Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review – An Empowering Prequel Spin-off
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom offers a Musou-style spin-off that feels familiar yet enhanced by a series of subtle but meaningful combat improvements. Following the path set by 2020's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, this game delivers the intense 1-versus-100 action gameplay fans enjoy.
Players of Tears of the Kingdom might have wondered about Princess Zelda's activities after being transported to Hyrule’s First Age. According to Nintendo and Koei Tecmo, her role involves battling countless enemy Shades, Moblins, and Zonai Constructs.
This scenario may differ from initial expectations, but it stays consistent with what the previous two Hyrule Warriors titles have established. Notably, Age of Imprisonment carries extra significance as its storyline is fully canon, rather than existing in an alternate timeline.
At its core, this remains a Musou game similar to Dynasty Warriors and its many spin-offs. Knowing this going in ensures players can still enjoy the excitement and large-scale battles presented in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
“The answer, at least according to Nintendo and Koei Tecmo, is repeatedly lay into tens of thousands of enemy Shades, Moblins, and Zonai Constructs.”
Author's summary: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment enriches familiar Musou gameplay with meaningful combat tweaks and a canon storyline, delivering thrilling large-scale battles for Zelda fans.