Dynasty Warriors is a series known for its oddball humor and over-the-top action. The same is true for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. It may not be as wacky as the previous title, since that crossed over many universes, but there are still some laughs packed inside.
From the ever bombastic Master Kohga to the antics of the little Guardian which is pretty much just a copycat of BB-8, there’s a lot of charm in this game for fans. And on that point, there is a lot to make light of through memes. As a word of caution, there are a few light spoilers ahead.
10 Spaaaace
When the baby Guardian is first shown in the opening cutscene, one couldn’t help but imagine it as the Space Core from Portal 2. So it’s not hard to imagine it talking about space as it looked into the distance. Time travel is more fantastical than space voyage so one never knows. Somewhat related, some think Breath of the Wild 2 could go to space based on the teaser and earlier artwork.
9 Impa’s Secret Jutsu
Naruto did not originate hand signs for performing ninjutsu but it certainly popularized it. That’s why it’s hard not to think about the anime and manga sensation when they come up.
Impa using her hand signs to perform Naruto’s Sexy Jutsu is not that hard to imagine then. This is a Dynasty Warriors game after all and they get pretty weird.
8 Breath Of The Watch Dogs
In the first Hyrule Warriors Zelda came in many forms from her natural self to her Sheik alter ego to Tetra. They all had different weapons, but no one thought this version’s weapon of choice would be a tablet. Sure, it’s more powerful than a phone, or whatever gizmo in Watch Dogs: Legion but it is funny to compare the two since both of these games came out recently. Ubisoft and Nintendo are pretty friendly with each other so a crossover in either game would be cool.
7 Well Excuuuuse Me, Princess
If the Sheikah Slate can display a map, warp people around, and be used to attack them surely it can use video. Plus there is time travel in this game so who’s to say what is and isn’t possible. That’s why it’s not hard to imagine the group watching The Legend of Zelda cartoon on it and being horrified. Link’s blank expression says it all.
6 Forget About This Legend
Another funny thing to think about the characters seeing in the tablet in this game are the Philips CD-i games. They are notorious for being some of the worst games ever made. Their status is so reviled that it is seemingly caused the reason why Nintendo stopped letting other companies work on their franchises without a close eye. Thankfully they have lightened up since then with this game being a good example along with Cadence of Hyrule.
5 In My Sights
A Watch Dogs: Legion crossover would be cool, but a Metal Gear Solid crossover would be legendary. Quiet trying to take out Zelda wouldn’t make much sense.
Memes sometimes rarely do make sense but that is okay. The important thing here is that it is funny and that is all that really matters.
4 Magic Link XXL
One of the funniest things one can do in this game is remove Link’s clothes, shedding him down to his boxers. This transfers over to cutscenes too. Seeing him march alongside Zelda like some kind of boy toy is too hilarious for words. He could stand to buff out that chest though if he really wants to get in good with the Magic Mike crew.
3 By Grabthar's Hammer
This is a line from the classic movie Galaxy Quest. In this scene in the game Zelda is crying over Terrako. She then uses that strength to swear vengeance on the forces of evil. That’s why the line fits so well in this instance. If Zelda used a hammer it would be even better and or put Terrako's oil on her face like blood paint.
2 Divine Rangers
It’s hard not to compare the Divine Beasts from this game to the mechs, or Megazords, from the original season of Power Rangers. The closest fit is Vah Ruta which looks like the Mastodon Megazord. Zack calling out to it to then receive Vah Rita instead is a clever joke. On this subject, how cool would it have been if the Divine Beasts joined up for a big mech? Now that would be a video game.
1 Suck It Apple
The Sheikah Slate can do everything. It has a GPS, it can teleport people, create ice which is perfect for parties and so much more. Plus it’s free to every hero in the game. This is probably not true for the rank and file soldiers of Hyrule so the free remark isn’t exactly true. Still, it is funny to imagine Apple competing with Nintendo for the next big phone or tablet innovation. One day it will happen and maybe by then Breath of the Wild 2 will be out.