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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Earns Positive Reviews as Switch 2 Showcase

Critics highlight fluid combat on Switch 2, with limited lore expansion drawing the sharpest critiques.

Overview

  • The musou prequel to Tears of the Kingdom is available now exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
  • Set thousands of years earlier, the story centers on the Imprisoning War with a time-traveling Zelda opposing Ganondorf.
  • Reviews commend large-scale battles, quick character swapping, Sync Strikes, and versatile Zonai devices that reshape encounters.
  • Performance reports describe smooth, responsive gameplay on Switch 2, though some cutscenes exhibit noticeable frame drops.
  • Presentation wins praise for striking visuals and a rousing score, while outlets such as Nintendo Life issued high marks, including a 9/10.