Hyrule Warriors Legends: What’s New on 3DS vs Wii U

Updated Gameplay Mechanics

Hyrule Warriors Legends has some updated gameplay mechanics that greatly improve the flow of battle. Using the bottom screen of the 3DS you can tap other playable characters in a stage with you to immediately take control of them, and play from their position. Additionally, you can tell your playable allies where to go and what to focus on, instead of standing guard in an occupied keep doing nothing.

There are also Owl Statues that can be activated on large maps, and a new Ocarina item alongside the bombs, arrows, and boomerang from before. Using the Ocarina allows you to instantly teleport to any active Owl Statue. These mechanics are currently exclusive to the 3DS version.