Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review - IGN
The best Hyrule Warriors action yet unfolds in a very disappointing story. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a masterpiece, leaving many unanswered questions about the Imprisoning War, the key event that sealed away the Demon King Ganondorf.
You might expect a prequel like Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment to explore this era deeply, following Princess Zelda back to Hyrule’s founding. However, for fans seeking detailed answers, this game delivers mostly super fun, over-the-top, fanservice-packed combat typical of the Warriors series rather than a rich historical narrative.
“Age of Imprisonment only succeeds as the super fun, over-the-top, fanservice-filled power trip the Warriors series is known for rather than the fleshed-out glimpse into what Hyrule was like thousands of years ago.”
The game consistently prioritizes gameplay over story and stands as the least compelling tale among Zelda’s Breath of the Wild companion titles by a notable margin. Still, the upside is that it is the most enjoyable Hyrule Warriors gameplay experience to date.
The series blends The Legend of Zelda world with Dynasty Warriors’ signature 1-vs-many combat. Age of Imprisonment’s roughly 18-hour campaign spans many iconic battlefields across ancient Hyrule, including spectacular fights in the golden Sky Islands and the shadowy, enemy-filled Depths.
Key Features
- Intense, action-packed combat gameplay
- Campaign set during the ancient era of Hyrule’s founding
- Battlefields include Sky Islands and the Gloom-infested Depths
- Focus on fanservice and exhilarating power fantasy
Author's summary: While the story of Age of Imprisonment lacks depth, its gameplay delivers the most thrilling Hyrule Warriors experience yet, making it a must-play for action fans despite narrative shortcomings.
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