Paul Sullivan
COGconnectedCadence of Hyrule Review – The Zelda Game You Didn’t Know You Wanted
Published 6/22/2019
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Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda is a rhythmic action-adventure game where you can enjoy the gameplay of Crypt of the NecroDancer in the setting of The Legend of Zelda series. As Link - or even as Princess Zelda - you'll explore the randomly generated overworld and procedurally generated dungeons on a quest to save Hyrule. Every beat of each remixed Legend of Zelda tune is a chance to move, attack, defend, and more, so stay one step ahead of each enemy and boss… or face the music.
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- Brace Yourself Games
- Publisher
- Nintendo, Spike Chunsoft
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87
28 scored reviews
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The critic average is 87 across 28 scored reviews, with a 22-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Bryan Lawver
GamingTrendGamingTrend Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda Review
Published 6/20/2019
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85
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Read originalKeza MacDonald
The GuardianCadence of Hyrule review – potent mix of nostalgic looks and Zelda hooks
Published 6/19/2019
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100
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Read originalDave Aubrey
WccftechCadence of Hyrule Review – Rhythm Heaven
Published 6/19/2019
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda Review
Published 6/19/2019
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80
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Read originalTyler Treese
Game RevolutionCadence of Hyrule Review | A lovely harmony of two unlikely tunes
Published 6/19/2019
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90
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Read originalSuriel Vazquez
Game InformerCadence of Hyrule Review – A Pleasant But Discordant Melody
Published 6/19/2019
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78
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Read originalScott Baird
Screen RantCadence of Hyrule Review: The Zelda Bus Is Coming
Published 6/18/2019
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80
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Read originalMike Epstein
IGNCadence of Hyrule Review
Published 6/18/2019
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88
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Read originalJosh Hawkins
ShacknewsCadence of Hyrule review: Follow the song in your heart
Published 6/18/2019
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