Hyrule Warriors details and high-res screenshots

Nintendo has released high-resolution screenshots and first English details about Hyrule Warriors, its upcoming Dynasty Warriors-style Legend of Zela developed in cooperation with Tecmo Koei‘s Omega Force and Team Ninja studios.

Players will control Link, Impa, and “many other surprising playable characters”—each with their own signature weapons and action animations—as they face against the evil sorceress Cia, and her army, to rescue the captive Princess Zelda.

The first stage is set in Hyrule Field, a location that should be familiar to fans of the Zelda series. Each stage’s gameplay structure will bear close resemblence to the Dynasty Warriors games. Players will be tasked with reclaiming areas by defeating hordes of enemies. And while new enemies like Cia appear, old enemies like Bokoblins and Lizalfos will also return.

Find the game’s official website summary below.

Cut down entire legions of enemies as Link, Impa and other Legend of Zelda characters using over-the-top powerful Dynasty Warriors-style moves. This tour de force through the beloved locales of Hyrule will have you battling the fiercest enemies in Zelda history. Think tactically and conquer missions in the most efficient way you can to save Hyrule!

The delicate balance of the Triforce has been disrupted, and Hyrule Kingdom is once again being torn apart by a dark power, this time lead by Sorceress Cia. Now it’s up to the legendary hero Link to face hordes of enemies and find the missing Princess Zelda. Advance the story to unlock new playable characters with unique moves and weapon types. Collect Rupees and other useful items to upgrade weapons and craft badges, which you can use to bolster each warrior’s abilities. Then unleash the full power of your attacks with intense combos to clear wave after wave of Bokoblin hordes. You’ll have to get your gloves dirty to save Hyrule this time.

• Play as fan-favorite characters like Link and Impa for the first time in the series!
• Battle the fiercest Legend of Zelda enemies across Hyrule’s most famous locales.
• Lay waste to your opponents with brutally efficient attacks and intense combos
• Think tactically and complete missions in the most efficient way possible

View the screenshots at the gallery.

Hyrule Warriors is due out for Wii U on August 14 in Japan, and this year in North America and Europe.

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