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I’ve never been a fan of Hyrule Warriors. Keep that in mind when I say Nintendo is new Switch 2The Zelda-universe exclusive impressed me in many ways, but the gameplay is not one of them. However, this Zelda spin-off did manage to showcase the power of the Switch 2’s graphics. Now can we get a true Switch 2 exclusive Zelda game next?
Upgraded graphics in Kingdom tears and Breath of the wild It made the Switch 2 a great way to play modern Zelda games, which stretched the Switch’s capabilities to the limit before. Both are worth revisiting, as they are interesting, charming, and strange epic wonders. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, another game in the Zelda-themed series of episodic games developed by Koei-Tecmo, is a prequel to Tears of the Kingdom. It’s the story of Zelda traveling back in time to ancient Hyrule, and the origins of Ganondorf’s evil. I’m here for it, but there’s a lot of hack-and-slash battles coming my way.
After a few hours, I can say that the production values are fantastic. The voices, characters, and worlds feel authentic to Zelda. I feel like I’m getting a new chapter in a story I’ve already been following. The Switch 2’s graphics show smooth animation as well, even when battles involve hundreds of enemies.
But the central gameplay of the game, which is endless battles through hordes of enemies, became boring to me. This is what Hyrule Warriors is all about, but so far the game feels more repetitive than strategic. And I keep pressing buttons to get to the next chapter of the story. For whom he played Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, We expect more of the same, most of the time.
I like that the large map includes sections in the depths and in the sky, reflecting the three-level appeal of Tears of the Kingdom. But Age of Calamity is not a free-roam game. Quests unfold around the map, each one unlocking an existing map to battle through. Along the way, you can unlock an impressive roster of Hyrule characters that you can control.
As a Switch 2 exclusive to entice Nintendo fans to upgrade the console, it feels like a half-assed success. I’m impressed with the production values, and I want to keep playing just to see where the story goes. But as a purchase, it is far from a third Donkey Kong Bananza And the world of Mario Kart.
You, Hyrule Warriors fans, probably know what you’re in for, and you’ll likely get this game regardless. For serious Zelda fans, you may enjoy it just for the story elements alone.
As for me? I think I’ll play more, but I’ve already tweaked the game a bit. I want more exploration, more puzzles, more curiosity. This game isn’t about that. But it shows me how good a true next-gen Zelda on Switch 2 can be, when Nintendo decides to make it happen.