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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  1. TKG2238
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This is a great game with more freedom than any game I have ever played. Even after over 600 hours of Breath of the Wild the map still feels brand new even as I walk into familier places. There nothing short of the best gameplay coming from Tears of the Kingdom and it is a must play for anyone.
  2. LinKKing356
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Después de jugar al juego me doy cuenta que es el juego con mallor expresión de libertad no es necesario seguir las misiones principales y puedes ir al más remoto sitio del subsuelo o cielo.
    Se nota que el juego está hecho con cariño, con buenas mecánicas y gráficos.
  3. atm3_0mf
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Legit full L jogo o link não começa o jogo a dormir legit full L LLLLLLLLLLLL… Expand
  4. link2084
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Excelente juego, muy buenas mecánicas, sin duda superó a su antecesor, te pierdes en su mundo, la música es genial, muchísimas horas para perderse en este juego, lo mejor del año.
  5. Ragingreveiwer
    May 16, 2023
    10
    To all of you creating accounts to review bomb this game... I suggest getting out of the tutorial area before posting a mindless zero. I've been playing Zelda games a long time, since the early 90's, and what Nintendo has created this time around is truly amazing. They have portrayed a version of Hyrule that should more than satisfy any Zelda fan. The spirit of any Zelda game is toTo all of you creating accounts to review bomb this game... I suggest getting out of the tutorial area before posting a mindless zero. I've been playing Zelda games a long time, since the early 90's, and what Nintendo has created this time around is truly amazing. They have portrayed a version of Hyrule that should more than satisfy any Zelda fan. The spirit of any Zelda game is to explore, this game builds on BOTWs vastness adding many new areas and gives you the opportunity to explore in different ways. The fuse ability is marvel, the possibilities here are endless and those with a hint of creativity will find it a joy to use. Haters will always hate, and will never see a different perspective. Love seeing the Zelda franchise grow and become something new and exciting every time.… Expand
  6. Bigontino
    May 16, 2023
    10
    I'm a huge Zelda fan. I've already played for over 60 hours, and WHAT A GAME! I've completed 67% of the shrines, collected over 100 Korok seeds, explored 90% of the map, and completed half of the dungeons. It will probably take me another 60 hours to finish all the shrines and complete the game.

    Pros (in comparison to Breath of the Wild): *The gameplay is more enjoyable. *The map is    I'm a huge Zelda fan. I've already played for over 60 hours, and WHAT A GAME! I've completed 67% of the shrines, collected over 100 Korok seeds, explored 90% of the map, and completed half of the dungeons. It will probably take me another 60 hours to finish all the shrines and complete the game.

    Pros (in comparison to Breath of the Wild):
    *The gameplay is more enjoyable.
    *The map is significantly larger.
    *The cinematics are amazing and have improved a lot.
    *The dungeons feel almost like proper dungeons again.
    *There is a greater variety of shrines.
    *New map bosses and a plethora of new weapon possibilities through fusing.
    *Overall, I estimate it to be 20% better than BotW.

    Cons (related to the Zelda genre):
    *While the game boasts impressive art and visuals, its appearance is becoming outdated and falls short in comparison to BotW's market at launch.
    *The dungeons are still short and easy.
    *The dungeon bosses are easy and lack clever design.
    *There are practically no moments of hard thinking or struggle.
    *The depths feel somewhat repetitive, and their design is not very appealing.
    *I miss some of the old items, particularly a musical instrument and hook shot.
    *Many Zelda fans are concerned that Nintendo might completely abandon the old genre, especially 2D. But please, Nintendo, don't do that! Keep both styles! A Link Between Worlds was amazing!    … Expand
  7. kksxd
    May 16, 2023
    10
    O jogo é espetacular, não existe um jogo que permite tanta liberdade, que provoque tanta curiosidade, tanta vontade, que recompense tanto um jogador quanto esse, jogar é uma alegria, descobrir as coisas é maravilhoso, não existem adjetivos o suficiente que discrevam o que é esse jogo.
  8. Basado
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Sin duda estamos ante uno de los mejores mundos abiertos de la historia, breath of the wild logro revolucionar los mundos abiertos tradicionales como los conociamos, y ahora con tears of the kingdom esa fórmula ha evolucionado y mejorado, en cuanto a la historia The legend of zelda no busca resaltar en ello, y es notable, la historia es similar al anterior en muchos apartados, pero claro,Sin duda estamos ante uno de los mejores mundos abiertos de la historia, breath of the wild logro revolucionar los mundos abiertos tradicionales como los conociamos, y ahora con tears of the kingdom esa fórmula ha evolucionado y mejorado, en cuanto a la historia The legend of zelda no busca resaltar en ello, y es notable, la historia es similar al anterior en muchos apartados, pero claro, con sus respectivas distinciones.
    Sin duda es un juego imperdible para la Nintendo switch, siendo el juego mas ambicioso y grande de dicha consola

    Los unicos defectos desgraciadamente es su optimizacion, siendo que tiene demasiados bajones, son comprensibles sin duda alguna, pero si son muy constantes en combates o pueblos, aun asi no opacan la enorme creatividad que te incita a tener el juego    … Expand
  9. Waldrums
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Gran juego, la jugabilidad es exquisita. Muy buenos gráficos y arte. corre bien. Si bien el mapa es similar al BOTW supieron darle una vuelta de rosca para mejorarlo y expandirlo. Estoy a la mitad y no deja de sorprenderme. Otra muestra de que un gran juego no necesita realismo en sus gráficos ni 120fps. Cortito y al pie. Cumple de sobra con todo. Super recomendable y se disfruta desde elGran juego, la jugabilidad es exquisita. Muy buenos gráficos y arte. corre bien. Si bien el mapa es similar al BOTW supieron darle una vuelta de rosca para mejorarlo y expandirlo. Estoy a la mitad y no deja de sorprenderme. Otra muestra de que un gran juego no necesita realismo en sus gráficos ni 120fps. Cortito y al pie. Cumple de sobra con todo. Super recomendable y se disfruta desde el minuto uno.… Expand
  10. Ijsquires
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game. Takes everything from the previous game and builds upon it. Incredible gameplay loop, music, enemies and runes. The music has vastly changed, in spite of what many reviews seem to be saying. It does keep motifs from previous games and a similar style to breath of the wild, but it is new and very well composed. The enemies have the perfect amount of health and scaling toFantastic game. Takes everything from the previous game and builds upon it. Incredible gameplay loop, music, enemies and runes. The music has vastly changed, in spite of what many reviews seem to be saying. It does keep motifs from previous games and a similar style to breath of the wild, but it is new and very well composed. The enemies have the perfect amount of health and scaling to make them fun to fight time and time again, and there’s TONS of enemies not seen in breath of the wild. Not only this, but the rewards for fighting enemies are far better than any in breath of the wild, and contributes to the gameplay loop. I can’t decide which rune is my favorite or the most useful because they are all incredibly useful in their own ways. All very well designed. As of right now the two places I feel it could improve are story and dungeons (keep in mind I have not fully played through either of these things yet). However, the dungeons are vastly improved from botw. All around a great game, tons of fun to play.… Expand
  11. tealelixer
    May 16, 2023
    10
    instant goty you can nuke stuff RAHHHHHHHH as soon as I entered the game I thought "hmm I wonder if this is really as good as people say" I then built a car and committed vehicular manslaughter
  12. Pummi
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Amazing game at first i didnt want to buy it because it looked like a big Zelda botw dlc but its definetly not its soooooo good
  13. fr3dywood
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Le jeu parfait, regorgeant de mécanismes et d'une créativité incroyable. Sans aucun doute le jeu de l'année.
  14. Pablo0164
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s good just a bunch of random words next djjrbrirbrirhirgrugrurhrugrurbr… Expand
  15. galacticbanana
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing. They have added so much to the original game, and despite being in the same general areas, it all still feels very new.

    There are a few things that aren't explained (how much time has passed from the original and spoiler kinda ****where did all the sheikah stuff go??****), despite that this is still a stunning second game. Like most, I was shocked at the price,    This game is amazing. They have added so much to the original game, and despite being in the same general areas, it all still feels very new.

    There are a few things that aren't explained (how much time has passed from the original and spoiler kinda ****where did all the sheikah stuff go??****), despite that this is still a stunning second game.

    Like most, I was shocked at the price, however after having about 10 hours of gameplay in, I would happily pay $70 for it again.

    BOTW was my favorite video game of all time, and now this may take the cake. The game is much more challenging right off the bat, and the way you approach certain enemies requires more thought than before. TOTK feels like an OG Zelda game, thanks to the added challenge which gives an ongoing puzzle feel, plus everything we all loved about BOTW.    … Expand
  16. SplitSecondRev
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Anyone who says the game is recycling the same map as Breath of the Wild hasn't put any time into the game or just hated Breath of the Wild because it broke from the traditional Zelda gameplay and needed an excuse to give it a 0. Before playing Tears of the Kingdom, I played through Breath of the Wild again and although Hyrule is still Hyrule, it doesn't even remotely feel like the sameAnyone who says the game is recycling the same map as Breath of the Wild hasn't put any time into the game or just hated Breath of the Wild because it broke from the traditional Zelda gameplay and needed an excuse to give it a 0. Before playing Tears of the Kingdom, I played through Breath of the Wild again and although Hyrule is still Hyrule, it doesn't even remotely feel like the same map. Don't get me wrong, some games deserve negative reviews be it for lack of quality or original content (or overall performance) and even some of my absolute favorite franchises have deserved this negative attention recently, but Tears of the Kingdom is not one of those games. I'm convinced people just want a reason to hate a game that does well. (Keep in mind, people want a reason to hate ANYTHING that does well, not just games. It's human nature.)
    Expect anyone who gives this game a good rating to be called a "NiNtEnDo FaNbOy" for actually enjoying a well made game by the few review bombers out there.    … Expand
  17. Simix9810
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Everything that Breath of the Wild did great Tears of the Kingdom has improved on and everything that Breath of the Wild did bad Tears of the Kingdom has improved on like what more can i say other than i can never play Breath of the Wild again after playing this masterpiece
  18. MashyMash
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Two reasons for this review:
    1. The game is amazing and you can tell that a lot of time, hard work, and care went into crafting this fun, beautiful entry to this series. Nintendo really doesn't cut corners with their second-most important child, The Legend Of Zelda.
    2. To counteract the bu**hurt review-bombers who can't just let other people like things. I suspect these are people who    Two reasons for this review:
    1. The game is amazing and you can tell that a lot of time, hard work, and care went into crafting this fun, beautiful entry to this series. Nintendo really doesn't cut corners with their second-most important child, The Legend Of Zelda.

    2. To counteract the bu**hurt review-bombers who can't just let other people like things. I suspect these are people who play nothing but FPS games and gacha games and don't understand that if something isn't for them, that doesn't mean it's bad.    … Expand
  19. baconomaly
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Simply incredible. Improves upon everything BOTW introduced. Somehow. Remarkable.
  20. Loomboom675
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Me encantó el juego le doy un 10 absoluto por sus múltiples formas de crear y explotar la creatividad del jugador en cada situación
  21. Lucasavieira
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente... perfeito, não consigo parar de jogar, já perdi mulher, filhos, trabalho... e não me arrependo!!!
  22. mjb105
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Besides for a few frame rate problem in specific sections, this game has no flaws
  23. vitor1810
    May 16, 2023
    10
    O jogo supera o seu antecessor em todos os quesitos, e, considerando que ele roda em um tablete que é menos potente que o meu celular, já é algo extraordinário, o melhor jogo do ano.
  24. Link_27
    Sep 2, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom fait passer BOTW pour un brouillon. Le jeu est infiniment complet, 200h de jeu et seulement 88% de fait. Tous les défauts de Breath Of The Wild ont été corrigés .
    10/10
  25. Basinggse
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This is the proove of what a game has to be. Excelente magnificent and of course the Way how the companys has to treat their public
  26. Merk304
    May 16, 2023
    10
    It is an outstanding game i have already played 16+ hrs a day after buying the game I cannot stop playing it
  27. mr_joj
    May 16, 2023
    10
    There have been many people who, most likely haven't played the game review bombing this game. they are saying: "this is just Breath Of The Wild but with a few new sky islands and more boring cutscenes!" But trust me, this game is truly something special. even though the game builds on many of botw's old gameplay aspects, and reused the same map, the game still seems really fresh. Me, whoThere have been many people who, most likely haven't played the game review bombing this game. they are saying: "this is just Breath Of The Wild but with a few new sky islands and more boring cutscenes!" But trust me, this game is truly something special. even though the game builds on many of botw's old gameplay aspects, and reused the same map, the game still seems really fresh. Me, who have spent over 1000 hours in botw, constantly find myself lost in "the same map". there are also so much more content to this game. there is always something new to explore, or a quest to complete, they have really just improved on everything botw lacked on. oh and there's also the story. even though I have just spent around 15 hours in the game, the story so far, has been really engaging and overall just really good. If you're looking to buy this game, but you feel like there are too many negative reviews. Don't listen to them, this is really one of the best games I have ever played.… Expand
  28. Wnavarre
    May 16, 2023
    10
    It is everything we wanted and more. New mechanics, new places, new enemies. And a great story and loveable characters. The story direction was definitely amped up to keep you curious and focused in this familiar world.
  29. SanoGeek
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Es mejor que zelda breath of the wild? Sí lo es! este juego es maravilloso, extenso, versatil, la manera como esta planteado el arco argumental es excelente, los graficos son muy buenos en relacion a su plataforma, un juego totalmente adictivo.
  30. HeyImAwex
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Easy goty and way better Breath of the Wild. BOTW walked so that TOTK could run. Phenomenal game. Industry standard setting game.
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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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