Echo Games found a niche audience with their rhythm-roguelike hybrid Rhythm Fighter when it was released on Steam last year. Soon, you’re finally able to pummel enemies to the beat while on the go when it makes its debut on the Nintendo Switch. The musical brawler takes a bit of inspiration from megahit Crypt of the NecroDancer
Cadence of Hyrule
Brace Yourself Games, the developer behind the rhythmic dungeon crawler Crypt of the NecroDancer announced near the end of September that the indie title will be receiving the physical treatment early of next year. The developer may be more recognizable for their partnership with Nintendo developing Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Feat. The Legend of
The demo build for No Straight Roads presents an interesting world with charming character designs and writing with music that keeps the presentation strong through the first hour and a half of the game that the demo build encompasses. Sadly, the gameplay itself doesn’t live up to the same standards. Off the bat, No Straight
As 2019 comes to a close, DualShockers and our staff are reflecting on this year’s batch of games and what were their personal highlights within the last year. Unlike the official Game of the Year 2019 awards for DualShockers, there are little-to-no-rules on our individual Top 10 posts. For instance, any game — not just
This summer, when you were playing through Brace Yourself Games’ excellent Zelda spin-off Cadence of Hyrule, did you catch yourself wondering “why is Octavo trying to take over Hyrule”? If so, the developers have some great news for you. Starting today, the team has released a new, free update called ‘Octavo’s Ode‘, which reveals the
One of the more surprising reveals from Nintendo this year in one of its recent Nintendo Directs was the reveal that Crypt of the NecroDancer and The Legend of Zelda–a game that heavily inspired it–would be crossing over in the upcoming Cadence of Hyrule. If you’re looking forward to the retro-styled crossover, it appears you won’t have to
Of all the games unveiled during Nintendo’s Direct this past March, Cadence of Hyrule – Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring the Legend of Zelda (that’s the full, extremely long official title of the game) was one of the more surprising announcements. When it was revealed, Nintendo simply stated that it was due out on Switch later
Vectronom is an upcoming rhythm-based platformer from developer Ludopium and publisher ARTE France. The game features colorful visuals, hypnotic electronic music, and buttery smooth platforming gameplay. Give the launch teaser a look below. Vectronom is the first game from independent studio Ludopium. That said, don’t let their lack of experience fool you. The game has already pulled
One of the biggest surprises of yesterday’s Nindies Presentation was Cadence of Hyrule – Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda. While I never played the original, the rhythm based dungeon crawler has always been one my radar. It is also especially surprising in this game’s case that Nintendo was willing let indie
Google isn’t the only big company with announcements during GDC 2019—Nintendo unveiled some indies (ahem, Nindies) coming soon to the Switch. With reports and rumors of a closer relationship between Nintendo and Microsoft, this Nindies Showcase started off with the surprising confirmation of Cuphead for the Switch. Previously exclusive to Xbox One and PC, Switch