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Zelda Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity – A Very Surprising Announcement But What Is It?

If you are a fan of The Legend of Zelda series, you might have been surprised by the announcement of Zelda Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, a spin-off game that was released for the Nintendo Switch in November 2020. But what is this game exactly and how does it fit into the Zelda universe? In this article, we will explore everything you need to know about this game, from its story and gameplay to its reception and future.

Introduction

Zelda Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a hack-and-slash game developed by Omega Force and published by Nintendo in collaboration with Koei Tecmo. It is a sequel to Hyrule Warriors, a 2014 game that combined characters and elements from various Zelda games with Dynasty Warriors-style gameplay. However, unlike Hyrule Warriors, which was a non-canon crossover, Age of Calamity is considered part of the official Zelda timeline, as it serves as a prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, one of the most acclaimed and successful games in the series.

The premise of Age of Calamity is to show what happened 100 years before Breath of the Wild, when Hyrule was ravaged by a cataclysmic event known as the Great Calamity. The game follows Link, Zelda, and their allies as they try to stop the evil Ganon from destroying their world. The gameplay involves fighting hordes of enemies on large battlefields, using various weapons, items, and special abilities. The game also features co-op multiplayer modes, where up to two players can team up on one system or online.

The announcement of Age of Calamity was very surprising for many fans, as it came out only two months before its release date. Many were expecting a sequel to Breath of the Wild, which was announced in 2019 but has no confirmed release date yet. However, Age of Calamity was also welcomed by many fans who wanted to learn more about the backstory and lore of Breath of the Wild, as well as enjoy a different style of gameplay in the Zelda universe.

The Story and the Characters of Age of Calamity

The story of Age of Calamity begins with a small Guardian robot named Terrako, who travels back in time from Breath of the Wild’s timeline to prevent Ganon’s rise to power. Terrako’s arrival creates an alternate timeline where Link, Zelda, and their allies have a chance to change history. The game follows their journey across Hyrule as they recruit four Champions from different races: Mipha from the Zora, Daruk from the Goron, Revali from the Rito, and Urbosa from the Gerudo. Together, they pilot four giant machines called Divine Beasts that can help them