There has been relatively little new information on Tecmo Koei's Zelda/Dynasty Warriors mashup since the initial announcement some months ago. That changed with the release of Famitsu this week, as the magazine has revealed new images and details.
Titled Zelda Musou in Japan, Hyrule warriors is being developed by Omega Force and Team Ninja with some supervision from Eiji Aonuma, the Zelda series producer. Link will be cast as a soldier in-training that must resuce Princess Zelda from the witch Shia. There will also be several playable characters, including Impa who will be cast as the captain of the Royal Army and will wield a giant long sword. In addition, it will be possible to equip different weapons that will change the way characters fight, and the game will feature a weapon upgrade system. The gameplay is being described as Dynasty Warriors style action combined with Zelda's Z-targeting, allowing players to avoid attacks and focus on enemy weak spots. Bombs also make an appearance, but are not a combat item.
Hyrule Warriors will include a two-player mode that will use the Wii U GamePad as a separate screen. Reportedly 70% complete, the game will be playable at E3 2014. and is slated to be released in Japan on August 14. The Japanese version will also be available in a premium set that comes with a Triforce shaped clock and codes for 6 special character costumes. As yet, Nintendo has not announced a western release date for the game.
