Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review – An Empowering Prequel Spin-off
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s Musou spin-off offers a familiar experience enhanced by impactful combat improvements. Following 2020’s Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, it delivers the classic 1-versus-100 gameplay in a fun and action-packed setting.
Players of Tears of the Kingdom may have wondered about Princess Zelda’s activities after being sent to Hyrule’s first age. According to Nintendo and Koei Tecmo, she spends her time battling tens of thousands of enemy Shades, Moblins, and Zonai Constructs. While not what one might imagine, this fits well with the precedent set by the previous Hyrule Warriors titles.
Age of Imprisonment carries more narrative weight since its events are fully canon and not part of an alternate timeline. At its core, it remains a Musou game similar to Dynasty Warriors and its spin-offs. With that expectation, the game offers plenty of fun and spectacular combat moments.
“Those who played The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom have likely wondered what exactly Princess Zelda got up to after being transported to Hyrule’s first age.”
“The answer, at least according to Nintendo and Koei Tecmo, is repeatedly lay into tens of thousands of enemy Shades, Moblins, and Zonai Constructs.”
Overall, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is a rewarding and action-packed addition to the Zelda universe, blending familiar gameplay with meaningful story elements.