Hyrule Warriors Legends

 3DS
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 58
  3. Negative: 4 out of 58
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  1. IGN Sweden
    Apr 3, 2016
    43
    Hyrule Warriors Legends is a repetitive and shallow experience without any kind of depth in the game's story, characters or gameplay.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    Mar 21, 2016
    40
    As long as you don’t turn on 3D mode this is almost as good as the original Wii U game, the only problem being the Wii U version wasn’t very good at all.
  3. Gamer.no
    Apr 13, 2016
    30
    Hyrule Warriors Legends is a game too big for the 3DS. What should be a fun and simple brawler gets bogged down by glaring technical flaws, terrible framerate and blurry, downgraded graphics.
  5. Slant Magazine
    Apr 7, 2016
    30
    Ironically, the game grinds to a halt whenever it indulges in callbacks to the Legend of the Zelda brand.

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#33 Best 3DS Game of 2016
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#11 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2016
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#13 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2016

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 119 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 119
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 119
  3. Negative: 18 out of 119
  1. Here4aMoment
    Mar 27, 2016
    7
    If you " have nothing against Hyrule Warriors itself" at least give it something higher than a 0. Even those who didn't like it gave it a 2.If you " have nothing against Hyrule Warriors itself" at least give it something higher than a 0. Even those who didn't like it gave it a 2. Honestly, it doesn't run that bad on the old 3DS. I read what others were saying and I was afraid it was going to be unplayable but it's not that bad, not even when a ton of things are happening at once. I don't doubt it's better on the New 3DS but it's definitely not as bad as people are saying.… Full Review »
  2. PaulVeto
    Mar 25, 2016
    0
    I have nothing against Hyrule Warriors itself, but the game running on the old 3DS at 10 fps is unacceptable. I still can't believe Nintendo -I have nothing against Hyrule Warriors itself, but the game running on the old 3DS at 10 fps is unacceptable. I still can't believe Nintendo - of all the Ubisoft's and Warner Bros. and Bandai Namco's of the world - did this to their own audience. Such atrocity mustn't be tolerated.… Full Review »
  3. SPinc
    Apr 7, 2016
    10
    I have the game for my O3DS XL.

    And it is amazing! First off, it runs great on the O3DS, 100%, completely playable. Yeah, it's not the    I have the game for my O3DS XL.

    And it is amazing!

    First off, it runs great on the O3DS, 100%, completely playable. Yeah, it's not the 30 fps that the N3DS version runs, but it's still great, and gameplay is not hurt. Really, the only times I really notice the framerate is when doing a 180* turn running around the battlefield, and still, it's never game breaking or anything. Even with a few giant bosses and tons of enemies, the game maintains a good 20~24 fps. However, I do miss 3D. And there is some quite obvious enemy pop-in, even when they are right in front of you. But it's really just a minor detail, and not something game-breaking or anything the sort.

    Attacks feel great and powerful, the player animations are great, and combos are easy to do. The controls are good, if not great, and are customizable, so even if you don't like certain button action, you can just change it.

    Graphics are ok, but really pale in comparison when compared to other 3DS games. The good thing is, though, that when actually playing the game, you won't even notice them! So much action! Music is good, but for me at least, it plays a bit too low, even with headphones. But I guess that really depends on your headphones.

    As for the game itself, (and not just the port), the game is amazing! It is basically a hack and slash game. And it is super addicting, with tons of content, many different characters, a nice story, character models, music player, illustrations, tons of missions, and more! You'll definitely sink a lot of hours into this game, I assure you.

    As a Zelda fan, I wanted to try this out, but since I had never played a Dinasty Warriors game, I didn't know what to expect. I tried a store demo once, and it really didn't get to me. But when they announced it for the 3DS, I got excited. A hack and slash for the 3DS! And now that I have played it, I don't regret at all my purchase. It is REALLY good. Amazing game, for such a small console! Get it, even if you have a normal 3DS. You won't regret it!!    … Full Review »
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