Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Reviews
Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment delivers stellar action, a story that bridges the gaps left in Tears of the Kingdom, and runs great on Switch 2, but the repetitive nature of the musou-genre works against it occasionally.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
As an entry in the Warriors series, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment delivers a strong impression. Aside from the genre-typical, highly exaggerated attacks — which at times resemble Dragon Ball more than Zelda — the game succeeds in capturing the essence of the Zelda franchise through its visuals, sound design, and storytelling. Remarkably, it manages to do so even without Link at the center of the narrative, offering a refreshing departure from the traditional Zelda formula. However, despite the integration of various systems, items, and upgrades, the title is still hampered by the classic Warriors issue: for much of the experience, gameplay consists of marching almost invincibly across the battlefield, mowing down countless enemies through relentless button-mashing. While this provides a satisfying outlet for fast-paced, mindless action, the game ultimately lacks depth and meaningful puzzles.
Review in German | Read full review
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment's ability to flesh out the past of the latest branch in the The Legend of Zelda series is immediately noticeable. Being canon in the existing Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom timeline makes Zelda's journey into the past a worthwhile experience.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment offers a perfectly decent experience, but it lacks the element that would make it stand out
Review in Greek | Read full review