Zelda Spin-off: Hyrule Warriors – Age of Imprisonment
You are transported back a thousand years to the Imprisoning War. As this is a war, combat is constant, with hundreds of monsters appearing on screen at once. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment (Nintendo Switch, £58.99) offers intense battles and relentless action.
War, Not Just Talk
The Zelda series originated from a desire to capture the sense of childhood adventure—exploring caves, forests, and riverbanks. Meanwhile, the Dynasty Warriors series was created to deliver fast-paced combat with hordes of enemies. Combining these two worlds results in the Hyrule Warriors games, Zelda spin-offs mixing Nintendo’s fairytale kingdom with Dynasty Warriors' button-mashing combat, first launched in 2014.
Age of Imprisonment is the third entry in this series, maintaining that winning formula while introducing a new narrative.
A Prequel to Tears of the Kingdom
This installment acts as a prequel to the 2023 mainline Zelda game, Tears of the Kingdom. Here, you play as Princess Zelda herself during the Imprisoning War, a conflict only referenced in the previous game.
"Each swing of your weaponry sends dozens flying."
Prepare to face countless enemies in brutal combat as you navigate this pivotal moment in Hyrule’s history.
Princess Power on Display
Princess Zelda cuts a swathe through her foes in this intense battle experience, emphasizing her strength and determination during these dark times.
Summary
Age of Imprisonment successfully merges Zelda’s enchanting world with action-packed, large-scale battles, offering a fresh yet familiar experience for fans of both franchises.
Author’s Summary
This prequel blends Zelda’s enchanting world with fierce combat, delivering captivating battles and deepening the kingdom’s lore through Princess Zelda’s legendary fight.