Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Review Roundup

Like Link taking on a 100 man army of mokoblins, Nintendo is taking on a difficult battle against Next-Gen this holiday with this lone major Switch exclusive title. Developed by Koei Techmo under the watchful eyes of Nintendo, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity will allow players to learn more about Zelda, the four Champions - Mipha, Revali, Urbosa, and Daruk - the King of Hyrule, but does the 'warriors' tried and true gameplay evolved enough to make this Zelda entry feel truly unique? Here's the review roundup: 

DESTRUCTOID  (SCORE 8.5/10)
'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity brings some of the same "Warriors" baggage along with it, but as someone who was always into these Omega Force romps, the juice was worth the squeeze. The story was genuinely enthralling throughout and it serves as a great companion piece for Breath of the Wild, while forging its own identity in many respects. I suspect a lot of the alterations are going to be controversial, but I like that they took some big swings and really went with it.'

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GAMESRADAR  (SCORE  4/5)
'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a fantastic hack-and-slash romp, and it deserves to be referenced as more than just a spin-off. Age of Calamity wholeheartedly embraces Breath of the Wild, using familiar musical cues and the same charming art style to give players a key sense of welcomeness, before diving headlong into the frenetic combat. There's a surprisingly deep combat system in Age of Calamity, thanks in no small part to Breath of the Wild's Runes making a triumphant return. There's undoubtedly times over the tens of hours where the hectic combat can wear a little thin, and although you know how this story plays out, it's still lovely to spend more time with Breath of the Wild's stalwart companions.'

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GAMEINFORMER (SCORE  7.5/10)
'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity looks a lot like Breath of the Wild, but it lacks the exploration and puzzle-solving elements that define the mainline Legend of Zelda series. Age of Calamity may not resemble a traditional Zelda game, but it’s not a bad time. The action is repetitive, but also relaxed and comfortable. It trades on your love for Nintendo’s classic franchise, and I was happy for the excuse to return to this version of Hyrule. I still feel like I'm chasing Breath of the Wild's high, and Age of Calamity is a small solace.'

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GAMESPOT  (SCORE 6/10)
'It's strange to think of a bungled story leaving me so lukewarm on a Zelda game, even if it is a spin-off. But paying off its premise is the burden a prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is tasked with. The main reason I dove into Age of Calamity is because I love its world and the history it tries to remember. So for a game to retread them and proclaim to have something new to say when its inspiration's most striking moments come from what it leaves unsaid is a big ask. But my problem with Age of Calamity isn't that it fails to live up to that responsibility. It's that it doesn't even try. It doesn't have the courage to see things through.'

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IGN  (SCORE 9/10)
'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity offers a welcome trip back to a world I’ve clocked hundreds of hours in. Its hugely varied roster of characters, solid combat mechanics, fun progression and clever adaptation of Breath of the Wild’s vision of Hyrule is a joy to play and discover. While there are some missed characterisation opportunities, Age of Calamity is still a blast from start to finish.'

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NINTENDO LIFE (VIDEO REVIEW)

Overall, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity currently sits at a Metascore of 79 from 51 reviews. Not bad for a Warriors game that have all been divisive when it comes to the gameplay. So, if you don't mind this kind of gameplay, it seems you are in for a fun romp back in the world of Breath of the Wild. 

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