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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Is Canon and Puts Zelda in the Lead

Critics say the canonical prequel plays well despite noticeable resolution dips.

Overview

  • Nintendo positions the game as the official account of the Imprisoning War set thousands of years before Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
  • Reviews highlight Zelda’s expanded agency and playable, character-driven role as a key strength of the narrative.
  • Combat follows the series’ large-scale hack-and-slash formula with many missions, character-specific movesets, Sync Strikes, and optional Zonai device-based elemental combos.
  • Technical assessments report a 60 fps target in single player with dips during heavy action, handheld resolution that can swing between roughly 468p and 648p, and 30 fps cutscenes.
  • The release introduces new playable figures such as the Korok Calamo and a Mysterious Construct, adding lore elements unique to this Warriors entry.