Do you like Zelda Do you like shovel-loads of shameless fan service Then this is the game for you. This game is NOT to be taken seriously as a Zelda title. It's a fun spin off that is jam packed with "woah, cool!" and "I get that reference!" moments, with mindless violence that's easy to play.

Link and company are back on the scene with the most content-complete version of the well-received title Hyrule Warriors. The Definitive Edition packs an absolute boatload (at least three King of Red Lion's worth) of content that would put most modern titles to shame.

Insane dollar to value ratio; Plenty of varied game modes; Excellent character designs; Runs smooth; Did I say tons of content already

Text/Map size in portable mode; Gameplay not be for everyone; May not be new enough for all

If you're a fan of the Warriors series, Dynasty or otherwise, you'll know what the crux of the appeal is: getting an overpowered warrior and running through hundreds of grunts at a time with every attack, racking up a sizeable body count in minutes.

Enjoyable if a bit repetitive. Would like more variance of the missions to keep it fresh. Storyline is not bad and the mechanics and controls are very good.

The third version of Hyrule Warriors is certainly the best version. The tweaks made to this version help it to be more enjoyable than the original and with all the DLC included, this is an incredible amount of content to work through.

Whether you're an avid Zelda fan or casual Warriors player, there's something for you to love here. The Switch is the perfect console for a Musou experience since this game is best enjoyed in short bursts; prolonged spells almost reveal the secret of its magic, leading to a more laborious...

Great fun for brief spells; Combines both licences really well; Surprising depth to the combat as it develops; Co-op right out the box

Will grow tiresome in long sessions; Frame rate dips in hectic sequences; It's still just a Warriors game beneath the Zelda veil

Zelda may have inspired one of the best Dynasty Warriors games to date but the end result is still well below average by any other standard.

Slightly more complex combat than usual for a Dynasty Warriors game; Playing as other characters is fun for a short while; Co-op options for all modes

Instantly repetitive and horribly shallow gameplay that has very little in common with a real Zelda title; Terrible artificial intelligence and graphics; Short, poorly scripted story campaign

If you're looking for an old school, classic Zelda game, or even a continuation of BOTW, this will not scratch that itch. Hyrule Warriors is a themed take off of Dynasty Warriors, a classic hack and slash/hero/battlefield command game.

With Hyrule Warriors, this was the first time that I gave more than a passing glance or two to the Dynasty Warriors-like formula. Beyond the obvious melee whacking of 50 enemies at once, it was great to experience the feeling of fighting in a large-scale war and little skirmishes across a...

Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition is the best way to play the game, and is a good fit on the Switch. That said, this one's definitely for newcomers rather than returning players, and the frame rate can still play up in moments where's there's just a bit too much going on.

A wonderful celebration of the Zelda series; Gameplay is satisfying enough; Music is excellent; A lot of content to work through for those willing to grind

Warriors repetition is going to divide players; No new content added for this release; Frame rate still chugs at times