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
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#21 Best Wii U Game of 2014
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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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