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|title = The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
 
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| designer= [[Hiromasa Shikata]] (director)<br>[[Eiji Aonuma]] (producer)
 
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'''''The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes''''' is the eighteenth official {{LZS}} game. It is to be released for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. It was revealed during E3 2015 on June 16.<ref name="Digital Event">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPDPSezEkcY Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015]</ref><ref name="announcement trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CMp3UzBPWs Nintendo 3DS - The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes E3 2015 Trailer]</ref>
 
 
==Story==
 
''Tri Force Heroes'' takes place in a fashion-forward land whose name is currently unknown. The land's Princess has been cursed to wear a very bad outfit that she cannot take off.<ref name="Treehouse details">{{Cite web|author=Reece Heather|published=June 18, 2015|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/2015/06/18/nintendo-treehouse-footage-and-details-round-up-three-levels-two-bosses-gameplay-and-plot/|title=Nintendo Treehouse footage and details: Three levels, two bosses, gameplay and plot|site=Zelda Universe}}</ref> The king is in need of a hero to save her, but there is more than one person claiming to be that hero.<ref name="Digital Event"/>
 
 
==Gameplay==
 
''Tri Force Heroes'' is similar to the [[Four Swords Series|''Four Swords'' games]], in which [[Link]] is accompanied by two other [[Links]] (as opposed to three more in the ''Four Swords'' games). These Links are depicted as green, red, and blue. The game supports download play, local wireless, and online co-op gameplay.<ref name="Treehouse Day 3">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnQl8A2vx4k Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 2015 Day 3 The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]</ref> The game also allows single-player gameplay, in which the other Links are replaced with rented paper dolls. The player can switch between Link and the dolls,<ref name="Digital Event"/> similar to the single-player game in {{FSAE}}.
 
 
The game is strongly based off of {{ALBW}}'s aesthetics, including its graphics, enemies, and its use of platforms at different elevations. The Links can climb atop one another to form a Totem that allows them reach higher elevations. The Links must cooperate with each other and coordinate their attacks to solve puzzles, such as one Link throwing a [[Bomb]] while the other shoots an [[Arrow]] at it. On-screen notifications also appear to inform the other Links of one Link's current state or idea, such as suggesting to form a totem. Several expressions can also be selected from the bottom screen, and can also be used to encourage the other Links or to express an idea or direction. Tapping on a Link's portrait on the touch screen will direct to their position, showing where they are.<ref name="Treehouse details"/> The three Links share the same [[Heart Container]]s, lives (appearing as [[Fairy|Fairies]]), and [[Rupee]]s. As in ''A Link Between Worlds'', there is also an [[Energy Gauge]] that depletes each time an item is used, and gradually recovers. Each Link has his own Energy Gauge.
 
 
The game features several dungeons which are structured with four main areas each. Each dungeon contains up to three different items that must be used to progress through them. At the end of each area is a [[Triforce]]-shaped portal that teleports the Links to another section. The levels currently known are The Forest, The Temple, The Fortress and The Volcano.<ref name="Treehouse details"/><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCyknYNAo4s Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 2015 Day 1 The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes]</ref> Players can vote on which stage to go to from the stage selection screen while a timer ticks down. There are also Challenge Courses, in which players play through a more difficult version of the stages with limited items.<ref name="Treehouse Day 3"/>
 
 
The Links can also dress up in multiple different costumes which grant specific abilities. These costumes can be either be purchased<ref name="Digital Event"/> or crafted from materials found in dungeons.<ref name="Treehouse Day 3"/><ref>{{Cite web|author=Antonia Pohl|published=June 16, 2015|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/2015/06/16/aonuma-and-shikata-discuss-more-tri-force-heroes-gameplay-details/|title=Aonuma and Shikata discuss more Tri Force Heroes gameplay details|site=Zelda Universe}}</ref> Before starting a stage, each Link must select a costume to wear.<ref name="Treehouse details"/> The "Hero Tunic" is the default costume. The "Spin Attack Attire" allows Link to perform a [[Spin Attack]]. The "Lucky Loungewear" allows Link a chance to escape from damage. The "Big Bomb Outfit" allows Link to use and pick up Bombs. The "Kokiri Clothes" allows Link to shoot three Arrows at once.<ref name="Treehouse details"/> The "Goron Garp" allows Link to swim through lava and walk through fire unharmed.<ref name="Treehouse Day 3"/> The "Zelda Dress" makes [[Heart]]s appear from defeated enemies and grass more frequently.<ref name="Treehouse Day 3"/>
 
 
In addition to the cooperative multiplayer, there is also a VS player mode referred to as The Coliseum. In this mode players battle against each other in timed stages, and can use various items found in these stages. The player who receives the least amount of damage at the end is declared the winner, and is awarded rare materials that can only be obtained from this mode.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Emilie Aul|published=June 20, 2015|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/2015/06/20/details-arise-regarding-tri-force-heroes-player-vs-player-mode/|title=Details arise regarding Tri Force Heroes Player vs. Player mode|site=Zelda Universe}}</ref>
 
 
==Game Information==
 
===Development===
 
Game director Hiromasa Shikata explained he wanted to make a multiplayer ''Zelda'' game, but wanted to stray away from the competitive nature of the ''Four Swords'' games and instead build a game where players would cooperate in a more serious ''Zelda'' setting. Eiji Aonuma also cited the 3D visuals and depth used in ''A Link Between Worlds'' as an inspiration, which he wanted to incorporate into the new game. This inspired the "totem" formation mechanic usable by the Links. Shikata added that a four-player totem was too tall, hence why the Links were reduced to just three.<ref name="Digital Event"/>
 
 
Costumes were incorporated as a means of powering up the Links and their items, as Shikata wanted to include the upgraded abilities and items as seen in ''A Link Between Worlds'', and felt that costumes would be a natural fit.<ref name="Treehouse Day 3"/> In an interview with The Verge, Shikata explained that voice chat was once considered for the game, but was dismissed as he felt it would be too stressful for players.<ref>{{Cite web|author=Emilie Aul|published=June 19, 2015|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/2015/06/19/voice-chat-was-considered-but-dismissed-for-tri-force-heroes/|title=Voice chat was considered but dismissed for Tri Force Heroes|site=Zelda Universe}}</ref> Expressive icons were instead added to convey messages and directions.
 
 
==Gallery==
 
===Artwork===
 
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File:TFHThreeSwords.png
 
File:TFH Totem Artwork.png|Links forming a Totem while playing
 
File:TFH Fire Arrow Artwork.png|Links cooperating to launch a fire arrow
 
File:TFH Stalfos Artwork.png|Links fighting a giant Stalfos
 
File:TFH Illustration 5.png|Three Links, equipped with different items and attire
 
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