The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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  1. Thornetannen
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Out of all my years gaming, I have never had a better experience than with this game. The build mechanics rival that of minecraft, the story rivals that of all other zelda titles, and all the magestic environment blows enterprises owned by Disney out of the water. A game does not need to be 4k and 60 fps to be the best.
  2. rlaugh0095
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is a creative masterpiece and improves on everything its predecessor set out to accomplish. More ways to interact with the world via ultra hand and combining, Epic dungeons that make the divine beasts look bad, and despite carrying over the same world from BOTW, so much has changed in the over world, and you have 2 new massive areas to explore via the sky and the underground. Well worth the money.… Expand
  3. Lucalol
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Zelda totk macht einfach unendlich viel spaß die gigantische open world die vielen sammel itims die vielfalt an gegnern und die story sind sehr gelungen
  4. T4lk888
    May 16, 2023
    10
    The best game I have played really recomanded very fun and harder then botw probably the best switch game
  5. Gavin_
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is absolutely stunning form the sky islands to the ground. Literal eye candy. The bosses?? Exceptional. The story? Beautiful. The gameplay mechanics? The best gameplay mechanics I have EVER seen before. This game has done so many things other have never thought of/were too scared to do… Expand
  6. Aidan923
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom is an amazing game, and I want to both talk about what I liked, as well as address some common criticisms of the game: Story: I haven’t completed the story yet, but from what I have experienced, it’s really good. Not as strong as other games in the franchise, but definitely feels like it’s following in the footsteps of the more traditional Zeldas. A new version ofTears of the Kingdom is an amazing game, and I want to both talk about what I liked, as well as address some common criticisms of the game: Story: I haven’t completed the story yet, but from what I have experienced, it’s really good. Not as strong as other games in the franchise, but definitely feels like it’s following in the footsteps of the more traditional Zeldas. A new version of memories are back, and while those memories are great, it is a little disappointing that we don’t get to play through them. The dungeons, at least the ones I’ve done, are very solid. They all have unique themes, and unique bosses. They do have a similar progression in all of them; activate a set number of things to unlock the boss. Don’t expect them to be on the quality of OoTs forest temple, or SS’s Sandship, but they are much better than the divine beasts. The bosses are pretty great, and their music is amazing. The boss of the Rito dungeon is especially memorable.
    Performance: TotK runs pretty well on switch, honestly a little better than i expected. It’s a solid 30 fps, which for a single player game is still really good. There are slight performance dips here and there, mainly dealing with large groups of enemies and lots of explosions. It’s also important to consider that the Switch is not incredibly powerful, so its performance is still good. As for graphics, it’s the same cell-shaded look as BoTW. I love the art style, but it’s certainly not everyone’s cup of tea.
    Combat: Weapon durability is still a thing, though fuse does address is to some degree. It hasn’t been fixed the way I would’ve liked, but it is slightly better. Overall the combat is the same, though Links new abilities and new enemies make it a lot of fun. Additionally, enemies seem to have more health than in BoTW, and hit a bit harder.
    Map: The world is the same Hyrule as BoTW, but with several changes. New towns have been created, and some old areas are completely changed. While it does feel familiar, it’s changed enough to be fun to explore. The underground area is huge, and is pretty fun to explore, though I would’ve liked more diverse underground biomes. The sky islands are really fun, but are way too sparse. Overall, the world is really fun to explore.
    Conclusion: overall, TotK is an outstanding game, and a great sequel. It improves upon everything that BoTW did, as well as adding its own new ideas. If you are a fan of BoTW, or of open world games, I highly recommend. It’s my top choice for Game of the year.    … Expand
  7. TokyoGamerYT
    May 16, 2023
    10
    I saw that people started to review bomb this game. When I started thinking I couldn't find any good reason as to why they would. After spending atleast 30 to 40 hours in this game, I can confidentiality say it isn't anything lower than an 8, but if you really hate it then you probably only hate it because you hate Nintendo and haven't played it. That alone isn't even a good reason, yet ofI saw that people started to review bomb this game. When I started thinking I couldn't find any good reason as to why they would. After spending atleast 30 to 40 hours in this game, I can confidentiality say it isn't anything lower than an 8, but if you really hate it then you probably only hate it because you hate Nintendo and haven't played it. That alone isn't even a good reason, yet of course people will still be dumb and come on here and review bomb it. So I decided to atleast help with that by adding my thoughts on the game and why it might just be one of the best games ever made.

    1. Starting with reason one being that this game is everything that someone could want from a sequel to one of the best games ever made. It adds upon the things that made the first game so good, it learns from the very few mistakes the first game made. Such as forcing people to buy amiibos for the best items in the game, instead in their game it gives you stuff that's simply cosmetic and good early game but nothing amazing by endgame.

    2. In reason 1, I mentioned it adds upon the parts that made the first game so good. And a few of those things were letting the player choose how they wanted to play the game, how they approached a fight a puzzle. In this game they lean into that much more with the 2 main new abilities, with those being fuse and ultrahand, allowing you to make a weapon which normally sucks into something good, or allowing you to make a robot or even a korok torture device. Both let you do so much. It's great because it let's the player have more fun by deciding what they want to do rather than be told exactly what to do.

    3. My final point is that the map which people had complained before seeing it that it'd be hyrule eith some sky islands and wouldn't be that different. Well in the end it is way different with some large variations aswell as instead of small ones people were expecting. And because people kept complaining that it was basically a dlc, they said things like "why pay 70 bucks for dlc" and "what's so next gen about this to be 70 dollars". The reason they priced it at 70 is because they knew no matter what people would buy it, by the looks of what the internet has been saying they weren't wrong. With all the people who said it was a glorified dlc being proven wrong we can now see its a true sequel by doing what most don't and that's make a better game by learning from the firsts few mistakes like I said earlier. By doing so this game has become a game that clearly deserves the price tag because it is one of the best games ever made.

    To close this all up with a nice little bow, I want to point out that the people review bombing this game can't change the fact that this game is great and that people will buy it. And even with their crappy reviews with 0 true statements about the game I just would like to remind anyone who's read this far that the game is good if you didn't enjoy the first for whatever reason, you won't like this one and that this game was made by people who love the ip and care. Nintendo as a company has fallen into being scummy from time to time but when have other companies not. Like we've just going to pretend sony hasn't tried to sabotage xbox gamepass? In the end the people who make the game are different from those who publish it. Buy it if you want to and buy it if you don't. The game runs great with frame dips for less than a second when using ultrahand with a lot of stuff on screen, but otherwise no dips. The graphics aren't bad same as the first time in that aspect but slightly elevated. Thank you for reading this far and have a good day    … Expand
  8. Henrog
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Great game. I have ~30 hours in it and feel like I’ve done so much and so little at the same time. The audience score is low because of review bombers. If you liked BOTW, you will like this game as much if not more.
  9. OJ07
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Absolute creative masterpiece! No two playthroughs will ever be the same, your experience will be truly unique... how many games can claim that
  10. paveer
    May 17, 2023
    10
    At a time I would give 10/10 to BotW. If I could play just one - this one is even better. But since I played BotW, there is less wow. I do love the graphic of these games. I wish more developers would focus on the FUN and less for how many needles their cactus has, ray tracing and **** like that. I love that I can play it as a casual player and enjoy it, but more skilled players can findAt a time I would give 10/10 to BotW. If I could play just one - this one is even better. But since I played BotW, there is less wow. I do love the graphic of these games. I wish more developers would focus on the FUN and less for how many needles their cactus has, ray tracing and **** like that. I love that I can play it as a casual player and enjoy it, but more skilled players can find their challenge there as well. This open world is just on another level. I do not feel it forces me to grind just to progress the story. Most probably there are quests like bring me 6 goblin horns, but I cannot remember any like that. I do remember quests like that in other games which is usually very boring. (world of warcraft, Assassins creed, The Witcher,...) If someone wants any resource from me, mostly I do have it already just from messing around and if I do not have that, It usually send me to some cool cave or do some cool puzzle. The great thing is, that you can just mess around searching for new cool areas and things to do without actually wanting to progress in a storey... and when you get bored you just can go with the story, or skip most of the story - it is up to you... If you do not like doing something, you do not have to do it. Of course if you want a certain armour to feel good, well you probably need a little bit of grind for rupees or resources.. :-). Two things I do not enjoy that much are - I kinda like to be attached to a nice weapons so them breaking is breaking my heard. But i get it. If they were not breaking, everyone would just find how tho get the best weapons at the start of the game and would be OP right away. It would be nice if I could see at least when it will break. Something like a number how many hits it has left or something. I also do not like that I do not regenerate hearts over time but have to cook... all the time. Those are the two things I do not enjoy that much, but I get them. It is a great game for everyone.… Expand
  11. Danger23
    May 17, 2023
    10
    So far the game is perfect. I can't flaw it. The visuals are amazing, even with the "limits" the switch gives. Game runs smoothly so far, which these days isn't always a given. Didn't watch any of the trailers so that I could explore and experience all the new things for myself. The sense of adventure this game gives is fantastic. I keep finding new challenges and new little secretsSo far the game is perfect. I can't flaw it. The visuals are amazing, even with the "limits" the switch gives. Game runs smoothly so far, which these days isn't always a given. Didn't watch any of the trailers so that I could explore and experience all the new things for myself. The sense of adventure this game gives is fantastic. I keep finding new challenges and new little secrets everywhere. Anyone giving this game a 0 hasn't touched the game. Every detail this game gives in this massive world tells us why it took this long to make. I'd happily wait 6 years for games like these.… Expand
  12. Tevux
    May 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is awesome, the things you can do are limitless, I understand people saying that is a DLC of BOTW, the mechanics of both games are the same, but with worlds apart from each other, TOTK brings us a new way of exploring hyrule and building whatever your imagination let's you, the only complain os that the runes they gave us make the game a little to easy to surpass certain shrines/ temples... but that's not the real problem once the games allow you to run free and conquer hyrule.… Expand
  13. yungwinkel
    May 17, 2023
    10
    This Game really did it for me. There are literally only two games that made me feel this kind of magic and wonder - and the feeling of "how is it even possible to make a game with such a good concept and not just deliver, but eceed expectations". Those Games are botw and now totk for me.
    I can´t even wrap my head around the amount of different and creative ways to solve puzzles or just    This Game really did it for me. There are literally only two games that made me feel this kind of magic and wonder - and the feeling of "how is it even possible to make a game with such a good concept and not just deliver, but eceed expectations". Those Games are botw and now totk for me.
    I can´t even wrap my head around the amount of different and creative ways to solve puzzles or just get around the world (wich can be it´s own puzzle). It is so much fun just being in this world and try stuff out. "Uh would that work?" Most times it does. THIS GAME IS AMAZING.

    I was no user on Metacritic until I found out that this game got "review-bombed". So I just wanted to do my part and give a realistic review. TotK really does deserve better.    … Expand
  14. IloveNintend0
    May 17, 2023
    10
    Everything in this game is good. It's better then Botw and deserves a 10/10.
  15. gonzoboss
    May 17, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, amazing journey. Every moment in this game is a new experience. It was worth waiting!
  16. samuelsoria
    May 17, 2023
    10
    Like others Zelda games this game is a perfection, I’m playing hours and I cannot boring because you have a lot to do and explore and create, a great game Thank you Nintendo another master piece
  17. Hellscream85
    May 17, 2023
    10
    The whiny crybabies that neither bought or played the game are getting drowned out by the sheer amount of people who bought the game and are enjoying it, you love to see it, 10 out of 10!
  18. Joefshr
    May 17, 2023
    10
    Tears of the kingdom is an amazing sequel to botw, every quality of life change that I wanted has been changed and the endless amount of content is overwhelming (in a positive way). Any worries about using the same map we’re squashed when continually getting lost in the world that I was previously so familiar with.

    Without getting into spoilers the depths are thrilling and are extremely    Tears of the kingdom is an amazing sequel to botw, every quality of life change that I wanted has been changed and the endless amount of content is overwhelming (in a positive way). Any worries about using the same map we’re squashed when continually getting lost in the world that I was previously so familiar with.

    Without getting into spoilers the depths are thrilling and are extremely fun to explore. I wasn’t sure how Nintendo could top the masterpiece that was botw but they somehow did    … Expand
  19. MArtinrrr
    May 17, 2023
    10
    the new Zelda tears of the kingdom is amazing there are lots of stuff to do and i am having so much fun the dungeons are so fun and original and they really made me think overall it is a 10/10(for people who are scared to buy it just go for it I thought it was going to be bad but it was incredible and it is a perfect sequel)
  20. Timo1024
    May 17, 2023
    10
    This game is just incredible, it adds so much to what we had in BOTW, and in all the right places. Very few games really pull me in and I want to spend as much time as I can spare playing it, and this game does it like none other. The level of polish is also amazing, despite the complexity everything works flawlessly, the performance is great considering the HW it runs on, and the graphicsThis game is just incredible, it adds so much to what we had in BOTW, and in all the right places. Very few games really pull me in and I want to spend as much time as I can spare playing it, and this game does it like none other. The level of polish is also amazing, despite the complexity everything works flawlessly, the performance is great considering the HW it runs on, and the graphics and sound are breathtaking. I really hate how some haters are review-bombing this game because they're jealous of Nintendo and Zelda. Don't listen to those haters and just try the game for yourself and I promise you you're gonna love it to pieces.… Expand
  21. IamFoX
    May 17, 2023
    10
    Excellent game. Overpassed expectatives.

    Awesome music and photography.

    If you played Breath of the Wild you will find in Tears or the Kingdom a game with better dungeons, more enemies and with higher difficulty. You will not be disappointed.
  22. Babsi
    May 17, 2023
    10
    I played BOTW for about 100 hours. Now im 30+ hours into TOTK and i dont know how they managed to make this game this good. If you didnt like BOTW you should still give TOTK a try. It refined so many things that were disapointing in BOTW. I dont know how but they even managed to make the game look better and add even more mechanics. Its a game that is challangeing, fun and creative all atI played BOTW for about 100 hours. Now im 30+ hours into TOTK and i dont know how they managed to make this game this good. If you didnt like BOTW you should still give TOTK a try. It refined so many things that were disapointing in BOTW. I dont know how but they even managed to make the game look better and add even more mechanics. Its a game that is challangeing, fun and creative all at once. Definetly a must play.… Expand
  23. GlassyMink
    May 17, 2023
    10
    What a masterpiece this game is from the combat. to the beautiful world, to the new mechanics, to the story everything is well done in this game. It's so much fun as well and so much to do. The new floating islands is a plus and I truly believe this is up there as one of the greatest zelda games of all time if not the greatest. it's a 10/10 for me and game of the year. Forgot to alsoWhat a masterpiece this game is from the combat. to the beautiful world, to the new mechanics, to the story everything is well done in this game. It's so much fun as well and so much to do. The new floating islands is a plus and I truly believe this is up there as one of the greatest zelda games of all time if not the greatest. it's a 10/10 for me and game of the year. Forgot to also mention it's very creative which I like and the building and all that is endless you can do what you please.… Expand
  24. Yuyuke793
    May 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lo compré el primer día y no lo he soltado ni para dormirno me hecho no la primera misión principal pero ya he andado medio mapa y el subterráneo con un bug uniendo tres alas en forma de triángulo se puede bajar, tengo hasta la espada maestra este juego es perfecto… Expand
  25. alvaromoralyzz
    May 17, 2023
    10
    Best game I've seen in 20 years, I can't even comprehend the amount of things you can do as a player here
  26. David_Ji
    May 17, 2023
    10
    As a player who is familiar with most of the series from Nintendo’s previous console based Zelda till the long waited enhanced version of 2017, it has everything I waited for. No matter is the plot or the mechanism attached to, or the details, scorning experience from, it balance not only needs for theatrical but also open world feelings.

    The users experience of when can skip,    As a player who is familiar with most of the series from Nintendo’s previous console based Zelda till the long waited enhanced version of 2017, it has everything I waited for. No matter is the plot or the mechanism attached to, or the details, scorning experience from, it balance not only needs for theatrical but also open world feelings.

    The users experience of when can skip, especially for second play, connection between dialogue and character voice are kinda subjective feelings. The rhythmic of the game is almost perfect. Can not ask for no more.

    Hope can adjust some lighting effects for following adds up.    … Expand
  27. HectoHermano
    May 17, 2023
    10
    Obra maestra y es una pena que haya gente tan penosa poniendo reseñas negativas para fastidiar el juego. Quiero verlos llorar cuando se lleve el GOTY
  28. SoyJoms
    May 17, 2023
    10
    GOTY 2023
    nothing more to say
    I'm not a fan of Zelda, but this game makes me want to play it.
    I played it at a friend's house and loved it, now that I bought it vI played it at a friend's house and loved it, now that I bought it
  29. TylerToanone
    May 17, 2023
    10
    No Spoilers but not even finished the game and it is definitely if not already my favorite one of my favorites, it brings new life to the world botw already had and does it 100x better
  30. kimjw064
    May 17, 2023
    10
    It looks like similar with breath of the wild at first.
    But as the game progress, feels new and improvement from the BOTW.
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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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