Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition for Nintendo Switch - Action Adventure Game with Co-op Mode | Perfect for Gaming Parties & Solo Play at Home

For the most part, Hyrule Warriors for the Nintendo Switch is a faithful port that provides all of the previous released DLC content for the Nintendo Wii U and 3DS versions of the game. All of the characters and extra content is there, and if you're a fan of the Zelda games and the Warriors/Musou style of gameplay, you're in for a big treat. Gameplay is fast and the objectives are clear and focused. Maps are easy to decipher and the controls are intuitive and responsive. The Musou games have come a long way in that regard, and while it doesn't feel quite as fast as Fire Emblem Warriors, it's a close second. If you've previously played this game on the Wii U or 3DS, the gameplay, maps and missions will largely be as you remember.The only areas where this doesn't quite live up to the Wii U version is the omission of online connectivity on the Adventure Mode (no more "Network Links," yes...that is a pun). While this isn't a deal breaker, and the game finds other ways to get your challenge and rare items in, I do miss seeing them and the challenge of playing on a stage with a higher level "Network Link." Another change for the worse (versus the Wii U version) is that two player games come via splitscreen. Now the splitscreen is fine, and works as well as it does in Fire Emblem Warriors (and better than it does in a lot of the older Musou games), but if you played the original release on the Wii U, where one player plays on the fullscreen TV and the other on the screen of the Wii U Controller (something you simply cannot do on the Switch), then it is a step-down.New in this version (at least to those who originally played on the Wii U) is the previously 3DS-only My Fairy mode, while allows you to find fairies on the battle maps and then feed, dress and generally level them up. How you feed and dress your fairy will impact your stats in some way, depending on how it is equipped and what level the fairy has attained. This is a nice touch, and my girls absolutely love it. Daddy just wishes there were some facial hair options, but he'll get over it (there's always Tingle).Also new is the inclusion of new Breath of the Wild costumes in this version. It's a cool inclusion, and the other players in the household seem to enjoy them, although this player will always go with the Classic "Excuse me Princess" tunic.Ultimately, if you've never played Hyrule Warriors before, then this is a must buy. If you're done with Fire Emblem Warriors and want another Musou fix on the Switch, then this is a must-buy. If you want to play Hyrule Warriors on the go, with all of the DLC, but have only ever played the Wii U version, then again, this is a must buy. I'm not all that crazy about how Nintendo has basically rereleased all of the top-tier Wii U titles on the Switch, but most of the games, like this one, are standouts. Hyrule Warriors was one of my favorite games on the Wii U, and now it's one of my favorites on the Switch. It's good to see it on a platform where it will get its due.