The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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  1. Vlad_TM
    May 14, 2023
    10
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  2. XxSohraabPlayzx
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Haven’t had this much fun with a video game in forever. Fantastic experience that makes the amazing Breath of the Wild feel only like a demo. 10/10
  3. Kenoic
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Adds so many new fun mechanics while taking everything great about the entire series and puts it all into one amazing game. Must play 10/10
  4. eSKAone
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Dude sickest game ever made. The Zelda devs are the Masters. Nintendo just rocks. But this is the most creative one, and it's also very big and very detailed and beautiful
  5. Krazyguy569
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. The greatest game I have ever played.
    The maps and things to be discovered are incredible.
    Combat is fun and engaging. Building mechanics are very fun and make you feel stupid a LOT. You will get confused by this game. The controls are very complex and frustrating, but with time you'll master them. Expect to enjoy this game leisurely. Between constantly getting    Absolute masterpiece. The greatest game I have ever played.
    The maps and things to be discovered are incredible.
    Combat is fun and engaging.
    Building mechanics are very fun and make you feel stupid a LOT. You will get confused by this game.
    The controls are very complex and frustrating, but with time you'll master them.
    Expect to enjoy this game leisurely. Between constantly getting murdered, and the story, it's serene and chill, almost boring at times. But it's nice to catch your breath and just wander aimlessly sometimes.
    Loads of NPCs and text, which I love personally This game is extremely complicated and sometimes it expects you just "F around and find out", play and try things.
    It's also beautiful and I'm used to the sort of slow frame rate stuff, it doesn't bother me at all. I consider it deliberate for the most part but I recognize it frustrates some people.
    I have never had the game crash yet or severely glitch out but I may just be lucky, we'll see.    … Expand
  6. danielmmy
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    All i can say is that somehow tears of the kingdom manager to surpass my previously favorite game botw.
  7. Afenger
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Não há muito o que dizer a respeito de TOTK, apenas elogiar a mente brilhante da equipe de desenvolvimento. O jogo nos transporta para um game com 3 planos de exploração, um mundo vasto e cheio de surpresas e agora com companheiros que nos acompanham na jornada, as construções aos montes deixa a imaginação florar sem limites. 2023 surgiu o goty e pela segunda vez Zelda merece o tal, eNão há muito o que dizer a respeito de TOTK, apenas elogiar a mente brilhante da equipe de desenvolvimento. O jogo nos transporta para um game com 3 planos de exploração, um mundo vasto e cheio de surpresas e agora com companheiros que nos acompanham na jornada, as construções aos montes deixa a imaginação florar sem limites. 2023 surgiu o goty e pela segunda vez Zelda merece o tal, e cravo aqui a média final será 97+.… Expand
  8. TebasvsHD
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Game of the Year :D, IDK why is getting review bombing, don't be like this :c
  9. OberiousLocke
    May 21, 2023
    10
    The best game to come out in recent memory as far as I'm concerned, bar none. They changed the world enough to make it interesting to explore again but not so much that it felt alien coming off of Breath of the Wild. The new mechanics are excellent and allow for crazy amounts of creativity when it comes to solving puzzles. Developers of open world games and games in general would do wellThe best game to come out in recent memory as far as I'm concerned, bar none. They changed the world enough to make it interesting to explore again but not so much that it felt alien coming off of Breath of the Wild. The new mechanics are excellent and allow for crazy amounts of creativity when it comes to solving puzzles. Developers of open world games and games in general would do well to take notes.… Expand
  10. pieguard
    Jul 10, 2023
    10
    I am about 150 hours in, and I can say this is a massive improvement on what breath of the wild brought to the gaming world. I still feel like there is so much content left to enjoy and I am excited to maybe put another 150 hours in. The new world layers feel great and fresh, and all serve their own purposes. All of the new skills feel fresh and fun to use, unlike BOTW where a few skills /I am about 150 hours in, and I can say this is a massive improvement on what breath of the wild brought to the gaming world. I still feel like there is so much content left to enjoy and I am excited to maybe put another 150 hours in. The new world layers feel great and fresh, and all serve their own purposes. All of the new skills feel fresh and fun to use, unlike BOTW where a few skills / powers were fun but others seemed tacked on and did not add much. I am sooo blown away by this game.… Expand
  11. Thunderbunny197
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    THIS is how you make a sequel to already one of the best games there is. There's so much stuff to do. It single handedly upped the ante for open world games, even after Elden ring did so last year. The story is better then BoTW and there is an actual endboss now that is not a total pushover but a force to be reckoned with. It does everything BoTW did, but better with even more freedom.
  12. Hatered91
    May 27, 2023
    10
    One of the best games this year for sure. Open world is great with lots to do and game runs great.
  13. Gawillamon
    May 22, 2023
    10
    The most mind blowing game I've ever played. This game makes Breath of the Wild seem like child's play.
  14. enigma81
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Exceptional worldbuilding, gameplay that is easy to access but harder to master, masterful storytelling. Can safely recommend spending hours in this version of Hyrule. The storytelling and direction is also preferable to "Breath of the Wild" in that it helps you navigate the world to a larger part than before, even if you are also free to roam as before. The introduction of devices you canExceptional worldbuilding, gameplay that is easy to access but harder to master, masterful storytelling. Can safely recommend spending hours in this version of Hyrule. The storytelling and direction is also preferable to "Breath of the Wild" in that it helps you navigate the world to a larger part than before, even if you are also free to roam as before. The introduction of devices you can build is also another significant development from previous, that can aid you in exploring and fighting or become a full minigame in itself.… Expand
  15. TheCoffeeTalker
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game takes everything about Breath of the Wild and makes it better. Improved mechanics, MUCH more enemy variety, more world to explore, the world feels more alive, etc. They also did a phenomenal job making the world run so smoothly, diving down from the sky to the surface gives me little to no performance issues. The new abilities give so many more opportunities for creativity, andThis game takes everything about Breath of the Wild and makes it better. Improved mechanics, MUCH more enemy variety, more world to explore, the world feels more alive, etc. They also did a phenomenal job making the world run so smoothly, diving down from the sky to the surface gives me little to no performance issues. The new abilities give so many more opportunities for creativity, and the various new mechanics help make the game feel new as well.… Expand
  16. Linknlogs227
    May 16, 2023
    10
    It is so deeply engaging and improves in every way the game that BOTW was. I couldn't recommend it more.
  17. WickKidda
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This is the most creative adventure game I've ever played. The depth of the gameplay and the feeling of accomplishment when you figure something out in your own custom way is unmatched. It truly makes you feel like you invented the solution to the puzzles yourself.

    The powers are better than BotW and each challenge you encounter perfectly forces you to learn how to use them on your own.    This is the most creative adventure game I've ever played. The depth of the gameplay and the feeling of accomplishment when you figure something out in your own custom way is unmatched. It truly makes you feel like you invented the solution to the puzzles yourself.

    The powers are better than BotW and each challenge you encounter perfectly forces you to learn how to use them on your own. There are more kinds of things to explore like caves and wells. There are some familiar items and enemies but also many new ones, especially in the sky and deep underground. The map is NOT the same! There are three maps! One for ground, one for sky, and one for deep underground where it's completely dark and all connected. The sky puzzles are amazing! The ground map has the same regions as BotW but they are different this time around. And the deep underground is done very well with the light sources that you can use to light the darkness.

    Many things have been upgraded and improved or expanded upon. I haven't had this much fun playing a game in... I don't know, because this game is such a unique feeling of creativity mixed with Nintendo's highest quality design, its like I'm playing the first of a new genre. I think this is my first metacritic review. I just had to stand up for how amazing this game really is. It kind of like Legos and everybody loves Legos. Don't listen to these miserable people, this game is a must play. Relax and have fun. A new kind of great open world game is here. :)    … Expand
  18. 9to10Gaming
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Does everything BotW did, only in better. More content, better shrines, more to explore, better dungeons, better story.

    Simply a 10/10 masterpiece
  19. Federx
    May 13, 2023
    10
    serious contender for best game ever made. they pretty much fixed anything about botw that needed fixing.
  20. YakusokuNoJi
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3qdPhUGrcE

    Here is my review. I won't make another one.
  21. xDelphos
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Switches technical limitations set aside, this is the best videogame of all times! Gameplay is only limited by your imagination in link's greatest adventure!
  22. mux
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    I must admit that initially, I wasn’t a big fan of BOTW when it was released. I felt that it lacked variety and found the shrines to be rather dull. However, with Tears of the Kingdom (TOTK), those concerns are no longer applicable. TOTK addresses the issues I had with its predecessor and offers a wide array of diverse environments to explore. It has truly exceeded my expectations in manyI must admit that initially, I wasn’t a big fan of BOTW when it was released. I felt that it lacked variety and found the shrines to be rather dull. However, with Tears of the Kingdom (TOTK), those concerns are no longer applicable. TOTK addresses the issues I had with its predecessor and offers a wide array of diverse environments to explore. It has truly exceeded my expectations in many ways. The game essentially serves as a massive physics-based puzzle, which never fails to amaze me.

    The storyline is captivating, and the fusion system for weapons introduces a fascinating new twist that allows for fresh strategies. While the durability of the gear remains a minor drawback, the ability to forge your own weapons encourages continuous experimentation to optimize their effectiveness. Initially, I was hesitant about the construction and building elements, but Nintendo executed it exceptionally well, making it feel organic and inspiring. This unique aspect of the game adds to its overall appeal.

    Furthermore, TOTK pushes the boundaries of the Nintendo Switch’s capabilities, showcasing what can be achieved on what could be considered an outdated device. Sure, some frame-rate issues exist, but considering how amazing the game actually is, one can easily overlook them. I genuinely don’t understand the substantial amount of criticism this game receives. Although the world may seem partly familiar, everything feels refreshingly new and different. For me, TOTK is nothing short of a perfect 10. It not only stands as the pinnacle of the Zelda series but also has the potential to claim the top spot in my personal list of the greatest games of all time—although Elden Ring poses a formidable challenge. Nevertheless, in terms of originality, TOTK undoubtedly emerges as the victor.

    While the standards set by previous Zelda games, such as the iconic Ocarina of Time, are undoubtedly remarkable, this game goes above and beyond, completely revolutionizing the traditional Zelda formula. Once again, Nintendo showcases their unparalleled ability to deliver gaming experiences that are truly unique and exceptional.    … Expand
  23. gleidsondf
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Spectacular game, very beautiful and addictive. It guarantees dozens of hours of gameplay. Worth every penny! I recommend!
  24. dzbnkx
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. When Breath of the Wild was released, many of us couldn't imagine bigger and better sandbox game. I thought that BotW was THE ULTIMATE sandbox, but now I know I was wrong.

    Breath of the Wild was kind of messiah of sandboxes. No one, ever before, made bigger and better sandbox. Tears of the Kingdom however, is not a messiah, but it's an innovator - it improves    Absolutely amazing game. When Breath of the Wild was released, many of us couldn't imagine bigger and better sandbox game. I thought that BotW was THE ULTIMATE sandbox, but now I know I was wrong.

    Breath of the Wild was kind of messiah of sandboxes. No one, ever before, made bigger and better sandbox. Tears of the Kingdom however, is not a messiah, but it's an innovator - it improves the mechanics and adds more.

    They say that surface map of Hyrule is the same as it was in Breath of the Wild, but when I'm traversing it, I don't know what to expect behind the corner, even when I spent almost 200hrs in the predecessor. You start in another place of the world, and some places which was relatively safe in BotW are dangerous in TotK and vice versa. On top of that, TotK adds sky islands and underground with their own resources. Underground seems pretty dangerous at first, but if you know how to traverse it, it can be pretty soothing experience with almost no background music and with particles in the air. If you are bored with the gameplay loop on the surface, or in the underground, you can seamlessly go somewhere else.

    Breath of the Wild was a game about loneliness. Our protagonist was asleep for 100 years and no one knew who he was. But Tears of the Kingdom is a game about relationships. Relationships you made in BotW. The story take place few years after the ending of BotW and you can see kids grew up, changes in the open world, etc.

    Nintendo made the game to be friendly to new players, so you can learn about the story from BotW in different places in Hyrule from different people. I still recommend playing BotW first, because of meeting new friends who are present in TotK, and some side quests changing the open world, in a way which we see now in TotK.
    However, there are some plot holes, like, where are the Divine Beasts? Why the sun and the moon are going backwards now?

    The soundtrack is very good and in my opinion is better than it was in BotW. Themes of the towns are pretty much the same, but themes in shrines, battle themes are new and feel fresh. And let's not forget about references to older Zelda titles in boss battle themes, and in other places too.

    Tears of the Kingdom is a great puzzle sandbox with the vast, open world. Basically all abilities you have are used to solving puzzles. There is no one proper way to solve the puzzles, you can solve it however you want and that's the most important part of this game. It gives the players a lot of satisfaction when they solve the puzzles in their own way, that's why the playthrough would be different for each of us. That was the case in BotW too, but with the abilities such as Ultrahand, or Fuse, the possibilities are endless.

    Physics engine is as good as it was in BotW - it's absolutely phenomenal. In TotK it spread its wings to the maximum with the new abilities.

    Ultrahand modifies how the player looks at things in Hyrule. Now, a tree is not just another tree, but you can connect trunks and make a raft, or a roof to make a fire when it rains, or you can climb high places, and there are a lot of things like that you can use to achieve your own goals.
    Fuse is the developers' answer to durability complains in BotW. Not only fusing something durable to a weapon increases its durability, or something powerful increases its attack power, but it also gives it its properties. For example, when you attach ice fruit to a weapon, it gives freezing attack to it. Again, you can try combining different things in your own, creative way.
    On top of that, there is Ascend which gives you the ability to float through ceilings, and which indeed sometimes feels like cheating (as the developers said in an interview), and Recall which rewinds time.

    The story was, like it was in BotW, written after they had got gameplay mechanics done. Nintendo had a tough task optimizing it that you can discover it in any order, so it's again in form of memories. However, I recommend discovering it in a "proper" order, as in shown in the Forgotten Temple (from left to right, it's not a spoiler as it's one of the first main quests). The story doesn't have a lot of time relatively to playthrough time, and it's clearly visible that the main point of this game is gameplay. However, you can dive into lore deeper if you want, youtubers make hours-long videos about lore in this game.

    The game works in 30 fps, sometimes more stable, sometimes less, sometimes framerate drops to 20-25 fps. But it wasn't a problem for me, for me hardware limitations were visible when something you built vanishes after you wander too far away from that, and it's usually not that far...

    But even with that said, Tears of the Kingdom is one of the best games of all time, and it's my top 1 favorite games at the moment.
    I give it a solid 10/10.

    + gameplay
    + music
    + mechanics / abilities
    + the ultimate sandbox
    + lore

    - plot holes
    - hardware limitations
    - controlling sages    … Expand
  25. GabrielMR
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Incredible how Nintendo keep pushing the bar to a higher level each and every time.
  26. Victikur
    May 17, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego que he jugado en toda mi vida.
    Llevo 30 años en esto de los videojuegos.
    Nunca me he encontrado ante algo así.
    Felicidades Nintendo .
  27. enterfusion
    May 13, 2023
    10
    What an banger! Nintendo did it once again, a game that truely supprise on every corner. Tears of the Kingdom is Breath of the Wild on steroides, more like that. It makes many points better than the predecessor. More Story-Driven-Gameplay, Dungeons, more Quality of Live features. And the exploration part is even more heavier than it was on Breath of the Wild. You now have the Sky aboveWhat an banger! Nintendo did it once again, a game that truely supprise on every corner. Tears of the Kingdom is Breath of the Wild on steroides, more like that. It makes many points better than the predecessor. More Story-Driven-Gameplay, Dungeons, more Quality of Live features. And the exploration part is even more heavier than it was on Breath of the Wild. You now have the Sky above Hyrule, the Ground and the Underground to explore, with tons of new things, that will attract your attention. The "ground" overworld itself is even changed enough not to bore experienced players of the predecessor.

    The build mechanic is very fresh and is very much used for puzzles and for exploration. The Fuze mechanic make the weapon break system no longer bad.

    Conclusion: If you even loved the predecessor, this game is a must have! If you missed story and dungeons in the predecessor its very likely that you maybe like this game. If you absolutely hate Open World games or the way that Zelda went with BotW you maybe shouldnt buy it.
    For me a 10/10, one of the best videogames Ive ever played.    … Expand
  28. SnowmanVIII
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    10/10 because it's one of the best games I've ever played. But not quite perfect. People like Hestu and Bolson not remembering Link was an objectify dumb decision and the story is bare bones. But the gameplay was literally the best game ever made. So it gets 10/10
  29. weskergamer
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is definitely better than Breath of the wild. They improved in every little thing that i didn't like about BotW. I enjoyed the music this time and the story even though was still the same structure than botw, it was actually a little better but to be honest my main complain with this game is the continuity issues with the Zelda franchise. This game story looks like a retcon toThis game is definitely better than Breath of the wild. They improved in every little thing that i didn't like about BotW. I enjoyed the music this time and the story even though was still the same structure than botw, it was actually a little better but to be honest my main complain with this game is the continuity issues with the Zelda franchise. This game story looks like a retcon to me. The amount of side adventures, side quests, etc. of this game is amazing. IN my 200 hours gameplay, i never was bored, it felt so different but still so similar. And i actually like the new dungeons of the game, especially the lighting temple, that was one of the best dungeon in Zelda history. This game is really amazing, it's a masterpiece, and i can't wait to see how Nintendo is going to improve with it in the next game… Expand
  30. Shoguun
    May 15, 2023
    10
    BOTW was (and still is) great, but this sequel is even better at every point. Take care, the sandbox-feeling is huge and the story is flat and only on top. There are main- and side quests and hole new map-events, too - every corner is inviting us for surprises. One more thing: the new cooking-system is great.

    Love it, so far!
  31. Leoalwes
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    Facinante, melhor jogo de todos os tempos. Inovador, criativo e Zelda. Aonuma se superando, outra vez.
  32. charliecosas
    May 17, 2023
    10
    After the great expectations, speculations, ZTotK overpasses everything, making the awesome game that lines up to its predecessor, and improve everything, i'm so happy playing it and being part of the beginning of this new adventure.
    Cheers from Spain
  33. TrophyHunters
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Brilliant game, improved upon! Highly recommend playing breath of the wild first obviously. 10/10
    Happy to be back in hyrule
  34. Malow111
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Solo nintendo supera a nintendo y lo hecho con TOTK supera a BOTW puliendolo en todos los ámbitos posibles !! Juego imperdible y fiel ganador futuro al GOTY 2023
  35. psena5
    May 19, 2023
    10
    This game is GOAT. It has everything I ever wanted in a game. Large vast beautiful environments with lots of verticality and subterranean environments to explore. It's also full of great puzzles and and crafting. Doesn't get better than this.
  36. MTC001
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    After playing this game for more than 275 hours and finishing all shrines and most side quests as well as exploring all of the depths I have to say that this is by far the best game I have ever played and I am playing games since 1989. Writing a long essay about it is not really necessary, just play it yourself and enjoy the ride, you won't regret it. -Unless you're some cinematic BS gameAfter playing this game for more than 275 hours and finishing all shrines and most side quests as well as exploring all of the depths I have to say that this is by far the best game I have ever played and I am playing games since 1989. Writing a long essay about it is not really necessary, just play it yourself and enjoy the ride, you won't regret it. -Unless you're some cinematic BS game fanboy that is. This game even 1-ups Breath of the Wild and is Nintendo's Magnum Opus.… Expand
  37. fabchan
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece and I honestly didn't expect it to surpass Breah of the Wild in every possible way. But it did. The craft and art that went into making this game, the amount of fun, epicness and playtime given to the player is unbelievable and really makes this title a must play. I read some negative reviews about framerate, it actually only drops sporadically when lifting andThis game is a masterpiece and I honestly didn't expect it to surpass Breah of the Wild in every possible way. But it did. The craft and art that went into making this game, the amount of fun, epicness and playtime given to the player is unbelievable and really makes this title a must play. I read some negative reviews about framerate, it actually only drops sporadically when lifting and moving objects around, but it's nothing game breaking.… Expand
  38. jasonjkay
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game has recaptured the magic I felt playing breath of the wild for the first time. Everything feels new and there is so much more to do. Every time I plan to go somewhere I discover many things to distract me along the way. This is definitely a true sequel and not a dlc as people are claiming.
  39. Pardellas
    May 14, 2023
    10
    É uma épica, incrível e gigantesca que melhora o gameplay do jogo Breath of the Wild. No início pode não parecer tão inovador quanto seu antecessor, mas quanto mais você joga Tears of the Kingdom, mais ambicioso e realmente especial ele se torna. O jogo é uma sequência que sabe apresentar novidades e adiciona mais lore para o universo incrível de Zelda. Cada cutscene é um misto de alegriaÉ uma épica, incrível e gigantesca que melhora o gameplay do jogo Breath of the Wild. No início pode não parecer tão inovador quanto seu antecessor, mas quanto mais você joga Tears of the Kingdom, mais ambicioso e realmente especial ele se torna. O jogo é uma sequência que sabe apresentar novidades e adiciona mais lore para o universo incrível de Zelda. Cada cutscene é um misto de alegria e ansiedade, por querer saber mais da história que você só vê à medida que o jogo permite. Além disso, Tears of the Kingdom é o jogo Zelda mais narrativo da franquia.… Expand
  40. Leonintelex2
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I'm a PC, Xbox and Switch owner. In terms of gameplay, nothing comes close to TOTK. I love the puzzles and variety, it's a real step up from BOTW. The scope and scale of the world is mind blowing, and I can see this taking up a lot of my time in the coming weeks. However, I have one gripe. For the love of god can Nintendo please release a more powerful gaming system! I genuinely amI'm a PC, Xbox and Switch owner. In terms of gameplay, nothing comes close to TOTK. I love the puzzles and variety, it's a real step up from BOTW. The scope and scale of the world is mind blowing, and I can see this taking up a lot of my time in the coming weeks. However, I have one gripe. For the love of god can Nintendo please release a more powerful gaming system! I genuinely am considering running this through an emulator. Don't get me wrong, on handheld it's great but after playing God of War on a 3080 and switching to this, the drop in graphical quality is insane. I would love to play this at 4k 60 FPS, it would look stunning as the art style is top notch. Hard not to give this a 10 though, for gameplay nothing comes close. The developers have done an incredible job getting this running a smoothly as it is on such an underpowered system.… Expand
  41. Dacx
    May 29, 2023
    10
    Waited till I had over 40 hours before reviewing this gane. I still feel like I've only scratched the surface. Just defeated my first Greok (3 headed dragon thing). It's got to be one of the best gaming experiences I've ever had. Fantastic mini boss, incredibly tough. Had to learn how to fight it as I went along. Survived by the skin of my teeth. My zoni tech had failed me. At points IWaited till I had over 40 hours before reviewing this gane. I still feel like I've only scratched the surface. Just defeated my first Greok (3 headed dragon thing). It's got to be one of the best gaming experiences I've ever had. Fantastic mini boss, incredibly tough. Had to learn how to fight it as I went along. Survived by the skin of my teeth. My zoni tech had failed me. At points I tried to hide from it. Found a creative way to use one if it's late stage attacks to get close enough to deal a critical blow and knock it out of the sky. Dived back to earth after it with, sword in hand, to finish it off with a blow that nearly killed me.

    Nintendo have created something amazing here that elevates botw to a new epic level. You learn the mechanics then it all just comes together as you need it. Just fantastic.    … Expand
  42. rodolfogentil
    May 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A melhor sensação que um jogo pode dar ao jogador é a sensação de a todo momento querer jogar.
    Querer explorar e descobrir tudo que foi disponibilizado.
    Zelda te deixa com tudo a mão para jogar o jogo como vc achar correto.
    Com relação as criticas eu me posiciono da seguinte forma.
    É o mesmo mapa? Não, Hyrule foi modificada e expandida, além de ter as terras no céu e subterrâneas.
    Frame rate estavel? Fora da ultra-hand tudo segue bem liso. Mas confia que vc não vai nem notar de tão imerso que vai estar.
    Graficos ruins? Cara o estilo de arte em cellshading é super bonito e tem varias areas lindas de se adimirar. O jogo não tem pegada realista então não faz sentido julgar proximidade com realidade.

    Mas se tem falhas por que 10/10?
    Por que um jogo que te faz merhulhar dentro do console faz com que pequenas falhas sejam relevadas.
    Ao meu ver jogo do ano.    … Expand
  43. meta_nor
    May 20, 2023
    10
    A great adventure awaits us once again. The tutorial has a similar feel to Breath of theWild, but from there onward, a whole new scale of adventure awaits us, one that stretches tremendously up and down.
    Wait a minute. I don't call it an adventure if it is merely vast. It's a journey that leads you on a never-ending trail of guided glances, atmospheres, objectives, and temptations.
    What a    A great adventure awaits us once again. The tutorial has a similar feel to Breath of theWild, but from there onward, a whole new scale of adventure awaits us, one that stretches tremendously up and down.
    Wait a minute. I don't call it an adventure if it is merely vast. It's a journey that leads you on a never-ending trail of guided glances, atmospheres, objectives, and temptations.
    What a surprise! This is the same review as Breath of the Wild all over again! But maybe that's all right. We know how great it is that it is a sequel and yet we never get tired of the same emotions as the previous one.

    Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)    … Expand
  44. DanielDPD
    May 14, 2023
    10
    BotW but 3 times bigger. The new abilities are fun to use but not as useful as the old ones in BotW. The "old" map of Hyrule has so many changes and additions that it cannot be considered "the same map as BotW". The weapon system is meh if you only use default weapons but it offers A LOT of possibilities with the fuse ability and the durability system makes you try new combinations veryBotW but 3 times bigger. The new abilities are fun to use but not as useful as the old ones in BotW. The "old" map of Hyrule has so many changes and additions that it cannot be considered "the same map as BotW". The weapon system is meh if you only use default weapons but it offers A LOT of possibilities with the fuse ability and the durability system makes you try new combinations very often. Also the story and the traditional dungeons are delightful and the new suits BEAUTIFUL. A perfect game for me in gameplay, design, visuals* and story.… Expand
  45. koala_kid
    May 15, 2023
    10
    What an absolutely amazing game! I loved BOTW, but TOTK is everything x2!
    The music, art style, gameplay, freedom everything is on point. For me Goty already - wow - Thank you Nintendo!!
  46. Koroku92
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This is the greatest game I've ever had the pleasure to play. It's as if it were MADE for me!!! That's because I'm a life-long gamer, and this game was MADE for those that love GAMES!

    Firstly, the presentation is out of this world, beyond anything I've seen on the Switch before. The visuals, music... Everything in the game-world comes together beautifully. Despite the limited horsepower    This is the greatest game I've ever had the pleasure to play. It's as if it were MADE for me!!! That's because I'm a life-long gamer, and this game was MADE for those that love GAMES!

    Firstly, the presentation is out of this world, beyond anything I've seen on the Switch before. The visuals, music... Everything in the game-world comes together beautifully. Despite the limited horsepower of the Switch (which is a handheld console running 2015 hardware), the presentation as a whole (during gameplay) comes together in a way that's above even the latest and greatest from other developers with VASTLY more powerful hardware. The world is wonderfully simulated to an impressive level of detail and due to this, feels alive. Only titles from the likes of Rockstar such as Red Dead Redemption gives this simulated world a run for its money imo. Standing on a sky island in the long billowing grass, rich with wildlife, and seeing the vast land below, clouds rolling over, is just breathtaking. The grand sense of scale is like nothing I've seen in an open world game before. It's as if every feature of the landscape is calling out to you, calling out that a fantastical adventure lies ahead.

    The Story & Cutscenes are greatly improved over the previous title 'Breath of the Wild', much to my delight. They've pretty much been improved in all areas, direction, graphical fidelity, animation quality, story telling & frequency.

    The game feels completely refreshed over BOTW (despite people that haven't played it calling it BOTW 1.5), it instantly cements itself as a brand new adventure... The land of Hyrule returns from the last game but it has changed dramatically, there's a whole new world in the sky, new enemies, new shrines, new abilities (all of which are crazy creative, to a shocking degree, and feel AWESOME to use). NEW EVERYTHING. The only thing that remains from BOTW is the graphical style (but now there is more variety to the themes), some features of the landscape of the land below (as it takes place in the same setting), and some of the core gameplay features that worked in BOTW, although most of those have received QOL improvements or other changes/overhauls.

    The abilities... My word, the Nintendo devs must have been on some hard hallucinogenics to come up with the new abilities in Link's arsenal. They are incredibly creative and offer gameplay opportunities that I've not experienced in any other game, such as the ability to be CREATIVE yourself. The puzzles in the game can be solved in a ludicrous number of ways, and coming up with your own silly ways to solve them is extremely fun & rewarding. The abilties in the previous game did feel somewhat 'restricted' as if the devs were scared to give the player 'too much power'. This game completely fixes this complaint, the new abilities are beyond whacky and give so much power to the player but still without being overpowered.

    Toga Link with his long hair is also just FABULOUS. Love the new look.

    My only real negative so far would be that It can drop to 20fps at worst when using the ability 'ultrahand' or displaying very graphically intensive scenes but that hasn't affected my experience much, most of the time any action is going on it's a locked 30fps, and the input lag remains constant, which is actually a great ACHIEVEMENT on the Switch with this game. Anyone that says otherwise is quite uneducated and ignorant on the topic of game optimisation & hardware. It's very playable and when you play it, you melt into the experience, not giving a single hoot for the resolution or FPS. This is a very well-optimised game for the Switch and should be lauded as such.

    The game works on DAY 1, no bugginess & no 'we'll fix it later' from Nintendo. Just a solid release that works great. Almost unheard of in today's industry. If any game deserves the new inflated prices of videogames, it's this one. Nintendo still know how to deliver a great game.

    I will add finally that if you truly HATED the gameplay in BOTW, this game might not change that or be your cup of tea, although a lot of complaints that people had for BOTW have been rectified, so if you thought BOTW was a 7/10, this game could be a 10 for you.

    Even if the game isn't your cup of tea, you'd have to be pretty dull to not see or appreciate the effort and expert game design throughout that the devs have delivered. It's a work of art, as has been every mainline Zelda game since Ocarina of Time in 1998. Any user score below 7 is from a blatant salty troll (that probably hasn't even got the game), ignore them.

    I'd give this game an 11/10 if I could, it's one of the best games I've ever played. I wonder what Nintendo have in store for the next Zelda? The mind boggles. To top this they'll have to pull out all the stops once again.    … Expand
  47. visi87
    May 15, 2023
    10
    They did the impossible.. how nintendo managed to make look zelda breath of the wild like a demo, compared to this crazy masterpiece. Im speechless..
  48. Saselin
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Es emocionante cuando encuentras un juego y te enganchas. Dan muchas ganas de pasear por todo el mapa y apreciar cada detalle. No es un juego perfecto, pero tiene mucha magia y eso lo hace especial.
  49. Swelltroisi
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    O jogo é enorme, os gráficos são lindos e a história maravilhosa, as batalhas são mais complexas e divertidas que o jogo anterior assim como a bem vinda adição das cavernas e do submundo deixando o mapa em um tamanho inacreditável.

    Chama atenção o fato de um jogo desse tamanho e escopo não apresentar problemas alguns de bugs ainda mais levando em conta o histórico atual da indústria. E    O jogo é enorme, os gráficos são lindos e a história maravilhosa, as batalhas são mais complexas e divertidas que o jogo anterior assim como a bem vinda adição das cavernas e do submundo deixando o mapa em um tamanho inacreditável.

    Chama atenção o fato de um jogo desse tamanho e escopo não apresentar problemas alguns de bugs ainda mais levando em conta o histórico atual da indústria. E uma carta de amor aos fãs, se puder jogue    … Expand
  50. AnthLC
    May 13, 2023
    10
    I have only just started playing the game, but I can say it is so much bigger than BOTW and brilliant and a ten out of ten. I will update my review once more into the game. I think it is the years of development and the attention to detail and listening to the fans of the game as to why Nintendo nail the Zelda releases.
  51. 2ofCups
    May 15, 2023
    10
    A Zelda gamers Zelda game.

    Sony and Xbros can only weep in jealousy.

    The framerate is absolute balls, and yet. this game is amazing!
  52. challenguate
    Jul 4, 2023
    10
    It may not surpass Breath of the Wild, but it certainly matches it! The game is brilliant and lots of fun.
  53. ryudoshi
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Absolutely incredible, game of the year material, again! This is BOTW on steroids, everything about it has been dialed up to 11. If you have a creative mind ultrahand and fuse feel limitless. I've played over 40 hours now and am still having a blast. 10/10 Definite recommend.
  54. Bodom
    Aug 27, 2023
    10
    Haven't had this much fun for this long with a game in a loooong time. The game is just gigantic in terms of content and is as far as I'm concerned the most creative and original open world rpg that exists to date. The ghibli like easthetics are fantastic and match well with the series.
  55. JohnRules1984
    May 15, 2023
    10
    45 horas de juego y puedo decir que sera el Goty 2023 y, no he parado de disfurtar su gameplay infinito, muchas posibilidades de invencion de pasar los puzzlets. es un juego original que sobrepaso a botw. para mi no hay duda q se merece el 10 de 10
  56. Aerostat
    May 16, 2023
    10
    It is truly the best game I've ever played and, at 50 years of age, that's a lot of gaming. It's truly an achievement in this medium.
  57. vjplayer
    May 13, 2023
    10
    One of the best games of this generation. Surpasses its prequel in every aspect. Just play ut!
  58. metachirrup
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom is perhaps one of the best crafted games I've every played. 25 hours in and I'm still surprised and delighted by different elements and locations found in the game. The physics based interactions make moment to moment traversal a joy and the fusion mechanic makes every item useful. That's already a feat in itself. Yet, somehow they also pack every region with memorableTears of the Kingdom is perhaps one of the best crafted games I've every played. 25 hours in and I'm still surprised and delighted by different elements and locations found in the game. The physics based interactions make moment to moment traversal a joy and the fusion mechanic makes every item useful. That's already a feat in itself. Yet, somehow they also pack every region with memorable locations and moments at a scale and quality I've never experienced before. Unlike any other Zelda game I've played, the number of NPCs and side quests is also impressive. This feels like a world full of life and character and activity. They've really managed to up their game on the RPG side of things (which was never a strong point for Zelda games) while still making those elements mostly optional for those that just want to roam. It's clear that the devs were allowed to let their imaginations run wild and what we get from that is a quality-bar to munch on again and again. This might be my favourite Zelda game and it might also be the best game I've every played, though I'm still waiting to see if open world fatigue sets in. Either way, it's a clear 10.… Expand
  59. TomSkyz
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    "after all it's just a dlc boys. everyone that gives scores above 9 or 8 were paid by nintendo before the release".
  60. halofourten
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Espectacular, alucinante y atrapante. Simplemente un Zelda con todas las de la ley.
  61. sonicpulsar
    May 14, 2023
    10
    An absolute masterpiece and the greatest open world game ever made. Incredible physics and construction possibilities that pushes creativity to new boundaries. This coupled with an intense storyline, makes TOTK one of the best games ever made.
  62. JoeMoney333
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Quite simply the best game I’ve ever played. It’s BotW but more story, more content, more refined.
  63. filtoledo
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Essa é uma grandiosa continuação de botw!! A nintendo se superou rmem cada detalhe do game e na ost!! Torcendo pra ele ser o goty!
  64. Dazan
    May 24, 2023
    10
    Consideré a BOTW el mejor juego de la historia cuando salió, y esperaba que este fuera "más de lo mismo" pero con algún poder distinto. Me equivocaba, lo que han hecho es expandir las mecánicas de juego hasta un nivel increíble. Si con BOTW quisieron mostrar cómo los elementos interactuaban, con TOTK han querido entrar en la combinación de materiales. Por suerte no se hace tediosoConsideré a BOTW el mejor juego de la historia cuando salió, y esperaba que este fuera "más de lo mismo" pero con algún poder distinto. Me equivocaba, lo que han hecho es expandir las mecánicas de juego hasta un nivel increíble. Si con BOTW quisieron mostrar cómo los elementos interactuaban, con TOTK han querido entrar en la combinación de materiales. Por suerte no se hace tedioso construir, y el juego te pide lo mínimo para no aburrir a la gente que no le gusta construir.

    A parte de las mecánicas, han querido corregir todos los PEROS que se dijeron de BotW. Han añadido banda sonora (discreta), misiones secundarias INTERESANTES, y un lore profundo. Además, han aprovechado y han llenado el mapa con más cosas que hacer y ver, a parte de buscar koroks y templos. Gracias Nintendo por regalarnos tal joya.    … Expand
  65. Coophy
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Tears of the kingdom is simply the best game I've ever played in my entire life.
  66. DeathSpiral
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    I thought it was same system and same game. However, it definitely got better from previous BOTW.
    Yes, graphic and frame are not improved, it also makes me sad. What can we do? This is the Switch game after all.
    The TOTK offers similar but introduce different mechanism to players, so it doesn't have fresh impact like BOTW. It offered improved controls and depth of adventures. The story    I thought it was same system and same game. However, it definitely got better from previous BOTW.
    Yes, graphic and frame are not improved, it also makes me sad. What can we do? This is the Switch game after all.

    The TOTK offers similar but introduce different mechanism to players, so it doesn't have fresh impact like BOTW. It offered improved controls and depth of adventures. The story was somewhat mixed with or against to old Zelda games, but the storytelling and impacts got improved from BOTW. So I was curious to see the ending before I hit 100% of game. (I am still playing extra contents to meet 100%!) If you want to play a graphic game that requires no brain, this is not for you. It wants you to take your own adventures with whatever tools that you want to use. Guidelines and hints are everywhere by NPCs, but it wants you to think.

    I hope for new DLC and hopefully it's after the main storyline.    … Expand
  67. Immu222
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    So many games i have played and all are special top games Xenoblade 2, Breath of the Wild, Resident Evil 4, Fire Emblem 3 Houses but all are equal and love them. But none where the definite top. Here comes Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and WOW this is a Masterpiece 100% MY GAME OF ALL TIME.
  68. HorusVenus1210
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Increíble que Nintendo pueda superar a breath of the wild, simplemente uno no cree que se pueda llegar a ese nivel de innovación, definitivamente toda la saga de zelda en Switch es épica
  69. ReinaldoElisei
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Superb sequel to Breath of the Wild. The new mechanics provide players with infinite possibilities. It's overwhelmingly huge in the best possible way.
  70. TheHambro
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    I really hope that Tears of the Kingdom is the future of this series. Don’t get me wrong, I still love the older, classic games, but I can’t help but feel that this formula is it. The amount to explore and discover is staggering. With the inclusion of the Zonai devices, there seems to be no limit on how to go about discovering this vast open world. I’ve been playing it since releaseI really hope that Tears of the Kingdom is the future of this series. Don’t get me wrong, I still love the older, classic games, but I can’t help but feel that this formula is it. The amount to explore and discover is staggering. With the inclusion of the Zonai devices, there seems to be no limit on how to go about discovering this vast open world. I’ve been playing it since release and still have not done everything. I love the return of proper dungeons, but I do wish there was more of them. My one gripe is what I feel as a clunky system to fuse weapons, shield, arrows and the like. You have to scroll through a slew of items in the quick menu to find the one thing you want to fuse, or find it in the main menu, hold it, drop it in game, then select the option to fuse. Doesn’t feel intuitive. But! Other than that, this game is damn masterpiece, and very much a Game of the Year contender for me!… Expand
  71. guizaum
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    Eu não sei pq o review bomb em cima de zelda. Zelda é o clássico dos clássicos, o meu jogo favorito desde meus 12 anos. Junto a metroid construíram os generos mais divertidos dos jogos.
    Assim como hades, ori e celeste, um grande jogo não precisa de gráficos. Jogos medíocres precisam de gráficos.
    Vida longa a princesa Zelda!!! Joguei algumas horas, é muito bom quando você começa a    Eu não sei pq o review bomb em cima de zelda. Zelda é o clássico dos clássicos, o meu jogo favorito desde meus 12 anos. Junto a metroid construíram os generos mais divertidos dos jogos.
    Assim como hades, ori e celeste, um grande jogo não precisa de gráficos. Jogos medíocres precisam de gráficos.
    Vida longa a princesa Zelda!!!

    Joguei algumas horas, é muito bom quando você começa a conhecer as novas habilidade, horas se passam e vc nem percebe, é muito bom o game    … Expand
  72. Bene86
    May 14, 2023
    10
    What an awesome game. There's so many possibilites to build different things, upgrade youre weapons and a lot more... for me, it's a lot more interessting than botw!
  73. Shadowslayer64
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Excellent game by Nintendo. Ultrahand is potentially the best item in a video-game ever, with endless creative possibilities, mixed with the puzzle-solving; it's super brilliant. Over 220 hours put into this game, which is crazy for a single-player game. World feels alive this time and not empty.
  74. mcsw712
    May 28, 2023
    10
    Greatest game of all time right up there with Elden Ring and a few other Zelda entries. Setting the bar.
  75. DWManning
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Must play switch game. BOTW by comparison feels like its blown out of the water
  76. edgararce
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Best game in the last 10 years. Very innovative and it's a vast improvement from Breath of the Wild. Nintendo did it again.
  77. jonyalviverde91
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Amazing Game!
    Yes it is somewhat lime BOTW, but is so much better. The puzzles are very clever, there are a bunch of things to discover, the story is far better than the first game, the combat with fuse makes everything you get useful in many ocassions. Masterpiece.

    Cons: no PT-BR subtitles, which is a shame since Brazil is one of the largest countries in gaming, many Zelda fans in here.
  78. Tortor
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    Took me about 140 hours to feel satisfied enough to call it finished.
    Was able to max out an amazing set of gear, get some of the best weapons, shields and a number of bows. Completed enough shrines to nearly max out my stamina and about half way maxed out my hearts.
    Obviously I'm not going to try and 100% a game like this, that would be overwhelming but I feel like for those that want    Took me about 140 hours to feel satisfied enough to call it finished.
    Was able to max out an amazing set of gear, get some of the best weapons, shields and a number of bows. Completed enough shrines to nearly max out my stamina and about half way maxed out my hearts.

    Obviously I'm not going to try and 100% a game like this, that would be overwhelming but I feel like for those that want it, they could probably spend hundreds of hours in this game getting everything.

    Overall though when i completed most of the main story missions and got to the final boss, i could say this was such an amazing gaming experience.

    There just was so much to do, to see and to experience. The story this time got me hooked, even for some side quests I found captivating, some times even teared up a bit. I really can't say anything I disliked about this.

    I wasn't a big fan of Breath Of The Wild but some of my issues with that game felt perfected here. Once you get far enough to feel strong enough to take on most things and figure out the best way to traverse, my goodness. This just felt so freeing to just get lost in whatever you wanted.

    I got goosebumps when i reached the end after sorta seeing everything I been through and got to experience to get that far.

    Love love loved it his and felt like it was worth every penny.    … Expand
  79. Chameleon16
    May 13, 2023
    10
    The game is just incredible!. The new Mechanics are awasome and traversing/going back and forth between the sky islands and the surface of Hyrule is just mind blowing. Play it
  80. amed_fonseca
    May 14, 2023
    10
    llevo las primeras 6 hrs de juego y es totalmente una evolución del juego anterior todo mejora y gráficamente es superior al anterior. lo recomiendo al 100% ya dentro de unas semana actualizare el comentario pero dudo mucho cambiar de opinión con respecto al juego.
  81. Bulletstorm
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Absolutely fantastic, an incredible masterpiece. This game is so original in many ways and it gives you endless possibilities to play it. I thought it would be hard to beat botw, but tears of the kingdom is the new greatest game of all time!
  82. DRainbow
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    I had just finished BOTW for the first time before playing this and even with the map and the gameplay fresh in my mind this game did not feel like the same thing. As a sequel to one of the most popular and let's be fair best games of all time, TOTK delivers in many many ways. The map is much bigger, the story way more emotional and intriguing. Even the stuff that DOES feel very similar toI had just finished BOTW for the first time before playing this and even with the map and the gameplay fresh in my mind this game did not feel like the same thing. As a sequel to one of the most popular and let's be fair best games of all time, TOTK delivers in many many ways. The map is much bigger, the story way more emotional and intriguing. Even the stuff that DOES feel very similar to BOTW is boosted in fun by a lot of new and creative ways of finding your way.

    If I had to pinpoint the things I didn't like or that you could name as a negative it would be the performance, which is lacking sometimes. You can tell this game takes the Switch tho its limit. Most of the time the game runs smooth and the cutscenes are insanely beautiful. I took way too many screenshots of this game with no regrets. One new, very big part of the map, that was not in BOTW is a little bit of chore, at leats it feels like it for ME. I am sure the challenge is a big plus for a lot of other players, I personally just did not care for it and didn't even bother exploring more of it than I needed to. Since I had the choice to that, it didn't take away any of my enjoyment of this title and I can not wait to see other people react to the best moments of this story.

    A lot of us probably thought they can't possibly make a game better than BOTW but hey, they frickin' did it. A masterpiece.    … Expand
  83. OdinX1985
    May 13, 2023
    10
    A masterful storytelling, great dungeons, awesome soundtrack. Possibly the better than Breath of The Wild. One of my favorite Zelda since Twilight Princess. Nintendo did it again!
  84. wwilson1603
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Great game. If you liked BOTW you will love this game. They have expanded, and made this game great. This game will keep you busy for a while.
  85. Isteffy
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. The abilities and how they function together is nothing short of genius. You can go online and see an endless amount of creative machines and contraptions that people have built. Exploration is a blast and there is something in every corner. The main negative point of this game is the jenky combat and targeting system which sadly was not improved from BOTW. WereThis game is a masterpiece. The abilities and how they function together is nothing short of genius. You can go online and see an endless amount of creative machines and contraptions that people have built. Exploration is a blast and there is something in every corner. The main negative point of this game is the jenky combat and targeting system which sadly was not improved from BOTW. Were this game not a genre defining masterpiece, i would dock a point from the score but I havent had so much fun in a game since Elden Ring.… Expand
  86. darkhedgehog32
    May 14, 2023
    10
    You know, Breath of the Wild is a great game but it was more of a proof of concept. It has a large detailed open world which is interesting to explore and in which you wanna live, but the dungeons and the story part of the game are not that good cuz it seems the devs were focusing exactly on the open world in BotW. Tears of the Kingdom improves this. The dungeons and also the shrines areYou know, Breath of the Wild is a great game but it was more of a proof of concept. It has a large detailed open world which is interesting to explore and in which you wanna live, but the dungeons and the story part of the game are not that good cuz it seems the devs were focusing exactly on the open world in BotW. Tears of the Kingdom improves this. The dungeons and also the shrines are much more interesting now, same with the storyline. Moreover, now you have even larger open world because of the sky isles and underground caverns. TotK takes BotW formula and perfects it. No doubt, game of the year 10/10.… Expand
  87. SillySeaMonkey
    May 27, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. Breath of the wild was a 10 and this is even better.
    It has everything breath of the wild had and more. The new fusion system really adds so much more to this game.
  88. heltondrew
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Remarkable! If you played BOTW it feels so great to be back in Hyrule in this way but with ENDLESS new surprises around every turn. If you’re new to this it is so welcoming and takes its time to truly immerse you into the world. I doubt I’m even a quarter through the game at this point and I’ve already laughed, got teary, sat in awe, and just had the best time!
  89. sapphiron
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Game of the Year!
    Gameplay: 10
    Art: 10
    Music: 10
    Level Design: 10
    And the new abilities are so amazing!
  90. Lamabunnyvile
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Botw was already one of my favorite games of all time but totk has absolutely blown it out of the water in sheer scale and in quality.
    This might be my new favorite game.
  91. Buther
    May 15, 2023
    10
    I see that people try to bombard score with fake accounts.

    Game is really good if you like to explore. I have good time playing this game. I recommend it for the BOTW fans. It's more of the same. Perfect sequel. I am glad that we still get new zelda on switch. I think its max what you can achieve on this hardware. I cant wait what next gen zelda will show us. I am giving this game    I see that people try to bombard score with fake accounts.

    Game is really good if you like to explore. I have good time playing this game. I recommend it for the BOTW fans. It's more of the same. Perfect sequel. I am glad that we still get new zelda on switch.
    I think its max what you can achieve on this hardware. I cant wait what next gen zelda will show us.

    I am giving this game 10 because of this people that try to destroy user score. Game is not perfect but has amazing world to explore. I would rate it 9.5/10
    I didn't have so much fun for a long time.    … Expand
  92. Ukyoner
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wonderfull game a little weird at start but after 9/10 hours this game reveal all is potential… Expand
  93. dayxday
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Been waiting 4 years for this, and fortunately I was not disappointed, great job Nintendo.
  94. BarbaroSkull
    Aug 10, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego del año. Estoy encantado con él.

    Es para niños, adultos, para jugar en familia con los niños. Nos encanta a todos.
  95. LoomBoom
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    Incredible game. Surpasses BotW for me and that game was already a masterpiece. The story is surprisingly great and much better integrated into the world than the last game, gameplay is out of this world good with the new abilities it gives you, way more places to explore, tons of of fun side content, and just an absolute blast. I cannot recommend this game enough!
  96. pazuzu410
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    There is A lot to say about this game, its game-play, music and exploration. The building mechanics make your brain turn in to a 8 year old again with a new toy . Honestly, I have not experienced anything like this in recent years, not even Breath of the Wild made me feel this. Remember the way you felt by watching the lord of the rings the return of the king for the first time afterThere is A lot to say about this game, its game-play, music and exploration. The building mechanics make your brain turn in to a 8 year old again with a new toy . Honestly, I have not experienced anything like this in recent years, not even Breath of the Wild made me feel this. Remember the way you felt by watching the lord of the rings the return of the king for the first time after waiting for one whole year for it to launch? This game gives you that kind of excitement, except for more time. Zelda TOTK feels old but new at the same time, it will give you hours and hours of exploration and happiness, is not this what games are all about? . This game is a 20/10.… Expand
  97. Damien_82
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    An almost perfect game even got better! Everyone who enjoyed the first BOTW simply must play "Tears of the Kingdom". It's so worth your precious time :)
  98. stingus
    May 17, 2023
    10
    I loved BOTW, but TOTK makes it look like a tech demo. An amazing game I've spent over 100 hours in already. It is definitely one of the best games I've ever played.
  99. icyboi
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Oh my god amazing. I dont get all the people giving this game such low reviews saying stuff like its "just BOTW again." BOTW is one of the best games of all time, what is the issue with the DIRECT SEQUEL being similar to the previous game?
  100. eb7882
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Nintendo somehow did it! They took everything that made BOTW special but expanded on it in new and interesting ways like ultrahand, while also just making the content better quality and quantity. Side quests are great, puzzles are everywhere, more enemies, a bigger and more varied map, incredibly unique and fun abilities, story is better, dungeons are back and really fun, etc etc etc

    If    Nintendo somehow did it! They took everything that made BOTW special but expanded on it in new and interesting ways like ultrahand, while also just making the content better quality and quantity. Side quests are great, puzzles are everywhere, more enemies, a bigger and more varied map, incredibly unique and fun abilities, story is better, dungeons are back and really fun, etc etc etc


    If you like botw you will love this as it’s better in literally every way, personally I am having the time of life playing it.    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 150 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 145 out of 150
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 150
  3. Negative: 0 out of 150
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Mar 18, 2024
    100
    I wasn't sure how Nintendo would find a way to top their work in Breath of the Wild back when it came out, but I feel they have here – with years of more polish applied and refined exploration. [Issue #66 – July/August 2023, p. 71]
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 22, 2024
    100
    The good thing is that, thanks to the limited possibilities, the creators couldn't go crazy and swing for hundreds of game miles. Instead, they created what could be called Elden Ring in a travel pack. [Issue#328]
  3. Shacknews
    Dec 28, 2023
    100
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has lived up to the high expectations created by the success of Breath of the Wild with its exquisitely intertwined gameplay systems, outstanding music, and a legendary story culminating in a magnificent denouement. It's not every day that such a special video game like this comes around. Truly the stuff of legend.
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