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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review

Zelda's journey into Hyrule's ancient past delivers the best experience in the Hyrule Warriors series so far. Playing Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, I couldn't help but recall the story of Tears of the Kingdom and how Age of Calamity reinterpreted the backstory of Breath of the Wild.

Although Zelda games have always included strong narratives, I felt that recent entries stumbled somewhat despite their potential. The concept of a story unfolding behind the scenes in a world following Breath of the Wild was fascinating, yet it lacked fulfillment in key aspects.

On paper, Age of Imprisonment was everything I hoped for in expanding that original tale, addressing gaps in a storyline ripe with emotional depth but not fully realized before. Yet, as with Tears of the Kingdom, success depends heavily on execution and delivering a quality Warriors gameplay experience.

Fortunately, this title became a personal sleeper hit of the year for me. To clarify, this review assumes a basic familiarity with Dynasty Warriors, given the nature of Age of Imprisonment.

“I loved the idea of the story going on behind the scenes with Tears of the Kingdom, and existing in a world post-Breath of the Wild, but I was still left wanting in several key areas.”
“On paper, Age of Imprisonment would be everything I'd wanted out of that original narrative, and could retroactively fill in the blanks for a story that had all the pieces for something moving - but never quite got there for me.”
“It's all well and good then that it's a sleeper hit for my personal game of the year.”

Author's Summary: This installment elevates the series by filling narrative gaps and pairing a compelling story with strong gameplay, making it a standout among recent Zelda entries.

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RPG Site RPG Site — 2025-11-05

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