved through the use of a Minish Portal, and much like the Fairy spell, allows Link to pass through small gaps into new areas. As an added bonus, Mini Link can also speak to animals and Minish when he is this size. The size-based puzzles created by this mechanic in are far more complex than those for Link’s earlier Fairy form, although more advanced systems undoubtedly contribute to this.
When ’s pink-haired Link reaches the Dark World,
Team Cherry is years into development on Hollow Knight: Silksong, a sequel to its acclaimed 2D action-adventure game that IGN crowned the all-time best Metroidvania (that isn’t a Metroid or Castlevania game).
The acclaimed manga for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is getting a collector’s box set that brings together all 11 issues of the recently completed series. While the box set won’t be available until Sep. 24, it’s available to pre-order on Amazon for $111.49, saving you roughly $18 off the normal launch price. Without official images available, details on the box set are still a bit scarce, but the listing on Amazon and Barnes & Noble mention that it’ll include both a decorative box and poster.
Have you ever wanted to listen to the music of The Legend of Zelda live? Well, consider your wish granted. Nintendo has dropped the VOD for The Legend of Zelda Orchestra Concert onto their YouTube after canceling the originally Tokyo-exclusive performance at Nintendo Live 2024 TOKYO.
Hades 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to IGN’s 2020 Game of the Year. Supergiant Games set a new standard for roguelikes with stylish design, dynamic combat, and reactive writing that embraced the looping nature of the genre and propelled a compelling escape-from-hell plot.
Solving the Legend of Ansur book’s puzzle in can be quite complicated, especially if you do not know where to look or are having a hard time connecting the dots left by the clues in the manuscript. Like most parts of the game, the Legend of Ansur book does not explicitly tell you where to go and what to do but leaves behind some hints that can eventually grant you special items. By following this optional side-quest, you can grab the Legendary Helm of Balduran, considered one of the best helmets in .
Clouded Leopard Entertainment will release The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell O Zemuria in Asia with Japanese audio and Traditional Chinese and Korean text in 2024, the publisher announced.
As Nintendo has proven over the last several years, they’re dedicated to not just making the best video games possible featuring their IPs but trying to take those IPs and bring them to new places so that they can “lure in” new people to check them out. Last year, they released the first of what might be a grand movie slate, with Mario’s first animated feature not only getting nominated for awards but also bringing in over 1.3 billion dollars! Then, there’s Super Nintendo World, the amusement that Nintendo has built with Universal Studios. The park already has locations in Japan and California, and Orlando is set to drop soon.
Fans of Zelda music, take note, because Nintendo is bringing The Legend of Zelda Orchestra Concert online. The full pre-recorded performance will be available to stream for free via Nintendo’s YouTube channel on February 9.
Koji Kondo, longtime composer for The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros. franchises, will be inducted into the Academy of Interactvie Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame at this year's D.I.C.E. Awards. The presentation will take place at the 27th annual D.I.C.E. Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada, during the ceremony on Thursday, February 15, at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET.
Nintendo has announced that it will stream full pre-recorded concerts for The Legend of Zelda series and its Splatoon franchise next month. Both concerts were set to be a part of Nintendo Live events in December of last year and this month, too, in Tokyo, Japan, but these events were canceled over safety concerns, as reported by VideoGamesChronicle. Now, everyone will be able to watch these concerts when they hit the official Nintendo YouTube channel next month.
Nintendo will host a special The Legend of Zelda Orchestra Concert on February 9 at 5:00 a.m. PT / 8:00 a.m. ET, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube.
Even players with the highest standards would be hard-pressed to find a downright bad game in 's game catalog, but some are better than others. First debuting back in 1986, has seen a long series of consistently engaging games for players to explore and conquer. Taking a look at this legacy helps reveal which titles stand out from the pack as truly exceptional experiences.