Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment's Best New Feature Is A Star Fox Game In Disguise
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is another impressive collaboration between Koei Tecmo and Nintendo, delivering several unexpected elements. As a long-time fan who has played around two dozen Warriors games, I thought I knew exactly what to expect. While the game offers intense battle sequences typical of the series, it also surprises with a mini Star Fox-style flying and shooting segment, something we haven’t seen in almost ten years.
Game Mechanics and Storyline
Similar to its predecessor, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Age of Imprisonment is an action-driven game. It serves as a prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, expanding on the gameplay systems and mechanics introduced in the previous title while incorporating new elements from Tears of the Kingdom. This blend creates one of the strongest and most engaging Warriors titles in recent memory, enriching the overall Zelda narrative.
Historical Setting
Age of Imprisonment explores the Imprisoning War against Ganandorf, a crucial backstory that leads into the events of Tears of the Kingdom. The game is set entirely in the distant past, focusing on pivotal characters such as Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and Queen Sonia.
“Age of Imprisonment essentially does the exact same thing as the previous game, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, in that it’s an action-focused experience that tells the prequel story to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.”
“It’s also a sort of sequel to Age of Calamity — directly building on the systems and mechanics of that game, while integrating the unique elements of Tears of the Kingdom.”
Key Features
- Action-packed battles typical of the Warriors series.
- A unique mini Star Fox-style flying and shooting segment.
- Expanded gameplay mechanics building on previous Warriors titles.
- A rich story set during the Imprisoning War period.
- Characters including Princess Zelda, King Rauru, and Queen Sonia play central roles.
Author’s Summary: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment stands out by combining thrilling action with a surprising Star Fox-inspired flying segment, while deepening the prequel story to Tears of the Kingdom with refined gameplay systems.