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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity (2014) is part of a series of hack-and-slash action games set in the Legend of Zelda Universe and focused primarily on close combat against large groups of enemies. The latest in the series Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, merges the frenetic close combat action of the series, with the visual style and setting from Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is set during the Great Calamity, 100 years before Link awakens at the beginning of Breath of the Wild, when the armies of Hyrule clashed with the forces of Calamity Ganon, ultimately resulting in the collapse of the kingdom. Throughout the game, you'll get the chance to control Link and a variety of familiar Legend of Zelda characters, including Zelda herself and the gigantic Divine Beasts that played an important role in the main plot of Breath of the Wild.

Although combat is the primary focus of the game, you'll also be required to complete specific objectives and take strategic actions, such as capturing bases and commanding troops. The game is further expanded with its crafting and weapon upgrade system, as well as adding some environmental puzzles. Breath of the Wild players will also get to reacquaint themselves with the Sheikah Slate, paraglider and a number of other familiar elements from the game.

Age of Calamity will also feature compatibility with Nintendo's Four Champions amiibo, continuing the series' support for the figures dating back to the first game on the Wii U.

Hyrule Warriors games:
  • Hyrule Warriors - Nintendo Wii U
  • Hyrule Warriors: Legends - Nintendo 2DS/3DS
  • Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch
  • Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Nintendo Switch

Our examiner, Wesley Williams, first checked Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 8 weeks ago.
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Play StylePlay Style

This is an Action and Fighting game with Shooting elements. You can play with 1 to 2 players in the same room, but you can’t play it online.

 
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DurationDuration

Play Time: This game will take between 26 and a half hours and 44 and a half hours to complete.

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Age RatingsAge Ratings

Content Rating

Rated PEGI 12 for Violence.

Skill Level

10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. It's also important to ensure children understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up.

Our Game Pathways reveal how 7-year-olds play this game:

CostsCosts

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity usually costs £49.99.
 
You can only play this on older systems (Nintendo 2DS|3DS and Nintendo Wii U) but can usually find it second hand on eBay.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity

Switch Store Switch £49.99
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  • In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
 
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DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 14/08/2014, updated in 2020

Out Now: 3DS and 2DS, Switch and Wii U

Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds

Players: 1-2

Genres: Action, Fighting and Shooting

Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )

Components: 3D Third-Person

Developer: Koei Tecmo US (@KoeiTecmoUS)


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