Heroes of Hyrule
Nintendo DS · RPG
Heroes of Hyrule
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Retro Studios |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | The Legend of Zelda |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Released for the Nintendo DS, Heroes of Hyrule is a role-playing game developed by Retro Studios.
It is part of the The Legend of Zelda series; on the DS you can also try The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland. The series also appears on other systems with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES) and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Heroes of Hyrule is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Heroes of Hyrule FAQ
Who made Heroes of Hyrule?
It was developed by Retro Studios.
Is Heroes of Hyrule multiplayer?
No. Heroes of Hyrule is a single-player game.
How long does Heroes of Hyrule take to play?
As a role-playing game, Heroes of Hyrule typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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