'The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition' release date announced

By Hector Cortez Sep 14, 2011, 2:55 GMT

Four Swords will be availale to Nintendo DSi, DSi XL, and 3DS owners beginning September 28.

As part of ongoing 25th anniversary celebration of The Legend of Zelda, Nintendo today announced the release date along with new details for The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition, available free-of-charge for a limited time.

Four Swords will be availale to Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL, and Nintendo 3DS owners beginning September 28 via DSiWare. This classic Game Boy Advance game includes additional new areas and a single player option, which were not in the original game.

In Four Swords two to four players wirelessly connect their Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL or Nintendo 3DS systems as they work together to rescue Princess Zelda after Link splits into four with the help of the Four Sword. You and up to three of your friends will each don a different colored tunic as you all take on the role of Link. Work together as you discover and play across four themed areas, solve puzzles and defeat bosses along the way. Make sure you collect more Rupees than your friends if you want to be the overall winner after completing one of the themed areas.

However, unlike the original Game Boy Advance version, it is now possible to play the game in single player mode. When you go solo, three additional Link avatars will appear beside the one you control. It is even possible to independently control each Link by selecting them using the L or R Buttons.

Also, there are 2 exclusive new areas to play each containing 3 new levels to complete which have been specifically made for this edition of the game. By completing the new areas, each Link will be able to unlock additional special skills.

Mastering the new area 'Hero's Trial' which contains elements from other levels as well as 3 new maps will allow you to unlock the Hurricane Spin, while tackling traversing through the 'Realm of Memories' made up of famous locations from selected titles in The Legend of Zelda series, unlocks the Master Sword.

Four Swords also includes new control options including "whistle" functionality on the X Button, allowing players to call for attention, alert each other of their location on the map, as well as making use of the lower screen to show your inventory and place on the map.

The Legend of Zelda Four Swords Anniversary Edition will be available as a Nintendo DSiWare download until February 20, 2012.