Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Reviews
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Review in Spanish | Read full review
While Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment seems familiar on the surface, it builds upon Age of Calamity's foundation, improving it in just about every way.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Exile is not only a highly successful entry in the much-maligned Musou genre, but it's also an excellent entry in the decade-long Legend of Zelda saga.
Review in Italian | Read full review
The action is extremely dynamic, driven by a generous gameplay system that does take a little while to get into the swing of things. Hyrule Warriors: The Sealed Chronicles is therefore worth a closer look, despite its somewhat austere menus, curious game design choices, and the inherent repetitiveness of the genre. However, its gameplay, its surprises, and its importance in the Zelda universe should take precedence.
Review in French | Read full review
Who knows how much longer this version of Hyrule (that started in Breath of the Wild) will continue? If this is the end, it goes out on a high note, especially when enjoyed cooperatively. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is an entertaining entry that will keep you busy during the first holiday season of the Switch 2. Heck, packed with content and surprises, it's one you'll likely return to when the mood strikes as well.
Zelda's adventure in the ancient past of Hyrule sticks the landing to be the best Hyrule Warriors yet.
Hyrule Warriors Age Of Imprisonment does a great job of building upon what Age of Calamity did, while also being a true canon story that will make you feel a deeper connection to Rauru, Mineru, Zelda, and the other characters you assist along the way. The level of detail and customization is incredible, and is to be praised, and only certain things hold it back from being as great as its predecessor.
Age of Imprisonment doesn't do much of note narratively, but as an action game based on Tears of the Kingdom, it's pretty darn good.
I think this is the best musou games have to offer, both in terms of gameplay and presentation. And if you have never tried this type of game, it’s a great moment to do so - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is a truly great game when compared to its predecessors.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Hyrule Warriors returns to form in Age of Imprisonment, borrowing from and enriching Tears of the Kingdom in the process.
It's the best game in the Hyrule Warriors sub-series so far, due to excellent music, sharp visuals, smooth performance, hours upon hours of rewarding content, a large roster of diverse heroes, and, most importantly, an extensive and flexible combat framework that helps the game rise above the limitations of its genre. The story and map designs could be more ambitious, and the pre-rendered cut-scenes more polished, but overall AAA Games Studio has done both the Zelda and Warriors franchises proud.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment adds some worthwhile extensions to Tears of the Kingdom's lore, but its story is ultimately constrained by the predetermined outcome of the original, leaving little room for depth or meaningful dramatic conflict. Beneath the flashy battlefields and familiar hack-and-slash rush lies a loop that's repetitive and short on fresh ideas.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment succeeds in enriching the Zelda timeline while sharpening the Musou formula. Its expanded cast, Zonai mechanics, upgraded co-op and lore driven rewards make it more than just another Warriors entry. While repetition remains part of the genre's DNA, the pacing, polish and narrative weight elevate this instalment into a meaningful new chapter in Zelda history that fans will find both spectacular and significant.
A clear and cohesive fusing of Tears of the Kingdom's eons-spanning story and recognisable gameplay with the typical musou trappings means Age of Imprisonment is not just a fantastic Warriors-style game, but a genuinely great The Legend of Zelda title.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is a diverse and well-crafted musou that successfully bridges the gap between hack-and-slash and action-adventure. It refines every rough edge of its predecessor while enriching its core formula with smart design choices. Deeply respectful of its source material, it stands as the best entry in the series and a worthy addendum to Tears of the Kingdom, as long as you remember it's a very different kind of game.
Review in Italian | Read full review
After taking a break and returning to it, Age of Imprisonment becomes enjoyable again and provides a lengthy grind to achieve 100% completion. Don’t expect much post-game content or a “Dream Mode”; this entry focuses on expanding on Zelda’s side of the Tears of the Kingdom story.
Age of Imprisonment is the third entry in Hyrule Warriors series and finally manages to cope with the hardware right. Fast-pace combat, great tactic elements, vast maps and interesting ways to discover the past of the world are taking all players beyond. There is some repetition as usual in the Musou genre, but overall package is satisfying and worth a play. For newbies maybe even more as for the series' veterans.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
The story doesn’t deliver a whole lot of entertainment outside of a couple of characters, and it ends up a shame that more curveballs aren’t thrown in that regard, but Tears of the Kingdom fans will get some satisfaction from events that play out in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Flashy moves and superficial depth don’t really change the simplicity of gameplay, but it is still fun, coming alive in co-op and catering greatly to franchise regulars that appreciate mindlessly wailing on hundreds of foes using characters from their favourite Hyrulean races.
A must try for Tears of the Kingdom fans more than Dynasty Warriors fans, rewarding some repetitive gameplay with a deep dive into Tears of the Kingdom's past.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
While Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment isn’t going to convert anyone who doesn’t enjoy Koei Tecmo’s Warriors formula, this is a very fine entry in it. It effectively builds on the lore of Tears of the Kingdom, gives you plenty of entertaining characters to play around with, and looks stunning as the first Warriors to get a spin on the Nintendo Switch 2. If you enjoyed Koei’s previous collaborations with Nintendo, you’re going to really love this one.