Hyrule Warriors

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  1. pollokiks
    Feb 11, 2021
    8
    un juego que sirvió como un experimento para age of calamity, pero es un juego divertido, una historia distinto y si te gusta Zelda buena recomendacion
  2. CB186
    Jan 5, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hyrule Warriors is a fantastic combination of Dynasty Warriors' hack and slash and the legend of Zelda's characters. The story is excellent and far more detailed than I initially expected with great music too.

    I loved the inclusion of the main characters of Ocarina of Time, Skyward Sword and Twilight Princess and was even more excited when the main villains: Ganondorf, Zant and Ghirahim all "teamed up" at the climax of the story.

    The new characters: Lana and Cia are also great and add more detail and development to the story too. The customisation of weaponry and a skill tree help add more variety to the game too making an already great experience, even better!

    My only problem is the lack of voice acting (which has now been introduced into the Legend of Zelda series) and the story (which could have a bit more detail and length).

    Adventure mode is fantastic though so while the hero mode is shorter than I would have liked, the mode variety is definitely good.

    Hyrule Warriors is a great game and I'd love to see more of this kind of stuff with other Nintendo series like Star Fox, Kirby or Xenoblade for example.    … Expand
  3. Phoenix14830
    Dec 20, 2019
    8
    This is a re-skin of the Dynasty Warriors games, but with the world of Legend of Zelda mixed in. There's a lot of fun to be had, but the game has its flaws. It's a blast ripping through waves of enemies, unlocking stuff, and learning every character's move set. It's well worth buying, but I don't suggest paying for the DLC content.

    All of the DLC characters have no impact on the maps,    This is a re-skin of the Dynasty Warriors games, but with the world of Legend of Zelda mixed in. There's a lot of fun to be had, but the game has its flaws. It's a blast ripping through waves of enemies, unlocking stuff, and learning every character's move set. It's well worth buying, but I don't suggest paying for the DLC content.

    All of the DLC characters have no impact on the maps, storyline or challenges at all. Due to this, it's fun to tinker with them, but much more worth the time to work on the original characters. The other issue with the DLC is the difficulty. I like a challenging game, but some of the maps are just absurd like any enemy does 8 hearts of damage, but you have to kill a thousand of them over a ten-minute span and never get hit or you don't get the A rank and can't unlock the next board on the map.

    This game is also super-grindy. You eventually get the best boards unlocked to grind with, but to get every character up to the level needed for the DLC hard ones, you are adding a solid 50 hours of gameplay of doing the same few boards.    … Expand
  4. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    Zelda-themed Hack and Slash. It works perfect! Lots of hours to play and a high rate of replayability. Highly recommended especially for Zelda fans.
  5. mefzeldernx
    Feb 25, 2018
    8
    Nintendo y Koei sorprenden con este crossover de franquicias. Quién creería que a la saga The Legend of Zelda le sentaría tan bien el género musou. La historia es algo genérica, un ente maligno causa disturbios en el tiempo y eso justifica que los personajes de la serie Zelda se mezclen y unan para vencer al sujeto malvado a base de derrotar cientos de hordas de soldados.
    El gameplay es    Nintendo y Koei sorprenden con este crossover de franquicias. Quién creería que a la saga The Legend of Zelda le sentaría tan bien el género musou. La historia es algo genérica, un ente maligno causa disturbios en el tiempo y eso justifica que los personajes de la serie Zelda se mezclen y unan para vencer al sujeto malvado a base de derrotar cientos de hordas de soldados.
    El gameplay es frenético y divertido, le sienta bien a Link y compañía finalmente centrarse en misiones con mayor acción. Los controles están bien, excepto el del Wiimote+Nunchuck, luego se puede jugar bien con cualquier otra combinación.
    Si tienes una Wii U "Hyrule Warriors" es un exclusivo interesante, justifica la compra de amiibos, pero no es para todo el mundo ya que el gameplay puede sentirse repetitivo.    … Expand
  6. Retro_indepecat
    Sep 1, 2017
    9
    I don't know what's the problem with this game, it's awesome! A new history of the Zelda's universe but with a different gameplay, I really like this game, I played the hole game two times, and I could play it again because I love it!!
  7. destinyfan1
    Jun 3, 2017
    8
    Hyrule warriors , a great and magical hack and slash warriors game

    positive + huge amount of enemies on map ( because its dynasty type game ) + the supers are pretty epic + unlockables, move sets + pretty good story + the maps + mini bosses scattered over the battlefield keep it interesting + and the real boss battles negative - no actual zelda game with almost zero fan service    Hyrule warriors , a great and magical hack and slash warriors game

    positive
    + huge amount of enemies on map ( because its dynasty type game )
    + the supers are pretty epic
    + unlockables, move sets
    + pretty good story
    + the maps
    + mini bosses scattered over the battlefield keep it interesting
    + and the real boss battles
    negative
    - no actual zelda game with almost zero fan service (wich I don't actual care , I like hack and slash games)
    - outdated graphics
    - repetitive at long plays
    conclusion:
    Hyrule warriors is an excellent dynasty like zelda game that is good for dynasty fans but not for zelda fans because its............. totaly different
    It also doesn't do a lot new ( a little bit ) but the game is still almost perfect designed besides repetivity
    and outdated graphics    … Expand
  8. Suzumiya1
    Apr 3, 2017
    8
    Los juegos tipo destiny warriors no son mi fuerte, perotengo que decir que el juego es muy bueno, muy largo, una cantidad maravillosa de personajes, dificultades muy variadas que lo entretiene a uno
  9. Kyomiku
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    A very fun spin-off with quite the gripping storyline. This hack 'n' slash team up of the great Zelda franchise and Dynasty Warriors provides a strategic, fun and casual approach to Link's adventures; my only issue is the repetitiveness of the missions and the fact that it loses it's spark after a fair few hours of gameplay. Although, if you are a fan of both Dynasty Warriors and the ZeldaA very fun spin-off with quite the gripping storyline. This hack 'n' slash team up of the great Zelda franchise and Dynasty Warriors provides a strategic, fun and casual approach to Link's adventures; my only issue is the repetitiveness of the missions and the fact that it loses it's spark after a fair few hours of gameplay. Although, if you are a fan of both Dynasty Warriors and the Zelda series, this is a must buy!… Expand
  10. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Aug 7, 2016
    8
    I never played a Dynasty Warriors game prior to Hyrule Warriors. In fact if not for the Zelda skin I am not sure if I would like Dynasty Warriors. But it is that Zelda skin that hooked me. Not only that but Hyrule Warriors manages to weave a interesting story that feels like a proper Zelda story. Seeing hordes of moblins, bokoblins, gorons, and zoras is like a dream come true. TheI never played a Dynasty Warriors game prior to Hyrule Warriors. In fact if not for the Zelda skin I am not sure if I would like Dynasty Warriors. But it is that Zelda skin that hooked me. Not only that but Hyrule Warriors manages to weave a interesting story that feels like a proper Zelda story. Seeing hordes of moblins, bokoblins, gorons, and zoras is like a dream come true. The selection of heroes is fantastic with new characters like Lana feeling entirely unique. Ever want to play as Agitha from Twilight Princess? You can do that. Ever want to pull the moon from Majora's Mask down ontop of your foes? You can do that. Ever want to lay waste to everything as Ganondorf? You can do that too. It can get repetitive at times as can any Warriors title from what I hear. But its a great mashup of two series that provide an interesting experience.

    I don't buy season passes often but I did for this and don't regret it with the amount of content they released including a few freebies thrown in as well.    … Expand
  11. pitchy
    Aug 1, 2016
    10
    One of my fave games on the Wii U. For me, this was always going to be a sure winner due to the use of the Dynasty Warriros mechanics etc but with the use of the Zelda franchise has made this a very unique offering for those who get to play. For thoese not in the know, imagine Legends of Zelda as a hack n slash then you've got the idea of what to expect!
    There are a lot of Zelda    One of my fave games on the Wii U. For me, this was always going to be a sure winner due to the use of the Dynasty Warriros mechanics etc but with the use of the Zelda franchise has made this a very unique offering for those who get to play. For thoese not in the know, imagine Legends of Zelda as a hack n slash then you've got the idea of what to expect!
    There are a lot of Zelda characters to play as (from the good side or the bad side) plenty of unlockable weapons, character upgrades etc and plenty of further gameplay via DLC. One of my favourite touches is the co-op play on all modes of the game (one uses the TV, the other plays on gamepad). My partner and I can play this into the late hours of night and generally such 'fighting' games are not her cup of tea! We have been slowly leveling up the characters and have about 4 above level 100. Its a great twist to need to upgrade all characters evenly to ensure certain levels are possible to complete where certain challenges are locked to say Link only (although player 2 may use whoever they wish)
    Sure, the gameplay may get a bit repetitive and ultimately, its just about unlocking more stuff as you go through...but we are still playing this game two years on and have found the game to have a very strong replay value to it. Worth a go!    … Expand
  12. el_Ithur
    Jul 31, 2016
    10
    De los mejores juegos de la consola. Requiere cierto conocimiento del universo de Zelda para poder emocionarse, pero el juego entrega muchas horas de entretención. Todos los DLC son casi obligatorios de adquirir para ver un juego terminado.
  13. cadents1115
    Jun 29, 2016
    8
    Hyrule Warriors is a great game but it does not completely satisfy the thirst for the highly anticipated Legend of Zelda for Wii U. It is a very well done Zelda - Dynasty Warriors crossover that offers hours of entertaining gameplay across multiple interesting game modes. If you're looking for a traditional Zelda game, look elsewhere. This game is a well-done crossover with tons ofHyrule Warriors is a great game but it does not completely satisfy the thirst for the highly anticipated Legend of Zelda for Wii U. It is a very well done Zelda - Dynasty Warriors crossover that offers hours of entertaining gameplay across multiple interesting game modes. If you're looking for a traditional Zelda game, look elsewhere. This game is a well-done crossover with tons of unlockables and achievements to motivate you to keep playing. We're having to wait longer still for Legend of Zelda Wii U and until that time comes, this is a fun and unique title to bide your time and whet your appetite.… Expand
  14. RSD4G
    Jun 22, 2016
    9
    Amazing game, amazing graphics and amazing quests.
    It can get too difficult to play if you don't play with all the characters enough. Some missions are way difficult to complete with an A-Rank. Expect each adventure map to get harder and harder.
    I give it a 9 because they didn't transfer all the "legends" content to the Wii U version, just the characters. Give the Wii U version the    Amazing game, amazing graphics and amazing quests.
    It can get too difficult to play if you don't play with all the characters enough. Some missions are way difficult to complete with an A-Rank. Expect each adventure map to get harder and harder.

    I give it a 9 because they didn't transfer all the "legends" content to the Wii U version, just the characters. Give the Wii U version the ocarina please and the ability to change character while in battle.
    A very nice game.    … Expand
  15. NGG_Emiliousti
    Apr 4, 2016
    8
    I am a huge The Legend of Zelda fan, and I never expected a game quite like Hyrule Warriors to be made. When I first saw the trailers, I knew I would want to try it out.
    After having played for a long, long time, I still have a lot of fun with the game. What I like the most in the game is the large variety in the playable characters, and it is a lot of fun to play as other Zelda    I am a huge The Legend of Zelda fan, and I never expected a game quite like Hyrule Warriors to be made. When I first saw the trailers, I knew I would want to try it out.
    After having played for a long, long time, I still have a lot of fun with the game. What I like the most in the game is the large variety in the playable characters, and it is a lot of fun to play as other Zelda characters then just Link.
    The game is good, but has its fair share of flaws and minor annoyances I have found. I will just write a list:

    + Good soundtrack
    + Great character variety
    + The DLC for the game is definetly worth it!
    + Hundreds of hours of gameplay
    + Tons and tons of content
    + Fun gameplay
    + Extremely challenging missions in adventure mode.
    + The new characters added to the game are pretty cool (Lana, Cia, Volga, Wizzro)
    + Easy to learn controls.

    - Not so good AI
    - Your team is useless
    - Little variety in battlefields
    - Extremely annoying giant bosses
    - Loads of grinding
    - Medals(basically achievements) that are blanked out so you don`t know how to get it without a guide.    … Expand
  16. Silverzapper
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    This game although repetitive is really fun. You basically kill everything! I especially like it when I'm stressed or feeling hatred for the human race. There is a nice variety of characters to choose from as well.

    One of my complaints is that I had to go through hell and back to get all the weapons in the game (not the upgrades just the basic weapons). If it was hard for me to do    This game although repetitive is really fun. You basically kill everything! I especially like it when I'm stressed or feeling hatred for the human race. There is a nice variety of characters to choose from as well.

    One of my complaints is that I had to go through hell and back to get all the weapons in the game (not the upgrades just the basic weapons). If it was hard for me to do imagine how some 10 year old who wants to get everything is going to fare.

    However this game has one of the best soundtracks I've heard in a game. Combined with beautiful graphics this game is everything you desire in a game like this. Buy it if you like killing things!    … Expand
  17. EpicLadySponge
    Mar 8, 2016
    8
    Hyrule Warriors is a pair of perfect dumb fanservice callings from the fans to Nintendo to ship them what they wanted. A combat fighting Zelda game. Nintendo got what they wanted and here we go.
  18. bud6274
    Jan 18, 2016
    9
    This is one of the best dynasty warriors games to date, and the Legend of Zelda touches work wonderfully with the game play and there is a ton of extra game modes and things to collect it really jam packs the game with content. Its main problem is that of many dynasty warrior games in which it is very repetitive but if your were expecting another dynasty warriors game like me then youThis is one of the best dynasty warriors games to date, and the Legend of Zelda touches work wonderfully with the game play and there is a ton of extra game modes and things to collect it really jam packs the game with content. Its main problem is that of many dynasty warrior games in which it is very repetitive but if your were expecting another dynasty warriors game like me then you found yourself a game.… Expand
  19. TearsMacabre
    Jan 16, 2016
    9
    I constantly replay this game all the time: it's incredibly fun. The characters are all unique, there are challenges for all levels of players, and I love the strategy element.

    For those of you expecting a Legend of Zelda game: it isn't one, and it isn't meant to be. This is distinctly Dynasty Warriors, using an excellent Zelda storyline and unique Zelda characters. That doesn't make it    I constantly replay this game all the time: it's incredibly fun. The characters are all unique, there are challenges for all levels of players, and I love the strategy element.

    For those of you expecting a Legend of Zelda game: it isn't one, and it isn't meant to be. This is distinctly Dynasty Warriors, using an excellent Zelda storyline and unique Zelda characters. That doesn't make it a bad "unoriginal" game. I find endless hours of enjoyment in it.

    The only thing keeping me from giving this game a 10 is the fact that it's FPS drops during co-op noticibly. However, it's still a great game and a fantastic purchase.    … Expand
  20. LoneWolfSones
    Jan 7, 2016
    8
    I never played a Dynasty Warriors game prior to Hyrule Warriors. In fact if not for the Zelda skin I am not sure if I would like Dynasty Warriors. But it is that Zelda skin that hooked me. Not only that but Hyrule Warriors manages to weave a interesting story that feels like a proper Zelda story. Seeing hordes of moblins, bokoblins, gorons, and zoras is like a dream come true. TheI never played a Dynasty Warriors game prior to Hyrule Warriors. In fact if not for the Zelda skin I am not sure if I would like Dynasty Warriors. But it is that Zelda skin that hooked me. Not only that but Hyrule Warriors manages to weave a interesting story that feels like a proper Zelda story. Seeing hordes of moblins, bokoblins, gorons, and zoras is like a dream come true. The selection of heroes is fantastic with new characters like Lana feeling entirely unique. Ever want to play as Agitha from Twilight Princess? You can do that. Ever want to pull the moon from Majora's Mask down ontop of your foes? You can do that. Ever want to lay waste to everything as Ganondorf? You can do that too. It can get repetitive at times as can any Warriors title from what I hear. But its a great mashup of two series that provide an interesting experience.

    I don't buy season passes often but I did for this and don't regret it with the amount of content they released including a few freebies thrown in as well.    … Expand
  21. metaruisu
    Dec 10, 2015
    10
    Este juego es épico, no tiene nombre. Nunca pensé que podría utilizar en campo a tantos personajes. El poder utilizarlos en plena batalla es algo que difícilmente puedes describir. Es extraordinario.
  22. AMMANN7
    Sep 6, 2015
    8
    8/10

    The Legend of Zelda game nobody asked for but that is actually just what we wanted

    + The Legend of Zelda characters
    + Weapons
    + Sites / Locations
    + Fanservice
    + Fun and addicting combat

    - Army movement is stiff
    - Graphically not impressive
    - Little bit repetitive
  23. tre802001
    Aug 30, 2015
    9
    Mixing Dynasty Warriors with Zelda was a great idea. The game has so much contect. The different modes are challenging. Great hack and slash and mindless killing. Hyrule Warriors represented the Zelda franchise very well.
  24. MiOdd
    Jul 24, 2015
    9
    Hyrule Warriors was a surprise hit for me. I mainly bought it out of curiosity, just because I am a Zelda fan. I expected some fun hack and slash action that I would play in short spurts. I did not expect to become immediately addicted to the game. My wife, who doesn't play action games at all, also became enamored with the game. We played through the entire campaign on co-op and neverHyrule Warriors was a surprise hit for me. I mainly bought it out of curiosity, just because I am a Zelda fan. I expected some fun hack and slash action that I would play in short spurts. I did not expect to become immediately addicted to the game. My wife, who doesn't play action games at all, also became enamored with the game. We played through the entire campaign on co-op and never lost interest. I thought the game was unique, I've never played anything like it but that's probably because I've never played a Dynasty Warriors game before.

    We only started to lose interest after exploring the Adventure Map Mode because we felt it required too much level grinding to complete. The Story Mode can be beaten without the need for grinding and we were both satisfied with just that portion of the game. I'm still slowly making my way through the Adventure Map alone, it's nice to have the extra content but playing through the Story Mode with my wife (a causal gamer) was an absolute blast.    … Expand
  25. dharma
    Jul 19, 2015
    8
    Team Ninja, and Dynasty Warrior, mixed with Zelda? It works incredibly well, and it's surprisingly addictive. While the One Man against an Army type of game play usually bores me...Hyrule Warriors somehow creates an addicting experience, a mix with strategy and button masher. Better than you thought it is.
  26. bpythg
    Jul 18, 2015
    8
    Hyrule Warriors is a really fun game to enjoy alone or with friends. This game is said to not be as good as other Zelda games but I disagree. The game offers a lot of fun and really awesome fighting, it isn't like every other Zelda game which is basically the same as the rest, it offers more fun with some challenges. If I had to give any complaints it would be sometimes it isn't very clearHyrule Warriors is a really fun game to enjoy alone or with friends. This game is said to not be as good as other Zelda games but I disagree. The game offers a lot of fun and really awesome fighting, it isn't like every other Zelda game which is basically the same as the rest, it offers more fun with some challenges. If I had to give any complaints it would be sometimes it isn't very clear what you have to do or the objectives are very hard and are barely possible. Overall it is a really fun game that I enjoy way more than other Zelda games.… Expand
  27. Benji_Nottz
    Jul 18, 2015
    9
    Hyrule Warriors is not a perfect game, but when you noticed you've clocked up 250 hours+ you have to conclude it was doing plenty right!
    Hyrule Warriors is a must for Zelda and Dynasty fans. It's rammed with content, decent and well priced DLC and an addictive nature that keeps you coming back for more.
  28. patrickres9
    Jul 10, 2015
    9
    A review from someone who's never played Dynasty Warriors games.

    This game is amazing. You have to understand that it's more of an action game then an exploration type Zelda game. It's not a Zelda game at all, really. It's a fan service to Nintendo fans from the makers of Dynasty Warriors. Basically, you have 2 very important modes. The "story" mode and an "adventure" mode which    A review from someone who's never played Dynasty Warriors games.

    This game is amazing. You have to understand that it's more of an action game then an exploration type Zelda game. It's not a Zelda game at all, really. It's a fan service to Nintendo fans from the makers of Dynasty Warriors.

    Basically, you have 2 very important modes. The "story" mode and an "adventure" mode which consists of a maps loaded with levels that follow the layout of the original Zelda game, unlocking content as you beat these maps. The gameplay has you playing as various Zelda characters, using huge moves to wipe out massive hordes of monsters. You have capture points that you're trying to take over as you go. The gameplay is fun, though it can be a bit "mindless" (it does require some strategy and thought). Eventually you're trying to overwhelm the enemy and kill the map boss.

    Sound simple? It is pretty straight forward. Why is this game so amazing then? It's polished, very fun to play, but most importantly, the ENDLESS unlockables! Each character levels up to 255, they all have varied weapons, there's a loot system, a badge system which is a bit like a skill system, potion making, and all kinds of fun RPG type elements. There are costumes to unlock, heart containers to gather, skulltulas to kill, and on and on. I don't know that I've ever seen this much content jammed into a game.
    I'm about 75 hours in, and I'm not even 25% into unlocking all the content.

    When you want to relax to some relatively mindless gameplay, and still have a deep "reward" mechanism with unlockables, this game is fantastic. Perfect after a long day at the office.    … Expand
  29. inkblowout
    Jun 26, 2015
    8
    I remember when I first played zelda when I was young I never liked the puzzle solving aspect of the game, and I was more interested in the combat and just fighting with the master sword. But hyrule warriors changed that for me. If I were to be born a couple of years later and I played this at a young age. I would have loved this game. The game is fun, just slashing with your sword throughI remember when I first played zelda when I was young I never liked the puzzle solving aspect of the game, and I was more interested in the combat and just fighting with the master sword. But hyrule warriors changed that for me. If I were to be born a couple of years later and I played this at a young age. I would have loved this game. The game is fun, just slashing with your sword through hordes of enemies in a war fighting along allies. And it does provide a challenge such as getting gold medals in the adventure mode. (They are just as hard as the gran turismo gold licences in all their games).… Expand
  30. saltyfries
    May 15, 2015
    10
    This is the most underrated, surprisingly good game I have ever played! It sucks because I'm biased about this, I love Dynasty Warriors, I love Zelda, yet when I heard about this crossover, I was skeptical I thought it would be barebones stupid little spinoff to cash in on the WiiU, boy was I wrong in the best way!

    The music is awesome, the gameplay addicting, the fanservice is THE    This is the most underrated, surprisingly good game I have ever played! It sucks because I'm biased about this, I love Dynasty Warriors, I love Zelda, yet when I heard about this crossover, I was skeptical I thought it would be barebones stupid little spinoff to cash in on the WiiU, boy was I wrong in the best way!

    The music is awesome, the gameplay addicting, the fanservice is THE GOOD KIND (not boob shots perverts :P) and it brings back so many good memories.

    The story is campy, that's the best way to describe it, it will make you laugh awkwardly, especially the villain Cia. The only reason she became evil was because she had the hots for Link, which is HILARIOUS!

    I loved everything about this game, what's unfortunate is after I beat it, I haven't played it since and I'm not sure why, there's plenty of content in addition to the main campaign, and the DLC is appropriate, worth it, and not needed to finish the game properly! I LOVE IT!

    A MUST BUY for Dynasty Warriors and Zelda fans alike!    … Expand
  31. larrycom
    Apr 18, 2015
    10
    gran gran gran juego, me lo pase 2 meses jugando este juego, aka te dejas de sonseras y te vas de frente a acabar a todos los bichos por docenas... juegas con todos los personajes, suben niveles, consigues mas armas y se pueden ir mejorando... la historia es muy buena, juegas hasta con el villano, y los extras hacen el juego muy pero muy prolongado. te pasaras semanas jugandolo... RECOMENDADO
  32. kooltrex
    Mar 22, 2015
    9
    Really impressed by this game! I thought it would be just another boring dynasty warriors game with zelda skin, but I was proven wrong the second I played this game! This game is a ton of fun. Nonstop action that just keeps getting more fun as the stakes raise. Tons of zelda fanservice and changes what I dont like about dynasty warriors! A must buy for any zelda fan in my opinion!
  33. ZombieAxeHero
    Mar 15, 2015
    8
    I love Zelda, and I love Dynasty Warriors, so when I figured out the two were coming together, you could hear me singing with joy from a million miles away. My fanboyism aside, there are a few things in this game that could have been done better, most notably the story. It certainly wasn't terrible and story doesn't matter as much in the grand scheme of things with this kind of game, but II love Zelda, and I love Dynasty Warriors, so when I figured out the two were coming together, you could hear me singing with joy from a million miles away. My fanboyism aside, there are a few things in this game that could have been done better, most notably the story. It certainly wasn't terrible and story doesn't matter as much in the grand scheme of things with this kind of game, but I can't help but feel the story was rushed. There isn't a whole lot of time to develop any characters aside from Cia and (debateably) Lana, and it practically relies on you already knowing who the other characters are. There's also several things to nitpick about it: where did Volga come from? Why didn't Ganondorf get more screen time? Why do they think they can surprise us by revealing Sheik's identity when anyone who played Super Smash Bros. or Ocarina of Time already knows? And most aggravating to me, why is Link still a silent protagonist? I get that it's for immersion purposes, but that immediately backfires because he has an iconic appearance and something of a personality. There's also the common complaint about these crossover games: it needed more characters from other Zelda games since only Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess, and Skyward Sword are covered (though Majora's Mask is added through DLC). That, and it seems that some parts of the game were cut out and reserved for DLC like all the different costumes. Then of courses there's what many have touched upon: there's no online multiplayer. Don't get me wrong. There's plenty for you to do on your own, but there were definitely times when I wished I had a second player helping me out through some of the Adventure Mode battles.

    Now onto the positives, which there is a lot of. Gameplay-wise, it's mind-numbing and senseless, but satisfying as all hell. Mowing down wave after wave of enemies with just a few short combos makes for the ultimate power fantasy, but I also like the addition of the Weak Point Gauge which sometimes forces you to use strategy to deal maximum damage to your enemies. Strategy is a key feature of this game thanks to the keep system: lose a keep and you lose some of your defenses to your enemy and leave your base wide open to attack. Lose your base or a vital ally, and it's game over. This game forces you to multitask, and it's a perfect way to keep you on your toes as well as break up the monotony. The graphics are very nice and character designs are all really nice, and the characters themselves are perfectly tuned. There are no bad characters in Hyrule Warriors (in terms of gameplay); just characters that might take some time to get used to like Zant, Fi, and Agitha. Let's also not forget the fact that this game has a ton of stuff for you to do with both Story and Adventure Mode (and now Challenge Mode thanks to the most recently released DLC pack). And of course, like all Warriors games, the music is just bloody AWESOME!!!

    Now, is this game as good as some other Dynasty Warriors games? No. Hell, I still think Warriors Orochi 3 is better if only for the story and wider variety of characters. Is the upcoming Zelda for Wii U going to blow this game out of the water? Probably, but is this game going to help you eat away the days to that game much faster? Absolutely. It's not for everyone, of course, but I highly recommend that any Zelda fan at least give it a try. Have fun, and here's hoping for Hyrule Warriors 2 one day!    … Expand
  34. HolyGRUNTY101
    Mar 15, 2015
    10
    There's just so much you can do, it can almost be intimidating! The replayability is extremely high, there's hundreds upon hundreds of hours of stuff to do, lots of characters, tons of costumes to unlock, significantly awesome free DLC (alongside amazing paid DLC). If you like The Legend of Zelda, and the Dynasty Warriors series, you MUST play this game. Nothing beats stomping around as Ganon!
  35. Jackenbu
    Mar 6, 2015
    9
    This game combines elements of strategy, actiony combat, and Zelda collectables. For those familiar with the Dynasty Warriors series, the feel will be familiar, and for those familiar with the Zelda games, the atmosphere will be. Don't buy this looking for a traditional Zelda game, it is very much action/hack-and-slash focused. There is tons of content here and hours of fun if you can getThis game combines elements of strategy, actiony combat, and Zelda collectables. For those familiar with the Dynasty Warriors series, the feel will be familiar, and for those familiar with the Zelda games, the atmosphere will be. Don't buy this looking for a traditional Zelda game, it is very much action/hack-and-slash focused. There is tons of content here and hours of fun if you can get into the combat. This is a great game for what it is, but definitely one you will want to try before buying if you are not familiar with Dynasty Warriors already.… Expand
  36. Michael_Forman
    Feb 14, 2015
    10
    A perfectly executed tribute to all things Zelda coupled with satisfying Dynasty Warriors gameplay. This game has instantly become one of my all time favorites in a gaming career that spans decades. The sheer magnitude of this game is unbelievable. It goes on and on and on (and the tribute material goes on and on as well). As for gameplay, it's easy to pick up as a beginner — just mashA perfectly executed tribute to all things Zelda coupled with satisfying Dynasty Warriors gameplay. This game has instantly become one of my all time favorites in a gaming career that spans decades. The sheer magnitude of this game is unbelievable. It goes on and on and on (and the tribute material goes on and on as well). As for gameplay, it's easy to pick up as a beginner — just mash the buttons. However, soon you'll find yourself reading through forums learning the tricks of combos and using the dash to break an animation to speed up your character. This is a truly exceptional, very special game. I cannot recommend it enough.… Expand
  37. TheKnight1
    Feb 8, 2015
    8
    Hyrule Warriors combines the gameplay of Dynasty Warriors and charactors of Legend of Zelda. Its not the new Zelda game people want for Wii U so dont expect puzzles, nor an overworld or even dungeon to explore. Its a whole lotta fun if you're a huge zelda fan and want to play as a certain charactor like Ganondorf or Zelda or Darunia to lay waste to thousands of weak enemies. Let me stressHyrule Warriors combines the gameplay of Dynasty Warriors and charactors of Legend of Zelda. Its not the new Zelda game people want for Wii U so dont expect puzzles, nor an overworld or even dungeon to explore. Its a whole lotta fun if you're a huge zelda fan and want to play as a certain charactor like Ganondorf or Zelda or Darunia to lay waste to thousands of weak enemies. Let me stress again this is not a Legend of Zelda game so dont expect to do anything much than spam a couple buttons to dish out devestating combos.What's wrong with just having mindless fun?… Expand
  38. rodericrinehart
    Feb 7, 2015
    8
    It does exactly what it sets out to do - merge to beloved franchises into something new. It will help hold you over until the release of Zelda for Wii U, and is fun in its own right. Typical Nintendo and Zelda charm, with lots and lots of hack and slash.
  39. DBPirate1129
    Jan 10, 2015
    9
    I wasn't interested in Hyrule Warriors at all when it was first announced but trailers and Nintendo Direct footage released after made me want to buy this game: I did not regret it one bit.

    Hyrule Warriors is not your traditional Zelda game. It follows the gameplay of the Koei Tecmo series Dynasty Warriors. Unlike most, the gameplay didn't get repetitive to me at all and I thoroughly    I wasn't interested in Hyrule Warriors at all when it was first announced but trailers and Nintendo Direct footage released after made me want to buy this game: I did not regret it one bit.

    Hyrule Warriors is not your traditional Zelda game. It follows the gameplay of the Koei Tecmo series Dynasty Warriors. Unlike most, the gameplay didn't get repetitive to me at all and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire story experience. I loved fighting through hordes of enemies and having to capture keeps. Defending keeps, however is an entirely different story. One of my main gripes with the game is where the checkpoints are placed. After a checkpoint, your base might fall and if you start at that checkpoint again, your base will fall every time, forcing you to restart the level. This only occurred on one or two levels out of 18 but I didn't like it.

    The character roster is a major plus in the game. The characters are pulled from Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess, and Skyward Sword with a few new characters like Lana and Cia (one of the main villains) getting thrown in there too. All of them are really unique but characters like Ganondorf, Darunia, Zelda, and Sheik are definitely my favorites. My other main problem with the game is the way you unlock characters which is through Adventure Mode. The challenges to unlock them are so tough it's unbearable and sometimes I wished I could just unlock them through the story.

    To my surprise, the story is incredibly engaging and there were even a couple of plot twists. Even if a level was too hard (or my base kept falling as previously stated) it was worth getting through it just to find out where the story would go next. Bosses aren't in all the levels but they're in most of them. I didn't really enjoy the bosses. They seemed more like nuisances than actual bosses.

    Overall, Hyrule Warriors is a great game with solid gameplay, engaging story, and strong characters. My main problem with the game is the difficulty and checkpoints but they're pretty minor.    … Expand
  40. NightLights
    Jan 3, 2015
    8
    I find this game a great beat-em-up, however, for me, the game got pretty repetitive, because you do the same thing just on a different map. However, the different modes and the many different characters make this a game that doesn't get... too repetitive. Also, there is more DLC on the way, adding even more to this game. The game has great combat, and it has a good story, even though itI find this game a great beat-em-up, however, for me, the game got pretty repetitive, because you do the same thing just on a different map. However, the different modes and the many different characters make this a game that doesn't get... too repetitive. Also, there is more DLC on the way, adding even more to this game. The game has great combat, and it has a good story, even though it is pretty short.… Expand
  41. JoshLuck1995
    Jan 2, 2015
    8
    This is my first game involving zelda as I have been out of the nintendo game for s long time but I made sure I did plenty of research before I played the game isnt directly involved in the zelda timeline its more of a side story, it runs fine, looks OK but I found the soundtrack was poor and after about 10 hours I started to feel it was going on far too long and it becomes very repetitive
  42. GamerOfGames
    Dec 29, 2014
    10
    It boggles my mind how this game continues to be so enjoyable despite having combat that should in theory become boring after an hour. Cutting down hordes upon hordes of enemies as Zelda characters from across the franchise is a blast, as each character plays differently, and the game is ripe with Zelda fanservice throughout.
  43. Bernadet
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    if you call your self a Zelda fan and dont own this game I dont know what to tell you :/ all Dynasty Warriors and Zelda fans are going to love this game is that good.
  44. earle
    Dec 19, 2014
    9
    A wonderful spin-off game for the Zelda series. Crossovers like this breathe fresh air into both franchises. You can't possibly tell me that you've never ever wanted to just hack and slash and beat up enemies as Link or Midna? While they did borrow a lot of classic Zelda elements, it is clearly a Dynasty Warriors game with a Zelda makeover. Fans (and people in general) shouldn't be goingA wonderful spin-off game for the Zelda series. Crossovers like this breathe fresh air into both franchises. You can't possibly tell me that you've never ever wanted to just hack and slash and beat up enemies as Link or Midna? While they did borrow a lot of classic Zelda elements, it is clearly a Dynasty Warriors game with a Zelda makeover. Fans (and people in general) shouldn't be going into this and expecting a classic Zelda game. Nintendo has released press and video coverage of this game WELL before it was released, so consumers should be informed before making a purchase.

    The combos and moves are easy to learn, the overall missions can present a pleasant challenge if you're new to the hack n slash scene (also: difficulty modes are useful), the soundtrack is great, and the DLC pack is well worth it.    … Expand
  45. Posidonson
    Dec 13, 2014
    10
    This game is a great new take on a beloved world. While this isn't the puzzle solving, dungeon crawling Zelda we know and love. It takes that world and makes you a hyper powerful warrior using the weapons and items you love in all new ways to take out your enemies. This collaborations has done an amazing thing to Zelda and really gives a Fan Service you rarely see from outside companies.This game is a great new take on a beloved world. While this isn't the puzzle solving, dungeon crawling Zelda we know and love. It takes that world and makes you a hyper powerful warrior using the weapons and items you love in all new ways to take out your enemies. This collaborations has done an amazing thing to Zelda and really gives a Fan Service you rarely see from outside companies. They took all the things we love from Zelda and blew it up in a new way. I found this to be a fun and thrilling way to see Zelda played out. I have been a fan of the Dynasty series for a long time and while not everyone will enjoy it. I believe for the type of game and the fan-service done here is amazing.
    Try it out.    … Expand
  46. Alexiace
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    THIS IS NOT A TRADITIONAL ZELDA GAME! However, if you like fast paced action and massive light explosions everywhere, this is definitely a game for you. Every singly character feels unique and everything seems to make a reference to other zelda games. For what it is this game is very good and lots of fun, but i suggest that this game is looked into before purchase.
  47. VCause
    Dec 6, 2014
    9
    Although the game is a non-canon Zelda storyline, it completely reimagines the way we play LoZ. Hyrule Warriors is a Dynasty Warriors spin-off, with a Zelda reskin. It features fast-paced action, beautiful graphics, great gameplay variety, and is filled with content. Like other Dynasty Warriors games, expect there to be a lot of enemies. Hyrule Warriors lets you slaughter thousands of onAlthough the game is a non-canon Zelda storyline, it completely reimagines the way we play LoZ. Hyrule Warriors is a Dynasty Warriors spin-off, with a Zelda reskin. It features fast-paced action, beautiful graphics, great gameplay variety, and is filled with content. Like other Dynasty Warriors games, expect there to be a lot of enemies. Hyrule Warriors lets you slaughter thousands of on screen enemies such as Moblins, Stalfos, Gibdos, and more. There are plenty of characters for you to choose from, with new characters, such as Cia, Lana, Volga, and Wizzro, and returning characters such as Link, Sheik, Impa, Midna and more. Although mostly a very entertaining and fantastic game, it has its faults like every other game. It lacks exciting 2-player local experience, as the number of enemies are greatly reduced. The frame rate drops to a choppy 30fps, and graphics on the TV drop to 720p. The story is your standard jealousy takes over someone, they become the villain and so forth. Overall, the game boasts a fantastic experience for those young and old, and should be acknowledged as a great game for the Wii U.… Expand
  48. mykellinden
    Nov 28, 2014
    10
    Hyrule Warriors was considered by many prior to its release...a mixed-reviews kind of game that would only cater to Dynasty Warriors fans at the end of the day...but no. Hyrule Warriors, for one, FAR exceeded my expectations and offers an extremely rich and detailed world of Hyrule perfect for hosting these large battles on. The characters are VERY well-developed, and the weapons they haveHyrule Warriors was considered by many prior to its release...a mixed-reviews kind of game that would only cater to Dynasty Warriors fans at the end of the day...but no. Hyrule Warriors, for one, FAR exceeded my expectations and offers an extremely rich and detailed world of Hyrule perfect for hosting these large battles on. The characters are VERY well-developed, and the weapons they have been given to fight with suit them perfectly. The storyline is very well-thought out, and I think the characters that were chosen to be part of this epic adventure were perfect choices, especially with more characters being added by way of DLC.
    Personally, I know some people would just look at this game as senselessly beating up hordes of enemies, and while it DOES have that element...it also has so much more that makes the game worth experiencing by any Zelda fan, as there are so many callbacks to the Zelda series that it truly could be called canon if no one was told otherwise.
    In closing, I can only hope Koei Tecmo is able to do either a Hyrule Warriors 2, or bring another popular Nintendo franchise into their myriad of Warriors games.    … Expand
  49. baloon123
    Nov 26, 2014
    8
    I is a good Hack and slash with whole lot of Zelda fan service. If like Hack and slash games you wil like this however if you like Zelda and don't, care about Dynasty Warriors you wont enjoy it.
  50. HawkeyeWii
    Nov 26, 2014
    8
    Finally a Zelda game that is for the hardcore action fans. It is a nice spin-off title that should have come around a long time ago. It is best to take the game in small bits, because the constant button mashing can get tedious and tiresome, but they didn't include a number of different characters for nothing.
  51. NanGamer
    Nov 25, 2014
    9
    Hyrule Warriors is one of those experiences in life when you are not very optimistic or suspicious, but in the end surprises and provides you you hours and hours of fun. The game is not perfect, far from it, but the game has something that is missing lately in games: fun. Rush, protect areas, help allies, beat bosses still cut off hundreds of enemies with one blow is just plain fun. CoupleHyrule Warriors is one of those experiences in life when you are not very optimistic or suspicious, but in the end surprises and provides you you hours and hours of fun. The game is not perfect, far from it, but the game has something that is missing lately in games: fun. Rush, protect areas, help allies, beat bosses still cut off hundreds of enemies with one blow is just plain fun. Couple this with the fact the game is one of the greatest honors ever made a successful title as The Legend of Zelda. Obviously, this is not a title of Zelda series as we are accustomed, but the game drinking from fountain that had been built over the years at Nintendo, taking four of the biggest games of the franchise to use as background: Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword. In addition Tecmo Koei and Nintendo give the player the opportunity to control not only Link, but also many of the iconic characters of the entire franchise: Ganondorf, Darunia, Girahim, Midna, Sheik, Impa and even sticks to Zelda own. The game also features an interesting replay factor with the game mode Adventure, which provides interesting challenges for the player to go unlocking various items and weapons of the beloved Nintendo franchise. The only thing I dislike in Hyrule Warriors is the multiplayer mode. In it, a player takes on the gamepad while the other plays the TV screen. So far so good, but the big problem is that the game suffers from many falls frames, plus a huge fall in the graphs. At times we seem to be playing a game of Wii and not the mighty Wii U. Otherwise the game also offers some fun DLCs for fans of the series. If you love The Legend of Zelda, do not waste your time and buy the one for sure, in a not so distant future, could become a rarity among fans.… Expand
  52. ArtEmonGuy_UA
    Nov 20, 2014
    10
    cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool cool lol )
  53. Courageismight
    Nov 20, 2014
    8
    Hyrule Warriors
    Epic game but has problems with being sophisticated considering what I paid and expected of it.
    Game has problems with sophistication to the point where symphony of night and all pure Zelda games beat it hands down game they could have gotten a 10 of 10 if the combat was very sophisticated because that would give me a powerful argument to say its a good game. This game    Hyrule Warriors
    Epic game but has problems with being sophisticated considering what I paid and expected of it.
    Game has problems with sophistication to the point where symphony of night and all pure Zelda games beat it hands down game they could have gotten a 10 of 10 if the combat was very sophisticated because that would give me a powerful argument to say its a good game.
    This game also lacks a large overworld a detailed plot and a lot of puzzles that are in pure Zelda greats.
    On the positive lots of enemies dramatic attacks great graphics and Link Ganon and even the hilarious Zant are in this game as well as you can fight as the Princess along with challenging missions in adventure mode and Hero other than that well hopefully other games Nintendo makes now are more sophisticated and I'll be working on Twilight Princess 3 heart good run as my next game    … Expand
  54. gurren
    Nov 14, 2014
    9
    if love the dynasty warrior game like me then you will surely love this game it is a great game in my opinion actually this is my favorite dynasty warrior game even though its a spin-off
  55. JrPgFaN83
    Nov 14, 2014
    8
    I have never played a Warriors' game and never had any desire to. That said, I enjoyed the crap out of Hyrule Warriors. Maybe it was the Zelda themed story and the fact that anything Zelda makes me smile. The combat is fun and while it may not be on par with the actual Zelda combat, it was a nice shift to play around with. I could see the gameplay getting old really fast, for me. I playedI have never played a Warriors' game and never had any desire to. That said, I enjoyed the crap out of Hyrule Warriors. Maybe it was the Zelda themed story and the fact that anything Zelda makes me smile. The combat is fun and while it may not be on par with the actual Zelda combat, it was a nice shift to play around with. I could see the gameplay getting old really fast, for me. I played through a couple of different times, played a lot of the adventure mode and plan to go mess around some more. Leveling up my characters was a nice break from the endless fighting and running around. But, seeing as how the Warriors' games are pretty similar, I may not grab another. I probably wouldn't have picked this one up if it wasn't Zelda themed. I think it's a fantastic game type with an awesome setup. It's just not what I am after in a game. I prefer deep RPGs and story driven action titles. I did have a lot of fun with this game and for what it is, it's awesome. No technical issues, tight controls and a fantastic Zelda backdrop made for a great time for me. Zelda fans should love it. Warriors' fans may enjoy it, unless this entry interferes with some sort of storyline in the main series. I have no idea how they are set up so I don't know. But if its the gameplay they are after, they should feel right at home. Manhandling groups of enemies, completing objectives and capturing keeps. That's all here and executed beautifully. I will keep this game in my collection and pop it in when I want to just wreck enemies and have some mindless fun. My score of the game is an 8/10 Awesome.
    It's not for everyone, but it does what it sets out to do and does it very well.    … Expand
  56. Supergamer01
    Nov 13, 2014
    9
    This game blew me away, I honestly thought it would be repetitive and dull but it was great. The graphics are better than what I expected, the storyline is worth playing through and the wide variety of playable characters is fantastic.
  57. Tobi_Whatever
    Nov 13, 2014
    8
    First of all, it's not a Zelda game. It's a Musou with Zelda characters.
    Musou is not for everyone. They are repetitive and the gameplay is shallow.
    I don't want to say that this is always bad, I want to say that Musou games are not for everyone. With that out of the way, the game is good in what it does. The campaign is fun, all the characters and weapons feel great and make you feel    First of all, it's not a Zelda game. It's a Musou with Zelda characters.
    Musou is not for everyone. They are repetitive and the gameplay is shallow.
    I don't want to say that this is always bad, I want to say that Musou games are not for everyone.

    With that out of the way, the game is good in what it does. The campaign is fun, all the characters and weapons feel great and make you feel powerful. There way more content than I expected and they are going to release even more. The soundtrack is great as well.

    Anyway, to my negative points.
    Doing the local multiplayer with TV for the first player and the gamepad for the second is a great Idea, but enemy numbers are greatly reduced and the gamepad resolution and AA looks pretty bad.
    Grinding upgrades and weapons isn't for everyone. It takes a lot of time and can get annoying.
    Also you won't nearly enjoy this game as much if you are not a Zelda fan.
    Compared to Dynasty Warriors 8, the contend is also a bit lacking, but that's pretty normal for a spinoff.

    All in all it's nothing special, but still a game you will have fun with for a long time.    … Expand
  58. saxo27
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    This is a very fun and unique game. It is not merely a Dynasty Warriors game with a Zelda skin. It is more so an action Zelda game. Yes, it has mechanics from Dynasty Warriors. However, the charm Zelda games makes this specific game feel fresh and different. I do not really enjoy Dynasty Warriors games, however, because this game has a Zelda flare, I find it to be a great game. SomeThis is a very fun and unique game. It is not merely a Dynasty Warriors game with a Zelda skin. It is more so an action Zelda game. Yes, it has mechanics from Dynasty Warriors. However, the charm Zelda games makes this specific game feel fresh and different. I do not really enjoy Dynasty Warriors games, however, because this game has a Zelda flare, I find it to be a great game. Some playable characters are not too fun, like Agitha, but others, like Cia, Lana and Link are great. Just wait until you can conjure up a cube, jump on it and roll it over the villians--fantastic. There has a massive amount of content that will keep you busy and having fun (I would imagine, over 120 hours worth). The graphics are lovely and really displays the Nintendo art style. The sound effects are quite good and the music on various stages are very catchy and add to the mood of the battle. Downsides to the game: again, some playable characters are not that good. However, a majority of them are very unique and absolutely fun to play. DLC is also very good and the new adventure map has some fun and unique levels. Enjoy.… Expand
  59. Kahisys
    Nov 10, 2014
    9
    A very well put game. Hyrule Warriors is a great game that made a perfect fusion with the Dynasty Warriors gameplay. The story is surprisingly well placed and fits the lore of the series without denaturing it, the gameplay is enjoyable, the lifespan of the game is very good, especially thanks to the challenges, and the DLCs are rather cheap considering how much more gameplay they add toA very well put game. Hyrule Warriors is a great game that made a perfect fusion with the Dynasty Warriors gameplay. The story is surprisingly well placed and fits the lore of the series without denaturing it, the gameplay is enjoyable, the lifespan of the game is very good, especially thanks to the challenges, and the DLCs are rather cheap considering how much more gameplay they add to the game. The only would be that said gameplay can be a little too repetitive, as it may turn off some people. The different fights also can get pretty hectic since you're often required to run pretty much everywhere, at the same time. Some may dislike it (I personally find it stimulating). A must-buy for the Wii U.… Expand
  60. dmelendez34
    Nov 10, 2014
    8
    A different kind of Zelda game... but so much fun nonetheless. I have killed more hours than I care to admit. I have yet to unlock everything but I love how much content this game has.

    Pros: + Zelda in a new type of game + easy to master combo system + lots to unlock + great variety in playable characters +local co-op play is available + great variety in game modes Cons -    A different kind of Zelda game... but so much fun nonetheless. I have killed more hours than I care to admit. I have yet to unlock everything but I love how much content this game has.

    Pros:
    + Zelda in a new type of game
    + easy to master combo system
    + lots to unlock
    + great variety in playable characters
    +local co-op play is available
    + great variety in game modes

    Cons
    - Not a traditional Zelda game
    - Basic enemies dont actually try to hit you
    - Really really hard on Hero
    - No online co-op

    The regular story mode was fun to complete on normal... I cant imagine beating the final boss on Hero but I guess that is a challenge I will have to be up to one day. Adventure mode is basically equivalent to shorter levels compared to story mode. You do quick challenges like beat specific bosses or kill a certain number of enemies. I like that it forces you to use characters you may not have had much time to play with in story mode.

    I haven't done much with the other modes but I am glad I have future options available to me once I get tired of the modes I have focused on so far.

    Upgrades for each character are numerous. You can give them better attacks, better defense, and other things such as options to carry more potions. You will play forever trying to upgrade your favorite (or all) characters.

    BOTTOM LINE: If you are a Zelda fan, you will most likely love this game. If you are into button mashing games, you will enjoy this game. The DLC that has been released, and yet to be released, will had more replay-ability to this game.    … Expand
  61. cheeseman585
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    Hyrule Warriors is pure gold. I would argue that this game has more content, diversity of combat, and challenge than any other Zelda game in the entire franchise. The main story has a fantastic story (though fairly straightforward), but the Adventure mode is where this game truly impresses. The entire map from the original Legend of Zelda has been faithfully reproduced and each squareHyrule Warriors is pure gold. I would argue that this game has more content, diversity of combat, and challenge than any other Zelda game in the entire franchise. The main story has a fantastic story (though fairly straightforward), but the Adventure mode is where this game truly impresses. The entire map from the original Legend of Zelda has been faithfully reproduced and each square represents a new challenge, while every secret bush to burn and wall to break reveals more powerups for your warriors. The rupees actually matter, and you have to intricately understand how the combat mechanics work if you want A ranks.

    I haven't even talked about how amazing the DLC and updates are yet. Three new characters for free? Check. A $7 DLC that DOUBLES the content in the game? You betcha! I've played this game for well over *100 hours*, and I still have dozens of missions left that each challenge me to develop my skills. There is no contest. This is absolutely one of the best games for the Wii U, and one of the best games in the Zelda franchise.    … Expand
  62. Emme
    Nov 3, 2014
    9
    Its true, gfx could be better, but in two player coop, its great. Adventure mode is fantastic and the whole package is totally addictive and fun ! Loads of content and new stuff coming until Feb 2015 !!
    Its got the right level of complexity to allow for quick half hour games as well as playing hours on end.
  63. AllanM
    Nov 2, 2014
    10
    This game was much better than I expected. I could hardly put it down! I always liked Zelda, but I didn't expect to like this play style so much. There's a lot of great games out now, but I have hardly touched them because I want to spend all my spare time playing Hyrule Warriors. The gameplay is totally engaging, and very satisfying, with tons of content (and more to come). It feelsThis game was much better than I expected. I could hardly put it down! I always liked Zelda, but I didn't expect to like this play style so much. There's a lot of great games out now, but I have hardly touched them because I want to spend all my spare time playing Hyrule Warriors. The gameplay is totally engaging, and very satisfying, with tons of content (and more to come). It feels great to play as all the major Zelda characters, and I felt that the story that ties them together was actually pretty decent, as are the new characters. Pick it up, and get the DLC too!… Expand
  64. fusion_13
    Oct 29, 2014
    8
    I wasn't expecting much from Hyrule Warriors at first, but i was very suprised. The action and combat is fun and doesn't get repetitive, the graphics are very nice. A great selection of characters and weapons too. The missions are good for the most part, some times they can get a little repetitive and boring but this rarely happens. Bosses are fun but some of them take very little skill toI wasn't expecting much from Hyrule Warriors at first, but i was very suprised. The action and combat is fun and doesn't get repetitive, the graphics are very nice. A great selection of characters and weapons too. The missions are good for the most part, some times they can get a little repetitive and boring but this rarely happens. Bosses are fun but some of them take very little skill to beat. Overall smashing waves upon waves of enemies has never felt so good.… Expand
  65. SGAether89
    Oct 29, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know what you're thinking..."take one good IP, and smash it violently into another not so good IP, and the results wont be pretty". I personally have no problems with the Dynasty Warriors series, but thats beside the point.

    However this, my friends, is a beautiful combination.

    Coming from a diehard Zelda Fan since day 1, dispite what alot of people say about this game, and the fact that so many people hate the idea of Koei/Tecmo has had their hands in it, they are missing all the things that make this a Zelda Game!

    First of all, the controls.
    The player can switch freely between Warriors style controls, and Zelda style.
    The Zelda scheme feels plenty like Zelda.

    Targeting!
    The "Z Targeting System" which was the heart and soul of the combat system of every 3D Zelda Game works the same way. And it feels comfortable. Players can switch targets by flicking the right stick towards any other targetable enemy on screen.

    Zelda Tools!

    The tools that made bossfights and exploring that much more fun have been integrated smoothly into the game! Bombs - for blowing up hordes of enemies at a time and clearing pathways. Bow - pierces and freezes multiple enemies in a line. Hookshot - for accessing secret areas that are out of reach and pulling yourself toward enemies to chain devastating combos. Boomerang - stuns multiple enemies in a group, picking up items, and interrupting enemy charge attacks. All have upgrade drops during battle for a temporary effect boost. Also all are used to reveal weaknesses of boss monsters.

    Boss Monsters!

    In some scenarios, Boss monsters like King Dodongo, Ghoma, Manhandla, and Argorok will show up randomly during battle and unleash their fury by rampaging across the field killing allies and foes alike. All have weaknesses to certain tools to expose their weaknesses (Sounds exactly how all Zelda bosses play out, right?). Most of their appearances are programmed into certain battles in the main story mode.

    Treasures, Heart Pieces, and Gold Skulltullas

    These are hidden in varying strongholds and random locations on the feild. Taking time out of the fight to explore forces players to micromanage in order to find what they are looking for and keep their allies alive....which makes it loads more interesting than just the monotony of killing endless hordes of enemies. Seems to me like thats the only con that people can focus on which makes them refuse to dig deeper.

    And last but not least, "the little things".

    The little things thst complete the zelda feel. No voices. "Proxi" acting as a advocate for Link as he has never spoken a single word in the entire series. Sheik's harp songs "Song of Storms", "Bolero of Fire" , "Nocturne of Shadow", and "Serenade of Water". Impa's Biggoron Sword. And so on.... Plus! If no one has ever noticed..... You Can Cut The Freakin Grass For Items!!!!!

    Despite the Warriors title which may scare those who absolutely detest Warriors games, this game still, in fact, Screams Zelda! It Feels like Zelda! It is Zelda! Its a spin off yes... but Zelda none the less.

    And as for the other complaints about the game, "Too easy" - You can change the difficulty...the AI may not be very smart, but they make up for that with more damaging attacks, enemies will block more, and be harder to take down forcing the players to take their time guarding and not mindlessly mashing combos.
    "Not enough content" there is plenty of content. Plenty of grinding and the adventure mode is tough. You will come to a point where you need to get an A rank just to access the space where a treasure is on the map. This combined with the option to adjust difficulty makes for a challenging and fulfilling experience.
    "Frame Rate Drops" Come On People!! The frap drops are not that bad, first of all... secondly...having hundreds of enemies on the screen at once is bound to drop the fraps a bit. Its unavoidable. The frap drop isnt as prominent for the warrior titles on ps4...so the slightly limited Nintendo console as far as sheer power and operating speed is enough for us to just accept it, and say "this was expected" and get the heck over it!

    And the writer of the article mentioned players being "upset about moving mouths but no voices"? What a lame thing to even complain about. Moving mouths during dialogue has been used since Twilight Princess. And it will more than likely be used in Zelda WiiU. To complain about this would be the same as complaining about hand gestures during dialogue in OoT, MM, and WW. I see that point as being entirely irrelevant.

    There are cons such as repetitiveness and lackluster plot. But it's to be expected from a spinoff.

    9/10
    As no game is ever perfect, this is the highest score I can possibly give.    … Expand
  66. guitarguy001
    Oct 26, 2014
    9
    This is one of those games where you turn you're brain off and just wanna have fun, and this game is extremely fun. To those who enjoy Dynasty Warriors, you're gonna feel right at home with this game and you probably love it.

    The visuals are beautiful. The score is amazing and is one of the better scores of 2014, right up there with Chrono Phantasma and even Bravely Default. The    This is one of those games where you turn you're brain off and just wanna have fun, and this game is extremely fun. To those who enjoy Dynasty Warriors, you're gonna feel right at home with this game and you probably love it.

    The visuals are beautiful. The score is amazing and is one of the better scores of 2014, right up there with Chrono Phantasma and even Bravely Default. The gameplay is extremely fun; having the ability to hack at enemies with your favorite Zelda characters is never a bad thing. The worlds are beautiful and massive and can set you off to explore what it has. At higher difficulties, this game is very hard and challenging and that's always good. The story is surprisingly good. It's not as deep as the Zelda games, but it is pretty good as a standalone title.

    However this game has a few issues. While Co-op is very fun, the slowdown is very frequent and can disrupt your game. The camera is very wonky and can give a poor view on where you are if you are surrounded by enemies. If you play this game on easy, you will mow right through everything and everyone and it can get very repetitive.

    This game is a celebration of The Legend of Zelda franchise and if you are a fan of said series, you will have a crap ton of fun with this game. I recommend it if you are a die hard Zelda and Dynasty Warriors fan.    … Expand
  67. Mikau94
    Oct 25, 2014
    9
    Hyrule Warriors isn’t your typical Zelda game but it fantastic fun for none-the-less. The game removes the dungeon crawling and puzzles in favor of real time strategy battles between two or more warring parties. The game plays like any other game in the Warriors franchise but it still stay true to its Zelda roots. In each “scenario” the player can choose from a variety of playableHyrule Warriors isn’t your typical Zelda game but it fantastic fun for none-the-less. The game removes the dungeon crawling and puzzles in favor of real time strategy battles between two or more warring parties. The game plays like any other game in the Warriors franchise but it still stay true to its Zelda roots. In each “scenario” the player can choose from a variety of playable characters (many familiar faces but a few new ones as well) and you will play on iconic Zelda locations from multiple games.

    In each battle you play as a one-man army who takes on thousands of enemy soldiers in order to wipe out the enemy army or keep them from advancing. You will play as an overpowered character but the sheer number of enemies keeps the game from getting too easy. The main quest or “Legends mode” will probably last 8-12 hours depending on which difficulty you choose and if you are playing single or multiplayer. There is also a challenge mode as well as Adventure mode where you make your way across the map from the original Legend of Zelda completing all sorts of challenges. The combat here is the same as the main game but you can earn a ton of extra weapons and upgrades by doing well in each level. Adventure mode has a huge variety of difficulties and all sorts of different challenges; I’ve been playing Adventure mode for 10 hours now and I still have a ton to do. There is also an awesome system for getting new combos, better defense, creating/upgrading weapons and leveling up low level characters using rupees you find in the game. The game keeps this balanced by not allowing you to level up any character to a rank that is higher than your highest level character.

    The game looks good on the Wii U but its graphics suffer when you play using the screen on the gamepad. If you are playing with 2 people, one person will have to use the gamepad while the other uses a Wiimote and Nunchuck or Wii U Pro Controllers (Sorry, no classic controllers). I rarely had issues with lag or framerate drops co-op like others have mentioned. The music is excellent! Most of the time the score consists of revamped music from the main Zelda series and it fits the game really well. The game has 3 difficulty levels right from the start which do a good job of making the game enjoyable for everyone. Upon complete Legends mode a harder difficulty will be added. The game controls well and everything responds the way you expect it to.

    My main concern with Hyrule Warriors is the fairly easy and overused bosses and the gameplay which can get repetitive. There was also a $20 day one DLC pack. Even if you buy the DLC you will get it periodically instead of all at once. While this does increase the longevity of the game, day one DLC just turns me off. There was also a $8 Master Quest DLC but you get it all at once and it gives you some new story level and gives you whole new adventure mode map.

    This is a must have for Wii U owners especially if you are a Zelda fan.    … Expand
  68. LoZ_Link
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    Every Legen of Zelda fan should own this game. It is an amazing game that drowns you in nostalgia, and 100+ hours of gameplay. I would call it my game of the year, but that was recently given to Bayonetta 2.
  69. solarsaturn9
    Oct 24, 2014
    9
    This game is addictive and has a ridiculous amount of replay value. However, this game has it's fair share of problems. The locales get a little old after a while. I wish they would have designed each battlefield in different color schemes at different times of day for Adventure mode. This way they could have paired different skyboxes with different battlefield color schemes to at leastThis game is addictive and has a ridiculous amount of replay value. However, this game has it's fair share of problems. The locales get a little old after a while. I wish they would have designed each battlefield in different color schemes at different times of day for Adventure mode. This way they could have paired different skyboxes with different battlefield color schemes to at least make some locales feel new. Some of the grunts and captains in adventure mode get old as well. If they would have added new races for those such as Deku scrubs or Zoras just to make things feel new every once in a while, it would have been great. These are very minor critiques though.… Expand
  70. Sploolordcam
    Oct 23, 2014
    8
    If you go into Hyrule Warriors knowing what to expect, it's a great game. This is not a Zelda game, but instead a Dynasty Warriors game with a Zelda theme. This is important to understanding the game, as the gameplay is entirely the beat-em-up action that a Warriors fan could expect. In application I believe the game is wonderful. The story isn't much to speak of, but the scenarios andIf you go into Hyrule Warriors knowing what to expect, it's a great game. This is not a Zelda game, but instead a Dynasty Warriors game with a Zelda theme. This is important to understanding the game, as the gameplay is entirely the beat-em-up action that a Warriors fan could expect. In application I believe the game is wonderful. The story isn't much to speak of, but the scenarios and playable characters really shine in their diversity. Adventure mode is another unexpected gem. You traverse an 8-bit Zelda map completing challenges within the game in order to explore the whole map and clear each square. The addition of Zelda bosses within the game is extremely satisfying along with the combat system, but my opinion may be a bit biased as Warriors games never felt repetitive to me, despite objectively being so.… Expand
  71. Mewzhong
    Oct 22, 2014
    9
    Overall quite a decent game.I am not a great zelda fan (totally has no attach to link's character or zelda's at all) except for Midna but i did enjoy the game. The skills or combos requires timing as some of them has delay in casting or launching. Planning each move accordingly to the situation (morale of enemy, numbers of enemy on screen) is crucial. Overall battles are hard in terms ofOverall quite a decent game.I am not a great zelda fan (totally has no attach to link's character or zelda's at all) except for Midna but i did enjoy the game. The skills or combos requires timing as some of them has delay in casting or launching. Planning each move accordingly to the situation (morale of enemy, numbers of enemy on screen) is crucial. Overall battles are hard in terms of strategy and conquering forts. You have to keep your priorities right in order to win the battles.Decide which fort to save as all 3 of your hyrule captains are screaming for help is quite challenging. You need to plan accordingly to the distance between the flailing captain, the location of the fort and the location of the enemies' forts. However, i still enjoy more on killing every available enemies on screen. Gives you great satisfaction. XD. Each character has great potential and it is fun to level up them especially my favorites. However the frame rate suffers a lot which tolls away the fun of the game a little. Camera angles are weird during focusing. The camera wont be fixed on the monster you targeted and also won't adjust itself during changing in the direction of skills.That doesn't affect the gameplay very much, just that sometimes I can't see the cute dekus as they bullet seed monsters to their doom.By the way, I am very glad that they gave Cia, Wizzro and Volga as an update instead of DLC. *Cia is soooo op i love heeerrrr*… Expand
  72. nintendoftw
    Oct 20, 2014
    8
    Its a very good game but flaws riddle the light that dwells inside... Great combat system with epic finishing moves but proxy is worse than navi and freedom is also a problem but overall epic
  73. Bryan420187
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing, seriously I am a long time Zelda fan and I absolutely love this game I literally go to work thinking about this game and come home to game it, it's some serious sh*t man lmao. But really if you like Dynasty warriors or are a hardcore Zelda fan you will love this game. The dlc thus far is definitely worth thus far as well, so far it's added a new weapon, 3 newThis game is amazing, seriously I am a long time Zelda fan and I absolutely love this game I literally go to work thinking about this game and come home to game it, it's some serious sh*t man lmao. But really if you like Dynasty warriors or are a hardcore Zelda fan you will love this game. The dlc thus far is definitely worth thus far as well, so far it's added a new weapon, 3 new characters, 1 alternate costume per character, a new adventure map, new rewards map, and tons of new features inside the adventure map. Definitely worth checking out.… Expand
  74. alesalazar
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    this game is good for Zelda fan, is dinasty warriors with Zelda characters but with a story with zelda sauce, for the no fan player is very poor but the zelda fan like me love fight with link and friends, control ganondorf for first time in the saga is the best, new characters are good, te only bad is the difficult i want more hard for the true gamers, in general is good game i recommendthis game is good for Zelda fan, is dinasty warriors with Zelda characters but with a story with zelda sauce, for the no fan player is very poor but the zelda fan like me love fight with link and friends, control ganondorf for first time in the saga is the best, new characters are good, te only bad is the difficult i want more hard for the true gamers, in general is good game i recommend to all people.… Expand
  75. zeroshazad
    Oct 15, 2014
    8
    this game is a dynasty warriors game with a legend of zelda skin however this was my first time with a dynasty warriors game and i enjoyed it alot, at first i thought it was going to be bad but then it was amazing. the cut scenes are really beautiful and i like the crafting system. i think my most favorite thing in the game is the fact that they remade the original legend of zelda map forthis game is a dynasty warriors game with a legend of zelda skin however this was my first time with a dynasty warriors game and i enjoyed it alot, at first i thought it was going to be bad but then it was amazing. the cut scenes are really beautiful and i like the crafting system. i think my most favorite thing in the game is the fact that they remade the original legend of zelda map for this game as its own mode. the only downside i have with the game is that it gets realy boring playing with just one character, which is why its best to chose different characters for each stage. the last thin that is a bummer for was not being able to get a scarf because i live in canada and americans needed the scarf more cause its apparently colder in the states than in the north… Expand
  76. SwitSwat
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Like many people say, this is not really a Zelda game. It's a Dynasty Warriors game, using Zelda characters and locations. I admit, the combat looked pretty repetitive in the trailers, but I still wanted it because.... Zelda. I pre-ordered this, and with all the hours I've put into this game, I can safely say, that this is one of the best... If not, the best Dynasty Warriors title to date.Like many people say, this is not really a Zelda game. It's a Dynasty Warriors game, using Zelda characters and locations. I admit, the combat looked pretty repetitive in the trailers, but I still wanted it because.... Zelda. I pre-ordered this, and with all the hours I've put into this game, I can safely say, that this is one of the best... If not, the best Dynasty Warriors title to date. Fun combat, good challenge, and co-op mode! Don't miss out on this game if you like hack 'n slash games, Dynasty Warriors, or Zelda. 10/10… Expand
  77. Demagicman
    Oct 14, 2014
    8
    This game combines two thing dynasty warriors and zelda and its a great mix!. The game play is fast and fun the story is long lots to do things to collect 3 more modes once you've finished the story all round good game But the multi player is a bit bit of a let down is slow's the game down less enemies spawn game looks terrible on multi player game slows down a bit now and then but besidesThis game combines two thing dynasty warriors and zelda and its a great mix!. The game play is fast and fun the story is long lots to do things to collect 3 more modes once you've finished the story all round good game But the multi player is a bit bit of a let down is slow's the game down less enemies spawn game looks terrible on multi player game slows down a bit now and then but besides that it an all around good game… Expand
  78. Bugman
    Oct 13, 2014
    8
    For a series that I have never tried, the Dynasty Warriors formula had always seemed boring and repetitive but after playing Hyrule Warriors my interest in the series increased. With a market that is plentiful of shooters and sandbox games Hyrule Warriros offers combo filled fun gameplay with some of your favorite heroes. Mowing down hundreds of enemy's has never be more satisfyingFor a series that I have never tried, the Dynasty Warriors formula had always seemed boring and repetitive but after playing Hyrule Warriors my interest in the series increased. With a market that is plentiful of shooters and sandbox games Hyrule Warriros offers combo filled fun gameplay with some of your favorite heroes. Mowing down hundreds of enemy's has never be more satisfying especially when you do it as Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, etc. But the biggest thing that I get out of HW is the Zelda fan service that never seems to end.
    Story:
    A not too complex story that doesn't get over convoluted with super odd characters or ridiculous scenarios. World is fine, someone comes in to disrupt the kingdom of Hyrule, set out on a mission to stop this foe, meet interesting people on the way. It does get really interesting when other worlds from past Zelda games come into play.
    Gameplay:
    Like any Dynasty Warriors games it has repetitive gameplay. You might be able to button mash your way throw but other enemy's need a different approach than just repeatedly pushing the same attack. Upgrades are available for each character using a tree that signifies your progress. Maps start out on the easy side but as you progress these enemy's become harder and harder so be prepare to die a lot.
    Visuals:
    Maps are on the bland side but it's expected when you're trying to run so many objects on the screen. Character animations are nicely done but things really shine with combos are executed automated fight sequences. Particle effects are beautiful especially when it's a ball of fire.
    Hyrule Warriors may not be cannon but it offers mindless fun that we rarely see. It's easy to get into and discovering hidden items and new weapons makes it a ton of fun.    … Expand
  79. opendoorsnow
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    I'm just going to start out by saying that I've never heard of Dynasty Warriors before this game. I love Zelda games. I've grown up with Zelda, and I still love the games. This game isn't a normal Zelda game, with dungeons and a thought-provoking plot. This is just a ton of dumb fun. The "Legend Mode" has a fan service-y story, that lasted for about 10 hours. Then there's "Adventure Mode."I'm just going to start out by saying that I've never heard of Dynasty Warriors before this game. I love Zelda games. I've grown up with Zelda, and I still love the games. This game isn't a normal Zelda game, with dungeons and a thought-provoking plot. This is just a ton of dumb fun. The "Legend Mode" has a fan service-y story, that lasted for about 10 hours. Then there's "Adventure Mode." This will be where you spend most of your time, with hundreds of unlockables, like gold skulltulas, heart pieces, characters, weapons, etc.

    I bought this game the day it came out where I live, September 26, and I've been playing it everyday for 1-10 hours each day. I think this game is great, and will keep you hooked. I loved this as an introduction to Dynasty Warriors, and as a Zelda spin-off to hold off my Zelda love until a true Zelda game comes next year.

    Thank you Nintendo and Koei Tecmo for making this game happen.    … Expand
  80. Garbonzai
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    Wonderfully done! This game does an amazing job of pulling the world of The Legend of Zelda into the dynasty warriors series. The newly created story is exciting as are the new characters that they made. There are plenty of nice features they added from the LoZ series such as the implementation of cuccos, bombs, skultulas, and all the hidden heart pieces.

    The gameplay can be repetitive    Wonderfully done! This game does an amazing job of pulling the world of The Legend of Zelda into the dynasty warriors series. The newly created story is exciting as are the new characters that they made. There are plenty of nice features they added from the LoZ series such as the implementation of cuccos, bombs, skultulas, and all the hidden heart pieces.

    The gameplay can be repetitive but there are so many things to do and unlock that the repetitiveness isn't even bothersome. There is a wide variety of characters and weapons to use and the game does a nice job forcing you to play with certain people so that things gets switched up. The difficulty ranges from extremely easy to very difficult which is great since its good for beginners and veterans that want a challenge.

    As with all games of the Legend of Zelda series the music is great! The visuals are spectacular and the overall feel of the game is pleasant and smooth. There are frame rate drops when the screen gets really cluttered but it doesn't stagger, just slows down.

    If you're a Warriors fan then definitely check it out. If you're a Zelda fan expecting another Zelda game then check it out you might like the refreshing new style. If you don`t like the repetitive nature of Warriors games then you will not like this.

    I just can't wait for them to do this with the Fire Emblem series now!    … Expand
  81. orakiorob
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    This game is way better than I expected. it's filled with content and gameplay is very compelling. Zelda fanservice is great, but it's far from being the only merit here. This is the most fun I've had with my Wii U up to now.
  82. Illy45
    Oct 11, 2014
    10
    This game is simply Amazing. I like to consider myself a huge Legend of Zelda fan considering that my room is full of Zelda merchandise AND I played and own every single Legend of Zelda game ever made. I loved it! It is exactly what I was expecting but better. I don't understand those who are upset that this game is different from the others because it was quite obvious that it was aThis game is simply Amazing. I like to consider myself a huge Legend of Zelda fan considering that my room is full of Zelda merchandise AND I played and own every single Legend of Zelda game ever made. I loved it! It is exactly what I was expecting but better. I don't understand those who are upset that this game is different from the others because it was quite obvious that it was a Dynasty Warriors game skinned with Zelda! Nintendo didn't even develop it, Tecmo did. I never played a Dynasty Warriors game in my life but Hyrule Warriors encourages me to do so. The amount of content and playability in this game is quite insane, it can leave you here playing for an easy 100+ hours to 100% it all. I strongly recommend this game to any hack n' slash gamer and "some" Zelda fans. Hyrule Warriors is easily one of the best games Wii U has to offer up to date.… Expand
  83. blackbox64
    Oct 8, 2014
    8
    When I bought Hyrule Warriors, I knew what I was going to face, a switch of the standard puzzles and adventuring of the standard Zelda games, to a hack and slash style with no puzzles, and a limited amount of adventure. It was also the first game that I played of the hack and slash genre, and let me tell you, I was presently surprised by the game play, mowing down great hordes of enemiesWhen I bought Hyrule Warriors, I knew what I was going to face, a switch of the standard puzzles and adventuring of the standard Zelda games, to a hack and slash style with no puzzles, and a limited amount of adventure. It was also the first game that I played of the hack and slash genre, and let me tell you, I was presently surprised by the game play, mowing down great hordes of enemies as your favorite characters from the Legend of Zelda (And some of your not so favorite characters, I'm looking at you Fi). The game is just a lot of repetitive, but mindless fun.

    The only big problem I have with his game is difficulty spikes. Usually the game is really easy, but in some certain situations you can find yourself frustrated at the game. An example of this if you have too many large enemies characters (Other warriors, powerful minions, etc.) attacking you at once. If you are trying to go for an A Rank on an Adventure Square, the large amount of powerful enemies can remove all of you health in a matter of seconds, you can even me at maximum level and still get destroyed.

    All in all, if you enjoy hack and slashes, and enjoy Zelda, this game is something different to add to your collection.    … Expand
  84. Xiang
    Oct 8, 2014
    9
    This game is immensely fun and exactly what you would expect from a Dynasty Warriors/Zelda crossover. Most of the criticism I've seen focus on all of the elements that make Dynasty Warriors games so great. It's the definition of hack-n-slash and it delivers on that. If you don't like DW, you won't like this; if you like DW, then you'll love this. It's that simple.

    I initially thought    This game is immensely fun and exactly what you would expect from a Dynasty Warriors/Zelda crossover. Most of the criticism I've seen focus on all of the elements that make Dynasty Warriors games so great. It's the definition of hack-n-slash and it delivers on that. If you don't like DW, you won't like this; if you like DW, then you'll love this. It's that simple.

    I initially thought the game would be lacking in characters/weapons/content because DW games tend to have a lot of characters and such, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that this was not the case and that there is plenty to do (plus DLCs on the way).

    The only reason I can't give this game a perfect 10 is because there are some obvious rough edges. The targeting system is very flukie, and because of how specials work there are times where you get some glitchy outcomes. Using the hookshot on bosses, for instance, causes some weird pushback issues, and one time when fighting The Imprisoned, his toes glitched and I couldn't hit them, making completion of the level impossible. Same logic applies to dodges and blocks: There are a lot of times when you're on the receiving end of some ghost hits.

    Also, as much as I like what they did with Adventure Mode, I'm not entirely sold on how they placed the treasures throughout the levels. Some characters have treasures in levels that are quite awkward for that particular character. I'm all for things being challenging, but I still like things to feel fluid and consistent with the character I'm playing. And, it would've been nice to have been able to get weapons earlier. (The only exception is Link, who has a ton of variety with his weapons, so you get plenty early.)

    Overall, though, these things are minor grievances and hardly make an impact on my impression of the game. Very satisfied and excited for the DLCs!    … Expand
  85. LanceLercher
    Oct 6, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hyrule Warriors is exactly what everyone who bought the game should have expected it to be and more! Hyrule Warriors is truly a Warriors game, but it is set up as though it could truly be a game within The Legend of Zelda universe. Koei Tecmo and Nintendo along with Omega Force and Team Ninja came together to create a game that should tickle the most dedicated Zelda fanboy pink. From its absolutely stunning HD visuals, repeated references and content from nearly every Zelda game to date, and surprisingly fresh--albeit short--true-to-the-franchise plot, Hyrule Warriors continues to amaze me more and more by how much it has to offer.
    The game offers up the introduction of four brand new characters to go with the numerous characters that we incorporated from Zelda games past. These characters feel quite at home within the Zelda themed world, and in fact they should with the numerous inspirations that they draw from the series. Volga, the Dragon Knight, is the very first boss that you fight in the game, and although the fight is short lived, through later encounters with him and his opening cutscenes, clear design connections to characters like Volvagia (Ocarina of Time) and Onyx (The Oracle Series) can be made with little effort. Later in the story, you encounter the Twisted Wizard Wizzro, who again has clear design connections to a recurring enemy of the Zelda series wizzrobe, and the poe collector (Ocarina of Time). The two remaining new characters although very fresh in design, very well might have also been greatly inspired from characters in The Oracle Series. Cia, the Dark Sorceress, may well have been based on Veran the Sorceress of Shadows. Lana, the White Sorceress, bears striking resemblance to Nayru from that series. Regardless of the speculations about which characters these new characters possibly resemble, it is clear that they fit perfectly within a world containing those of previous Zelda games.
    The game mechanics feel flawless in so many respects, and the fighting style feels right at home for those who have played recent main console Zelda games. Although the arsenal of secondary weapons in the game is slightly limited (not typical of any Legend of Zelda game), the powerups offered for these weapons give the player a specific time to use them to their advantage. The game does not have any puzzle mechanics in it, however it does reward exploration as is typical to the Zelda series.
    When I started the game, there wasn't a single other game that I wanted to play until I finished it, because although the characters lacked proper introductions, I immediately felt connected to them, and I wanted to see what happened to and between them. Nearly everything felt like it had a slight improvement over its classic roots.
    The game isn't overtly difficult at a normal level, but the more you scale up the difficulty, the more punished the player becomes from making decisions that aren't smart in the overall picture of the battle. The game rewards fast kills and combos that take the least amount of time for the right number and strength of enemies. In most games, the secondary modes serve as only a few hours of extra entertainment for "completionists"; however, in Hyrule Warriors, Adventure mode not only serves as a way to continue leveling up your current characters in the game with unique challenges, it also allows the unlock of 4 new characters to play, and new weapons for some of the existing characters. Once you've gotten your characters to where you want them, you can actually replay any of the story missions with any unlocked character in the game's free mode. On top of all that, the Hardcore gamer can always compete in fast paced missions in yet another scenario based mode. The game also supports local co-op for those who want to play with friends even.
    In truth, I was hoping for a traditional Zelda experience, and although I knew I wouldn't get one to begin with, I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience with the game thus far, and I hope that these teams can come together again at least as design consultants for an upcoming title in the main Legend of Zelda series. The game offers hours of potential casual and hardcore entertainment that truly is worth any Zelda or Dynasty Warriors time and effort. I look forward to all the upcoming DLC, and I hope that Nintendo is now inspired to make a Zelda game that looks as beautiful as Hyrule Warriors (and includes Lana and Cia!). As long as the player accepts what type of game they are playing, instead of complaining about what it isn't, the entertainment value will be off the charts.    … Expand
  86. Troublewalking
    Oct 5, 2014
    8
    If your a fan of Zelda and Dynasty Warriors you will love this game. It is basically Dynasty Warriors in a Zelda skin. My son and daughter are huge fans of the Dynasty Warrior series. I am a fan of Koei's historical games, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms series.Especially number 3. Thus we love seeing real heroes, redoing famous battles. We are also fans of the Zelda series. So thisIf your a fan of Zelda and Dynasty Warriors you will love this game. It is basically Dynasty Warriors in a Zelda skin. My son and daughter are huge fans of the Dynasty Warrior series. I am a fan of Koei's historical games, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms series.Especially number 3. Thus we love seeing real heroes, redoing famous battles. We are also fans of the Zelda series. So this review comes from that point of view. Yes the Zelda heroes are not real, but it may just interest your friends in playing a game that is similar and about real heroes/legends from ancient China and Japan. And they may actually end up reading the great books that tell about Dynasty Warriors period in time. While still enjoying some mindless fun.

    I think the Zelda touch makes the series more fun. It seems more rewarding with the rupees and buying stuff that way. It's true the AI is weak. But this is not a fighting game. It is about reenacting the battle and you playing a larger than life hero. Thus in that way the AI is meant to be weak. How heroic would Link seem if he struggled against a generic foe? And if he struggled against one foe, how would he do on a battlefield with 1,000's of foes? Thus the reason the AI is comically weak. As you face 1,000's of foes , plus boss battles in each battle.

    The series fun is in leveling up many heroes, and their abilities. At first there are few heroes but eventually through your actions you open new people to play. You also can customize your hero by choosing their special abilities and weapons in each battle. Though it is not terribly deep, it is enough to keep you interested. And the battles can take a half hour or so. So they are not too long, but are still short enough for you to try many builds. The game can be great fun to fight in co-op battles. It has several modes and this usually appeals to different types of players. If you enjoy playing such games, you will find that Hyrule Warrios like Dynasty Warriors will give you many hours worth of enjoyment, along with great replay value.

    Again this game is not a Zelda series game. It is a Dynasty Warrior game with a Zelda facelift. And it does a great job at being that, thus I give it an 8. If these games had an Extreme difficulty where it was almost impossible to win the fights, then it would probably be a 10. As a RTK fan, I'm always a little sad when I beat Lu Bu in a fight. But the fact the Dynasty Warrior series has me knowing who he was, is a huge victory in itself.    … Expand
  87. Undeadbobop
    Oct 5, 2014
    9
    Its the best zelda/dynasty warriors game in a very very long time, it is a breath full of fresh air on both fronts in different ways. If you are a zelda fan the gameplay is, if you are a dynasty warriors fan level progression, more RPG elements, and story.

    It is a breathe of fresh air for games series that have been milked to death with very little changes. Normally I don't like Zelda    Its the best zelda/dynasty warriors game in a very very long time, it is a breath full of fresh air on both fronts in different ways. If you are a zelda fan the gameplay is, if you are a dynasty warriors fan level progression, more RPG elements, and story.

    It is a breathe of fresh air for games series that have been milked to death with very little changes. Normally I don't like Zelda games, normally I don't like warrior games, but this one is a shiny pinnacle of both.    … Expand
  88. Wisedad9
    Oct 4, 2014
    10
    Well being a fan since Zelda was first released. I have to say that I am very happy with this game. It is a real change and better than the last couple of Zelda franchise games. Link between worlds was just as upsetting as Windwaker and other junk games. It is great to see Zelda going towards something more than a joke or a running pun. It did seem a little easy to start, but with all theWell being a fan since Zelda was first released. I have to say that I am very happy with this game. It is a real change and better than the last couple of Zelda franchise games. Link between worlds was just as upsetting as Windwaker and other junk games. It is great to see Zelda going towards something more than a joke or a running pun. It did seem a little easy to start, but with all the content this game has I can still feel that classic Zelda with mission and hidden content. I was very happy with this game. I only bought a Wii-U for this game and it was a good buy.… Expand
  89. Linkruleshyrule
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    Its even better than i expected graphics are Amazing, music is great, Gameplay is fanatastic and the DLC coming looks epic. Story mode is great a little short through. Adventure mode is fun and is where the game is at. The WII-U has hit its stride and will only get better as time goes on so jump on the bandwagon and enjoy the ride!
  90. TheExtraGuy
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    I like the Dynasty Warriors games so I got this game expecting the same fun I have with those games and I was not disappointed, in fact I like it a lot more than Dynasty Warriors simply because it's set in the Zelda universe. It's the same hack and slash through multiple hordes of enemies while using your different combos and special attacks, defeating enemy officers with careful executionI like the Dynasty Warriors games so I got this game expecting the same fun I have with those games and I was not disappointed, in fact I like it a lot more than Dynasty Warriors simply because it's set in the Zelda universe. It's the same hack and slash through multiple hordes of enemies while using your different combos and special attacks, defeating enemy officers with careful execution and making sure not to fall into their attacks, as well as having a variety of characters to choose from all with their own unique style and feel.
    If you're coming into this game expecting a Zelda game you're gonna have a bad time because it isn't a traditional Zelda game, however it does have elements such as finding treasure and using items like your boomerang, hook-shot, bombs etc and often you will fight bosses that require you to work out their pattern so you avoid their attack and snag them with the bow or whatever that boss requires to injure.
    The story is rather short and not too spectacular, but really it's not a game you want to play for it's story in the first place. It meant to just bring a heap of characters together so that way they look good fighting all those Zelda baddies and so you can have a great time fighting them as Midna, Darunia or Ganondorf. The aesthetics of the game look pleasing, the art style of the characters look nice in beautiful HD and I just love Lana's look, she's just so cute! Not only that but playing as Impa, Sheik or Princess Zelda is just badass, if ever people want to complain about women not being represented in video games I'm just going to point them towards several female characters in this game!

    The only con I can really give this game is that some stages are overly used and that much is apparent in adventure mode. Plus no online multiplayer? Come on Nintendo and Tecmo Koei! Online for this game would be awesome, you could've had 4 player co-op! Hopefully this'll be in a patch in the future.

    Give it a try, either you'll love it or hate it. It all depends on how you feel about the Dynasty Warriors style of games. Just don't listen to the guys giving it 0... it really looks as though they didn't know what to expect. And reading them it looks like they didn't know this wasn't going to be a Zelda game.    … Expand
  91. Yotsuba
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    Hyrule Warriors exceeded all expectations I had. Combat is a blast and the ever changing battlefield and objectives keep the game from ever feeling repetitive. The different characters are all fun to play as and have their own nuances, the visuals in the game are stellar and the animation is fluid, the game runs at a silky smooth 60fps.

    I can say with complete confidence that this is    Hyrule Warriors exceeded all expectations I had. Combat is a blast and the ever changing battlefield and objectives keep the game from ever feeling repetitive. The different characters are all fun to play as and have their own nuances, the visuals in the game are stellar and the animation is fluid, the game runs at a silky smooth 60fps.

    I can say with complete confidence that this is not only an interesting Zelda spin-off but the single best Dynasty Warriors game ever made hands down.    … Expand
  92. foxmccloud
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    Hyrule Warriors is an incredibly fun game and battling through hordes of enemies has never been this fun. This Dynasty Warriors and The Legend of Zelda crossover has great elements, both old and new. Although, I wish they included online multiplayer. And if you are a beginner gamer, I wouldn't recommend it, cause this game can get challenging. It lets you play as dozens of characters andHyrule Warriors is an incredibly fun game and battling through hordes of enemies has never been this fun. This Dynasty Warriors and The Legend of Zelda crossover has great elements, both old and new. Although, I wish they included online multiplayer. And if you are a beginner gamer, I wouldn't recommend it, cause this game can get challenging. It lets you play as dozens of characters and even ones from past Zelda games, such as Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess, and Skyward Sword. I recommend it tot he hardcore gamers, but not the beginner gamers. Its a really fun game, so buy it.… Expand
  93. briancas
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    If you consider your self a Zelda fan and you don't own this game I don't know what to tell you :/
    everything gets a 10 on this game Graphics,gameplay,story,soundtrack
    and it dos have online. We can help others in Adventure mode, this is done with ghost data brilliant idea. and it works perfectly. this games fantastic it exceeded my expectations completely best game to have to keep you    If you consider your self a Zelda fan and you don't own this game I don't know what to tell you :/
    everything gets a 10 on this game Graphics,gameplay,story,soundtrack
    and it dos have online. We can help others in Adventure mode, this is done with ghost data brilliant idea. and it works perfectly. this games fantastic it exceeded my expectations completely best game to have to keep you busy until the next Zelda
    its definitely a contender for Game of The Year wow
    buy with confidence    … Expand
  94. halcyon_zephyr
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing! I have been a long time fan of the dynasty warriors and Zelda series, so I knew I would like this game from the start. The sheer amount of things to do in this game (specifically how Adventure mode is set up) astounds me. I plan on getting everything unlocked on every character.... I want to 100% this! And I do not see that happening anytime soon. People areThis game is amazing! I have been a long time fan of the dynasty warriors and Zelda series, so I knew I would like this game from the start. The sheer amount of things to do in this game (specifically how Adventure mode is set up) astounds me. I plan on getting everything unlocked on every character.... I want to 100% this! And I do not see that happening anytime soon. People are complaining about the repetition of the game, but if you switch between multiple characters then it basically goes away. Hands down, this game is awesome.… Expand
  95. Dalfamurni
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    I have been a huge fan of both the Zelda and Warriors series. I have played every Warriors game since 4, and every Zelda game, minus the CDi and a few of the newer hand held titles.

    As a fan of the Zelda series, I loved it. This title is a huge breath of fresh gameplay and story for a series that has been very sternly set in its designs. It is very different from the Zelda series,    I have been a huge fan of both the Zelda and Warriors series. I have played every Warriors game since 4, and every Zelda game, minus the CDi and a few of the newer hand held titles.

    As a fan of the Zelda series, I loved it. This title is a huge breath of fresh gameplay and story for a series that has been very sternly set in its designs. It is very different from the Zelda series, because it is a Warriors game. And it fulfills every fan desire I have had, which might not have gone over very well in a main Zelda title.

    As a fan of the Warriors series, I loved it even more. The Warriors series has always been awesome, except in a few ways. When the camera screws up, when the enemies become repetitive, when an enemy seems to vanish from sight (also sometimes due to the camera), and when the story gets repetitive between titles. This game corrects every single issue. The cameras never screw up in this title in any impacting way. You can lock onto a major target, so you never just up and lose them. While locked on, you can dodge-roll and strafe around them, making combat much more varied and enjoyable. The enemies vary from canon-fodder, to officers with faces, to giant bosses and bosses that can fly. Finally, the story is very unique, even from a Zelda series standpoint. The gameplay never feels repetitive no matter how long you play.

    TL;DR: In my opinion, based on the gameplay alone, this is the single best Warriors series title to date. And when you add in fantastic the story, which is based on Zelda but is wholly unique, it becomes my top game for this generation so far. 10/10. Only Super Smash Bros could knock this title from my "Game of the Year" choice.    … Expand
  96. henderson390
    Oct 1, 2014
    9
    25 hours in.

    As this is a positive review, I'm not going to say much you haven't read in negative reviews. However let me address some of the negative critiques: -Not up to the standard of a Zelda game.... It's a Dynasty warriors game, don't buy this thinking you're playing a new Zelda game. Gameplay is radically different. -The game is too easy. Very subjective point of view,    25 hours in.

    As this is a positive review, I'm not going to say much you haven't read in negative reviews. However let me address some of the negative critiques:

    -Not up to the standard of a Zelda game.... It's a Dynasty warriors game, don't buy this thinking you're playing a new Zelda game. Gameplay is radically different.

    -The game is too easy. Very subjective point of view, what difficulty did you play it on? Are you just talking about legend mode? Challenge mode is pretty crazy. Same thing with some of the adventure maps if you want an A rating and are going for completion. Don't think I would use the word easy...

    -No tutorial. There is amanual accessible through the home button. There is an in game manual as well before every map selection.

    -Monotonous. If you're a see-it all, collect-it-all kind of player than there is plenty of reason to enjoy the grind. Lots of upgradeable stats and materials. You just have to dig a little for it. If getting and using new combos is your thing then Hyrule warriors is for you. If your idea of monotony is killing 1000s of enemies, and fulfilling the same mission objective again and again then yeah this game is not for you. Personally I love a good old school JRPG, so this game hardly gets monotonous. This game is very deep, with 3 legitimately different game modes. Control mechanics also differ between characters, some are looser and faster, some are sticky and damage makers. Distance/ attack range also differs between characters.

    As a Zelda fan you couldn't ask for better fan service. Its incredible. But if you wanted a bona fide Zelda game, wait another year or two.    … Expand
  97. ToFewViews
    Oct 1, 2014
    8
    A Wii-U Zelda game is finally here, but it's not the kind of Zelda game fans are used to. This game is the equivalent of the Dynasty Warriors franchise but you have all Legend Of Zelda Characters/Enemies instead of crazy looking Japanese warriors.If you have ever played a Dynasty Warriors game you know exactly how this game plays, just slightly more fine tuned and ironed out. You are giveA Wii-U Zelda game is finally here, but it's not the kind of Zelda game fans are used to. This game is the equivalent of the Dynasty Warriors franchise but you have all Legend Of Zelda Characters/Enemies instead of crazy looking Japanese warriors.If you have ever played a Dynasty Warriors game you know exactly how this game plays, just slightly more fine tuned and ironed out. You are give lots of choices well on the battlefield, from side objectives,Random Bosses and hidden loot to try and find. To bad that some of the enemies on that battlefield play like brain dead zombies, just standing next to you admiring how nice you character looks in the sunlight until you chop them to bits. Now not all enemies are this bad but enough to make you question the AI, You can change the difficulty but that raises it for everything and could make the whole game to difficult.
    All That aside it's a extremely fun and addictive game with 2 player Co-Op and lots of Zelda Characters to play as and upgrade. The amount of content in the game is also impressive, this isn't a game you will finish in one or two sittings.
    If you loved the Dynasty Warriors games or your a Zelda fan who likes "Hack N Slash" button mash games you will enjoy this game, If you are not one of those 2 chances are you will get bored of this after a few plays.    … Expand
  98. thirtythr33
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    What this Zelda game lacks in puzzle content is more than made up for in pure combat. If a chaptered (as opposed to persistent openw orld) and more fast-paced Zelda game with epic battles appeals to you, this game is for you. If you are looking for a modern tangent like Zelda II: The Adventures of Link, this game is for you. If you want to see Link look like a true hero, this game is forWhat this Zelda game lacks in puzzle content is more than made up for in pure combat. If a chaptered (as opposed to persistent openw orld) and more fast-paced Zelda game with epic battles appeals to you, this game is for you. If you are looking for a modern tangent like Zelda II: The Adventures of Link, this game is for you. If you want to see Link look like a true hero, this game is for you. There is plenty for Zelda fans to love about this game as long as they don't mind the departure from the traditional 3D Zelda game-type.… Expand
  99. Pokemonsilph
    Sep 30, 2014
    9
    I'm going to be BRUTALLY HONEST, I was in no way excited for this game since its announcement back in December of 2013. About a week or so ago, Polygon reviewed the game with a 5.5 score, so that hurt my expectations so much more than before. I was pretty much going to avoid the game, so I wouldn't make a purchase I would regret. But. After I had already dismissed the game, after seeingI'm going to be BRUTALLY HONEST, I was in no way excited for this game since its announcement back in December of 2013. About a week or so ago, Polygon reviewed the game with a 5.5 score, so that hurt my expectations so much more than before. I was pretty much going to avoid the game, so I wouldn't make a purchase I would regret. But. After I had already dismissed the game, after seeing trailer of gameplay, story, etc. I decided to buy it, because it was staring me in the eye at the store. (I really bought it because I needed something to play over the weekend) As soon as I got home, I played it. And. I. LOVED IT! (Keep in mind that this was the first Musuo game I had ever played, and I came in with NO knowledge of this series' gameplay/story) First of all, the game looks "Alright". Not AMAZING, but not distracting either. Second, the gameplay looks boring and EXTREMELY repetitive in trailers, but you HAVE to play to understand how the gameplay feels. I found myself WANTING to capture all of the keeps and outposts to see what would happen (keep in mind that I'm not the biggest fan of repetitive games).
    The bosses are okay, most of the big bosses don't resemble their official Zelda counterparts, and they are relatively easy (unless your on the hardest mode in the game, in which you mine as well be trying to cut a diamond with bubble wrap). There are around 15 main story missions in this game, each of which can last anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. (only around 9 of them aren't used more than once). Adventure Mode is another mode in this game besides Story Mode, and it is really nice. It is fleshed out nicely, and can add a huge amount of content for completionists out there. There is also Free Mode which allows you to play each level with any unlocked character, and is more multiplayer friendly. (Speaking of multiplayer, this game's multiplayer, honestly, is just "okay". It lags in multiplayer mode, and the second/first player is pretty much forced to use the gamepad as a second screen. Also, one thing, IT NEEDED ONLINE MULTIPLAYERRRR... imagine this game with a mode where you could play AGAINST people in an online match where you had ACTUAL smart REAL people with powerful, leveled characters. That would have been awesome!) There is also Challenge Mode, but it feels more like a complete afterthought, to be honest. I played the first level of it, and it felt very "meh". Last but not least, there is the Bazaar and the Gallery. The Bazaar lets you craft badges to up your defensive, attack, and assist bonuses; level up your characters; create potions; and combine weapons without abilities with weapons that do. The Gallery is where Gold Skulltulas and illustrations come in. Collecting Gold Skulltulas in each level unlocks a new illustration piece, and after enough, it upgrades the Bazaar. (Verdict:) I was expecting a low class, repetitive beat-em-up/hack-n-slash game, but what I got was a fun experience that I can play for a long time. 9/10 :D    … Expand
  100. TomComics
    Sep 30, 2014
    8
    This game actually raised my expectations on how much I'd enjoy this game. First of all, I've never played a Dynasty Warriors game, so while this game has lots of repetitive combat, it still felt very new to me and I really enjoyed it. This obviously isn't meant to be a traditional Zelda game, but I had a great time playing the surprisingly interesting Legend Mode (story), which providedThis game actually raised my expectations on how much I'd enjoy this game. First of all, I've never played a Dynasty Warriors game, so while this game has lots of repetitive combat, it still felt very new to me and I really enjoyed it. This obviously isn't meant to be a traditional Zelda game, but I had a great time playing the surprisingly interesting Legend Mode (story), which provided me a nostalgic trip with the locations and characters of the game, while offering the new combat style gameplay of Dynasty Warriors which I've really come to enjoy. The Free Mode is great whenever I want to replay a level with a character I have yet to try out, also Adventure Mode is an enjoyable challenge packed with content. Overall, this game does not feel like a Zelda skinned Dynasty Warriors hash, as it raised my expectations on how much content this game would be packed with, and how enjoyable it would be.… Expand
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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
  1. Hyper Magazine
    Feb 9, 2015
    80
    So THIS is why these games are so popular. [Issue#257, p.58]
  2. Gameplanet
    Nov 12, 2014
    75
    It looks like Zelda and plays like Dynasty Warriors. Yep, it does pretty much what it says on the tin.
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  3. Digitally Downloaded
    Oct 29, 2014
    100
    With a rocking soundtrack, loads of content, plenty of fan service and some clever gelling of two disparate video game universes, Hyrule Warriors is easily my favourite game of 2014 so far.
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