Nintendo and Brace Yourself Games surprised everyone with a free update for Cadence of Hyrule – Octavo’s Ode.
A free update for Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer featuring The Legend of Zelda is out now, and includes the following new contents:
- Octavo’s Ode: a new storyline starring the game’s villain, Octavo. Attack enemies using his Golden Lute and uncover Octavo’s true intentions for taking over Hyrule.
- Dungeon Mode: test your mettle in this challenging new mode where you’ll face the toughest foes!
Be sure you beat the main game first though!
Discover Octavo's true intentions for taking over Hyrule in 'Octavo's Ode', a new storyline that's available now via a free software update for #CadenceofHyrule! 🎶 pic.twitter.com/TX1J7uF6lU
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) December 18, 2019
About Octavo’s Ode
Octavo’s Ode is an entirely new storyline for Cadence of Hyrule. This adds Octavo, the villain, as a playable character. Once you select him, you’ll try and use his unique abilities to take over the kingdom. It begins with Octavo stealing thread from a fortune teller in the game and using the Tri Force to create a Golden Lute.
His goal is to find a champion to defeat Ganon.
This brings the total playable character count up to five. Previously, Cadence of Hyrule allowed people to play as Link, Zelda, Cadence, and Yves the Deku Scrub. Like those four, Octavo has his own unique abilities, like a Golden Lute, to make you rethink how to successfully survive this version of Hyrule. When Octavo uses his instrument, it damages enemies in three spaces around him.
About Cadence Of Hyrule
Keep the beat to keep Hyrule from meeting certain doom in Cadence of Hyrule – Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda on Nintendo Switch. Discover a one-of-a-kind rhythmic action-adventure that combines the gameplay of Crypt of the NecroDancer with the unique setting and music of The Legend of Zelda series.
Hyrule won’t save itself
The king of Hyrule has been forced into slumber by a villainous threat that’s determined to spread a cacophony of enchanted music across the land.
Start your quest as Crypt of the NecroDancer’s heroine Cadence, then, once you’ve got the basics down, choose to play as either Link or Princess Zelda to carry on your journey. Explore a randomly generated overworld and dungeons on a quest to protect the world in this action-packed adventure with a rhythmic twist!
Navigate the mystifying Lost Woods, wander the streets of Kakariko Village, and visit many memorable locales from The Legend of Zelda series. You might even see a familiar face or two on your travels!
Get your groove on!
In Cadence of Hyrule, every beat of each remixed tune is a chance for you – and your enemies – to move from square to square, attack, defend and unleash spells. Time your movements to the music and on-screen beat bar to strategically outstep Octoroks, Lizalfos and even Lynels in rhythmic combat.
