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Discover the Nintendo DSiWare version of The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition! Learn about gameplay, controls, and the initial stages in this guide.

Hey there! So, you're diving into The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition on your DSi or 3DS? Awesome choice! Nintendo put out this cool version to celebrate Zelda's 25th anniversary, and it was even a free download for a while. Whether you're playing solo or with up to three friends, you'll be teaming up to solve puzzles and take down baddies.

If you're flying solo, you'll be controlling the Green Link and can pick one of the other Links (Red, Blue, or Purple) to be your buddy. The main goal is to help Princess Zelda, who's been nabbed by the evil Vaati, and grab as many Rupees as you can along the way. It's all about teamwork, whether you're coordinating two Links on your own or coordinating with friends.

Just a heads-up, this guide is written with the single-player experience in mind, so things might feel a bit different if you're playing with others.

Getting Started: The First Stages

To get your bearings, I really recommend starting in the Chambers of Insight. It's the perfect place to learn the ropes and get a feel for all the items and mechanics.

Here's a look at the stages you'll encounter initially:

• Chambers of Insight
• Sea of Trees
• Talus Cave
• Death Mountain

Once you snag all three silver keys, you'll unlock the path to Vaati's Palace. But don't worry, the adventure doesn't stop there! You'll unlock more levels in this order:

• Realm of Memories - Right Door
• Realm of Memories - Left Door

Controls Quick Guide:

• D-pad: Move around.
• B button: Use your sword (hold it down to charge a Spin Attack) or back out of menus.
• A button: Grab, pick up, throw items, swap sub-items, accept prompts, talk to characters, or swim.
• Y button: Use your currently equipped item.
• X button: This is your Regroup/Group Action Setup button in single-player mode.
• L and R buttons: Switch between your different Links when playing solo.
• Start button: Opens the pause menu.

Inside the Chambers of Insight: Your First Steps

When you first enter the Chambers of Insight, you'll meet a helper who welcomes you. They'll point you towards another helper to the north. Chat with that second helper, and the bricks above will vanish, revealing warp zones. To get through, have one Link step into the left warp circle, then quickly switch to the other Link and have them step into the right one. You can also make this easier by having one Link step on a circle, then pressing the X button to have your other Link join them. This area is designed to teach you the absolute basics of how the game works!