You'll use a boat to move from one island to another, there are bombs and arrows to collect (fire one through flame to create fire arrows), smash ceramic pots, cut tufts of grass with the sword to reveal coins, fight patterned - based bosses found at the end of environmentally themed dungeons, and
a spinning sword attack.
CotD doesn't have a deep skill progression system, although there are skill unlocks you can buy, like
the spinning sword attack that can take down eight or more enemies in a single shot.
Not exact matches
Along with the onslaught of other games from Noodlecake and friends was Dizzy Knight, an entire game which builds upon a
sword spin attack from Link to the Past.
If you find combat too slow, switch to the dual blades to launch a slew of fast but weak
attacks, or if you aren't afraid to leave yourself exposed as you wind up for slow but powerful swings, take the great
sword out for a
spin.
If you wish to use this new
spin attack hold down the «B» button and let your
sword charge up before releasing, this will unleash the strong
spin attack.
It allows you to shoot beams out of your
sword instead of your
spin attack, in case you're down on health.
Press and hold your
sword button to charge up the
attack and then release to perform the
spin attack.
There are multiple ways to take out enemies, including a standard or charged
attack,
swords, bats, throws and even a special
spinning move that is great when dealing with all 8 bosses or when facing multiple opponents at once.
Hold the
Attack button for about 3 - 5 seconds, then release the button for Link to
spin his
sword in a 360 - degree slash that can destroy all the enemies around you.
Now use the
sword to
attack the center of the plant -
spin attacks make the battle much quicker.
Powerful moves like the jump
attack and
spin attack, or rapid and repeated
sword strikes are most effective.
If you're determined to crack the Barroth's noggin, try using the Long
Sword's Spirit
attacks, the Switch Axe's
sword form, the Charge Blade's axe swings or the Hammer's fully charged
spin attack.
You'll be armed with things like a bow and arrow, bombs, a
sword with a powerful
spin attack, a shield, heart containers for your life — you get the picture, and I'm sure it'll feel familiar to most gamers from the get go.
Not only can you do your typical
spin attack and basic slashes, but you can also perform a forward strike by pressing the
sword button after charging your
attack, resulting in a much stronger move.