Hyrule Warriors

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  1. LoZ_Link
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    Every Legen of Zelda fan should own this game. It is an amazing game that drowns you in nostalgia, and 100+ hours of gameplay. I would call it my game of the year, but that was recently given to Bayonetta 2.
  2. solarsaturn9
    Oct 24, 2014
    9
    This game is addictive and has a ridiculous amount of replay value. However, this game has it's fair share of problems. The locales get a little old after a while. I wish they would have designed each battlefield in different color schemes at different times of day for Adventure mode. This way they could have paired different skyboxes with different battlefield color schemes to at leastThis game is addictive and has a ridiculous amount of replay value. However, this game has it's fair share of problems. The locales get a little old after a while. I wish they would have designed each battlefield in different color schemes at different times of day for Adventure mode. This way they could have paired different skyboxes with different battlefield color schemes to at least make some locales feel new. Some of the grunts and captains in adventure mode get old as well. If they would have added new races for those such as Deku scrubs or Zoras just to make things feel new every once in a while, it would have been great. These are very minor critiques though.… Expand
  3. velvetmeds
    Oct 24, 2014
    0
    Samurai Warriors 4 is better. That's all you need to know. This one is a step back compared to other Warriors games, is slower paced and despite having lots of colors it actually looks really washed out and, as such, ugly to look at.
  4. Sploolordcam
    Oct 23, 2014
    8
    If you go into Hyrule Warriors knowing what to expect, it's a great game. This is not a Zelda game, but instead a Dynasty Warriors game with a Zelda theme. This is important to understanding the game, as the gameplay is entirely the beat-em-up action that a Warriors fan could expect. In application I believe the game is wonderful. The story isn't much to speak of, but the scenarios andIf you go into Hyrule Warriors knowing what to expect, it's a great game. This is not a Zelda game, but instead a Dynasty Warriors game with a Zelda theme. This is important to understanding the game, as the gameplay is entirely the beat-em-up action that a Warriors fan could expect. In application I believe the game is wonderful. The story isn't much to speak of, but the scenarios and playable characters really shine in their diversity. Adventure mode is another unexpected gem. You traverse an 8-bit Zelda map completing challenges within the game in order to explore the whole map and clear each square. The addition of Zelda bosses within the game is extremely satisfying along with the combat system, but my opinion may be a bit biased as Warriors games never felt repetitive to me, despite objectively being so.… Expand
  5. Mewzhong
    Oct 22, 2014
    9
    Overall quite a decent game.I am not a great zelda fan (totally has no attach to link's character or zelda's at all) except for Midna but i did enjoy the game. The skills or combos requires timing as some of them has delay in casting or launching. Planning each move accordingly to the situation (morale of enemy, numbers of enemy on screen) is crucial. Overall battles are hard in terms ofOverall quite a decent game.I am not a great zelda fan (totally has no attach to link's character or zelda's at all) except for Midna but i did enjoy the game. The skills or combos requires timing as some of them has delay in casting or launching. Planning each move accordingly to the situation (morale of enemy, numbers of enemy on screen) is crucial. Overall battles are hard in terms of strategy and conquering forts. You have to keep your priorities right in order to win the battles.Decide which fort to save as all 3 of your hyrule captains are screaming for help is quite challenging. You need to plan accordingly to the distance between the flailing captain, the location of the fort and the location of the enemies' forts. However, i still enjoy more on killing every available enemies on screen. Gives you great satisfaction. XD. Each character has great potential and it is fun to level up them especially my favorites. However the frame rate suffers a lot which tolls away the fun of the game a little. Camera angles are weird during focusing. The camera wont be fixed on the monster you targeted and also won't adjust itself during changing in the direction of skills.That doesn't affect the gameplay very much, just that sometimes I can't see the cute dekus as they bullet seed monsters to their doom.By the way, I am very glad that they gave Cia, Wizzro and Volga as an update instead of DLC. *Cia is soooo op i love heeerrrr*… Expand
  6. nintendoftw
    Oct 20, 2014
    8
    Its a very good game but flaws riddle the light that dwells inside... Great combat system with epic finishing moves but proxy is worse than navi and freedom is also a problem but overall epic
  7. Bryan420187
    Oct 18, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing, seriously I am a long time Zelda fan and I absolutely love this game I literally go to work thinking about this game and come home to game it, it's some serious sh*t man lmao. But really if you like Dynasty warriors or are a hardcore Zelda fan you will love this game. The dlc thus far is definitely worth thus far as well, so far it's added a new weapon, 3 newThis game is amazing, seriously I am a long time Zelda fan and I absolutely love this game I literally go to work thinking about this game and come home to game it, it's some serious sh*t man lmao. But really if you like Dynasty warriors or are a hardcore Zelda fan you will love this game. The dlc thus far is definitely worth thus far as well, so far it's added a new weapon, 3 new characters, 1 alternate costume per character, a new adventure map, new rewards map, and tons of new features inside the adventure map. Definitely worth checking out.… Expand
  8. alesalazar
    Oct 17, 2014
    10
    this game is good for Zelda fan, is dinasty warriors with Zelda characters but with a story with zelda sauce, for the no fan player is very poor but the zelda fan like me love fight with link and friends, control ganondorf for first time in the saga is the best, new characters are good, te only bad is the difficult i want more hard for the true gamers, in general is good game i recommendthis game is good for Zelda fan, is dinasty warriors with Zelda characters but with a story with zelda sauce, for the no fan player is very poor but the zelda fan like me love fight with link and friends, control ganondorf for first time in the saga is the best, new characters are good, te only bad is the difficult i want more hard for the true gamers, in general is good game i recommend to all people.… Expand
  9. MrTexasRanger
    Oct 16, 2014
    7
    As an action game, this this is impressive. However, this game is branded as a Zelda game thus I must rate it as a Zelda game and apply it to typical Zelda standards.

    Here's some backstory. I love Zelda. It Is my favorite series, and it is home to my favorite game. Zelda games have a consistent track record of excellence from almost every possible aspect, gameplay, story,    As an action game, this this is impressive. However, this game is branded as a Zelda game thus I must rate it as a Zelda game and apply it to typical Zelda standards.

    Here's some backstory. I love Zelda. It Is my favorite series, and it is home to my favorite game. Zelda games have a consistent track record of excellence from almost every possible aspect, gameplay, story, soundtrack, world, and graphics. This game falls short on quite a few, but does manage to impress on quite a few aspects. Let's start with the pros.

    The gameplay is very satisfying. The hack-n-slash style gameplay with a wide variety of enemies, weapons, and playable characters creates a very in-depth and enjoyable experience. I have not played a Dynasty Warriors game before, but I must say this game does make me ever so more interested in playing one.

    The graphics are decent. The textures of the scenery are quite dull and fuzzy, but character models are rather detailed judging the game's scale and the Wii U's impeccably hindered hardware. It's worth mentioning that the framerate is enjoyable smooth throughout which at this point is more ideal to me than a pretty game.

    Now let's go over some of the cons.

    Story, nothing to write home about. It is fairly standard and amusing enough for a traditional action game, but again I must review this to some extent as a Zelda game which leaves me with much to desire. The story is awfully bland and the narration is not fitting for the tone of the story. Not to mention the sexuality of some of the characters is unlike anything Nintendo has done in the past (minus the fairy in Ocarina of Time) and is disturbing to say the least.

    The game is also tremendously repetitive as many hack-n-slash style games are. Not much else to say in this regard.

    Overall, this game did surprise me in a good way. I had high hopes, and this game managed to impress me in the regards that I thought it would. The game is smooth, fun, and at times difficult. I am pleased to say that I would recommend this game to many action genre fans and Zelda fans alike, I just don't see this game worthy as a game of the year or really any award in that regard. I have received a fare share of play time throughout my play though of this game, and must add that the split-screen multiplayer is extremely fun albeit ugly.    … Expand
  10. zeroshazad
    Oct 15, 2014
    8
    this game is a dynasty warriors game with a legend of zelda skin however this was my first time with a dynasty warriors game and i enjoyed it alot, at first i thought it was going to be bad but then it was amazing. the cut scenes are really beautiful and i like the crafting system. i think my most favorite thing in the game is the fact that they remade the original legend of zelda map forthis game is a dynasty warriors game with a legend of zelda skin however this was my first time with a dynasty warriors game and i enjoyed it alot, at first i thought it was going to be bad but then it was amazing. the cut scenes are really beautiful and i like the crafting system. i think my most favorite thing in the game is the fact that they remade the original legend of zelda map for this game as its own mode. the only downside i have with the game is that it gets realy boring playing with just one character, which is why its best to chose different characters for each stage. the last thin that is a bummer for was not being able to get a scarf because i live in canada and americans needed the scarf more cause its apparently colder in the states than in the north… Expand
  11. SwitSwat
    Oct 15, 2014
    10
    Like many people say, this is not really a Zelda game. It's a Dynasty Warriors game, using Zelda characters and locations. I admit, the combat looked pretty repetitive in the trailers, but I still wanted it because.... Zelda. I pre-ordered this, and with all the hours I've put into this game, I can safely say, that this is one of the best... If not, the best Dynasty Warriors title to date.Like many people say, this is not really a Zelda game. It's a Dynasty Warriors game, using Zelda characters and locations. I admit, the combat looked pretty repetitive in the trailers, but I still wanted it because.... Zelda. I pre-ordered this, and with all the hours I've put into this game, I can safely say, that this is one of the best... If not, the best Dynasty Warriors title to date. Fun combat, good challenge, and co-op mode! Don't miss out on this game if you like hack 'n slash games, Dynasty Warriors, or Zelda. 10/10… Expand
  12. Demagicman
    Oct 14, 2014
    8
    This game combines two thing dynasty warriors and zelda and its a great mix!. The game play is fast and fun the story is long lots to do things to collect 3 more modes once you've finished the story all round good game But the multi player is a bit bit of a let down is slow's the game down less enemies spawn game looks terrible on multi player game slows down a bit now and then but besidesThis game combines two thing dynasty warriors and zelda and its a great mix!. The game play is fast and fun the story is long lots to do things to collect 3 more modes once you've finished the story all round good game But the multi player is a bit bit of a let down is slow's the game down less enemies spawn game looks terrible on multi player game slows down a bit now and then but besides that it an all around good game… Expand
  13. Bugman
    Oct 13, 2014
    8
    For a series that I have never tried, the Dynasty Warriors formula had always seemed boring and repetitive but after playing Hyrule Warriors my interest in the series increased. With a market that is plentiful of shooters and sandbox games Hyrule Warriros offers combo filled fun gameplay with some of your favorite heroes. Mowing down hundreds of enemy's has never be more satisfyingFor a series that I have never tried, the Dynasty Warriors formula had always seemed boring and repetitive but after playing Hyrule Warriors my interest in the series increased. With a market that is plentiful of shooters and sandbox games Hyrule Warriros offers combo filled fun gameplay with some of your favorite heroes. Mowing down hundreds of enemy's has never be more satisfying especially when you do it as Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, etc. But the biggest thing that I get out of HW is the Zelda fan service that never seems to end.
    Story:
    A not too complex story that doesn't get over convoluted with super odd characters or ridiculous scenarios. World is fine, someone comes in to disrupt the kingdom of Hyrule, set out on a mission to stop this foe, meet interesting people on the way. It does get really interesting when other worlds from past Zelda games come into play.
    Gameplay:
    Like any Dynasty Warriors games it has repetitive gameplay. You might be able to button mash your way throw but other enemy's need a different approach than just repeatedly pushing the same attack. Upgrades are available for each character using a tree that signifies your progress. Maps start out on the easy side but as you progress these enemy's become harder and harder so be prepare to die a lot.
    Visuals:
    Maps are on the bland side but it's expected when you're trying to run so many objects on the screen. Character animations are nicely done but things really shine with combos are executed automated fight sequences. Particle effects are beautiful especially when it's a ball of fire.
    Hyrule Warriors may not be cannon but it offers mindless fun that we rarely see. It's easy to get into and discovering hidden items and new weapons makes it a ton of fun.    … Expand
  14. opendoorsnow
    Oct 11, 2014
    9
    I'm just going to start out by saying that I've never heard of Dynasty Warriors before this game. I love Zelda games. I've grown up with Zelda, and I still love the games. This game isn't a normal Zelda game, with dungeons and a thought-provoking plot. This is just a ton of dumb fun. The "Legend Mode" has a fan service-y story, that lasted for about 10 hours. Then there's "Adventure Mode."I'm just going to start out by saying that I've never heard of Dynasty Warriors before this game. I love Zelda games. I've grown up with Zelda, and I still love the games. This game isn't a normal Zelda game, with dungeons and a thought-provoking plot. This is just a ton of dumb fun. The "Legend Mode" has a fan service-y story, that lasted for about 10 hours. Then there's "Adventure Mode." This will be where you spend most of your time, with hundreds of unlockables, like gold skulltulas, heart pieces, characters, weapons, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    It is a breathe of fresh air for games series that have been milked to death with very little changes. Normally I don't like Zelda games, normally I don't like warrior games, but this one is a shiny pinnacle of both.    … Expand
  23. dmauas
    Oct 5, 2014
    7
    It's a very nice game. But it won't keep you up late at night.
    Pros: fun to bash hundreds of enemies. Zelda fans will love the characters. Lots of playable characters. Colorful and immersive battlegrounds.
    Cons: the combos get repetitive and boring quite quickly. The frame rate is a bit chunky. Movement & animations are a bit abrupt. It looks better in the screenshots than it does in action.
  24. Wisedad9
    Oct 4, 2014
    10
    Well being a fan since Zelda was first released. I have to say that I am very happy with this game. It is a real change and better than the last couple of Zelda franchise games. Link between worlds was just as upsetting as Windwaker and other junk games. It is great to see Zelda going towards something more than a joke or a running pun. It did seem a little easy to start, but with all theWell being a fan since Zelda was first released. I have to say that I am very happy with this game. It is a real change and better than the last couple of Zelda franchise games. Link between worlds was just as upsetting as Windwaker and other junk games. It is great to see Zelda going towards something more than a joke or a running pun. It did seem a little easy to start, but with all the content this game has I can still feel that classic Zelda with mission and hidden content. I was very happy with this game. I only bought a Wii-U for this game and it was a good buy.… Expand
  25. Reciter5613
    Oct 4, 2014
    6
    Don't get me wrong. This was a very bold and interesting move Nintendo made for their biggest franchise and I respect that. I just feel it's not that great.

    I mean the look, the style and the music is awesome. Bu the gameplay is repetitive and frustrating. Not to mention the camera can be a **** Dynasty warriors used their formula with Zelda and it shows but they brought in the problems    Don't get me wrong. This was a very bold and interesting move Nintendo made for their biggest franchise and I respect that. I just feel it's not that great.

    I mean the look, the style and the music is awesome. Bu the gameplay is repetitive and frustrating. Not to mention the camera can be a **** Dynasty warriors used their formula with Zelda and it shows but they brought in the problems with their game too.

    Part of me feels you guys just like it because it's technically a "Zelda" game (then again this didn't work for the CD-i games). Or maybe you never played Dynasty warriors before which is just as unlikely. I just feel it's overrated. I would like to download the soundtrack though.    … Expand
  26. Linkruleshyrule
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    Its even better than i expected graphics are Amazing, music is great, Gameplay is fanatastic and the DLC coming looks epic. Story mode is great a little short through. Adventure mode is fun and is where the game is at. The WII-U has hit its stride and will only get better as time goes on so jump on the bandwagon and enjoy the ride!
  27. TheExtraGuy
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    I like the Dynasty Warriors games so I got this game expecting the same fun I have with those games and I was not disappointed, in fact I like it a lot more than Dynasty Warriors simply because it's set in the Zelda universe. It's the same hack and slash through multiple hordes of enemies while using your different combos and special attacks, defeating enemy officers with careful executionI like the Dynasty Warriors games so I got this game expecting the same fun I have with those games and I was not disappointed, in fact I like it a lot more than Dynasty Warriors simply because it's set in the Zelda universe. It's the same hack and slash through multiple hordes of enemies while using your different combos and special attacks, defeating enemy officers with careful execution and making sure not to fall into their attacks, as well as having a variety of characters to choose from all with their own unique style and feel.
    If you're coming into this game expecting a Zelda game you're gonna have a bad time because it isn't a traditional Zelda game, however it does have elements such as finding treasure and using items like your boomerang, hook-shot, bombs etc and often you will fight bosses that require you to work out their pattern so you avoid their attack and snag them with the bow or whatever that boss requires to injure.
    The story is rather short and not too spectacular, but really it's not a game you want to play for it's story in the first place. It meant to just bring a heap of characters together so that way they look good fighting all those Zelda baddies and so you can have a great time fighting them as Midna, Darunia or Ganondorf. The aesthetics of the game look pleasing, the art style of the characters look nice in beautiful HD and I just love Lana's look, she's just so cute! Not only that but playing as Impa, Sheik or Princess Zelda is just badass, if ever people want to complain about women not being represented in video games I'm just going to point them towards several female characters in this game!

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

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

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

    I can say with complete confidence that this is not only an interesting Zelda spin-off but the single best Dynasty Warriors game ever made hands down.    … Expand
  29. foxmccloud
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    Hyrule Warriors is an incredibly fun game and battling through hordes of enemies has never been this fun. This Dynasty Warriors and The Legend of Zelda crossover has great elements, both old and new. Although, I wish they included online multiplayer. And if you are a beginner gamer, I wouldn't recommend it, cause this game can get challenging. It lets you play as dozens of characters andHyrule Warriors is an incredibly fun game and battling through hordes of enemies has never been this fun. This Dynasty Warriors and The Legend of Zelda crossover has great elements, both old and new. Although, I wish they included online multiplayer. And if you are a beginner gamer, I wouldn't recommend it, cause this game can get challenging. It lets you play as dozens of characters and even ones from past Zelda games, such as Ocarina of Time, Twilight Princess, and Skyward Sword. I recommend it tot he hardcore gamers, but not the beginner gamers. Its a really fun game, so buy it.… Expand
  30. briancas
    Oct 2, 2014
    10
    If you consider your self a Zelda fan and you don't own this game I don't know what to tell you :/
    everything gets a 10 on this game Graphics,gameplay,story,soundtrack
    and it dos have online. We can help others in Adventure mode, this is done with ghost data brilliant idea. and it works perfectly. this games fantastic it exceeded my expectations completely best game to have to keep you    If you consider your self a Zelda fan and you don't own this game I don't know what to tell you :/
    everything gets a 10 on this game Graphics,gameplay,story,soundtrack
    and it dos have online. We can help others in Adventure mode, this is done with ghost data brilliant idea. and it works perfectly. this games fantastic it exceeded my expectations completely best game to have to keep you busy until the next Zelda
    its definitely a contender for Game of The Year wow
    buy with confidence    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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

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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 81
  3. Negative: 2 out of 81
  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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