The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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  1. MonsieurChicken
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The time has come for a new Zelda game, and Nintendo hit it out of the park with this one. Breath of the Wild will always be the Wii U's Zelda, and now the switch has one to call it's own. I have only done one dungeon so far, (Wind Temple) and it was similar to a divine beast but it had more of the dungeon feel we were hoping for. The boss was also better than just another blight. To see how villages have changed and how people are rebuilding after the events of Breath of The Wild is pretty cool, and also how some have fallen into despair. The new abilities that replace the Shekia slate are all good, some allow you to build vehicles and weapons, one is similar to stasis, and one lets you travel upwards. The shrine system carries over, but there are less shrines than in Botw (I think)

    The story is great, and has me wanting to find more parts of it. I've been playing it constantly. My one complaint is that this game pushes the switch to it's max. I have a V2 switch and it can be a little laggy when you make a huge contraption with ultra hand. This has in no way affected how fun the game is though. And in conclusion, if you liked Breath of the Wild, you'll love this game. If you didn't like or didn't play Botw, it's probably not gonna be as fun for you. The dungeons are more traditional, but it's still a massive open world game that kinda relies on the player to know what they're doing.    … Expand
  2. Retro_Jack
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Easily the best Zelda game Nintendo has ever mad. Nintendo has taken a proven formula and made it even better.
  3. krulemuk
    May 16, 2023
    10
    I loved BotW but this game is making BotW looking like a tech demo. I never saw so much creativity and so much wonder in a video game. The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is one of the best games I've ever played and might be my pick for the game of the decade 2021-2030.
  4. FraggerFeed
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This is the best 70$ DLC in my life I never played better DLC that changes game that much that it can be called another full game idk why Nintendo released this as DLC
  5. Mr_AlcGar
    May 16, 2023
    10
    It was clear for me that tears of the kingdom was going to be much better than breath of the wild, well it has turned to be the best game ever made
  6. unclet103
    May 16, 2023
    10
    To combat review bombing. Seriously though, very good game. Nice upgrade from BOTW.
  7. franckeuf
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Un jeu exceptionnel.
    Toutes les petites imperfections de Breath of the Wild ont disparu.
    Les nouveaux pouvoirs sont géniaux.
    Il n’y a plus aucune limite à la créativité .
    On peut facilement jouer 3 ou 4 heures en ayant le sentiment d’avoir joué 20 mn.
    Bravo
  8. letailong
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Previously, there were only 2 other games that I couldn't stop discovering, DOS2 and Elden Ring, but the feeling of playing Zelda: TOTK is still a great experience. This is my first time playing a Zelda game, I haven't even played Zelda: BOTW. I should have experienced Zelda sooner.
  9. Chipman2927
    May 16, 2023
    9
    The story telling is beautiful, the gameplay is fun yet challenging and I will be using my whole weekend to play this game
  10. cybr0n
    May 16, 2023
    2
    As per nintendo's tradition for the past 20 years, it's the same old same old. If you liked BoTW then you'll like this. On the other hand if you think that Zelda series have always been boring and there are much better games out there in the same genre, then you'd most like not really get the hype like me.
  11. odysseus420
    May 16, 2023
    0
    And to think I was looking forward to this... A huge failure of a game on every conceivable level. The first issue is immediately obvious: the game is hideous, in fact it looks worse than Wind Waker and yet never goes above 20fps (with frequent spikes in the single digits). Not that the "graphics" are the only issue, the art direction might be the worst I've seen in a Nintento title toAnd to think I was looking forward to this... A huge failure of a game on every conceivable level. The first issue is immediately obvious: the game is hideous, in fact it looks worse than Wind Waker and yet never goes above 20fps (with frequent spikes in the single digits). Not that the "graphics" are the only issue, the art direction might be the worst I've seen in a Nintento title to date, second only to BotW. Second is the absolutely terrible story that is a slap in the face of any self-respecting LoZ fan. I won't spoil what happens but I was gobsmacked at the contempt the writers are showing for their fans (who will probably happily take it and beg for more, as is the nature of Nintento fans). Third is the gameplay: hilarious to see the same people who (rightly) criticize Ubisoft and EA's boring "open world" make-work trash celebrate BoTW and TotK, games that are even more bland and tedious and in fact go out of their way to be as dull and repetitive as possible. And finally: if you aren't going to let me play as Zelda then don't put her in the title of your game, to do otherwise is deceptive advertising which, by the way, is illegal.… Expand
  12. Goodman33
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Ce jeu est la suite de Zelda Breath of the Wild. Le jeu permet de s'évader grâce à sa musique, son ambiance graphique à la flânerie. Graphiquement, on peut se demander à quoi il pourrait ressembler s'il avait été fait pour les consoles de nouvelles générations. Franchement, c'est une chose dont je peux faire abstraction vu le plaisir que j'éprouve à parcourir Hyrule et sans oublier lesCe jeu est la suite de Zelda Breath of the Wild. Le jeu permet de s'évader grâce à sa musique, son ambiance graphique à la flânerie. Graphiquement, on peut se demander à quoi il pourrait ressembler s'il avait été fait pour les consoles de nouvelles générations. Franchement, c'est une chose dont je peux faire abstraction vu le plaisir que j'éprouve à parcourir Hyrule et sans oublier les nouveaux pouvoirs, son gameplay.… Expand
  13. Crisisheto
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Una secuela muy creativa, el uso de nuevas habilidades, mejor estabilidad, un mundo abierto mucho más grande y una historia que da continuidad al mundo de breath of the wild. Simplemente hermoso.
  14. KazaroAsrail
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Es un tremendo juego. He jugado los juegos de la saga desde la NESS y creo que este mejoro muchas cosas del juego anterior, amplia el mapa en tres horizontes (cielo, tierra y subsuelo), agrega mecanicas geniales con la construcción de vehículos para desplazarse y agrega un sin fin de combinaciones de armas. Solo creo que falto agregar mas sets para link y ojalá en algún momento de la saga,Es un tremendo juego. He jugado los juegos de la saga desde la NESS y creo que este mejoro muchas cosas del juego anterior, amplia el mapa en tres horizontes (cielo, tierra y subsuelo), agrega mecanicas geniales con la construcción de vehículos para desplazarse y agrega un sin fin de combinaciones de armas. Solo creo que falto agregar mas sets para link y ojalá en algún momento de la saga, implementen un sistema de niveles para link. La narrativa como siempre es espectacular y solo queda mejorar la jugabilidad en el mando (saltar con x del mando switch y pegar con Y a veces te deja muy a trasmano para hacer combinaciones como correr, saltar y pegar). Lo recomiendo completamente si te gusta explorar, resolver rompecabezas y desafios grandes, ya que las armas se rompen y los monstruos van subiendo su categoría mientras mas los vayas aniquilando. Ojalá también en un futuro DLC, amplien algo mas la obtención de rupias que en esta entrega son demasiado pocas y difíciles de obtener.… Expand
  15. Djealon
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Le premier épisode s’est hissé à mon top 1 de mes jeux préférés de tous les temps. Cette suite me faisait peur car comment faire mieux voir aussi bien. Eh ben je ne suis pas déçu. Nintendo a une inventivité folle et le plaisir de jeu est incroyable par la richesse de son gameplay de la possibilité des approches avec un level design aux **** oignons. Un nouveau chef d’œuvre.
  16. MovieT00NS
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom is a Great Perfect Game as Perfect Game as Breath of the Wild it's a Best Video Game Ever Become Masterpiece Open World Game
  17. 113
    May 16, 2023
    0
    Tears of the kingdom, more like tear in my eyes when I play this... Gottem (True though, its not a very fun game, it is quite boring and the game has terrible framerate 3/4 of the time felt the game was empty alot of the time despite open world and the puzzles were mediocre at best. I miss the old Zelda games when they were actually fun to play)
  18. IlPinguino
    May 16, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Questo è il reale voto per Zelda tears of the Kingdom. Senza dubbio è un bel gioco e la trama è superiore a precedente capitolo. Però, già c'è un grande però. Anzi, grandi però. I sacrari sono ancora più inutilmente inutili rispetto a botw, i dungeon tanto decantati non ci sono, se non dei labirinti del cavolo e templi con i soliti enigmi del cavolo. Il sistema armi che ancora si rompono, anche più velocemente di prima. Il movimento del cavallo è ancora una merda. Il sistema di combattimento è vecchio di 10 anni e senza ancora un roll o una schivata. Niente. Il sotto mondo è inutile e bah... Inutile è la parola giusta si. Il cucina dopo un po' diventa fastidioso così come il crafting delle cose. Solo che il primo ti serve per creare cibi per l'energia, il secondo è proprio una cavolata. Ah ma tutti si divertono a creare la macchinina, quindi per gli altri è un 10. Allora perché ho messo 8? Perché è botw con una trama bella. Più di 8 questo gioco non può avere.… Expand
  19. Eerokina
    May 13, 2023
    4
    Very disappointed. It's the same BOTW but WORSE. Still no real dungeons, tons of useless loot and weapons, repetitive gameplay. New mechanics aren't good, game became some weird monstrosity with all this building and fusion. It's simply unfun and feels really tedious. Don't forget about massive framedrops here and there and lack of story. This game's critics rating is another confirmationVery disappointed. It's the same BOTW but WORSE. Still no real dungeons, tons of useless loot and weapons, repetitive gameplay. New mechanics aren't good, game became some weird monstrosity with all this building and fusion. It's simply unfun and feels really tedious. Don't forget about massive framedrops here and there and lack of story. This game's critics rating is another confirmation of incompetence of game journalists. Play it only if you are a huge fan of BOTW and want to play the same game again, but a little bit different.… Expand
  20. Coonaros
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Nothing less than 10/10 ! Bet it for a game of the year! The Btow and ToTk is like the ocarina and majoras mask how to make a perfect game even better!
  21. nhatbv2
    May 16, 2023
    10
    I though it was just a DLC. But No. It's far from my Imagination. Unbelievable. Everything is new. A big world with a lot of secrets. It's the best game of my life until now.
  22. ShadowGaxy
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This game is one of the best games i have ever played in my hole life. The new mechanics are so good you.
  23. MasterNaxum
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This game made a series of ritual sacrifices from its predecessor in order to be born. Quests will often send you on a wild goose chase to a part of the map you haven't reached yet, functionality that seems very important to the core gameplay experience is hidden away behind optional side missions, and after so long it feels like the overworld has shrank thanks to the new methods ofThis game made a series of ritual sacrifices from its predecessor in order to be born. Quests will often send you on a wild goose chase to a part of the map you haven't reached yet, functionality that seems very important to the core gameplay experience is hidden away behind optional side missions, and after so long it feels like the overworld has shrank thanks to the new methods of transportation.

    These sacrifices however, morph the gameplay experience into a slightly-less open one that continues to surprise you. You will be travelling more often to complete missions, but damn is the journey more fun than ever.

    Everything feels slightly faster for your convenience, even the teleportation transition and the shrines no longer prompt you with an introductory text each time. Even the "fade out" animation when you skip a skippable cutscene FEELS faster. The care put into this game is immense. And it shows.

    This one is not only going to be game of the year, but it will easily become a game to be remembered for generations to come. It puts other titles to shame with how brilliantly it implements creative mechanics, and I hope everyone can learn from its soul.    … Expand
  24. Alexnguyen217
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Perfect Game on Nintendo Switch with huge open-world. May win game of the year 2023
  25. LNDRRTZ
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Makes BOTW in my Opinion fell kind of "old"
    Great Game lots of fun, spent since the Release like 40-50h at playing and it keeps getting better    … Expand
  26. SkytendoLOXs
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Eins der besten Spiele die ich jemals gespielt habe ich habe nach 20 Stunden am Stück fast die Motivation verloren weiter zu machen als ich erfahren habe das es zu Hyrule an sich (2017 wurde Hyrule schon gelobt dafür so groß zu sein da der Tutorial Teil ca 1% der Map) und den Inseln auch noch einen gesamten Untergrund gibt wie lange brauch man bitte um dieses Spiel durchzuspielen? Es gibtEins der besten Spiele die ich jemals gespielt habe ich habe nach 20 Stunden am Stück fast die Motivation verloren weiter zu machen als ich erfahren habe das es zu Hyrule an sich (2017 wurde Hyrule schon gelobt dafür so groß zu sein da der Tutorial Teil ca 1% der Map) und den Inseln auch noch einen gesamten Untergrund gibt wie lange brauch man bitte um dieses Spiel durchzuspielen? Es gibt herausfordernde, spannende und coole Bosse, endlich wieder Dungeons, neue Fähigkeiten die besser in das Spiel passen als gedacht usw.… Expand
  27. Aboughtcritic
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This years Elden Ring. Huge scope, nice visuals, fresh mechanics and a world that is filled with life and many secrets. It makes BOTW feel like a beta version.
  28. Ichigo_974
    May 16, 2023
    8
    Ce jeu est un bon jeux malgré quelques chutes de fps au début sur la zone de départ mais sa contre balance avec le paysage magnifique. se jeux n'est pas un dlc contrairement à certains qui le pense. perso jouer pendant plusieurs heures à se au mieux de le critiquer bêtement parce que il y a plein de nouveautés intéressantes.
  29. Taken_Hades
    May 16, 2023
    8
    -6/10 story
    -10/10 gameplay
    -10/10 environments
    -7/10 characters
    -10/10 music
  30. Messant
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gran secuela, valió la pena la espera. Se nota el entusiasmo y el tiempo invertido. Para dejar un juego parecido, continuo pero con muchas mecánicas agregadas… Expand
  31. ZimSan
    May 16, 2023
    7
    Generally improves on a lot of the weaker aspects of Breath of the Wild. The issue is that the new content is mostly pretty empty and/or gets recycled often. The depths genuinely might be one of the worst open worlds I've played in recent times. Everything looks the same, the enemy variety is very low there and you only want to visit it to increase your battery life and look for randomGenerally improves on a lot of the weaker aspects of Breath of the Wild. The issue is that the new content is mostly pretty empty and/or gets recycled often. The depths genuinely might be one of the worst open worlds I've played in recent times. Everything looks the same, the enemy variety is very low there and you only want to visit it to increase your battery life and look for random treasure chests in mines for some costumes. Otherwise there is nothing of real interest. Certainly no big vistas of meaty content of the overworld. Hell not even shrines. At least proper dungeons are back. They might not have any interesting loot to plunder but the puzzles are good and not so gimmicky again. Do you like expermenting with funny mechanics in a huge sandbox you will like this 100%, I just wish it had more Zelda elements to it. And a real story instead of flashbacks.… Expand
  32. Trunks0520
    May 16, 2023
    10
    王国之泪相比于旷野之息绝对不只是剧情的延续，它在方方面面都有着语无伦次的提升，还加入了无数令人意想不到的创新。王国之泪可以说是任天堂给全体玩家的礼物。
  33. Burb122
    May 16, 2023
    10
    It’s a beautiful and immersive experience! Gotta play on the big screen with pro controller!
  34. Machapiali
    May 16, 2023
    9
    Ce n'est pas un jeu sans défaut, il est perfectible au niveau des graphismes et des manipulations. J'espère donc qu'il sera magnifié sur la next gen de chez Nintendo quand elle arrivera. Ceci étant dit: ce jeu n'en reste pas moins la recette merveilleuse que j'aime pour un jeu! Une superbe aventure et le sentiment qui va avec de liberté et de bravoure, un héro mythique valeureux chevalierCe n'est pas un jeu sans défaut, il est perfectible au niveau des graphismes et des manipulations. J'espère donc qu'il sera magnifié sur la next gen de chez Nintendo quand elle arrivera. Ceci étant dit: ce jeu n'en reste pas moins la recette merveilleuse que j'aime pour un jeu! Une superbe aventure et le sentiment qui va avec de liberté et de bravoure, un héro mythique valeureux chevalier qui donne envie de l'incarner, un univers qui donne envie d'y retourner et de farfouiller partout. Bref je le recommande !… Expand
  35. AdmiralEwok
    May 16, 2023
    10
    I don’t believe I have ever put so many hours so quickly into a game before. It’s addicting and so difficult to put the game down. It builds on an already spectacular breath of the wild to a game that will certainly become a classic
  36. withinmyself
    May 16, 2023
    10
    I'm gonna start off by saying I wasn't totally on board with Breath of the Wild. Sure it was an amazing game. But it was a terrible Zelda game. I'd put it at 7 or 8 in my top Zelda games ever. I would say it was an experiment. A trial run to see if this new formula works. And it did. And the day after BotW released they started crafting a masterpiece.

    I've never been able to    I'm gonna start off by saying I wasn't totally on board with Breath of the Wild. Sure it was an amazing game. But it was a terrible Zelda game. I'd put it at 7 or 8 in my top Zelda games ever. I would say it was an experiment. A trial run to see if this new formula works. And it did. And the day after BotW released they started crafting a masterpiece.

    I've never been able to compare any other Zelda game to the confusion and originality I found in Zelda II until this point. And if that was all it is, I'd be cool, but man, oh man, you just gotta play it.

    This is why we play video games. This is the sort of game you wait 6 years for and go into with every single expectation hanging on a thread and you're willing to risk it all because if it's dog **** man, then **** all the haters. But I'm here to tell you . . . .... I'm here to tell you, to play this game if you love video games. Hard stop.    … Expand
  37. Cankanaja
    May 16, 2023
    10
    New experience of zelda, jujur saya kira ini bakal membosankan sama seperti botw, tapi. Saya menemukan banyak mekanik baru bahkan musuh musuh yg baru, pengalaman yang menyenangkan berada di genggaman saya. Saya bisa menuangkan imajinasi saya pada game ini dan juga bisa menggunakan cara saya untuk menyelesaikan masalah di game ini.
  38. Leik6
    May 16, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly the closest I’ve seen to a perfect game,, not a 10 because YOU STILL CAN’T EXPLORE HYRULE ATER YOU FINISH THE GAME… Expand
  39. Karlotendo
    May 16, 2023
    10
    The best Game I ever played! Its so good! The Sky World is very nice and the Underground is so epic! The Map from from Botw is change in many ways!
  40. celderon
    May 16, 2023
    0
    If this became Goty we are doomed... This game is an insult for all classic Zelda fans. I played Zelda since 1988 and I hoped Breath of the Wild was only a bad mistake by Nintendo, returning afterwarts to the old formula but they did it again. Dull empty open world with horrible build mechanics, if I want a building game, I play Minecraft. I want a real Zelda game without building,If this became Goty we are doomed... This game is an insult for all classic Zelda fans. I played Zelda since 1988 and I hoped Breath of the Wild was only a bad mistake by Nintendo, returning afterwarts to the old formula but they did it again. Dull empty open world with horrible build mechanics, if I want a building game, I play Minecraft. I want a real Zelda game without building, climbing, weapons which fall apart, endurance **** and more. What about great classic dungeons, orchestral music, special Items, a master sword which honors its name and a great story, this game lacks everything. Its Zelda dumped down to nothig...its a bad joke a walking, building simulator...I hate this giant pile of ****… Expand
  41. Nazca_11
    May 16, 2023
    10
    The sequel we deserved! Great execution of mechanics and story and LOTS of EXPLORATION!
  42. xnorbal
    May 16, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece, I litterally cried at everything new. After completing Breath of the Wild I was sad I could not discover the game for the first time once again. This game is giving me the same feeling so far
  43. NeutralShy
    May 16, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hermoso juego, la cantidad de cosas que te dejan hacer deja ver a Zelda BOTW como la demo para TOTK, lo único que me molesta es que cuando ayudas a cualquiera de las 4 tribus (Gerudo, Goron, Zora y Orni) la historia después de derrotar a la lacra es la misma, solo dice que los derrotaron, ahí lo sentí algo repetitivo… Expand
  44. bunearycupcake
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This game had a lot to live up to for me, since BOTW is my favourite video game ever. And it sure did.
    I could probably write an entire thesis on why this game is a masterpiece, but honestly it wouldn't do it justice so I will just say that you have to play it.
  45. pancakes2000
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Familiar but new, breathtaking story, intuitive UI, one of the best designed games I've ever played. It has not only exceeded the expectations set up by Breath of the Wild but fully surpassed it's predecessor.
    What a masterpiece.
  46. devilsculpted
    May 15, 2023
    5
    Been playing for 24 hours, and the gameplay was best, this game I believe will win the 2023 GOTY awards. The storyline, plot, and gameplay mechanics are innovative. With wide open world experience filled with so many features that will not make players feel bored. can't wait to complete this game, since I was so addicted and after waiting for year since the announcement I get the copy ofBeen playing for 24 hours, and the gameplay was best, this game I believe will win the 2023 GOTY awards. The storyline, plot, and gameplay mechanics are innovative. With wide open world experience filled with so many features that will not make players feel bored. can't wait to complete this game, since I was so addicted and after waiting for year since the announcement I get the copy of the game at first day and been enjoying so far.… Expand
  47. Kimkatt94
    May 15, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A must buy just like BOTW but better music is awesome and cutscenes are chef’s kiss. You know get a Huge! map not only the land of Hyrule but now you get to explore the depths and skies 10/10!!!… Expand
  48. DanNup5
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Llevo como 15 o 20h jugadas y ya puedo decir que este juego es mejor que el botw y eso que era difícil de superar, con los nuevos poderes han hecho que el juego adquiera una versatilidad y creatividad que es espectacular.… Expand
  49. Smeez
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, very impressive how they make it perfectly leveled. There's so much to say about it, but absolutely no need to do it, cos it's just the best game!
  50. rodrago3490
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Simplemente, es un juego épico.Jugue en 2017 a la saga anterior y este juego, sigue manteniendo la esencia de exploración de mundo. Gran historia y personajes
  51. Falksi
    May 15, 2023
    4
    Afraid that only 15 hours in and I'm already getting very bored with it. I wasn't a fan of BotW and this really is just a big DLC for that game with a few nobs on. The dungeons here are again very lacking and combat is pointless most of the time anyway. If you have good weapons you're better off hoarding them and running away unless you absolutely have to fight. The building mechanicsAfraid that only 15 hours in and I'm already getting very bored with it. I wasn't a fan of BotW and this really is just a big DLC for that game with a few nobs on. The dungeons here are again very lacking and combat is pointless most of the time anyway. If you have good weapons you're better off hoarding them and running away unless you absolutely have to fight. The building mechanics sucks, and stuff which you build despawns if you get too far away from it. And the story is just bad, and very minimalistic.

    Honestly, if anything I'd class TotK as the embodiment of bad modern gaming. It's literally just a bad open world game, and if it didn't have the LoZ brand name attached it would be completely dismissed as trash by a lot of people. How this scored 10/10 with most mainstream critics is frightening.    … Expand
  52. macajaina
    May 15, 2023
    9
    This game is more of the same. The overworld is reused from Breath of the Wild. Shrines and koroks are back and the core combat mechanics remain essentially unchanged. However, Tears of the Kingdom improves on its predecessor in almost every way. The world manages to capture the same magic as the previous game. It's chock full of surprises that make exploration rewarding. And the additionThis game is more of the same. The overworld is reused from Breath of the Wild. Shrines and koroks are back and the core combat mechanics remain essentially unchanged. However, Tears of the Kingdom improves on its predecessor in almost every way. The world manages to capture the same magic as the previous game. It's chock full of surprises that make exploration rewarding. And the addition of islands and caves contribute to this game's impressive scale.

    The new abilities are useful and incorporated into both shrines and the overworld in clever ways, with ascend and recall along with all the wacky contraptions adding new dimensions to traversal. Nintendo has very much taken the sandbox element present in the previous game cranked it up to 11.

    If you liked Breath of the Wild, this game is for you. As for the price, the sheer scope of Tears warrants $70.    … Expand
  53. GonzaloRoG
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Best game I ever played. The game dinamics and the soundtrack are an impressive création
  54. PorcoGatto
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This game Is so good that makes botw look like a tech demo, It Is really fun and the mechanics are very creative, and some time look silly, the secondary quest are very good and the main quest Is fantastic.
  55. Alejaguillon
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Realmente Zelda es el único juego que le puede ganar a otro Zelda . 10/10..… Expand
  56. MIDNIGHTT
    May 15, 2023
    10
    The long awaited sequel to breath of the wild, did not disappoint. Tears of the kingdom is a true masterpiece.
  57. Konstiiiii
    May 15, 2023
    10
    When it comes to the world of video games, few franchises capture the imagination and captivate players quite like The Legend of Zelda. The latest addition to this iconic series, "Zelda Tears of the Kingdom," continues the legacy with its enchanting gameplay, stunning visuals, and rich storytelling.

    First and foremost, the game's graphics are a sight to behold. From the moment you step    When it comes to the world of video games, few franchises capture the imagination and captivate players quite like The Legend of Zelda. The latest addition to this iconic series, "Zelda Tears of the Kingdom," continues the legacy with its enchanting gameplay, stunning visuals, and rich storytelling.

    First and foremost, the game's graphics are a sight to behold. From the moment you step into the fantastical world of Hyrule, you are greeted with lush landscapes, intricate details, and vibrant colors. The developers have truly pushed the boundaries of what is visually possible, immersing players in a breathtaking realm filled with magic and wonder.

    The gameplay mechanics in "Zelda Tears of the Kingdom" remain true to the series' roots while introducing new elements that add freshness to the experience. Exploring dungeons, solving puzzles, and engaging in intense combat all feel intuitive and satisfying. The controls are responsive, allowing for precise movements and actions, which is crucial in a game that requires both finesse and strategy.

    One of the standout features of this installment is its captivating storyline. "Zelda Tears of the Kingdom" weaves a tale of heroism, sacrifice, and redemption that keeps players hooked from start to finish. The characters are well-developed and memorable, each with their own motivations and personalities. As you progress through the game, you become emotionally invested in their journey, eagerly anticipating the next plot twist or revelation.

    The world design deserves special praise. Hyrule has been meticulously crafted, featuring diverse environments that range from tranquil forests to treacherous mountains. Each region has its own distinct flavor and secrets waiting to be discovered. The open-world aspect of the game allows for exploration at your own pace, ensuring that every corner of the kingdom is filled with surprises and hidden treasures.

    Additionally, the musical score is simply mesmerizing. The soundtrack evokes a sense of adventure and nostalgia, perfectly complementing the gameplay and enhancing the overall immersive experience. From epic orchestral compositions during climactic battles to serene melodies that accompany serene moments, the music becomes an integral part of the game's soul.

    While "Zelda Tears of the Kingdom" is undeniably a remarkable addition to the series, it's not without a few minor flaws. Some players may find certain sections of the game to be challenging, potentially leading to frustration. Additionally, the pacing could have been tightened in certain areas, as there are moments when the game feels slightly dragged out.

    In conclusion, "Zelda Tears of the Kingdom" is a triumph for fans and newcomers alike. With its awe-inspiring graphics, engaging gameplay, compelling narrative, and unforgettable world, it cements itself as a standout entry in The Legend of Zelda series. Despite a few minor hiccups, the game delivers an unforgettable adventure that will leave players yearning for more.    … Expand
  58. austinkuzdal
    May 15, 2023
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom takes all of what we love in Breath of the Wild and build upon it. Better mechanics. Better world-building. Better traversability. And WAYYY more. It’s everything that I could’ve asked for and is sure to satisfy my LoZ itch for years to come!
  59. suprimlonk
    May 15, 2023
    9
    The game an mechanics itself its a 10 but the game screams to be in other console its a miracle that the game runs at 30fps with some drops to 20, if this game were in another console that can handle more the game would be a 11/10
  60. Pato_yay
    May 15, 2023
    9
    Is a very huge game whit cinematics that looks like a movie the new abilities of link give this game a opportunity to expand your imagination.
  61. BeckyGG
    May 15, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Exactly half way through.

    Super rough start except for some cool moments. that initial sky area does NO service to the rest of the game. I had so many frame rate issues there and jumping out into the island after the title plays was just embarrassing for the switch frankly. really glad it improved after that A LOT. seemed that once i left that area the frame rate and visuals improved to a standard I am happy to look at. gameplay is great 90% of the time when your free of that evil island. after much play I am willing to sacrifice that first area and say it is far better than breath of the wild so far but could be improved drastically in many ways and doesn't feel quite as "thought out" as BOTW did but is better none the less through quality of life features if nothing else. It is a great game but that makes the bad things REALLY stand out because most of it is a real masterclass in exploration. For example: i gotta say it. The depths are really boring... such a shame I really enjoy my time with the game but I'm spending most of my time on the surface or the sky cause every time i go down there i feel none of the joy of exploring. what over there? dunno. can't see it. lacks all of the "oooh what's that" that the surface and sky have. feels barren probably intentionally but that doesn't mean that it isn't deathly boring down there. I cannot emphasise enough that the land and sky are as great to explore as ever though once you are let loose. so much to do and try. I've done a lot of side adventures/quests too and they have all been fun and and worth playing.
    story wise I think it's more interesting than the first game so far. I like time travel stuff but all the dialogue is like they got the janitor to write it. I think the voice acting is uhhhh not the type I enjoy? anyway I just don't vibe with it i don't really know what you'd call this style of voice acting but the script 100% didn't help anyone. very much personal preference stuff and I think i would have been far more willing to overlook it if the script was better.

    basically it's better breath of the wild but it has problems that stick out like a sore thumb compared to the rest of the games excellence. Will be much better if they make an enhanced version at 60fps on "Switch 2" and improve the depths with dlc or something.

    Hey Mr Nintendo add in proper ocean swimming and exploration next time? hmm? for me?    … Expand
  62. 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..
  63. Charly234567
    May 15, 2023
    10
    The game is a masterpiece. But if you didn't like botw there's no way around it, this is more of the same but multiplied by 3 and harder (the new mechanics are less accesible to newcomers than in botw)
  64. alvaritoamasado
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Es un juego divertidísimo y la historia es una pasada. Además el mapa es gigante, las mecánicas y su interacción con las físicas del juego son sencillamente soberbias. Para mí el mejor juego de la historia al lado de Breath of the wild
  65. Mike11778
    May 15, 2023
    9
    I can't believe the Switch can run such a game like this while looking beautiful! The only flaw I have isn't even with the gameplay, it's just the Soundtrack. I would love to hear more arrangements and remixes of songs from past Zelda games. Would definitely recommend for people who love's Open World games and for all the Nintendo/TLOZ Fans!!
  66. 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
  67. Griffinch2595
    May 15, 2023
    10
    I have played the game for a little over 10 hours, and I am loving it! It took everything that made BotW great, and built on top of it. With what little I have played of the game, I can already tell there is SOOO much to do and a ton of content. It is definitely not just a "DLC" to BotW. The story so far is great, and the new abilities are crazy fun! I could go on and on about theI have played the game for a little over 10 hours, and I am loving it! It took everything that made BotW great, and built on top of it. With what little I have played of the game, I can already tell there is SOOO much to do and a ton of content. It is definitely not just a "DLC" to BotW. The story so far is great, and the new abilities are crazy fun! I could go on and on about the positives, but I will spare you. My biggest complaint is that the tutorial is a little longer than I wanted, but not that big of a deal once you get past it. The only other issue is that there are some points where the frame rate drops, but it is rather rare and in no way makes the game unplayable. Despite some performance problems, the gameplay is still very smooth. All in all, it is better than BotW so far, and that is a high bar. Definitely worth the $70!… Expand
  68. palache3
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Incredible game, the mechanics are fantastic, you can almost do whatever you want with the items, I am enjoying it completely. 10/10
  69. Noah2Coco
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Je dois dire que j'ai dû joué environ 20h au jeu pour l'instant et c'est bel et bien là masterclass que j'attendais ! Pauvre Breath of the Wild
  70. SmellyMan
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game.

    I went thought this was just going to glorified DLC. The final trailer gave me a but of hope. The game is anything BUT that. Its phenomenal, and I've been enjoying every second.

    The world feels so new, I'm even getting lost. Major landmarks are familiar, but that's how it is for most Zelda games. The same major areas such as the volcano, zoras domain, forest, etc.
  71. Ritzgamer
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Had this game for 3 days and I just can’t put it down. It improves on almost all the gripes I had with breath of the wild… while also including a story that’s worth caring about and interacting with. It’s insane how much detail went in this game and every corner holds something new. I have yet to even get to the first main story part/dungeon/divine beast (almost 20 hrs in) and I just can’tHad this game for 3 days and I just can’t put it down. It improves on almost all the gripes I had with breath of the wild… while also including a story that’s worth caring about and interacting with. It’s insane how much detail went in this game and every corner holds something new. I have yet to even get to the first main story part/dungeon/divine beast (almost 20 hrs in) and I just can’t wait to keep playing.

    If you want to play this game, go in blind with absolutely no context. It’ll be a blast!    … Expand
  72. GatsbyQuiet
    May 15, 2023
    9
    Perfect game only switch hardware is a problem.
    I have a ton of fun to play.
  73. MillieKultra
    May 15, 2023
    10
    It's an incredible sequel to an incredible game! It takes everything Breath of the Wild did good and improves on it. There's so much to do and the game's just so pretty and fascinating. The perfect sequel to an incredible game.
  74. RickGrimesTheGo
    May 15, 2023
    10
    almost definitely game of the year 2023 way better than Breath of the Wild.
  75. Kp123
    May 15, 2023
    8
    Great game with good mechanics and a good story, but it doesn't compare to the first.
  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. Yurem20x
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juego espectacular desde inicio a fin las mecanicas nuevas el tener 3 mapas es increible me parece q sera GOTY ojala y si sea el final estuvo mejor q el antepasado ese final ganon y q la pelea se divida es un detalle q para tardarse 7 años esta excelente… Expand
  78. Jordantb
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Amazing game. Don’t listen to the low scores from the jealous virgin losers who have nothing better to do than review bomb a great game. I would highly recommend this game to everyone. Definitely worth the $70 price tag.
  79. Leoxando08
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Incredible game goty of course i love this game a lot i love the open world and everything amazing story
  80. Angelulu
    May 15, 2023
    9
    A great experience, a complete game with no bugs or microtransactions, is quite enjoyable with thousands of possibilities. I don't give it a 10 because no game is perfect and I think the price is quite high. But I'm satisfied, happy, it's clear that the developers put love into it and I'm enjoying it. I don't understand the hate, how miserable does your life have to be for a game toA great experience, a complete game with no bugs or microtransactions, is quite enjoyable with thousands of possibilities. I don't give it a 10 because no game is perfect and I think the price is quite high. But I'm satisfied, happy, it's clear that the developers put love into it and I'm enjoying it. I don't understand the hate, how miserable does your life have to be for a game to generate that much hatred and rejection? lmao."… Expand
  81. BethoUX2
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Es un juego muy bueno y entretenido, las nuevas habilidades que se pueden hacer gracias al nuevo brazo de link le dan un Plus.
  82. DumbledoreA
    May 15, 2023
    10
    After waiting for a long time, Zelda has finally been released. The familiar Hailaru continent, Hailians, we are back!
  83. Kevingt10
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Nintendo a echo un buen trabajo con zelda tears of the kingdom, mejorando muchos aspectos del breath of the wild y me a parecido excelente. A disfrutar de este gran juego
  84. uliags
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Superaron con creces lo que parece casi imposible, una aventura unica llena de sorpresas, con las nuevas mecanicas incorporadas para surcar los cielos y el subsuelo, llevo mas de 30 horas jugando y sigo sintiendo un mundo vivo y abrumador, donde las posibilidades son casi infinitas.
    NINTENDO LO VOLVIO A HACER.
  85. Narch20
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This game is so much better than many people would think. You hear the stories about how good it is, and even I was thinking it would be only similar to breath of the wild. As you continue, it just gets better throughout the entire game. This is a game that you truly cannot make a judgment on until you play it yourself.
  86. lfefer
    May 15, 2023
    0
    Game looks like Wii one or Cube is disrespectful to studios that strive to make games really awesome, they took the easy way out to do the same, no real innovation just fan service. Someone should demand that Nintendo sacrifice a little more out of respect for technological advances, 60fps 4K, games with current techniques, not hackneyed formulas.
  87. krkr1234
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece，my favorite game of 2023，Definitely the game of the year，greater than breathe of the wild
  88. edsftw
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom is a literary masterpiece that has left an indelible mark on my heart and mind. From the very first page, I was captivated by its poetic prose, richly imagined world, and deeply poignant characters. This novel is an exquisite tapestry of emotions, blending fantasy, romance, and introspection in a way that resonates with the soul.
  89. SHlTGAME101
    May 15, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yo seriously y'all, the building the cool little contraptions is fun but they're selling us BoTW with a new coat of paint here. Everything that's new like the caves and the sky Islands and even the depths get tedious maybe a few hours in after you realize these locations follow the exact same formula every time you dive in.

    Caves and wells have a stalnox or another boss enemy in them, sometimes a shrine, and a Bubbul gem. Exact same setup every time.

    In the sky Islands, you either fight a Zonai guy, go get a crystal or do a jumping challenge. There's no sky cities, there's nothing really happening up there.

    The depths are the funnest to explore, until you realize there's not much down there. You're only really going to end up down there if you're farming Poes and Zonaite.

    With the exception of like 4 armor sets, EVERY ARMOR SET HAS BEEN RECYCLED FROM THE FIRST GAME. Even the ugly ass Gordon armor. This was ultimately what made me want to drop the game before I finished it. Even Dark Souls reuses some of it's maps, but at least they throw us a bone and give us new equipment to get excited about.

    The weapons all look like **** now. You found a cool sword? Too bad it's tarnished and you're gonna have to fuse it with a **** huge boko bat to do anything with it anyway.

    And yeah, the weapons still break. The story is pretty braindead, I won't spoil it but it follows a pretty similar formula.

    There is no new game plus, you beat Ganon and you're back to your last save.

    There's only one new settlement to visit, no new towns or cities to explore. They slapped some environment changes into some of the existing towns to make them seem "fresh" but there's really no new services or interesting NPCs in any of them.

    Horses function almost exactly the same. Same equipment, same customization. You can buff their skills, which is nice, but that's it. You still can't register any of the wacky mount types like Satori, the Skeletal Horses or the deer at the stable.

    They removed the Amiibo functionality from the Wolf-Link Amiibo for seemingly no reason. I suppose you can get the sages to fill a similar role but I don't get why that was removed.

    You're going to be spending most of your time in the menus fusing stuff while fighting enemies, which can get tedious fast. The dungeons are a bit bit more creative than the Divine Beasts, but not by much.

    If you were a big fan of the master cycle, that's gone now. You could technically build a motorbike with the ultrahand ability but it'll look like crap in comparison.

    The Zonai shrines are asset flips of the original Sheikah shrines, and just as boring and tedious. They don't even explain where the Sheikah **** went.

    Koroks haven't changed much, some of them are a little bit more creative and employ you to use your contraptions, but at the end of the day it's just filler.

    All of the music and sound effects are exactly the same from the first game. They have added some new sound effects for the Zonai stuff.

    The Zonai stuff has an arbitrary distance counter before the components poof out of existence, doesn't matter how much upgrading you do 400 hours in, no fun allowed with papa Nintendo

    The into sequence layout exactly follows that of the first game (Ghost man guides you through the tutorial and then disappears)

    Enemy variety is still lacking. You have Lynels, Talus, Hinox, etc. There's a few new enemies but they generally have been created to fill out the new locations (caves, sky Islands, the depths, etc)

    The only pros I can count are:
    - It runs quite a bit better than BoTW
    - All Amiibo items are now found organically in game (but again, copy pasted assets)
    - You don't have to drop **** before opening a chest now if you want to swap the contents with something you already have

    Anyway I can go on, but man, after playing ToTK to completion the only thing that I'm left thinking is "what the **** has Nintendo been doing the past 6 years"? The sound design team hasn't done **** the animators and modelers have had to make minimal changes to everything short of reskinning a couple of assets, literally 90% of the map is unchanged. The whole game feels like a mod. What in the fresh hell took so long to pump this out? Seriously, this must be the ultimate attempt to try and justify to their shareholders that they can re-make a game with a reduced development crew and still make a fortune off it.    … Expand
  90. Borissk8
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen juego supera considerablemente a su antecesor el mapa ahora se amplio a los cielos y al subsuelo y las. Mecánicas cambiaron mucho ....hay si algo el tema gráfico se nota que la consola está muy antigua .… Expand
  91. CPTGman242
    May 15, 2023
    9
    TOTK is even better than its predecessor. The only reason it did not get a 10 is because we live in a world of next generation systems that have games with no load times. Nintendo would have been smart to roll out this game along with a faster updated Switch.
  92. abodair
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Normally I don't rate games or write review, but TOTK is exceptional game , no open world could even come close to the level of what you could experience while playing. Update: after spending few hours playing the game , I changed my mind I would give it 20 not 10 , though the basic graphics and frame rate stll fun to play and explore, it is real sequel of the game means continuation of BOTW.
  93. baben227
    May 15, 2023
    10
    I do not understand the harsh reviews - this game is a masterpiece and is certainly on the same tier as BOTW which already was considered one of the best games of all time. Beautiful world, amazing game mechanics, allows for so much creativity, really personable characters. What I think is especially cool is that even though this is a sequel to BOTW, I think one could play them in eitherI do not understand the harsh reviews - this game is a masterpiece and is certainly on the same tier as BOTW which already was considered one of the best games of all time. Beautiful world, amazing game mechanics, allows for so much creativity, really personable characters. What I think is especially cool is that even though this is a sequel to BOTW, I think one could play them in either order (i.e., I don’t think you’d be lost in TOTK without having played BOTW first).… Expand
  94. Sampaul
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece. Anything below a 9 and you are blind and need to educate yourself on what a good game really is.
  95. DeVito8704
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Absolutely incredible game! I never thought they'd even come close to BOTY, but I was wrong. I highly recommend this masterpiece!
  96. islandsnow
    May 15, 2023
    10
    1. Not a rehash of BOTW as so many fake reviewers say
    2. Graphics are better, not cutting edge but sharper and more effects. Storm lightning and things do look a lot better.
    3. About double the size of the old map with sky and underground 4. new abilities are fun, and make it more creative 5. zonai devices are great 6. definitely take advantage of the recall to get in the air, that    1. Not a rehash of BOTW as so many fake reviewers say
    2. Graphics are better, not cutting edge but sharper and more effects. Storm lightning and things do look a lot better.
    3. About double the size of the old map with sky and underground
    4. new abilities are fun, and make it more creative
    5. zonai devices are great
    6. definitely take advantage of the recall to get in the air, that helps a lot
    7. you could have gotten it for 10 less at 59.99 through preorder, but i think it's totally worth it at 69.99
    8. Koroks and president hudson stands are repetitive, maybe my only minus
    9. Shrine puzzles are harder, overall i think it's a little harder then BOTW but still fun    … Expand
  97. XSilver
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Its just too fun to play and the variety of things you can do makes it more fun.
  98. gw7
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Prefect game，but nintendo should launch new game console. There are too many dropped frames in the game.
  99. younghee
    May 15, 2023
    10
    It was a perfect game for me. I also enjoyed the story and the feeling of soaring through the sky during the journey. However, the only disappointment was the frame drops due to the performance limitations of the Nintendo Switch hardware.
  100. venecotroste
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Ganamos, ganó la industria ganó el bien ganó nintendo gane yo ganaste tu y perdió mi cartera
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  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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