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  1. Jul 20, 2023
    10
    How could they follow perfection? To let you dream in it deeper & higher. Literally and figuratively.

    The physics of this world they built marvels the senses with full immersion. Rivals and bests any supercomputer while playing on lowly 7 year old hardware. Masterful to not try to mimic reality with uber real graphics that have clunky restrictive behavior, but to make an uber real
    How could they follow perfection? To let you dream in it deeper & higher. Literally and figuratively.

    The physics of this world they built marvels the senses with full immersion. Rivals and bests any supercomputer while playing on lowly 7 year old hardware. Masterful to not try to mimic reality with uber real graphics that have clunky restrictive behavior, but to make an uber real sense of environment with easy simple imagery like you would remember in a dream. Those dreams that feel real when you woke up.

    That is these Zelda games on the switch. The dreams that you wake up and feel you were there and want to go back to.
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  2. Jul 20, 2023
    10
    This game really improved on BotW! The Shrines and dungeons are way better and actually fun, especially the eventide shrines! The abilities are way cooler! You can pet the dogs now... oh, never mind 2/10. But all jokes aside, the best game of all time! Buy it if you haven't already, it's totally worth it!
  3. Jul 20, 2023
    10
    Aunque al principio parezca un dlc del breath of the wild realmente no lo es y apesar de que hyrule es la misma se siente muy diferente en algunas zonas, como lo pueden ser los zoras, gerudo, etc. en cuanto a historia podria haber sido mejor pero es espectacular 10/10, banda sonora como siempre destacando en zelda. simplemente 10/10 goty.
  4. Jul 20, 2023
    10
    Ok... I'm currently on my second playthrough of this game because I honestly felt like I couldn't give an honest review of it unless I played this game and then some more. I will say this game is an extraordinary game in so many ways, in ways we gamers take for granted. There are so many subtleties to this game that make the world feel alive, expansive, and engaging (enough for me to writeOk... I'm currently on my second playthrough of this game because I honestly felt like I couldn't give an honest review of it unless I played this game and then some more. I will say this game is an extraordinary game in so many ways, in ways we gamers take for granted. There are so many subtleties to this game that make the world feel alive, expansive, and engaging (enough for me to write a review haha). After putting a ton of hours into BOTW I was skeptical this game could eclipse the feeling of playing BOTW once again, but it has. BOTW feels like a blueprint to what this game is. This is Hyrule and what we know of it now. What an amazing game. Expand
  5. Jul 21, 2023
    10
    10/10 would recommend.

    Tears of the Kingdom is a very good game, it implements creativity, a sense of adventure and curiosity, do you want to go to the freezing mountains of Hebra or the perilous cliffs of death mountain? You can do just that! whether you want to walk, ride on horseback or even build your own contraption you will always have a fun, exotic and serene time getting there,
    10/10 would recommend.

    Tears of the Kingdom is a very good game, it implements creativity, a sense of adventure and curiosity, do you want to go to the freezing mountains of Hebra or the perilous cliffs of death mountain? You can do just that! whether you want to walk, ride on horseback or even build your own contraption you will always have a fun, exotic and serene time getting there, you are also not restricted to just the land, you can explore high into the sky and investigate sky islands or go underground to the spooky depths!

    It’s story is a return to form after The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, you go to four regions and help the multiple races solve their problems, whether you are soaring into a massive cyclone with Tulin or jumping into the crater of a dormant volcano and in the process discovering a land with a lot of lava pouring down around you. (For the purpose of keeping this spoiler free I will not do a review of the story.)

    Overall I think all of you should try this game!
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  6. Jul 22, 2023
    10
    the graphics, the gameplay, th- blah blah blah, you know why i'm rating this a 10/10, if you have played it, you know even more, only haters and imbeciles don't like this game, I guarantee this game is going to get game of the year award by the end of 2023, its just that good, TBH I don't know why ocarina of time is highest score on meta critic, cuz this game should be the one with a 99,the graphics, the gameplay, th- blah blah blah, you know why i'm rating this a 10/10, if you have played it, you know even more, only haters and imbeciles don't like this game, I guarantee this game is going to get game of the year award by the end of 2023, its just that good, TBH I don't know why ocarina of time is highest score on meta critic, cuz this game should be the one with a 99, instead of stuck on an 96 cuz of the critics that don't know perfection when it hits them in the face. 10/10 buy rn, your brain will thank you. Expand
  7. Jul 22, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Đây là tựa game hay nhất tôi từng chơi,là một bản nối tiếp của siêu phẩm game của năm 2017 The Legend of Zelda:Breath of the Wild mọi người nói rằng tựa game Tears of The Kingdom này là 1 bản dlc của Breath of The Wild nhưng theo tôi bản Breath of The Wild mới là bản demo của Tears of The Kingdom. Expand
  8. Jul 22, 2023
    10
    Muchas horas de juego, mapa lleno de vida, misiones entretenidas
    ¿Hay algo que este juego no haga bien?
    10/10 un perfecto zelda
  9. Jul 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me encanto el juego!!!!

    Toda la rama de la historia principal me dejo tan entretenido que me atrevo a decir que lo disfrute mucho más que la anterior entrega, además que añadieran una nueva sección de misiones secundarias pero me dejo aun más pendiente de todo a tal nivel que fui contra Ganondorf con todo completado (medallas, kologs, armaduras al max., espada maestra, santuarios, sabios mejorados, todas las misiones, etc).

    Me gusto mucho que le hayan dado a Ganondorf la misma habilidad de Link de esquivar los ataques y la velocidad que le dieron, aunque me hubiera gustado algúna clase de choque de espadas en ese combate.

    Cuando Ganondorf se comio su piedra secreta para transformarse en un dragón y cuando llego el dragón blanco a ayudarnos me sorprendio la enorme diferencia de tamaño entre ambos dragones, aunque bueno en las versiones humanas se marca la misma diferencia de tamaño. El final del juego devolviendole su forma a zelda y luego de caer y salir del lago, durante la conversación entre zelda y link, cuando zelda dice "Link, lo lograste" hubiera estado bastante bueno que pusieran la opción de hablarle a zelda diciendo "Lo hicimos" o simplemente quedarse callado y escuchar como siempre.

    Como conclusión quede muy feliz con el juego aunque sigo con el dolor del precio. 10/10.
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  10. Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Simply the best game on the Nintendo switch and one of the best games of all time.
  11. Jul 23, 2023
    10
    Improves on everything that made BotW great. This is probably my fav game of all-time
  12. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    A complete improvement on botw. The game and all of its features are really fun to mess around with. I just feel like nintendo is missing out because the game would be much better if it was ran on a higher frame rate.
  13. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    This is a return to form for Nintendo after decades of mediocrity. BotW was great, but not very memorable. TotK was....mind blowing. The ending is amazing and made me feel like a kid again, beating ganon in LttP or OoT again. It captured that same feeling of awe and accomplishment that kid me had. I have returned to replay BotW while waiting on the DLC. If you have a switch - you betterThis is a return to form for Nintendo after decades of mediocrity. BotW was great, but not very memorable. TotK was....mind blowing. The ending is amazing and made me feel like a kid again, beating ganon in LttP or OoT again. It captured that same feeling of awe and accomplishment that kid me had. I have returned to replay BotW while waiting on the DLC. If you have a switch - you better play this or you should just throw your switch away. Expand
  14. Jul 24, 2023
    10
    Despite the fact that I bought Tears of the Kingdom a whole month after its initial launch, I managed to avoid all spoilers (besides trailers leading up to release), and when I finally got my hands on the game, I fell in love instantly. The gameplay was new and refreshing for me, and I couldn’t complain about a reused map or similar controls since I didn’t play Breath of the Wild. Heck,Despite the fact that I bought Tears of the Kingdom a whole month after its initial launch, I managed to avoid all spoilers (besides trailers leading up to release), and when I finally got my hands on the game, I fell in love instantly. The gameplay was new and refreshing for me, and I couldn’t complain about a reused map or similar controls since I didn’t play Breath of the Wild. Heck, I’ve never even played a Zelda game before this, but it was so worth it. Literally everything in this game was amazing; the story, the villain, the gameplay, the graphics, and everything else you can think of. You have so much freedom in this game, and there were so many things I didn’t do. After beating it, I realized that I was only 48% complete, and there were countless side quests and missions left for me to do. The gameplay sits just on the line between easy and difficult, which is a perfect balance. The finale was so amazing, I just sat in silence and stared out of a window as the credits rolled on my screen. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is easily in my top 3 favorite games of all time, and it’s easily a 10/10. Expand
  15. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Genius on every level. When you give a top score to the predecessor to a game and the newer version out does it in every way then it is as flawless as can be.
  16. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    My favorite game of all time. There is no contest. Anyone who gives this gem of a game less than a 8 is lying to themselves
  17. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Un juego hermoso en todos los aspectos, visualmente, banda sonora, historia, referencias... Y un largo etc
  18. Jul 25, 2023
    10
    The Legend of Zelda Tears of The Kingdom not only showcases how a direct sequel can add so many features and keep it the same formula. but capitalize on what made the game good and made it much BIGGER; as it stands, it’s one of the biggest nintendo switch games and an absolute technical feat on such limited hardware (Nintendo Switch) that many considered dated since it’s launch in 2017.The Legend of Zelda Tears of The Kingdom not only showcases how a direct sequel can add so many features and keep it the same formula. but capitalize on what made the game good and made it much BIGGER; as it stands, it’s one of the biggest nintendo switch games and an absolute technical feat on such limited hardware (Nintendo Switch) that many considered dated since it’s launch in 2017. it’s a true wonder how they pulled this amazing looking game with such grounded/remarkable physics. the game will you draw you in for months to play with its deep world and lore; to its amazing characters. you can truly see why nintendo stays high in charts with their software as it doesn’t feel anything less than a masterpiece.

    100/10
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  19. Jul 26, 2023
    10
    This is the best game ever made a worthy Successor to Breath of the Wild. I got on launch day and, there were no bugs (at least for me). I have put 425 hours since. I can’t wait to see we’re the Zelda series go next. The abilities are amazing, I love the sages, the love the new dungeons, the story lines are amazing, the depths and caves are my favorite inclusion, the wells are neat, theThis is the best game ever made a worthy Successor to Breath of the Wild. I got on launch day and, there were no bugs (at least for me). I have put 425 hours since. I can’t wait to see we’re the Zelda series go next. The abilities are amazing, I love the sages, the love the new dungeons, the story lines are amazing, the depths and caves are my favorite inclusion, the wells are neat, the sky islands are very nice. and the story is captivating Expand
  20. Jul 26, 2023
    10
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  21. Jul 26, 2023
    10
    The greatest game of all time that no one can refute. But Goat is always persecuted.
  22. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    画质太差,一切都模糊不清,体验很差,这个游戏的价格一点都不值,游戏也平庸,没有惊奇的感觉,收集东西需要很多时间,地图也很小,不如原神
  23. Jul 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first I thought:nah this game is just botw with a few upgrades.But I was so wrong.It has the same Map as Botw but Totk got so many new content.New bosses, new characters and so much more. The underground and the sky are so good.The underground is underrated. The new creatures are also so cool, you won't be bored.Maybe the new bosses aren't as hard as the curses in botw but they are much more creative and cooler. The titans don't have the cool abilities as the titans in botw but they can fight with you on your side and the bosses and creatures react to them. The endboss is just perfect, Ganondorf is so cool and epic. All the phases are so good especially the third and fourth. He isn't so difficult but it's soooooooo epic. Buy this game!!! Expand
  24. Sep 1, 2023
    10
    we asked for breath of the wild 2, and thats exactly what they gave us. some people might be disappointed by how similar it is to the last game, but this game is better in pretty much every way (except the sage abilities which are a downgrade).
    - the dungeons are better
    - the bosses are better - the story is better - the sky islands and depths add 3x as much content - there is so much
    we asked for breath of the wild 2, and thats exactly what they gave us. some people might be disappointed by how similar it is to the last game, but this game is better in pretty much every way (except the sage abilities which are a downgrade).
    - the dungeons are better
    - the bosses are better
    - the story is better
    - the sky islands and depths add 3x as much content
    - there is so much more to find and weapons are easy to get due to the fusion mechanics
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  25. Jul 27, 2023
    10
    Tengo que admitir que quedé gratamente sorprendido con este juego. Desde el momento en que comencé a jugar, me quedé completamente inmerso en su fascinante mundo. Los gráficos son impresionantes, con una atención increíble al detalle que realmente te sumerge en la experiencia de juego.

    La jugabilidad es fluida y emocionante, proporcionando un equilibrio perfecto entre desafío y
    Tengo que admitir que quedé gratamente sorprendido con este juego. Desde el momento en que comencé a jugar, me quedé completamente inmerso en su fascinante mundo. Los gráficos son impresionantes, con una atención increíble al detalle que realmente te sumerge en la experiencia de juego.

    La jugabilidad es fluida y emocionante, proporcionando un equilibrio perfecto entre desafío y diversión. Los controles son intuitivos y fáciles de dominar, lo que hace que sea accesible tanto para jugadores novatos como para aquellos más experimentados.

    La historia del juego es cautivadora y llena de giros inesperados. Los personajes están bien desarrollados, cada uno con su propia personalidad y motivaciones, lo que los convierte en seres con los que puedes conectar y preocuparte por su destino.

    Además, la banda sonora es simplemente asombrosa. Cada pieza musical encaja perfectamente con la atmósfera del juego y te sumerge aún más en la aventura.

    Pero lo que realmente me impresionó fue la cantidad de contenido que ofrece el juego. Hay tantas misiones secundarias, secretos y actividades adicionales que nunca te aburrirás. Es un mundo enorme y lleno de posibilidades.

    En resumen, este juego es una obra maestra. Si buscas una experiencia de juego inmersiva, emocionante y con una historia fascinante, no puedes dejar pasar esta joya. ¡Definitivamente se ha convertido en uno de mis juegos favoritos de todos los tiempos!
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  26. Jul 28, 2023
    10
    It's the perfect fusion between breath of the wild and garry's mod [must play]
  27. Jul 29, 2023
    10
    Ich war ein große Botw fan, und dieses Spiel ist eine unglaubliche Fortsetzung. Die Möglichkeiten die durch die neuen Funktionen gegebene werden, sind grenzenlos.
  28. Jul 29, 2023
    10
    It can not be understated how amazing it was to revisit areas from BOTW, and see how the people of hyrule have progressed after the calamity. Amazing game.
  29. aeg
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    i creat this acc just to give this game 10/10,idc about graphics and fps,all i know is that i have a crazy adventure with awesome character
  30. Jul 30, 2023
    10
    This game took breath of the wild, an already record-breaking game, and made it look bad.
  31. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Sin duda el mejor juego que he jugado hasta ahora, tiene muy buenos puzzles y es algo que se le agradece que mejoraran desde la entrega pasada. Sus físicas son inigualables permitiéndonos crear hasta un péndulo con lo bien hechas que están, y pasando a otra cosa La creación de vehículos es bastante más intuitiva de lo que aparenta pudiendo montar vehículos motos o incluso vehículos aéreosSin duda el mejor juego que he jugado hasta ahora, tiene muy buenos puzzles y es algo que se le agradece que mejoraran desde la entrega pasada. Sus físicas son inigualables permitiéndonos crear hasta un péndulo con lo bien hechas que están, y pasando a otra cosa La creación de vehículos es bastante más intuitiva de lo que aparenta pudiendo montar vehículos motos o incluso vehículos aéreos sin mucho rollo. Juntando eso a la increíble movilidad con la que cuenta link nos da como resultado que podemos atravesar Hyrule a nuestro gustó. Sin más detalles la historia es 'decente' y su forma de contarla es adecuada para el tipo de juego que nos entregan. Por lo dicho anteriormente este merece el goty aun después de haber probado el baldurs' gate y el desastroso starfield. Que he de decir que el baldur's es un juego muy ñoño Expand
  32. Jul 31, 2023
    10
    This may be the best game ever created.Its definitely the best Zelda game by far. Every single minute is enjoyable and the game is constantly throwing new ideas at you. The boss fights while easy are extremely unique and each rely on their own unique idea based on the sage (I especially enjoyed the 5th temple boss). This game is a must have for any Nintendo switch owner.
  33. Aug 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es ist meiner Meinung nach deutlich besser als Botw, wobei das schon ein sehr gutes Spiel war, aber bei Totk ist die Story besser, Gebiete wurden verändert und damit verschönert und die Map wurde einfach fast verdreifacht und das mit sauberen Übergängen zwischen Himmel, Erde und Untergrund.
    Es ist insgesamt ein extrem gutes Spiel
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  34. Aug 2, 2023
    10
    It is a perfect game everything what BotW did good did TotK better. Only the Powers from the sages weren‘t really good and useful besides Tulins
  35. Aug 2, 2023
    10
    es el mejor juego de la p+ta historia , cada momento en la historia es épico , a tal grado que te hace llorar
  36. Aug 3, 2023
    10
    Amazing map, the underground is one of the best things in this Zelda. The creativity you can put on the ost's. Perfect down to the last minute detail
  37. Aug 3, 2023
    10
    The best game i have ever played. Its so good you can play it over and over again and not get bored.
    10/10 recomend
  38. Aug 4, 2023
    10
    This is one of my favorite games ever from all the new stuff to the sky and the underground I feel like Nintendo went all in for this game it has a small problem but the positive out matches the negative. If i could rate this a 100 I would its that much of a must play.
  39. Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom is a really tricky situation. Does it deserve a higher rating than BotW because there's clearly just more to do? Or does it deserve a lower rating because every criticism of BotW hasn't been addressed at all? (Weapons break, rain interrupts climbing, and ridiculous/nonexistent rewards for exploring)
    Due to the increased price, I'd go for the latter, which always
    Tears of the Kingdom is a really tricky situation. Does it deserve a higher rating than BotW because there's clearly just more to do? Or does it deserve a lower rating because every criticism of BotW hasn't been addressed at all? (Weapons break, rain interrupts climbing, and ridiculous/nonexistent rewards for exploring)
    Due to the increased price, I'd go for the latter, which always deserves a lower rating if it doesn't come with a noteworthy increase in quality. This is just a standalone expansion after all. A decent one, but not $70 decent.
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  40. Aug 4, 2023
    10
    Hands down one of the greatest Sequels to a game and having it to be BOTW. A masterpiece from gameplay to creativity. All they need to add is being able to building a Home structure that stays.
  41. Aug 4, 2023
    10
    This has got to be one of the best games that has come out this year. It looked beautiful and had the most gorgeous landscape I have ever seen. This game had some amazing bosses with fun and interesting ways to beat them. The final boss was an intense and heart-pumping moment with the greatest moments of gaming I have ever seen. The characters are interesting and they each have a differentThis has got to be one of the best games that has come out this year. It looked beautiful and had the most gorgeous landscape I have ever seen. This game had some amazing bosses with fun and interesting ways to beat them. The final boss was an intense and heart-pumping moment with the greatest moments of gaming I have ever seen. The characters are interesting and they each have a different personality. I do appreciate Nintendo taking the time to give each of the probably thousands of characters in the game different text boxes and interesting little bits of details about themselves as well. Link is back with a brand new set of abilities such as Ultrahand which lets you take anything and build something beautiful with it, Fuse which can let fuse your weapons, shields, and arrows with any item in the game, Ascend which can let you go up any solid surface that is above you which is super helpful with navigating the world of Hyrule, and finally Rewind which lets you turn objects back in time so let's say you dropped something by accident off a high cliff. Well, thanks to Rewind if you are fast enough you can rewind it in time, and have come right back at you. There is one other ability that wasn't shown in any trailers so I won't tell you it because that would spoil the game if I did. This game also includes some hidden references to past Zelda games and also tons of other secrets which give this game a bunch of replayability. Sure it may be $70 which is a bit more than the usual switch game I would say it is well worth it. So if you want to buy it and you have money go and get it and you will not regret it at all. Expand
  42. Aug 4, 2023
    10
    It's an amazing game, it's got a huge open world, story, gameplay, it's so huge and there's always one more place to explore, you can get so lost in the world and it all feels so alive.
  43. Aug 4, 2023
    10
    At first I wondered if this game would feel too much like BotW. Thankfully I was proven wrong. Not only is this game a total upgrade in every way, it also feels completely separate as a game. The exploration feels more satisfying, less empty space as well as more places to explore. I'm impressed the switch pulled off such a feat. NPCs also feel more significant.
  44. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    A TRUE MASTERPIECE THIS GAME IS, I THINK ITS EVEN BETTER THAN BOTW AND HONESTLY, I NEVER THOUGHT I'D SEE THE DAY WHERE IN MY OPINION THERE IS A BETTER GANONDORF THAN TWILIGHT GANON!! 100/10 AND HONESTLY, THIS IS MY GOTY SO FAR!!!!!
  45. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    This is the best game I have played in my life, I am a completionist, so I am on my 120 hours at the moment and there are so many things to explore. The mechanics, the story connected to older games is just superb! 10000/ 10
  46. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A game so good it made a previous entry, that won game of the year, look like a beta test. The best Legend of Zelda. Period. Expand
  47. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Good game/Gutes Spiel/Juego bien, you can burn Koroks down and take pictures of Purah.
  48. Aug 5, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom is hands down the best zelda game i played better than oot in my opinion i loved botw but its not good as the game after it even though its in the exact same engine. The wii u held its capabilities back. Its a good game but play bote before you play totk
  49. Aug 8, 2023
    10
    This game is one of the best games ever created, and I hate that this has been review bombed by people that are salty about its $70 price tag (worth it by the way), or the fact that it reuses assets from Breath of the Wild, even though it is a DIRECT SEQUEL, set in the EXACT SAME TIMELINE! This was even showcased in the very first trailer, and people are still complaining about it now.This game is one of the best games ever created, and I hate that this has been review bombed by people that are salty about its $70 price tag (worth it by the way), or the fact that it reuses assets from Breath of the Wild, even though it is a DIRECT SEQUEL, set in the EXACT SAME TIMELINE! This was even showcased in the very first trailer, and people are still complaining about it now. Tears of the Kingdom has just perfected Breath of the Wild. It's just objectively better in every way, and I loved Breath of the Wild. I put an ungodly amount of my life into that game, because it was just so damn good, and I'm doing the same with this game, almost 200 hours in already. It's a great game for escapism and extremely immersive. Despite running at 30fps 1080p docked, it still manages to effortlessly provide a breath-taking and enveloping experience every time I get back to my Switch. Highly recommend this game to all Nintendo Switch owners, 10/10! Expand
  50. Aug 6, 2023
    10
    Awsome game and the Ganondorf fight is a 100 times better then in botw. Story is great
  51. Aug 6, 2023
    10
    I've already played a lot of games in my entire life and I can say without a single doubt that Tears of the Kingdom is the best game that I ever played, there's not even a single game that get's close to what TOTK have done to me.
  52. Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Tears has the distinct advantage of being built on top of a title already considered to be one of the greatest gaming triumphs of the modern era, to this end there wasn't anything that could potentially go wrong, with every addition only capable of being an improvement.

    The map has been greatly expanded in multiple dimensions - the surface now connects to both a subsurface and
    Tears has the distinct advantage of being built on top of a title already considered to be one of the greatest gaming triumphs of the modern era, to this end there wasn't anything that could potentially go wrong, with every addition only capable of being an improvement.

    The map has been greatly expanded in multiple dimensions - the surface now connects to both a subsurface and underworld via a hundred cave and well networks; some of these are small, others are massive and cavernous, each is unique. A vast, dark mirror world is accessible from the surface via chasms hundreds of metres deep, serving as a giant combat and survival arena across the entire stretch of Hyrule. Above the surface are multiple tiers of floating islands, hosting their own unique combat and exploration scenarios, resources and building materials, and across all these tiers of the map are a dozen dungeons and mini-dungeons, the journeys to each are among the most unforgettable experiences of the entire game. Returning towns and settlements have been so greatly reformed that they're barely recognisable; from ruined Kakariko and fashion-crazed Hateno to the first-stage rebuilding of Castle Town and the Gerudo's entire new secondary settlement.

    There are now around 250 quests to complete, over 3x as many as its predecessor, reflecting how much the content density and population of this in-game world has increased, with about 30 new enemy

    The new ability mechanics are so much fun, Ultrahand makes it possible to play around with just about every asset, being able to combine all kinds of objects to build as ridiculous or as functional within the 21-item limit as your imagination allows, this ability paired up with the wide variety of Zonai components allows you to cover all bases from constructing giant mechs, mobile fortresses and large trap setups to tanks, cruise ships and aerial bombers for a healthy dose of vehicular mayhem. Fuse makes it possible to attach any item or asset to any weapon of choice, providing hundreds of options with unique power boosts and functionality, in addition to being able to attach any item from your entire inventory to arrowheads with numerous effects ranging from a simple damage boost to blinding or confusing your enemies, then freezing, electrocuting and burning them to a crisp in a massive fireball. Ascend and Rewind open up the world further by making it possible to phase through solid structures above you or to catch a ride on any vertical or laterally moving object by reversing its motion by approximately 30 seconds, additionally allowing you to take out enemies with their own thrown projectiles.

    The visuals have noticeably improved and the world is much more gorgeous to look at, with the landscape defined by greater saturated blues, greens, yellows and oranges, the sound design has improved considerably too, with the greatest sensory experience of this world coming from the ambience channelled through a good set of headphones.

    There are numerous quality of life improvements found within Tears stemming from grievances previously raised; meals are now saved and stored as recipes which can be quickly accessed from a recipe menu, the map has coordinates and can now be accessed from an ability wheel so your adventure window may stay open on another tab, items can be sorted, thrown or dropped without accessing the main menu while you will be given the option to drop an item if you open a chest with a full weapon inventory. Additionally, you can look over dialogue you may have missed thanks to a chat log window, loading screens pass by much faster the Switch overclocks when on these screens, and for my personal favourites - it's now possible to ride the dragons across the map rather than get taken out by their elemental attacks and blasted away, and Link has his very own fully customisable home where you can store all your rare collectibles, cook, sleep, pray and chill to your heart's content.

    The overall structure of the game is the same as its predecessor, in turn the same as pretty much all their predecessors; travel through the regions, completing dungeons as you do so to reverse or preventing region-destroying threats, defeat a regional boss, then come for Ganondorf in order to save your girl.

    Overall Tears does what was probably thought impossible - it recaptures the magic of Breath of the Wild all over again and surpasses it, preserving the integrity of that returning world while reforming it enough to succeed as its own reinterpretation, and providing a wholesome adventure through a beautifully designed sci-fi/fantasy setting that you can lose yourself for hours at a time in, complemented by a wonderful roster of characters representing numerous distinct peoples and cultures throughout human history. Like Breath of the Wild before, it's truly a one-of-a-kind experience.
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  53. Aug 6, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i like it and its my favorite game by far i like the plot with zelda dragon and ganon dragon it has so cool features like ultra hand so much fun Expand
  54. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played. It has fusing mechanics and I love the open world of this game.
  55. Aug 7, 2023
    10
    Sencillamente un excelente juego, en momentos te deja sin aliento, inmersivo qué casi da vértigo cuando vas descendiendo por los aires. Es un claro ejemplo de como se debe hacer una secuela. Simplemente épico.
  56. Aug 7, 2023
    10
    This is one of the greatest games I have played of all time, #1 in its genre
  57. Aug 8, 2023
    10
    They took a perfect game and improve it even more! How's it possible? I just lost track of time whenever I play this game
  58. Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I've been playing Zelda games since the days of the NES, and I can honestly say that Tears of the Kingdom is one of the best in the series. The story is epic, the gameplay is challenging, and the world is vast and beautiful. If you're a fan of Zelda games, then you need to play this one.
  59. Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom is the definitive follow up to Breath of the Wild that I had been waiting a long time for. It not only takes what was great about BotW and builds upon it, but it adds entirely new mechanics that just deepen the engrossment one feels while playing. I pushed myself to finish the main story in time for BG3 to come out, which my son was sad about because he really enjoyedTears of the Kingdom is the definitive follow up to Breath of the Wild that I had been waiting a long time for. It not only takes what was great about BotW and builds upon it, but it adds entirely new mechanics that just deepen the engrossment one feels while playing. I pushed myself to finish the main story in time for BG3 to come out, which my son was sad about because he really enjoyed watching me play. He started his own playthrough because he was so enamored with the game. I love it when studios actually give you a finished game and not try to milk you with a ton of DLC. I look forward to the next iteration! Expand
  60. Aug 8, 2023
    10
    this is genuinely one of the best games i have ever played. the story had me invested, the mechanics are fun, and the music gives me chills. there is so much to do that i have not come close to 100%ing it in over 200 hours. Nintendo has outdone themselves
  61. Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Nintendo, as always, doing God's work with these games! One of the best sandbox experiences all around.
  62. Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Perfect, Beautiful, Immersive Gameplay, Exciting Boss Battles, Extremely Good game. would recommend
  63. Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una obra de arte..nunca he visto nada igual..el mejor juego de todos los tiempos..Nintendo supera las expectativas una ves más...a veces pienso que quienes hacen este juego son de otro mundo..son genios..gracias Nintendo❤️ Expand
  64. Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Legend of Zelda: The Tears of the Kingdom are undoubtedly impeccable, and its gaming experience is unparalleled. In the 200 hour game duration, it brings me surprises, moves, and incredible. Many people think it's not qualified, but I want to say it's enough. Even though its graphics and frame rate are not satisfactory, Nintendo compensates with its almost perfect gameplay andLegend of Zelda: The Tears of the Kingdom are undoubtedly impeccable, and its gaming experience is unparalleled. In the 200 hour game duration, it brings me surprises, moves, and incredible. Many people think it's not qualified, but I want to say it's enough. Even though its graphics and frame rate are not satisfactory, Nintendo compensates with its almost perfect gameplay and creativity,The more games you play, the more you believe they are perfect. This legendary series has always been focused on fun, and that's the most important aspect of the game. It fully interprets the game 'Continuation of Legends with Legends' (citing IGN), which has many solutions in every aspect. This experience is incredible, and I believe it is fully worthy of the previous year's game and also worthy of legends. Expand
  65. Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Do começo ao fim, um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos. É um jogo com o objetivo de ficar mais forte, pra chegar até um determinado lugar, eu rasgo elogios para o que muitos criticam, sistemas como as quebras de armas desse jogo devem ser elogiadas. É um mundo com muitas histórias, e considero cada npc uma parte importante na jornada. Os gráficos são excelentes, Zelda Totk não falhouDo começo ao fim, um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos. É um jogo com o objetivo de ficar mais forte, pra chegar até um determinado lugar, eu rasgo elogios para o que muitos criticam, sistemas como as quebras de armas desse jogo devem ser elogiadas. É um mundo com muitas histórias, e considero cada npc uma parte importante na jornada. Os gráficos são excelentes, Zelda Totk não falhou em ser o Zelda de hoje em dia. Expand
  66. Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Totk is one of the best video games ever made. it has destroyed my social life.
  67. Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This has got to be one of the most epic and incredible games EVER. Just see it for yourself!
  68. Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This Game is a Masterpiece.

    I could go on for so long but I just want to post a quick review, worth the play even if you didn't love Breath of the Wild, no matter what anyone says this is for sure a GOTY Contender.
  69. Aug 9, 2023
    10
    This is the best game of the year and maybe the best game of all time without argument.
  70. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This game is the most relaxing, peaceful, exciting, hilarious (and saddest) game of all time. The story is phenomenal and the game play is so thrilling. Even if you aren't doing the main quest there is a plethora of side quests to be done.

    I love this game so much. Following the success of breath of the wild, this games crates space for people who haven't played the first game and fills
    This game is the most relaxing, peaceful, exciting, hilarious (and saddest) game of all time. The story is phenomenal and the game play is so thrilling. Even if you aren't doing the main quest there is a plethora of side quests to be done.

    I love this game so much. Following the success of breath of the wild, this games crates space for people who haven't played the first game and fills them in on everything.

    This game is so beautiful it makes me cry
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  71. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un magnífico videojuego, una obra maestra, probablemente el mejor juego del año (ya veremos qué tal sale StarField) y de los mejores videojuegos que he jugado en mi vida sin duda.
    El apartado técnico y gráfico a sido criticado, y con cierta razón, pero hay que recordar que este videojuego corre en una Nintendo Switch, y tiene mérito que una consola de ese tamaño pueda correr medianamente bien este videojuego, con el mapa base, las cuevas, las islas celestes y el subsuelo, que no sabía de su existencia y cuando bajé me llevé una de las sorpresas más gratas que me ha dado jamás un videojuego, la interacción con el mundo es la mejor que he visto en un videojuego, las posibilidades que brindan las mecánicas son infinitas y el diseño de su mundo es simplemente sublime, este apartado para mí lo mejor de éste sin dudas, mas hay cosas que no me gustan del todo, como los campeones, que su uso es tosco, o los menús, que entorpecen y hacen lento el Gameplay, además de que en cada mazmorra te repiten la misma historia con los mismos diálogos una y otra vez, pero más allá de esto todos los demás puntos del videojuego están bien, la historia es bastante mejor que botW, con más cinemáticas, más largas, con más peso e importancia, su antecesor tenía muchas cinemáticas que sobraban, y no puedo decir lo mismo de este, el sonido ha mejorado también, jugar este videojuego con cascos es una gozada, hace de la experiencia algo más atrapante de lo que ya es.
    No es un videojuego perfecto, hay fallos (que son pocos), hay cosas muy buenas (la mayoría) y hay algunos rasgos del título que son inmejorables (mecánicas), pero sin ser un título perfecto mi experiencia si lo ha sido, y me gusta diferenciar esto, una cosa es el juego y otra cosa es tu experiencia con él, el único juego que he jugado y que puedo catalogar como Perfecto es Tetris, y no es de mis videojuegos favoritos.
    En definitiva es un videojuego muy recomendable, si tienes una Switch es una compra obligatoria. Le daría un 9,6 de 10, pero darle un 9 se me hace un poco injusto, redondeando es un 10.
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  72. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Truly a masterpiece, couldn't stop playing this gem for a few weeks, there's so much to do whether it be on land, in the sky or underground. The temples are a step up from the divine beasts in BOTW imo and the diversity in the bosses. All the crazy new mechanics too are such a nice addition and just make sense. Absolute must play if you enjoyed BOTW or any games from the franchise.
  73. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    New GOTY 2023, without worlds. Breath of the Wild is just the Alpha of Tears of the Kingdom, What a Game.
  74. Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Amazing improvement from Breath of the Wild. It isn't perfect, but the highs are so high that I can't imagine giving it anything less than a 10.
  75. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    el mejor mundo abierto, consiguieron mejorar BOTW que parecía imposible en todos los sentidos
  76. Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The fact that this game is the follow up to an game that is already considered one of the best if not the best games of all time is amazing. I played this game for more than enough and i can confidentially say that tears of the kingdom has surpassed that already „best game‘‘. Expand
  77. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Un juego increible, enorme. Totalmente innovador que te atrapa desde el principio. 280 horas que disfrute por completo de principio a fin. Mi GOTY del 2023.
  78. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I love this game, it's so different and cool. They really impacted making this game, with all the new mechanics, it's amazing!
  79. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Easily one of the best game ever made, reconfirming and enhancing what we saw in Breath of the wild. Amazing how this game work that good on switch.
  80. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    A master piece of a game with fun mechanics and great game play with it large map
  81. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As an avid Leyend of Zelda player since I was little I thought I couldn't be more amazed by a game as when Breath of the Wild came out. Now, I'm trying to be as objective as I can... I played Elden Ring and was amazed too, the story, the liberties the graphics, all was fantastic. With this I'd like to add I play a wide range of games in variety (right now playing Baldurs Gate 3 and gosh the rol experience is the best I could ever ask! You can even roll de dices!!), for all tastes and I can enjoy them all If they're good for what it was intended to be.
    So, Tears of the Kingdom. It just can't be better. Since the very day it came out I keep finding new ways to play it and resolve the puzzles. At first when you start in the island in the sky it was so overwhelmingly beautiful! The jump in the start, they way the developers guided even new players of Zelda to familiarize with the mechanics was just so smooth. I already knew most of them because I spent hundred of hours playing BOTW but instead, I was so happy following this very sutil tutorials. We all knew we'll have a sky map and I know many of us player was already flipping with that... but suddenly you could have 2 ways to find what I'm about to talk about. A super easy quest to "oh yes the supervision team is delaying a bit in the south" or you can just randomly bump into it and whichever the way it was for you I know The Depths were this mysterious, a bit scary and overwhelming find! Jumping and diving into the dark, the music, that horn you hear almost when your about to hit the ground in the middle of the absolute darkness felt like "Am I the only one who found this? Was this supposed to be here??" I felt curious and scared, and excited as I began to explore it and it was this whole gigant full *ss Hyrule map but underground and it was like a negative of the one above, both so connected and amazing to explore. So here we are with 3 maps completely free to explore. I really don't know how they manage to deliver such a exquisite game In a relative old console. It's really worthy of recognition!.
    Now, the story had me completely invested emotionally since the start... once you star to realize the story behind the Dragon Tears o gosh, I know we all suffered. I loved that this time they actually gave Zelda an key role. Not just the princes in distress needed to be saved. This was a Zelda making the right and hard decisions all by herself, and She is our main guide through all the game. I won't spoil the rest of the story or the end or main plots, nothing. I just wish more people to play it and be kids again playing with Legos, because that's a bit what this is, all the new mechanics and completely freedom allows you to create amazing things (and some awful ones too... but let's not speak about the horrors happening to the koroks lol).
    I just think nothing will be able to pass my amazement with this game. Every thing was a new gem, even being some stuff so like BOTW... but even stead! I allowed again to be an "adult-kid" and be excited to get home and play and share it with my loved ones and friends... and I think that's all what games are about. That's why I give it a 10/10. Because even trying to be objective and loving other games too, Tears of the Kingdom got out the best in me. A sense of completely happiness. And maybe you could feel it's something silly to say, but it is true. It made my days happier :)
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  82. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Everything you could wish for in a game! I've played for +- 240 hours at the moment and I'm nowhere near completing this game: talk about value for money :). Like a good film you don't want to end.
  83. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Felicidades. En hora buena.
    Hasta el día de hoy, es el mejor juego que he jugado, me encanta en todos y cada uno de sus aspectos, siempre la saga zelda logra sorprenderme bastante. Me ha maravillado esta nueva entrega.
  84. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Desde que empece hasta que lo termine, puedo decirlo en todo lo alto, este juego es una verdadera obra maestra. las mejores 145 horas que he tenido jugando un videojuego, Gracias por toda esa diversión que me diste Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
  85. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Simplemente un juego hermoso tanto es apartado grafico como en historia y mecanicas, lamentablemente no todo es perfecto y el apartado técnico deja mucho que desear pues el juego tiene muchos bajonea de FPS y resolución.
    Pero esto no impide que disfrutes de una experiencia de juego optima, es increíble la cantidad de cosas que hay que hacer y obtener por todo hyrule, asi que... Deja volar
    Simplemente un juego hermoso tanto es apartado grafico como en historia y mecanicas, lamentablemente no todo es perfecto y el apartado técnico deja mucho que desear pues el juego tiene muchos bajonea de FPS y resolución.
    Pero esto no impide que disfrutes de una experiencia de juego optima, es increíble la cantidad de cosas que hay que hacer y obtener por todo hyrule, asi que... Deja volar tu imaginación y resuelve los problemas como mejor te parezca con las nuevas habilidades de Link
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  86. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    The best sequel that could be done . Better overall than its predecessor. a big change compared to "Breath of the wild" is the much bigger map and with many more side quests, and then the story is the coolest thing about this game. If you have a switch you can't not have it
  87. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Un hermoso juego, emotivo, divertido, y entretenido. Una verdadera obra maestra.
  88. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This game has a new Mechanical improve, A New ability to create something like vehicle, make this game more fun and playable, if you fans Zelda series, you will definitely like the storyline of this game. You can not just walk or ride a horse in hyrule, but you can drive any car and vehicle you build, even one that can fly. This game is realistic, used Physical mechanics and beautifulThis game has a new Mechanical improve, A New ability to create something like vehicle, make this game more fun and playable, if you fans Zelda series, you will definitely like the storyline of this game. You can not just walk or ride a horse in hyrule, but you can drive any car and vehicle you build, even one that can fly. This game is realistic, used Physical mechanics and beautiful Graphics, very comfortable to play. I was highly recommended for playing this game. Expand
  89. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    So far so good, I even prefer this one over Ocarina of time, thing I didn't think about The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild
  90. Aug 16, 2023
    10
    A true masterpiece from start to finish. One of the greatest games of all time if not the greatest, everyone should experience this.
  91. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    300 hours and counting. Can’t stop playing this game. Cool story, more info about everything. Really like the music, the perfect companion for long sessions. The character design it’s exquisite. I really hope we get a dlc.
  92. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    This is by far one of the greatest games I have ever played in my life. This was the first game I went too for a midnight release and was enthralled by not only the amazing gameplay but the heartbreaking and repairing story.
  93. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    Estéticamente impecable, con una construcción de mundo llena de vida, detalle y eventos. Cada momento de juego demuestra el cariño con el que fue creado.
  94. Aug 10, 2023
    10
    I just finished it (105 hrs) and I never thought I'd say this but I've played the best game ever next to Ocarina of time, and it beats BOTW by far. I look forward to Starfield, but it's very difficult to beat TOTK, we'll see. 10/10. Incredibly exciting experience that reminds me of why I love video games so much.

    Lo acabo de terminar (105 hrs)y nunca pensé que diría esto pero he jugado
    I just finished it (105 hrs) and I never thought I'd say this but I've played the best game ever next to Ocarina of time, and it beats BOTW by far. I look forward to Starfield, but it's very difficult to beat TOTK, we'll see. 10/10. Incredibly exciting experience that reminds me of why I love video games so much.

    Lo acabo de terminar (105 hrs)y nunca pensé que diría esto pero he jugado al mejor juego de la historia junto al a Ocarina of time, y de lejos supera a BOTW. Espero con ansias Starfield, pero está muy difícil superar a TOTK, veremos. 10/10. increíblemente emocionante experiencia que me hace recordar porque amo tanto los videojuegos.
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  95. Aug 26, 2023
    10
    The game was very great I really enjoy while playing it. It's must be the next GOTY
  96. Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This is not a DLC (and this is not an iteration you should play with no information or reviews). A huge game that feels alive, with a richer story that finally (always with some doubts) ties Zelda lore and with compelling characters (what kinda felt short in BOTW without the DLC).
    The way of exploring a 3-layered world makes you change strategies at every moment and, honestly, it carries
    This is not a DLC (and this is not an iteration you should play with no information or reviews). A huge game that feels alive, with a richer story that finally (always with some doubts) ties Zelda lore and with compelling characters (what kinda felt short in BOTW without the DLC).
    The way of exploring a 3-layered world makes you change strategies at every moment and, honestly, it carries the artistic, OST and gameplay Zelda legacy as it should.
    Honestly, the best game of the year so far.
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  97. Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After finishing the game, the only thing that I could think of was how great this game was. From beginning to end the game was phenomenal. The map is the same as that of Breath of the Wild, but the changes to the surface and the addition of the depths and sky islands make the map feel entirely new. What stood out to me the most were the bosses and dungeons. The quests surrounding the dungeons and the build up to them were probably some of the best parts of the game for me, with the bosses being just the icing on the cake. The mystery and puzzles for the 5th dungeon were also great. And after you finish every major quest and make your way to the final boss, the presentation and the fight itself make the build up to it worth it. The final phase is the coolest concept for a video game boss that I have ever seen.

    This game is worth every dollar, and offers so much content. It is a definite must play.
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  98. Il-
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, lots of things to do, many times I have been doing the main quest just to see something on the horizon, going to it and end up exploring for hours. Not everything should be graphics, even though the graphics of this game are pretty good to me.
  99. Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego, la jugabilidad es de también lo es su historia. Desde que comienzas el juego viendo como despierta Ganondorf hasta que te pasas los 6 templos, todo es excelente. Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 150 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. 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. 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.