Hyrule Warriors

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8.3

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  1. Fury283
    Sep 26, 2014
    10
    Keep in mind this is a Dynasty Warriors game and therefore reviewed by someone who like such games.

    The game makes no qualms that it's a Zelda fanservice game placed on top of a Dynasty Warriors engine. The good news is, while Dynasty Warriors 8 made great leaps and bounds above the previous games in the series, this one takes even better steps in the right direction. Each character    Keep in mind this is a Dynasty Warriors game and therefore reviewed by someone who like such games.

    The game makes no qualms that it's a Zelda fanservice game placed on top of a Dynasty Warriors engine.

    The good news is, while Dynasty Warriors 8 made great leaps and bounds above the previous games in the series, this one takes even better steps in the right direction. Each character his his or her own unique move set, unlockables, and story. Unlike some of the DW games, this isn't so where they all have the same move set.

    You also get the ability to play Ganon and other baddies that isn't a Smash bros game!

    Now yes, you have to keep in mind, it is STILL a DW game... the enemies will not be smart, there will be dozens of them, and you will kill them over and over again. You also have to unlock characters by doing what was previously mentioned.

    DW fans (like me) will love it. Zelda fans, will probably hate it.
    But I'm both.. so I love it. :D    … Expand
  2. EFYevan
    Sep 26, 2014
    10
    A fantastic Zelda game - it's the combat I always wanted in a Zelda game! Just don't come expecting a traditional dungeon/puzzle game and I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Well done Nintendo!
  3. paynekiller921
    Sep 27, 2014
    9
    So here's the deal. I've never played a dynasty warriors game, and was anxious about whether or not it would ruin the Zelda universe. I quickly found it was quite the opposite! This game is a ton of fun. Nonstop action that just keeps getting more fun as the stakes raise. However, I highly recommend playing this game on the hard difficulty as the normal difficulty is simply to easy. It isSo here's the deal. I've never played a dynasty warriors game, and was anxious about whether or not it would ruin the Zelda universe. I quickly found it was quite the opposite! This game is a ton of fun. Nonstop action that just keeps getting more fun as the stakes raise. However, I highly recommend playing this game on the hard difficulty as the normal difficulty is simply to easy. It is rare for games to suck in as many hours as this one has without me even knowing it. There are only two complaints I have about this game that keep it from getting a perfect ten. 1. A catalog that explain each combo fo reach character would be nice, as some are a little confusing as to what their effects are. Second, the co-op framerate is pretty spotty at times. And while I appreciate trying to create a game without splitscreen, the game pad just doesnt have a good enough screen to handle the high intensity action at times. But it does the job. Just barely. Split screen would have made the game more enjoyable. Other than that, this game is the most fun I've had on the Wii U sense Mario Kart, but in a totally different sense because it is a ton of fun to play alone. Get this game and try your chops at being an unstoppable force for the good of Hyrule!… Expand
  4. DishonestO
    Sep 27, 2014
    9
    Knowing what it was going in, I am definitely happy with my purchase. It was a good thing that the game was never advertised as Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors, but just Hyrule Warriors with plenty of videos showcasing exactly what the game was for those of us who noticed it.

    And for what it was and what I expected, it does its job perfectly well. Great music, great nostalgia and    Knowing what it was going in, I am definitely happy with my purchase. It was a good thing that the game was never advertised as Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors, but just Hyrule Warriors with plenty of videos showcasing exactly what the game was for those of us who noticed it.

    And for what it was and what I expected, it does its job perfectly well. Great music, great nostalgia and fanservice (there's something very fulfilling to run around as all these known characters from the series and play with them for the first time), and just a generally "ok" story in Legend Mode to keep you engaged for ten or so hours until you hit the almost intimidating amounts of content buried away in Adventure Mode.

    If nothing else, the overwhelming amount of content in the base game (even more coming in DLC later this and next year) is arguably worthy of purchase as it just gives you a lot of bang for your buck. Of course, there's the obvious possibility of getting bored but, at least for me, the wide array of characters who all play distinctly from one another, really lets the game keep its legs of interest for longer.    … Expand
  5. hobnob_
    Sep 30, 2014
    9
    For years I have watched Link take on one enemy at a time. Now I get to see him obliterate entire armies in the blink of an eye. That alone is reason enough to enjoy this game, and yet this is the game that keeps on giving. Not much needs to be said about the mechanics of the game: it is standard musou. However, the sheer wealth of content (with more on the way with DLC claiming to haveFor years I have watched Link take on one enemy at a time. Now I get to see him obliterate entire armies in the blink of an eye. That alone is reason enough to enjoy this game, and yet this is the game that keeps on giving. Not much needs to be said about the mechanics of the game: it is standard musou. However, the sheer wealth of content (with more on the way with DLC claiming to have entire new adventure maps for Adventure Mode) keeps the game novel even if the gameplay is not. This is fan service as it should be done. Watching Ganondorf open up a chest and pull out a heart piece feels so right while being so wrong. It's brilliant.

    Sadly, the game is not perfect. The rarity of certain items needed to craft the rarer badges does not serve as a solution to repetition, and it can cause the game to drag on and on. You could just play it through once and be done with it, but the completionist is punished with potentially days of grinding. This is a problem. The option should exist to buy items to speed up finishing certain badges. At least that way, if you repeat a level and the boss does not drop the gold-tier item as needed, you can take the money you made from the level and buy it.

    Maybe in an update.    … Expand
  6. kylencara
    Sep 27, 2014
    9
    This game is the best hack and slash I've played and it is worth picking up if you already own a Wii U. The combos are surprisingly satisfying to execute and the customization options are endless.
  7. jurmyhurvy
    Sep 26, 2014
    8
    IMPORTANT: Hyrule Warriors is NOT a new Zelda game. It is a crossover between Zelda and the Dynasty Warriors series, it would be better to consider this game Dynasty Warriors: Zelda.

    To really enjoy this game you'll need to be a Zelda fan that also enjoys the hack and slash games like Dynasty Warriors. Most of bad reviews I've seen have expected this to be a zelda game with puzzles in    IMPORTANT: Hyrule Warriors is NOT a new Zelda game. It is a crossover between Zelda and the Dynasty Warriors series, it would be better to consider this game Dynasty Warriors: Zelda.

    To really enjoy this game you'll need to be a Zelda fan that also enjoys the hack and slash games like Dynasty Warriors. Most of bad reviews I've seen have expected this to be a zelda game with puzzles in dungeons and strategy driven boss battles.

    Personally, my favorite aspects of the Dynasty Warriors series is leveling up characters and unlocking new weapons, which you will certainly find here. If this is something that resonates with your play style, you should have fun with Hyrule Warriros. If not, don't play it because you will undoubtedly be disappointed expecting this game to be something that it is not.    … Expand
  8. Zentriefugal
    Sep 30, 2014
    7
    Take a mixing bowl an put in Zelda, Diablo and Dungeon Defenders. Stir it all up and you will get Hyrule Warriors!

    To be honest, I haven't played any of the Dynasty Warriors saga till today and maybe therefore this game looks so fresh to me. I love it and it's two player function. Maybe not a 10 but to compensate all haters I'll can not rate it objective.
  9. Pokemonsilph
    Sep 30, 2014
    9
    I'm going to be BRUTALLY HONEST, I was in no way excited for this game since its announcement back in December of 2013. About a week or so ago, Polygon reviewed the game with a 5.5 score, so that hurt my expectations so much more than before. I was pretty much going to avoid the game, so I wouldn't make a purchase I would regret. But. After I had already dismissed the game, after seeingI'm going to be BRUTALLY HONEST, I was in no way excited for this game since its announcement back in December of 2013. About a week or so ago, Polygon reviewed the game with a 5.5 score, so that hurt my expectations so much more than before. I was pretty much going to avoid the game, so I wouldn't make a purchase I would regret. But. After I had already dismissed the game, after seeing trailer of gameplay, story, etc. I decided to buy it, because it was staring me in the eye at the store. (I really bought it because I needed something to play over the weekend) As soon as I got home, I played it. And. I. LOVED IT! (Keep in mind that this was the first Musuo game I had ever played, and I came in with NO knowledge of this series' gameplay/story) First of all, the game looks "Alright". Not AMAZING, but not distracting either. Second, the gameplay looks boring and EXTREMELY repetitive in trailers, but you HAVE to play to understand how the gameplay feels. I found myself WANTING to capture all of the keeps and outposts to see what would happen (keep in mind that I'm not the biggest fan of repetitive games).
    The bosses are okay, most of the big bosses don't resemble their official Zelda counterparts, and they are relatively easy (unless your on the hardest mode in the game, in which you mine as well be trying to cut a diamond with bubble wrap). There are around 15 main story missions in this game, each of which can last anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour. (only around 9 of them aren't used more than once). Adventure Mode is another mode in this game besides Story Mode, and it is really nice. It is fleshed out nicely, and can add a huge amount of content for completionists out there. There is also Free Mode which allows you to play each level with any unlocked character, and is more multiplayer friendly. (Speaking of multiplayer, this game's multiplayer, honestly, is just "okay". It lags in multiplayer mode, and the second/first player is pretty much forced to use the gamepad as a second screen. Also, one thing, IT NEEDED ONLINE MULTIPLAYERRRR... imagine this game with a mode where you could play AGAINST people in an online match where you had ACTUAL smart REAL people with powerful, leveled characters. That would have been awesome!) There is also Challenge Mode, but it feels more like a complete afterthought, to be honest. I played the first level of it, and it felt very "meh". Last but not least, there is the Bazaar and the Gallery. The Bazaar lets you craft badges to up your defensive, attack, and assist bonuses; level up your characters; create potions; and combine weapons without abilities with weapons that do. The Gallery is where Gold Skulltulas and illustrations come in. Collecting Gold Skulltulas in each level unlocks a new illustration piece, and after enough, it upgrades the Bazaar. (Verdict:) I was expecting a low class, repetitive beat-em-up/hack-n-slash game, but what I got was a fun experience that I can play for a long time. 9/10 :D    … Expand
  10. tybyrd93
    Sep 29, 2014
    8
    Having never played a dynasty warriors game, I expected to love all the zelda content this game had to offer but not the gameplay. I was pleasantly surprised, as I came to love both. Hyrule Warriors does justice to the Zelda franchise while keeping the over-the-top action of Dynasty Warriors, and the result is fantastic.
  11. SuperWooper
    Sep 28, 2014
    10
    An awesome game that combines both the elements of a Dynasty Warriors game and the Legend of Zelda series. I like the change up to a hack and slash genre of gaming for the Zelda series, but also keeps the factors of the traditional RPG feel. On top of that, there are some nostalgic factors from previous games in the Zelda series that Zelda fans will recognize, such as the moon fromAn awesome game that combines both the elements of a Dynasty Warriors game and the Legend of Zelda series. I like the change up to a hack and slash genre of gaming for the Zelda series, but also keeps the factors of the traditional RPG feel. On top of that, there are some nostalgic factors from previous games in the Zelda series that Zelda fans will recognize, such as the moon from Majora's Mask reappearing (and still just as creepy), Midna, the Twilight Princess makes a return, and the adventure mode gives you back the factors of the very first Legend of Zelda game from the NES. Also, you don't have to play as just Link throughout the game. You have the option to play as several characters, like Impa, Sheik, Midna, Princess Ruto, Fi, or even Zelda and Ganondorf. As for flaws in the game, the only thing I can think of is that there is no one-line multiplayer option, which I don't think is a huge deal. In conclusion, great game! I highly suggest it. The Wii U finally has a list of some big titles coming out, and Hyrule Warriors is the game that kicks them all off!… Expand
  12. FranciscoGtz
    Sep 28, 2014
    10
    A very exciting game, a must play for Zelda fans, you wouldn't be disappointed, the music is really awesome, and the history is exciting as well. You will be remembering all the past games and the adventures, the playable characters with they interchangeable costumes are the cherry on the top.
  13. Trent_Stevens
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    Hyrule Warriors does an excellent job at combining two video game franchises flawlessly. The beat-em up action is fun and not too repetitive with the addition of various enemies to fight and also with a wide variety of characters to choose from. Anyone playing will easily be able to find a character that suits their play style with more to come in the form of downloadable content. The gameHyrule Warriors does an excellent job at combining two video game franchises flawlessly. The beat-em up action is fun and not too repetitive with the addition of various enemies to fight and also with a wide variety of characters to choose from. Anyone playing will easily be able to find a character that suits their play style with more to come in the form of downloadable content. The game also fuses the items from the Legend of Zelda into the game seamlessly, making sure the player uses certain items to defeat certain enemies and also showing that certain enemies are weak to those items. This helps give the game a Zelda feel along with the cast of characters, the adventure mode map, and even some simple things the one may not notice such as Level 2 and 3 weapons being items from previous Zelda titles. The game is very addicitng and is hard to put down. It's even more fun with a friend. Talking about multiplayer, Hyrule Warriors uses the Wii U gamepad in an ingenious way, making player one play the game on the Gamepad while player 2 gets the entire television. By elimating the need for splitsceen, players have more room to look at their surrondings and will nott get distracted as easily by another player's screen. The graphics are stunning in 1080p espically with the special effects from certain moves. Finally, the background music is composed excellently making any player get ready for the action to come.… Expand
  14. 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!
  15. ToFewViews
    Oct 1, 2014
    8
    A Wii-U Zelda game is finally here, but it's not the kind of Zelda game fans are used to. This game is the equivalent of the Dynasty Warriors franchise but you have all Legend Of Zelda Characters/Enemies instead of crazy looking Japanese warriors.If you have ever played a Dynasty Warriors game you know exactly how this game plays, just slightly more fine tuned and ironed out. You are giveA Wii-U Zelda game is finally here, but it's not the kind of Zelda game fans are used to. This game is the equivalent of the Dynasty Warriors franchise but you have all Legend Of Zelda Characters/Enemies instead of crazy looking Japanese warriors.If you have ever played a Dynasty Warriors game you know exactly how this game plays, just slightly more fine tuned and ironed out. You are give lots of choices well on the battlefield, from side objectives,Random Bosses and hidden loot to try and find. To bad that some of the enemies on that battlefield play like brain dead zombies, just standing next to you admiring how nice you character looks in the sunlight until you chop them to bits. Now not all enemies are this bad but enough to make you question the AI, You can change the difficulty but that raises it for everything and could make the whole game to difficult.
    All That aside it's a extremely fun and addictive game with 2 player Co-Op and lots of Zelda Characters to play as and upgrade. The amount of content in the game is also impressive, this isn't a game you will finish in one or two sittings.
    If you loved the Dynasty Warriors games or your a Zelda fan who likes "Hack N Slash" button mash games you will enjoy this game, If you are not one of those 2 chances are you will get bored of this after a few plays.    … Expand
  16. MegaNinja
    Sep 28, 2014
    9
    The game is not perfect, but it is so much fun (both alone and with friends). The music is amazing, and the visuals are stunning. If you own a Wii U, it is definitely worth a buy :D
  17. halcyon_zephyr
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    This game is amazing! I have been a long time fan of the dynasty warriors and Zelda series, so I knew I would like this game from the start. The sheer amount of things to do in this game (specifically how Adventure mode is set up) astounds me. I plan on getting everything unlocked on every character.... I want to 100% this! And I do not see that happening anytime soon. People areThis game is amazing! I have been a long time fan of the dynasty warriors and Zelda series, so I knew I would like this game from the start. The sheer amount of things to do in this game (specifically how Adventure mode is set up) astounds me. I plan on getting everything unlocked on every character.... I want to 100% this! And I do not see that happening anytime soon. People are complaining about the repetition of the game, but if you switch between multiple characters then it basically goes away. Hands down, this game is awesome.… Expand
  18. Krawbeard
    Sep 27, 2014
    8
    (Too long didn't read at the bottom)
    To be honest I wasn't expecting this game to be much especially after seeing what Team ninja did with their Metroid spin-off (I know Team ninja isn't fully responsible for HW), however because I love zelda games i had to fork over my money.
    However I will say this game is a lot of fun. Sure I can say there are some flaws and some good points. The    (Too long didn't read at the bottom)
    To be honest I wasn't expecting this game to be much especially after seeing what Team ninja did with their Metroid spin-off (I know Team ninja isn't fully responsible for HW), however because I love zelda games i had to fork over my money.

    However I will say this game is a lot of fun. Sure I can say there are some flaws and some good points. The fanboy in me wants to give it a 10 but I have to be more realistic here and not let that emotion surface.

    For those who are giving it a 0 and whining like kids in school when they don't get what they wanted at the cafeteria all I have to say is either those are people trying to offset the rating because they either don't own a wiiu, is a gaming elitist that always says the games before are better or maybe they are just upset that its not a "true" zelda game.

    Lets be honest here (and obvious). I'm going to say that this in no way is a "true" zelda game, its about as true of a zelda game as Mario Kart is a "true" mario game (I love mario kart 8 by the way).

    They tried to make a zelda spinoff a while back on wii if you remember and it was terrible, but however I will say they did a great job with this title. People always want to rag on nintendo for their games whether its the fact there's not many mature games out there to the fact that there's hardly any games on the console. Nintendo in my opinion has always done a great job with making good quality games, they never rush them and will delay them if they feel the game is not complete unlike some companies I won't name that rush their games and let the patches do the rest of the work and take the bits and pieces of the unfinished game on the shelf game and sell them as $20-$50 Dlc packs.

    Nintendo did however start late with reaching online and HD gameplay and is still lagging behind in the Online world, though I would like to add they always have something up their sleeve and as of now they have been picking up their pace despite the long road ahead. That of which I give respect to. The games out on Wii U lately have me more intrigued to play than the other consoles out so to me that says a lot coming from a man who stopped playing wii to only play on his xbox 360.

    But today this isn't truly about the console debate and the number of games any console makes. Reviews on here should be for the purpose of this game and to inform other gamers whether they should play it or not.

    If you love mindless hack n slash violent games (like dynasty warriors) and zelda games then you will love it (I already know i'm not the first to say this).

    Upon playing this game I will say the graphics are crisp and the soundtrack is immersive. The soundtrack ranges from epic musicals to almost a heavy metal sound which to those who love metal and the LoZ games this will make you smile and hack away even more at enemies.

    This game is a nostalgic gem for those who are looking to play something before ZeldaU comes out. The combat is fun... In some cases yes you could button mash your way through or you could try different combos out to see what violent effect you get. I do enjoy the combat a lot. After playing Dark souls 2 its nice to kick back and play this game, it doesn't require a lot of thinking and strategy especially if you've already played zelda games but to me this is something I could mindlessly play for hours.

    Its also a fun couch co op game with your friends and family and anyone can pick it up fast and enjoy without making the other player feel useless. In which I will say Nintendo has always done a good job with making good party games that are fun, easy to pick up and still have a spice of challenge to it in which keeps the game from going stale.

    Upgrades are cool and awards keep me pushing through the level.

    So if i could nitpick some what would I nitpick?

    Well for starters I mentioned earlier that Nintendo is lagging behind in the online world. I would love to see this game for online co op or even a versus mode due to how the combat is.

    I will say they didn't stop the fair from being annoying in which is funny at first due to nostalgia but then you want to just kill that fairy and throw it into the nearest ceiling fan.

    The story is meh... But once again this isn't a "true" zelda game.

    so if you're looking for something fun and can play with friends or even just looking for something to charge up your easter egg nostalgia bar then I would say pick this up. If you're picky about your games and an elitist then I would just not get it and maybe even get a job. If you don't like hack n slash games like DW and devil may cry and the like then don't get it. I however enjoy it... its not the best game ever but its also not the worst zelda game ever, did anybody forget that Zelda CDi game..... ... that was the worst.

    TL;DR
    Good game not the best... if you're too picky wait for the price to drop or don't play it. Fun co op but would be nice to see it expand online.    … Expand
  19. ClMick
    Sep 29, 2014
    9
    This game hasn't had the best reviews in the popular media, yet whenever I read or watch a review, they almost apologetically say 'But I enjoy the game, I very much do.' And that's how I feel about it.

    I've never played a Warriors game before, I must say, but I am a fan of Zelda. To me that means this game feels fresh, a new turn, a cool spinoff to the Zelda series. It's action packed,    This game hasn't had the best reviews in the popular media, yet whenever I read or watch a review, they almost apologetically say 'But I enjoy the game, I very much do.' And that's how I feel about it.

    I've never played a Warriors game before, I must say, but I am a fan of Zelda. To me that means this game feels fresh, a new turn, a cool spinoff to the Zelda series. It's action packed, the characters look great, the moves are cool, the challenges keep you busy, off screen multiplayer is fun and I've barely even dug into Adventure mode.

    The game makes your adrenaline pump though, it's so action packed that there's never a dull moment. New items, new bosses and new missions keep popping up. When you finish a scenario, generally you want to play it again, possible in local co op, to explore more of the map and of the excellent 3d versions of familiar Zelda locations.

    The music is something special. Some tunes are familiar, some much less and some not at all but they all fit the action perfectly and keep you on your toes. I like it so much that everytime I start playing after a few minutes I start thinking that I need to turn the volume up.

    Now I decided, even as a Warriors noob, to start immediatly on hard difficulty and the game is definitely not a walk in the park on that level. The campaign, Legend, supposedly takes ten hours but I'm sure I've already spent double on it and there's still a lot left.

    Combined with the fact that you can play as so many classic Zelda characters and the fact that their is reasonably priced DLC coming out (more like a season pass for 4 DLC packs) and you got a game that you could really lose a lot of hours in. (DLC includes new scenarios, characters, weapons, costumes etc.)

    Of course there are negatives. Sometimes it's sloppy, like when you replay a certain scenario with a different character, yet in the cutscene the main character is talking. The resolution goes down on screen with local co op, but not too drastically. And Link could probably have done without the earrings ...

    All in all, there's so much content in this, so many collectibles, such an experimental formula for one of those games that became bigger that it's name that I can't but say that this is a solid old school Nintendo Quality Seal release. It's not perfect, it's Warrions but it's addictive and tons of fun.

    Recommended, not just for Zelda and/or Warrior fans but for everyone who likes good games.    … Expand
  20. gabzjmm23
    Sep 28, 2014
    9
    this is my first time to play a dynasty warrior game. saw it a few times but didn't bought it. it is really fun to play this game with Zelda characters. It really depends on the gamers who wanted this type of genre. but for met it is already a good deal. When you pre-order it, it comes along with the Ganondorf costume DLC for free.
  21. pataku
    Sep 26, 2014
    8
    It's a fun hack and slash game lots of different gameplay modes and unlockables to help with the replay value just don't go in thinking that it's a Zelda game and if your on the fence wait till it goes down in price
  22. MrGeno
    Sep 28, 2014
    10
    What gorgeous game. Funny thing about people calling the gameplay boring, but I guess they'll just go back to playing their favorite games with highly "innovative" gameplay (CoD, BF, Halo, Destiny, FF, etc). I guess you can't please everyone though. Never got into hack and slash games, including games like God of War, Dante's Inferno, or even Dynasty Warriors, but the demo gave me enoughWhat gorgeous game. Funny thing about people calling the gameplay boring, but I guess they'll just go back to playing their favorite games with highly "innovative" gameplay (CoD, BF, Halo, Destiny, FF, etc). I guess you can't please everyone though. Never got into hack and slash games, including games like God of War, Dante's Inferno, or even Dynasty Warriors, but the demo gave me enough incentive to buy this game.… Expand
  23. Ericmendo1
    Sep 28, 2014
    10
    This is one of the best Zelda games out there. So different but yet the same. A great spinoff and Zelda fan will love and non fans as well. So much content to unlock. Great game.
  24. Javan
    Sep 29, 2014
    10
    This game amazes me, I wanted to give it a try cause I played just a little bit of other musou games, but this game is a lot better than I expected!

    You have to understand that this is not a core zelda game, it is a spin-off, your task is not to get in combats one on one, you have to conquer zones of the map so your army can advance to more areas. At least for me, it was a pleasant    This game amazes me, I wanted to give it a try cause I played just a little bit of other musou games, but this game is a lot better than I expected!

    You have to understand that this is not a core zelda game, it is a spin-off, your task is not to get in combats one on one, you have to conquer zones of the map so your army can advance to more areas.

    At least for me, it was a pleasant surprise, I have been collecting all the hearts, badges, picture pieces and everything this game has to offer.

    If you are a zelda fan, you have to play it! It has a lot of the great characters from the series, plus more coming on dlcs!!

    Play it on hard difficulty from the beginning and it will be a lot better, the other difficulties are pretty easy.
    The content of the game is amazing, it has a lot of replay value with modes like challenge and adventure.

    Give it a try at least, and remember , this is a musou game with zelda characters and enviroments, don't compare it to other zelda games, compare it to other musou games.    … Expand
  25. thirtythr33
    Sep 30, 2014
    10
    What this Zelda game lacks in puzzle content is more than made up for in pure combat. If a chaptered (as opposed to persistent openw orld) and more fast-paced Zelda game with epic battles appeals to you, this game is for you. If you are looking for a modern tangent like Zelda II: The Adventures of Link, this game is for you. If you want to see Link look like a true hero, this game is forWhat this Zelda game lacks in puzzle content is more than made up for in pure combat. If a chaptered (as opposed to persistent openw orld) and more fast-paced Zelda game with epic battles appeals to you, this game is for you. If you are looking for a modern tangent like Zelda II: The Adventures of Link, this game is for you. If you want to see Link look like a true hero, this game is for you. There is plenty for Zelda fans to love about this game as long as they don't mind the departure from the traditional 3D Zelda game-type.… Expand
  26. henderson390
    Oct 1, 2014
    9
    25 hours in.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    As a Zelda fan you couldn't ask for better fan service. Its incredible. But if you wanted a bona fide Zelda game, wait another year or two.    … Expand
  27. Dalfamurni
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    I have been a huge fan of both the Zelda and Warriors series. I have played every Warriors game since 4, and every Zelda game, minus the CDi and a few of the newer hand held titles.

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

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

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

    TL;DR: In my opinion, based on the gameplay alone, this is the single best Warriors series title to date. And when you add in fantastic the story, which is based on Zelda but is wholly unique, it becomes my top game for this generation so far. 10/10. Only Super Smash Bros could knock this title from my "Game of the Year" choice.    … Expand
  28. 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
  29. TomComics
    Sep 30, 2014
    8
    This game actually raised my expectations on how much I'd enjoy this game. First of all, I've never played a Dynasty Warriors game, so while this game has lots of repetitive combat, it still felt very new to me and I really enjoyed it. This obviously isn't meant to be a traditional Zelda game, but I had a great time playing the surprisingly interesting Legend Mode (story), which providedThis game actually raised my expectations on how much I'd enjoy this game. First of all, I've never played a Dynasty Warriors game, so while this game has lots of repetitive combat, it still felt very new to me and I really enjoyed it. This obviously isn't meant to be a traditional Zelda game, but I had a great time playing the surprisingly interesting Legend Mode (story), which provided me a nostalgic trip with the locations and characters of the game, while offering the new combat style gameplay of Dynasty Warriors which I've really come to enjoy. The Free Mode is great whenever I want to replay a level with a character I have yet to try out, also Adventure Mode is an enjoyable challenge packed with content. Overall, this game does not feel like a Zelda skinned Dynasty Warriors hash, as it raised my expectations on how much content this game would be packed with, and how enjoyable it would be.… Expand
  30. 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
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Awards & Rankings

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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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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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