The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD will be releasing into stores in just over a month. While the vast majority of the title will be unchanged from the original Gamecube release, there have been several rather significant gameplay changes announced. Nintendo has followed-up on these new features with a press release to highlight and expand upon the modifications.
Wii U GamePad
- Gyroscopic item control is back.
- The Gamepad can be used to view the entirety of a dungeon’s map
- Will feature off-screen play
- The camera can be freely controlled through the right stick
Miiverse stamps
- A whopping 50 total stamps
- Designs include the Hyrulian alphabet, characters faces, and more
- Stamps can be posted to the Miiverse while still in the game
Hard mode
- World is mirrored. Not sure if it is mirrored from the Gamecube or the Wii version.
- Link takes 2X as much damage
- No recovery hearts
Wolf Link amiibo
- Can be used to fast track loading of your adventure. Simply scan it and instantly start the game.
- Includes a checkpoint system that can be used to jump around the game.
Ghost Torch
- Used for finding poes. Can be used to pinpoint their exact location during the day.
Ganondorf amiibo
- Can be used to greatly increase the game’s difficulty. Link will take 4X the usual damage. Lasts until the game is shut down.
Additional Changes
- Horseback riding and swimming are being improved.
- Less Tears of Light are required to clear the Twilight covered areas.