Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gets a Musou-style spin-off that feels familiar, yet more rewarding due to several small but meaningful combat enhancements.
Following the path of 2020's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, this game lets players experience Tears of the Kingdom's world in a similar 1-versus-100 action gameplay. Fans who played Tears of the Kingdom might have been curious about Princess Zelda’s activities after she was sent back to Hyrule’s ancient era.
According to Nintendo and Koei Tecmo, her answer lies in battling hordes of enemy Shades, Moblins, and Zonai Constructs relentlessly. While this might differ from what some imagined, it aligns well with the expectations set by the previous Hyrule Warriors titles.
Unlike before, Age of Imprisonment carries more narrative significance since its events are fully canonical, not part of an alternate timeline.
"Above all else, this is still a Musou game in the vein of Dynasty Warriors proper and its various other spin-offs."
Knowing the genre upfront, players can expect a lot of enjoyment and grand spectacle in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
Summary
This spin-off builds on familiar gameplay with meaningful combat upgrades and tells a canon story of Zelda’s battles, offering both fun and spectacle for Musou fans.