Hyrule Warriors

 Wii U
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 81
  3. Negative: 2 out of 81
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  1. GamesRadar+
    Sep 17, 2014
    40
    Hyrule Warriors has brilliant Zelda fan-service, but is ruined by unimaginative combat and brain-dead enemies.
  2. Metro GameCentral
    Sep 17, 2014
    40
    It always sounded like a bad idea, but although Zelda has inspired one of the best Dynasty Warriors games to date the end result is still well below average by any other standard.

Awards & Rankings

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#21 Best Wii U Game of 2014
5
#5 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014
6
#6 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 732 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 575 out of 732
  2. Mixed: 109 out of 732
  3. Negative: 48 out of 732
  1. EFYevan
    Sep 26, 2014
    10
    A fantastic Zelda game - it's the combat I always wanted in a Zelda game! Just don't come expecting a traditional dungeon/puzzle game and IA fantastic Zelda game - it's the combat I always wanted in a Zelda game! Just don't come expecting a traditional dungeon/puzzle game and I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Well done Nintendo!… Full Review »
  2. Fury283
    Sep 26, 2014
    10
    Keep in mind this is a Dynasty Warriors game and therefore reviewed by someone who like such games.

    The game makes no qualms that it's a    Keep in mind this is a Dynasty Warriors game and therefore reviewed by someone who like such games.

    The game makes no qualms that it's a Zelda fanservice game placed on top of a Dynasty Warriors engine.

    The good news is, while Dynasty Warriors 8 made great leaps and bounds above the previous games in the series, this one takes even better steps in the right direction. Each character his his or her own unique move set, unlockables, and story. Unlike some of the DW games, this isn't so where they all have the same move set.

    You also get the ability to play Ganon and other baddies that isn't a Smash bros game!

    Now yes, you have to keep in mind, it is STILL a DW game... the enemies will not be smart, there will be dozens of them, and you will kill them over and over again. You also have to unlock characters by doing what was previously mentioned.

    DW fans (like me) will love it. Zelda fans, will probably hate it.
    But I'm both.. so I love it. :D    … Full Review »
  3. HH13thGhOsT
    Sep 26, 2014
    9
    PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU RATE!!!

    First off, as said in other reviews, DO NOT look at this as a Zelda title, it is a Zelda inspired "Warriors"    PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU RATE!!!

    First off, as said in other reviews, DO NOT look at this as a Zelda title, it is a Zelda inspired "Warriors" game. For those idiots scoring this game a 0, I don't think you understand what that means. Dynasty Warriors, Samurai Warriors, Warriors Orochi, all these games are the same game with different scenarios and characters... this is another version, and it is DEFINITELY NOT a bad thing!

    The series is all about one thing, HACK AND SLASH! I thoroughly enjoy attempting to clear the entire board if possible, leveling characters to utterly destroy everyone, creating powerful weapons, and going MUSU on people's ass! I have played most of the dynasty warriors series in all generations, and know what I am getting out of the game, and that's why I buy them. Recently purchased Dynasty Warriors 8 Complete Edition on PS4, great game! Same game as others, with multiple tweaks...kind of like call of duty has been the same game since Modern Warfare with different weapons and a few tweaks, SAME CONCEPT!

    The game play is fun, fast, and chaotic like you would expect from a "warriors" series. As a Zelda fan, I look forward to playing as Gannon, Zelda, Ipa, and many others. This game does one thing better than the others... BOSS CHARACTERS! Finding fairy caves to help out and attacking giant bosses is something the Dynasty Warriors series does not have. Also, to be able to play on the Gamepad, and have a friend play on the T.V. in the same "arena", makes it a blast! Great Co-Op. Also I just wanted to play as Link with the Master Sword originally, but all the different weapons and styles and characters really diversify the experience! Absolutely enjoy this thoroughly!

    So if you see the case with Link on the cover and go, Oh a new Zelda game, I expect you to dislike this. If you are a gamer, you have probably been anticipating this and understand what you are getting when you purchase this. Enjoy a new experience and wonderful collaboration of one of my favorite childhood games, and the mindless button mashing heck-tic beat down style of the Warriors series!    … Full Review »
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