The Legend of Zelda It is one of the most beloved sagas in the world of video games, as well as one of the oldest. It is for these two reasons that other studies have taken mechanical – or even Zelda design elements – to develop their titles.
Very similar to what happened with the souls saga and the souls-like; we could say that over the years, the zelda saga It has influenced the development of numerous video games. That is why, in this article we will talk about 6 Perfect Games for Zelda Fans.
1. TUNIC
Let’s start by talking about a brilliant game both in terms of art and gameplay. TUNIC was originally released for consoles Microsoft and to PC in 2022. However, this would arrive that same year for the rest of the platforms.
TUNIC it’s a game of action-adventure con isometric view. It was developed by the Canadian Andrew Shouldice and published by Finji. What stands out most about this title at first glance is its low poly art style and his intricate level design. In both respects, TUNIC has a lot in common with Zelda: Link´s Awakening.
TUNIC (2022)
The Legend of Zelda: Link´s Awakening (2019)
Both titles put you in the shoes of a character who has just arrived in a mysterious and unknown place. To advance in the game, we will have to explore a world full of secondary roads and dungeons. Obviously, both have their combat sections and puzzles. However, the true essence of these titles is focused on offering the player a feeling of adventure
TUNIC achieves this and adds some souls-like mechanics. In this way, it offers the player a challenging, yet enjoyable experience. TUNIC it is available on the eShop At a price of 27,99$.
2. RiME
RiME is a game developed by the Spanish studio Tequila Works. This title is an adventure game, away from the more conventional action. Instead, RiME offers us an immersive adventure full of puzzles and platforms.
In the artistic aspect, this game is simply beautiful, as is its soundtrack. Both elements try to create an immersive experience, where the player plays a young man who has to escape from an island and break a curse. To do this, the player must explore every corner of the island and unravel each of its mysteries. If we had to compare it, we would say that this game is a mix between Zelda Breath of the Wild y Journey.
Journey (2012)
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
RiME (2017)
RiME is an ideal game for those people who like adventure games focused on exploration and narrative. This game is Available on the Nintendo eShop At a price of 34,99$.
3. Moonlighter
The next position on this list is occupied by another Spanish game. Moonlighter it’s a roguelite developed by Digital Sun Games. both his pixel art aesthetics like its dungeon design, it reminds us of games like The Legend of Zelda: Link´s Awakening y The Minish Cap.
The Legend of Zelda: Link´s Awakening DX (1998)
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (2004)
Moonlighter puts us in the shoes of Will, a young merchant who dreams of becoming a great adventurer and deciphering the secret hidden in the dungeons near his town. To achieve this purpose, we must first go into the dungeons and explore them to get resources. This will not be an easy task because they will wait for us inside an infinity of traps and enemies able to kill us.
On the other hand, during the day, we can sell the items we have collected in the dungeons in our store. In this way, we will be able to collect enough gold to improve our weapons, among other things.
Moonlighter (2018)
Moonlighter It is a game that can be challenging. Your dungeons will be procedurally generated on each run. In this way, each game that we start will be totally different from the previous one, making us feel like that daring adventure that Will dreams of becoming. This title is available on the eShop by 3,74$.
4. Inmortal Fenyx Rising
Inmortal Fenyx Rising is – without a doubt – the best title that has been developed Ubisoft in the last 5 years, excepting maybe Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope.
This title is the perfect combination of the exploration and puzzle mechanics of Zelda Breath of the Wild with combat system Assassin´s Creed Odyssey. In fact, it was developed by the creators of the latter.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017)
Inmortal Fenyx Rising (2020)
Inmortal Fenyx Rising allows us explore an open world full of mythological creatures and monsters. We will embody a demigod or demigoddess on their mission to rescue all the gods of Olympus and defeat the Titan Typhon.
However, what this game stands out the most for is its visual section and its world design. We will can move freely around the stage: running, climbing, swimming, and even flying… In short, if you liked Zelda Breath of the Wild, you cannot miss the opportunity to play Immortal Fenyx Rising. This available on the eShop for only 11,99$. you can also try the demo
5. Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is a cult title developed by Brace Yourself Games. This same study would later develop Cadence of Hyrulea crossover between The Legend of Zelda y Crypt of the NecroDancer.
Crypt of the NecroDancer (2015)
Cadence of Hyrule (2019)
Both titles are games based on rhythm and they focus on dungeon exploration in the purest style roguelite. Two things that stand out Crypt of the NecroDancer son its pixel art aesthetic y its particular gameplay. This is linked with music of the title, which we must follow to advance through the dungeon and defeat our enemies, who will also move to the rhythm of it.
if you liked Cadence of HyruleSurely this game will make you fall in love. Crypt of the Necrodancer it is available on the eShop by 19,99$.
6. Legend of the Skyfish
Finally. we will talk about Legend of the Skyfish; a title developed by Mgaia Studio. This title has a certain air of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Wakerboth for its narrative premise and for its setting.
Legend of the Skyfish presents us with a maritime dystopia, where humanity has been enslaved after waking up to the sea monster skyfish. Our protagonist will have to face this creature with the only help of Moonwhale and of a fishing rod. This last object will be very important during our adventure; since it will work as a weapon and as a hook to move around the stage.
Legend of the Skyfish (2016)
Legend of the Skyfish It is a title with a great artistic section and a deeper story than it may appear at first glance. An ode to the sea and its mythology. This game is available on the eShop At a price of 7,99$.
These 6 games Despite being very different from each other, they share that gameplay and adventurous spirit that has characterized la saga The Legend of Zelda. So, if you don’t know what to play until Tears of the Kingdom comes out and you have “Zelda monkey”you already know that you can find these 6 titles in the Nintendo eShop.
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