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Hyrule Warriors on the Wii U
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Through all the stories and all the timelines found in the Zelda series... nobody saw this coming. Koei Tecmo and Nintendo team up to take the Dynasty Warriors formula, toss in a lot of Zelda-franchise fan service, and blend that stuff together in a funky mish-mash of Zelda lore that only the Wind Fish could dream up. That game is called Hyrule Warriors.


I was admittedly hesitant on this title upon first announcement. I had no idea what the Dynasty Warriors franchise was all about. I knew I loved Zelda. It wasn't until the excellent Nintendo Direct (embedded below) which sold me on the idea. I'm seeing a lot of reviews, which started coming in today, and they seem to agree that this isn't much of a Zelda game. I have to point out, the name borrows the Warriors from Dynasty Warriors and not Zelda. This alone helps me see what Koei Tecmo and Nintendo were aiming for. This isn't going to be a Zelda main-line game nor is it striving to be. For what it's goals are, and for what Nintendo has contributed to it, I'm pretty excited myself and now there's less than 10 days remaining. The game releases on September 26th, 2014.

Fun Facts
1.) Sends Link and 12 other playable characters from various Zelda universes into other universes. Mixing things up!
2.) Loaded with various locales, enemies, bosses, items, and music from throughout the Legend of Zelda series.
3.) Series offers plenty of DLC options (detailed below).
4.) Tons of combos and special moves for each character.
5.) 2-player Co-Op (though I hear it's pretty hard on the Wii U processing)
6.) Unique 'Adventure Mode' taking players back into the NES' The Legend of Zelda for a mix of challenges and adventure! (at least on the map)


DLC Options
Amazon.com - Buy from here an you'll get codes for Twilight Princess Costumes
Best Buy - Buy from here an you'll get codes for Skyward Sword Costumes
Gamestop - Buy from here an you'll get codes for The Ocarina of Time Costumes
NOTE: While the Retailer-Specific DLC is day one, shortly after release all DLC will be available for purchase from Nintendo for presumably a small fee. Thus it will be possible to obtain all DLC and not be stuck just because you chose one retailer over another.
Upcoming DLC Packs - Various DLC will be available through February (in Japan), see those details here.

Useful Links
Hyrule Warriors on Nintendo.com
Official Hyrule Warriors Website
Ganondorf DLC Information
GoNintendo's Review - very sensible thoughts about this title



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09/18/14, 04:45    Edited: 09/20/14, 21:41
 
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The dark bosses are a huge pain. Or at least Manhandla which is a pain no matter what but this one is just ridiculous.
03/13/15, 16:39   
@VofEscaflowne

I actually find Manhandla pretty easy. The only obnoxious thing is the machine gun seed spit, which is totally unavoidable unless you're farther back.
03/13/15, 16:52   
@TheOldManFromZelda

Did you fight the dark version of it?
03/13/15, 16:54   
@VofEscaflowne

I have not yet. Aren't they steroid jacked up freaks of the original?
03/13/15, 17:53   
@TheOldManFromZelda

And you cannot attack their weak point whatsoever. They just won't react to it so you must do regular attacks until they die. This is especially annoying with Manhandla because no matter which side you face it, it can always attack you with devastating attacks.
03/13/15, 17:55   
@VofEscaflowne

Oh, no thanks.
03/13/15, 19:29   
@TheOldManFromZelda
@VofEscaflowne

I had to go in and out (and in and out..and in and out) in order to get the DLC to trigger. Ridiculous.

I was like "I KNOW you've received this update!" Not sure what the holdup was.


Pigman is awesome. Got two badges (CHEATING) with him. Lamesville.
Previous best was 95 KOs in one shot.

@VofEscaflowne

Are those the Lorde of the Horde ones, or is this something different?
03/13/15, 19:40   
Edited: 03/13/15, 19:41
@Mr_Mustache

They're different. You'll get an on-screen message warning you of their status and an explanation of how they work. There's really no easy way to defeat them from what I can see unless if the new mods are useful. The best bet is to use a special attack on them for extra damage... and there is a mod that increases the damage. Still, it can be a slow process in some cases.
03/14/15, 03:40   
@VofEscaflowne

Mod that increases damage? I don't know what you mean. Like, apothecary stuff?
03/14/15, 20:15   
@Mr_Mustache

Like weapon mods

And ugh. UGH!

03/14/15, 20:24   
@VofEscaflowne

Weapon mods? Like.. "VS Skyward," stuff like that?

Man, I can't look at this pic, its PACKED with SPOILERS!
03/14/15, 20:32   
Yeah, mods like that

And come on, color variations in costumes are not spoilers
03/14/15, 20:34   
@VofEscaflowne

SPOILERRRRRS
03/15/15, 20:16   
So, to get the 25K unlock on the other weapons, first I need to unlock the Master Sword's 25K, and in order to do that, I need ALL of the other weapons, and in order to do that, I need Agitha to be a competent fighter???

GAH.
03/16/15, 02:42   
@Mr_Mustache

Yup! The game's a little grindy sometimes...
03/16/15, 03:06   
@TriforceBun

Yeah... kinda a bummer.

I'm kind of up to the challenge but I'm not so sure... I did just get a really cool weapon for Link though. It's the Nintendo-reference one that's a Gauntlet-type. So it may be worth trying.
03/16/15, 03:16   
I'm tellin' ya, if you stay alive for about an hour in the Rewards mission, and beat it, you can level up a character anywhere between 2-10 levels depending on their starting level. I got spear boy from 17 to 27 in less than an hour.

Granted, you have to unlock the rewards mission by getting the Skulltulas. But those are fun to get.
03/16/15, 13:00   
@TheOldManFromZelda

Your talking the one where you choose a partner and fight urged but if you ignore them then they get weak and you can track up the kills?
03/16/15, 14:11   
@DrFinkelstein

Yes sir. The one I referenced earlier. It's a good level builder for low level characters.
03/16/15, 14:19   
The very bottom-most, right-most square on Master Quest is a good level-up area too.
03/16/15, 14:27   
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