

This map remains the same throughout an entire game, but certain dungeons such as those found in temples will be randomly generated every time they are visited. Players venture across the overworld, composed of predefined regions and map layouts related to Zelda lore such as Hyrule Castle or Death Mountain, but whose relative placement is procedurally generated for each new save file. Players play the majority of the game as either Link or Princess Zelda, with other characters such as NecroDancer protagonist Cadence becoming unlocked by progressing through the game or completing certain quests, each with their own unique abilities.


After traveling to the Future World with the intention of fighting Ganon only to find the tarnished world his future self created, Octavo resolves to stop his evil plans. He resides in the Future World where he prepares to rule over Kingdom of Hyrule. The NecroDancer is the future version of Octavo who defeated Ganondorf before he could ascend to power.
