The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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  1. Red_Xlll
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Undoubtedly fun game, with plenty to explore and discover, enjoyable characters, puzzles and mechanics. The combat is at its core, fairly easy and simple - many of the tougher enemies have obvious exploits with your abilities or weak spots, so no enemy feels too tough, for the most part. The combat has a wide amount of freedom with customizable structures, which is arguably one of theUndoubtedly fun game, with plenty to explore and discover, enjoyable characters, puzzles and mechanics. The combat is at its core, fairly easy and simple - many of the tougher enemies have obvious exploits with your abilities or weak spots, so no enemy feels too tough, for the most part. The combat has a wide amount of freedom with customizable structures, which is arguably one of the strongest points to the combat system, but they don't ever feel necessary and practically every fight can be solved with your typical weapons. Exploration is fun and fairly rewarding - you will often encounter characters along the way with quests, new shrines for occupying your time and there will be plenty of instances where you will stray away from your goal just by wandering around. The sky islands are particularly fun to explore, and the dungeons usually have pretty fun lead-ups - however, the dungeons themselves, while visually striking, could be more ambitious, like in the older titles. I like the imagination put into some of the areas you can find - such as encountering a wandering boss or finding a mystical dragon to ride. Your allied characters are likeable, and the story is relatively engaging, but a little basic. The biggest letdown for me was the Depths area - a great concept, but ultimately there isn't much to do in the Depths besides quests, finding tough monsters (which can also be done in the overworld), and completion metrics with unlocking the lightroots. The most interesting thing for me to do in the Depths was find armor, but as soon as I found that most of the armor pieces were just Breath of the Wild DLC sets, most without major statistical improvements to the most basic of armor pieces found in the overworld, I lost interest in trying to find these pieces quickly. Overall, the game is very solid, but perhaps not ambitious enough.… Expand
  2. Kanek
    May 13, 2023
    9
    El juego es simplemente mágico, puedes perderte por horas en un área y siempre encontraras algo que hacer , el apartado artístico y musical son simplemente perfectos, el gameplay muy entretenido y con mas secretos por descubrir que la entrega anterior.
    Ahora no se dejen engañar por la gente que anda diciendo que solo reciclaron mapa y assets cosa que muchas compañías hacen pero la    El juego es simplemente mágico, puedes perderte por horas en un área y siempre encontraras algo que hacer , el apartado artístico y musical son simplemente perfectos, el gameplay muy entretenido y con mas secretos por descubrir que la entrega anterior.
    Ahora no se dejen engañar por la gente que anda diciendo que solo reciclaron mapa y assets cosa que muchas compañías hacen pero la diferencia es como las implementas y si, aunque ma base del juego es el mapa anterior ,con todos los añadidos se siente completamente nuevo , las nuevas áreas como las islas flotantes le dan un aire de frescura y el mapa principal, aunque encuentres locaciones familiares no te dejara de dar la sensación de que lo estás explorando por primera vez , la única razón de ponerle 9 es que no me tachen de fanboy XD .Si el juego te llama la atención no lo dudes mas y juégalo, no le hagas caso a todas esas personas que tratan de hundir algo tan maravilloso como lo es esta entrega de Zelda y el que te diga lo contrario es por que no tiene ni idea del
    Juego y son personas que no lo han jugado y ni lo jugaran pos r su odio irracional al éxito de otras compañías    … Expand
  3. sludacris
    May 17, 2023
    9
    Those complaining about the cost versus having "the same map" have either not really given it a try or have grossly underestimated the gigantic amount of time and content put into this game.

    This game is a beast and I can already tell it would take 200 hours to truly find and do everything. 9/10 only because the frame rate issues are inexcusable. There are creative ways to get    Those complaining about the cost versus having "the same map" have either not really given it a try or have grossly underestimated the gigantic amount of time and content put into this game.

    This game is a beast and I can already tell it would take 200 hours to truly find and do everything.

    9/10 only because the frame rate issues are inexcusable. There are creative ways to get around these issues and they decided to go with beauty over performance.    … Expand
  4. fraaaa
    May 15, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you liked Breath of the Wild, you’re gonna like this game; just, don’t jump into this expecting the game to not be a sequel to BotW, because it has been said since the start that it was like this. With that said, the complaints about the world are many times exaggerated: while it is the same Hyrule, lots and lots of stuff have changed, giving the world a new, fresh look. They could’ve added a few more sky islands, but the aesthetic of it is awesome, especially the equivalent of the Great Plateau here (which-in BotW you don’t return to the great plateau, I don’t understand the problem with the sky islands). Weapons breaking has returned, but honestly I don’t see a problem with it - it’s partially solved with a creative way (which is easy to use - open the quick menu, select your weapon, drop it, then fuse. Takes far less than one minute), and weapons breaking add a challenge element to smth that would be stale. Given the immense amount of weapon that are here, it incentivises you to use different kinds of weapons, rather than always using the Master Sword.
    The other abilities are fun, just taking a bit use to. Ultrahand is super useful, especially given the fact it has no cool-down. The ability to build stuff is even more useful - while you need to get used to the rotation mechanic, after you get used to it’s extremely flexible, and almost anything you can think about would work. Sad to see the runes gone, since some were really useful, especially the bomb rune, but it makes sense. The new ability wheel is also faster to use than the old runes menu.

    Speaking of performance, my game seemed to run most of the time at 30FPS, dipping only in dense areas with ultrahand, so perfectly on par with what BotW had. I haven’t gotten to the temples yet, but from what I’ve seen - they’re an upgrade from the Divine Beasts. Cool the new companion mechanism, the new thing of learning combat abilities from other characters, and - they’re not like OoT dungeons but, did really anyone expect those? I’ve played some of the sanctuaries though, and in my opinion they’re far better than BotW: more thoughtful puzzles that incentivise the use of ultrahand, brand new mechanics, etc etc. Worth noting all the quality of life changes which do really improve a lot over BotW: the new menus are far more useful, the new recipe book is useful, batteries are a good addition, and overall are just nice.
    Overall really, I don’t see the points presented by the overly negative reviews: “the game is just like BotW” (it’s a sequel, it uses the same engine, it uses some of its mechanics - MM had this too, sooo…?), “weapons breaking is bad” (so challenge is bad?), “the game should fill all the map at once” (so you already know what there is everywhere? It’s part of the fun of the game going around and exploring as if you were on a real adventure), “stamina should be removed” (isn’t that a challenge too, so you’re incentivised to explore more for shrines to get light orbs?), “this is just a dlc” (perhaps you haven’t seen a BotW dlc, those are 1/20th of what this game is. A DLC should never, ever do as much as what TotK did to BotW, it would simply break continuity, consistency, and be confusing to every people), “the game is easy” (wouldn’t say so, BotW was far far easier. TotK gives you hoarders of improved enemies with new mechanics, new enemy types, the new demonic miasm challenge, like - at the start of the game which is where I am now, you die far far more often in this than BotW), “it doesn’t have the quality” (in a sea of unfinished, rushed, buggy releases by everybody, just to cite one Redfall among the hundreds, TotK runs like a charm on outdated handheld hardware, having great art direction, improved resolution with post processing, while having zero bugs/glitches, unlike those others which do have bugs the moment you boot up the game. Remarkable to have such a polished experience in 2023), “theres no replay value” (let’s forget about - the entirety of the map then? Exploring it, collecting resources, testing your boundaries, etc). Many people do mention many mechanics being the same while not even having the audacity to look at the rest of the game apart from the tutorial game: there aren’t the same armour sets (might be worth taking a look at the Discord server, there’s an entire channel dedicated to new armour, not to mention also all the new paraglider fabrics and new abilities attached to those), there are more combat techniques (you can learn some from scrolls, for example the Yiga earthquake), you don’t gather the champions to just beat ganondorf (they help you through all bosses and through the overworld, far more fetched than BotW), the story is entirely different.    … Expand
  5. Protomario
    May 14, 2023
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - A Riveting Sequel Expanding the Breath of the Wild Universe

    Rating: 9/10 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom takes players on an exhilarating journey set in the vast and immersive world of Hyrule, expanding upon the events of its predecessor, Breath of the Wild. This highly anticipated sequel introduces a captivating storyline filled    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - A Riveting Sequel Expanding the Breath of the Wild Universe

    Rating: 9/10

    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom takes players on an exhilarating journey set in the vast and immersive world of Hyrule, expanding upon the events of its predecessor, Breath of the Wild. This highly anticipated sequel introduces a captivating storyline filled with mystery, ancient ruins, and the struggle against the encroaching "Gloom."

    The game begins as Link and Zelda delve into a secret passage beneath Hyrule Castle, driven by the enigmatic phenomenon known as the Gloom. Unearthing Zonai ruins, the duo discovers murals depicting a great war against the Demon King and the revelation that the Zonai may hold the key to understanding the origins of the royal family.

    As the adventure unfolds, Link and Zelda encounter a mummy bound by Gloom, wielding dark power. A fateful encounter leads to Link's transformation, his arm replaced by a powerful disembodied limb. Joined by the guidance of the ghostly figure Rauru, Link embarks on a quest to restore his strength, reunite with Zelda, and save Hyrule from impending peril.

    The gameplay in Tears of the Kingdom remains faithful to its predecessor, building upon the open-world exploration and dynamic combat mechanics that made Breath of the Wild a beloved title. Additionally, new gameplay elements such as rail grinding, mechanical transport, and the ability to fuse objects with weapons add depth and variety to the experience. The inclusion of Recall, Fuse, Ultrahand, and Ascend runes further expands Link's arsenal and strategic options.

    The development of Tears of the Kingdom has been a highly anticipated process. The decision to create a direct sequel stemmed from the desire to revisit the vast landscape of Breath of the Wild while introducing fresh narratives and gameplay mechanics. The game showcases meticulous attention to detail, with stunning visuals and a richly crafted world that seamlessly blends familiar locations with new discoveries.

    The announcement and subsequent trailers for Tears of the Kingdom generated immense excitement among fans. The continuation of the Breath of the Wild universe, coupled with the promise of an engrossing story and new gameplay elements, has captivated players worldwide.

    Although some details remain undisclosed, such as the possibility of playing as Princess Zelda or multiplayer functionality, the anticipation surrounding Tears of the Kingdom is undeniable. Fans eagerly await the release, eager to embark on another legendary adventure within the beloved world of Hyrule.

    In conclusion, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is poised to be a worthy successor to Breath of the Wild, offering a compelling storyline, exhilarating gameplay, and a visually stunning world to explore. With its captivating lore, engrossing gameplay mechanics, and the promise of a worthy continuation of the beloved franchise, Tears of the Kingdom is a game that Zelda enthusiasts and adventure seekers should not miss.    … Expand
  6. Arct1cSn1per
    May 13, 2023
    9
    It's refreshing for a game not to hold your hand constantly, but I don't think the game should be $70 and there are performance issues. The gameplay is addicting thought IMO and using a game voucher makes it $50 for 2 games. I'd give it an 8.5, but i think rounding up to a 9 is alright.
  7. gatteka
    May 24, 2023
    9
    There is nothing special about this game but it's done really well - game design is solid and polished. It's still interesting to move around the world and just explore areas, craft something etc.
    The story and dialogs are still like from ~2001-2003 ps2 games but it's not that horrible because of the fun gameplay.
  8. ZXSth
    Jun 2, 2023
    9
    A fantastic follow-up to Breath of the Wild that builds on every aspect that game set a precedent for. Tears of the Kingdom is, arguably, a highly derivative sequel - however, it is willing to encourage players to use unorthodox means of solving puzzles, instead of locking players into linear solutions to its various puzzles. It also has an enthralling and spacious open world with plentyA fantastic follow-up to Breath of the Wild that builds on every aspect that game set a precedent for. Tears of the Kingdom is, arguably, a highly derivative sequel - however, it is willing to encourage players to use unorthodox means of solving puzzles, instead of locking players into linear solutions to its various puzzles. It also has an enthralling and spacious open world with plenty of opportunity to explore and discover. It makes its predecessor feel like a stepping stone to this game's majesty.

    As far as criticisms go: I found the game's plot and cutscenes to be mostly vapid and serviceable, barring a few well-delivered lines and powerful moments. However, skipping through them bore no consequences, thankfully. Additionally, the game unapologetically clings to even its more controversial aspects (such as weapon durability), which may alienate anyone who did not enjoy those things in the first game. Having said that, with the widespread appeal Breath of the Wild received, it feels trifling to legitimately critique Tears of the Kingdom for sticking to its guns.

    To put it very succinctly, Tears of the Kingdom is more of Breath of the Wild, but with enough new bells and whistles to help it transcend the simplicity of that game. It possesses many of the same pitfalls and quirks, and while many will likely find that appealing, others may not. However, I believe the widespread appeal of Breath of the Wild likely means that most people will find playing through Tears of the Kingdom to be a thoroughly enjoyable experience.    … Expand
  9. SebMWster
    May 27, 2023
    9
    An absolute must-play if you have a Switch, liked Breath of the WIld, and/or are simply looking for a fantastic experience that will eat away at you for weeks. As a sequel, this game expands on its predecessor in almost every possible way, giving us a wholly reinvigorated map, superior gameplay mechanics, as well as a richer, more active story to digest at our own pace. This level ofAn absolute must-play if you have a Switch, liked Breath of the WIld, and/or are simply looking for a fantastic experience that will eat away at you for weeks. As a sequel, this game expands on its predecessor in almost every possible way, giving us a wholly reinvigorated map, superior gameplay mechanics, as well as a richer, more active story to digest at our own pace. This level of polish in an open world sandbox is a rarity in today's industry, especially on a console that for all intents and purposes should not be able to run the damn thing.

    This game only gets a point off in my book because I do believe the world could have been better developed in the 6 years it had in the oven. Don't get me wrong, there is a TON to do here, but I found the two extra maps, the skies and the depths, to be lacking in one way or another the more I played. The skies, for example, are far too repetitive beyond the starting area, and the depths could've done with two or three more visual environments. However, given everything that is done right in Hyrule proper, this was hardly more than a nagging annoyance at times.

    9/10    … Expand
  10. TheDude222
    May 14, 2023
    9
    I thought I was gonna feel the same about this as I did with Breath of the Wild. I thought BotW showed promise but overall didn't quite get there. This game has absolutely blown me away. Now if Nintendo would stop holding all their devs back with their out of date hardware we could really be in business.
  11. PulseBlue
    Jun 19, 2023
    9
    Practically a masterpiece in every way, the creativity allowed in this game is literally endless, and the exploration is way more varied than Breath of the Wild. My only criticism is some of the voice acting (some un-synced English dubs, Matt Mercer was PERFECT, but I don’t want to ever hear Yunobo utter another word), and the temples were a little short. Other than that, I greatly enjoyedPractically a masterpiece in every way, the creativity allowed in this game is literally endless, and the exploration is way more varied than Breath of the Wild. My only criticism is some of the voice acting (some un-synced English dubs, Matt Mercer was PERFECT, but I don’t want to ever hear Yunobo utter another word), and the temples were a little short. Other than that, I greatly enjoyed my 180-hour journey :)… Expand
  12. XavierGreen
    May 29, 2023
    9
    Juegazo!!! Es un juego casi perfecto, las mecánicas nuevas, la historia del juego, los santuarios, el mismo mapa de BotW pero con muchos cambios, hay que explorar todo de nuevo!!! Nintendo si que sabe hacer su trabajo, me siento un niño jugándolo y eso no tiene precio.
  13. TomMonday
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    Perfect gameplay. Cut scenes are a little plain. And story is just okay. But otherwise a masterpiece.
  14. Anzu-gaming
    May 21, 2023
    9
    Quelle aventure dans la lignée de breath of the wild certes mais quel génie de la part de Nintendo niveau gameplay un must have foncez
  15. edgybravo
    Jul 28, 2023
    9
    Gameplay / 9
    Somethings are amazing like the traversal mechanics and the amount of freedom you have with your building. But basic combat mechanics can be bland and sloppy at times also the camera can be a mess during certain moments.
    Graphics / 8.5 Objectively bad in comparison to many other games like God of War and Forbidden West but it's on far inferior hardware and it's saved by    Gameplay / 9
    Somethings are amazing like the traversal mechanics and the amount of freedom you have with your building. But basic combat mechanics can be bland and sloppy at times also the camera can be a mess during certain moments.

    Graphics / 8.5
    Objectively bad in comparison to many other games like God of War and Forbidden West but it's on far inferior hardware and it's saved by the art style.

    Ost / 9.5
    Incredible is all I can say. Nearly perfect soooo close to being on the level of games like OoT, Witcher 3 and FFX.

    Story / 9
    I think this is the best story in a Zelda game since OoT but the way the story is told and the freedom and open-ended nature of the game actually hurts the narrative. I believe if this story was told in a more direct and more narratively driven way it could potentially be an amazing story.

    Characters / 9
    The characters in Zelda games have this charm to them that makes them likeable and funny even though objectively they are just silly, but you can't help but giggle and like them. Voice acting is superb in Japanese sometimes I feel like I'm watching a Studio Ghibli film. The English voice acting and writing leaves something to be desired which is the main reason I cannot give this category a 10.

    Overall I would say anywhere between a 9-9.5/10 is a fair score for TotK it's one of the best games I've ever played. I have a personal top 100 favorite game of all time list and after a couple months of letting it sit and letting the hype die down. I've officially put Tears of the Kingdom in my top 15 and it's my 3rd favorite Zelda game of all time. I believe if a perfect open world video game exist it would be something like the freedom you get in Totk with the boss designs and combat precision of Elden Ring and the writing and graphical fidelity of God of War.    … Expand
  16. Eprom
    May 14, 2023
    9
    Yes, indeed the hype is real. This is one of the best games of all time. If you like action adventures, you should play this regardless if you are familiar with the Zelda series or not.
  17. OMGItsDango
    May 18, 2023
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Torture of the Koroks.

    Nice to see that the silly low reviews are not having a major impact on the overall score for this absolute masterpiece of a game. Before the release we was aware that TOTK is the sequel to BOTW so why people are complaining about the same map is mind blowing to me, especially when it is quite clear that the map has been expanded and I mean    The Legend of Zelda: Torture of the Koroks.

    Nice to see that the silly low reviews are not having a major impact on the overall score for this absolute masterpiece of a game.

    Before the release we was aware that TOTK is the sequel to BOTW so why people are complaining about the same map is mind blowing to me, especially when it is quite clear that the map has been expanded and I mean EXPANDED, to the point where I am still happy to travel and explore areas that I already explored in BOTW, I will admit that sometimes exploring the main land can get a little boring ( at times ) but the new areas and altered regions definitely help with rectifying this issue.

    The weapons system, yes this may be frustrating at times but let's be honest, for this to be the main reason to give this game a bad score is because these people don't like a challenge, plus it pushes the player to explore more of the map and find new weapons so that is a win.

    So far my only personal complaint ( which is why I have knocked a point off my score ) is the new dungeons, I like that they have tried to keep the traditional dungeons but they don't give off the same feeling that I would experience in something like Windwakers Dragon Roost Cavern and the Tower of the Gods, or the Twilight Princess Temple of time and palace of twilight... the dungeons in TOTK feel rushed, I found them fairly easy and quick to complete.
    I miss the old compass, mini bosses and boss keys, I feel like these made a Zelda game and would probably of given TOTK a record breaking score.

    Graphics seem to match that of the graphics in BOTW which still to this day has proven to be one of the most visually stunning games on the Nintendo Switches outdated Hardware.

    Again going back to the Switches Hardware, I expected a few frame rate drops but I was honestly Shocked with how quite smooth the game is overall! we have a console that released in 2017 and I somehow can drop from the Skylands directly down into the depths without hardly any performance issues! fantastic work guys!

    The new building mechanic is a very nice touch... does not necessarily feel Zelda-ish but I am having way too much fun with it to care about that in all honesty.

    Loving the new variety in enemies/ bosses

    The memory missions are a step up from BOTW.

    Music as always with any Zelda title is a masterpiece.
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    Can't get enough of the Shrine puzzles! each one is challenging in its own way.

    Breath-taking story!

    Thank you for reading my review, DEATH TO THE KOROKS!    … Expand
  18. 519MaLoNeY
    May 15, 2023
    9
    I can’t exactly pin point what it is that makes this more enjoyable than BOTW for me but it definitely is. The core gameplay and world/lore and battle mechanics is the same and is outstanding as always. Although the game literally looks “brighter” it’s got a brighter feel to it too that’s hard to put into words or actually convey. The dynamic environment is noticeable straight away and hasI can’t exactly pin point what it is that makes this more enjoyable than BOTW for me but it definitely is. The core gameplay and world/lore and battle mechanics is the same and is outstanding as always. Although the game literally looks “brighter” it’s got a brighter feel to it too that’s hard to put into words or actually convey. The dynamic environment is noticeable straight away and has a more visceral feel to it than BoTW. I thought building things with Ultrahand was gonna be dumb and/or not enjoyable but I was wrong, it’s very fun and actually feels worthwhile most of the time. Maybe it’s because I haven’t played it for 100+ hours yet and I’m not bored but the new abilities are WAY more fun and intriguing than in the previous game imo. Overall it’s a phenomenal game and I’ve been having such a great experience playing it.… Expand
  19. JT1991
    May 14, 2023
    9
    Absolutely jaw dropping what they have done with 2015 technology. Game is great. While the delivery of the story is meh, the story and events are awesome. The boss battles are unique and engaging. I highly anticipate DLC and can't wait till mast mode to dive in again.
  20. fanmadeendings
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    This isn't as mind blowing as BotW, as it was revolutionary, where as this is evolutionary. Other than that, it's everything you could want in a sequel - Maybe a little too formulaic.
  21. brownskY
    May 14, 2023
    9
    Después de mis primeras 10 horas de juego, debo decir que en ningún momento me he sentido jugando alguna historia adicional del BOTW, nuevas locaciones, nuevos enemigos, santuarios más desafiantes y dificultad un poco más elevada. El basto mapa que se se incluyen con las islas celestes, subsuelo y cuevas, hacen que la experiencia para jugadores antiguas sea innovadora. El único detalle queDespués de mis primeras 10 horas de juego, debo decir que en ningún momento me he sentido jugando alguna historia adicional del BOTW, nuevas locaciones, nuevos enemigos, santuarios más desafiantes y dificultad un poco más elevada. El basto mapa que se se incluyen con las islas celestes, subsuelo y cuevas, hacen que la experiencia para jugadores antiguas sea innovadora. El único detalle que tiene el juego, es el rendimiento en algunas partes del gameplay, la caída de frames cuando hay muchos enemigos o cuando se usa alguna habilidad. De todas maneras es un elemento que se puede mejorar en una consola futura. En sí, el juego es una obra maestra junto con su banda sonora exquisita.… Expand
  22. ElSmasher
    May 20, 2023
    9
    Tears of the Kingdom continues in the wake of its iconic predecessor that revolutionized the genre. Without going through 4 paths, the sequel of Breath of the Wild is a total success and is better than its prequel in almost any point. Some may blame him for not adding his own stone to the building in the world of video games, and the artistic direction is even more muddled than before toTears of the Kingdom continues in the wake of its iconic predecessor that revolutionized the genre. Without going through 4 paths, the sequel of Breath of the Wild is a total success and is better than its prequel in almost any point. Some may blame him for not adding his own stone to the building in the world of video games, and the artistic direction is even more muddled than before to hide the technical aspects that struggle to make the game wonderful to play. But let’s be honest, the game is 3 times more interesting and has 3 times more lifespan and a narrative more than well done so that it is not his MUST-PLAY.… Expand
  23. Maradum
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Zelda TotK is a direct sequel to Breath of the Wild. It uses the same map of Hyrule, but changes so many areas, adds caves, adds Sky Islands and a completely new 3rd aspect that was not shown before. It is an absolute massive game and one of the best open worlds ever created.

    The exploration and adventure aspect of the game is its biggest strength. The new abilities, especially the    Zelda TotK is a direct sequel to Breath of the Wild. It uses the same map of Hyrule, but changes so many areas, adds caves, adds Sky Islands and a completely new 3rd aspect that was not shown before. It is an absolute massive game and one of the best open worlds ever created.

    The exploration and adventure aspect of the game is its biggest strength. The new abilities, especially the building function via Ultra Hand, gives you one of the best sandbox experiences ever. There are almost no limits to what you can do and the physics in the game are something I have never seen before.

    It also tackles some of the issues BotW had: The world is way more dense, the new temples are much more fun than the Divine Beasts – even though they still dont reach the highest hights of older Zelda game dungeons. Weapon durability is still in the game, however due to the fuse ability it feels way less tedious. Its actually fun to create new weapon combinations. The story overall is stronger than in BotW, with some great story telling, however its still very surface level – but it still has some emotional peaks.

    One of the weakest aspects that hasnt changed at all from BotW is the combat itself. It still feels clunky, very little options and no new tricks here. Overall, an amazing game, an amazing entry in the Zelda series and one of the must pure fun games I played in the last years.    … Expand
  24. yangfanhong
    May 27, 2023
    9
    Even greater gameplay than Breath of the Wild with constructive function. And the story is a big advance.
  25. lesiuML
    May 30, 2023
    9
    Definitely must play for everyone who love exploration games! Stunning achievement to run such gorgeous game on switch.

    - At first, I thought that this game would be just a DLC for BOTW, but I was so wrong. A lot of things have been changed and added. Yes, it is very similar to BOTW, but as a sequel, it's much more polished and way better. In my opinion, anyone playing Zelda on PC, on    Definitely must play for everyone who love exploration games! Stunning achievement to run such gorgeous game on switch.

    - At first, I thought that this game would be just a DLC for BOTW, but I was so wrong. A lot of things have been changed and added. Yes, it is very similar to BOTW, but as a sequel, it's much more polished and way better. In my opinion, anyone playing Zelda on PC, on an emulator, will never understand how amazing this game is and How hard could it be for developers to make such a game on Switch run as well as it is running! Alright, there are some drops, but we must remember that this is a really incredible achievement to make such a big and detailed open world game for that weak console.

    - In times when every game is treating players like idiots, Zelda is showing everyone how to treat players with respect and how to give them amazing tools to just do whatever they want in a created environment without fear that someone will be lost. By creating so many amazing places, items, and combinations of crafting, it's easy to never see it all and it's an amazing feeling to find something new online!    … Expand
  26. Damigamermxus
    May 28, 2023
    9
    I’m 70 hours into this game and I’m loving it like Breath of the Wild. If you liked that game you will love this sequel too. And it doesn’t feel like a $70 DLC like a lot of idi0ts are saying on social media. This game is expanded and a lot of things have changed compared to BOTW and with a lot of Sky Islands and a huge open world in the depths. And a lot things has improved from BOTW andI’m 70 hours into this game and I’m loving it like Breath of the Wild. If you liked that game you will love this sequel too. And it doesn’t feel like a $70 DLC like a lot of idi0ts are saying on social media. This game is expanded and a lot of things have changed compared to BOTW and with a lot of Sky Islands and a huge open world in the depths. And a lot things has improved from BOTW and the game feels longer than BOTW. So its not just a DLC, don’t listen to the as$holes that gave this game a 0-7 just saying its a $70 DLC or “grAphIcS sUcK and iTs 30fPs” The game is a true Masterpiece and it really feels like s Sequel of the most successful game of 2017. It’s really worth the $70 bucks… Expand
  27. Rafarodfer
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Esse jogo conseguiu ser melhor que seu antecessor, novas habilidades, mapa maior com muitos segredos e novidades, narrativa maravilhosa e emocionante, jogabilidade precisa que combinada com as novas habilidades possibilitam uma infinidade de possibilidades recompensando os jogadores mais habilidosos e criativos. Visualmente o jogo é super competente artisticamente, mas queria muito poderEsse jogo conseguiu ser melhor que seu antecessor, novas habilidades, mapa maior com muitos segredos e novidades, narrativa maravilhosa e emocionante, jogabilidade precisa que combinada com as novas habilidades possibilitam uma infinidade de possibilidades recompensando os jogadores mais habilidosos e criativos. Visualmente o jogo é super competente artisticamente, mas queria muito poder jogar esse jogo com uma resolução mais alta e com uma taxa de quadros mais fixa. Em alguns momentos tive problemas com quedas na taxa de quadros, tirando a imersão no jogo, pois essas quedas me incomodam bastante. No geral esse jogo estrega uma experiência divertida, desperta a curiosidade, a criatividade e no final o jogador é recompensado com combates desafiadores e um desfecho épico e emocionante da narrativa. Imperdível!… Expand
  28. Chronocals99
    May 14, 2023
    9
    It has been a great game sad they use a lot of the same map but the changes and the history of each place developments so far is has been soo great
  29. SewAwOw
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    В общем и целом, та же ботва, но во всех без исключения спектах больше и лучше. Очень и очень годно. Некоторые косячки есть, но не критичные. Надеюсь, следующую зельду придется ждать менее шести лет)
  30. Gorgoton
    Jun 20, 2023
    9
    This game is awesome. I wouldn't say it is perfect but it's definitely one of the best open world games out there. Everything is connected and feels at the right place. There is just endless exploration in this world. I didn't play Breath of the Wild at the time so I can't say if TOTK is far better than this one, but I guess it is certainly a great continuation, I would say. The only thingThis game is awesome. I wouldn't say it is perfect but it's definitely one of the best open world games out there. Everything is connected and feels at the right place. There is just endless exploration in this world. I didn't play Breath of the Wild at the time so I can't say if TOTK is far better than this one, but I guess it is certainly a great continuation, I would say. The only thing that annoyed me a little was the close combat mechanics that I found a bit off/imprecise. I would also like Nintendo to add more voiceover for their characters instead of relying almost all the time on text pop-ups... Anyway, the 150 hours I spent in Hyrule were absolutely worth it and I'm not even done with the 100%. In my eyes, this game is a 9/10, totally recommend it.… Expand
  31. dracf
    Jun 24, 2023
    9
    To me this game feels like the definitive version of Breath of The Wild that I happily spent 70 Euros for.

    The new mechanics make it a masterpiece. Everything is way better than before and after this you will never be able to go back to Breath of the Wild Hyrule again. I am deducting 1 point as "The Depths" absolutely did not work for me. To me they are on the same enjoyment level as    To me this game feels like the definitive version of Breath of The Wild that I happily spent 70 Euros for.

    The new mechanics make it a masterpiece. Everything is way better than before and after this you will never be able to go back to Breath of the Wild Hyrule again.

    I am deducting 1 point as "The Depths" absolutely did not work for me. To me they are on the same enjoyment level as sailing in "Wind Waker". However, Nintendo know what they are doing by making them sort of optional. I spent 100+ hrs on the game above ground and only went "down there" for a few hrs when it was mandatory for the main story.    … Expand
  32. Anjamal
    Jun 3, 2023
    9
    Breath of the Wild but even better. The abilities were better and so were the puzzles. Would be a 10 but sky islands felt a little bland and depths weren't very enjoyable. Fire Temple sucked ass.
  33. Xenomorph_kills
    May 14, 2023
    9
    The Abilities are way more fun to play with than in BOTW. The story revolves around an exciting mystery. Simple user friendly changes make this better than BOTW in almost all aspects. It’s a must get for any switch owner.
  34. DieterU
    Aug 30, 2023
    9
    Why was everyone in this game so HOT it literally made no sense. Zelda, Link, Ganondorf, Sidon, Mineru, Sonia, Rauru, Paya, Urbosa, and Tauro were all major baddie alert status. And yeah all of Link's abilities were super fun to use and the exploration was fun and everything was good. The story was a lot better than in botw, although it still wasn't the main focus yk? The main boss fightsWhy was everyone in this game so HOT it literally made no sense. Zelda, Link, Ganondorf, Sidon, Mineru, Sonia, Rauru, Paya, Urbosa, and Tauro were all major baddie alert status. And yeah all of Link's abilities were super fun to use and the exploration was fun and everything was good. The story was a lot better than in botw, although it still wasn't the main focus yk? The main boss fights and dungeons also felt like a major upgrade from botw, although the dungeon puzzles still weren't to the level of something like A Link to the Past, so I would've liked some more interesting puzzles. Considering that link had such interesting abilities in this game, they could have had Portal level puzzles if they wanted to tbh, although I guess they wanted to keep the game accessible to younger kids too. Another thing I would've liked is if they had more challenging shrines and also some more spots in the overworld to really use Link's abilities. Like mainly I would just use recall every once in a wall to throw a boulder back at an enemy or I might use ultrahand to make the world's most simplistic boat, but i feel like they could've had more interesting puzzles link might just come across in the environment that would make the player think a bit further outside of the box. But that's a pretty minor complaint, and it was overall a really really enjoyable experience.… Expand
  35. GatsbyQuiet
    May 15, 2023
    9
    Perfect game only switch hardware is a problem.
    I have a ton of fun to play.
  36. yamaci17
    Jul 10, 2023
    9
    The first game was already a unique experience but they somehow managed to one up that one with a more robust and interesting story, hence I put it in front of BoTW already. And since BoTW was already at very high ranks on my lists, naturally this game found its firm place among the games I consider very best. They did their best in changing and twisting the world so that it is not boringThe first game was already a unique experience but they somehow managed to one up that one with a more robust and interesting story, hence I put it in front of BoTW already. And since BoTW was already at very high ranks on my lists, naturally this game found its firm place among the games I consider very best. They did their best in changing and twisting the world so that it is not boring to revisit them. Well, I was burnt out at some point but found out it's just general "open world" exhaustion (which actually causes me to avoid such type of open world games as much as possible). But Zelda gets a pass due to its unique world building, mechanics, combat and with the new Fuse mechanic and Zonaite devices, mowing down enemies were never this fun. It allows for creative decisions, and each combat is a unique one that plays out differently.

    I have to say some dungeons are much much better than the best BotW has to offer, but its lows are lower than BotW also. I don't remember not liking any of the Divine Beast dungeons but I genuinely disliked and Zora and Rito dungeons. Gerudo and Goron dungeons however were well crafted and I had a lot of fun exploring them. I also liked the initial "warm up" quests that leads you to these dungeons, much more so than the Botw. Actually I very much liked all 4 lead-up quests for dungeons.    … Expand
  37. ALGhoul
    May 13, 2023
    9
    And so... I was waiting for this game with great impatience... In recent weeks, I was very afraid that it would turn out to be something like "DLC for full price" (since the graphics are not much different from Breath of the Wild). However, the game is very pleasantly surprised.
    I won’t drag out my review too much, I’ll just go point by point.
    ___ Graphic: Let's take into account that    And so... I was waiting for this game with great impatience... In recent weeks, I was very afraid that it would turn out to be something like "DLC for full price" (since the graphics are not much different from Breath of the Wild). However, the game is very pleasantly surprised.
    I won’t drag out my review too much, I’ll just go point by point.
    ___
    Graphic:
    Let's take into account that the game was released on the console with a mobile SoC, 2015 release, NVidia Tegra X1. Therefore, within the framework of this game system, the graphics are somewhere between "good" and "well, it could have been better."
    My score for the graphic: 7/10
    ___
    Plot:
    About the plot, without spoilers, it will not be possible to tell normally. I can say one thing, this game, like the previous one, has a very simple, but, however, pleasant plot.
    My score for the story: 8/10
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    Sound and Music:
    I won't even write anything here. As always, this aspect of game development, at Nintendo, is beyond praise.
    My rating for sound and music: 10/10
    ___
    Gameplay:
    Completely redesigned gameplay based on new mechanics with the addition of the basic mechanics from the previous game is simply breathtaking. It would take too long to describe. Try it yourself, you won't regret it.
    My gameplay score: 10/10
    ___
    Outcome:
    The game is recommended for purchase and passage for absolutely everyone, without exception. Playing Tears of the Kingdom, you will get great pleasure from the process of passing.
    Again, the game is a must-play.
    Final score: 8.75/10
    ___    … Expand
  38. Rixalot
    Sep 4, 2023
    9
    One of the most enjoyable games I have ever played. Loved the cell shade art style and the lively villages full of interesting people. The open world is full of interest. Many times I set out to do something, but found myself wandering around from place to place, checking out various things that caught my interest in the open world and completely forgot about my original objective.One of the most enjoyable games I have ever played. Loved the cell shade art style and the lively villages full of interesting people. The open world is full of interest. Many times I set out to do something, but found myself wandering around from place to place, checking out various things that caught my interest in the open world and completely forgot about my original objective. Controls are smooth and precise, but takes a while to get a grip on how to use all of the abilities. I was probably 30hrs in before I was comfortably using the abilities, and still messed it up from time to time throughout the game. The user interface was much improved over Breath of the Wild, but could have used further quality of life enhancements such as remembering favorites for crafting a fire with pine cone or only showing relevant items for cooking, fusing to arrows instead of managing large menus with each item every time. Music is amazing. It really enhanced the feel of each place you visit and gave each space an identity. Performance was not bad as well, I didn't experience any crashes or major glitches. The only issue I had performance-wise was the frame rate dropped quite a bit, especially in areas with lots of vegetation. Overall, could not recommend this game enough whether you are a open world sandbox fan, or want to try one out for the first time. Anyone who liked Breath of the Wild should be pleased with all that was built on top of it with Tears of the Kingdom.… Expand
  39. JonaSCX
    Aug 3, 2023
    9
    Un juego casi perfecto a mi parecer, lleva las mecanicas del anterior al limite, nos entrega un mundo en donde no nos movemos del viejo hyrule pero en esta ocasion contamos con tres capas o niveles de superficie que explorar, una locura, 140 horas me han servido para descubir el 60% de misterios que oculta este juego, en donde hay que admitir que la historia toma cierto peso para lo queUn juego casi perfecto a mi parecer, lleva las mecanicas del anterior al limite, nos entrega un mundo en donde no nos movemos del viejo hyrule pero en esta ocasion contamos con tres capas o niveles de superficie que explorar, una locura, 140 horas me han servido para descubir el 60% de misterios que oculta este juego, en donde hay que admitir que la historia toma cierto peso para lo que sera el futuro de la trama, pero aun asi hay algo que me sigue dando vueltas en la cabeza. Me cuesta mucho creer que los sucesos del juego anterior se ignoren tan descaradamente en todo el juego, puedo llegar a entenderlo por cuestiones de guion o de simplemente adaptar el juego al publico pero me sigue pareciendo que aun haber una notable progresion en el mundo en cuanto a asu secuela se refiere, me siento como si realmente nunca hubiera estado en ese mismo continente en la entrega anterior, ahora, esto es pura divagacion mia, realmente no se si decir si algo bueno o malo, por eso la nota tan alta.
    Realmente creo que hay poco que escribir despues de lo que millones vivimos con el primero juego, simplemente Nintendo lo volvio a hacer.    … Expand
  40. Dzac98
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    The advantages have already been explained by anyone, and I understand the various 10s. However, I can't give a 10 especially because of its extreme length. The variety of situations and gameplay it offers is enormous and easily justifies over 100 hours of play. But to thoroughly explore every corner of the map, it requires many many more. I've played over 100 hours, but I've only coveredThe advantages have already been explained by anyone, and I understand the various 10s. However, I can't give a 10 especially because of its extreme length. The variety of situations and gameplay it offers is enormous and easily justifies over 100 hours of play. But to thoroughly explore every corner of the map, it requires many many more. I've played over 100 hours, but I've only covered 3/5 of the map, and the incentives to keep playing are there, but certainly not to go on for another 60-70 hours. I would have preferred it to be more concise… Expand
  41. GLDJNG
    May 24, 2023
    9
    This is how you create a world that is fun and exciting to explore. It's about physics, solving puzzles and not handholding the player.
  42. Gaspar1919
    May 13, 2023
    9
    Simplemente espectacular. Pueden juzgarlo por ser continuista o llamarlo DLC. Pero la verdad es que deja a su predecesor a la altura de una prueba, de una demo.
  43. Richard_dias
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    Really loved this one! The main reason I don't give a 10 is for the fact that the game don't even hold a steady 30 fps on the Switch. I was basically forced to put the Switch away and play the game on PC.
    Also, I don't think Nintendo should do a Zelda game with mumblings instead of voiceovers in 2023, and the lack of a Portuguese translation is just dumb! I can play it in English no    Really loved this one! The main reason I don't give a 10 is for the fact that the game don't even hold a steady 30 fps on the Switch. I was basically forced to put the Switch away and play the game on PC.
    Also, I don't think Nintendo should do a Zelda game with mumblings instead of voiceovers in 2023, and the lack of a Portuguese translation is just dumb! I can play it in English no problem, but most of my countrymen cannot.    … Expand
  44. Eclain
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first impression i was like so annoyed to build something to achieve goals you’re facing it.. but after first hours, after you’re getting used with this idea, it was a fun to create things without expecting it.
    The annoying part is also there: there’s some big dungeons where you’re forced to ‘unlock’ 5 keys and to defeat bosses.. in some situations you’re got annoyed losing your way in mazed dungeon. .. but after all, I’ve played more hours than previous Breath of the wild already. It’s addictive to discover, exploring a whole new world of Hyrule    … Expand
  45. 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
  46. chilanzar2
    May 13, 2023
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom is a worthy follow-up to Breath of The Wild. Nintendo made what is seemingly impossible: they managed to make the same world fun to explore again. Speaking of the world, the only thing left unchanged is the general geography. Each location is filled with tons of new content. And the way you explore was changed greatly. New abilities give you soThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom is a worthy follow-up to Breath of The Wild. Nintendo made what is seemingly impossible: they managed to make the same world fun to explore again. Speaking of the world, the only thing left unchanged is the general geography. Each location is filled with tons of new content. And the way you explore was changed greatly. New abilities give you so much freedom and diversity of exploration. Time-to-time gameplay is extremely fun and greatly improved from BoTW. Fuse ability brings combat to the next level, giving you complete freedom over your arsenal. The sheer amount of possibilities of weapons you can create is mind-blowing. Ultrahand ability is an extremely powerful tool when it comes to exploration and puzzle solving. Even Ascend, seemingly the most simple ability you have, is actually very useful and is used way more often than you can imagine. The only problem with this game is performance. This game is another reminder that the Switch is 6 years old. Even Nintendo themselves can't make games run flawlessly on their own console. If Breath of The Wild had rare FPS drops at specific places, like the Korok Forest, framerate drops in Tears of The Kingdom occur way more often and it's noticeable. Overall, this game is a great fun that will be relevant, referenced and looked up to over the years, just like BoTW was.… Expand
  47. Dreyne
    May 14, 2023
    9
    This game is great. The reason I won't give it a full 10 is because of minor issues with framerate but other than that it's a great game imo. The ultrahand and fuse ability are top notch.
  48. nep321
    Sep 7, 2023
    9
    While much of the game felt like I was replaying Breath of the Wild, it really started to grow on me the more I played. The world is largely the same as in BotW but with some significant modifications for the better. I didn't care too much for the sky, but rather enjoyed exploring the depths, which is eerie and huge. The shrines were much fun and focused on solving puzzles. The weaponWhile much of the game felt like I was replaying Breath of the Wild, it really started to grow on me the more I played. The world is largely the same as in BotW but with some significant modifications for the better. I didn't care too much for the sky, but rather enjoyed exploring the depths, which is eerie and huge. The shrines were much fun and focused on solving puzzles. The weapon durability is annoying, however, it does encourage you to use different weapons, which can be fun when using the fuse ability to modify them. Ultra hand is cool and adds a whole new dimension to the gameplay; it's not a gimmick and is quite useful.

    The game doesn't have traditional temples, but I do feel that it makes up for that by having an interesting world full of different regions, numerous shrines and also wells, which is a new staple for the series. Traversal is quite good even without the need to use a horse. The horses are difficult to control anyway.

    The game offers a LOT of side adventures, side quests and shrine quests. I generally focused on the main game but did one or two dozen side quests here and there. This is the first ever main Zelda game to feature voice acting. The voice acting is okay; nothing special. As usual, Link doesn't talk.

    The graphics are slightly improved over BotW but not by much. The game may appear graphically outdated compared to other games on other platforms, but overall it looks fine and nice. The frame rate could be better though.

    Many assets from BotW are indeed recycled for TotK, such as musical pieces, certain characters, flora and fauna, items and enemies. I really think that this, and the fact that there are no traditional temples, is ultimately what prevents me from giving this game a 10. But it makes up for it by having plenty of new things like the depths, the sky, new abilities, etc.    … Expand
  49. KatanaJoe89
    May 16, 2023
    9
    It improves upon everything. Better story and more freedom offered here with improvements made to the combat and the lock on system
  50. Rekiex
    May 13, 2023
    9
    What BOTW always wanted to be and never could, if you liked that one, you will love this one.
  51. Slashgr
    May 16, 2023
    9
    There's just not a lot to say about this game. I am a gamer since ps1. Finished a lot of games, GREAT games. It's really hard for me nowadays to find games that can grab my attention. But Tears of the Kingdom clearly did. I was not so sure about this one because i fear its gonna be another breath of the wild, it is , but its also so much more. It's old but its also new. Its great!!!! MyThere's just not a lot to say about this game. I am a gamer since ps1. Finished a lot of games, GREAT games. It's really hard for me nowadays to find games that can grab my attention. But Tears of the Kingdom clearly did. I was not so sure about this one because i fear its gonna be another breath of the wild, it is , but its also so much more. It's old but its also new. Its great!!!! My score is 9, no game is a ten.… Expand
  52. BumbleBear
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    overall very good shrine design and the blueprint is just a lot of fun. Only thing that ns switch is not up to this masterpiece.
  53. Wretic
    May 15, 2023
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom takes players on a captivating adventure that will leave them spellbound. This enchanting game draws inspiration from historical events and seamlessly weaves them into a fantasy masterpiece. It's a testament to the craftsmanship of the developers, who have created a truly immersive experience.

    In this latest installment of the beloved franchise,    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom takes players on a captivating adventure that will leave them spellbound. This enchanting game draws inspiration from historical events and seamlessly weaves them into a fantasy masterpiece. It's a testament to the craftsmanship of the developers, who have created a truly immersive experience.

    In this latest installment of the beloved franchise, players are transported to a world where wrongdoing hides beneath the surface. The game's narrative unfolds gradually, akin to a compelling crime novel. It skillfully combines action, mystery, and subtle storytelling to engage players from start to finish.

    Visually, Tears of the Kingdom is a treat for the eyes. The stunning visuals, immerse players in a world that oozes awe-inspiring beauty. Coupled with an enchanting musical score, the game creates an atmosphere that evokes a sense of wonder and magic.

    What sets Tears of the Kingdom apart is its exceptional gameplay. Packed with intricate puzzles and thrilling action, players are constantly challenged and rewarded for their skills and problem-solving abilities. The game strikes a perfect balance between combat and exploration, offering moments of intense excitement alongside serene moments of reflection.

    In summary, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a must-play game that combines historical inspiration with pure fantasy magic. With its captivating narrative, breathtaking visuals, and engaging gameplay, it offers an unforgettable experience for both longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise.    … Expand
  54. GW96
    May 24, 2023
    9
    As someone that has grown up playing the legend of Zelda starting with ocarina of time, I have loved seeing the years of maturing the series has gone through. Of all the Nintendo IP, Zelda has the richest lore and story to tell about an endless cycle of existence between the princess, the hero, and the demon king.

    It is this rich lore that, I believe, has given the Zelda franchise the    As someone that has grown up playing the legend of Zelda starting with ocarina of time, I have loved seeing the years of maturing the series has gone through. Of all the Nintendo IP, Zelda has the richest lore and story to tell about an endless cycle of existence between the princess, the hero, and the demon king.

    It is this rich lore that, I believe, has given the Zelda franchise the long life it has. A captivating world and history with rich story telling and compelling characters that you fall in love with every time they a reborn into the kingdom of hyrule.

    TOTK has done everything right in recapturing my love for this version of Link, Zelda and their fight against Gannon. I intentionally avoided almost all trailers and gameplay so that I could go into this game as blind as possible.

    I feel like a lot of people, I was both excited and skeptical about jumping back into the same landscape that I had already played for well over 100 hours in BOTW. Excited to continue to see this version of Link and Zelda when historically we would have moved on to a different version. And skeptical for the same reason...we are returning to the same map.

    Even with the early trailer showing that the sky was going to be a part of the gameplay, I was still skeptical with the thought that it was cool to have the sky be an element in the game, but how much can they really do with the same map? Knowing that the Switch hardware is SO limited and that it seemed like BOTW was already pushing it to max capacity, I didn't really think you could do much more. And I was very pleasantly surprised at how wrong I was.

    Stepping out onto the ledge in the first sky island at the start of TOTK reignited the excitement I remember feeling at the beginning of BOTW when you walk out of the cave onto the hill, looking over a broken and wild hyrule. And it makes sense that they would take this route. How could you top the opening to BOTW? Easy...you do the same thing but 20k feet high. Jumping out and falling through the air landing into a pool of water below had my jaw drop and brought such a sense of wonder to the world laid out in front of me. Even knowing below me was a similar landscape, I couldn't wait to get to the ground level.

    Reaching the ground and truly starting the story ended up being exciting because of all the changes I was already seeing and also comforting since there were familiar things around me that I had poured so much time into before. And seeing a grown version of Purah brought it all together perfectly! I couldn't help but smile at every turn during the start of the game. Even with coming back to the same Hyrule, there was still this sense of unknown simply because we have never had a true Zelda sequel. What happens after you save the kingdom? How do the relationships you made adapt and grow after the credits roll?

    As I explored the ground level I slowly started to realize how densely packed this game truly is. When I read that Nintendo had wanted to add a lot of features to BOTW but couldn't due to Wii U hardware limitations, I never thought they meant this much...especially on the switch hardware! Interactions, side quests, passing people on the road, raiding enemy camps, CAVES EVERYWHERE, wells to jump into in nearly every town, it was all packed into this game!

    As I revisited some locations like a large tree stump to collect a korok seed I was surprised at what I found. In BOTW it was simply a flat stump but in TOTK there is now a massive whole in the stump that leads to a HUGE cave/root system that I spent 15-20 min looking over every corner of.

    And I haven't even mentioned The Depths!! Having no idea this was in the game (again didn't watch a trailer if they mentioned it there) I came across one of the gloom Pitts with a seeming bottomless chasm. Seeing no indication that I couldn't go in I decided to jump. My jaw DROPPED by how far I fell and as it got pitch black I tried to figure out what the heck just happened. Then I discovered there is a THIRD whole map in this game. Not just the ground or the sky but a subterranean level!?

    I have put in close to 30 hours playing which is less than a lot out there and in that 30 I feel like I have barely scratched the surface...actually I haven't even scratched the surface. I still have a large portion of all three maps that remain unexplored.

    What I love about TOTK is that Nintendo has expanded so much on top of the open world design of BOTW. It's not about having an arrow at the top of your screen or knowing the exact spot of where to go for the next side quest, it is exploration in its purest form. Here is a map with some rough guide points for the story you are playing...everything else is yours to explore.

    In a gaming culture that continues to be full of bloated open world games that release in a broken state and hold the players had at every turn, here is a game that builds on top of its foundation in the best way possible    … Expand
  55. sebask8tan
    May 14, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una juego gigante , al ir por una misión te pierdes encontrando cosas nuevas, el sub suelo es gigante… Expand
  56. Voltaico
    May 14, 2023
    9
    Incredible game. A masterpiece. Maybe the best one that I have played. I rated 9 only because some minor fps and hardware performance issues.
  57. Alexresevl86
    May 25, 2023
    9
    The game is an evolution of Breath of the wild, it may be the same map, but now you can explore the sky and the depths underground, it keeps the same magic of getting you out of the path to go and investigate something you saw in the horizon, the game looks crispier and textures are a little bit better than botw, the only problem is the performance, it holds 30 fps most of the time but theThe game is an evolution of Breath of the wild, it may be the same map, but now you can explore the sky and the depths underground, it keeps the same magic of getting you out of the path to go and investigate something you saw in the horizon, the game looks crispier and textures are a little bit better than botw, the only problem is the performance, it holds 30 fps most of the time but the performance gets a hit when you are using the new skills (ultra hand, fuse, ascend and recall) if we understand that the Switch hardware is not a powerhouse, we can give that to Nintendo, but if they can release a new update to at least fix the performance hit when using the new set of skills, that would be great, Tears of the Kingdom is a good evolution of the previous game and tries to give you more lore and works the story of hyrule in a good way, it could be a 10 but due to the performance issues, I'll give it a 9.… Expand
  58. NitL7
    May 13, 2023
    9
    Nice and wonderful game.... I lived and I live a great experience... a more advanced systemic gameplay than BOTW... that I haven't replayed for 5-6 years with my 300 hrs.. that I'm going to exceed with this one ❤️ ‍
  59. HellDiamond
    Jul 3, 2023
    9
    Best game i played in 2023 so far.
    The game ist verry fun and there ist a lot to do. and i mean a lot.
    Some of the aspects are rebooted from BOTW. And BOTW was all new so thats why its a 9/10.
    Overall ist a great expirience for player who like sandbox / Builing / collecting games.
    Not a game for everyone but for me its the game of the year!
  60. Mene0
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    This game is fantastic. The scope of it is absurd: so many times I couldn't believe just how big it was and how I could see so far into the distance and know I could go there without a single loadtime. Then there is the fact that there is a whole area of the same size underground and a much smaller but still great area in the sky and is becomes almost unbelievable that this is running onThis game is fantastic. The scope of it is absurd: so many times I couldn't believe just how big it was and how I could see so far into the distance and know I could go there without a single loadtime. Then there is the fact that there is a whole area of the same size underground and a much smaller but still great area in the sky and is becomes almost unbelievable that this is running on the Switch.
    Still, that is not without its problems, as the game is 30 fps with constant framedrops, which is a shame, as it really detracts from the experience.
    Nevertheless, this is a world worth exploring. There are NPCs and field bosses and interesting quests at every turn. You 100% get sidetracked all the time because there is just so much to do.
    The physics are impressive. So many shrines rely on you solving puzzles and they can all be "cheated" by exploiting the game's systems, it is wild and sparks creativity.
    The building mechanic is quite impressive as well, but I have to say a lot of the time it is difficult to make it work. A lot of the contraptions are kinda wonky and it takes a long time to build something more stable, especially without autobuild just doing it for you out of the schematics.
    The companion mechanic is kinda bad, it seems half-baked. Activating their abilities should be tied to a menu, instead of you having to turn the camera to find and run all the way to them whilemashing A, and they should help out in combat more. I don't know if it's a better mechanic than the abilities in BotW.
    The story is a bit mixed. It's good, but very repeated from BotW and due to the non-linear aspect of the game, you kinda have the same experience(story-wise) whenever you do a regional main quest, the characters don't react to the things you already know, which is especially jarring after you learn about what happened to Zelda.
    However...the ending is superb. From the moment the Ganondorf fight starts to the end, it is just out of this world. Both great in scope but also a tearjerker. I have not felt this good after a game ending in a long while.
    All in all, a fantastic game, worth of all the praise and will be remembered as one of the great titles of the Switch.    … Expand
  61. Zfong4
    Jun 30, 2023
    9
    Amazing game that defines open world exploration.

    The only drawback is the repetitiveness of the sky islands and depths.
  62. Umil205
    May 17, 2023
    9
    Incredible sequel to BOTW. There were some challenging hurdles in my first few hours of gameplay but I am in love with Hyrule once again and I’m enjoying another profound experience with Nintendo’s latest Zelda.
  63. 0nearmedbandit
    Aug 2, 2023
    9
    Amazing for a sequel that re-uses a lot from it's predecessor. Then it somehow managed to add a lot more to that, in an interesting way. I think it does a lot of the elements of the original, but done in a better way. Things like: the story, weapon system, world design, and the pure amount of stuff to do.
    But it does have some flaws and issues that bother me a lot, that were definitely    Amazing for a sequel that re-uses a lot from it's predecessor. Then it somehow managed to add a lot more to that, in an interesting way. I think it does a lot of the elements of the original, but done in a better way. Things like: the story, weapon system, world design, and the pure amount of stuff to do.
    But it does have some flaws and issues that bother me a lot, that were definitely not an issue in the first game.
    Overall, it's definitely one of the best games I have ever played, but it's definitely not perfect.    … Expand
  64. Elive7
    Sep 2, 2023
    9
    Muy buen juego, lo pude terminar hace 1 día y solo puedo decir que es un juego donde se nota el amor por su desarrollo. Una experiencia que ningún jugador debe perder
  65. Sensou
    Jun 13, 2023
    9
    Huge improvement over BOTW!

    With open world game, "usually" there are a lot to offer and with that many feature and content it's extremely hard to find a perfect harmony for all of them which is why TOTK still has some flaws based on my experience after finishing the game for around 115+ hours. 1. The sage ability is comparable to the warriors but their AI that help you in battle is    Huge improvement over BOTW!

    With open world game, "usually" there are a lot to offer and with that many feature and content it's extremely hard to find a perfect harmony for all of them which is why TOTK still has some flaws based on my experience after finishing the game for around 115+ hours.

    1. The sage ability is comparable to the warriors but their AI that help you in battle is truly bad. They rarely attack, hindering your view and just get in your way in battle. The implementation of sage support is just way too rough or sluggish for now.

    2. The fuse material with arrow is a "wow" factor for me but could you please create a special load-out like we can customize just certain material for fusing with arrow or just for throwing with our hand. Yes, there's a sort function but come on, that should be an easy fix by just creating a load-out feature so we don't have to scroll for too long.

    3. I'm impress that Korok Forest is running at a stable frame rate but now the Ultrahand ability is the new virus for FPS drop in TOTK. Seriously, everytime Ultrahand got activated, the FPS just drop significantly.

    4. The focus or lock on function still sucks in my opinion and the range also way too short. The battle with Demon King feels rough because of this because you can switch target in lock-on mode.

    That's it, seems many but all of that point can't compare to how outstanding the game is. The story also far superior that BOTW, kind of confuse with some reviewer that rate the story as OK or bad but well, narrative is a subjective matter. The story makes me understand why it called "Tears of the Kingdom"

    GOTY of 2023 for sure    … Expand
  66. Peacenight
    May 14, 2023
    9
    This game is great! Only problem with it is the start of the game and the lag. The start of the game doesn't let you teleport until you finish 3 shrines which is so annoying. But after leaving the sky islands this game is peak! The story is good...but not Ocarina of Time level good. The depths are the best part so far, the hidden secrets and everything is great, the boss fights youThis game is great! Only problem with it is the start of the game and the lag. The start of the game doesn't let you teleport until you finish 3 shrines which is so annoying. But after leaving the sky islands this game is peak! The story is good...but not Ocarina of Time level good. The depths are the best part so far, the hidden secrets and everything is great, the boss fights you encounter randomly are also very fun, Hyrule on the surface has changed but not too much, so it definitely feels like the same Hyrule but now it has so many secrets and different structures that it doesn't feel boring.… Expand
  67. BaldursThones
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    This game was incredibly hard for me to judge, mostly because this game has everything breath of the wild has and more, and Breath of the Wild to me, was a ten out of ten. At the start of playing this game, if you had asked me what I would give it, I would probably say something like an eight, not too amazing. After completing the final boss, I think I am confortable giving it a 9/10.This game was incredibly hard for me to judge, mostly because this game has everything breath of the wild has and more, and Breath of the Wild to me, was a ten out of ten. At the start of playing this game, if you had asked me what I would give it, I would probably say something like an eight, not too amazing. After completing the final boss, I think I am confortable giving it a 9/10. There are plenty of valid criticisms to be made about the game which also applied to Breath of the Wild as well. The main criticism I have is for the writing. I think the overall story is fine, zelda games have never had complex stories or characters, but the writing for the dialogue was sometimes jarring for me.

    I am very interested to see the speedrun for this game, because I have no idea what sort of travel method is the most efficient for a speedrun of this game, as far as I know they patched a lot of the bugs that were used in speedruns, and there is no stasis launching. i also felt the bosses were a lot harder in this game and they fixed a lot of the balancing issues that were in Breath of the Wild. Even getting to the final boss is difficult due to how they place enemies, and the heart stealing mechanic makes the final fight incredibly hard without food, armour and lots of hearts.    … Expand
  68. Zaturn464
    Jun 3, 2023
    9
    This game have token every critic point of Breath of the Wild and destroy it. The only thing I wann to critice is that soweit of the dialauges Arena written quiet long or insipid.
  69. DarkwingSchmuck
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is more The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It really is as simple as that.

    However, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom does everything that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild does well so much better than The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. So much so does Tears of the Kingdom do everything Breath of the Wild does    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is more The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It really is as simple as that.

    However, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom does everything that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild does well so much better than The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. So much so does Tears of the Kingdom do everything Breath of the Wild does better, that Breath of the Wild has become completely obsolete -- there is simply no reason for anyone to ever go back and play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. If you never played Breath of the Wild, just skip it; Tears of the Kingdom does everything Breath of the Wild does, but so much better.

    Though, if you *have* played Breath of the Wild, and have no desire to play it again, Tears of the Kingdom is very much the same game again. And while it does everything Breath of the Wild does, but better, it also doesn't fix any of Breath of the Wild's biggest problems -- such as weapon degradation, its frustrating and unintuitive combat system, and the fact that you can't really do much in the game when it storms.    … Expand
  70. enblabla
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    A nice, distracting game, with a good story, I love the music and the open world is one of the best I've ever played. It is a game that is enjoyed :)
  71. Raizsthorm
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    The game was really fantastic and I found the story entertaining. I quite liked that this felt like a game, and a fun one that is.

    Building constructs is very fun even though it can be awkward/clumsy at times. And I'm glad I had a glitch that allowed duplication, it made the game more fun and less grindy ! The best parts for me are the exploration and story. The parts I disliked the    The game was really fantastic and I found the story entertaining. I quite liked that this felt like a game, and a fun one that is.

    Building constructs is very fun even though it can be awkward/clumsy at times. And I'm glad I had a glitch that allowed duplication, it made the game more fun and less grindy !

    The best parts for me are the exploration and story.
    The parts I disliked the most are a too big open world in my opinion, it can be repetitive at times and the story can be done out of order so you can spoil yourself if you're not attentive.    … Expand
  72. Dirac
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Not a fan of weapon fusing but the story is amazing.
    Think the Blight bosses of BotW are better design and theming but these bosses are fill their role rather well. Glad to see one boss back and he is perfectly designed.

    Same map as BotW but with the below and the sky, really changes travel and site seeing (one of my big draws).
  73. stick1216
    May 14, 2023
    9
    I honestly love almost everything about Tears of The Kingdom. As a super hyped up sequel to one of the best games released ever, it is obviously very hard to meet everyone's expectation with it. And I would say that TOTK outdone BOTW in almost every aspect (the new mechanics they introduced), that I had to stop myself from playing it after a 10 hour session with TOTK cuz the new mechanicsI honestly love almost everything about Tears of The Kingdom. As a super hyped up sequel to one of the best games released ever, it is obviously very hard to meet everyone's expectation with it. And I would say that TOTK outdone BOTW in almost every aspect (the new mechanics they introduced), that I had to stop myself from playing it after a 10 hour session with TOTK cuz the new mechanics and the refurbished Hyrule are just so damn fun to explore and play with.

    The reason why I think it's a 9/10 though is that I think the story of TOTK is probably the weakest part of the game. It's not essentially a terrible story, like for example the opening of the game is one of the most exciting hook to a story I've ever witnessed in the entire gaming franchise, but I just think that when it comes to what BOTW offered story wise, the story of TOTK in the later part lacks the kind of emotional tug to me the way BOTW did.

    Obviously, what made BOTW amazing is definitely not about the story, and TOTK is absolutely a better version of BOTW when it comes to the game-play aspect. But I'd have to say that the story of TOTK made me not as submerged and emotionally connected to the game as i did with BOTW. But if you're here for the gameplay, TOTK is definitely a must-play and 10/10 when it comes to game mechanics.    … Expand
  74. joeumadd17
    May 20, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game held back solely by the platform it is limited to is the the best way to sum up TOTK. Somehow the developers managed to take what made BOTW so good and expanded upon it even more, pushing an already outdated system beyond what most expected. The new sandbox of things to do with Link's new abilities as well as increased enemy variety makes the game stand out enough from BOTW but still keeping the same identity. Also despite being in the same Hyrule as before enough has changed both with the existing BOTW map to make the world feel fresh. On top of changes to locales 2 entirely new levels of the world have been added that offer new challenges to exploration and act as puzzles of their own to try and solve in order to uncover everything that they offer. Going to the story of the game, even though I have not personally completed the main story what I have seen from the story quests and memories akin system in the game it is a step up from what BOTW did although it won't blow you away. The biggest selling point the game offers is the new abilities and each and every ability massively changes the way you approach the game compared to BOTW. The freedom the game allows for is unprecedented in almost any title not in the sandbox genre and that alone could carry this game even if none of the new big areas were added.

    TLDR: Amazing sandbox, lots of freedom in both puzzle solving and world exploration, new areas added on top of changes to the BOTW map, slight story upgrade, held back by hardware. 9/10    … Expand
  75. infraRecon
    May 15, 2023
    9
    This is my very First Zelda Game, and for a long time, I have searched for games that were a little challenging, promoted exploration, and were just an overall blast to play.

    While this game is mostly positive, I would like to address some things I found annoying or just bad when it comes to this game, Again don't get me wrong I like this game a lot, Just as much as Elden Ring. Still,    This is my very First Zelda Game, and for a long time, I have searched for games that were a little challenging, promoted exploration, and were just an overall blast to play.

    While this game is mostly positive, I would like to address some things I found annoying or just bad when it comes to this game, Again don't get me wrong I like this game a lot, Just as much as Elden Ring.
    Still, this game suffers from a lack of menu features (eg. I want to cook my items in bulk, nope can't do that), sometimes annoying loot popups that just ruin the flow of gameplay, and maybe it's a bit frustrating at times with enemies with the simplistic combat but other than that this is an accurate representation of what games in 2023 should play like, especially on a switch.

    At the writing of this review, There is no way I'm Fully complete with the game, but I've played a Sizable junk, for more than 20 hours to get to know what this game is and the overall content of the game.

    This game is BEEEG, for a Nintendo Switch, I am still baffled at how this even runs, and only 16GBs?! Nintendo Out did themselves with this one with polishing. As for performance, uuhh, you gonna be looking at somewhere with 30fps, but you know what it's actually fine because the switch is such an underpowered console and just further flexes what can be done with such little power, as opposed to what the Recent Gen consoles are doing.

    And finally, I have never seen a game for a while that implements game-breaking Features so well, Building, Fusing, Portaling up and onto structures, and Time rewinding (These are the main ones), It's insane.

    I remember when I first started the game using the Building ability to make a giant rail cart so I can Go over a broken rail line. Its challenges and elements like these which I enjoy using my own way to get to a goal. Using the player with their creativity to solve a problem is what games should be all about, kind of like Minecraft just a little dialled down, and then mixing that with gameplay scenarios, just great.

    So If you have a Nintendo Switch and you're looking for a game or you're just a sceptical Zelda Fan, trust me the other reviews do not lie, you will sink hours into this game and you won't even be done with the tutorial area.

    Nintendo Fans should be happy with this one, even if it suffers some design flaws, heard that there are some annoying things from BOTW in here, this being my first Zelda Game I just enjoyed, You may feel different if you're an existing fan, completely Understandable.

    I'm still going to go back and finish the remaining content, or maybe just build a flying Train or something.

    9/10, Needs more Menu and Quality of life features.    … Expand
  76. Macintosh1001
    May 14, 2023
    9
    A great follow-up that improved every flaw that BotW had, while adding brilliant new systems and mechanics. The game brings out your creative side to solve numerous puzzles and makes it a joy to explore. There is a definite and recurring frame rate drops when the screen gets too busy or when you’re moving large objects, but the game really broadens the scope and flexibility of how youA great follow-up that improved every flaw that BotW had, while adding brilliant new systems and mechanics. The game brings out your creative side to solve numerous puzzles and makes it a joy to explore. There is a definite and recurring frame rate drops when the screen gets too busy or when you’re moving large objects, but the game really broadens the scope and flexibility of how you approach a situation and exploration.… Expand
  77. Maddd
    May 23, 2023
    9
    This has quickly become one of my favorite games of all time
    The ultra hand ability is so fun to mess around with ,the side quests, bosses, dungeons and the overall story is much more fun then breath of the wild but the Nintendo switch system does show it's age with some really bad frame drops
  78. Unkn0wn_Dev
    Jul 16, 2023
    9
    I loved it, even though it didn't impact me as much as BOTW, it's a great game and fixes some of its errors, so if you enjoyed BOTW, you should really play this game
  79. kinsang
    Jul 12, 2023
    9
    เป็นเกมภาคต่อที่ยกเกมเพลย์มาจากภาคก่อนแทบจะทั้งหมด แต่ไปเพิ่มระบบต่างๆให้มากขึ้น โดยรวมแล้วมาตรฐานไม่ได้ตกไปจากภาคก่อนเลย แถมระบบฟิวชั่นยังทำให้เกมสนุกขึ้น สร้างสรรค์ขึ้นอีกต่างหาก แต่ก็มีข้อเสียตรงที่มันอาจจะทำให้เกมง่ายเกินไปด้วย ด้านเนื้อเรื่องก็ถือว่าไม่ได้หวือหวา แต่ก็ไม่ได้แย่ลง ทำให้อยากรู้ว่าภาคต่อไปจะเป็นเรื่องราวแบบไหนเป็นเกมภาคต่อที่ยกเกมเพลย์มาจากภาคก่อนแทบจะทั้งหมด แต่ไปเพิ่มระบบต่างๆให้มากขึ้น โดยรวมแล้วมาตรฐานไม่ได้ตกไปจากภาคก่อนเลย แถมระบบฟิวชั่นยังทำให้เกมสนุกขึ้น สร้างสรรค์ขึ้นอีกต่างหาก แต่ก็มีข้อเสียตรงที่มันอาจจะทำให้เกมง่ายเกินไปด้วย ด้านเนื้อเรื่องก็ถือว่าไม่ได้หวือหวา แต่ก็ไม่ได้แย่ลง ทำให้อยากรู้ว่าภาคต่อไปจะเป็นเรื่องราวแบบไหน
  80. Praetoram
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    There is a common criticism that 'If you didn't like Breath of the Wild, you won't like Tears of the Kingdom'. That's one that I would have to disagree with-- The game definitely feels more open-ended and easier to get through the world and explore more. My only real criticisms are that while there is a much bigger story, you don't really get to be a part of it. You watch it happen, andThere is a common criticism that 'If you didn't like Breath of the Wild, you won't like Tears of the Kingdom'. That's one that I would have to disagree with-- The game definitely feels more open-ended and easier to get through the world and explore more. My only real criticisms are that while there is a much bigger story, you don't really get to be a part of it. You watch it happen, and feel a bit of a background character in the grand scheme of things. Lots of really great characters, but you don't do much with them. Alongside that, The Sky Islands are very much sent into the background and for a really visually appealing and interesting idea, there isn't very much with it.

    Besides all of that, the game play and experience is exceptional. The presentation of everything feels sincere and is a very comfortable game to play. Much of the core game play elements from Breath of the Wild are still here, like Shrines, Breakable Weapons, and Non-Linear story elements. Those still have their same flaws as they did in Breath of the Wild, although they have had improvements where the majority of complaints originated.    … Expand
  81. BertKA88
    Aug 27, 2023
    9
    A step up from its predecessor. I had a lot of fun with this one. I appreciated the new fusing mechanics that made weapon durability almost a non-issue for me and made bow combat such a thrill. The new powers were so fun too. The depths were disappointing for me though. They lacked polish compared to the rest of the world in my opinion.
  82. Jobni
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    I’m actually unsure of how to grade it, so I have reached a kind of compromise. Because on the one hand it's a fantastic game with a great graphic and a tons of hours of entertainment. There are so many things to do and have fun with, but on the other hand it just feels a bit like a new and bigger version of BOTW with more areas to investigate and some more options. In addition, I thinkI’m actually unsure of how to grade it, so I have reached a kind of compromise. Because on the one hand it's a fantastic game with a great graphic and a tons of hours of entertainment. There are so many things to do and have fun with, but on the other hand it just feels a bit like a new and bigger version of BOTW with more areas to investigate and some more options. In addition, I think that the underground is a waste of time. What you find down there is very limited. Besides that, I miss the “old days” when there were far more dungeons with keys, compass, map and a new item. Personally I liked the earlier games better with more dungeons and less side quest.
    Therefore “Zelda: Ocarina of Time” will still be my favorite game.    … Expand
  83. JayRuccMTL
    May 27, 2023
    9
    Read this review for an honest and objective opinion.

    Dispelling some misconceptions, this is not a like a "DLC", totally unfair and irrational to call it such. This game is a full fledged sequel. This game had its own development cycle, the level of new content and novelty is huge. Yes, there are "recycled assets", that does not mean the developers were lazy with it. This is meant to    Read this review for an honest and objective opinion.

    Dispelling some misconceptions, this is not a like a "DLC", totally unfair and irrational to call it such. This game is a full fledged sequel. This game had its own development cycle, the level of new content and novelty is huge. Yes, there are "recycled assets", that does not mean the developers were lazy with it. This is meant to be a sequel in the BOTW universe, so of course there will be returning characters and locations. Keep in mind that A LOT was done to revamp the map, and a lot was also added.

    In case it was forgotten or not known, Nintendo made it clear after Skyward Sword that they had to go in a new direction or risk the Zelda franchise dying out, the old formula had been tapped out for novelty and creativity. It's called innovation, and if it's one thing the developers did exceptionally well with TotK, is build even more innovation on top of the previous entry.

    Solid Improvements:
    - A LOT of quality of life additions, smarter use of hub systems so you're not lost roaming around, character progression more streamlined and flexible.
    - Good story, major improvement over BOTW. More intriguing themes, more main characters. The game world is way more busy than the prequel with tons of sub plots.
    - More variety of NPCs, more in depth interactions than the prequel.
    - Combat system has been enhanced by allowing the combination of weapons with an item system, allowing for a variety of different effects/strategies.
    -New mobs added and some interesting enemy designs.
    -Better dungeons and a return to more traditional boss fights (no more generic blight bosses).
    -Highly novel abilities and gameplay mechanics makes for more efficient travel and also allows for more fun and rewarding exploration, especially when coupled with fascinating new map features.
    -New item collection systems adds extra layer to exploration and gives more incentive to adventure off the beaten path.
    -Improvement on shrines, puzzle solving has more variety due to new mechanics. They are also easier to locate.
    -Stable Association system has been vastly improved, much more central to character progression and story.

    In terms of the cons, there are a few with the first one impacting gameplay the most:

    -Outside of the towns/cities/hubs, the Hyrule field overworld is still vast with not much in between. The main challenge of the game comes in when the travelling ends up happening for extended periods. However, there are characters/quests added here and there to provide diversions when travelling, something that was almost non-existent in the prequel. Keep in mind that travelling is only ONE aspect one the game.
    -Menu systems took a step back and are more simplistic. You have a greater variety of items to collect but organization is not very optimized. They do just enough, but could have been much better.
    -Core combat remains largely unchanged, durability can still be a pain but it's built into the game, you're meant to constantly loot new weapons and there are now ways to enhance durability.
    -Some new gameplay mechanics can at times be clunky, mainly the build mechanic. I find it gets better with more experience - majority of the time, not bothersome IMO.
    -Dungeons similar to the Divine Beasts, still fun but lacking depth.
    -Textures aren't ground breaking and at times performance can dip, but honestly this goes back to how Nintendo had to balance the Switch's capabilities while absolutely maxing out the game size, literally to the limit. I see it as a trade off more than anything - you need to keep this in mind. Of course graphics will be the same...BOTW and TotK are both Switch titles using the same hardware.
    -Looting at times can be anti-climactic, with the reward not being worth the effort put in.
    -Apparently Nintendo is down with Woke culture, more of a minor annoyance but it's in the game. Thankfully it's subtle more often than not.

    In short, it's my opinion that in spite of the cons, the net sum of all that Nintendo has done to improve, innovate and build on BOTW is monumental in providing a fresh and fun experience for this Zelda outing, with replayability going up drastically. That's the reason I am giving it a 9, Nintendo has broken new ground back to back with their last two Zelda games.

    In light of the FULL scope of TotK, it's a huge achievement for the Zelda franchise and a giant step forward. I think certain players are taking issue with the negative aspects of the game, and the fact that they carried over is compounding the reactions, but it's to the point where everything else is being thrown out in the overall evaluation.

    If you have no issue riding over those couple of humps, then guaranteed you'll have a blast with this game which IMO is an outright classic.    … Expand
  84. srosebrace
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    totk makes you feel like botw was only a tech demo and it shows
    totk delivers on what fans have been wanting for years and it gives it all

    it improved on it self and added so much more
    you can approach a fight in any way you like : may it be straight in to battle. stealth, bow and arrow or make the most car like thing destryoing anything in there path
  85. roy_the_boi
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    A worthy sequel to Breath of the Wild. I admit, I was sceptical that this game was truly a sequel and not just a glorified DLC. Boy was I wrong, and I'm glad I was. The surface map has been updated with plenty of new areas to explore, and older areas have new features that make them feel distinctly different than their Breath of the Wild counterpart. There's also a sprawling undergroundA worthy sequel to Breath of the Wild. I admit, I was sceptical that this game was truly a sequel and not just a glorified DLC. Boy was I wrong, and I'm glad I was. The surface map has been updated with plenty of new areas to explore, and older areas have new features that make them feel distinctly different than their Breath of the Wild counterpart. There's also a sprawling underground cave and numerous sky islands that the play will be exploring for hours.

    The story is good enough, if not slightly predictable. Overall if you liked Breath of the Wild you need to buy this game. It's not quite the 10/10 that several reviewers are giving it, but it's a shining example of how to do a sequel right at a time when all other major game developers are dropping the ball.    … Expand
  86. Mushroomtoad
    May 23, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Overall I am having lots of fun exploring Hyrule, The Depths, and Sky Islands. Themed dungeons are back, the bosses are more unique. I do wish the combat was deeper but the new mechanics make it fun. You're actively playing through the story which was much needed.

    It has brought back some more of the Zelda roots, its not a traditional Zelda but is helping to carve a new path for the series.    … Expand
  87. Torom
    May 14, 2023
    9
    I don't give a 10 just because perfection doesn't exist and even a game that's close to perfection like this one is still perfectible.
  88. iguuuuuuuu
    May 13, 2023
    9
    This game is fantastic, i loved so much, i have some problems but is incredible, my favorite Zelda, 9,5.
  89. CocoMario28
    May 13, 2023
    9
    I never finished the first game, and this one is really easy to get into, which is great. The story is good, although it is really only for people who are devoted to video games, and will not drop them when they don’t understand it. Take this review lightly, as I am only a couple hours into the game.
  90. Laykus
    May 16, 2023
    9
    I have not yet completed the main story of the game how to review this But I think I've played enough to rate the game With more than 30 hours played, I have this impression of Tears of the Kingdom
    I'll start with the following Is this sequel better than Breath of the Wild? Personally I think so, at least in its Gameplay section From what I've seen, Aonuma and his team saw some of the most    I have not yet completed the main story of the game how to review this But I think I've played enough to rate the game With more than 30 hours played, I have this impression of Tears of the Kingdom
    I'll start with the following Is this sequel better than Breath of the Wild? Personally I think so, at least in its Gameplay section From what I've seen, Aonuma and his team saw some of the most common criticisms towards Breath of the Wild and tried to change it or find a way to fix the problem. For example One of the most common criticisms was the small variety of Monsters in BOTW
    Tears of The Kingdom not only brings back the old enemies but they also got a redesign, now they can make different attacks and their way of organizing has changed They have also added new enemies to the game (some of these may be familiar to you if you follow the series) Another of the most common criticisms was the issue of weapons within the game and how quickly they wore out.
    While the mechanics are still present within the video game, they devised a way in which this same thing stops being so annoying, I mean the combination You can literally mix almost any object to your weapons to boost them or give them some extra effect.
    In addition, it usually gives them a little more durability to this same weapon.
    Personally, there were times when I wanted to try a new combination and I didn't even have room to pick up this new weapon because my inventory was already full of so many weapons that I had already merged and I had to get rid of one that I already had. It is true that the game can not maintain the constant 30fps at absolutely all times, but it never becomes something frustrating or unplayable and this is noticeable in the Tutorial of the game or for small moments after finishing it, how when using the ability of Ultramano, you may notice some drops in fps but they are not abrupt causing it to be impossible to play this wonderful game.
    I will summarize it in this, so as not to continue writing the Bible in the form of an attempt to review. If you played BOTW and liked the experience it offered, you will definitely love this new experience offered by Tears Of the Kingdom
    If BOTW was not to your liking, nor do you try, it is very difficult for this direct sequel to be to your liking logically    … Expand
  91. Raulix
    May 14, 2023
    9
    El juego es muy bueno y entretenido.
    Para mí, supera a Breath of the Wild en cuanto a mecánicas, que me parecen mejor pensadas y sobre todo en la historia, que está más trabajada.
    Su apartado sonoro es de 10. La verdad es que me tiene muy enganchado este juegazo, se nota que hay mucho amor detrás, gracias Nintendo por ofrecer siempre juegos tan innovadores, que se toman como referencia por    El juego es muy bueno y entretenido.
    Para mí, supera a Breath of the Wild en cuanto a mecánicas, que me parecen mejor pensadas y sobre todo en la historia, que está más trabajada.
    Su apartado sonoro es de 10.
    La verdad es que me tiene muy enganchado este juegazo, se nota que hay mucho amor detrás, gracias Nintendo por ofrecer siempre juegos tan innovadores, que se toman como referencia por otras compañías    … Expand
  92. 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
  93. AsuraBBS
    May 13, 2023
    9
    Great gameplay and the floating islands are beautiful and exciting to explore, I didn't like Hyrule it's too big and empty also the graphics aren't exactly amazing, but it's still a wonderful game with a lot to give
  94. GokorSama
    Jul 12, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'll be honest, at first I didn't understand it in the slightest, I was disoriented in the mechanics of destroying weapons, in the "simplified but still intense" combat, but above all by the higher difficulty of the game compared to my standards (my standards: assassin creed)
    .
    Only after the first essay did I realize the masterpiece in front of me, exploring Hyrule is quite fun, even if I prefer to be guided by 7 different indicators, the secondary quests are there, the sanctuaries make me freak out, but if you put your ingenuity into it they also become satisfying to solve thanks to Link's new powers, and then the variety of armor and customization (things that I find fundamental in open worlds) are not bad    … Expand
  95. Pollee
    May 13, 2023
    9
    Was the same game as BOTW but basically a DLC. Rip off be careful before spending on it
  96. Marinoluismario
    May 15, 2023
    9
    Whatever most people wanted in the previous game we got it here now and even more,is amazing.
  97. MisamoAlex
    Jun 8, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Historia un poco básica, se les escapa de las manos las mecánicas, mejorara mucho en cuanto al anterior pero no innova tanto… Expand
  98. R2-T4
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Amazing game, I played the first one to death and I have been playing this one constantly. They reused the assets well like Mejora's mask and its nice to see where the characters are now. There are 3 layers to the map and all 3 feel fun and exciting to explore. The only downside is in some places the FPS will drop but the game is so fun I end up not noticing it.
  99. h2o_hero
    Jun 3, 2023
    9
    Tears of the Kingdom was a great experience for me. They somehow manage to take a world that many gamers have already explored and changed it enough to feel brand new. The addition of sky islands and the depths to explore make it feel fresh even if you recently played Breath of the Wild. The new mechanics allowing you to build vehicles, rewind objects and fuse items change the way youTears of the Kingdom was a great experience for me. They somehow manage to take a world that many gamers have already explored and changed it enough to feel brand new. The addition of sky islands and the depths to explore make it feel fresh even if you recently played Breath of the Wild. The new mechanics allowing you to build vehicles, rewind objects and fuse items change the way you interact with the world.

    The story is much more interesting than I anticipated. The cutscenes are interesting and worth unlocking. The gameplay felt good. Fusing items allows for interesting weapon combinations and dynamic arrows for ranged fighting. When you get armor upgrades or better weapons, it feels noticeable and rewarding. There is so much to explore and collect that if you want to you can spend 100's of hours doing so. Even if you don't like going after every extra thing, you will be rewarded for the things you do accomplish.

    It's not perfect though. For starters, they keep the same quest beats - starter area, then 4 main quest objectives and a few others. It is more fleshed out for some of the main quests but I didn't like how samey certain aspects felt. The sage powers are really poorly implemented. I understand you only have so many buttons but I never used them because they weren't easy to access in combat. The depths is a neat addition but the borders of it can be unintuitive at times. Also I hate that Link is still silent as it makes any voiced scene he is in awkward.

    Overall, if you have played and enjoyed Breath of the Wild then you should absolutely give this a shot. If you haven't, I think you can hop into this just fine. Yes, it takes place after BotW but if you know who Link and Zelda are the rest of the small gaps aren't a big deal as they are existing hero and princess respectively. There is a ton to do and explore and this is one of the premiere games you can buy on the Switch.    … Expand
  100. Jooobjoob1
    May 22, 2023
    9
    To put it simply: it’s just good. In more detail, it’s botw with triple the content. Also I have had barely any performance issues (not emulating) and when I have it’s only been while editing creations with ultra hand in crowded areas for only a couples seconds, oh and also when I exploded 5 time bombs at once. Graphics is a fair point. Sadly that’s due to the limits of the switch itselfTo put it simply: it’s just good. In more detail, it’s botw with triple the content. Also I have had barely any performance issues (not emulating) and when I have it’s only been while editing creations with ultra hand in crowded areas for only a couples seconds, oh and also when I exploded 5 time bombs at once. Graphics is a fair point. Sadly that’s due to the limits of the switch itself but I personally think it looks great 90% of the time

    Also the new “dungeons” are fine but they’re more in between divine beasts and traditional dungeons which in my very odd opinion makes them good ( this is coming from a person who doesn’t like oot or botw dungeons/divine beasts )

    Anyway it’s good and worth the price increase.    … Expand
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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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