Get 3 months of Audible free - Get this deal
Buy new:
To see product details, add this item to your cart.
Ships from: 鶹
Sold by: Good Games Canada
To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
Ships from
鶹
鶹
Ships from
鶹
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
Very good condition with original case. Fast amazon shipping.
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your wish lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.
  • Hyrule Warriors
  • To view this video, download

Hyrule Warriors

Platform : Nintendo Wii U |
Rated: Teen
4.0 out of 5 stars 1,161 ratings
To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.

Purchase options and add-ons

About this item

  • Cut down entire legions of enemies as Link, Midna, and other Legend of Zelda characters using over-the-top powerful Dynasty-Warriors-style moves
  • This tour de force through the beloved locales of Hyrule will have you battling the fiercest enemies in Zelda history
  • Play Adventure Mode to unlock additional characters and collect hard-to-find materials
  • Play as fan-favorite characters like Midna and Impa for the first time in the series
  • Play alongside a friend in local co-op 2-player mode. No split screen (additional accessories required; sold separately)
› See more product details

Frequently bought together

Hyrule Warriors
This item: Hyrule Warriors
$49.99
Get it Aug 7 - 12
Only 8 left in stock.
Ships from and sold by Haussmann Distribution.
Nintendo Wii U
+
Super Smash Bros.
$69.99
Get it by Monday, Aug 4
Only 8 left in stock.
Sold by Eternal Emporium and ships from 鶹 Fulfillment.
Nintendo Wii U
+
Zelda for Wii U
$71.66
Get it Aug 7 - 11
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Eternal Emporium.
Nintendo Wii U
Total price:$00
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Some of these items ship sooner than the others.
Show details Hide details
Choose items to buy together.

Customers who bought this item also bought

Page 1 of 1 Start again
Previous set of slides
  1. Mario Kart 8
    Nintendo
     
    Nintendo Wii U
    $84.99
    Get it Aug 7 - 12
    $11.99 shipping
    Only 8 left in stock.
  2. Zelda for Wii U
    Nintendo
     
    Nintendo Wii U
    $71.66
    Get it Aug 7 - 11
    FREE Shipping
  3. Mario Party 10
    Nintendo
     
    Nintendo Wii U
    $99.98
    Get it by Monday, Aug 4
    FREE Shipping by 鶹
    Only 7 left in stock.
  5. Mario Tennis Ultra Smash
    Nintendo
     
    Nintendo Wii U
    $43.35
    Get it by Wednesday, Aug 6
    FREE Shipping by 鶹
    Only 2 left in stock.
  6. Super Smash Bros.
    Nintendo
     
    Nintendo Wii U
    $69.99
    Get it by Monday, Aug 4
    FREE Shipping by 鶹
    Only 8 left in stock.
Next set of slides

Brand in this category on 鶹

Sponsored

Product details

  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English, English
  • Rated ‏ : ‎ Teen
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.46 x 1.52 x 19.05 cm; 90.72 g
  • Release date ‏ : ‎ Sept. 26 2014
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Nintendo
  • Place of Business ‏ : ‎ Redmond, WA 98052, US
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00KWEHBAG
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ E3HyruleWarriors
  • 鶹 Rank: #7,473 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 out of 5 stars 1,161 ratings

Product description

Hyrule Warriors, the imaginative upcoming game for the Wii U console, combines the action-packed game play of Tecmo Koei's Dynasty Warriors series with the iconic characters and worlds from The Legend of Zelda series. In addition to the focused action game play of leading one soldier against a massive horde of enemies, the Dynasty Warriors series is also known for its epic storyline. In this game, players control Link as he faces a powerful new enemy

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Brands in this category on 鶹

Sponsored

Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
1,161 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Customers say

Customers like the gameplay, value for money, and build quality of the product. They mention it's a nice game to play when you need to cool down, and the mechanics of the game are very fun. Customers also appreciate the visuals, difficulty, and gameplay speed. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the game speed.

Select to learn more

GameplayValue for moneyFunctionalityBuild qualitySeries feelVisualsDifficultyGameplay speed
75 customers mention "Gameplay"68 positive7 negative

Customers like the gameplay of the product. They mention it's a nice game to play when you need to cool down and the mechanics are very fun. Some say it's an action game that fits the game-play ever so well.

"Great game; the graphics and character designs are beautiful. Only wish you could have a multiple player feature not just two player..." Read more

"Awesome game...." Read more

"Fun game, but gets boring pretty fast." Read more

"...Honestly, give it a break. It is such a very good game and deserves a lot of praise! Not to mention the great soundtrack!..." Read more

15 customers mention "Value for money"15 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value for money of the product. They mention it's a sweet deal, super item, and a must-buy for any Zelda fans.

"...obviously 1080p 60fps glory, but co-op still isn't bad, and worth it for 10x the fun." Read more

"...This is a game worth buying if you are a newbie to the DW games and like The Legend of Zelda series! Also!..." Read more

"...The hype was worth it, as this game is not only a breath of fresh air in the Zelda series, but is to become an instant classic for the Wii U for..." Read more

"...Good change of pace, good fun, worthy buy." Read more

11 customers mention "Functionality"11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the product. They mention it works fine, is exactly as promised, and delivers a new and fresh experience.

"It was good, I got my game right on the release day" Read more

"...the satisfaction of a Hack n' Slash game, as it delivers a new and fresh experience." Read more

"Previously owned, however, still works like it was brand new. Load times are not delayed from previous damage (which is very little.)" Read more

"It was an incredible experience, I loved it and had a blast of a time going through the many game modes...." Read more

7 customers mention "Build quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the product. They mention it's well-made, solid, and can last a long time if you care to discover it.

"...The collectible system is thorough and well done, not hugely grinding but rewarding in a way that keeps me coming back...." Read more

"...Still, the game provides a good amount of difficulty and can last you a long time if you care to discover and finish every last pieces of aventure..." Read more

"A really well put together game. the story was actually very pleasant and gameplay was very smooth and easy to learn...." Read more

"...never meant to be one, but if you play knowing that, then there's a solid game to be found for most.fans." Read more

6 customers mention "Series feel"6 positive0 negative

Customers like the series feel of the game. They say it's an amazing crossover of the Legend of Zelda and Dynasty Warriors.

"Game is great, very Dynasty warriors feel to it. I pre ordered and it was delivered the morning of release!" Read more

"They really got the feeling of the Legend of Zelda. I wasn't expecting to be this satisfied with this spin off...." Read more

"...of Zelda then you have no reason not to buy this game, its a great blend of both series keeping with a lot of the improvements implemented from the..." Read more

"Hyrule and Dynasty combined = Amazing combo!..." Read more

6 customers mention "Visuals"6 positive0 negative

Customers like the visuals of the game. They mention the specials are visually enticing, the character designs are beautiful, and the bosses are pretty neat.

"Great game; the graphics and character designs are beautiful. Only wish you could have a multiple player feature not just two player..." Read more

"...However, the weapon combos are varied well, and the specials are visually enticing...." Read more

"...The bosses are pretty neat as well...." Read more

"...action and combining it with Zelda elements in a somewhat chaotic but creative and fun manner...." Read more

3 customers mention "Difficulty"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the game challenging. They mention the missions give them a challenge, especially when attempting to 100% everything.

"...As far as hack and slash goes, it's fun and challenging at the same time. The zelda theme definitely provides the thrill for the fans...." Read more

"...it is in my plan, since they seem to add even more of fun and entertaning missions." Read more

"...All the missions gave you a challenge especially when attempting to 100% everything. Buy it, enjoy it!" Read more

5 customers mention "Gameplay speed"3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the gameplay speed. Some mention the action is high-paced and the game itself is very fast. However, others say the framerate goes down from 60fps to 30fps.

"...Legend of Zelda franchise with this spin-off title, bringing the high paced action and combining it with Zelda elements in a somewhat chaotic but..." Read more

"The game itself was very fast and boring" Read more

"...Good change of pace, good fun, worthy buy." Read more

"...There's a bit of slowdown when playing co-op that you should know about, if you haven't heard already...." Read more

Top reviews from Canada

  • Kyra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a great fun game, if you like this sort of thing
    Reviewed in Canada on November 9, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    Like most reviews will say, this game is not for everybody. If fighting hordes of enemies, ripping through wave after wave with combos, special attacks, fighting bosses and tougher 'hero' units,and destroying enemy forces until there are no-one to oppose you does NOT sound interesting or satisfying to you, then this game probably won't be for you. Definitely watch gameplay videos before making your decision, as they'll give you a good idea of what you're getting into.

    I was somebody who thought it looked fun, but was on the fence on whether I'd actually enjoy it past 5 minutes after which it'd get boring. Turns out I love it. Looking past all the nostalgia for the characters and enemies, the mechanics of the game are very fun. There is so much content in this game too that you'll be playing for hours, unlocking new characters, new weapons, getting materials, etc. This game has a lot to offer.

    My favourite part is the dual-screen co-op with the gamepad. Most of the time I play with my girlfriend, and it's so much fun to coordinate with her on the couch beside me. People complain there's no online co-op, but honestly I'd find that very boring. Especially with random people online. I suppose online with one of your friends with chat would be nice, but I've had good experiences playing together in the same room.

    There's a bit of slowdown when playing co-op that you should know about, if you haven't heard already. The resolution is reduced ( I think to 720p), the framerate goes down from 60fps to 30fps, and sometimes when a lot of stuff is happening you get a bit of lag. It is definitely not serious though, nothing that makes it unplayable and nothing that's caused me frustration or made me screw up. Single player is obviously 1080p 60fps glory, but co-op still isn't bad, and worth it for 10x the fun.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Gregory
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hyrule and Dynasty combined = Amazing combo!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    I have never played Dynasty Warriors before and this was a great way to introduce me to it! I have heard countless tales (or rather, comments) about this game being too similar to Dynasty Warriors and it would be a waste of time buying it. Honestly, give it a break. It is such a very good game and deserves a lot of praise!

    Not to mention the great soundtrack! The OST in this game are very good to listen to (I like listening to Rock/Metal music)! I have found the Death Mountain (titled Hammer of Stones) to be a great listen so far! This is a game worth buying if you are a newbie to the DW games and like The Legend of Zelda series!

    Also! The Adventure Mode is a lot of fun once you have completed the Legend Mode. Highly recommended playthrough as well. :D
    2 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • T. MacRae
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite games for the Wii U.
    Reviewed in Canada on July 26, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    Massively addicting game. This game is one of the largest games I have played. There is this huge adventure mode that will take you a long time to beat, let alone get a grade of A in each level to unlock bonus weapons and hearts. The main story isn't too large, but still fun. I have played this game over 100 hours so far. With so many characters to play and each one can reach level 255, you can spend a lot of time playing this. The DLC is pretty fun too. The network links are fun as well. You can craft potions before a levels, train other characters using the rupees you earn, fuse weapons to get certain skills on a weapon and make badges to make your character stronger. I wasn't sure if I would enjoy this game since I am not a hack and slash fan, but the game is more than that.
    One person found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Stefie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not all I had hoped for, but great game nontheless.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    For a dynasty game, I feel the content is lacking on story. Normally each character has individualized missions, though not so here. However, the weapon combos are varied well, and the specials are visually enticing. The story is written so that both zelda players and other gamers can get an enriching experience. As far as hack and slash goes, it's fun and challenging at the same time. The zelda theme definitely provides the thrill for the fans. I look forward to the upcoming DLC content. The collectible system is thorough and well done, not hugely grinding but rewarding in a way that keeps me coming back. I love being able to play the villains. Keep pushing the envelope nintendo.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Ian Sha
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun game, though probably worth around $50 rather than $70(90+ if you get DLC)
    Reviewed in Canada on October 18, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    A fun hack and slash. The main game is pretty much like any other Dynasty Warrior game, which is pretty cool, when playing as Zelda characters. The different weapons make it seem like you're playing an entirely different character which is really cool. The bosses are pretty neat as well. A fair amount of content, however, also like any other Dynasty Warrior game, the gameplay does eventually get a little stale. Also like most games today, the game will be getting DLC, which would be cool if we didn't have to keep paying for a game we've already bought.
    3 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report
  • Brien Savarna
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cool
    Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2022
    Verified Purchase
    I liked the story and the game mechanics, but I wasn't a big fan of the digital content or the time limits.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Crow
    2.0 out of 5 stars very meh
    Reviewed in Canada on October 19, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    I like dynasty warriors this game is a let down was very zombie like game play. You mindless follow were it tells u to go only thing that happens to change the path u take is the spiders u can kill. The items u have to get to buff the toon was a very lame idea farming mats is for a mmo or something were it will it can change the look of character so u can see and feel the change not lame stat buff maybe it would get better later on no odea but after 4 or 5 levels I was heart broken and can not play it anymore.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Ronald Mendoza
    4.0 out of 5 stars It's great.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    Overall, Hyrule Warriors brings new life to the Legend of Zelda franchise with this spin-off title, bringing the high paced action and combining it with Zelda elements in a somewhat chaotic but creative and fun manner. I would recommend this to Legend of Zelda players who have yet to fully experience the satisfaction of a Hack n' Slash game, as it delivers a new and fresh experience.
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
  • Jorge
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfecto
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 18, 2016
    Verified Purchase
    Si estas buscando la experiencia clasica de los juegos de Zelda esto no es para ti. Este es u juego tactico casi un button masher pero realmente divertido. La historia es buena aun que si no te gusta la manga el anime etc alomejor no lo disfrutaras tanto. En general a mi m encanto el juego y lo sigo jugando ya que ademas de la historia principal tiene varios modos extras de juegos.
    Report
  • Relytia
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great game for fans of Zelda OR Dynasty Warriors. A dream come true if you're both.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    You can fit me squarely in the latter camp and I'm not ashamed to admit it.

    When it comes to video games, The Legend of Zelda is my all-time favorite series, and Dynasty Warriors has always been my go-to guilty pleasure series. I love Zelda AND Dynasty Warriors immensely, and to combine the two always seemed like a fantasy that would never see the light of day. Yet, here I am writing a review for the very game I have selfishly dreamed of for years, still a bit shocked and in denial of its existence. Being a massive fan with a tremendous amount of experience with both Zelda and Dynasty Warriors, and having played Hyrule Warriors for several hours now (and many, MANY hours as of January 1st lol), I'm confident in my ability to lend a voice of reason to all those out there curious about whether this game is for you or not. However, this review may be a bit lengthy, so either prepare yourself for that or abandon ship now. You've been warned.

    I have to issue another warning before I say anything else: I will not pander to the DW haters out there. DW is a divisive series. You either love it or you don't. If you don't like DW, you more than likely won't like this game, plain and simple. There, I just saved you a bunch of time and money. Now you can go play or look at something you'll actually like and everybody wins...

    *Ahem* Are they gone? Good. For those who enjoy/love DW (and there are way more of us than some would have you believe), or are Zelda fans who have never played a Warriors game before but have an open mind, this is a review written for you fine people. Let's get started...

    The plot in Hyrule Warriors brings us to a new, original era in the kingdom of Hyrule. A new villain, a witch named Cia, arrives and throws the kingdom into chaos. In the ensuing conflict, portals to different eras in Hyrules history are opened, bringing the worlds of Skyward Sword, Ocarina of Time, and Twilight Princess into the fray. A new hero of legend (guess who THAT might be) must arise and he will be aided by the land's beautiful, wise princess, her attendant/protector/general, and many disparate heroes from across time itself, to right everything. I'm being vague about the story on purpose, because this was one of the most pleasant surprises about the game to me. For what it is, I think the plot is pretty riveting, and shouldn't be spoiled. There are plenty of twists and turns that keep you invested beyond the fun gameplay and Zelda celebration. It's not award-winning stuff by any means, but the story is wish fulfillment at its finest. I have ALWAYS wanted to play a game where Link isn't a lone wolf, but a hero of the people battling alongside Hyrule's army against the forces of Darkness. I've ALWAYS wanted a Zelda game that let you play through the story as... well... ZELDA, and Impa, and Sheik, and Ganondorf, and Midna (my favorite Zelda companion, our Rat Terrier is named in her honor, lol), and this game finally lets me do that. That alone makes it special to me.

    The plot is pretty good, but the storytelling itself is a big reason why it's so compelling. Cutscenes combine the cinematic flair Team Ninja/Omega Force are known for, with the subtle style of a traditional Zelda narrative, with a dash of storybook fairy-tale, and it's great. The action and cinematography is dynamic and exciting. Cutscenes are also made warmly nostalgic by the fact that all "speech" is relegated to traditional text boxes and "Zeldaesque" grunts/gibberish. I really like these two styles together. Even my wife loved the story in this game. She wanted to keep playing just to see what would happen next. All of the characters, whether familiar or new ones introduced in this game, are likable and fairly well-written. Any Zelda fan should find a lot to enjoy about the "Legend" mode in this game.

    The plot may follow in the spirit of Zelda closely, but the gameplay is mostly a huge departure for the series. This is where the Dynasty/Samurai/Orochi Warriors part comes in. If you're not familiar with DW (I'm assuming most reading this are Zelda fans and therefore are not), the gameplay goes a little like this: You assume the role of a larger-than-life hero among a big list of larger-than-life heroes, practically a demi-god in your powers and battle prowess, who enters massive battles between two (sometimes more) armies. Through the power of various combat combos and special attacks, you'll mow down hundreds, nay, THOUSANDS of peons who dare stand in your way. You'll also have an army on your side as well, and various actions will actually sway the battle in your army's favor. Taking out commanding officers, attacking fortresses, etc, all affect the tide of battle. It's all GREAT fun, and incredibly addictive, as you acquire new items and gear, level your characters up, and become more powerful. There has always been an arcade-like sensibility to the DW formula, and it fits perfectly with the LoZ setting. It just makes sense to have Link fighting in battles of this scope and nature.

    This particular game does stand out from the DW pack, however, as it introduces distinctly Zelda concepts and mechanics to the mix. For instance, a "dash" move has replaced the jump button. Z-targeting is included. When fighting commanding officers, there's a much greater emphasis on counter-attacking, at least early on. This makes those battles feel like actual one-on-one duels, very much in the spirit of Zelda. Littering each mission are chests that contain either heart containers or pieces of them for specific characters to collect, as well as Gold Skulltulas that appear after certain conditions are met. There are also many traditional Zelda items and weapons you can equip, such as bombs, bows, the fire rod, the Wind Waker itself(!), etc., that are all used both offensively and in light puzzle-solving. Sometimes these are essential on the battlefield as big Zeldaesque bosses arrive and wreak havoc. When King Dodongo shows up, you know to use bombs to give him a bad case of indigestion. Gohma's eye just BEGS for an arrow. All Zelda fans will know the drill, and things like this go a long way to making this game feel like a love letter to those very people. I applaud this.

    There are 13 playable characters in the game, and as of this edit to my review (10/1), I have unlocked all of them AND played quite a bit with each one. Let me assure you, all of them are awesome. Every character has totally different move-sets and weapons that make each feel unique, and they're all incredibly powerful. No one has a boring, no-frills hack-n-slash move-set in this game, no sir. It's amazing how many foes you'll dispatch in a single mission, always in the triple digits at least. I'd say that the combat is even more over-the-top than the already over-the-top DW games are. Most importantly, each character plays exactly as a massive Zelda fan would hope and expect them to, while also feeling refreshing and unique as well. I love Impa with her giant water broadsword/katana, or Zelda's rapier/magic-baton combo, or the always fabulous Lord Ghirihim's fabulousness, and Ganondorf? He's basically Lu Bu, if Lu Bu had the actual power of the goddesses. What a beast. I love this game. lol

    As you'd expect from a DW game, there are tons of modes and content beyond just the story campaign. There's an "Adventure Mode," where you have a grid-like map with each space representing unique missions or challenges to undertake. Awesomely, the map is represented in 8-bit graphics as a homage to the very first The Legend of Zelda. As you move across the map, you'll unlock tons of new content. Some of my favorite characters are unlocked this way, as are most of the weapon upgrades, so Adventure Mode is very important. There is also a challenge mode included, which is exactly what you'd expect. Bottom line: There is a TON of content in this game and pretty much all of it is playable in co-op, and that's swell! My wife and I love both love Zelda AND playing DW games together, and this game allows us to do both at once. I always award bonus points to a game that is fun and makes for good wife bonding time. :)

    I also have to mention the visual/audio aspects as well. The DW series has never been renowned for its cutting-edge graphics, and it probably won't be here either. I do think it's better looking than most DW games however, as the developers have been free to play with much more imaginative, fantastical motifs and color schemes. The cutscenes are drop-dead gorgeous (they're comparable to Super Smash Bros. Brawl's "Subspace Emissary" cutscenes). This is definitely the most vibrant, colorful Warriors game I've seen yet, and the variety on display is impressive. Ocarina of Time retains its vibrant anime/manga aesthetic, while Twilight Princess has a more gritty high-fantasy look, and Skward Sword still shines with its gorgeous water-color design. Despite these very different styles, the game still maintains strong artistic coherence, which I find remarkable. The character designs are a real treat as well. They're absolutely fantastic, with refreshing, unique takes on classic characters that just look awesome. I absolutely love what they've done with Zelda, Link, Impa, Ruto, and Ganondorf in particular, but they did a superb job on all characters, really. DLC will add more classic outfit/skin options for the three main characters, which is fun. I almost always prefer colorful, stylistic art design over hyper-realistic graphics in my games, so if you ask me, I think HW is quite beautiful overall.

    The audio is great too. As I said earlier, I adore the characteristic Zelda "speech" in the game. The soundtrack is the highlight for me. It is awesome, and giggle-inducing, to hear beautiful classic Zelda tunes in that unmistakable DW "butt-rock" style. The usually peaceful Skyloft theme in this game made me giddy, and the Hyrule Field theme from Twilight Princess is goose-bump inducingly awesome. This style of music, much like the rest of the DW elements in the game, may not be for everyone, but with an open mind, you just may love it as much as us grizzled old fans do. Give it a chance. It's awesome.

    So that's the majority of the game in a nutshell. You might be wondering if there's anything really wrong with the game. We already discussed how DW isn't for everyone, and that's fine. But what if you love LoZ/DW and want to know, from one fan to another, if there's any problems? Well, there are a couple minor issues. For one, the counter-heavy focus with the armored enemies, especially early on when you're low level, can cut the pace of battles a bit. This goes away as you level up and become more powerful though. The game implements the gamepad a little bit, but not much beyond off-screen play in co-op. Co-op also makes the game a bit choppier with more pop-in, and the resolution seems to take a nose dive if one of you uses the gamepad. It's not terrible mind, but it is worth noting. My biggest complaint about the game is that I wish more Zelda games had been represented beyond OoT, TP, and SS. I would have absolutely loved it if The Wind Waker (my personal favorite Zelda game) or A Link to the Past/Between Worlds had been included more substantially (ie. characters, levels, etc.). However, the fact I'm resorting to such a small complaint (that admittedly reeks of entitlement) should really show you how good the game is overall. Maybe we'll get to battle bokoblin hordes on Outset Island as Toon Link alongside Tetra, Medli, and Valoo in the sequel (fingers crossed).

    Lastly, DLC, both free and paid, is planned that will add new costumes, playable characters, levels, weapons, etc. to the game. A free patch will make the game's trio of original villains playable, which I think is pretty cool. Future paid DLC includes a "Majora's Mask" pack. Whether or not that's a positive is up to you. Personally, I think Nintendo does DLC right (see Mario Kart 8 , Fire Emblem: Awakening, etc.) so I'm excited, but it's pretty subjective, so I'll leave this factoid here on its own. Nintendo's stated purpose of supporting this game for the long haul, even in America, is admirable in my opinion. Bravo!

    In many ways, Hyrule Warriors feels very similar to the Smash Bros. series. Both are a love letter to the fans and a celebration of gaming heritage. HW is also the only place alongside Smash Bros, as of now anyway, that you can play as beloved Zelda characters other than Link. HW has so many wonderful nods to the Zelda series, it's incredible. DW fans will love it as a standalone Warriors game for its unique content and the sheer amount of it. There are many features I haven't even had a chance to mention (I TRIED to keep this review reasonable in length). You can tell that every moment in this game was crafted with love and care, by massive LoZ fans FOR massive LoZ fans. If you're a gaming savant who already loves DW or are open minded to it, and you love the Legend of Zelda series (and you should. It's the greatest series in all of gaming, :D ), then recommending this game is a no-brainer. Buy it, steel yourself for the battles ahead, and go save a legendary kingdom in one of the most celebratory love letters the Zelda series has ever seen.

    *Update 12/24/14*

    Hello all. Just thought I'd update this review with some new information regarding the game. Since I originally wrote this review, there have been several additions to Hyrule Warriors in the form of Amiibo implementation and, most importantly, DLC. First of all, scanning a Link Amiibo figure will actually add a new weapon for Link into the game, and they also made it so that you can scan 5 other Amiibo figures a day which gives you a randomized reward. This is pretty cool if you ask me. It gives the already novel Amiibo idea more life to it, and I enjoyed how they did something to incorporate it for this game. The real treat, though, is the game's DLC. OH the DLC! I wish the game's industry as a whole would take notes on how Nintendo implements DLC, because they seem to be the only big company that does DLC right. As of now there have been two major DLC packs released, with another two on the way in the near future, as well as the pre-order costumes that you can now buy in packs at a ridiculously cheap prices. You can buy all four major packs together in a "Season Pass" of sorts for twenty bucks and a free Dark Link costume thrown in for free. Is it worth that much money? You'd better believe it. For instance, the Master Quest pack adds new costumes and 8-bit weapons for every character of the game. Most substantially, it adds in a brand new adventure mode map with 100+ new missions with very master questy remix ideas. This new map alone will add HOURS upon HOURS of playtime to the game, but they also added in a new addition to story mode that gives the game's original bad guys a chance to shine in their own little origin story. Incredible value. The second DLC pack is Twilight Princess themed and it adds even MORE costumes, weapons, upgrades, etc. to the mix as well as another MASSIVE adventure mode map with its own twists and tweaks to the formula. You also get a new character to play in the form of adult non-imp Midna which is awesome enough by herself. It's just great stuff. Each DLC adds a lot to the game, both in terms of unique, engaging content and the sheer amount of it, without feeling at all tacked on or like it was pulled from the game to get more money out of the player. They are substantial additions that enhance the game at a fantastic value, which is what DLC should be. Bravo Nintendo! Great job! I can't wait until January's Majora's Mask pack. I have no doubt it'll give the game even more legs than it's already got (can't wait to see the two characters they add to the game). I also have to salute Nintendo for making the original bad guys FREE DLC to everyone. That's just classy.

    All-in-all, Hyrule Warriors is one of my favorite games of the year. I'm still playing it to this day and enjoying it just as much as I did when it first released. There's just so much fun to be had here. Zelda and Dynasty Warriors turned out to be just what I thought it'd be: a match made in heaven. Honestly, it's hard to find an equal or better value in a game aside from this, Smash Bros., and Dragon Age Inquisition. Hyrule Warriors is superb. Now if ONLY they'd make a Fire Emblem Dynasty Warriors game, then I would want for nothing (HINT HINT Nintendo). Well there you have it, hope you enjoyed the review and this little update. Take care.
    Report
  • dserrano4192
    5.0 out of 5 stars This game is Amazing! Battles are amazing! Awesome game!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2014
    Verified Purchase
    First off, I never played a Dynasty Warriors game in my life, but this game is really a great game. I know that some people said that the game is repetitive and IGN gave the game a 7.0 out of 10 because the game is repetitive and said it was too easy. But believe me, that couldn't be farther from the truth! The game starts of easy and gets much harder. If you die, you can restart from checkpoints and the game is a little repetitive, but it doesn't matter because the fun is there and gets better the more you play. The boss battles are epic and are truly fan service. They are challenging starting at the middle of the game. In the beginning it's pretty easy, but it gets more difficult the more you play.

    Anyway, getting to the good stuff, the story starts out kind of boring, but keep playing, it gets pretty interesting because they tie the battles into the story and even when you're fighting, it doesn't get repetitive because there's always something new happening. Granted you're fighting the same way, but you can unlock new combos and weapons and there's always something or someone new to fight. I won't go into any details but the main villain isn't Ganon or Demise like in previous games, it's a sorceress named Cia, she's trying to take control of Hyrule and basically bring back a new enemy. It's really good in my opinion, I don't know why IGN said it wasn't, I like it. And judging by the reviews I've read, no one else has complaints that the story stinks either.

    The fighting is really awesome in this game, but it's not the only thing that this game has to offer... but more on that later! The action in this game is crazy! It makes you feel like a real badass swinging around a sword and knocking 25 guys into the air, taking them all down. Then figuring out how to beat the bosses is really fun too. I haven't played every Zelda game so I don't know how to beat every boss. But fighting Demise was difficult for me, and I played Skyward Sword. The combat is with all four buttons on the front of the gamepad. X is a light attack and Y is a heavy attack. Mix those up and you can get huge combos. The B button lets you dodge attacks and the A button is your special attack. You even have a magical attack as well. Different characters have different attacks and powers and it fun to experiment and important as well, because the more you experiment, the more you discover and the easier it is to destroy opponents.

    The graphics rock in this game, they are spectacular! Details from the Legend of Zelda series are everywhere, you can cut grass and destroy rocks with bombs and the textures are really well done. There is also some really deep colors and good antialiasing. I'm pretty sure the game plays in 1080p. Also, It's best if you're Wii U is hooked up to a wall outlet, because it runs the best that way!

    The music is great, very similar to legend of Zelda, although it could be more reminiscent of the series. I didn't like the rock inspired Zelda-esque music. It kind of ruined it. It was fine, but not great. But most of the songs are very good, it's just some that could be better.

    Now, the game modes. There are four game modes. Legend which is the story mode, free mode which is the free play mode where you can replay the story mode with any character you want. Adventure mode, which lets you navigate through a huge original The Legend of Zelda style map and start Hyrule Warriors battles. I'll explain that in a moment. And also Challenge mode, which I haven't played but from what I hear you can play through as many stages as you can without dying and you can collect items like sword and items for crafting and things like that. But the best modes are Legend and the Adventure mode. Like I said the story mode is good. But the Adventure Mode is where it's at for me! I love navigating through the original The Legend of Zelda world and finding hidden items and uncovering treasure and it's really fun. You can search for things in the original TLoZ game by completing battles in Hyrule Warriors style battles. Then you use the items you pick up to find hidden pathways to unlock more levels for you to play. And eventually you defeat the bosses and win.

    All-In-All, this is my favorite game right now and I'm probably not going to beat it for a while. This is an amazing game and I love all things Nintendo right now so I can't wait to fight Ganon in Adventure mode and win! Also, can't wait to beat the story. Plus this game is a game that almost never ends. You can keep collecting and leveling up your characters for a while and you probably still won't be done with it. It's awesome! I urge you to get this game for Wii U and if you don't have a Wii U, I urge you to get one! There are so many good games on it you just have to have one. I would recommend getting this game, Mario Kart 8, Super Mario 3d World and The Legend of Zelda: the Windwaker HD. Plus there are so many other games to get that are already out, and more are on the way. Really happy with this purchase and my Wii U purchase. Couldn't recommend more!
    Report
  • bmg
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bueno.
    Reviewed in Mexico on October 24, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Para regalo.
    Report
  • Fernando
    5.0 out of 5 stars Para los fans y no fans de the legend of zelda
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 16, 2015
    Verified Purchase
    Un juego que cumple con todo lo necesario entretener, al principio resulta algo con fuso pero despues de un rato de jugarlo ya no queras parar, si conoces la serie de dynasty warrior te sera mas facil familiarizarte con esta.
    El juego me llego bien pero aconsejaria que cambiaran el tipo de caja o la forma de empaquetarlo ya que al recivir el juego tenia un corte en la cuja, de seguro por el chequeo de la aduana, ya quitando eso todo de maravilla
    Report