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{{release|na= September 28, 2011<ref name="FSAErelease-GP">{{Cite web|author=Pete Davison |published=September 13, 2011 |retrieved=July 14, 2013 |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20111015092742/http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/222868/the-legend-of-zelda-four-swords-anniversary-edition-available-for-free-from-september-28/ |title=The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition Available for Free from September 28 |site=GamePro |type=archive}}</ref><ref name="FSAErelease-Dtoid">{{Cite web|author=Jim Sterling |published=September 28, 2011 |retrieved=July 14, 2013 |url=http://www.destructoid.com/zelda-four-swords-out-now-in-europe-for-limited-time--212501.phtml |title=Zelda: Four Swords out now for 'limited time' (Update) |site=Destructoid |type=}}</ref>
  
{{release|na= September 28, 2011<ref name="FSAErelease-GP">{{Cite web|author=Pete Davison |published=September 13, 2011 |retrieved=July 14, 2013 |url=http://web.archive.org/web/20111015092742/http://www.gamepro.com/article/news/222868/the-legend-of-zelda-four-swords-anniversary-edition-available-for-free-from-september-28/ |title=The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition Available for Free from September 28 |site=GamePro |type=archive}}</ref><ref name="FSAErelease-Dtoid">{{Cite web|author=Jim Sterling |published=September 28, 2011 |retrieved=July 14, 2013 |url=http://www.destructoid.com/zelda-four-swords-out-now-in-europe-for-limited-time--212501.phtml |title=Zelda: Four Swords out now for 'limited time' (Update) |site=Destructoid |type=}}</ref>
 
|jp= September 28, 2011<ref>{{Cite web|retrieved=July 14, 2013 |url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/dsiware/kq9j/ |title=ゼルダの伝説 4つの剣 25周年記念エディション |site=Nintendo}}</ref>
  
|jp= September 28, 2011<ref>{{Cite web|retrieved=July 14, 2013 |url=http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/dsiware/kq9j/ |title=ゼルダの伝説 4つの剣 25周年記念エディション |site=Nintendo}}</ref>
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{{release|na= January 30, 2014<ref name="Rerelease">{{Cite web|quote=|url=http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers/#4swords|title=4 Swords, 4 Free, 4 Days Only|site= Nintendo eShop}}</ref>}}
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{{release|na= January 30, 2014<ref name="Rerelease">{{Cite web|quote= 4 Swords, 4 Days, 4 Free! To celebrate the critical acclaim for The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, we are making The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition available for free in the Nintendo 3DS eShop through Feb. 2.|url= https://www.facebook.com/LegendofZelda/photos/a.171885779539227.41729.170177419710063/645619722165828/?type=1|title= 4 Swords, 4 Days, 4 Free!|site= Nintendo's Official Facebook}}</ref>}}
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'''''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition''''' is a [[Nintendo DSi|DSiWare]] remake and port of the [[Game Boy Advance]] game, {{FS}}, and is also available for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. The remake includes the full game of ''Four Swords'', minus {{ALttP}} which was originally paired in {{ALttP&FS}}. The remake features several changes and additions not present in the original, including a single-player mode.
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'''''The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition''''' is a [[Nintendo DSi|DSiWare]] remaster of the [[Game Boy Advance]] game, {{FS}}, also available for the [[Nintendo 3DS]]. The remaster includes the full game of {{FS|-}}, minus {{ALttP}}, which was originally paired in {{ALttP&FS}}. The remaster features several changes and additions not present in the original, including a single-player mode.
   
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Released as part of the [[The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary|25th Anniversary of the ''Zelda'' series]], the remake was made available as a free download between September 28, 2011 and February 20, 2012 internationally.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= [Four Swords] will be available for free in the 3DS and DSi shops between September 28, 2011 and February 20, 2012.|published= September 13th, 2011|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/zelda-news/four-swords-anniversary-edition-release-date-and-new-levels/|title=Four Swords Anniversary Edition: release date and new levels|site= Zelda Universe}}</ref> It was later made available again as a free download for the Nintendo 3DS between January 30 and February 2, 2014 in the United States after the release of {{ALBW}} to celebrate its critical acclaim,<ref name="Rerelease"/> including the Game of the Year award from {{wp|GameSpot}}.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/overall-game-of-the-year-2013-winner/1100-6416469/|title=GameSpot's Overall Game of the Year 2013|site= GameSpot}}</ref>
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Released as part of the [[The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary|25th Anniversary of ''The Legend of Zelda'' series]], the remaster was made available as a free download between September 28, 2011 and February 20, 2012 internationally via the DSi Shop and Nintendo eShop.<ref>{{Cite web|quote= [Four Swords] will be available for free in the 3DS and DSi shops between September 28, 2011 and February 20, 2012.|published= September 13th, 2011|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/zelda-news/four-swords-anniversary-edition-release-date-and-new-levels/|title=Four Swords Anniversary Edition: release date and new levels|site= Zelda Universe}}</ref> It was later made available again as a free download between January 30 and February 2, 2014 in North America, exclusively via the Nintendo eShop, after the release of {{ALBW}} to celebrate its critical acclaim,<ref name="Rerelease"/> including the Game of the Year award from {{wp|GameSpot}}.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/overall-game-of-the-year-2013-winner/1100-6416469/|title=GameSpot's Overall Game of the Year 2013|site= GameSpot}}</ref> Currently, the game is not available for download.
   
 
==Changes and Additions==
  
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The game now features a single-player mode originally absent from the original game. In this mode, only two [[Links]] are used as opposed to four, which the player can select the color of the second Link. The player can switch between the two Links by pressing the R-button, which will also separate them. The Links can be reunited at any time by pressing the X-button, which has Link blow a whistle and immediately summons the other Link back to him, regardless of how far apart they are.
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The game now features a single-player mode originally absent from the original game. In this mode, only two [[Links]] are used, as opposed to four. The leading Link is always green; the player can select the color of the second Link. Similarly to {{FSA}}, the second Link will follow the leading Link. The player can switch between the two Links by pressing the R button, which will also separate them. The Links can be reunited at any time by pressing the X button, which has Link blow a whistle that immediately summons the other Link back to him, regardless of how far apart they are.
   
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When both Links are necessary to complete a task, the other Link will automatically assist the user's Link. Large blocks and rocks will be pushed and lifted by both Links at once. When one Link picks up a [[Nokkun]], the other will move to the other side to slash as it is thrown. Likewise, when one Link touches one of the handles of a [[Hikkun]], the other Link will assist in pulling it apart. In rooms where there are four switches needing to be pressed, two statues will be provided to make up for the lack of the other two Links. Other tasks however still require that the Links be separate, such as fighting bosses.
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When both Links are necessary to complete a task, the other Link will automatically assist the user's Link. Large blocks and rocks will be pushed and lifted by both Links at once. When one Link picks up a [[Nokkun]], the other will move to the other side to slash as it is thrown. Likewise, when one Link touches the handle of a [[Hikkun]], the other Link will assist in pulling it apart. Much like the two-player and three-player modes in the original game, the stage maps will update so they are possible to complete with only two Links. In rooms where there are four switches needing to be pressed, two statues will be provided to make up for the lack of the other two Links. Other tasks, however, such as fighting bosses, still require that the Links work separately. In certain boss battles where a Link needs to slash a projectile to another Link, the projectile will home in towards the direction of the other Link.
   
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In single-player, [[Medal of Courage|Medals of Courage]] are no longer awarded after completing a stage, and are only available in multiplayer.
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In single-player, [[Medal of Courage|Medals of Courage]] are no longer awarded after completing a stage; they are only available in multiplayer.
   
 
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While using multiplayer mode, the game now uses local wireless rather than link cables. The game does not support online co-op.
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While using multiplayer mode, the game now uses DS Wireless Communications rather than link cables. The game does not support online multiplayer.
   
 
===Stages and Unlockables===
  
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As the game is no longer paired with ''A Link to the Past'', extra content that could be unlocked in that game and carried over to ''Four Swords'' and vice versa are now obtained in two new stages: the [[Realm of Memories]] and the [[Hero's Trial]].
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As the game is no longer paired with {{ALttP|-}}, the [[Master Sword]] and [[Hurricane Spin]] that could be unlocked in that game and carried over to {{FS|-}} are now obtained in two new stages: the [[Realm of Memories]] and the [[Hero's Trial]]. Like [[Vaati's Palace]], these stages feature three doors, each leading to different areas, which are gradually unlocked as the Links clear each area. Unlike other stages in the game, the areas in both stages are not randomized every time the Links venture into them.
   
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The Realm of Memories has three different levels within, each based on various locations from {{TLoZ}}, ''A Link to the Past'', and {{LA}}.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=These include new stages, some of which are based on The Legend of Zelda, A Link to the Past and Link’s Awakening.|published= September 13th, 2011|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/zelda-news/four-swords-anniversary-edition-release-date-and-new-levels/|title=Four Swords Anniversary Edition: release date and new levels|site= Zelda Universe}}</ref> It is unlocked after beating the game once. The Hero's Trial is a difficult stage that features "dark" versions of the three main stages, and is unlocked by either collecting 30,000 [[Rupee]]s or 5 Medals of Courage. Completing the Realm of Memories and the Hero's Trial unlocks the [[Master Sword]] and [[Hurricane Spin]], respectively, for use in the game.
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The Realm of Memories has three different levels within, each based on various locations from {{TLoZ}}, {{ALttP|-}}, and {{LA}}.<ref>{{Cite web|quote=These include new stages, some of which are based on The Legend of Zelda, A Link to the Past and Link’s Awakening.|published= September 13th, 2011|url=http://www.zeldauniverse.net/zelda-news/four-swords-anniversary-edition-release-date-and-new-levels/|title=Four Swords Anniversary Edition: release date and new levels|site= Zelda Universe}}</ref> It is unlocked after beating the game once. Completing the Realm of Memories unlocks the Master Sword.<ref>{{Cite|You conquered the Realm of Memories and obtained the Master Sword! Your sword will now shoot beams when your life meter is full!|N/A|FSAE}}</ref>
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The Hero's Trial is a difficult stage that features more challenging versions of the three main stages. The third area of each level is based on Vaati's Palace. It is unlocked by either collecting 30,000 [[Rupee]]s or 5 Medals of Courage. Completing the Hero's Trial unlocks the Hurricane Spin.<ref>{{Cite|You have cleared the Hero's Trial and learned the Hurricane Spin! Press the B Button repeatedly during a spin attack to do continuous Hurricane Spins!|N/A|FSAE}}</ref>
   
 
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The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition is a DSiWare remaster of the Game Boy Advance game, Four Swords, also available for the Nintendo 3DS. The remaster includes the full game of Four Swords, minus A Link to the Past, which was originally paired in A Link to the Past & Four Swords. The remaster features several changes and additions not present in the original, including a single-player mode.

Released as part of the 25th Anniversary of The Legend of Zelda series, the remaster was made available as a free download between September 28, 2011 and February 20, 2012 internationally via the DSi Shop and Nintendo eShop.[4] It was later made available again as a free download between January 30 and February 2, 2014 in North America, exclusively via the Nintendo eShop, after the release of A Link Between Worlds to celebrate its critical acclaim,[5] including the Game of the Year award from GameSpot.[6] Currently, the game is not available for download.

Changes and Additions

Single Player

The game now features a single-player mode originally absent from the original game. In this mode, only two Links are used, as opposed to four. The leading Link is always green; the player can select the color of the second Link. Similarly to Four Swords Adventures, the second Link will follow the leading Link. The player can switch between the two Links by pressing the R button, which will also separate them. The Links can be reunited at any time by pressing the X button, which has Link blow a whistle that immediately summons the other Link back to him, regardless of how far apart they are.

When both Links are necessary to complete a task, the other Link will automatically assist the user's Link. Large blocks and rocks will be pushed and lifted by both Links at once. When one Link picks up a Nokkun, the other will move to the other side to slash as it is thrown. Likewise, when one Link touches the handle of a Hikkun, the other Link will assist in pulling it apart. Much like the two-player and three-player modes in the original game, the stage maps will update so they are possible to complete with only two Links. In rooms where there are four switches needing to be pressed, two statues will be provided to make up for the lack of the other two Links. Other tasks, however, such as fighting bosses, still require that the Links work separately. In certain boss battles where a Link needs to slash a projectile to another Link, the projectile will home in towards the direction of the other Link.

In single-player, Medals of Courage are no longer awarded after completing a stage; they are only available in multiplayer.

Multiplayer

While using multiplayer mode, the game now uses DS Wireless Communications rather than link cables. The game does not support online multiplayer.

Stages and Unlockables

As the game is no longer paired with A Link to the Past, the Master Sword and Hurricane Spin that could be unlocked in that game and carried over to Four Swords are now obtained in two new stages: the Realm of Memories and the Hero's Trial. Like Vaati's Palace, these stages feature three doors, each leading to different areas, which are gradually unlocked as the Links clear each area. Unlike other stages in the game, the areas in both stages are not randomized every time the Links venture into them.

The Realm of Memories has three different levels within, each based on various locations from The Legend of Zelda, A Link to the Past, and Link's Awakening.[7] It is unlocked after beating the game once. Completing the Realm of Memories unlocks the Master Sword.[8]

The Hero's Trial is a difficult stage that features more challenging versions of the three main stages. The third area of each level is based on Vaati's Palace. It is unlocked by either collecting 30,000 Rupees or 5 Medals of Courage. Completing the Hero's Trial unlocks the Hurricane Spin.[9]

Other Changes

  • Some of the original GBA sound effects have been enhanced into better quality. The soundtrack has also been given a few instrumental enhances.
  • The game now has its own file select screen, instead of a shared one as in A Link to the Past & Four Swords. Link can now also be named.
  • In reflection of the new stages added, the map screen has been slightly updated.

Gallery

Screenshots

  • The updated map showing the Realm of Memories

    The updated map showing the Realm of Memories

  • Hyrule Castle in the Realm of Memories

    Hyrule Castle in the Realm of Memories

Other

  • Home menu icon

    Home menu icon

Video Gallery

North American trailer
Robin & Zelda Williams trailer
Japanese trailer

References

  1. ↑ Template:Cite web
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 10
  3. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 262
  4. ↑ Template:Cite web
  5. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Rerelease
  6. ↑ Template:Cite web
  7. ↑ Template:Cite web
  8. ↑ "You conquered the Realm of Memories and obtained the Master Sword! Your sword will now shoot beams when your life meter is full!" — N/A (Four Swords Anniversary Edition)
  9. ↑ "You have cleared the Hero's Trial and learned the Hurricane Spin! Press the B Button repeatedly during a spin attack to do continuous Hurricane Spins!" — N/A (Four Swords Anniversary Edition)
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