Tony Smith
ImpulsegamerHyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition Review
Published 5/23/2018
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Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
A new, ultimate version of the exhilarating action game set in the Zelda universe will include every map and mission, plus all 29 playable characters from both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of the game, along with all of the previous paid downloadable content. Play as Link, Zelda, Midna, Skull Kid and dozens more in action-packed battles at home or on the go. Additionally, the game includes new outfits for Link and Zelda based on the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game.
- Developer
- Koei Tecmo Games, Omega Force, Team NINJA
- Publisher
- Nintendo of Europe, Nintendo of America, Nintendo
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80
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40–90
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The critic average is 80 across 29 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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80–8918 reviews · 62%
70–795 reviews · 17%
Below 702 reviews · 7%
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Paul Broussard
VGChartzHyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition (NS) Review
Published 5/22/2018
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70
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalZhiqing Wan
TwinfiniteHyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition Review
Published 5/22/2018
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80
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Read originalKirstin Swalley
Hardcore GamerReview: Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Published 5/21/2018
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90
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Hyrule Warriors Definitive Edition (Nintendo Switch)
Published 5/21/2018
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90
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Read originalAdam Siddiqui
NoobFeedHyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Published 5/19/2018
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80
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Read originalSteve Wright
StevivorHyrule Warriors Definitive Edition Review: Zelda Warriors
Published 5/17/2018
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65
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaniel Starkey
GameSpotHyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition Review - The Great Zelda Spin-Off Is Back
Published 5/17/2018
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Read originalBlake Morse
ShacknewsHyrule Warriors Definitive Edition Review: How to Triforce
Published 5/16/2018
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Metro GameCentralHyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition review – a Linkle to the past
Published 5/16/2018
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