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| + | |title = The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures |
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| + | |image = [[File:FSA logo.png|240px]]<br>[[File:FourSwordsA Box.jpg|260px|Four Swords Adventures US Boxart]] |
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+ | |developer = [[Nintendo]] |
| − | |publisher= [[Nintendo]] |
+ | |publisher = [[Nintendo]] |
| + | |designer = Toshiaki Suzuki (director)<br>[[Shigeru Miyamoto]] (producer)<br>[[Eiji Aonuma]] (producer)<br>[[Takashi Tezuka]] (supervisor)<br>Toshihiko Nakago (supervisor)<br>[[Koji Kondo]] (sound composer)<br>{{nw|Asuka Ohta}} (sound composer)<br>Akito Nakatsuka (Navi Trackers sound composer)<br>[[Kenta Nagata]] (Navi Trackers sound composer)<br>Masami Yone (Navi Trackers sound composer)<br>Tomokazu Abe (Navi Trackers sound composer)<br>Takuya Maekawa (Navi Trackers sound composer) |
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| − | |designer= Hisashi Koinuma<br />Yosuke Hayashi<br />Supervised by [[Eiji Aonuma]] |
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| + | |released = {{release|na= June 7, 2004<ref>{{cite web|retrieved=July 12, 2013 |url=http://wayback.archive.org/web/20040612082347/http://www.nintendo.com/gamemini?gameid=m-Game-0000-1849 |title=Games : Legend of Zelda, The: Four Swords Adventures |site=Nintendo |type=archive}}</ref>|jp= March 18, 2004<ref>{{cite web|retrieved=July 14, 2013 |url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/g4sj/index.html |title=ゼルダの伝説 ４つの剣+ |site=Nintendo}}</ref>|eu= January 7, 2005<ref>{{cite web|retrieved=July 12, 2013 |url=http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-GameCube/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Four-Swords-Adventures-269028.html |title=<nowiki>The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures | Nintendo GameCube | Games | Nintendo</nowiki> |site=Nintendo}}</ref>|aus=April 7, 2005|kr= 2004{{fact}}}} |
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| − | |released= {{release|jp=August 14, 2014|na=September 26, 2014|eu=September 19, 2014|aus=September 20, 2014}} |
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+ | |modes = Single player, Multiplayer |
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| − | |platforms= [[Wii U]] |
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| + | |platforms = [[Nintendo GameCube]] |
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| + | |media = 1.4 gigabyte GameCube optical disc |
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| + | |input = GameCube Controller or [[Game Boy Advance]] |
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| + | |predecessor = [[The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker]] |
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| + | |successor = [[The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap]] |
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| + | '''''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures''''' is the eleventh installment of the [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' series]]. It incorporates a graphical style that combines {{FS}} and {{ALttP}}. It is the only console ''Zelda'' title to date to incorporate multiplayer elements into its main campaign. Because of its single player elements, ''Four Swords Adventures'' is also the first game in the series to allow a single player to control more than one Link at once, and it utilizes various methods to allow the player to make use of the four Links, such as formations. Also, it is the only title to break locations and temples up into succinct, separate stages and levels which can be replayed even after beating them once. The game itself, though an innovation in ''Zelda'' gameplay, is heavily inspired by the music, graphics, and locations of ''A Link to the Past''. |
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| − | '''''Hyrule Warriors''''' is a ''Legend of Zelda'' spin-off game for the [[Wii U]] that was released on the 19th of September 2014, the 20th of September 2014, the 26th of September 2014 and the 14th of August 2014 in Europe, Australia, North America and Japan respectively. It combines the world of {{LZS}} with the action of {{wp|Koei Tecmo}}'s ''{{wp|Dynasty Warriors}}'' series and was developed by Team Ninja and Omega Force. |
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| + | ==Story== |
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| − | During Nintendo's Digital Event at E3 2015, a [[Nintendo 3DS]] port of the game was announced, {{HWL}}. |
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| + | ===Intro=== |
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| + | [[File:Maidens.png|thumb|250px|left|The Maidens opening a portal to the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]]]] |
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| + | One night, an ominous cloud covers Hyrule, throwing fear into the people.<ref>{{Cite|…dark clouds covered all of Hyrule. Ominous clouds that filled all those who saw them with fear... A sense of dread swept across the land.|Narrator|FSA}}</ref> [[Princess Zelda]] calls upon her most trusted childhood friend, [[Link]]. She wants to check up on the [[Four Sword]], fearing that the seal that imprisoned the evil wind sorcerer [[Vaati]] inside of it at the end of {{FS}} might have weakened. Inside the castle they meet up with the gathered six [[Maiden]]s, whose purpose is to protect Hyrule as well as the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]].<ref>{{Cite|The six maidens who guard Hyrule are gathered here in the castle… I'm worried about the seal that binds the wind sorcerer Vaati.|Princess Zelda|FSA}}</ref> With the help of the maidens Zelda summons a portal to the sanctuary. |
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| + | However, before they get a chance to enter, a dark figure that looks like Link appears. The [[Dark Link]] seals away the six maidens and Zelda in a dark crystal, before he retreats into the portal leading to the sanctuary. Link is left with no choice but to follow. Arriving at the sanctuary, the dark Link taunts Link into pulling the Four Sword, resulting in Link splitting into four copies of himself. Likewise, the seal on Vaati is broken, and he slowly creeps forward with a maniacal laugh. The four Links do not get a chance to follow the Dark Link before being thrown away from the scene by Vaati’s magic. |
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| − | ==Story== |
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| − | Long ago, [[Ganon]]dorf was defeated and his soul splintered into four fragments. Three of them were were sealed in different moments in time, while the fourth was trapped by the [[Master Sword]]. But Ganondorf plots his resurrection through [[Cia]], a sorceress who protects the balance of the [[Triforce]] while maintaining neutrality. Cia becomes fascinated with the spirit of the Hero of Legend, with her amorous feelings for the hero providing Ganondorf an opportunity to purge her inner light. As a result, Cia becomes consumed in her desires, opening the [[Gate of Souls]], a portal to different time-space realities of [[Hyrule]], to amass an army of monsters. Seeking to unite the Triforce and conquer Hyrule, she uses her subordinates [[Volga]] and [[Wizzro]] to wage war against [[Princess Zelda]] and the [[Soldiers|Hyrulean army]]. |
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| + | ===Hyrulean Adventure=== |
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| − | As Cia's forces attack [[Hyrule Castle]], [[Link]], a Hyrulean soldier-in-training, rushes out to aid the other troops, discovering he possesses the Triforce of Courage. However, the castle is taken and Princess Zelda is unaccounted for in the aftermath, so the Hyrulean general [[Impa]] asks Link to aid her in finding the princess. While still searching, Link and Impa meet [[Sheik]], a [[Sheikah]] warrior who claims to know Zelda's whereabouts, and [[Lana]], a white sorceress from the same clan as Cia. The group heads to the [[Valley of Seers]] hoping to close the Gate of Souls, but Cia traps Link and Sheik, who is revealed as the bearer of the Triforce of Wisdom. Cia steals both Triforce pieces, combining them with her own Triforce of Power, and uses the completed Triforce to open portals in time and space to the resting places of Ganondorf's spirit fragments. |
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| + | The four Links are awoken by [[Kaepora Gaebora]], who calmly informs them of the situation and what they must do, which is to first rescue the six maidens. [[Shadow Link]], as he calls him, has spread chaos in Hyrule, scorching villages and throwing them into the dark world. Traveling across Hyrule they witness the chaos brought about by Vaati and Shadow Link, and in order to release the dark seals placed by Vaati the four Links must collect force gems in order to properly power up the Four Swords and grant it the power to repel evil.<ref>{{Cite|Find the six shrine maidens and Princess Zelda, and you will also find Vaati. As for that dark shadow... Let's call him Shadow Link. That one is up to no good. Your sword is weak, but you can restore its power by infusing it with Force Gems.|Kaepora Gaebora|FSA}}</ref> |
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| + | After rescuing the Green maiden, she tells the four Links about the four [[Elements|Royal Jewels]] which is needed to reach the in [[Realm of the Heavens]], where Zelda is being held. They were divided among four [[Knights of Hyrule]], known to have valiantly defended Hyrule, but they have mysteriously disappeared.<ref>{{Cite|In Hyrule, four sacred jewels can open the path to the Realm of the Heavens. The safety of these jewels has for ages been entrusted to the Knights of Hyrule. And yet, in these dark times, the knights are nowhere to be seen...|Green Maiden|FSA}}</ref> The four Links eventually find them, who reveal they have been cursed and thrown in the Dark World. |
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| − | To restore Hyrule to normal, Link, Impa, and Lana each lead their own campaign to drive out Cia's armies and close the Gates of Souls in each era. Along the way, they are aided by each time period's native heroes, including [[Darunia]] and [[Princess Ruto]] from {{OoT}}, [[Agitha]] and [[Midna]] from {{TP}}, and [[Fi]] from {{SS}}. During this time, Sheik reveals herself to be Princess Zelda in disguise, and Lana explains that she and Cia were once the same person, with Lana embodying the light Ganondorf purged from Cia's heart. Meanwhile, three of Ganondorf's spirit fragments are released, allowing for his body to be resurrected. No longer needing Cia, he attempts to take the Triforce, but Cia sends Link and Zelda's pieces back to their owners and uses her own piece to lock Ganondorf away. |
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| + | [[File:Fsa map.png|thumb|right|250px|Hyrule as seen from the stage selection]] |
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| − | After retrieving the Master Sword, Link prepares to confront Cia, with the Sword's power strengthened by his bonds of friendship. He defeats her and she fades away, with Lana inheriting her piece of the Triforce. Using the completed Triforce's power, the time-displaced heroes are sent back to their own periods and Hyrule is restored to normal, with Lana closing the Gate of Souls. However, due to the Master Sword's removal, the last of Ganondorf's spirit fragments is released, and Ganondorf is fully resurrected, summoning [[Ghirahim]] and [[Zant]] from across time and space. With their combined efforts, Ganondorf manages to retake all three Triforce pieces from their bearers, using it to strengthen his army and take over Hyrule Castle. However, Lana summons the heroes from Hyrule's history, and the combined group of heroes defeat Ghirahim and Zant before venturing towards [[Ganon's Tower (Hyrule Warriors)|Ganon's Tower]]. Link manages to defeat Ganondorf, but he uses the Triforce to transform himself into Ganon. With the help of Zelda's [[Light Arrow]]s, Link defeats Ganon, and the heroes use the Triforce to seal him away once more. The heroes of the past are returned, Lana resumes watching over the Triforce in Cia's place, and Link and Zelda return the Master Sword to its pedestal to prevent Ganondorf's escape. |
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| + | It is revealed that the one who is ultimately behind everything is a mighty foe who is not Vaati, but rather, someone using him.<ref>{{Cite|Yet the one who enshrouded me in darkness was not Vaati! It was... Ah! If the one who enchanted me and turned the jewel into a dark portal wanted Vaati restored... His goal must be to use Vaati to remake Hyrule into a land of darkness.|Green Knight|FSA}}</ref> Once the four Links reach the part of Hyrule which has been transformed into the [[Dark World]], they discover from the White Maiden that there was once a [[Dark Mirror]] in which an ancient tribe was sealed. The mirror was being kept away from the world in a "[[Temple of Darkness|forest temple]]".<ref>{{cite|Long ago, a dark tribe invaded Hyrule. They were defeated and imprisoned within the mirror. The tribe's mirror prison was then secreted away and hidden in the forest temple to sever its connection to this world.|White Maiden|FSA}}</ref> They believe the mirror to be the source of the Shadow Links. Rumors also reach them of a King of Darkness named [[Ganon]]. |
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| + | Upon reaching the temple where the mirror is being held, their suspicion is confirmed, as the Mirror has indeed been stolen. The Red maiden who is rescued there, reveals that she knows of a man named [[Ganon]]dorf of the [[Gerudo]] tribe, but finds it unlikely that he is the cause of the recent events.<ref>{{Cite|Ganon... I've heard that name before. No wait... It was Ganondorf... But, no... That man was of the Gerudo tribe. I can't imagine these creatures worshipping some desert nomad. There's a Gerudo village in the desert. I doubt there is any connection, but it cannot hurt to check the village.|Red Maiden|FSA}}</ref>Traveling to the [[Desert of Doubt|desert]], they find out from the peaceful Gerudo tribe that Ganondorf recently flouted their laws and left for the sacred pyramids.<ref>{{Cite| Curse that Ganondorf! He broke our laws and left for the pyramid...|One of the Gerudo|FSA}}</ref> Following his footsteps, it is revealed that Ganondorf had obtained a [[Trident|powerful ancient weapon]] which would make him a King of Darkness.<ref>{{Cite|Do you think the person who took this trident was... Ganondorf?!? The King of Darkness is not Vaati?|Red Maiden|FSA}}</ref> |
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| − | The gameplay is very similar to Koei Tecmo's ''Dynasty Warriors'' series of video games, but instead uses the setting and characters from [[Nintendo]]'s [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''Zelda'' series]]. As such, it is the most combat-intensive ''Zelda'' game thus far, with hordes of enemies on the screen at once. |
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| + | After rescuing all six maidens, Link heads towards the Tower's location which has been cursed by the power of darkness, making it [[Frozen Hyrule]].<ref>{{Cite|The power of darkness has halted the flow of time here, and winter lingers on.|Shrine Maidens|FSA}}</ref> Pushing through the snow storm, they liberates the final Knight, who tells them to rescue Zelda and save Hyrule from the darkness,<ref>{{Cite|Yet if you do not dispel that darkness, true peace will never return to Hyrule. The fate of Princess Zelda-- and all of Hyrule--rests in your hands!|Purple Knight|FSA}}</ref> after giving them the last of the Royal Jewels. The [[Tower of Winds]] is called forth using the power of the jewels, giving the party entry to the [[Realm of the Heavens]].<ref>{{Cite|Now, give us the four royal jewels... Hear me, heavens... Hear me, earth... Heed the light of the royal jewels enshrined here, and restore to us... the Tower of Winds!!|Shrine Maidens|FSA}}</ref> Once the party has climbed the Tower, Princess Zelda is finally rescued. In the Realms of the Heavens, the four Links makes their final battle with their dark doppelganger Shadow Link as they secure the Dark Mirror. Princess Zelda uses her power to create a rainbow bridge, allowing them to enter the [[Palace of Winds]]. |
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| − | The player controls various characters throughout the game, beginning with Link before unlocking the likes of [[Princess Zelda]], [[Impa]] and [[Lana]], and others, through story as well as [[Adventure Mode]] progression. |
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| + | Inside, they encounter [[Vaati]], and after a great battle, they defeat him. With Vaati gone, the Palace of Winds starts to collapse, as it relied on his magic to keep itself in the sky. The party retreats back to the Tower of Winds. Once there, they hear the voice of the culprit behind everything, Ganondorf, who mocks Vaati attempting to stop them. The party escapes the palace and down through the Tower of Winds, which at this point has also started to collapse. Just before reaching the exit, the floor beneath them collapses, and they fall into a dark room. Ganondorf then appears as a patch of darkness. Zelda tries to seal him away but fails, and once again Zelda is taken captive. Assuming the shape of a pig and the final battle between the four Links and Ganon commences. Midway through the battle, Zelda is freed, and together they defeat Ganon. With the combined power of the six maidens, Ganon is ultimately sealed away in the Four Sword. |
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| − | Though there is less of an emphasis on exploration and puzzles and more on combat compared to other ''Zelda'' series games, characters can still use common items from prior games in the series, such as [[Sword|Swords]], [[Bomb|Bombs]] and the [[Hookshot]]. These items can serve as weapons, and can uncover secrets on the map or allow Warrior characters access to previously unreachable areas and shortcuts. Many of the Warriors' signature moves appear in the new combat system, such as Link's [[Spin Attack]], which takes the form of a Musou Attack - one of the trademarks of ''Dynasty Warriors'' and called a Special Technique in ''Hyrule Warriors'', with each character able to use his or her particular Special Technique after filling a yellow bar. |
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| + | In the aftermath of the journey, the Four Sword is laid to rest again in the Four Sword Sanctuary, and the four Links join back into one single Link. The six maidens and Zelda form a pyramid-like barrier around the Sword so that no one might touch it again. Outside the castle, celebration is at hand, signaling peace, and Link seem to be greeted by the crowd as a true hero. |
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| − | Another special usable technique is called "Focus Energy". By filling up the green Magic Bar at the top-left of the screen and then pressing the R button, the Warrior will enter "Focus Energy", enhancing their attack and attributes - similar to the Fury Gauge in ''Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce''. During Focus Energy, characters also gain temporarily access to an even more powerful Special Technique. |
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| + | == Timeline Placement == |
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| − | Discovering new items and opening [[Treasure Chest|Chests]] is also present in the game; Various chests are scattered across the battlefield, some of which are hidden under boulders or in secret areas. They can contain new items for characters to use, Heart Containers and Pieces of Heart to increase their health, or other various items like [[Sealed Weapon]]s. |
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| + | ''Four Swords Adventures'' is the second of the three games (and the third chronologically) in the so-called ''"Four Swords'' Trilogy".<ref>{{cite|Long ago, in the kingdom of Hyrule, a wind sorcerer named Vaati appeared. Vaati terrorized the people of Hyrule and kidnapped many beautiful girls from their homes. When all hope seemed lost, a young boy carrying little more than a sword appeared. According to the legends, when the boy drew his sword, he split into four, the four-who-are-one worked together to vanquish Vaati. The hero used his sword to bind Vaati in a remote area of Hyrule. The people christened the blade the Four Sword and built a shrine around it. There it remained undisturbed for many years. Ages flowed by... The wind sorcerer Vaati broke free of his prison and kidnapped Zelda, the princess of Hyrule. Princess Zelda's childhood friend Link used the power of the Four Sword to defeat Vaati and seal him away once again. And, for a time, the people of Hyrule believed that their land was safe. Until...|Introduction|FSA}}</ref> It was long assumed to be a [[Timeline Glossary#Direct Sequel|direct sequel]] to {{FS}}, one reason being that the ''Four Swords Adventures'' intro does not refer to the hero of the ''Four Swords'' backstory by name, whereas the heroes of ''Four Swords'' and ''Four Swords Adventures'' are both referred to as Link, giving the impression that the games feature the same hero. However, the official timeline revealed in ''[[Hyrule Historia]]'' shows that ''Four Swords Adventures'' takes place much later, hundreds of years after {{TP}} in the "Child Timeline."<ref name=HH>{{cite book|quote=Several hundred years after Ganondorf's defeat, relations between Gerudo Village and Hyrule had become friendly once more, and peace had been restored to the land. However, one day a new Ganondorf was born into the world. He violated the laws of the town, trespassing into an ancient pyramid and taking possession of the Trident. He also stole the Dark Mirror from the Temple of Darkness in the forest in order to turn Hyrule into a place of darkness.|book=[[Hyrule Historia]]|publisher=Dark Horse Books|page=119}}</ref> |
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| + | ''Hyrule Historia'' describes the Ganondorf of this game to be a different Ganondorf from the one appearing in {{OOT}} and ''Twilight Princess'', having been reincarnated after being defeated by the [[Link#Twilight Princess|Hero Chosen by the Gods]],<ref name=HH/> similar to how multiple incarnations of Link and Zelda have appeared throughout the ''Zelda'' series. |
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| + | ==Gameplay== |
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| − | Most of the hordes of enemies are weaker enemies like [[Bokoblin|Bokoblins]] and often appear alongside greater foes such as [[King Dodongo]], encouraging players to think tactically. Warrior characters also fight alongside regular [[Soldier|Soldiers]] and other playable characters, and the game will alert if an ally requires assistance. The game also features multiple locations throughout Hyrule that function as battlefields. |
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| + | This title is unique in having two main styles of gameplay, Single Player and Multiplayer. Even as a Single Player game, there will be four Links to control. The game mechanics ease this feat by having four set [[Battle Formations]] for the Links to battle with. When not in formation, one can choose to have the remaining Links follow him or stay seated until switching between them. As a multiplayer with four players, each player will control their own Link. A competitive atmosphere is achieved by the stages ranking and rewarding everyone upon completion, as well as the ability to attack one another. With fewer than four players, one may pick up an extra Link to control. |
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| + | The GameCube controller can be used only in Single Player. Multiplayer requires the use of GameBoy Advances. While off of the main screen, the player will be able to see game action on the GameBoy Advance screen. |
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| − | Warriors can collect [[Rupees]] and materials to upgrade weapons and craft badges, which can then be used to upgrade each character's abilities. There are multiple weapon types, such as Link's Hylian Sword move set which is oriented around speed, and heavier weapon types that rely on power. Each weapon type has its own move set, and contains several individual weapons; Link can use the Knight's Sword, the White Sword, or the Magical Sword as part of his Hylian Sword move set. Individual weapons have their own stats and skills, which can be transferred onto another weapon of the same type for a certain Rupee cost, provided the recipient weapon has empty skill slots; however, doing so will sacrifice the source weapon. |
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| + | [[Shadow Battle]] is the multiplayer battle mode, an alternative to the multiplayer co-op gameplay. The Links battle one another in death matches. |
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| − | Legend Mode is the game's main story mode and is divided into seven chapters that will take players to original stages and also stages from ''Ocarina of Time'', ''Twilight Princess'', and ''Skyward Sword''. Free Mode allows to replay any mission with any unlocked character. |
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| + | The Japanese and Korean versions features a mode that follows the story of {{TWW}} called [[Navi Trackers]]; however, in both releases, only Japanese voice acting for [[Tetra]] and her crew was included. |
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| − | Adventure Mode is an alternative gameplay mode, which takes the form of a grid in the shape of the overworld from the original {{TLoZ}}. Each block in the grid represents a mission, like defeating a certain number of enemies under a specific time limit or taking out a certain number of captains while avoiding devastating attacks. Completing missions with a specified rank unlocks the squares that would be accessible from that location in ''The Legend of Zelda'', although some also require the path to be found using Search Items like the Raft. Special exploration items like the [[Compass]], [[Candle]], or [[Bomb]]s, can be used to unlock additional rewards in certain squares of the grid, which will appear as completion or A-rank awards alongside the previous ones. If network access or the Master Quest rules are active, the mission could be temporarily replaced with a new mission that will give unique rewards, such as upgrades for the DLC characters or rare drops for Link. Many new characters and special weapons can only be unlocked via Adventure Mode. |
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| − | The game also features a local co-op mode. In co-op, one player uses the GamePad as their screen. The Wii U Pro Controller and Wii Remote with Nunchuk control styles are available options for both multiplayer and single player. In single-player, the GamePad functions as a battle status log sub-menu, akin to how it was used in {{TWWHD}}. |
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| + | ===Development=== |
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| + | The game, originally titled ''Four Swords for Nintendo GameCube'',<ref name= "E3 2003">{{Cite web|quote= |author= NinEverything|published= June 2, 2013|retrieved= July 16, 2015|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buJVXcFC6uU&feature=youtu.be&t=6m10s|title= Nintendo at E3 - a look back - E3 2003|site= YouTube|type=}}</ref> was first shown at [[E3]] 2003 alongside Tetra's Trackers (later renamed Navi Trackers) as separate games.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= Nintendo had Zelda Four Swords, and that went over well|author= |published= |retrieved= July 16, 2015|url= http://www.ign.com/wikis/e3/E3_2003|title= E3 2003|site= IGN|type=}}</ref> It was announced later that year that both games, plus a new one called Shadow Battle, would be included in the same disc. However, only the Hyrulean Adventure and Shadow Battle modes were included in non-Japanese versions of the game. |
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| + | ''Four Swords Adventures'' originally featured graphics and sprites based on {{ALttP}}. The game also featured a [[Magic Meter]],<ref>{{Cite web|quote= You don't have enough magic power to use this item!|author= |published= |retrieved= July 16, 2015|url= https://tcrf.net/The_Legend_of_Zelda:_Four_Swords_Adventures/Unused_Text_From_French_Translation|title= Unused Text From French Translation|site= The Cutting Room Floor|type=}}</ref> no item slots, and no numbers indicating in which ranking each Link is. Instead of collecting [[Force Gem]]s, the [[Links]] originally collected [[Rupee]]s.<ref name= "E3 2003"/> ''Four Swords Adventures'' also had considerably more story than the final release, but [[Shigeru Miyamoto]] thought that the game should have a stronger focus on gameplay and the story was simplified.<ref>{{Cite person|quote= In an example with Four Swords Adventures, I was the producer on that game, so I didn't actually put the story for that game together—that would be put together by the director of the game. And in the end on that game, as we got closer to finishing it, of course, Mr. Miyamoto then came in and upended the tea table, and we changed the story around quite a bit at the end with Four Swords Adventures. And what Mr. Miyamoto pointed out in the case of that game was that the storyline shouldn’t be something complicated that confuses the player. It should really be kind of a guideline that helps ease the player through the gameplay process and helps them understand what it is that they’re doing. So that was one example of how the gameplay was there first, and the storyline changed all the way up until the very end.|name= Eiji Aonuma|url= http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200405/N04.0517.1915.59084.htm|title= A Legend Of Zelda: The Eiji Aonuma Interview}}</ref> |
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| + | [[File:Tower of Flames FSA3.png|thumb|right|215px|The graphics portray a cross between ''A Link to the Past'' and ''The Wind Waker'']] |
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| − | Heroes will accompany the player as allies on the map. |
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| + | Graphically, the title incorporates a mixture between ''A Link to the Past'' and {{TWW}}: cel-shading and realistic elements from the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]] game that are more advanced in ''Four Swords Adventures'', such as the area's textures and colors. ''Four Swords Adventures'' features the sprites of Link from {{FS}}, although the animations were modified to mimic those of Link's sprite in ''A Link to the Past''. |
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| + | Most bosses (such as [[Phantom Ganon]], [[Helmaroc King]], and [[Big Poe (Boss)|Big Poe]]) and effects are cel-shaded like ''The Wind Waker''. |
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| − | *'''The Hero, [[Link]]''': A strong young soldier in Hyrule's Army, who possesses the Triforce of Courage. He is kind, can speak with fairies, and has a strong sense of justice. His main fighting style revolves around swordplay with a sword and shield, but he can also use fast magical weapons like the [[Magic Rod]], as well as heavy weapons like the [[Ball and Chain]]. He can even have the [[Great Fairy]] carry him around in a [[Bottle|bottle]] and attack for him. Through DLC, he can also mount [[Epona]] and fight on horseback; by scanning the Link or Toon Link [[amiibo]], he can ride on top of the [[Spinner]]. |
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| − | *'''Hyrulean General, [[Impa]]''': Attendant and vassal of Zelda. She is the leader of a [[Sheikah|family]] charged with supporting Hyrule's royal family from the shadows, and is immensely loyal to Zelda. She fights with a giant longsword, which she uses back-handed. Her fighting style consists of quick and precise attacks as well manipulating water to take the shape of weapons. Her second style uses a naginata and allows her to manipulate fire. |
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| − | *'''Sheikah Warrior, [[Sheik]]''': An individual of questionable origin, Sheik is revealed to Link and Impa during a time of great need. Though quiet and betraying very little emotion, Sheik never-the-less finds ways to make a lasting impact on fellow warriors with a very distinct way with words. Introduced as a Sheikah, Sheik is ready and able to assist Hyrule's efforts, even if Impa is highly skeptical. |
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| − | *'''The White Sorceress, [[Lana]]''': A sorceress with a deep knowledge of spells, monsters, and using spells on monsters. Lana and Cia have an unspoken hostility, even beyond the normal anger that war brings out. Lana is fiercely determined to put a halt to Cia's plans, even at the cost of her own life or happiness. Her default weapon is a book which gives her the ability to form barriers which, when shattered, can cause immense damage to enemies. Her second style is a spear allowing her to access the power of the [[Great Deku Tree]]. She can also summon giant bosses like [[King Dodongo]] or a [[Cucco]] with her Summoning Gate. |
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| − | *'''Princess of Hyrule, [[Princess Zelda|Zelda]]''': The princess of Hyrule, who leads her army against [[Cia|Cia's]]. She is very dignified and beautiful. She uses a rapier and a bow in battle as well as having a unique mechanic where she summons orbs of light in order to enhance her attacks, but can also use the Baton, which lets her use music as a weapon. |
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| − | *'''Goron Chief, [[Darunia]]''': Leader of the [[Goron]]s, Darunia is an extremely powerful force, even within his tribe. And just like all Gorons, his rock-like body makes him tough to mess with. While he can sometimes be very stubborn, he does so out of love for his Goron brothers. Darunia swings around the [[Megaton Hammer|Hammer]] like it weighs nothing at all, even though it weighs a ton! |
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| − | *'''Zora Princess, [[Princess Ruto|Ruto]]''': A bit of a tomboy, Ruto is the princess of the Zoras. She may come off as a snooty, spoiled brat, and she is, but Ruto is also quite refined and dedicated to her cause. She does what she has to in order to protect those she loves most, and that certainly includes her future husband, Link (it’s complicated). Using the [[Zora Scale]], she can summon giant waves that crash into enemies as well as create bubbles of water that she can swim through. |
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| − | *'''Princess...of Insects?, [[Agitha]]''': The self-proclaimed princess of the insect kingdom. Agitha keeps a bright smile on at all times and looks at the world through a sweeter lens than her allies. But just because she's so cheery doesn't excuse her from battle! Her parasol is her standard weapon, though her real strength resides in the bugs she summons forth in times of need. |
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| − | *'''Twilight Princess, [[Midna]]''': The Twilight Princess, who has wandered away from her family for unknown reasons. Although she is smart and kind, she has a tendency to look down on others and get into trouble because of her sharp tongue. She was turned into her current form by Cia, and thus seeks to return to her normal form. In battle, she uses magic and can summon Twilit wolves in order to ride or use as attack beasts. |
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| − | *'''The Goddess Sword, [[Fi]]''': The spirit of the [[Goddess Sword]] sealed inside the [[Statue of the Goddess]] in [[Skyloft]]. With extensive knowledge and a highly analytical mind, Fi thinks things through logically and offers advice and wisdom to whoever holds the sword. Her body is made of a blue, metal-like material. Fi floats and moves in the air, and transforms into a sword to attack. |
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| + | In the game, almost all characters and enemies are given voices, most of which were first used in {{MM}}. The voice actors from ''Ocarina of Time'' and ''The Wind Waker'' reprise their roles as [[Link]], [[Princess Zelda]], and [[Ganon]]. |
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| − | Villain characters that function the same way as heroes, having a presence on the battlefield. |
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| − | *'''The Dark Sorceress, [[Cia]]''': The Sorceress that was once tasked with maintaining the balance of the Triforce. Her jealousy of Link and Zelda causes her heart to be consumed by a dark force. She wields the Scepter. |
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| − | *'''Dragon Knight, [[Volga]]''': A warrior that traded his soul to obtain great power from Cia. He wields the Dragon Spear. |
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| − | *'''Twisted Wizard, [[Wizzro]]''': The spirit of a cursed ring, given form by Cia. He wields a Ring. |
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| − | *'''Usurper King, [[Zant]]''': An evil [[Twili]] who covets the Twilight throne. He wields Scimitars. |
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| − | *'''Demon Lord, [[Ghirahim]]''': The Demon Lord who tried to resurrect his master; the sealed leader of demons. He wields a Demon Blade. |
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| − | *'''The Demon King, [[Ganondorf]]''': The evil being that was sealed away in four pieces. He wields Great Swords. He is responsible for Cia's corruption and is the true main antagonist. |
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| − | Multiple playable characters besides Link are available - some for the very first time and each with unique moves. Some playable characters can also use different weapon types. Characters are unlocked as the player progresses through Legend Mode and Adventure Mode, and some are available as downloadable content. |
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| − | !width="19%" bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Link]]</span> |
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| − | !width="19%" bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Impa]]</span> |
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| − | !width="19%" bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Sheik]]</span> |
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| − | !width="19%" bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Lana]]</span> |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Impa.png|70px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Sheik.png|85px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Lana.png|120px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Hylian Sword: </span>[[File:Element Light (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#E0E066"> Light</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Giant Blade: </span>[[File:Element Aqua (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#70DBFF"> Water</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Harp: </span>[[File:Element Lightning (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#FFA347"> Lightning</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Book of Sorcery: </span>[[File:Element Lightning (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#FFA347"> Lightning</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Rapier: </span>[[File:Element Light (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#E0E066"> Light</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Magic Rod: </span>[[File:Element Fire (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#E06666"> Fire</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Naginata: </span>[[File:Element Fire (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#E06666"> Fire</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Spear: </span>[[File:Element Aqua (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#70DBFF"> Water</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Baton: </span>[[File:Element Lightning (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#FFA347"> Lightning</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Great Fairy: </span>[[File:Element Aqua (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#70DBFF"> Water</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Summoning Gate: </span>[[File:Element Fire (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#E06666"> Fire</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Dominion Rod: </span>[[File:Element Darkness (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#3c1463"> Darkness</span>''' {{exp|Part of the Twilight Princess DLC pack}} |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Gauntlet: </span>[[File:Element Lightning (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#FFA347"> Lightning</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Master Sword: </span>[[File:Element Light (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#E0E066"> Light</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Horse: </span> [[File:Element Light (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#E0E066"> Light</span>''' {{exp|Part of the Master Quest DLC pack}} |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Spinner: </span> [[File:Element Lightning (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#FFA347"> Lightning</span>''' {{exp|Unlocked via the Link or Toon Link amiibo}} |
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| − | !bgcolor="#5f1619"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Ganondorf]]</span> |
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| − | !bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Darunia]]</span> |
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| − | !bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Princess Ruto|Ruto]]</span> |
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| − | !bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Agitha]]</span> |
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| − | !bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Midna]]</span> |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Ganondorf.png|120px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Darunia.png|110px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Ruto.png|107px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Agitha.png|90px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Midna.png|100px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Great Swords: </span>[[File:Element Darkness (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#3c1463"> Darkness</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Hammer: </span>[[File:Element Fire (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#E06666"> Fire</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Zora Scale: </span>[[File:Element Aqua (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#70DBFF"> Water</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Parasol: </span>[[File:Element Light (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#E0E066"> Light</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Shackle: </span>[[File:Element Darkness (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#3c1463"> Darkness</span>''' |
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| − | !bgcolor="#5f1619"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Zant]]</span> |
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| − | !bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Fi]]</span> |
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| − | !bgcolor="#5f1619"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Ghirahim]]</span> |
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| − | !bgcolor="#5f1619"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Cia]]</span> {{exp|Playable as of the Version 1.3.0 Update}} |
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| − | !bgcolor="#5f1619"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Volga]]</span> {{exp|Playable as of the Version 1.3.0 Update}} |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Zant.png|170px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Fi.png|130px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Ghirahim.png|120px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Cia.png|90px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Volga.png|110px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Scimitar: </span>[[File:Element Darkness (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#3c1463"> Darkness</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Goddess Blade: </span>[[File:Element Light (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#E0E066"> Light</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Demon Blade: </span>[[File:Element Darkness (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#3c1463"> Darkness</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Scepter: </span>[[File:Element Darkness (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#3c1463"> Darkness</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Dragon Spear: </span>[[File:Element Fire (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#E06666"> Fire</span>''' |
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| − | !bgcolor="#5f1619"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Wizzro]]</span> {{exp|Playable as of the Version 1.3.0 Update}} |
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| − | !bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Midna|Twili Midna]]</span> {{exp|Part of the Twilight Princess DLC pack}} |
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| − | !bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Young Link]]</span> {{exp|Part of the Majora's Mask DLC pack}} |
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| − | !bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Tingle]]</span> {{exp|Part of the Majora's Mask DLC pack}} |
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| − | !bgcolor="#5f1619"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Ganon]]</span> {{exp|Part of the Boss DLC pack. Exclusive to one mode.}} |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Wizzro.png|150px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Twili Midna - Standard Outfit.png|90px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Young Link.png|100px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Tingle.png|140px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#{{ZWbgcolor}}|[[File:HW Ganon.png|160px]] |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Ring: </span>[[File:Element Darkness (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#3c1463"> Darkness</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1e5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Mirror: </span>[[File:Element Darkness (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#3c1463"> Darkness</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1d5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Mask: </span>[[File:Element Darkness (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#3c1463"> Darkness</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1d5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Balloon: </span>[[File:Element Fire (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#E06666"> Fire</span>''' |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1d5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Ganon's Rage: </span>[[File:Element Darkness (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#3c1463"> Darkness</span>''' {{exp|Ganon's Weapon exists only as hidden game data and cannot be unequipped or changed.}} |
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| − | !bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Cucco]]</span> {{exp|Part of the Boss DLC pack. Exclusive to one mode.}} |
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| − | !bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Tetra]]</span> {{exp|Unlocked via ''Hyrule Warriors Legends'' for the 3DS}} |
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| − | !bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|King of Hyrule]]</span> {{exp|Unlocked via ''Hyrule Warriors Legends'' for the 3DS}} |
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| − | !bgcolor="#163d5f"|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">[[Toon Link]]</span> {{exp|Unlocked via ''Hyrule Warriors Legends'' for the 3DS}} |
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| − | |bgcolor=#1d5c93|<span style="color:#FFFFFF">Cucco's Spirit: </span>[[File:Element Light (Hyrule Warriors).png|20px]]'''<span style="color:#E0E066"> Light</span>''' {{exp|The Cucco's Weapon exists only as hidden game data and cannot be unequipped or changed.}} |
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| + | ==Listings== |
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| − | ===Development=== |
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| + | ===[[Characters in Four Swords Adventures|Characters]]=== |
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| − | ''Hyrule Warriors'' was announced on December 18, 2013, on a Nintendo Direct. The game was announced as a collaboration with Koei Tecmo. As such, [[Nintendo]] president [[Satoru Iwata]] stated that the game would not be the next main series installment of ''The Legend of Zelda'' series, but rather a spinoff from the ''Dynasty Warriors'' series. The game, however, was produced by long-time ''Zelda'' developer [[Eiji Aonuma]].<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.ibtimes.com/new-zelda-game-coming-wii-u-hyrule-warriors-release-date-2014-or-2015-1515900 | title=New 'Zelda' Game Coming To Wii U: 'Hyrule Warriors' Release Date In 2014 Or 2015? | site= International Business Times}}</ref> |
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| + | ===[[Bosses in Four Swords Adventures|Bosses]]=== |
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| + | ===[[Enemies in Four Swords Adventures|Enemies]]=== |
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| + | ===[[Stages in Four Swords Adventures|Stages]]=== |
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| + | ===[[Items in Four Swords Adventures|Items and Objects]]=== |
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| + | ===[[Four Swords Adventures Translations|Translations]]=== |
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| + | ===[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures/Credits|Credits]]=== |
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| + | ===[[Glitches in Four Swords Adventures|Glitches]]=== |
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| + | ==Reception== |
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| − | ===Timeline Placement=== |
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| + | Four Swords Adventures is the least successful game in the series, selling a mere 250,000 copies in North America.{{fact}} |
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| − | [[Eiji Aonuma]] has stated that ''Hyrule Warriors'' exists as a "separate dimension" and is not part of the main series.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=Within the Zelda canon, there is the timeline, but there has always been the sense of the main story and kind of a side story. Like, Majora's Mask might be considered part of that, though it does exist as part of the timeline. With Hyrule Warriors, there is a link between the two, but it exists as a separate dimension, so it doesn't exist as part of the main canon.|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/06/11/eiji-aonuma-addresses-hyrule-warriors-place-in-the-zelda-timeline.aspx|title=Eiji Aonuma Addresses Hyrule Warriors’ Place In The Zelda Timeline|site=Game Informer}}</ref> However, he goes on to suggest that while the game does not slot into any particular part of the timeline, it has links to different periods of the timeline,<ref>{{Cite web|quote=The universe of Hyrule Warriors really is sort of a different universe and it is connected to the timeline of the Zelda series, but it is connected to several different games throughout the series. [...] We really don't want to put it in the timeline because it has links to the different parts of the timeline.|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/06/11/eiji-aonuma-addresses-hyrule-warriors-place-in-the-zelda-timeline.aspx|title=Eiji Aonuma Addresses Hyrule Warriors’ Place In The Zelda Timeline|site=Game Informer}}</ref> and that characters have been "brought together".<ref>{{Cite web|quote=Each of the characters has their own timeline, so there shouldn't be any crossover there, but maybe they've been brought together as part of that story?|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/06/11/eiji-aonuma-addresses-hyrule-warriors-place-in-the-zelda-timeline.aspx|title=Eiji Aonuma Addresses Hyrule Warriors’ Place In The Zelda Timeline|site=Game Informer}}</ref> He said that he had been thinking of it as being similar to ''{{wp|Avengers (comics)|The Avengers}}''.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=Lately I have been thinking of it similar to ''The Avengers.''|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/06/11/eiji-aonuma-addresses-hyrule-warriors-place-in-the-zelda-timeline.aspx|title=Eiji Aonuma Addresses Hyrule Warriors’ Place In The Zelda Timeline|site=Game Informer}}</ref> |
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| + | ==Trivia== |
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| − | ===Limited Editions=== |
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| + | *''Four Swords Adventures'', alike to {{FS}}, has no option of choosing a name for Link. |
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| − | [[File:HW Treasure Box Edition.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The treasure box edition]] |
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| + | *This is the only two-dimensional Zelda game to feature regular Gerudo members ([[Twinrova]] and Ganondorf are not regular members). |
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| − | Two limited editions of the game were released in Japan. The premium box edition included a copy of the game, an art book, a [[Triforce]] table clock, and the Courage and Wisdom DLC costumes set. The treasure box edition, exclusive to Amazon Japan and GAMECITY, also included the extras from the premium box, plus the Power DLC costumes set, a scarf like the one used by Link in the game, a [[Treasure Chest]] replica with sound, and a set of five postcards featuring Link, Impa, Zelda, Lana, and Ganondorf. |
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| + | *This is the first two-dimensional ''Legend of Zelda'' console game since ''A Link to the Past''. |
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| − | A Nintendo 3DS port, titled ''Hyrule Warriors Legends'', was accidentally leaked on Tecmo Koei's official Japanese YouTube channel before quickly being taken down, a couple days before the intended announcement at E3.<ref>[http://youtube.com/watch?v=C2L8Cfafrvc ゼルダ無双 ハイラルオールスターズ announcement trailer] (now private)</ref> It was later revealed at Nintendo's Digital Event at E3 2015. The port includes new features not present in the original game, as well as the inclusion of two new characters, [[Tetra]] and the [[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule|King of Hyrule]] from {{TWW}}. These characters can also be unlocked for use in the Wii U version with the purchase of the 3DS version. |
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| − | Version 1.3.0 update was released on September 30, 2014 in Japan, and on October 16, 2014 in North America and Europe. It added Cia, Volga and Wizzro as playable Warriors, as well as the option to turn off most mid-battle cutscenes. It also included certain bug fixes, including the "skin swap" glitch. |
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| − | Version 1.4.0 update was released on November 27, 2014 worldwide. It added compatibility to the game with the amiibo figures.<ref name="quote1">{{Cite web|quote= |author= Nintendo|published= November 5, 2014|retrieved=November 19, 2014|url= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkXmABkDlNE|title= Nintendo Direct 11.5.2014|site= YouTube|type=}}</ref> It also raised the level cap of Warriors to 150 and the [[Material]] limit to 999. It also added new Medals to collect and new potion types and mixtures to the Apothecary as well. In addition, it included certain bug fixes, including the "Zant blender" glitch. |
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| − | Version 1.5.0 update was released on January 29, 2015 in Japan and Europe, and on February 5, 2015 in North America. It raised the level cap of Warriors to 200, and added new Medals, Mixtures, and weapon skills. The Smithy's functionality was also expanded, allowing the option to remove skills from weapons, appraise sealed skills, and sell weapons without having to reach the storage limit first. It also introduced a bug that slowed down load times. |
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| − | Version 1.6.1 update was released on March 26, 2015 in Europe, and on April 2, 2015 in North America. It included certain bug fixes for improved game stability.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= Tables61|published= March 26, 2015|retrieved=March 26, 2015|url= https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYQHAAABAACNUKFBuifdJw|title= Descriptive... i guess the OoB glitch has been fixed? Maybe the max rupee glitch?|site= Miiverse|type=}}</ref> |
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| − | Version 1.7.0 update was released on June 16, 2015 in North America. It added the Classic Tunic costume for Link to coincide with the E3 announcement of ''Hyrule Warriors Legends'' on the 3DS.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= |author= Shawn Taylor|published= June 16, 2015|retrieved=June 17, 2015|url= http://nintendonews.com/2015/06/hyrule-warriors-version-1-7-0-update-classic-tunic/|title= Hyrule Warriors Version 1.7.0 Update Adds Classic Tunic|site= NintendoNews|type=}}</ref> It also added compatibility with ''Hyrule Warriors Legends'' in preparation for its future release, making it possible to transfer Tetra and the King of Hyrule over.{{fact}} |
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| − | In the UK, Link and Zelda's ''Ocarina of Time'' costumes were included as a pre-order bonus from {{wp|Shopto.net}}, and their ''Twilight Princess'' costumes were included in the Limited Edition release of the game. Their ''Skyward Sword'' costumes were never released as a pre-order bonus. Ganondorf's costumes were available through the same Club Nintendo promotion as in North America. In Greece, Link's and Zelda's ''Twilight Princess'' costumes were a pre-order bonus from Nortec.{{fact}} |
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| − | Four DLC packs for ''Hyrule Warriors'' have been released. They include the ''Master Quest'' pack, the ''Twilight Princess'' pack, the ''Majora's Mask'' pack, and the Boss pack. They are a series of paid expansions that includes numerous additions; including new characters, weapons, Scenarios and Adventure Mode maps.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Nintendo Everything |published= Aug. 14, 2014 |url=http://nintendoeverything.com/hyrule-warriors-to-be-supported-with-more-characters-weapons-and-scenarios/ |title=Hyrule Warriors will be supported with more characters, weapons, and scenarios|site=NintendoEverything.com}}</ref> |
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| − | Prior to October 16, 2014, the four DLC packs could all be pre-purchased as a bundle through the "Hero of Hyrule" Pack on the Nintendo eShop. The packs came at a discounted price of $19.99, and also included a [[Dark Link]] costume for Link for immediate use.<ref name="quote2">{{Cite web|author=Nintendo|url=http://www.zelda.com/hyrule-warriors/dlc/|title=Hyrule Warriors – Expand your adventure with DLC packs|site=Zelda.com}}</ref> The DLC packs would download automatically upon their release date. The Dark Link costume is also available for use if all four packs are bought separately outside of the "Hero of Hyrule" Pack. In Japan only, individual items from a pack can be purchased alone. |
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| − | #The '''''Majora's Mask pack''''' was released on January 29, 2015 in Japan and Europe, and on February 5, 2015 in North America.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= It arrives in the West on 5th February in North America and 29th January in Europe.|author= Thomas Whitehead|published= January 19, 2015|retrieved=January 23, 2015|url= http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/01/hyrule_warriorsnmajoras_mask_pack_dlc_and_update_details_emerge|title= Hyrule Warriors Majora's Mask Pack DLC and Update Details Emerge|site= Nintendo Life|type=}}</ref> It costs $7.99. It includes two new playable characters, [[Tingle]] and [[Young Link]], a new Adventure Mode map, costumes for Impa and Sheik based on their appearances in ''Ocarina of Time'', and a third costume based on [[Skull Kid]] for Lana.<ref name="quote2" /> |
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The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures is the eleventh installment of the Zelda series. It incorporates a graphical style that combines Four Swords and A Link to the Past. It is the only console Zelda title to date to incorporate multiplayer elements into its main campaign. Because of its single player elements, Four Swords Adventures is also the first game in the series to allow a single player to control more than one Link at once, and it utilizes various methods to allow the player to make use of the four Links, such as formations. Also, it is the only title to break locations and temples up into succinct, separate stages and levels which can be replayed even after beating them once. The game itself, though an innovation in Zelda gameplay, is heavily inspired by the music, graphics, and locations of A Link to the Past.
Story
Intro
The Maidens opening a portal to the Four Sword Sanctuary
One night, an ominous cloud covers Hyrule, throwing fear into the people.[1] Princess Zelda calls upon her most trusted childhood friend, Link. She wants to check up on the Four Sword, fearing that the seal that imprisoned the evil wind sorcerer Vaati inside of it at the end of Four Swords might have weakened. Inside the castle they meet up with the gathered six Maidens, whose purpose is to protect Hyrule as well as the Four Sword Sanctuary.[2] With the help of the maidens Zelda summons a portal to the sanctuary.
However, before they get a chance to enter, a dark figure that looks like Link appears. The Dark Link seals away the six maidens and Zelda in a dark crystal, before he retreats into the portal leading to the sanctuary. Link is left with no choice but to follow. Arriving at the sanctuary, the dark Link taunts Link into pulling the Four Sword, resulting in Link splitting into four copies of himself. Likewise, the seal on Vaati is broken, and he slowly creeps forward with a maniacal laugh. The four Links do not get a chance to follow the Dark Link before being thrown away from the scene by Vaati’s magic.
Hyrulean Adventure
The four Links are awoken by Kaepora Gaebora, who calmly informs them of the situation and what they must do, which is to first rescue the six maidens. Shadow Link, as he calls him, has spread chaos in Hyrule, scorching villages and throwing them into the dark world. Traveling across Hyrule they witness the chaos brought about by Vaati and Shadow Link, and in order to release the dark seals placed by Vaati the four Links must collect force gems in order to properly power up the Four Swords and grant it the power to repel evil.[3]
After rescuing the Green maiden, she tells the four Links about the four Royal Jewels which is needed to reach the in Realm of the Heavens, where Zelda is being held. They were divided among four Knights of Hyrule, known to have valiantly defended Hyrule, but they have mysteriously disappeared.[4] The four Links eventually find them, who reveal they have been cursed and thrown in the Dark World.
Hyrule as seen from the stage selection
It is revealed that the one who is ultimately behind everything is a mighty foe who is not Vaati, but rather, someone using him.[5] Once the four Links reach the part of Hyrule which has been transformed into the Dark World, they discover from the White Maiden that there was once a Dark Mirror in which an ancient tribe was sealed. The mirror was being kept away from the world in a "forest temple".[6] They believe the mirror to be the source of the Shadow Links. Rumors also reach them of a King of Darkness named Ganon.
Upon reaching the temple where the mirror is being held, their suspicion is confirmed, as the Mirror has indeed been stolen. The Red maiden who is rescued there, reveals that she knows of a man named Ganondorf of the Gerudo tribe, but finds it unlikely that he is the cause of the recent events.[7]Traveling to the desert, they find out from the peaceful Gerudo tribe that Ganondorf recently flouted their laws and left for the sacred pyramids.[8] Following his footsteps, it is revealed that Ganondorf had obtained a powerful ancient weapon which would make him a King of Darkness.[9]
After rescuing all six maidens, Link heads towards the Tower's location which has been cursed by the power of darkness, making it Frozen Hyrule.[10] Pushing through the snow storm, they liberates the final Knight, who tells them to rescue Zelda and save Hyrule from the darkness,[11] after giving them the last of the Royal Jewels. The Tower of Winds is called forth using the power of the jewels, giving the party entry to the Realm of the Heavens.[12] Once the party has climbed the Tower, Princess Zelda is finally rescued. In the Realms of the Heavens, the four Links makes their final battle with their dark doppelganger Shadow Link as they secure the Dark Mirror. Princess Zelda uses her power to create a rainbow bridge, allowing them to enter the Palace of Winds.
Inside, they encounter Vaati, and after a great battle, they defeat him. With Vaati gone, the Palace of Winds starts to collapse, as it relied on his magic to keep itself in the sky. The party retreats back to the Tower of Winds. Once there, they hear the voice of the culprit behind everything, Ganondorf, who mocks Vaati attempting to stop them. The party escapes the palace and down through the Tower of Winds, which at this point has also started to collapse. Just before reaching the exit, the floor beneath them collapses, and they fall into a dark room. Ganondorf then appears as a patch of darkness. Zelda tries to seal him away but fails, and once again Zelda is taken captive. Assuming the shape of a pig and the final battle between the four Links and Ganon commences. Midway through the battle, Zelda is freed, and together they defeat Ganon. With the combined power of the six maidens, Ganon is ultimately sealed away in the Four Sword.
In the aftermath of the journey, the Four Sword is laid to rest again in the Four Sword Sanctuary, and the four Links join back into one single Link. The six maidens and Zelda form a pyramid-like barrier around the Sword so that no one might touch it again. Outside the castle, celebration is at hand, signaling peace, and Link seem to be greeted by the crowd as a true hero.
Timeline Placement
Four Swords Adventures is the second of the three games (and the third chronologically) in the so-called "Four Swords Trilogy".[13] It was long assumed to be a direct sequel to Four Swords, one reason being that the Four Swords Adventures intro does not refer to the hero of the Four Swords backstory by name, whereas the heroes of Four Swords and Four Swords Adventures are both referred to as Link, giving the impression that the games feature the same hero. However, the official timeline revealed in Hyrule Historia shows that Four Swords Adventures takes place much later, hundreds of years after Twilight Princess in the "Child Timeline."[14]
Hyrule Historia describes the Ganondorf of this game to be a different Ganondorf from the one appearing in Template:OOT and Twilight Princess, having been reincarnated after being defeated by the Hero Chosen by the Gods,[14] similar to how multiple incarnations of Link and Zelda have appeared throughout the Zelda series.
Gameplay
This title is unique in having two main styles of gameplay, Single Player and Multiplayer. Even as a Single Player game, there will be four Links to control. The game mechanics ease this feat by having four set Battle Formations for the Links to battle with. When not in formation, one can choose to have the remaining Links follow him or stay seated until switching between them. As a multiplayer with four players, each player will control their own Link. A competitive atmosphere is achieved by the stages ranking and rewarding everyone upon completion, as well as the ability to attack one another. With fewer than four players, one may pick up an extra Link to control.
The GameCube controller can be used only in Single Player. Multiplayer requires the use of GameBoy Advances. While off of the main screen, the player will be able to see game action on the GameBoy Advance screen.
Shadow Battle is the multiplayer battle mode, an alternative to the multiplayer co-op gameplay. The Links battle one another in death matches.
The Japanese and Korean versions features a mode that follows the story of The Wind Waker called Navi Trackers; however, in both releases, only Japanese voice acting for Tetra and her crew was included.
Game Information
Development
The game, originally titled Four Swords for Nintendo GameCube,[15] was first shown at E3 2003 alongside Tetra's Trackers (later renamed Navi Trackers) as separate games.[16] It was announced later that year that both games, plus a new one called Shadow Battle, would be included in the same disc. However, only the Hyrulean Adventure and Shadow Battle modes were included in non-Japanese versions of the game.
Four Swords Adventures originally featured graphics and sprites based on A Link to the Past. The game also featured a Magic Meter,[17] no item slots, and no numbers indicating in which ranking each Link is. Instead of collecting Force Gems, the Links originally collected Rupees.[15] Four Swords Adventures also had considerably more story than the final release, but Shigeru Miyamoto thought that the game should have a stronger focus on gameplay and the story was simplified.[18]
Graphics
The graphics portray a cross between A Link to the Past and The Wind Waker
Graphically, the title incorporates a mixture between A Link to the Past and The Wind Waker: cel-shading and realistic elements from the SNES game that are more advanced in Four Swords Adventures, such as the area's textures and colors. Four Swords Adventures features the sprites of Link from Four Swords, although the animations were modified to mimic those of Link's sprite in A Link to the Past.
Most bosses (such as Phantom Ganon, Helmaroc King, and Big Poe) and effects are cel-shaded like The Wind Waker.
Audio
In the game, almost all characters and enemies are given voices, most of which were first used in Majora's Mask. The voice actors from Ocarina of Time and The Wind Waker reprise their roles as Link, Princess Zelda, and Ganon.
Completion Records
Main article: Speedrun Records
| Time | Performer | Date | Notes |
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| Category | Runner | Time | Date |
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| Any% | NaviLyn | 2h 1m 48s | June 29, 2022 |
Listings
Characters
Bosses
Enemies
Stages
Items and Objects
Translations
Credits
Glitches
Hacks
Reception
Four Swords Adventures is the least successful game in the series, selling a mere 250,000 copies in North America.[citation needed]
Trivia
- Four Swords Adventures, alike to Four Swords, has no option of choosing a name for Link.
- This is the only two-dimensional Zelda game to feature regular Gerudo members (Twinrova and Ganondorf are not regular members).
- This is the first two-dimensional Legend of Zelda console game since A Link to the Past.
- Unlike traditional Zelda games, acquired items cannot be kept.
- The four Links can only have one secondary item at a time and must sacrifice one secondary item for another (e.g. dropping the Boomerang to acquire the Slingshot).
- Bracelets and Heart Containers are only used for one stage.
- Hidden in the game's files is a streaming audio file named "smw.ast". Playing it with the appropriate Winamp plugins (vgmstream) will reveal that the file is actually the Super Mario Bros. theme, specifically the secret theme found in Super Mario World.[19]
- Contrary to popular belief, the Navi Trackers mode was, in fact, released outside of Japan, but only in South Korea. This is because the Korean version was a repackaging of the Japanese version, with only the region coding changed and the outer boxart and a card explaining controls translated.
Gallery
The following is a gallery regrouping all of the currently hosted images of Gallery:Four Swords Adventures.
External links
References
- ↑ "…dark clouds covered all of Hyrule. Ominous clouds that filled all those who saw them with fear... A sense of dread swept across the land." — Narrator (Four Swords Adventures)
- ↑ "The six maidens who guard Hyrule are gathered here in the castle… I'm worried about the seal that binds the wind sorcerer Vaati." — Princess Zelda (Four Swords Adventures)
- ↑ "Find the six shrine maidens and Princess Zelda, and you will also find Vaati. As for that dark shadow... Let's call him Shadow Link. That one is up to no good. Your sword is weak, but you can restore its power by infusing it with Force Gems." — Kaepora Gaebora (Four Swords Adventures)
- ↑ "In Hyrule, four sacred jewels can open the path to the Realm of the Heavens. The safety of these jewels has for ages been entrusted to the Knights of Hyrule. And yet, in these dark times, the knights are nowhere to be seen..." — Green Maiden (Four Swords Adventures)
- ↑ "Yet the one who enshrouded me in darkness was not Vaati! It was... Ah! If the one who enchanted me and turned the jewel into a dark portal wanted Vaati restored... His goal must be to use Vaati to remake Hyrule into a land of darkness." — Green Knight (Four Swords Adventures)
- ↑ "Long ago, a dark tribe invaded Hyrule. They were defeated and imprisoned within the mirror. The tribe's mirror prison was then secreted away and hidden in the forest temple to sever its connection to this world." — White Maiden (Four Swords Adventures)
- ↑ "Ganon... I've heard that name before. No wait... It was Ganondorf... But, no... That man was of the Gerudo tribe. I can't imagine these creatures worshipping some desert nomad. There's a Gerudo village in the desert. I doubt there is any connection, but it cannot hurt to check the village." — Red Maiden (Four Swords Adventures)
- ↑ " Curse that Ganondorf! He broke our laws and left for the pyramid..." — One of the Gerudo (Four Swords Adventures)
- ↑ "Do you think the person who took this trident was... Ganondorf?!? The King of Darkness is not Vaati?" — Red Maiden (Four Swords Adventures)
- ↑ "The power of darkness has halted the flow of time here, and winter lingers on." — Shrine Maidens (Four Swords Adventures)
- ↑ "Yet if you do not dispel that darkness, true peace will never return to Hyrule. The fate of Princess Zelda-- and all of Hyrule--rests in your hands!" — Purple Knight (Four Swords Adventures)
- ↑ "Now, give us the four royal jewels... Hear me, heavens... Hear me, earth... Heed the light of the royal jewels enshrined here, and restore to us... the Tower of Winds!!" — Shrine Maidens (Four Swords Adventures)
- ↑ "Long ago, in the kingdom of Hyrule, a wind sorcerer named Vaati appeared. Vaati terrorized the people of Hyrule and kidnapped many beautiful girls from their homes. When all hope seemed lost, a young boy carrying little more than a sword appeared. According to the legends, when the boy drew his sword, he split into four, the four-who-are-one worked together to vanquish Vaati. The hero used his sword to bind Vaati in a remote area of Hyrule. The people christened the blade the Four Sword and built a shrine around it. There it remained undisturbed for many years. Ages flowed by... The wind sorcerer Vaati broke free of his prison and kidnapped Zelda, the princess of Hyrule. Princess Zelda's childhood friend Link used the power of the Four Sword to defeat Vaati and seal him away once again. And, for a time, the people of Hyrule believed that their land was safe. Until..." — Introduction (Four Swords Adventures)
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 Names in Other Regions 
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Japanese | Template:Japanese | The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Plus |
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German | The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures | |
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Korean | 젤다의 전설 4개의 검+ | |
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