The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

The Legend of Zelda is an upcoming Zelda game for the Nintendo 3DS. Confirmed by Eiji Aonuma on November 4, 2011, this new installment will take elements from previous console Zelda games. Aonuma also stated that it will not be a direct sequel to any of the other titles released on the Nintendo DS. Shigeru Miyamoto has also publicly stated he wishes to create something "new, based on, or starting from".

The game was officially revealed on April 17th, 2013 during a Nintendo Direct where it was shown to be a sequel to, set in the same world and with a similar design for Link and will feature a new storyline. Link was shown exploring the area south of the Lumberjack's House and a dungeon reminiscent of the Tower of Hera. Common enemies from A Link to the Past appear, including Buzz Blobs, Crows, Stalfos and Terrorpins, and Link is shown to use his Bow and Magic Hammer. The 3D capabilities of the console are to be used for the multiple-floored dungeons, with the player able to see far beyond the floor he stands on at any one moment. A new ability was also revealed that allowed Link to transform into a wall mural. This ability was used to traverse large gaps and avoid falling down pits. Aside from this new technique, Link's Spin Attack and Sword Beam are shown to return. A meter that appears to be a Magic Meter or a Stamina Gauge also appears.