Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review

Zelda's journey into Hyrule's ancient past stands out as the best Hyrule Warriors installment so far. Playing Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, it was natural to have Tears of the Kingdom's story in mind, as well as Age of Calamity's take on Breath of the Wild's backstory.

While Zelda games have never ignored storylines, I feel recent titles have stumbled somewhat despite their potential. I appreciated the concept of a story unfolding behind the scenes in Tears of the Kingdom, set in a world after Breath of the Wild, yet key aspects still felt lacking.

On paper, Age of Imprisonment promised to deliver everything I wanted from the original narrative, filling in gaps to create a more emotional story. But like Tears of the Kingdom, success depended heavily on execution and it also had to be a solid Warriors game.

Fortunately, it turned out to be a sleeper hit and a personal game of the year contender.

Context and Audience

Assuming readers have at least a basic understanding of the Dynasty Warriors series, which is essential for appreciating Age of Imprisonment's gameplay and design choices.

"It's all well and good then that it's a sleeper hit for my personal game of the year."

This review highlights that Age of Imprisonment fares well both as a story-driven Zelda game and a polished Warriors title.

Summary: Age of Imprisonment elevates the Hyrule Warriors series by skillfully bridging Zelda’s lore with compelling gameplay, fulfilling long-held narrative promises.

RPG Site — 2025-11-04

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review

Context and Audience

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