Even simple movement must be done to the beat as being one with the game’s sense of rhythm grants you benefits that boost your performance. This isn’t limited to the actions you take such as attacking. What kicks up the game another notch, however, is its figurative dance partner when it comes to its mechanics.īasically, you need to move your character to the beat - literally - in order to experience the most success. The action itself is pretty basic and can even be considered underwhelming on its own. Anchoring the gameplay are Necrodancer’s mechanics, a musically-inspired action romp that’s actually more rhythm game than dancing game. Then again, while this game looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it doesn’t walk like one. 'Watch Dogs: Legion': You must resist Big Brother in upcoming Ubisoft video game If that name sounds familiar, it’s because he’s responsible for the soundtrack of several indie darlings such as “The Binding of Isaac” and “Super Meat Boy.” Both the visuals and music work together to give Cadence of Hyrule that old-school Zelda feel that older fans love. I also appreciate the remixed Zelda tunes courtesy of Danny Baranowsky. As someone who considers “A Link to the Past” on the Super Famicom or SNES my favorite 'Legend of Zelda' game ever, I quite like the simple top-down 2D look that the game uses. 'Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodancer' is the type of unusual crossover that just works.įirst off, let me just say that I love the game’s visuals. Sometimes, though, the things you don’t expect end up being wonderful delights. Heck, I wasn’t even aware that its forerunner, the original Crypt of the Necrodancer, existed. True confession - I didn’t even know that (take a deep breath) “Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodancer Featuring the Legend of Zelda” was coming out until I got an email asking if I wanted a review code for it.

The Legend of Zelda and dancing, on the other hand, is a different story.

Don’t believe me? Watch the video of my sister’s wedding. Dancing and yours truly usually ain’t a good combination.

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