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Even Musou haters may find something to enjoy here, although if you've played the free demo and weren't impressed, move right along – this one just isn't for you. They blow life into the worn Musou template and produce the most accessible entry point into the series’ inimitable gameplay you're likely to see.

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The love-'em-or-hate-'em nature of developer Omega Force’s epic Musou series is tempered here by Nintendo 'dressing' – much like it was in past crossovers Hyrule Warriors and Fire Emblem Warriors – although the Breath of the Wild elements here are far more than skin-deep. That there's no 'Zelda' in the title of this one is no accident.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a markedly different beast, of course, and the fact that it captures so much of that game's spirit is pretty remarkable considering that this remains a hack-and-slash Dynasty Warriors / Musou title to the very core. As a prequel adventure to the celebrated Switch launch title, the developers invite direct comparison to one of the greatest video games ever made. That intrinsic link, though, is a double-edged sword. Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked) Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is positively dripping in references, adapted mechanics and systems, and its attachment to the kingdom and characters of a Hyrule we're intimately familiar with is arguably its greatest strength.

That's not to say that Koei Tecmo – in close partnership with Nintendo on this latest Zelda-flavoured Warriors game – hasn't done its absolute best to blend in other themes from the series into the mix where appropriate. Age of Calamity very successfully co-opts many elements of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and delivers a satisfying, combat-focused spin-off with a whole bunch of content, but you'll likely be left wanting more. It's also a tad repetitive and just one part of the symphony of themes and flavours that make up a Zelda adventure. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is all Gerudo Valley, a rousing number that'll fire you up for the journey ahead. You know the Gerudo Valley theme from Ocarina of Time? It's a kickass tune – probably top five Zelda tracks – and one that's sure to get your blood pumping.

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