Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review
The best Hyrule Warriors gameplay delivers despite a disappointing story. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a masterpiece, yet it leaves many questions about a key event: the Imprisoning War that sealed away Demon King Ganondorf.
One might expect the prequel, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, to explore this era in depth by following Princess Zelda back to Hyrule’s founding. However, it falls short for fans seeking deeper lore. Instead, it focuses on the signature over-the-top, fanservice-filled gameplay that the Warriors series is celebrated for.
"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 prioritizes action over narrative, making it the least engaging story among the four Zelda titles linked to Breath of the Wild. Despite this, it offers the best play experience in the Hyrule Warriors series to date.
The series merges The Legend of Zelda’s world with the Dynasty Warriors’ 1 vs. many combat style. Age of Imprisonment features an approximately 18-hour campaign spanning dozens of familiar battlefields across ancient Hyrule, including battles in the stunning golden Sky Islands and the dangerous, Gloom-infested Depths.
Key Highlights
- Strongest gameplay in Hyrule Warriors history
- Set during the Imprisoning War period
- Explores ancient versions of territories from Tears of the Kingdom
- Contains iconic locations like the Sky Islands and Depths
Summary
While Age of Imprisonment lacks a compelling story, its exhilarating combat and expansive campaign deliver the best Hyrule Warriors experience yet.
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