

Cadence of Hyrule combines elements from the two franchises in a cohesive, enjoyable way, with the result easily being one of the best Zelda spin-offs.

However, both long-time fans of the Zelda franchise and lovers of the indie sensation Crypt of the NecroDancer are in for a treat. When you consider its full title, Cadence of Hyrule – Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda could easily be a game with an identity crisis. Even more surprising, though, is seeing how incredible this mixture is. Not only was Nintendo letting an indie developer work on Zelda – one of their biggest franchises – but they were also allowing them to adapt the Triforce universe into a wholly different gameplay style. This fact is what made the announcement of Cadence of Hyrule during a Nindies Showcase in March such a shock. Nintendo is known for being protective over their IPs, with many promising fan-made projects shut down before they could ever see the light of the day.
