The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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8.1

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  1. yasonhours
    May 15, 2023
    10
    An amazing sequel to breath of the wild so many things to do new mechanics new areas amazing shrines and most of all freedom to play the way you want solve things your way ! It really brings out your creativity
  2. Wejman
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Finally the next Zelda is available. thank you nintendo for this awesome Game.
    30 fps? no problem feels good its not a fps, same world like botw? no no no better bigger and smarter
  3. Bluedragon505
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Amazing game so far. Allows for some serious creativity without making it a requirement. I highly recommend this game.
  4. Jram1519
    May 15, 2023
    10
    The way to give this game a solid 10 is by looking somo haters put 0 in their critic only to said no to buy the game,because they use other platforms and only are looking to take the opinions that actually said things that are true.
    Actually Tears of the kingdom is pretty good game it innovate in everything that was left behind obviously is not the best zelda game,but is super gooood and    The way to give this game a solid 10 is by looking somo haters put 0 in their critic only to said no to buy the game,because they use other platforms and only are looking to take the opinions that actually said things that are true.
    Actually Tears of the kingdom is pretty good game it innovate in everything that was left behind obviously is not the best zelda game,but is super gooood and fun to play it like the infinite possibilties the game brings in creation of structures and weapons the enemies have very good designs,and all the ways to reach to new zone like the part of the sky is very entertaining.
    I recommend to much this game for everyone who wants a very good adnveture or is a fan of the saga,although the persons that don't play any zelda can have a good experience with zelda breath of the wild and tears of the kingdom.

    So from a member from hispanic community to other persons we need to play games and appreciate all the good consoles and games i enjoy Nintendo games as much as Xbox games an Playstation games so...¡¡STOP THE HATE AND ENJOY GAMES!!!    … Expand
  5. Kevin_cry
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Increíble sensación de libertad y descubrimiento, mejora todo lo visto en su anterior entrega y lo lleva al siguiente nivel.
  6. Red17447
    May 15, 2023
    10
    The mechanic is just amazing as the history it reminds me to the good things of botw and ocarine of time just beautiful as it plays and look the history just a wonderful game
  7. Ld00
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Donc, ce jeux que nous attendions depuis 6 ans est enfin arrivé et je n’ai que dire de la sublimité de ce jeux selon moi il est juste parfait le seul petit défaut c’est qu’il reprend un peu l’ancienne map mais très peu. La possibilité de pouvoir créer des engins est sublime rien a dire Zelda Tears of the kingdom est le meilleur jeux que je connaisse… Expand
  8. fer71991
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Tuvo buenos cambios en comparación con BOTW. Nuevas mecánicas y una expansión muy buena con respecto a Hyrule. Como jugador estoy muy satisfecho con la nueva experiencia de juego.
  9. Nowad92
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This game is top teir, and this is coming from someone that can be a bit blunt and someone that tries to be as objective as possible. I am so impressed with what they did. I don’t quite understand the complaining in regard to using the same map, because so much of Hyrule has been changed, and that’s not even mentioning the sky and down below the world. The amount of things to do, all ofThis game is top teir, and this is coming from someone that can be a bit blunt and someone that tries to be as objective as possible. I am so impressed with what they did. I don’t quite understand the complaining in regard to using the same map, because so much of Hyrule has been changed, and that’s not even mentioning the sky and down below the world. The amount of things to do, all of the possibilities, and the creativity that went into this game is just unmatched in my opinion. It’s beyond my comprehension that anybody would give this game a bad review. Definitely a ten.… Expand
  10. islandsnow
    May 15, 2023
    10
    1. Not a rehash of BOTW as so many fake reviewers say
    2. Graphics are better, not cutting edge but sharper and more effects. Storm lightning and things do look a lot better.
    3. About double the size of the old map with sky and underground 4. new abilities are fun, and make it more creative 5. zonai devices are great 6. definitely take advantage of the recall to get in the air, that    1. Not a rehash of BOTW as so many fake reviewers say
    2. Graphics are better, not cutting edge but sharper and more effects. Storm lightning and things do look a lot better.
    3. About double the size of the old map with sky and underground
    4. new abilities are fun, and make it more creative
    5. zonai devices are great
    6. definitely take advantage of the recall to get in the air, that helps a lot
    7. you could have gotten it for 10 less at 59.99 through preorder, but i think it's totally worth it at 69.99
    8. Koroks and president hudson stands are repetitive, maybe my only minus
    9. Shrine puzzles are harder, overall i think it's a little harder then BOTW but still fun    … Expand
  11. jamiejam85
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This game keeps surprising me. New things around very corner! Best Zelda to date.
  12. ikaro7411
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfectooooooo y soporten perros la verdad un juego para recordr por siempre… Expand
  13. jack74
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this is actually one of the best games of all time, just from the gameplay alone, without the story even. But when you factor in such a nice bend of the story and gameplay, nothing can compare to this game. Spoiler Alert!

    I finished the game, and the final boss against Demon King Ganondorf felt actually challenging. He could dodge my flurry rushes! When you first see him become the Demon King, and the health at goes up, it’s intimidating, but then it KEEPS GOING and almost goes off the screen. And after the long and hard battle, he throws away everything and eats his tear to become the Demon Dragon, which turns into an epic fight on the back of the Light Dragon facing off against the Demon Dragon.

    10/10.    … Expand
  14. Demosncool
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Juegazo, no se trata de gráficas se trata de un juego pulido que te da una experiencia inolvidable con la libertad de hacer lo que quieras como quieras. Juegos así solo nacen pocos.
  15. Pabl-u
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Tremenda obra maestra 20/10 y GOD SÚPER SECUELA Muy grande el mapa y muchas actividades que hacer
  16. martindey
    May 15, 2023
    10
    OK, I was already a fan of BOTW, and loved the open world exploration ethic (I'm no speedrunner - I enjoy a more leisurely approach). I thought BOTW was the best game I would ever see and was worried that TotK could not improve on it.

    Well it has - and then some. In so many ways it has added to the experience. Now to be fair, for an y new users to the franchise (are there any left?)    OK, I was already a fan of BOTW, and loved the open world exploration ethic (I'm no speedrunner - I enjoy a more leisurely approach). I thought BOTW was the best game I would ever see and was worried that TotK could not improve on it.

    Well it has - and then some. In so many ways it has added to the experience. Now to be fair, for an y new users to the franchise (are there any left?) there is a pretty steep learning curve here and it would probably be fairly overwhelming to start. But after some time even newbies who enjoy exploration and story lines will grow to love this adventure.

    I can see myself playing this title many times over for years into the future. An easy 10/10 for me.    … Expand
  17. Lob505
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Still pretty early on the game but it seems much more than a worthy continuation to Breath of the wild! If it goes on like this, this could be another masterpiece from Nintendo
  18. LuCmm
    May 15, 2023
    10
    One of the best games ever created, one of if not the best open world exploration, gameplay, creativity, soundtrack, story, everything you can imagine.
  19. MightyAlbert
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game. I can’t believe we live in a time where people are so butt hurt about some stupid console war BS, they would stoop low to review bomb. Nothing but W’s. Hyrule feels different even tho it’s the same over world, and the new sky and underground worlds are insane!!!… Expand
  20. Miramfmfmfm
    May 15, 2023
    10
    I love love love it!!!!! It's the perfect sequel - once you play with it for a while, you realize how unique and different it is from BOTW
  21. sinai1
    May 15, 2023
    10
    it's art. better game I play on years since BOTW. this is the GOTY 100% secure.
  22. akuma24
    May 15, 2023
    10
    the perfect game i never see something so good in years

    impeccable mechanics raised the level of BOTW to the maximum even having the same map it has many new elements to explore and spend hours exploring beyond the underground of hyrule which is practically a new world
  23. GokuZX
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Increíble juego, a la par de los mejores juegos de la saga, Nintendo lo ha hecho de nuevo
  24. melatonein
    May 15, 2023
    10
    I have been enamoured with the latest instalment of The Legend of Zelda. I bought Breath of the Wild on release day for my brand new Nintendo Switch, which I had purchased with my student loan instead of spending money on less important things, like food. I spent many nights eating my 40-pack of Nigerian instant ramen that was supposed to last me until the next semester, questing aroundI have been enamoured with the latest instalment of The Legend of Zelda. I bought Breath of the Wild on release day for my brand new Nintendo Switch, which I had purchased with my student loan instead of spending money on less important things, like food. I spent many nights eating my 40-pack of Nigerian instant ramen that was supposed to last me until the next semester, questing around Hyrule.

    I had my problems with the game. Firstly, the weapon durability was far too punishing for the lack of weapons in the game. To compound this difficulty, it was far too convoluted to expand your inventory to ensure you always had an ace up your sleeve in the form of a powerful weapon to dispatch tough foes. Obtaining the Master Sword also alleviated this hurdle. Getting around Hyrule could sometimes be a pain without a fully upgraded stamina bar, and the rain would hinder all progress for a while as Link slid off the side of mountains. Most of all, for a place as big as Hyrule, it just felt empty.

    Tears of the Kingdom has addressed all these issues in a very unique way. The new "fuse" ability allows you to boost less powerful weapons to aid you in times of need. While I would have liked a boost in durability, knowing you can create your own lethal weapon out of something as brittle as a stick really alleviates some anxiety. "Recall" and "ascend" can help you move around the map when traditional methods are not available. But the most important change is Hyrule itself.

    Rather than just throwing a bunch of NPCs across the world, Nintendo opted to create sky islands. This reminds me very much of Skyward Sword, which is a detriment to the game, as vocal critics have been using this fact as ammunition to suggest this is a cash grab from Nintendo.

    The main difference between Skyward Sword and Tears of the Kingdom is the traversal of these islands. Tears of the Kingdom's island hopping feels a lot slower than hopping on a Loftwing and gliding to the next location. Some thought has to be put into moving from island to island. You can skydive if you believe you have the speed and stamina to make it to the next island, or you can use an Ultrahand to climb aboard a Zonai contraption to take you there. One of my favourite things about the flying contraptions you can make with the Zonai devices is how uncontrollable they are. I thought Loftwings were tricky to manoeuvre, but the knife-edge nature of the DIY vehicles really makes you think and perfect your designs. But the main attraction is The Depths...

    Going to The Depths for the first time made me reminisce about journeying down the Great Hollow for the first time and seeing an ancient, barren land. The Depths are expansive, as big as Hyrule itself. I have yet to know exactly what this place is, but this space alone fully justifies the £70 cut-and-epaste job. However, it also reveals a bigger problem.

    The Switch came out in 2017 with Breath of the Wild as a launch title. It has taken 6 years to revisit this incarnation of Hyrule. Typically, each console gets 2 original Zelda games (minus the Wii U, which we should try to forget about...), so this is theoretically the last one for the Switch. So far, a new Zelda game has been released on a 2-year cycle since 2017, so we can expect 1 or 2 GameCube remakes in the pipeline.

    The issue is that Tears of the Kingdom is a sequel, and Nintendo have outdone themselves. The Switch is struggling to run this latest instalment. The Switch is donning 2015 hardware in a 60 FPS standard world. Unfortunately for Nintendo, this game is both their magnum opus, and their most successful home console's death rattle. In order to meet this high standard they have set themselves, they will need a new console to drive Link's next chapter.

    If it takes them another 6 years to make a Zelda game, and a Zelda game is likely to be a launch title for their next console, we can expect an iteration of the Switch in 2029, with the possibility of a Switch Pro in 2024. Hey, at least we are probably getting Twilight Princess...

    Thank you Nintendo, this is the Switch's Swan Song.    … Expand
  25. DustyHollers
    May 15, 2023
    10
    It's just the best game made in forever. The world is full of things to do.
  26. Johni1404
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Already Game of the Year! I will spend at least 500-600 hours in this monumental world
  27. BioPablo
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Maravilloso juego, merecedor del titulo mejor juego del año y de la historia !
  28. Kyle_Salamander
    May 15, 2023
    10
    The game is simply amazing! A great sequel that fulfills its role and exceeds expectations. My only criticism is that it is not localized in Brazilian Portuguese, for me that is a lack of respect. However Evaluating the game by itself, it aggregates everything we've seen before expands everything, with new mechanics, maps and enemies. Really fun, gorgeous, and the best game of the year asThe game is simply amazing! A great sequel that fulfills its role and exceeds expectations. My only criticism is that it is not localized in Brazilian Portuguese, for me that is a lack of respect. However Evaluating the game by itself, it aggregates everything we've seen before expands everything, with new mechanics, maps and enemies. Really fun, gorgeous, and the best game of the year as of this writing.… Expand
  29. Sebaxtian
    May 15, 2023
    10
    De lo poco que he visto del juego, me parece increíble la calidad de juego y como se ve es increíble y esyoy seguro que a los fanáticos de zelda les va a encantar
  30. MECOCOSMIC0
    May 15, 2023
    10
    No entiendo la razón de un Review bombing? Les arde el no poder jugarlo en su consola de preferencia o talvez es el hecho de no poder soportar que el juego sea más famoso que su juego favorito. Solo las personas que esperaron y jugaron el juego tienen derecho de calificarlo. Se que mis palabras no harán ningún cambio en su mentalidad de niño de 10 años. Pero talvez les haga reflexionar delNo entiendo la razón de un Review bombing? Les arde el no poder jugarlo en su consola de preferencia o talvez es el hecho de no poder soportar que el juego sea más famoso que su juego favorito. Solo las personas que esperaron y jugaron el juego tienen derecho de calificarlo. Se que mis palabras no harán ningún cambio en su mentalidad de niño de 10 años. Pero talvez les haga reflexionar del porque le dan mala nota a un juego que ni siquiera han probado y tan solo lo hacen por defender una empresa multimillonaria. Que no ven que si a este tipo de juegos les va mal las desarrolladoras dejarán de meterle esfuerzo a los juegos que se vienen????… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 150 Critic Reviews

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