The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9840 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,592 out of 9840
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  1. bowowner430
    May 14, 2023
    10
    As a sequel it's pretty much everything that i ever wanted. Also the new mechanics in the game is super fun to use and utilize, the only thing is that for people who played botw and didn't enjoy it, will most likely not like this game, but as someone who put in 250 hours in botw this game is a absolute dream come true and lives to the hype and the sky islands and the underground are superAs a sequel it's pretty much everything that i ever wanted. Also the new mechanics in the game is super fun to use and utilize, the only thing is that for people who played botw and didn't enjoy it, will most likely not like this game, but as someone who put in 250 hours in botw this game is a absolute dream come true and lives to the hype and the sky islands and the underground are super fun in my personel opinion. And it's incredible how a potato consoles is able to play this games in pretty much consistent 30 fps, but the frames sometime drops, especially in villages or when building, but if that doesn't bother you then i fully recommend this game.… Expand
  2. HarioHD
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game is the product of what happens when you take an already amazing game as a base, and somehow improve on it even more. TOTK is the perfect sequel to BOTW, giving an even better experience and even more content to do, while still maintaining the freedom to play your way.
  3. OMARSANCHEZ
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Esta será mi primera reseña en esta plataforma pero la verdad se merece ser esta la primera, este juego es una maravilla en persona,es el mejor juego que e probado y después es botw este juego tiene mucho que ofrecer para la comunidad de nintendo, yo soy un fan de todas las consolas, no soy un fanboy de una consola crecí con nintendo y después fui teniendo xbox pero este juego valió laEsta será mi primera reseña en esta plataforma pero la verdad se merece ser esta la primera, este juego es una maravilla en persona,es el mejor juego que e probado y después es botw este juego tiene mucho que ofrecer para la comunidad de nintendo, yo soy un fan de todas las consolas, no soy un fanboy de una consola crecí con nintendo y después fui teniendo xbox pero este juego valió la pena comprarme la nintendo switch, este juego si se merece su reseña y donde esta… Expand
  4. arubocadi
    May 17, 2023
    10
    Wonderful and beyond my expectations of what a sequel of such a masterpiece would become.
  5. XGR19960922
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Perfect game! I love this game so much, I don't know why anyone would give it a low score! Don't be jealous of a good game. Please play for at least 10 hours before you rate! Please love this game players a lot of publicity, play high scores together!
  6. Ozram0
    May 14, 2023
    10
    The game is a **** banger, it succeed to be better than BOTW, wich is already a must have
  7. Torpille
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Ce jeu est superbe. Un bel héritage et une suite digne de BOTW.
    Les mécaniques de jeu toujours inovantes.
    Le contenu et l'open world sont gargantuesque.
    Une bande son toujours aussi plaisante et tranquille.
    La switch delivre le maximum de ses entrailles ducoup les graphismes sont parfois un petit peu en retrait mais la direction artistique le fait vite oublier.
  8. Piromann
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To be noted: i didnt fully finish the game, but I know enough to rate it

    1. Lets start from the graphics: they are really beautiful but they still have the classic look from botw (which i love by the way)
    2. The plot, is a Little differnent, because in botw you had to discovery everything by yourself, almost no guidance, but in TK you have more guidance. Here you have something more specific, like the battle on the desert. But I think thats nice, especially its only a Little bit more, and I remember when botw came out i was really confused and had problems. Here i have them too (wich is kinda awesome that you have to think by yourself).
    3. Gameplay is great, really. It has the classic mechanics from botw like dodging but also has new one like attaching things on Arrow. It has so many surprising things and when you buy the game and walk through it, you have the simple excitation like a kid if you bought botw.

    I really recommend everyone considering buying it!    … Expand
  9. Theonlyrussian
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Nah all these playstation users need to shut up. This game is a masterpiece. "70 dollar dlc". Bro what? The map is so different I don't recognize some of the locations. Get this bloody game.
  10. ketsilis1983
    May 14, 2023
    10
    A real masterpiece..the game play of the game is perfect . The sound is very good.. No loadings at all..
  11. Flatley88
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Great game, last thing I think before sleeping and first when I wake up. Cant stop playing! Very fun to play!
  12. CrampedHail
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Breath of the Wild but even better! Tears of the Kingdom and its landscapes are amazing and breathtaking.
  13. HorsieWalker
    May 14, 2023
    10
    In a climate of story-driven "narrative-focused" games which rarely spare a thought to what a game should actually be, this game will suck hours out of your life and you won't even realise it. Whilst it sticks a little too close to the tenets established in BOTW, it is nonetheless a true testament to art and craft in video games. Very deserving of the praise it gets!
  14. Milo22u
    May 14, 2023
    10
    One of greatest game which work as fine just out of box on pc without any shutter and performance issue, it feel generation passed to see a game work fine out of box as pc gamer, not like last of us which made excited then make me feel terrible for pre-orders and also gave me ptsd for buying any pc game on pc. Even i don't own a switch i have pre ordered a physical copy of legend of zeldaOne of greatest game which work as fine just out of box on pc without any shutter and performance issue, it feel generation passed to see a game work fine out of box as pc gamer, not like last of us which made excited then make me feel terrible for pre-orders and also gave me ptsd for buying any pc game on pc. Even i don't own a switch i have pre ordered a physical copy of legend of zelda tears of kingdom. As Please Nintendo be liberal towards emulator community as it for game preservation. 10/10 -The legend of zelda tear of kingdom

    ps gamer suck as gaming community and they can die in hell for bombarding this good game for bad review    … Expand
  15. CorleFulmon
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game is probably some of the most fun I've ever had playing a video game. The story is pretty good and the world feels incredibly alive, even more so than the previous game. The new building mechanic is amazing and allows you to create anything if you are creative enough to do so.

    It also really improves on some aspects that people found lacking in BotW and has plenty of cool    This game is probably some of the most fun I've ever had playing a video game. The story is pretty good and the world feels incredibly alive, even more so than the previous game. The new building mechanic is amazing and allows you to create anything if you are creative enough to do so.

    It also really improves on some aspects that people found lacking in BotW and has plenty of cool references to older Zelda titles which give that familiar feeling that many older Zelda fans will probably love.

    This game can only be described as pure fun, be it while building the stupidest machines in existence, making the wackiest combinations of weapons imaginable or just beating the story in the most inefficient way possible, you can't help but smile while playing this game.    … Expand
  16. Reifalt
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Bon les gars, le jeu est meilleur que botw, les mécaniques 10x meilleures et qui offrent bien plus de possibilités que dans le un. Le retour des temples fait extrêmement plaisir car les créatures divines, c'était drôle à la première mais la quatrième on commençait à souffler fort. Le monde ouvert a été revu, plein de nouvelles quêtes très cool, les anciens lieux revisités, les sousBon les gars, le jeu est meilleur que botw, les mécaniques 10x meilleures et qui offrent bien plus de possibilités que dans le un. Le retour des temples fait extrêmement plaisir car les créatures divines, c'était drôle à la première mais la quatrième on commençait à souffler fort. Le monde ouvert a été revu, plein de nouvelles quêtes très cool, les anciens lieux revisités, les sous terrains qui sont juste excellents, pareil pour le ciel. Ça offre toujours un petit détour sympathique avec quelque chose à la clé comme un sanctuaire. D'ailleurs les sanctuaires parlons-en, tellement mieux que dans botw niveau énigme, plusieurs façons de résoudre ces casse tête, de nouveaux styles de sanctuaires... Bref ce jeu est incroyable et sera je l'espère le jeu de l'année car il mérite amplement. Un exploit que ce jeu puisse tourner sur une console comme la Switch et ça se remarque, quelque baisse de FPS par moments mais rien de bien gênant le jeu reste très largement jouable (comparé à elden ring qui nous faisait des arrêts dans le temps sur pc avec les ram)… Expand
  17. Masonfaulk
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I’ve been anticipating this game for 6 years, and it did not disappoint. It’s a sequel that builds off of the foundation BOTW laid down. It’s not a bad game, it’s what you’d want in a sequel, it’s the same over world, but what many people don’t get is, it’s a sequel. Plus, it expands BOTW with the underground, and the Sky islands. This game pushes the Switch to its limits and I’m all forI’ve been anticipating this game for 6 years, and it did not disappoint. It’s a sequel that builds off of the foundation BOTW laid down. It’s not a bad game, it’s what you’d want in a sequel, it’s the same over world, but what many people don’t get is, it’s a sequel. Plus, it expands BOTW with the underground, and the Sky islands. This game pushes the Switch to its limits and I’m all for it. I don’t think it’s fare to critique the “performance issues” (in quotes because it runs like butter for me) due to the fact that it just came out, and it will be patched. So let’s dig into the game and story, story is absolutely amazing, bringing back Ganon for the first time in awhile. The mechanics in a nutshell are “How did the players break BOTW, and how can we make those a feature”. The people who give low ratings have me seriously doubting they ever played, because all what they say seems to be either fixed, explained through actually playing the game, or some opinion that is widely disagreed with. Short answer is, the game is great, and I genuinely think that the low ratings, are saltiness or just bad reviews.… Expand
  18. ZePiXeL
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Perfect!
    This game is perfect!
    The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is
    PERFECT!
  19. Zafo
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is aptivating game that takes you on an adventurous journey through a mysterious world filled with different obstacles and challenges. The game has stunning graphics and a beautifully crafted storyline that will keep you hooked for hours. The characters are engaging and the gameplay is challenging yet rewarding. Overall, Zelda: Tears of Kingdom is a must-playZelda Tears of the Kingdom is aptivating game that takes you on an adventurous journey through a mysterious world filled with different obstacles and challenges. The game has stunning graphics and a beautifully crafted storyline that will keep you hooked for hours. The characters are engaging and the gameplay is challenging yet rewarding. Overall, Zelda: Tears of Kingdom is a must-play game for anyone who loves adventure games with a bit of fantasy thrown in.… Expand
  20. MixingSneaX
    May 14, 2023
    10
    GOTY material right here! The first game was the literally the best game I've played ever (I've played a ton of games) and this one is a huge sequel! If this one doesn't get GOTY, I don't know what game will. Nintendo really one of a few big game companies that doesn't release alpha versions of games so that we can playtest, but a complete and perfect game!
  21. DarkGalahad
    May 14, 2023
    10
    What if you make one of the best games of the last 10 years better? I honestly couldn't imagine that breath of the wild could be better.

    At first I was kinda disappointed that some things felt the same. But why fix something that isn't broken? Being able to discover Hyrule one more time with even more tools was something I don't know I needed. The addition of other two whole map layers    What if you make one of the best games of the last 10 years better? I honestly couldn't imagine that breath of the wild could be better.

    At first I was kinda disappointed that some things felt the same. But why fix something that isn't broken? Being able to discover Hyrule one more time with even more tools was something I don't know I needed. The addition of other two whole map layers in the Sky and the abyss (dark souls reference) was just pure fun.

    The new mechanics allow some incredible puzzle solving and the combat just is pure gold, the addition of the fuse mechanic to create your own weapons mid combat was something just godly.

    10/10    … Expand
  22. Sandaro
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Such a Nice game IDK why all the hate BOTW was perfect than TOK is perfect part2 nice game Nintendo its a goty
  23. clodsky
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This is a sequel where they really had a chance to iron out all the kinks, and give a crazier more dynamic experience. It's had me grinning and laughing hysterically at all of the possibilities the new powers provide. Just take the game at your own pace, and don't let anyone spoil your fun.
  24. DarthDamian
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I was very spectacle about how good this game will be and how will it compare to BOTW, the short answer is, its better than i imagined. The new features makes it a sequel that feels like a stand alone game. I dont wanna spoil it for anyone by adding any details but all i wanna say that true it didnt give me the same feeling when first stepping into hyrule but instead it gave a new feeling,I was very spectacle about how good this game will be and how will it compare to BOTW, the short answer is, its better than i imagined. The new features makes it a sequel that feels like a stand alone game. I dont wanna spoil it for anyone by adding any details but all i wanna say that true it didnt give me the same feeling when first stepping into hyrule but instead it gave a new feeling, the beginning of a new journey and a new adventure where your imagination runs wild.… Expand
  25. jstcla
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Probably a once in a lifetime game, a sandbox that allows so much freedom yet somehow works within the confines of the developers vision and isn't a broken mess
  26. Bemiquel
    May 14, 2023
    10
    After playing Tears of the kingdom, I don't think I would ever go back to Breath of the wild. Many times bigger, intense and most of all entertaining!
  27. Dragonmike64
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Incredible Game, Tears of the Kingdom is an excellent Sequel to Botw. You can spend so much time in this game which worth every second.
  28. Benzaii23
    May 14, 2023
    10
    simply a masterpiece ! The story is excellent, the game is even better looking than BOTW was, and the gameplay pushes you to use your imagination. The game has some slowdowns, but it really doesn't bother.
  29. guilhermesystem
    May 14, 2023
    10
    O jogo e muito superior ao primeiro, em todos quesitos. Não é necessário ter jogado o game anterior para ter uma experiência incrível nesse.
    Novos modos, mapa maior.
    Novas habilidades.

    Um jogo novo e desafiador.
  30. Josephgadardy2
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing. The atmosphere, the music, the locations and the sheer amount of things to do is astonishing. If you thought Breath of the Wild was good, Tears of the kingdom is like BOTW but on crack. They found a way to truly top its predecessor in every single way while also maintaining what we loved of the first game. If you liked or didnt like BOTW you will love TOTK :).
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Universal acclaim - based on 150 Critic Reviews

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