The delicate balance of the Triforce has once more been rattled and the Hyrule Kingdom has been plunged into disarray thanks to a dark, menacing power led by the evil Sorceress Cia. The beautiful, innocent Princess Zelda has been cruelly captured and is being held prisoner against her will. It is up to you — as the brave and daring Link — to come to her rescue, battling large armies and ravaging entire legions in your pursuit to free Princess Zelda. Hyrule Warriors combines the intense, exhilarating gameplay and action of Dynasty Warriors with the well-loved characters and worlds of The Legend of Zelda series, allowing you to play as your favorite character from The Legend of Zelda, including Link, Zelda, Impa or Midna. Perform flashy moves to carve your way through huge groups of powerful enemies. Push back classic enemies and newly introduced enemies alone or play alongside a friend in local co-op mode, facing approaching armies together. Defend and recover recognizable landmarks from multiple games in The Legend of Zelda series, such as Hyrule Field and the Palace of Twilight. Progress through the epic storyline to unlock new playable characters that each feature their own unique moves and weapons. Rescue the captive Princess Zelda and showcase your warrior skills in the legendary Hyrule Warriors.