Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment's Best New Feature
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment marks another compelling collaboration between Koei Tecmo and Nintendo, bringing some unexpected surprises to the table. Having played over two dozen “Warriors” games, facing countless battles and enemy grunts, I thought I knew what to expect from this title. However, this game offers something truly unique — the closest experience to a new Star Fox game we've seen in nearly ten years, featuring flying and shooting mechanics within the Warriors gameplay.
A Mini Star Fox Game Hidden Inside
Age of Imprisonment effectively includes a mini Star Fox-style segment, seamlessly blending this flight and combat gameplay into the traditional Warriors formula. This surprise element sets it apart from previous entries.
Building on Age of Calamity
The game follows the same action-focused format as Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, serving as a prequel story to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It acts as a direct sequel to Age of Calamity by advancing its systems and mechanics while integrating new features from Tears of the Kingdom.
Story and Setting
Age of Imprisonment unfolds during the Imprisoning War against Ganondorf, events that lead up to Tears of the Kingdom. The entire narrative is set in the distant past, highlighting Princess Zelda’s alliance with King Rauru and Queen Sonia.
“I genuinely did not expect that this would be the closest thing we’ve gotten to a new Star Fox game where you can fly and shoot in nearly a decade.”
This blend of lore, improved mechanics, and unexpected gameplay additions makes Age of Imprisonment one of the strongest Warriors titles in recent years.
Author’s summary: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment brings a surprising Star Fox-inspired flight mode and a compelling prequel story that enhances the Tears of the Kingdom universe with fresh gameplay and narrative depth.