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  Stephen B  
Hyrule Warriors on the Wii U
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Welcome to the official discussion thread for 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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  Mr_Mustache  
@deathly_hallows

I like that the Adventure mode REQUIRES you to use different people at many different places, thus allowing you to get a widespread appreciation of everyone, but also realize that some of the characters are poo. I won't say much more, I think I almost spoiled someone. You do most of your unlocking in Adventure Mode, I believe.

Worth noting; with the Wii U version, you can scan in Amiibo daily to get bonuses. Zelda-specific ones give you weapons for those specific characters, while non-Zelda ones give you materials, money, etc. Kirby gave me 1 rupee once. Terrible.

deathly_hallows said:
@Mr_Mustache
Yeah I'm playing the adventure mode now, it rules! Linkle all the way, kicking ass and taking names.

Oh and I figured out that Nintendo just gives you money over spot-pass every now and then, that's how I amassed 6 million, I guess my 3DS was in standby for like a month sitting in it's cradle LOL.

TriforceBun said:[quote]

Not to mention you can play it anywhere, I'm going to take it to Florida on vacation next week, woo!

Whats wrong with you? You live in New York state (like Lou, like myself), its cold as hell, its DECEMBER, and you're going to FLORIDA. Do yourself a favor; leave the 3DS at home, soak up as much freakin' SUN as you can, get your Vitamin D to an appropriate level, and ENJOY WARM WEATHER. C'mon, DH!!
12/31/16, 07:51   
Edited: 12/31/16, 07:52
  deathly_hallows  
@Mr_Mustache
Amiibos work on the 3DS version too! I've been scanning in 5 a day for both versions lol.

My parents live in Florida, I go there all the time, they don't live near the beach, more like in a gross muggy swamp that smells like cow farts, next to some crappy run down strip malls. I'll definitely be playing some 3DS.
12/31/16, 20:20   
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