Hyrule Warriors Legends

 3DS
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 119 Ratings

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  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. 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 butIf 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.… Expand
  2. funkydoodycool
    Mar 25, 2016
    7
    I am a lifelong fan of Zelda and have bought most games related to the franchise - sometimes I am disappointed, such as with Triforce Heroes, but generally I get a lot of enjoyment not just from the gameplay, but from the lore and the characters within.

    I have not enjoyed Dynasty Warriors. I played one game many years ago - possibly the second one on PS2, I forget - and did not enjoy.    I am a lifelong fan of Zelda and have bought most games related to the franchise - sometimes I am disappointed, such as with Triforce Heroes, but generally I get a lot of enjoyment not just from the gameplay, but from the lore and the characters within.

    I have not enjoyed Dynasty Warriors. I played one game many years ago - possibly the second one on PS2, I forget - and did not enjoy. Repetitive, pointless...

    But Zelda. Her name is on this box, and given the promise that this includes all the DLC from the Wii U version with more to come I chose this over the Wii U version.

    I've played several hours now, and am on the fence. The lore is there, the characters, there's some clever fan service here. But the gameplay seems ever so shallow. Enemies don't even seem to be attacking me, just swarming around like gormless pawns. Only the bosses in certain rooms have swung a sword at me, otherwise I have had zero difficulty in progressing.

    That said, I've had fun so far, in a thoughtless, simple way.

    There are some slight flaws with the game engine. I'm playing on New 3DS, and yet have to turn off the 3D effect. Out of around 40 games, this is only the second (after Pokemon Omega Ruby) that has severe framerate issues for me with 3D turned on, enough that it's a problem. Fortunately (?) the 3D effect isn't that good in this case, so it's no loss to turn it off.

    Controls are simple (you can choose Dynasty or Zelda control style - I chose Zelda) with the added stick controlling the camera and the added shoulder buttons taking over from the D-pad, which makes locking onto (and off) bosses easier.

    All in all I recommend this game. Despite my misgivings about the repetitive gameplay and poor implementation of 3D, I'm having fun with it and intend to play it through at least the once.    … Expand
  3. ThinkingOfYou75
    Mar 27, 2016
    10
    On New 3ds? The game is literally the Wii U game only with all the DLC unlocked and even MORE DLC coming out later. If you have a N3ds, don't even bother with the Wii U version and get this as it literally has EVERYTHING the Wii U version has. On O3ds? That is a tough one, but it for sure is still playable on the O3ds.
  4. SirKirbyThe4th
    Mar 29, 2016
    9
    You know how people said that this game is horrible on the original 3DS, & would NOT recommend it if you even thought about playing this game? They were exaggerating. It's perfectly fine. now I say FINE, & not PERFECT cuz... it's not perfect. Yes the frame rate drops are visible, but it doesn't affect the gameplay at all. You don't even notice it during regular gameplay. At times it canYou know how people said that this game is horrible on the original 3DS, & would NOT recommend it if you even thought about playing this game? They were exaggerating. It's perfectly fine. now I say FINE, & not PERFECT cuz... it's not perfect. Yes the frame rate drops are visible, but it doesn't affect the gameplay at all. You don't even notice it during regular gameplay. At times it can get overwhelming, but if you actually pay attention to what the people are saying, & what your missions are, you'll do fine. & to top it all of there is a LOT to do here, & you will be playing for a long time if you want to get, even all the CHARACTERS! & this game also includes LL the previous DLC from the WiiU game plus many new characters, a few new stages, & a Wind Waker adventure map!… Expand
  5. LoneWolfSones
    Mar 26, 2016
    7
    Hyrule Warriors on 3DS shrinks down the Dynasty Warriors and Zelda crossover title onto the portable. The game itself is fun though its obvious concessions were made to get it on to the handheld. Textures are blurry and character models have had their poly counts lowered. The number of enemies have also been reduced. However in the end these concessions still aren't quite enough.Hyrule Warriors on 3DS shrinks down the Dynasty Warriors and Zelda crossover title onto the portable. The game itself is fun though its obvious concessions were made to get it on to the handheld. Textures are blurry and character models have had their poly counts lowered. The number of enemies have also been reduced. However in the end these concessions still aren't quite enough. Performance is poor on the original 3DS as it struggles to maintain a consistent frame rate. The "New" 3DS fares better and is the optimal way to play this game on the 3DS. Do note however that turning the 3D on will also significantly affect the framerate.

    The amount of content is impressive and the 3DS version offers a new story arc featuring Linkle. The 3DS version does introduce some gameplay enhancements that make the experience a bit more accessible. You can swap between heroes on the fly and direct those you aren't controlling to a different objective point.

    Owners of the older 3DS may want to approach this one with caution. Play a demo if possible to know if you can tolerate the performance. "New" 3DS owners will find a smoother experience that is worth picking up. The game still offers an incredible power trip as you decimate hordes of enemies but your enjoyment may be subject to the hardware you own. For that reason I wish this game might have been a "New" 3DS exclusive.    … Expand
  6. og_reset
    Mar 29, 2016
    9
    Hyrule Warriors was a game that came out on the WiiU and effectively ate away hundreds of hours for me and I enjoyed a lot of it. The game is ridiculously huge with all of the DLC included, and I still never fully completed everything. So when Hyrule Warriors Legends was announced for the 3DS, I was worried that I would yet again not complete it. While it's still much too soon to say ifHyrule Warriors was a game that came out on the WiiU and effectively ate away hundreds of hours for me and I enjoyed a lot of it. The game is ridiculously huge with all of the DLC included, and I still never fully completed everything. So when Hyrule Warriors Legends was announced for the 3DS, I was worried that I would yet again not complete it. While it's still much too soon to say if I'll complete it or not, I can say that I'm easily enjoying this port as much, if not more so than I did the original. Hyrule Warriors Legends takes the colossal game from the WiiU and makes it portable, while also adding new content and promising even more down the road. There are ups, there are downs, but this game stands as one of the best mobile ports I've ever seen.

    The downsides to this game are few and inconsequential for most people, but they still need to be addressed. While some downgrade in visuals was absolute, it's still a bit disheartening to not see the game in the quality of the WiiU version. I don't actively hold it against the game, it still looks rather good for the 3DS, but sometimes I find myself thinking "man, I wish this game looked as good as the WiiU version". Another issue I've come into is bugs. Compared to the zero I encountered playing the WiiU version, I've encountered a whole one on the 3DS version. I know it's small, but it was still something that stood out to me a bit. A personal qualm that I have with this game is the lack of the BGM setting, which allowed you to set the background music for the fight to your preference. I enjoy the music in this game quite a bit, but there are some tracks I like to listen to over others, and I miss having the option to pick and choose. As well, the different variances of the songs are gone, I'm assuming to size constraints. In the WiiU version the music would shift and change depending on if you were in combat, if you were in certain areas on the map, etc. It was a wonderful detail that music enthusiasts like myself loved, and knowing that it's not in this port is disappointing.

    Now that the bad is out of the way, it's time for the good, which there is a lot of. When most games are moved from a home console to a mobile console, there tends to be a lot of cut content, edges trimmed to help it fit on the limited hardware. This game did the exact opposite in so many ways, and it's one of the only times I can think of where I've said "the mobile version is better than the console version". To start, the roster has an additional 5 characters, with more on the way. To be fair, you can transfer all of the new characters over to the WiiU version with a code that comes with the game, but it stands out on this game for having them first. The gameplay has been modified to help lessen the monotony of some of the boss fights, making heavy blows less flashy and faster to help the fight go along. As well, you now have the option to use more than one character in a battle, as you can switch between them via the touch screen. You can also issue commands to the other warriors, allowing you to effectively strategize positioning and movement of your troops. I had moments in my time where this mechanic effectively saved the battle, as I could use two of my warriors to stop enemies from escaping while I ran off to fight another enemy. To boot, this almost completely negates the occasional missions that would limit you to using a certain warrior, because now you can just set a warrior you prefer as the second member of your team and switch to them once the battle starts.

    Another addition to the game that didn't have to be added but it was so who's complaining, is the My Fairy system. You will occasionally come across fairies that you can befriend during a battle, and afterwards you can equip them as a secondary utilization of your magic bar for a giant explosion. As well, you can name, accessorize and strengthen your fairy through clothing and foods that you'll find during fights as well. It's not a game changer, but it's a wonderful and enjoyable addition. A thing that could be either a good or bad thing depending on your opinion is the streamlining of the adventure mode. You can no longer access all of the various maps right out of the gate, rather you have to unlock the later ones after beating certain missions on the first map, and you unlock more as you go on. A huge portion of the hidden characters are stashed away in these maps, as well as many of the secondary weapons and costumes, so chances are once you beat Legend Mode, this is where most of your time will go.

    All in all, Hyrule Warriors is not only a good port of a great WiiU game, it's a great 3DS game on its own, standing up with the more sizable games out for the console such as Xenoblade Chronicles and Monster Hunter. If you're looking for a good mobile game to sink a lot of hours into, or just want a fun beat 'em up for the road, or just really like Legend of Zelda, this game will serve you well.    … Expand
  7. Lukegarison
    Mar 31, 2016
    10
    Honestly when I first played this game I was a little disappointed by the graphics (just like I was when I played Xenoblade Chronicles) but it turns out after playing it for 10 minutes I was so emerged I looked past it. Its really not that bad considering the amount of content and fun factor on a new 3ds. Im extremely grateful for this port because of the nastalgia it brings. I mean I feltHonestly when I first played this game I was a little disappointed by the graphics (just like I was when I played Xenoblade Chronicles) but it turns out after playing it for 10 minutes I was so emerged I looked past it. Its really not that bad considering the amount of content and fun factor on a new 3ds. Im extremely grateful for this port because of the nastalgia it brings. I mean I felt like i revisited Ocarina of Time, Wind Waker, Twilight princess,and Skyward Sword which is incredible. Also to mention this game also plays like a 3d smash brother game. With all that said this is definitely one the best games on 3ds. I hope for more ports like this.… Expand
  8. Ricardo96
    Sep 6, 2016
    10
    This game is so entertaining, I've had a awesome time with it, the only problem is the graphic but still a great game. If you want to have a great time, I highly recommend playing this game.
  9. Tazcat2011
    Mar 28, 2016
    8
    Having not played Hyrule Warriors on Wii U i jumped at the chance to get it for 3ds. I own a New 3DS XL so these remarks DO NOT APPLY to performance on older hardware. The game is quite fun and addicting. I like the battles and upgrade system. The look is good, its not the prettiest 3ds game out there but the gameplay does make up for it and the cut scenes look quite good. Linkle is aHaving not played Hyrule Warriors on Wii U i jumped at the chance to get it for 3ds. I own a New 3DS XL so these remarks DO NOT APPLY to performance on older hardware. The game is quite fun and addicting. I like the battles and upgrade system. The look is good, its not the prettiest 3ds game out there but the gameplay does make up for it and the cut scenes look quite good. Linkle is a pretty cool character and is quite charming and I look forward to seeing her in future Zelda games. Overall on NEW 3DS systems I give it a solid 7.5. I wish you could do half numbers on this system.… Expand
  10. Gilgalid
    Mar 30, 2016
    8
    If you have the old 3ds or the 2ds you should skip this title. If you have the new 3ds then this is a must have. The game is fun, deep, and engaging. No the graphics are not as good as the Wii U, but why would they be? The game offers all the elements of this style game, and it offers them on the go. Well worth the $40.00 entry fee.
  11. UsrnameRay
    Apr 22, 2016
    9
    Now I have had this experience on an original 3DS, the one that is horifficaly under rated. all gameplay aspects are intact with refinements like: taking multiple warriors into battle, commanding other warriors, and warping via owl statues. As for execution, the original 3DS is very easy to adapt to, despite framerate drops and sometimes low enemy count. on screen enemy count is decent butNow I have had this experience on an original 3DS, the one that is horifficaly under rated. all gameplay aspects are intact with refinements like: taking multiple warriors into battle, commanding other warriors, and warping via owl statues. As for execution, the original 3DS is very easy to adapt to, despite framerate drops and sometimes low enemy count. on screen enemy count is decent but horrid when compared to the New 3DS. other than that, i have to say, wether you play on 3DS or NEW 3DS, you will love it even if you only somewhat enjoyed the wii u version… Expand
  12. FranciscoGtz
    Mar 29, 2016
    10
    Runs very well in the New 3DS, runs OK in the old 3DS. I can say this because I own the game and both consoles. If you are a Zelda fan you'll love this game, a lot of content, music is gorgeous and the DLC coming is awesome. Many people giving bad reviews didn't even play the game. Don't let bad reviewers take you away from an opportunity to experience TLOZ like never before.
  13. saxo27
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    I put over 50 hours into the WII U version. I am so happy that I have Hyrule Warriors on the New 3DS!! The game is so much fun, it plays smooth and I love all the Zelda fan service. Content in abudance! Let me repeat, CONTENT IN ABUNDANCE!

    Don't be put off by "It is simply Dynasty Warriors with a Zelda skin." This is a silly and unsophisticated way of looking at Hyrule Warriors and    I put over 50 hours into the WII U version. I am so happy that I have Hyrule Warriors on the New 3DS!! The game is so much fun, it plays smooth and I love all the Zelda fan service. Content in abudance! Let me repeat, CONTENT IN ABUNDANCE!

    Don't be put off by "It is simply Dynasty Warriors with a Zelda skin." This is a silly and unsophisticated way of looking at Hyrule Warriors and Hyrule Legends. The mechanics of Dynasty Warriors is present. But what keeps you hooked is the insane effort the developers put into this game, the fan service, the music, the unlockables, the Zelda universe, the little things like sound effects and character voices during battle. Common! New characters, adventure modes, story mode, fairy game, upgrading your character.

    You must be a jaded gamer not to have fun with this game!

    The graphics are downgraded, but it still looks good. The 3D effect is good. I have zero complaints.

    You can see I love this game. If you are an action fan and a Zelda fan--then this game is a MUST!

    Again, I am so estatic to have this game on my New 3DS. Enjoy!    … Expand
  14. 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 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    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!!    … Expand
  15. Darormor
    Mar 25, 2016
    10
    If you like the Wii U version then get this game. If you didn't like this game on the Wii U, I would strongly recommend giving it another try on the 3ds version. I'm playing on the New 3ds so there's no issues unless I turn on the 3d mode, but even then the 3d isn't anything special in this game. The down grade on the graphics is no issue to me because the game play is still there and it'sIf you like the Wii U version then get this game. If you didn't like this game on the Wii U, I would strongly recommend giving it another try on the 3ds version. I'm playing on the New 3ds so there's no issues unless I turn on the 3d mode, but even then the 3d isn't anything special in this game. The down grade on the graphics is no issue to me because the game play is still there and it's really enjoyable.… Expand
  16. Gamecriticpro
    May 27, 2016
    8
    This game melds musou gameplay with the legend of zelda a lot better than expected. The gameplay is fun, there's a sizeable roster, it features many zelda locations, classic zelda music, the adventure mode is a nice touch, and it's generally just a fun game. I'm playing this on the new 3DS, I hear the the original 3DS performs horribly with this game so be wary.
  17. EpicLadySponge
    Mar 26, 2016
    7
    Get the same game on the Wii U. It's nothing different except you're looking at a Zelda port from the Wii U to the Nintendo 3DS. Stick with original Hyrule Warriors. Hyrule Warriors Legends isn't successful but it works as a sole title.
  18. broken
    Mar 30, 2016
    3
    This game should be new 3ds exclusive, it's just unplayable on old 3ds. Combat system is fun and addictive but it's hard to enjoy it when there is bad fps and ugly graphic. Old 3ds 0/10 (unplayable) New 3ds (6/10)
  19. 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 - 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.
  20. PissedOffWookie
    Jul 5, 2016
    3
    I've bought both versions of this game and play on the N3DS, bought all of the DLC. I really wanted to like this, spent a lot of time wanting to. Well first off let me say the N3DS version is a decent port just don't expect to turn on the stereoscopic 3D unless you want to trade in half your frames for it. Anyway Hyrule Warriors as a whole suffers from having simplistic combat, not a tonI've bought both versions of this game and play on the N3DS, bought all of the DLC. I really wanted to like this, spent a lot of time wanting to. Well first off let me say the N3DS version is a decent port just don't expect to turn on the stereoscopic 3D unless you want to trade in half your frames for it. Anyway Hyrule Warriors as a whole suffers from having simplistic combat, not a ton of combos in this game. Now this may seem fine at first but this is kind of a problem because *you do literally nothing else but fight*. You just perform the same few combos over and over untill your eyes bleed. After about 5 minutes with one character you'll have seen everything there is to see. And the game doesn't even try anymore once you're done with Legend Mode (the main story mode) and continue to Adventure Mode. Because at this point you will no longer even see *ANY* new maps or enemies or bosses, ever. It only recycles the same things over and over, with every adventure map that comes out. Somehow these adventure maps get quite a lot of praise It seems. I really couldn't tell you why. If they were free it would've been okay but it seems they're part of the paid DLC and it's really not something worth extra money. It just seems like a way to extort nostalgic Zelda fans.… Expand
  21. klkevinkl
    Apr 5, 2016
    4
    Hyrule Warrior Legends is an attempt to make The Legend of Zelda into a Dynasty Warriors game and it does a great job of it. The story of the game follows the Hyrulian forces as Cia leads an invasion in Hyrule in order to free Ganondorf. The game then focuses on stopping Cia before jumping to other campaigns that eventually lead to fighting and defeating Ganon. There are some other sideHyrule Warrior Legends is an attempt to make The Legend of Zelda into a Dynasty Warriors game and it does a great job of it. The story of the game follows the Hyrulian forces as Cia leads an invasion in Hyrule in order to free Ganondorf. The game then focuses on stopping Cia before jumping to other campaigns that eventually lead to fighting and defeating Ganon. There are some other side campaigns such as Cia's rise to power and Linkle being late for every battle, but showing up to help whoever is there to defend them from further attacks. The story is not bad, but it's not great.

    The gameplay for the most part is good. Each character has a unique style and some even have access to multiple weapons. The problem is that most weapons are locked in Adventure Mode and you have to do some random side quest on a map in order to unlock them. About half the characters are also locked in Adventure Mode like this and with the puzzles in Adventure Mode, it feels tedious to unlock them because you have to repeat maps to get Compass, then repeat maps for the items you need to unlock the reward, then you have to A rank the map in order to collect the reward.

    The worst problem of the game is that the AI on your side is absolutely useless. They are unable to defend a base and will be stopped by almost any officer type enemy. Bases fall in about two minutes and you basically just use them for buffers to buy you time while you try to rush and complete the objectives. The ability to switch between multiple characters and use warp points on some maps help, but they are unavailable in many. You are literally the one man army because all your allies are stopped and can possibly be killed by a single enemy officer.    … Expand
  22. Dizz_SA
    Mar 26, 2016
    2
    Ugly graphics, Ugly framerate, No save transfer, cutting every corner to make the game even work on the 3ds. it's just a crapshoot that manages to get nothing right.

    Points for actually making the game work I guess.
  23. BichoXD
    Apr 14, 2016
    7
    good game but if you've played Wii U vercion or not you paresera big deal.
    but I like it portable

    thank you very much nintendo
    I hope segan taking DepNet.com for popular games on the 3DS
  24. Matias8654
    Jun 1, 2018
    8
    Muy buen juego, considerando que es un port mejorado de Wii u y que ese puede jugar de forma portátil, me parece que es absurdo el contemplar los gráficos debido a la portabilidad de la consola, por otro lado el incluir el concepto de que el juego se basa en una guerra para defender Hyrule, perdiendo el concepto de jugabilidad normal de historia, pero a grandes rasgos un buen juego
  25. Kingpinn02
    Aug 1, 2016
    8
    SHORT VERSION: The game is really addicting and I'd recommend it to anyone that won't mind repetition.

    I never owned the Wii U version since I don't get as much games because my younger brothers hog up the Wii U. I was excited to hear that there would be a 3DS version since I wanted something mindless to take a break from all the long and philosophical RPGs and retro platformers I have.    SHORT VERSION: The game is really addicting and I'd recommend it to anyone that won't mind repetition.

    I never owned the Wii U version since I don't get as much games because my younger brothers hog up the Wii U. I was excited to hear that there would be a 3DS version since I wanted something mindless to take a break from all the long and philosophical RPGs and retro platformers I have. BTW, I own a New 3DS so I didn't experience any major framerate problems.

    GAME PLAY: Everyone says it's mostly mindless slashing, and while they're right, there is also lot of strategy to this (I don't blame them, it's easy to forget when you get 1,000 KOs). Each mission involves completing multiple objectives at a time, it seems overwhelming at first but it's never anything you can't do. When you're finished with the story mode, Adventure Mode becomes the reason this game is so addicting. It's a bunch of challenges that reward you with extra characters and new weapons.

    STORY: There are five different "campaigns": The main story, Ganon's story, Cia's story, and two new stories involving Linkle and the Wind Waker.

    The main story is about Link and the rest of the warriors attempting to stop the main villain, Cia. It's not as complex as the stories of the main series games, but it was interesting enough for me to want to know what happened next.

    Ganon's story is an epilogue that starts with him building an army. The final boss was pretty cool. However, I would've liked for them to add more villains from the series like Vaati or Twinrova.

    Cia's story is a prologue that explains how she met Wizzro and Volga. Other then that, I didn't find it that interesting.

    Linkle's story takes place during the main story and involves the titular character believing herself to be the legendary hero. I was most excited for this story, but unfortunately it disappointed me because it didn't go anywhere or explain anything about a certain plot item.

    Lastly is the Wind Waker epilogue taking place after Ganon's story. It's a nice ending that features Wind Waker characters and the final boss was fun to fight.

    As a whole, it's a simple and not very complex story, but wacky enough to have fun with. I often joke around that it feels more like an insane Zelda fan-fiction then a cinematic story from the main series games.

    FINAL THOUGHTS: In the end, I had a lot of fun with this game and I'm continuing to play it almost everyday. I'm currently trying to unlock all the characters and special weapons, so wish me luck!    … Expand
  26. GAGMR
    Aug 15, 2016
    8
    I haven't really ever played a Dynasty Warriors game before but I do like this game. Combat is fun & fluid, characters all feel different & have their own strengths & faults. My only real complaints are that the 3D mode pretty bad & drops the FPS down to the mid 20s & that the graphics aren't really that great, possibly due to how many enemies are on the screen at once & for a handheldI haven't really ever played a Dynasty Warriors game before but I do like this game. Combat is fun & fluid, characters all feel different & have their own strengths & faults. My only real complaints are that the 3D mode pretty bad & drops the FPS down to the mid 20s & that the graphics aren't really that great, possibly due to how many enemies are on the screen at once & for a handheld it's a lot.

    Also, don't get this if you don't have The New 3DS as the old one won't be able to play it very well.    … Expand
  27. TheLordJames
    Apr 2, 2016
    6
    Let me start with this; if you already own Hyrule Warriors for the WiiU, do not bother with Hyrule Warrior Legends. They are essentially the exact same hack and slash game with the exact same story. I honestly would not have purchased this game for $40 if I had known that it was the exact game. The only person I have to blame was myself. I should have done more research before impulseLet me start with this; if you already own Hyrule Warriors for the WiiU, do not bother with Hyrule Warrior Legends. They are essentially the exact same hack and slash game with the exact same story. I honestly would not have purchased this game for $40 if I had known that it was the exact game. The only person I have to blame was myself. I should have done more research before impulse buying it when I saw it on my Best Buy's shelf on launch date. However, the game still looks amazing. On my New 3DS XL console, the game looks beautiful and plays well. The score is always fantastic like any Zelda-esk game. I would strongly recommend this game if you are into hack and slash and/or Zelda games AND you have not purchased Hyrule Warriors for the WiiU.… Expand
  28. RSD4G
    Jun 22, 2016
    9
    This game has everything the Wii U version lacked, the use of the Ocarina for teleportation, character in battle changing, additional maps and quests, etc.

    This game is fun and even though the graphics look a little bit cheap, it's an awesome port that I love playing over and over. Time flies by when playing this game considering each mission goes from 2 to 20 minutes completing. I    This game has everything the Wii U version lacked, the use of the Ocarina for teleportation, character in battle changing, additional maps and quests, etc.

    This game is fun and even though the graphics look a little bit cheap, it's an awesome port that I love playing over and over. Time flies by when playing this game considering each mission goes from 2 to 20 minutes completing.

    I already bought the "season pass" and I'm so excited to get the DLC from a link to the past, link between worlds, etc. This game plays the way smash bros needs to, each character has unique abilities and attacks, unlike smash bros who's got the same attacks for lots of its characters.
    I give it a 9 because the graphics were too downgraded.

    But Hey, Do Not Play It on the Classic 3DS, It's Horrible, Really.    … Expand
  29. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Aug 7, 2016
    7
    Hyrule Warriors on 3DS shrinks down the Dynasty Warriors and Zelda crossover title onto the portable. The game itself is fun though its obvious concessions were made to get it on to the handheld. Textures are blurry and character models have had their poly counts lowered. The number of enemies have also been reduced. However in the end these concessions still aren't quite enough.Hyrule Warriors on 3DS shrinks down the Dynasty Warriors and Zelda crossover title onto the portable. The game itself is fun though its obvious concessions were made to get it on to the handheld. Textures are blurry and character models have had their poly counts lowered. The number of enemies have also been reduced. However in the end these concessions still aren't quite enough. Performance is poor on the original 3DS as it struggles to maintain a consistent frame rate. The "New" 3DS fares better and is the optimal way to play this game on the 3DS. Do note however that turning the 3D on will also significantly affect the framerate.

    The amount of content is impressive and the 3DS version offers a new story arc featuring Linkle. The 3DS version does introduce some gameplay enhancements that make the experience a bit more accessible. You can swap between heroes on the fly and direct those you aren't controlling to a different objective point.

    Owners of the older 3DS may want to approach this one with caution. Play a demo if possible to know if you can tolerate the performance. "New" 3DS owners will find a smoother experience that is worth picking up. The game still offers an incredible power trip as you decimate hordes of enemies but your enjoyment may be subject to the hardware you own. For that reason I wish this game might have been a "New" 3DS exclusive.    … Expand
  30. ironzombi
    Nov 5, 2017
    7
    I feel this game is going to appeal to certain players a lot more than others, it suffers from having to run on both models off 3ds and I feel the 3ds in general may not be the best platform for this style of game.
    if you are a big fan of Musou games, you should find some enjoyment here otherwise, this game didn't really do much for me and while it is not a bad game, it was fairly    I feel this game is going to appeal to certain players a lot more than others, it suffers from having to run on both models off 3ds and I feel the 3ds in general may not be the best platform for this style of game.
    if you are a big fan of Musou games, you should find some enjoyment here otherwise, this game didn't really do much for me and while it is not a bad game, it was fairly forgettable for me personally.

    be aware, being a zelda fan alone, may not be enough to really appreciate this game.    … Expand
  31. Birdy18
    Oct 28, 2017
    5
    While the gameplay is good, i have many faults for this game. For example, your allies are 100% useless, the only they are actually useful is when you're ganging up on bosses. Other than that, they cant even capture keeps. The items have little to no uses other than bosses, Adventure Mode is boring, the experience gain is weird and any boosts like fairy boosts have barely noticeable effect
  32. Kick454
    May 17, 2018
    8
    Hyrule Warriors: Atari 2000 edition. Nah, I'm joking, but it has HORRIBLE graphics for a 2016 game.

    Pros: + Gameplay: I honestly love the combat within the game. + Roster: The variety in movesets with every character makes each character feel special. + Story: It's great, but suffers a bit because it just jumps halfway through the game. Mix: = Soundtrack: Not that great, but    Hyrule Warriors: Atari 2000 edition. Nah, I'm joking, but it has HORRIBLE graphics for a 2016 game.

    Pros:
    + Gameplay: I honestly love the combat within the game.
    + Roster: The variety in movesets with every character makes each character feel special.
    + Story: It's great, but suffers a bit because it just jumps halfway through the game.

    Mix:
    = Soundtrack: Not that great, but still has enough good songs/remixes in it.

    Cons:
    - Graphics: Yeah, yeah, it's a 3DS game. But Kid Icarus: Uprising had a lot of content yet it still looked pretty great.
    - Bosses: Ok... they all die the same way. I guess this game really was referenced in BotW after all! Nah, the only one I personally liked was the dragon one from Twilight Princess.

    Overall, Hyrule Warriors: Legends is a great game that suffers from a few flaws and warrants an 8.4/10 from me.    … Expand
  33. joehi1
    Jan 23, 2018
    7
    The Dynasty Warriors style games have become very prevalent in the video game world as of late and they show no sign of slowing down anytime soon. The hack & slash genre is very interesting, to say the least, because of its capabilities to mix with so many franchises to create excellent well-made titles. So when Hyrule Warriors was announced and, long-time fans learned that they were goingThe Dynasty Warriors style games have become very prevalent in the video game world as of late and they show no sign of slowing down anytime soon. The hack & slash genre is very interesting, to say the least, because of its capabilities to mix with so many franchises to create excellent well-made titles. So when Hyrule Warriors was announced and, long-time fans learned that they were going to be capable of playing as some of their favorite characters from the Zelda franchise it was hard for many to contain their excitement. Hyrule Warriors released to mostly favorable reception and fans of the Zelda series seemed happy. However, Nintendo had an idea to let Hyrule Warriors come to the much less powerful 3DS, under the title Hyrule Warriors Legends. While it's great that Nintendo was thinking about their 3DS users, sometimes video games need to know their limitations.

    Hyrule Warriors Legends on the 3DS plays exactly like its counterpart except for the obvious difference in controls. Hyrule Warriors Legends adds six new characters Linkle, Toon Link, Tetra, King of Hyrule, Skull Kid, Ganondorf (with a trident), and Medli. Each of these characters can also be added to the Wii U version of the game by purchasing the Legends DLC so these characters aren't exactly exclusive to the game. The gameplay is very similar to other Musou, style games where you capture "Point A" or have to defeat a certain boss or a certain amount of enemies, while also assuring your army is protected and you haven't lost your base. Each character has multiple types of weapons they can use and each weapon type has different versions of that weapon that can be found. Each of these different weapon versions has different stats which adds some uniqueness to each one you find. The game also contains Heart Pieces like other Zelda games where characters, max health can be increased by completing challenges. The 3DS version adds the ability to tap on character portraits to switch your character at any time which is nice, although it loses the functionality for 2 players to play together which is very unfortunate. Another new addition to Legends is the My Fairy mode, which allows players to find and befriend fairies in combat and level them up so they can perform special attacks in battle. Players who like micro-managing may like this addition to the game although, in reality, it seems to be a rather pointless addition. The final addition is seemingly the replacement to Challenge Mode, called Adventure Mode which allows players to explore a new map in the similar style of the Great Sea. It's an interesting concept and players can receive small 8-bit Zelda items to uncover items on the map but overall many would probably prefer the Challenge Mode instead. There are also two new items added the Hammer and the Ocarina which allows

    While Legends mostly seems like an upgrade from its predecessor it falls very short on the technical aspects of the gameplay. While it is being played on a handheld now which means the graphical downgrade is obviously forgivable, the amount of unpolished environments and the constant frame rate stutters is what stops Hyrule Warrior Legends from being the definitive Hyrule Warriors. The environment looks very downgrade on the 3DS, they are far too blurry and to further complain the lighting of the game is abysmal compared to its predecessor. What's even more unfortunate is the constant frame rate problems that anyone who has an old 3DS will experience. The new 3DS performs better than the old, however, it's disappointing to have to buy a new version of the same handheld to have to experience Legends in a more playable state.

    Overall Hyrule Warriors Legends will scratch that Musou itch for fans that are very intent on playing through Hyrule Warriors. If you have always wanted to play this game and, don't own a Wii U or prefer a portable version of the game you will still find enjoyment from Legends. However, because of the technical downgrades and some of the key features Legends loses if you have the option pay the extra amount of the Wii U version.    … Expand
  34. IndieCrit
    May 3, 2018
    7
    I had never played Hyrule Warriors, so this was my introduction. For a while, I was hooked. Put in tons of hours. But there were noticeable flaws. The gameplay itself was addicting and satisfying. But the graphics bugged me and I experienced framerate drops. But I still love this game, and you should try it. Also, maybe too much content..
  35. CTD0712
    Jun 1, 2020
    7
    El juego en general esta bien, ofreciéndote un amplio arsenal de personajes y buen contenido al que sacarle provecho, pero no deja de ser repetitivo cuya experiencia empeora en la 3DS por la tasa de Frames. Recomiendo jugar este título en Nintendo Wiiu/Switch de ser posible.
  36. mtkf
    Sep 9, 2020
    9
    Took me a while to get into this game, but once I did I loved it. It's a simple hack and slash, tower defense game but is highly addictive, esp if you like the Zelda franchise.
  37. VitorHX
    Mar 30, 2021
    9
    the game is very good, the frame rate on the old models is 20 to 25 fps which for me is acceptable but it could have been better

Awards & Rankings

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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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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
  1. CD-Action
    May 31, 2016
    75
    It’s a shame that because of the limited processing power Hyrule Warriors lost much of its visual attractiveness and fluidity, but other than that it’s one of the best games in the series. [05/2016, p.75]
  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 15, 2016
    80
    If you only have access to an older 3DS model, it's really a hard sell – except if you have incredible patience. But when the game gets plugged into a New Nintendo 3DS or a New 3DS XL, it's a match made in heaven. [Issue #20 – March/April 2016, p.65]
  3. NZGamer
    May 8, 2016
    80
    Story woes and Link Twoguns’ ridiculous official name aside, Hyrule Warriors Legends has plenty to offer, whether you’re after carefree hack ’n’ slash combat or something more tactical. Even if it’s just the Zelda dressing that’s got your attention, the Musou series staples at the core of the game, so often written off as “mindless” or “boring”, will have you hooked.
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