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# 2 hrs cinematic cutscenes 100+ hrs immersive gameplay Playable 6+ iconic characters Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Nintendo Switch

**Brand:** nintendo
**Price:** € 121.60
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## Summary

> ⚔️ Own the Legend Before the Legend Was Born!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Nintendo Switch by nintendo
- **How much does it cost?** € 121.60 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- nintendo enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted nintendo brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Customize & Replay:** Upgrade weapons, dye outfits, and enjoy 50+ hours of gameplay with side quests, challenges, and farming for endless replayability.
- • **Unlock Exclusive Bonuses:** Connect your Breath of the Wild save data to receive the Training Sword and Pot Lid shield for perfect guard combos.
- • **Dive into the Great Calamity:** Experience the epic prequel to Breath of the Wild with a gripping storyline that reshapes Hyrule’s history.
- • **Master Distinct Combat Styles:** Play as Link, Zelda, the 4 Champions, and more—each with unique attacks and abilities for dynamic hack-and-slash action.
- • **Epic Battles Against Massive Hordes:** Slice through waves of Bokoblins, Lynels, and menacing monsters in fast-paced, satisfying combat.

## Overview

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is an official prequel to Breath of the Wild, blending intense hack-and-slash gameplay with a rich narrative. Featuring over 2 hours of cinematic cutscenes, 6+ playable characters with unique combat styles, and 100+ hours of immersive content, this Nintendo Switch exclusive delivers a fresh, action-packed perspective on Hyrule’s darkest hour.

## Description

See Hyrule 100 years before the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game and experience the events of the Great Calamity. Join the struggle that brought Hyrule to its knees. Learn more about Zelda, the four Champions, the King of Hyrule and more through dramatic cutscenes as they try to save the kingdom from Calamity. The Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity game is the only way to see firsthand what happened 100 years ago. Battle hordes of Hyrule’s most formidable foes. From barbaric Bokoblins to towering Lynels, menacing monsters have emerged in droves. In addition to Link and Zelda, take control of characters like the four Champions and a young Impa must use their distinct abilities to carve through hundreds of enemies to save Hyrule from the impending Calamity. If you have save data for the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the wild game, you can get the in-game Training Sword bonus item. Equip this weapon and you’ll automatically hold a Pot Lid as a shield. This combo may also trigger the occasional Perfect Guard.

Review: Absolutely fantastic and fun game! - Absolutely great game! If you loved hyrule warriors or breath of the wild, then I highly suggest age of calamity. One thing buyers must be aware of is that this isn't a zelda game, this is a warriors game with breath of the wild as its theme. It is a hack and slash game. That being said, age of calamity fits right in as a "prequel ". There are way more cutscenes in age of calamity then there is in breath of the wild so you really get to know the characters more. Lots of things from breath of the wild was put into age of calamity like cooking. U can cook a meal right before a mission or side mission which will give you buffs, or there are side requests for Kilton for example (well lead to believe it's Kilton) where he requests specific monster parts, you unlock the outfits you get in breath of the wild like the warm doublet ,and you can donate parts that will open up the dye shop, from there u can dye your outfits. The outfits are strictly aesthetic which is nice. These are just some small examples. Over all, if you are ok with playing a hack and slash that ties in with breath of the wild then definitely get this game. If you are on the fence about it then I suggest watching the first mission on YouTube and see if it is something you will like. The first couple of missions may seem bland but it is there to more teach you how to play and then it really opens up. The combat is very smooth and very satisfying, using your runes, elemental rods and apples are very simple and easy, getting to choose and upgrade your personal favorite weapons from the black Smith is fun, grinding to get specific parts or to level up specific characters are ACTUALLY FUN! Grinding is generally never fun in a game but in age of calamity it truly is fun and totally optional. Age of calamity still has the same vibe of hyrule warriors but everything as a whole is DRASTICALLY improved upon. Having Nintendo be involved with the development of age of calamity compared to Nintendo not being involved with development of hyrule warriors is blantly obvious. Having Nintendo involved with age of calamity really shows with the story and cut scenes. I believe there is something like a total of 2 hours worth of cutscenes compared to breath of the wild total amount of like 30 minutes (that is just the memories which is what you mainly watch in breath of the wild) to 100% age of calamity takes roughly 50 plus hours. I have 78 hours worth of gameplay right now in age of calamity . To 100% breath of the wild is 100 plus hours but u have to take in account for just traveling. You get plenty of hours and tons of replayability with korok seed hunting, farming, challenges etc. Id give this game a 8/10 compared to my personal 9/10 for breath of the wild. Again, this is all just my personal opinion so take that with a grain of salt. Once again, I suggest either watching some videos on some of the levels (without cut scenes to avoid spoilers) or play the free demo that is on the Nintendo Eshop but just keep in mind that it is the first couple main missions and couple side missions and that the game drastically opens up after what you play in the demo. The demo is there to give you an idea of how the game is played. It is very important to remember this isn't a legend of zelda game but a hyrule warriors game. Age of calamity is an official prequel and cannon according to Nintendo. If you feel as though you will never get age of calamity or can't afford it, then definitely watch a full playthrough. If you get the game, keeping in mind it's a warriors game, the play style is hack and slash, then you will over all enjoy your time with the game.
Review: Try the demo first. - First off, if you haven't played Hyrule Warriors, try the demo before you get this game. While the storyline for this game is pure Zelda (is cannon even), the fact is that this is a Warriors game- which is basically a beat 'em up against hordes of baddies. The director felt that, ultimately, that style of gameplay made more sense than Zelda's normal exploration/puzzler type of game because, well, this is a story about a war between masses of bad guys and a few heroes and, how can you have a game about war between masses of bad guys against a few heroes without having those massive amounts of bad guys getting sliced down by those heroes? Alright, so while artistically it makes sense, (and is admittedly a gutsy decision!) it is still VERY DIFFERENT from the normal Zelda games and I think this is why both the director and Koei Techmo put out the demo so far in advance of the game's release- so folks could give it a try and find out for themselves if they liked it. All that being said, I refuse to critique this as a Zelda game. Oh sure, the *story* is Zelda but the *gameplay* is a Warriors game. It's a Hyrule Warriors game and, that is how I am going to critique it. The original Hyrule Warriors is a fun romp. It's the best fanfic I have ever encountered and, despite it's flaws, the love of the Zelda series is positively dripping from every detail. It's also fun as heck. It has easy to pick up gameplay that, if you actually bother to give it a chance, can actually get pretty in depth if you're of a mind. Pretty much, just like any beat em up. Age of Calamity is more serious in tone, of course but it also has a bit more polish than the OG Hyrule Warriors. The menus are much better laid out making the progression far easier to get through and, let's face it, the storyline is good for what it is- the sad prequel to BotW. So, imho, this is a good game but, yes, *do* try the demo first because, let's be honest here- not every Warriors fan is into Zelda and I rather doubt that every Zelda fan is going to have fun with this weirdly specific beat em up style of play. That being said, you never know until youtry and, it's not they didn't make it easy for us to try.

## Features

- Experience the events of the Great Calamity 100 years before the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game
- Dozens of gripping cutscenes shed new light on characters like Zelda, the 4 Champions, the King of Hyrule, and more
- Play as characters like Link, Zelda and more and learn their distinct attacks and combat styles
- The 4 Champions are playable for the first time
- See a lively Hyrule before it was ravaged by Calamity Ganon

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B08HP4K7KC |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,969 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #329 in Nintendo Switch Games #532 in Nintendo Switch Accessories |
| Compatible Video Game Console Models | Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch Lite |
| Computer Platform | Nintendo Switch |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (18,062) |
| Date First Available | September 9, 2020 |
| Item Weight | 2.08 ounces |
| Item model number | HACPAXEAB |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Nintendo |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 10 x 2 x 2 inches; 2.08 ounces |
| Publication Date | November 20, 2020 |
| Rated | Teen |
| Release date | November 20, 2020 |
| Type of item | Video Game |
| UPC | 649754781140 045496596828 045496427023 |

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Since I pre-ordered, is the money charged now, or when the product is delivered?**
A: I pre-ordered, and received it on release day.
They're usually very good about that. It also dropped to $59.88, so I got 11¢ back...lol

**Q: Will this have a multiplayer function?**
A: Yes, but local only. 
The demo for the game lets a second player join in to play any mission in split screen co-op.
There's no online multiplayer in the demo, it's pretty safe to say that there won't be in the full game either. These games (musou/warriors) are never really known for their online.

**Q: Does the new game have a guide book?**
A: Yes

**Q: Was this supposed to come a keychain?**
A: No. Looks like only GameStop was offering the keychain if you PRE Ordered.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely fantastic and fun game!
*by J***A on March 15, 2021*

Absolutely great game! If you loved hyrule warriors or breath of the wild, then I highly suggest age of calamity. One thing buyers must be aware of is that this isn't a zelda game, this is a warriors game with breath of the wild as its theme. It is a hack and slash game. That being said, age of calamity fits right in as a "prequel ". There are way more cutscenes in age of calamity then there is in breath of the wild so you really get to know the characters more. Lots of things from breath of the wild was put into age of calamity like cooking. U can cook a meal right before a mission or side mission which will give you buffs, or there are side requests for Kilton for example (well lead to believe it's Kilton) where he requests specific monster parts, you unlock the outfits you get in breath of the wild like the warm doublet ,and you can donate parts that will open up the dye shop, from there u can dye your outfits. The outfits are strictly aesthetic which is nice. These are just some small examples. Over all, if you are ok with playing a hack and slash that ties in with breath of the wild then definitely get this game. If you are on the fence about it then I suggest watching the first mission on YouTube and see if it is something you will like. The first couple of missions may seem bland but it is there to more teach you how to play and then it really opens up. The combat is very smooth and very satisfying, using your runes, elemental rods and apples are very simple and easy, getting to choose and upgrade your personal favorite weapons from the black Smith is fun, grinding to get specific parts or to level up specific characters are ACTUALLY FUN! Grinding is generally never fun in a game but in age of calamity it truly is fun and totally optional. Age of calamity still has the same vibe of hyrule warriors but everything as a whole is DRASTICALLY improved upon. Having Nintendo be involved with the development of age of calamity compared to Nintendo not being involved with development of hyrule warriors is blantly obvious. Having Nintendo involved with age of calamity really shows with the story and cut scenes. I believe there is something like a total of 2 hours worth of cutscenes compared to breath of the wild total amount of like 30 minutes (that is just the memories which is what you mainly watch in breath of the wild) to 100% age of calamity takes roughly 50 plus hours. I have 78 hours worth of gameplay right now in age of calamity . To 100% breath of the wild is 100 plus hours but u have to take in account for just traveling. You get plenty of hours and tons of replayability with korok seed hunting, farming, challenges etc. Id give this game a 8/10 compared to my personal 9/10 for breath of the wild. Again, this is all just my personal opinion so take that with a grain of salt. Once again, I suggest either watching some videos on some of the levels (without cut scenes to avoid spoilers) or play the free demo that is on the Nintendo Eshop but just keep in mind that it is the first couple main missions and couple side missions and that the game drastically opens up after what you play in the demo. The demo is there to give you an idea of how the game is played. It is very important to remember this isn't a legend of zelda game but a hyrule warriors game. Age of calamity is an official prequel and cannon according to Nintendo. If you feel as though you will never get age of calamity or can't afford it, then definitely watch a full playthrough. If you get the game, keeping in mind it's a warriors game, the play style is hack and slash, then you will over all enjoy your time with the game.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Try the demo first.
*by R***S on November 26, 2020*

First off, if you haven't played Hyrule Warriors, try the demo before you get this game. While the storyline for this game is pure Zelda (is cannon even), the fact is that this is a Warriors game- which is basically a beat 'em up against hordes of baddies. The director felt that, ultimately, that style of gameplay made more sense than Zelda's normal exploration/puzzler type of game because, well, this is a story about a war between masses of bad guys and a few heroes and, how can you have a game about war between masses of bad guys against a few heroes without having those massive amounts of bad guys getting sliced down by those heroes? Alright, so while artistically it makes sense, (and is admittedly a gutsy decision!) it is still VERY DIFFERENT from the normal Zelda games and I think this is why both the director and Koei Techmo put out the demo so far in advance of the game's release- so folks could give it a try and find out for themselves if they liked it. All that being said, I refuse to critique this as a Zelda game. Oh sure, the *story* is Zelda but the *gameplay* is a Warriors game. It's a Hyrule Warriors game and, that is how I am going to critique it. The original Hyrule Warriors is a fun romp. It's the best fanfic I have ever encountered and, despite it's flaws, the love of the Zelda series is positively dripping from every detail. It's also fun as heck. It has easy to pick up gameplay that, if you actually bother to give it a chance, can actually get pretty in depth if you're of a mind. Pretty much, just like any beat em up. Age of Calamity is more serious in tone, of course but it also has a bit more polish than the OG Hyrule Warriors. The menus are much better laid out making the progression far easier to get through and, let's face it, the storyline is good for what it is- the sad prequel to BotW. So, imho, this is a good game but, yes, *do* try the demo first because, let's be honest here- not every Warriors fan is into Zelda and I rather doubt that every Zelda fan is going to have fun with this weirdly specific beat em up style of play. That being said, you never know until youtry and, it's not they didn't make it easy for us to try.

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