Hyrule Warriors

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 732 Ratings

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  1. ZackH25
    Mar 30, 2023
    7
    The combat was fun and the characters were all very different to use. My favourite character to use was either Gannon or Zant. Some of the missions did get a bit tedious as you are essentially just mashing buttons a lot of the time. The bosses were somewhat cool. A fun game but did not do much.
  2. UltraTektite
    Mar 20, 2023
    7
    Having never played a Dynasty Warriors game before, this game was a fairly new experience for me, and one that left me pleasantly surprised. While it's not that great as far as Zelda games go, it's still pretty solid gameplaywise. The combat system flows really well, and it's fun to learn the respective moveset of each character, and how their movesets tie into the Zelda series. That beingHaving never played a Dynasty Warriors game before, this game was a fairly new experience for me, and one that left me pleasantly surprised. While it's not that great as far as Zelda games go, it's still pretty solid gameplaywise. The combat system flows really well, and it's fun to learn the respective moveset of each character, and how their movesets tie into the Zelda series. That being said, I don't recommend this game to anyone who hasn't played much Zelda, because the gameplay is repetitive enough that it probably wouldn't satisfy anyone but big Zelda fans. Also, for those looking for a good story, the story of Hyrule Warriors is a joke; nothing but a lame excuse to bring all the characters together. All in all, Hyrule Warriors is a worthwhile buy for Zelda and Dynasty Warriors fans, but not really for anyone else.… Expand
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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
  8. FreedomFighters
    Feb 25, 2018
    7
    2014 was not the best year for gaming, as it was filled with highly-hyped games that came away as disappointments, and games that turned out good, but not as "generation-defining" as they were made out to be (I'm looking right at you, "Destiny"). As the first full-year of the eighth-generation of consoles, it's safe to safe that things started a bit more disappointingly than anyone2014 was not the best year for gaming, as it was filled with highly-hyped games that came away as disappointments, and games that turned out good, but not as "generation-defining" as they were made out to be (I'm looking right at you, "Destiny"). As the first full-year of the eighth-generation of consoles, it's safe to safe that things started a bit more disappointingly than anyone expected. Even so, 2014 was home to some pretty great first-party Wii U games like "Mario Kart 8," "Bayonetta 2," and "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U" that made it a solid year to be a Wii U owner, even despite the long droughts between game releases and near-complete lack of third-party support. The one "black sheep" of the first-party Wii U games in 2014 (in that, the review scores were the lowest of the Wii U first-party titles) was "Hyrule Warriors," a combination of the "Dynasty Warriors" gameplay and the story/characters of "The Legend of Zelda." Odd combination, but it works pretty well overall.
    "Hyrule Warriors" has some pretty great things going for it: it's visually gorgeous, it's faithful to the Zelda series, the game controls well, the combat is solid, and the game is filled to the brim with fanservice that should make any "Legend of Zelda" fan excited. You can tell that the developers at Koei Tecmo are huge fans of the series, and their faithfulness to the original games shows in the final product.
    Unfortunately, the game is bogged down by one pretty large issue: repetitiveness. Though it starts off pretty fun when you are beating up enemies and destroying everyone in your path, it does get pretty stale after a while and it becomes kinda boring, even though the story and characters make it exciting. On top of that, the game doesn't really deviate much from the "Dynasty Warriors" formula, so aside from the "Zelda" coat of paint, it's nothing you haven't played before, which could be a bit of a turnoff to those that have played previous "Dynasty Warriors" games.
    All told, though, "Hyrule Warriors" is a good game (7 out of 10 is still "good" on my scale, even if Metacritic considers it "mixed") in its own right, and while it may not be worth a full-priced buy, it's still an enjoyable adventure for fans of the "Zelda" franchise.
    Final rating: 7 out of 10 "Good"    … Expand
  9. CyberRobotnix
    Jan 24, 2018
    4
    I honestly found Hyrule Warrior to be an excellent idea, but like EXTREMELY BADLY EXECUTED.

    First of all, the animations are not top notch, (It's not that big of a deal, but it's still something). Secondly, the unique interesting part of the game is the story, there's no post story and the "challenges" missions mode that you can find on the title screen are SOOOOOOO repetitive and    I honestly found Hyrule Warrior to be an excellent idea, but like EXTREMELY BADLY EXECUTED.

    First of all, the animations are not top notch, (It's not that big of a deal, but it's still something).
    Secondly, the unique interesting part of the game is the story, there's no post story and the "challenges" missions mode that you can find on the title screen are SOOOOOOO repetitive and annoying that you just don't want to play them.
    Thirdly, the game is empty of content. Literally 1/5 of the content is locked behind DLC.
    Fourthly, the amount of antagonists and bosses is, well, pitiful. There are also like 5 legions: Hylians, Monsters, Undeads and two other legions that I can't even remember. The legions are also REALLY unbalanced, to get items to upgrade your characters you need to beat and collect certain items from specific legions, notably the worst must be the Hylian legions being 80% of the game allied with you and 5% of the game against you forcing ou to replay VERY SPECIFIC levels.
    Fifth, no custom matches, no multiplayer, nothing. It's really pure Dynasty Warrior without anything special to it.
    Lastly, the story is good at first, but more you play the game, more nonsensical it becomes.

    The unique up of this game is the gameplay, the game works as intended and the game can be fun as long as you play the story without having completed it. The music is excellent too.    … Expand
  10. SortOfCritic
    Dec 30, 2017
    7
    A beautiful culmination of all things Zelda, Hyrule Warriors is definitely worth a try. Its beat 'em up play style is certainly different, but extremely fun. But don't expect much more from the game than fun, but don't be angry for it either. Sadly Hyrule Warriors does lose its novelty rather quickly, as I found myself only clearing 3 stages. But its a fun game to come back to nevertheless
  11. aditya1101
    Oct 11, 2017
    7
    Solid hack and slash game that feels very satisfying to play. Not a while lot of depth and it seems to have a decent amount of grinding, but this feels like a great game for zelda fans to pick up for a little bit of fun.
  12. MannWithNoEyes
    Oct 8, 2017
    4
    Hyrule Warriors is one of the strangest Zelda spin-offs ever, and has very little right existing. Essentially it amounts to Dynasty Warriors with a Zelda skin, which is an interesting idea, but it doesn't fixe any of the problems with the very samey Dynasty Warriors combat. Despite many characters having different combos and special skills, there is no reason to learn them or ever useHyrule Warriors is one of the strangest Zelda spin-offs ever, and has very little right existing. Essentially it amounts to Dynasty Warriors with a Zelda skin, which is an interesting idea, but it doesn't fixe any of the problems with the very samey Dynasty Warriors combat. Despite many characters having different combos and special skills, there is no reason to learn them or ever use anything besides the standard attack. A few bosses and situations with tense time limits will force the player to get experimental with the combat, which in my opinion is where the extent of the combat shines through, and proves itself to be actually quite fleshed out, but due to the relatively easy nature of the game on the two easier difficulties, there is no reason to ever attempt to exploit the combat to your advantage. Even on the two harder difficulties, the AI is extremely lazy, and will barely force the player to use many of the systems involved in the combat, and as a result the game felt very surface-level to me. There is something to be said, however, for the ridiculous fun of slicing through hordes of enemies one after another. The characters never seem to take anything too seriously, which I like because it adds an element of cheesiness that this game uses to its advantage extremely well, through the monotone narration that I thought was hilarious, to the amazing rock remixes of classic Zelda songs. That's not to mention the amount of fan service there is. From references to key characters, to the menu icons, there's a lot of little details for Zelda fans to notice. Watching the Deku Tree crush a horde of Bokoblins to death is hilarious and something that no Zelda fan should go without. Yet in doing this, the game isolates non-Zelda fans. People who don't know much about the Zelda franchise or chronology won't nearly like this game as much as Zelda fans, and my problem with this game is that it relies too heavily on the 'Zelda' in its name for enjoyment. For fans of the series, this game could be a hilarious combination of everything they love with some simple, satisfying combat to back it up, but for people who don't care about the franchise, then this game is dumb fun for a few hours before they put it down and never pick it up again, so Hyrule Warriors is going to get a 4 out of 10.… Expand
  13. 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!!
  14. 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
  15. ReviewerNoob
    Apr 15, 2017
    6
    Demasiado repetitivo, mala IA, controles simples. Es un musou en toda regla con skin de Zelda con fanservice para sus fans, tiene un punto a su favor que tiene un coop local divertido.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Beastprogamer
    Oct 8, 2016
    7
    This game is great. Not really the best Zelda Game, (My favourite Zelda Game is Ocarina of Time on the N64 but I like the 3DS remake better) but it is worth buying. The graphics are good for the Wii U. The character selection is the best. The Majora's Mask DLC is awesome. The mechanics and controls are okay. The music isn't that good (except for Hyrule Field and a few others). Overall, IThis game is great. Not really the best Zelda Game, (My favourite Zelda Game is Ocarina of Time on the N64 but I like the 3DS remake better) but it is worth buying. The graphics are good for the Wii U. The character selection is the best. The Majora's Mask DLC is awesome. The mechanics and controls are okay. The music isn't that good (except for Hyrule Field and a few others). Overall, I think this is a good game but there are other games that are better. I would give it a 7/10.… Expand
  19. Stlouzilla
    Oct 1, 2016
    7
    Hyrule Warriors is like tasty junk food for Wii U owners: in terms of gameplay, it really doesn't offer anything outside of the standard Dynasty Warriors formula, but the Legend of Zelda window dressing succeeds in enhancing the whole package to new heights.
  20. yiric4
    Aug 18, 2016
    7
    gets boring if u play for too long. u just cleave down groups of brainless AI and grind them for weapons that lets u grind them even faster. i want to lick zeldas feet
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. guajefer
    Jul 8, 2016
    5
    Como fan de la saga Zelda, me precipité al comprar este juego, ya que no es un Zelda al uso y lo único que tiene de la saga es la ambientación. Es un juego de pegar espadazos a tutiplén a miles de enemigos en el cual tienes que conseguir conquistar el bastión del rival. Tiene unas fases que de promedio duran unos 40 minutos de espadazos, que para mi gusto son eternas.
  25. PissedOffWookie
    Jul 5, 2016
    3
    I've bought both versions of this game and play on the N3DS, bought all of the DLC. I really wanted to like this, spent a lot of time wanting to. Well first off let me say the N3DS version is a decent port just don't expect to turn on the stereoscopic 3D unless you want to trade in half your frames for it. Anyway Hyrule Warriors as a whole suffers from having simplistic combat, not a tonI've bought both versions of this game and play on the N3DS, bought all of the DLC. I really wanted to like this, spent a lot of time wanting to. Well first off let me say the N3DS version is a decent port just don't expect to turn on the stereoscopic 3D unless you want to trade in half your frames for it. Anyway Hyrule Warriors as a whole suffers from having simplistic combat, not a ton of combos in this game. Now this may seem fine at first but this is kind of a problem because *you do literally nothing else but fight*. You just perform the same few combos over and over untill your eyes bleed. After about 5 minutes with one character you'll have seen everything there is to see. And the game doesn't even try anymore once you're done with Legend Mode (the main story mode) and continue to Adventure Mode. Because at this point you will no longer even see *ANY* new maps or enemies or bosses, ever. It only recycles the same things over and over, with every adventure map that comes out. Somehow these adventure maps get quite a lot of praise It seems. I really couldn't tell you why. If they were free it would've been okay but it seems they're part of the paid DLC and it's really not something worth extra money. It just seems like a way to extort nostalgic Zelda fans.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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.
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. Thunder5555
    Oct 16, 2015
    6
    To put this simply: fun game to play in co-op. in single player it gets bit boring. Story is... meh. But the game looks nice, plays nice and has voice acting from a hentai clip (imagine tentacles when you hear characters "speaking"). Good overall experience :)
  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. vahn
    Jul 5, 2015
    7
    A little disclaimer on this game: I've been a huge fan of Dynasty Warriors and I've played all installments since 4, including the Xtreme legends and Empires versions while I'm not a huge fan of Legend of Zelda and besides Minish cap and Ocarina of time, I never actually played any others.

    This is only to tell you that as much as I'll try to be objective, I might consider the game more    A little disclaimer on this game: I've been a huge fan of Dynasty Warriors and I've played all installments since 4, including the Xtreme legends and Empires versions while I'm not a huge fan of Legend of Zelda and besides Minish cap and Ocarina of time, I never actually played any others.

    This is only to tell you that as much as I'll try to be objective, I might consider the game more as a Dynasty Warriors rather than a Legend of Zelda.

    With that said, Hyrule Warriors is essentially Dynasty Warriors with the cast of Legend of Zelda, which means you can expect lots of deaths, ridiculous yet awesome combos, and the usual plot of defeating Ganondorf thanks to other characters from varioous episodes of Legend of Zelda such as Midna from Twilight Princess (the normal form is DLC), Sheik, Impa and Ruto from Ocarina of Time, and also some new characters for the game such as Lana (which is so japanese-like and reminds me of Hatsune Miku somehow) and new enemies such as Volga, Wizzro and Cia, while others are from separated games such as Ghirahim (Skyward sword) and Zant.

    Overall I really do love the different roster of characters as well as for their new models made for the game itself, with some being extremely well done and detailed (I love Zelda's outfit: it fits perfectly for a warrior princess, kudos to the artists!). Everyone is unique and some of them can use more than one weapon (Link can use the Hylian sword, magic staff and even Epona), potentially increasing even more the choice of characters.

    However as much as the cast of characters is varied and plentiful, it's not AS plentiful as a Dynasty Warrior game: by default you get 16 characters while the other are DLC and, according to the Wiki of Hyrule Warriors, there are 5 more to get (although for what I notice 2 of them aren't for free mode, but I can't be sure since I don't have them). The 16 characters you get are well made and some of them can use, as I said, different weapons to variate the gameplay but overall you're using the same character with different skillsets and special attack (Musou, for DW fans!). It is true that the 16 characters you get are well made and can be upgraded with levels, badges and stuff so there is stuff to do, but don't expect the biggest roster ever.

    For the gameplay size, you can choose DW and Legend of Zelda style at the beginning, but overall it's played as a DW game: huge maps where you get to do objectives while killing dozens of enemies on sight, eventually building your bar and unleash your special attack .You can't jump but instead you can dodge and lock on bosses, making this fighting system one of the best for 1vs1 combat ever. However, bosses have one big issue: they tend to have massive hp bars and in order to defeat them you MUST exploit their weakness points, which are shown with an exagon that appears over their head. Get that to zero and you remove a big chunk of their HP. Repeat that ad nauseam and you're done...and sadly this can become annoying really quickly sometimes. It requires some attention and if you're not abusing the weakness, it will take too long for actually beating them.

    The lock on at least helps you a lot in here and overall the dodge makes things very easy.

    Now a big issue as well is the enemies: it's not a surprise that DW used to have essentially one enemy copied and pasted to resemble an army. Well in this game is essentially that: enemies are all copies and lack any real difference, even the officers: all officers are the same, either lizards or ghosts, and your officers are either main characters or more armored soldiers. I won't deny that it DOES feels very cheap to certain points...but at the same time it makes the game run fast and without many slow downs, even on the mini screen of the pad.

    Another big problem is the complete lack of voice acting...and I don't understand why THIS game has no voice acting at all, especially when there's a voiced narrator at each mission. Seriously I don't understand the reason for not putting any voice acting at all. Is it because LoZ is still voiceless? Sorry but that's not a good reason to put no voice acting: grunts and moans aren't what I call good replacements for proper voice acting. Heck I'd be fine with japanese voice overs too, just SOMETHING! But no: apparently they let the LoZ lack of voice acting in here too and as much as this does not mine the gameplay or the story at all, it's still a missing detail that has no real reason except "Nostalgia".

    There is more content in Legend mode but that's sadly up to your patience to complete, as it's very repetetive.

    Overall, if you're a fan of LoZ you might "like" the game: it's definitely a great tribute to the game and I love the references of it, even if I rarely played many.

    But if you're a DW fan, you might love this game a lot, because it takes everything from DW and essentially gives a LoZ skin and still feels like a true DW game.

    It might please both, or might not. Try it    … Expand
  44. 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
  45. shimby
    Jun 6, 2015
    2
    Honestly the absolute worst Zelda game ever. I was expecting something bad and that's what i got. It is so boring and nothing like any Zelda game should be. If you don't care about story at all and just want to button mash then this is a game for you. But otherwise this game takes no skill at all.
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. MightyMING
    Mar 23, 2015
    7
    Great graphics, good game play. The weaker AI is very dumb but it's fun slaughtering hoards of them, it can get a little repetitive though. The 2 player co-op is nice but it does have graphical down grade from the single player. I personally hate Zelda games but have enjoyed Hyrule Warriors
  49. 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!
  50. Anebriate
    Mar 17, 2015
    6
    Satisfying, briefly, but unless you have a particular compulsion to obliterate the same 3 enemies tens of thousands of times, you might consider borrowing it from a friend or checking it out from a library for a few days
  51. 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
  52. 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!
  53. 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
  54. TU84
    Feb 16, 2015
    6
    Half-baked. That's the best way to describe it. As a Zelda game, it lacks puzzles, unique enemies (the bosses are cool but they get re-used too much), and an intriguing story. As a Warriors game, nothing gives me that "visceral" and "hack/slash" feel that many of the latest Warriors games usually give me; the move combos lack creativity, and aren't as fleshed out as they should be. WhatHalf-baked. That's the best way to describe it. As a Zelda game, it lacks puzzles, unique enemies (the bosses are cool but they get re-used too much), and an intriguing story. As a Warriors game, nothing gives me that "visceral" and "hack/slash" feel that many of the latest Warriors games usually give me; the move combos lack creativity, and aren't as fleshed out as they should be. What happened to jumping or horses? Why do enemies suddenly appear out of thin air? Why does this game make me feel like everything is just a hologram that just fades from existence when it dies? Why are some enemies ridiculously spongy, and why is it so hard to follow an enemy's attack pattern? At the end of the day, it just feels like I'm doing nothing but spamming a single button, and occasionally tapping the other one. Not that it makes any difference, trying to use creative combos usually just puts you in a bad position. To top it all off, the graphics just aren't good; I love the art design and soundtrack, but the game looks like it belongs on a handheld. As a fan of both Zelda and Warriors, I REALLY want to love this game, but honestly I can't recommend this; it's just a mediocre entry in both franchises.… Expand
  55. 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
  56. 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
  57. 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.
  58. theBuster
    Feb 2, 2015
    2
    Honestly, I have no idea how Nintendo wasn't put on a trial for killing Zelda yet. This game is an utter disaster. It drags Zelda as away from fun as possible. Hyrule Warriors puts you into a set of missions that lock you in a box, because, in contradiction to almost every other Zelda game, you don't get an open world to explore and have a good time in, oh no. Instead, you get a command ofHonestly, I have no idea how Nintendo wasn't put on a trial for killing Zelda yet. This game is an utter disaster. It drags Zelda as away from fun as possible. Hyrule Warriors puts you into a set of missions that lock you in a box, because, in contradiction to almost every other Zelda game, you don't get an open world to explore and have a good time in, oh no. Instead, you get a command of doing a very specific task in a very tiny world, and you have no choice but to obey. There are no dungeons to explore and no puzzles to solve, diminishing the gameplay only to mindless and monotonous beating monsters up. Yes, this new combat system is good and the , but this is the only reward for making the game stupid. In my opinion, it's not worth it, especially that there are also obnoxious sound effects, and the long opening chest time with these annoying patronising fairies are back.

    In conclusion, unlike the good Zelda games, like the original Zelda, A Link to The Past or A Link Between Worlds, Hyrule Warriors requires from its players no intelligence, hardly any skill (yeah, just keep tapping buttons to perform combos) and doesn't teach them anything.    … Expand
  59. ignore78
    Jan 27, 2015
    4
    Hyrule warriors, a fighting game that combines the zelda universe with the warriors games.You might think thats a great thing. Here is a list of things that made the game suck big time for me.

    1. The graphics looks really low res, not clear at all. i do not care about nice textures, that do not bother me. its the clearness of the screen that feel so dull and boring. 2. FRAME RATE!    Hyrule warriors, a fighting game that combines the zelda universe with the warriors games.You might think thats a great thing. Here is a list of things that made the game suck big time for me.

    1. The graphics looks really low res, not clear at all. i do not care about nice textures, that do not bother me. its the clearness of the screen that feel so dull and boring.

    2. FRAME RATE! it feels like my old computer that tries to run a new game. chop, chop, chop.
    when your used to play the new games like samurai warriors 4, this feels like ****

    3, Enemy pop! i had enough with that enemy pop front of me, when you think you´ve destroyed all enemies, NO 10 more poping front the screen, and you kill them , then 10 more arrives.

    4. Money, if you play 2 payers, i dont want to share money with anyone!

    the game has a great story and a ton of weapons. they should have waited to make this on the next nintendo console that hopfully will be as good as PS4    … Expand
  60. imoses
    Jan 26, 2015
    7
    Pros:
    + 100+ hours of gameplay
    + The Adventure Modes
    + really fun and exciting (especially Co-op)
    + Great and reasonably priced DLC
    + decent amiibo support

    Cons:
    - No online multiplayer
    - AI is brain dead
    - grind at times
  61. 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
  62. 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
  63. 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
  64. 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.
  65. 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.
  66. chideraokoye
    Dec 24, 2014
    5
    This game becomes boring, fast, enjoy endless hacking and slashing on brainless ai. I don't see any reason to check it out, you'll forget it's existince if you have other games
  67. 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
  68. TheDarkKnight22
    Dec 15, 2014
    7
    This game was very enjoyable. It has the dynasty warriors gameplay with a style of the legend of zelda. It seems like just a skin but ends up adding more to simple gameplay differences like the lock on system and the item system. This is a game that i would recommend to a wii u owner who likes beat-em-up games.
  69. 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
  70. 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.
  71. 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
  72. paunch
    Dec 4, 2014
    5
    I wish this game had split screen co op and online co op, also not everyone wants to be forced to use the "gamepad" over a regular controller. Its 2014 Nintendo come on :(
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. rootpith
    Nov 23, 2014
    7
    Being a gamer whos spoiled by Nintendo's high and stable framerate games, hyrule warriors sure kind of looked bad in comparison. Gameplay is classical "musou" with addition of Zelda items, but its hard to say they add much. It ends up being a musou game in Zelda costumes. It offers tons of gameplay time with both story and adventure modes, but its up to you getting bored and quiting theBeing a gamer whos spoiled by Nintendo's high and stable framerate games, hyrule warriors sure kind of looked bad in comparison. Gameplay is classical "musou" with addition of Zelda items, but its hard to say they add much. It ends up being a musou game in Zelda costumes. It offers tons of gameplay time with both story and adventure modes, but its up to you getting bored and quiting the game. It took me 35 hours to quit. While I dont find hyrule warriors bad, someone who doesnt like zelda or Musou probably would'nt like it.… Expand
  78. 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 )
  79. 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
  80. ZackTheGamer
    Nov 16, 2014
    7
    This is not a Zelda game. This is a Dynasty Warriors game with Zelda elements. Good, now that that's out of the way here's my review.
    Hyrule Warriors is a Zelda/Dynasty Warriors mash up game that combines the exploration of Zelda with the combat of Dynasty Warriors. There is a story mode, with two player co-op, adventure mode - basically challenge mode, and tons of characters and weapons    This is not a Zelda game. This is a Dynasty Warriors game with Zelda elements. Good, now that that's out of the way here's my review.
    Hyrule Warriors is a Zelda/Dynasty Warriors mash up game that combines the exploration of Zelda with the combat of Dynasty Warriors. There is a story mode, with two player co-op, adventure mode - basically challenge mode, and tons of characters and weapons to unlock. The story mode is alright, the story is lame and predictable but that isn't the main focus, it's the gameplay which is fun but can sometimes be very repetitive. The two player drops the frames incredibly (hitting 20 frames per second at some points) and frankly isn't that fun. I found adventure mode to be much more enjoyable and faster paced and since every challenge was different it stopped the game from getting stale. I loved all the characters and weapons you could unlock, I won't spoil it but there are some very unexpected and cool characters, including villains. Even with all of these features the game got stale very quick and I found myself bored of it in less than a week. I would say buy this game on sale, definitely not the worth the $60 I spent on it.    … Expand
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. mratliffjr0001
    Nov 14, 2014
    7
    While the combat and level objectives get repetitive at times, this game gives you a great sense of power with every press of the button, and it is a fresh take on the Zelda games. It isn't perfect by any means, but it is fast, over-the-top, ridiculous, and a lot of fun. Any fan of the Zelda series will appreciate this game, and I am looking forward to more spin-off collaborations fromWhile the combat and level objectives get repetitive at times, this game gives you a great sense of power with every press of the button, and it is a fresh take on the Zelda games. It isn't perfect by any means, but it is fast, over-the-top, ridiculous, and a lot of fun. Any fan of the Zelda series will appreciate this game, and I am looking forward to more spin-off collaborations from Nintendo in the future.… Expand
  84. 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.
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. midway23
    Nov 6, 2014
    6
    While Hyrule Warriors may have fantastic fan service (albeit sometimes I wish there was more) it's a boringly generic action game where winning is so easy that the 20 minute matches feel like hours. While some dumb fun an be found, this is only recommend for the most hardcore Zelda fans. And even then it may not even be worth the hassle. For full review check out BathroomGamers on YouTube :)
  90. Killzonegaming
    Nov 4, 2014
    6
    This game is really underwhelming. I expected a Zelda-tier quality game, and got a meddling Dynasty Warriors game. "But KZG, the game isn't meant to be a Zelda game!" Then make it a Dynasty Warriors game with Link and Zelda in it, problem solved. The game is too repetitive, too easy (even on hard) and really short. I burned through the levels in 12 minutes each, and there just isn'tThis game is really underwhelming. I expected a Zelda-tier quality game, and got a meddling Dynasty Warriors game. "But KZG, the game isn't meant to be a Zelda game!" Then make it a Dynasty Warriors game with Link and Zelda in it, problem solved. The game is too repetitive, too easy (even on hard) and really short. I burned through the levels in 12 minutes each, and there just isn't enough! The game is disappointing. I do still recommend it to casuals who like easier games though.… Expand
  91. 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
  92. 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.
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. Pacific_Inferno
    Oct 28, 2014
    7
    Hyrule Warriors is nearly mindless, but it's a ton of fun. The combat is very simple, smash B a lot and then hit Y for a heavy attack, with some dodge/rolling mechanics. This is a welcome change from the motion controls being jammed down our throats in Skyward Sword. Combat is fluid and fun while you mow through hordes of enemies completing the current objective. Sure most of theHyrule Warriors is nearly mindless, but it's a ton of fun. The combat is very simple, smash B a lot and then hit Y for a heavy attack, with some dodge/rolling mechanics. This is a welcome change from the motion controls being jammed down our throats in Skyward Sword. Combat is fluid and fun while you mow through hordes of enemies completing the current objective. Sure most of the "difficult' fights consist of waiting for your opponent to open up a vulnerability and slash away, but I still found it enjoyable.
    The story is good enough to make me want to play the next mission, but I can't say it was ground breaking, it is Nintendo after all. If you're into the whole Zelda timeline thing, I have no idea where the hell this is supposed to fit in. I found the chapters where you get to play as Gannondorf to be especially enjoyable. I really want a Gannondorf: Rise to Power game now.

    Visually it was fine, I don't really get hung up on the graphics end of games, I'd rather have enjoyable playable content than worry about 30 extra pixels here and there.

    If you enjoy Zelda games and would like something to burn a half hour at a time without having to solve a puzzle (normally a huge part of the Legend of Zelda franchise) or think a whole lot this game is for you.

    TL:DR: Hyrule Warriors is a fun slash 'em up that doesn't need a ton of thought to play, and it's honestly better than Skyward Sword, but that's a separate thing.    … Expand
  97. thejeffness69
    Oct 27, 2014
    2
    I was expecting this game to be "meh". The last time I played a Dynasty Warriors game was when the Dynasty Warriors 2 hit the ps2. Dynasty Warriors 2 was pretty repetitive, but I was blown away back then by how many units you could fight simultaneously in a video game.....Plus you could fight on elephants which was crazy! It was a technical marvel in this aspect and was the main thingI was expecting this game to be "meh". The last time I played a Dynasty Warriors game was when the Dynasty Warriors 2 hit the ps2. Dynasty Warriors 2 was pretty repetitive, but I was blown away back then by how many units you could fight simultaneously in a video game.....Plus you could fight on elephants which was crazy! It was a technical marvel in this aspect and was the main thing that main the game interesting. I was like 15 back then and probably only enjoyed the game when I was drunk or high. I remember enjoying it for a few hours primarily just for the mass genocide you could inflict.

    Fast forward more than a decade later and Hyrule Warriors comes out....wow...NOTHING HAS CHANGE. It is the same damn game as the Dynasty Warrior games that came out almost 15 years ago! Same amount of enemies on screen....which was impressive back then but not impressive now. The enemies just stand still waiting for you to hit them...they dont even attack you. There is pop-in of enemies....there is no variety. There is no challenge at all, you just press the same button over and over again. The levels are bland open fields. I could go on and on about how much this game sucks, but I would be here all day. Overall this is essentially just a 15 year old game with a Zelda Modification. I havn't played the other 20 dynasty warriors games since the first ps2 one....but if they are all like this then they all SUCK! I dont even think they have created a new graphics engine. Same graphics, same gameplay, same everything as the Dynasty Warriors games that came out over 15 years ago.

    And anyone who says "Its a good game considering its a "warriors" game". Dynasty Warriors isnt a genre.....its a series of crappy games. The first Dynasty games that came out were decent, but that was over a decade ago.....and it appears that every "Dynasty" game since Dynasty Warriors 2 is just the same game with new skins and textures. Every Dynasty Warriors game that comes out every year gets progresively worse, because it ages and it becomes more and more apparent that it is just a rehash and modification of the original Dynasty Warriors 2. Nintendo should be ashamed for allowing this to occur....Dynasty Warriors games are a scourge that should be eliminated from the current video game landscape. Requires no thought and no skill to play...and it probably required no thought and no skill to create as well.    … Expand
  98. 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
  99. danrenfroe2016
    Oct 26, 2014
    7
    Summary

    The Most FUN i have had in a long while. I have beat around half the game and cannot put it down. Presentation Good Presentation, but the Menus could be better and the weapon crafting system is really confusing at first. Gameplay Very enjoyable, note that i have never played a dynasty warrior game on which this is based. I really like the special moves, the huge    Summary

    The Most FUN i have had in a long while. I have beat around half the game and cannot put it down.

    Presentation

    Good Presentation, but the Menus could be better and the weapon crafting system is really confusing at first.

    Gameplay

    Very enjoyable, note that i have never played a dynasty warrior game on which this is based. I really like the special moves, the huge amount of playable characters and the DLC.

    Graphics

    Disappointing aspect of the game. The game is very pretty and i love the art system (although some levels are very bland, others are very good) runs at 720p 30 fps with dips in frame-rate when it gets heavy on the action. Also I have messed up the audio sync in cut scenes when I had to pause during a cut scene.

    Sound

    Good, but I wish the 6.1 audio mix was better. Also There needs to be more voice acting! they have great scenes and then it reverts to on screen text with almost animal crossing style gibberish as there voices...

    Personal Comments

    This game is fun, fun fun... however i am disappointed with the poor / fair quality when compared with first party Nintendo games.    … Expand
  100. 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
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#21 Best Wii U Game of 2014
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#6 Most Shared 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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