【Watch Wet Woman in the Wind (2016)】

Whoever decided to imbue The Watch Wet Woman in the Wind (2016)Legend of Zeldawith rhythm-based combat is an absolute genius.

Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the Necrodanceris the catchiest game I've ever played. A unique thing to say about a video game, but it's true. The game's tunes and grooves have anchored themselves into my soul, and even after stepping away for a few hours, I'm still nodding my head to the beat of one of the overworld songs.

From the creators behind Crypt of the Necrodancer, Cadence of Hyruleis one of the most inventive Zelda games to date, working kind of like a classic 2D Zelda game but with a persistent soundtrack that guides the way players move and fight. The key is staying on beat.

At the start of Cadence of Hyrule, I was having a hard time wrapping my head around the entire gist of the game. I understood that I was supposed to move with the beat of the music, it just took me a minute to get used to this different way of approaching a Zelda game.

This is probably because I never played Crypt of the Necrodancer, but after playing Cadence of Hyrule, I'm determined to give it a shot. Because once I got the hang of everything, I didn't want to stop playing.

Mashable Top Stories Stay connected with the hottest stories of the day and the latest entertainment news. Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thanks for signing up!

Composer Danny Baranowsky, who did the soundtracks for indie darlings Super Meat Boy, The Binding of Isaac, and Crypt of the Necrodancer, deftly remixed and retooled some of the Zelda series' most iconic tracks into what we hear in Cadence of Hyrule.

Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

The new takes on well-known songs like the overworld theme, the Lost Woods theme, and various dungeon themes take Zelda's sound into directions that previous games never dared, injecting genres like jazz, metal, and electronica into songs fans have hummed for decades.

Not only is the world filled with these great tracks that keep the action moving forward, the Hyrule of Cadence of Hyrulehas caught the music bug itself as the villain Octavo has brought instruments of power to a handful of classic Zelda bosses, with creative results.

Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

The whole game is kind of like a rhythm puzzle as players control Zelda, Link, and the original character Cadence around Hyrule, figuring out enemies' timed patterns to take them out to the beat of the music. Plus there are actual musical puzzles that reward special items and pieces of heart containers.

Despite it being a unique approach to a Zelda adventure, Cadence of Hyruledoesn't feel out of place at all. Zelda has always had a special relationship with music.

SEE ALSO: Zelda might finally get her moment in 'Breath of the Wild' sequel

Games like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and The Wind Wakerhave Link playing various songs all the time to affect the world and interact with certain objects and characters. Link's Awakeningsees Link running around Hyrule collecting instruments to advance the story forward. And you can't ignore the fact that every Zelda game has amazing scene-setting music.

Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

The pairing of The Legend of Zeldaand Crypt of the Necrodancerwas a mash-up I never expected, but it's a compelling experience that manages to succeed in every possible way.

---

Featured Video For You

---

Here's how to make your very own DIY Link costume

---

Topics Gaming Nintendo Nintendo Switch

• Tech
• Digital Culture
• Deals
• Games
• Entertainment
• Science
• Shopping
• Social Good

• Sony launches new flagship XM6 headphones: Order them now
• The 1966: Spring’s Smartest Tee by Sadie Stein
• The Man Who Saw Tomorrow by Rachael Maddux
• It Is Hoped by Sadie Stein
• 10 Tech Predictions for 2017
• The best female masturbation positions that aren't like the ones you see in porn
• The Magnetic Fields Tour Diary, Part 3 by Emma Straub
• Job Aspirations; Forgiveness by Lorin Stein
• The State of PC Gaming in 2016
• Flannery O’Connor and the Habit of Art by Kelly Gerald

• Subtitles are the future. Sorry, caption haters.
• How to setup a VPN on Playstation
• 'Ghostbusters: Afterlife' is a soulless ode to nepotism
• Woman trolls her husband for a month with Alanis Morissette lyrics
• Apple Watch bands gets a spring fashion update
• This kangaroo just wants to touch a golf flag and who can blame him
• Interactive map shows how state abortion bans might impact reproductive healthcare access
• Are Toad and Toadette bumping uglies?
• 'Eternals' brings great new heroes to the MCU but leaves us wondering why
• Henry Cavill pays tribute to his moustache in a glorious Instagram video

• Best Apple deal: Save $19 on AirTag 4
• An Event in the Stairwell by Clancy Martin
• Black and White and Red All Over by Sadie Stein
• Watching nature movies may actually boost your mood
• Today's Hurdle hints and answers for April 17, 2025
• Happy Golden Anniversary! by Sadie Stein
• Libraries take to TikTok to grow community, education, and a cultural shift
• Last Blockbuster store is now on Airbnb for a nostalgic '90s sleepover
• This is the fattest of the extremely fat bears
• Trump mispronounced Thailand as 'Thighland' and the puns ran wild

• Bargaining For the Common Good
• Bumble rolls out new Spotify "Top Artist" integration
• The disturbing underbelly of the 'step' porn trend
• PEN Presents: “Reviewing Translations” by Sadie Stein
• Amazon Pet Day: All the best deals
• Remembering Sendak, Gaining Honors by Sadie Stein
• Google will delete inactive accounts this year
• Wordle today: Here's the answer and hints for May 15
• This is the fattest of the extremely fat bears
• Things We Love: Vallejo, Factory Records, and ‘The Lonely Doll’ by The Paris Review