It was previously reported that "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD" for Wii U will have some Amiibo functionality and that using the Wolf Link Amiibo will unlock a new dungeon in the game. According to a new report from Famitsu (via Games Radar), using the Ganondorf Amiibo will make the game harder.
Using the Ganondorf Amiibo won't add in new enemies or new traps but it will double the damage that Link takes when hit. This may be viewed as the game's hard mode since "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD," like other titles in the franchise, does not have difficulty settings.
The report also points out the other uses of some other Amiibo in the game as well as further details regarding the "Twilight Cave," which is now referred to as "Cave of Shadows" or "Trials of the Beast."
When tapping a Link or Toon Link Amiibo, the game will refill the player's arrow supply while using a Sheik or Princess Zelda Amiibo will replenish a player's hearts. As mentioned, using Ganondorf will only make the game harder, which is ideal for those who have already mastered the game and are looking for a higher challenge.
Since "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD" does not have a "Master's Quest" the way "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time" did, it is likely that this added difficulty may be a way to bring in players who have already beaten and mastered the game before while also allowing Nintendo to earn profits by selling even more Amiibo figurines.
Using the Wolf Link Amiibo won't just unlock the new dungeon as the report also points out that tapping the Amiibo after completing the dungeon will allow the player to save their remaining hearts. They can then recall these hearts to replenish their health when the player decides to go through the "Cave of Shadows" challenges again.
"The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD" is set to release for the Wii U this March 4 in North America and Europe and in March 10 in Japan.
