'Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment's Best New Feature Is A Star Fox Game In Disguise

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment's Best New Feature

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is a strong collaboration between Koei Tecmo and Nintendo, offering some unexpected gameplay elements.

A New Experience

Having played around two dozen games in the "Warriors" series, I expected typical hack-and-slash action. However, this title includes something surprising — a mini Star Fox game within the Warriors experience, letting players fly and shoot, an element missing from Star Fox for nearly a decade.

Game Mechanics and Story

Age of Imprisonment closely follows the gameplay style of its predecessor, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, focusing on action and serving as a prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It also acts as a sequel to Age of Calamity by expanding on its systems and incorporating new features unique to Tears of the Kingdom.

Plot Overview

The game narrates the Imprisoning War against Ganondorf that sets the stage for the events in Tears of the Kingdom. The whole story unfolds in the distant past, featuring Princess Zelda's alliance with King Rauru and Queen Sonia.

"Age of Imprisonment essentially does the exact same thing as the previous game, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, in that it’s an action-focused experience that tells the prequel story to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom."

"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."

Overall, Age of Imprisonment delivers one of the most compelling entries in the Warriors series in years, enriching the lore of Tears of the Kingdom while introducing fresh gameplay.

Author's summary: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment uniquely blends intense action with a hidden Star Fox-style flying segment, enriching The Legend of Zelda lore and refreshing the Warriors formula.

Inverse — 2025-11-04