Zelda spin-off Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment is Beauty vs Beasts
In Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment (Nintendo Switch, £58.99), players are transported back a thousand years to the Imprisoning War. As Princess Zelda, you face relentless battles with hundreds of monsters swarming the screen at once.
War, War Not Jaw, Jaw
The Zelda series was created to evoke childhood adventure—exploring caves, forests, and riverbanks—while the Dynasty Warriors series focuses on fast-paced combat against vast hordes of enemies. The fusion of these two franchises results in the Hyrule Warriors games, Zelda spin-offs that combine Nintendo’s fantasy world with the intense button-mashing style of Dynasty Warriors.
Since its launch in 2014, the Hyrule Warriors series has delivered a compelling mix of exploration and combat. Age Of Imprisonment is the third installment, serving as a prequel to 2023’s Tears Of The Kingdom. Here, players revisit the Imprisoning War, an event briefly mentioned in Tears Of The Kingdom.
Princess Power in Battle
As Princess Zelda, your weapon swings clear the battlefield, sending dozens of enemies flying with each strike. The game emphasizes intense combat as players fight through waves of foes in a war-torn Hyrule.
"Each swing of your weaponry sends dozens flying."
Verdict: This blend of nostalgic adventure and large-scale combat delivers a fresh, exciting experience that retains the spirit of both the Zelda and Dynasty Warriors franchises.
Author's summary:
Combining Zelda’s enchanting world with nonstop combat, Age Of Imprisonment offers intense battles set in a richly imagined prequel era of Hyrule’s history.