Do I need to have played Breath of the Wild first?

No. The game stands on its own, but the story and characters land harder if you know Breath of the Wild.

Is it the same as Breath of the Wild?

No. It is a musou action game built around large-scale battles, not open-world exploration, shrines or puzzles.

Does it support two players?

Yes, it has local two-player co-op on one Switch. Each player uses one Joy-Con.

What does Breath of the Wild save data unlock?

Save data from Breath of the Wild grants the in-game Training Sword, which pairs with a Pot Lid shield.

Is the physical edition a cartridge?

Yes, the physical edition ships as a game cartridge for the Nintendo Switch.

How long is the campaign?

The main story runs roughly 15 to 20 hours, and side missions and character unlocks extend it well beyond that.

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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch

Q: Where is the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch cheapest?

At Walmart, for $57.98, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 244 ratings.

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 5244 ratings

Owners and reviewers praise the character roster, the spectacle of cutting through hordes and the story scenes that flesh out Zelda and the Champions. The most common complaints are frame rate drops during heavy action and mission design that grows repetitive.

What people mention

PerformanceCriticisedBattles with many enemies on screen can slow down, and co-op makes it worse.
CombatPraisedPlayers enjoy cutting through large hordes and switching between characters with different movesets.
StoryMixedThe cutscenes are praised for fleshing out Zelda and the Champions, but some fans dislike how the plot diverges from Breath of the Wild.
RepetitionCriticisedMission objectives repeat across the campaign, which some players find tiring.
RosterPraisedThe playable cast, including the four Champions and Impa, is a highlight for owners.

About the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is an action game for Nintendo Switch. It is set 100 years before The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and shows the events of the Great Calamity. Cutscenes tell more about Zelda, the four Champions, the King of Hyrule and others as they try to save the kingdom.

Players battle hordes of enemies, from Bokoblins to towering Lynels. Besides Link and Zelda, playable characters include the four Champions and a young Impa. Each has distinct abilities for cutting through hundreds of enemies.

Players with save data for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can get the in-game Training Sword bonus item. Equipping it automatically gives the player a Pot Lid as a shield. This combination may also trigger the occasional Perfect Guard.

Platform

Nintendo Switch

Edition

Physical

Brand

Nintendo

Setting

Hyrule, 100 years before Breath of the Wild

Playable characters

Link, Zelda, the four Champions, young Impa

Bonus item

Training Sword, with Breath of the Wild save data