Hyrule Warriors

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 732 Ratings

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  1. hunttom420
    Sep 26, 2014
    8
    This is a very fun, short Zelda multiplayer game. If your looking for a quick fix until Smash Bros. Wii U comes out, this will hold you over. The ups about this game are fast fun fighting game, the downs are, not the new Zelda game.
  2. mtwini09
    Sep 27, 2014
    8
    Hyrule Warriors is a fantastic entry into the Dynasty Warriors series for Zelda fans. The gameplay is rewarding, allowing for hours of play and endless things to unlock. One week from release, I've gotten 38 hours from this game,and with the DLC being released over the next few months, I feel this game has much more to offer.
    Whilst it could improve in terms of co-op play and some slight    Hyrule Warriors is a fantastic entry into the Dynasty Warriors series for Zelda fans. The gameplay is rewarding, allowing for hours of play and endless things to unlock. One week from release, I've gotten 38 hours from this game,and with the DLC being released over the next few months, I feel this game has much more to offer.
    Whilst it could improve in terms of co-op play and some slight bugs here and there, the overall presentation and choice of characters and stages make Hyrule Warriors a perfect addition to anyone's Wii U library.    … Expand
  3. Sylverkat
    Sep 29, 2014
    8
    Someone at Nintendo just kicked my puppy.
    I had so much expectation into the new Zelda game, but now I understand why it's not call Legend of Zelda.
    A saw once a Nintendo direct video telling us that the next Zelda would be an Adventure beyond imagination with fieilds and lands to explore. All I see is a over the top smash enemies with incredible combos you know from the very beginning    Someone at Nintendo just kicked my puppy.
    I had so much expectation into the new Zelda game, but now I understand why it's not call Legend of Zelda.
    A saw once a Nintendo direct video telling us that the next Zelda would be an Adventure beyond imagination with fieilds and lands to explore. All I see is a over the top smash enemies with incredible combos you know from the very beginning of the game. how will they be at the end of the game.
    No quest at all. no exploration, no Inventory... Where is Legend of Zelda? I was disappointed that Nintendo brought Windwaker instead of a Brand new game, but now I'm even more disappointed. I'll continue the game but i doubt i have the heart to finish it.

    Legend of Zelda is supposed to make you feel like you are the Hero.. This one doesn't    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. NDeBus
    Sep 26, 2014
    9
    This game is great. It's a lot of fun playing with the many different characters and playing on stages with graphics that looked like they were plucked out of the Zelda games themselves. It's fun to be able to use characters that I may (or may not) have wanted to play with in previous entries of the Zelda series such as Midna and Agatha. The adventure mode is also a lot of fun with all theThis game is great. It's a lot of fun playing with the many different characters and playing on stages with graphics that looked like they were plucked out of the Zelda games themselves. It's fun to be able to use characters that I may (or may not) have wanted to play with in previous entries of the Zelda series such as Midna and Agatha. The adventure mode is also a lot of fun with all the challenges as you go around the original map of the NES Legend of Zelda. However, don't let the visuals of the game fool you into thinking it's another Zelda title, because it is far from it.

    This game is much more like a Dynasty Warrior game rather than a Zelda game because there are no dungeon, no overworld map to explore, and to real puzzles to be solved. This game is a Hack and Slash that is filled with going around trying to kill as many enemies as you can with constantly changing objectives and usually trying to take over the board by taking control of keeps.

    If you are looking for a Zelda-esque game, you are looking at the wrong game. However, if you think you may be into what this game has to offer, I believe it earns a spot on the must have games for Wii U owners.    … Expand
  6. 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
  7. Manuelizho
    Sep 26, 2014
    10
    Amazing! Just got it this afternoon, played alone for an hour, and 4 hours of coop - adventure mode with my brother! Perfect for those who want a taste of something freshly new! Amazing crossover, this is not a Zelda title, but it never loses that amazing feeling when you are playing a new Zelda title
  8. snow_
    Sep 26, 2014
    10
    Great game with lots of combat and addicting gameplay. Legend mode is basically the adventure and it sure is fun. One thing that would make this game really amazing would be an online play where you go against other people trying to capture a certain point in the map. Like Dynasty Warriors but with more fun aspects added to it. I think this game rightfully deserves a 10/10
  9. camptownrangers
    Sep 26, 2014
    10
    At some point while I was stylishly slicing my way through hundreds of enemies as my favorite Zelda characters in beautiful scenery to a fantastic soundtrack, I realized that I was having an amazing time.
  10. ningfesty
    Sep 29, 2014
    9
    The combat is excellent, and the story is surprisingly enjoyable. It's nothing mind-boggling, but it certainly is much more interesting than I anticipated. This is nothing like a Zelda game, as it is completely based off of the Dynasty Warriors series, but the game is still excellent nonetheless. Hyrule Warriors is a breathe of fresh air in today's gaming industry.
  11. Crillan
    Sep 29, 2014
    10
    Fantastic game! Being able to take on hordes of enemies with Zelda characters is a blast no matter how many times I do it. I've already completed the main storyline and I'm working on collecting materials to upgrade the characters. Working on finding weapons and fusing them to make even better weapons is a fun way to further improve your characters as well. The Adventure mode where youFantastic game! Being able to take on hordes of enemies with Zelda characters is a blast no matter how many times I do it. I've already completed the main storyline and I'm working on collecting materials to upgrade the characters. Working on finding weapons and fusing them to make even better weapons is a fun way to further improve your characters as well. The Adventure mode where you can join others online to get even better gear has been great too! Either by yourself or with network "Links", the Adventure mode offers extra missions to complete to get materials, weapons and more skultulas to unlock more pictures. The replayability of this game is pretty big when you consider upgrading all of the characters that you can unlock! I'm looking forward to the DLC packs with extra missions and characters as well.… Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. guitargod4
    Sep 26, 2014
    10
    If you like dynasty warriors and pirate warriors this is not very much different except one thing.... ITS LEGEND OF ZELDA!!!! Its fun, beautiful, and has a great nostalgic effect. It is addicting and is a great pick up on the wii u. I am open to most types of games and this one is definitely worth the buy so far.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. Wanderlei
    Sep 26, 2014
    10
    Definitely the best Warriors game I have played in every regard. Combat is good, fluid combos and musou/magic powers balance out good with it. Technically the game runs great, I havent noticed any frame rate or enemy pop-in issues that have plagued all other Warriors games. The story cutscenes are just the right length, not too long not too short, good voice acting in the story boardDefinitely the best Warriors game I have played in every regard. Combat is good, fluid combos and musou/magic powers balance out good with it. Technically the game runs great, I havent noticed any frame rate or enemy pop-in issues that have plagued all other Warriors games. The story cutscenes are just the right length, not too long not too short, good voice acting in the story board parts. Robust level, crafting, weapon systems. If you're Zelda fan you will get off from seeing all the charterers presented like this.… Expand
  19. 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.
  20. windwaker
    Sep 26, 2014
    3
    Huge disappointment as a longtime Zelda fan.

    I really don't know why they thought this would be a good idea really, the game is very boring and repetitive. The same monsters come at you over and over to no end, and the game is incredibly easy, like even a toddler can own at this game. It makes no sense to me why they had to make a Zelda game that's pretty much just Dynasty Warriors    Huge disappointment as a longtime Zelda fan.

    I really don't know why they thought this would be a good idea really, the game is very boring and repetitive.
    The same monsters come at you over and over to no end, and the game is incredibly easy, like even a toddler can own at this game.
    It makes no sense to me why they had to make a Zelda game that's pretty much just Dynasty Warriors with Zelda characters, it's stupid, and unoriginal. There's no way this game is either a 0 and no way it's a 10, but it's definitely a very below mediocre game, which is sad as they could have done a lot more with this game, but it's just a boring repetitive rinse and repeat Dynasty Warrior game with Zelda skins.
    What a shame. :    … Expand
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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 :(
  28. 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
  29. 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 :)
  30. 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
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#21 Best Wii U Game of 2014
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#5 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014
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#6 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014

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Metascore
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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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