US EditionReview: Zelda Setting Elevates Hack-and-Slash Gameplay of 'Age of Imprisonment'
The game reveals the Imprisoning War’s multi-generational battle against Ganondorf with new combat mechanics and a focus on trust and alliances, filling narrative gaps in Zelda lore.
- On Nov. 6, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment arrives for Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart and Amazon, priced at $69.
- Built as a companion prequel to Tears of the Kingdom, Age of Imprisonment fills narrative gaps to depict the Imprisoning War and slots neatly into Zelda canon.
- The game's combat centers on hack-and-slash attacks with Sync Strikes and Zonai devices, supports two-player co-op via Joy-Con 2 split-screen, and features new heroes Calamo and a silent Zonai swordbot while excluding Link.
- By deepening Zelda history, Age of Imprisonment frames Link 's battle as part of a millennia-spanning Imprisoning War, emphasizing trust through alliances like with a Rito warrior, while reviewers noted the historical premise is both a narrative strength and design hurdle.
- Reviewers noted Nintendo Switch 2's added power smooths Age of Imprisonment's Musou spectacle but missions feel repetitive and static, while Nintendo is beefing up its holiday lineup including Mario Kart World.
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Review: Zelda setting elevates hack-and-slash gameplay of 'Age of Imprisonment'
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Where Does Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Fit Into the Zelda Timeline?
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment expands on a foundational moment in Hyrule’s past, but understanding its place in the Zelda timeline requires recognizing how the Hyrule Warriors treats canon. While this installment draws from the legendary Imprisoning War referenced across multiple Zelda titles, it does not exist as a one-to-one historical record. Instead, this game simply gives emotional depth and narrative clarification to an era that has…
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Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Receives Its First Switch 2 Update (Version 1.0.1)
Here's what you can expect.Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is out today on the Switch 2, and as part of the launch, Nintendo has rolled out the first game update, bumping the title up to Version 1.0.1.This launch patch includes multiple fixes, resolving issues tied to Split Screen, gameplay, GameShare and more. There's also a new feature added. Here's the full rundown, courtesy of Nintendo's official support page:Read the full article on ni…
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