Heroes of Hyrule

About

Heroes of Hyrule was a planned spinoff for the Nintendo DS that never saw the light of day. Retro Studios built this adventure around three playable races, letting you switch between a Goron, a Zora, and a Rito. Your main goal is to rescue Link and Zelda after Ganon captures them. Each character brings different abilities to solve puzzles and fight enemies across Hyrule. The game was designed to show the world through non-human eyes while keeping the classic Zelda gameplay loop intact. This project stands out in the series history as a bold attempt at a multiplayer-focused dungeon crawler. Community discussions often highlight how the trio mechanic would have changed the standard single-player formula. Many fans rate this concept highly despite its cancelled status, noting the potential for diverse puzzle solutions. The idea of controlling three distinct species on one quest remains a popular topic among Zelda enthusiasts who wish they could play what was designed.