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. 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
  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. VesaTheMage
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Objectively, the game is well made, but I understand that open world Zelda is not for everyone. As a BotW and old Zelda fan I feel that they have addressed the problems that BotW had, while bringing back some of the old Zelda charm. I would suggest going into the game with as little outside influence as possible. Unfortunately there has been a lot of toxic back and forth over TotK. SendingObjectively, the game is well made, but I understand that open world Zelda is not for everyone. As a BotW and old Zelda fan I feel that they have addressed the problems that BotW had, while bringing back some of the old Zelda charm. I would suggest going into the game with as little outside influence as possible. Unfortunately there has been a lot of toxic back and forth over TotK. Sending well wishes your way, I hope you have a fun journey. :3… Expand
  4. 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.
  5. Changzep
    May 16, 2023
    10
    An interesting and impressive game. You can't help but admire how the developers have expanded the map in the Y-axis. Overflowing content and upgrades that go beyond the category of progression.
  6. JohnOlthuis
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Not even gonna bother attempting an essay until I finish the game, but I’ll just say it’s probably the best game of all time.
  7. Jlandrieu
    May 16, 2023
    10
    L’univers de Zelda est bien respecté. Le Gameplay est rapide à prendre en main
  8. CovenantSSlayer
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Supera a TLoZ: Breath of the Wild en cada apartado manteniendo la esencia y calidad.
    El estudio encargado de desarrollar esta obra ha hecho notar el presupuesto con el que se contaba además de pulir tanto como fue posible cada detalle del mundo, podría llamarles "magos".
    ¡Una maravilla!
  9. Jacrack
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Es un juego perfecto, en todo sentido, desde el combate y la exploración, hasta la historia principal y nuevas mecánicas.
  10. Luizvz
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Tears of the kingdom traz uma história cativante, um mundo incrivelmente maior que te convida a explorar cada pedaço de Hyrule, seja das profundezas ao mais alto nos céus.

    A superfície mesmo que já conhecida se enche de vida neste jogo e traz ao mesmo tempo um sentimento de nostalgia, continuidade e novidade a todo o mundo que se inicio em Breath of the Wild. Suas mecânicas bem    Tears of the kingdom traz uma história cativante, um mundo incrivelmente maior que te convida a explorar cada pedaço de Hyrule, seja das profundezas ao mais alto nos céus.

    A superfície mesmo que já conhecida se enche de vida neste jogo e traz ao mesmo tempo um sentimento de nostalgia, continuidade e novidade a todo o mundo que se inicio em Breath of the Wild.
    Suas mecânicas bem desenvolvidas, com novos e antigos adversários, companheiros e missões cativantes.

    Breath of the wild passava claramente um sentimento de solidão e isolamento, enquanto que Tears of the Kingdom traz a um sentimento muito ligado ao companheirismo.

    Este jogo é sinônimo de genialidade e acima de tudo extremamente divertido, que é o objetivo dos jogos.    … Expand
  11. KarimTheTraitor
    May 16, 2023
    0
    An uninspired Zelda with zero evolution compared to BotW.
    The construction mechanic isn't as deep as people say and all it does is complicate things that were simpler before with the Sheika tablet abilities.
    I thought the plot would be deeper and more epic, but it's just as bland.
  12. ND3G
    May 16, 2023
    7
    Meh. BotW while being technically impressive is far from my favorite Zelda game. Tears is just more of the same. I mean it is literally the same game 90% of the time.

    The building mechanic is interesting for a while but it gets old pretty quick. The crap cooking system is back as is the ridiculously low weapon durability. I thought after 6 years they could have figured out how to    Meh. BotW while being technically impressive is far from my favorite Zelda game. Tears is just more of the same. I mean it is literally the same game 90% of the time.

    The building mechanic is interesting for a while but it gets old pretty quick.

    The crap cooking system is back as is the ridiculously low weapon durability.

    I thought after 6 years they could have figured out how to use the engine to make some kick ass dungeons but no. This is divine breasts+.    … Expand
  13. matta805
    May 16, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Game super fun to explore and great successor to BOTW. Music and sound design are amazing story is great and gameplay is even better. 10/10… Expand
  14. JERAMCR
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Another legendary aventure with amazing puzzles! This game is revolutionary!
  15. DKCAMARGO
    May 16, 2023
    10
    beautiful game, great mechanics, great changes, great combat system, good open world, great game
  16. ATrejo98
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom destaca por su combinación de elementos clásicos de la franquicia y nuevas mecánicas innovadoras. Los jugadores asumen el papel de un valiente héroe en un vasto y detallado mundo abierto. La exploración es una parte fundamental del juego, ya que los jugadores pueden recorrer diversos escenarios, desde frondosos bosques hasta desiertos áridos y montañas nevadas. CadaTears of the Kingdom destaca por su combinación de elementos clásicos de la franquicia y nuevas mecánicas innovadoras. Los jugadores asumen el papel de un valiente héroe en un vasto y detallado mundo abierto. La exploración es una parte fundamental del juego, ya que los jugadores pueden recorrer diversos escenarios, desde frondosos bosques hasta desiertos áridos y montañas nevadas. Cada ubicación está meticulosamente diseñada, repleta de secretos y misiones secundarias que fomentan la exploración y la inmersión en el mundo del juego.

    La jugabilidad se basa en resolver acertijos y rompecabezas ingeniosos que requieren el uso de herramientas y habilidades especiales. Además, Tears of the Kingdom introduce nuevas mecánicas, como el control del tiempo, que permiten a los jugadores manipular eventos y resolver desafíos de manera creativa.

    El combate en Tears of the Kingdom es fluido y desafiante. Los jugadores deben dominar técnicas de esgrima y aprovechar las debilidades de los enemigos para triunfar en batallas épicas. Además, el juego presenta jefes poderosos y memorables que ponen a prueba las habilidades de los jugadores y ofrecen emocionantes enfrentamientos.

    La narrativa de Tears of the Kingdom es profunda y envolvente. Los jugadores se embarcan en una emocionante búsqueda llena de giros y vueltas, mientras descubren los secretos del reino y desentrañan el destino del protagonista. Los personajes están bien desarrollados y se presentan relaciones complejas, lo que añade capas de profundidad a la historia y hace que los jugadores se conecten emocionalmente con ellos.

    La banda sonora de Tears of the Kingdom es una experiencia auditiva impresionante. Cada pieza musical está cuidadosamente compuesta para adaptarse a los momentos clave del juego, evocando emociones y creando atmósferas únicas. Desde melodías enérgicas durante el combate hasta temas emotivos en momentos de drama, la música es una parte integral de la experiencia de juego.

    En resumen, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom se destaca por su mundo abierto detallado, su jugabilidad ingeniosa, su combate desafiante, su narrativa cautivadora y su banda sonora inolvidable. Estas características se combinan para crear una experiencia de juego excepcional que ha dejado una marca imborrable en la historia de los videojuegos.    … Expand
  17. Sagittariuss
    May 16, 2023
    8
    这作并没有当时旷野之息从无到有的震撼 但是相较于前作无论核心能力，地图设计，地图细节都是全方位的超越。旷野之息带给人的感觉是很多地方尚有欠缺的神一般的开放世界探索，王国之泪带给人的是细节全面补充的充实的自由探险。
    扣一分给ns性能，再扣一分给空岛太少，没有预想的和预告给人感觉的分量足，加半分给惊叹的地底探索，mc只能给整数那就8分。    这作并没有当时旷野之息从无到有的震撼 但是相较于前作无论核心能力，地图设计，地图细节都是全方位的超越。旷野之息带给人的感觉是很多地方尚有欠缺的神一般的开放世界探索，王国之泪带给人的是细节全面补充的充实的自由探险。
    扣一分给ns性能，再扣一分给空岛太少，没有预想的和预告给人感觉的分量足，加半分给惊叹的地底探索，mc只能给整数那就8分。
  18. SpicyTacoMX
    May 16, 2023
    10
    I simply loved it. The gameplay is amazing. The 1st hour is dedicated to learn the new tricks just like BOTW, after that is free for all.
  19. DestiNofi
    May 16, 2023
    10
    At first I wondered if this game would feel too much like BotW. Thankfully I was proven wrong. Not only is this game a total upgrade in every way, it also feels completely separate as a game. The exploration feels more satisfying, less empty space as well as more places to explore. I'm impressed the switch pulled off such a feat. NPCs also feel more significant.
  20. xnoopy
    May 16, 2023
    10
    What if Link was a real person and your friend! I spend most of my time wandering ^^

    The content and gameplay of the game are three times that of the previous game, but the details seem to be less "human". Maybe my experience with BOTW is the moving of the plot, and the DLC of "BOTW" is even stronger! He gives me goosebumps, but "Kingdom" doesn't, probably because "Tears" in the name    What if Link was a real person and your friend! I spend most of my time wandering ^^

    The content and gameplay of the game are three times that of the previous game, but the details seem to be less "human".
    Maybe my experience with BOTW is the moving of the plot, and the DLC of "BOTW" is even stronger! He gives me goosebumps, but "Kingdom" doesn't, probably because "Tears" in the name makes me expect too much from the plot, but I still give it a 10 for the gameplay    … Expand
  21. JG23
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Muy buen jugo, trae bastas zonas para descubrir, consigue mantener su libertad, y logra superar a botw.… Expand
  22. Petris
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Just play the freaking game, this game is the definition of what a video game is.. just like ocarina of time did in that time. Its the reason why we loved in first place with the thing that we call video games, is a reason to keep playing video games, it reminds you why you started playing video games.. it just has that feeling..
  23. SNOWDEM9N
    May 16, 2023
    10
    JUEGO DEL AÑO, AMO SU MUNDO ABIERTO Y LA CREACION DE ARMAS ATRA VEZ DE OBJETOS
  24. peterlam2553
    May 16, 2023
    10
    one of the best game i ever play. This is the true open world experience. A map that full of content. Add new game mechanics make this game even better.
  25. SteveBright
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Even better than breath of the wild! Such more ultra hand is one of the best idea on the game I have ever played.
  26. Ali_Almazrouei
    May 16, 2023
    10
    No other game can give you these tools, mechanis, the game is even bigger than what i imagined, its really embarrassing for other open world games because this game is THE best open game i would say ever!.
  27. Dudemanmrguyman
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece and is in my opinion revolutionary for both the open world and sandbox genres!
  28. Faravo
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Uma daquelas pérolas que saem em grandes intervalos de tempo para influenciar os jogos futuros! Nintendo conseguiu mais uma vez.
  29. TornadoIsHungry
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Absolute stunning game. One of the greatest games I’ve ever played. It is actually incredible how well Nintendo made this game and I’m very impressed with how well the game runs on the Nintendo software.
  30. Real333dog
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Don’t listen to the pessimists, Nintendo has done bad things, but this is a fun game. If you’re looking for great graphics or whatever, one, go touch grass, and two, that’s not what the games about. Here are my following points in response to some bad reviews I saw:

    The game isn’t perfect, but literally nothing is. This is a great game, the plot isn’t too sound, but the story will stick    Don’t listen to the pessimists, Nintendo has done bad things, but this is a fun game. If you’re looking for great graphics or whatever, one, go touch grass, and two, that’s not what the games about. Here are my following points in response to some bad reviews I saw:

    The game isn’t perfect, but literally nothing is. This is a great game, the plot isn’t too sound, but the story will stick with me for a long time. Discovering the depths for the first time, crafting new and unique weapons and testing them in battle, discovering fun references and having a full huge multilayered world to discover has been an unforgettable epic adventure unforgettable.

    Anyways, the map is far larger, I myself have spent hours exploring the new depths, which are about the same size as the regular map, not to mention there are also sky islands. I enjoy going to these places and gathering resources that offer interesting mechanics, and fighting in unique and fun combat situations. The normal map is also completely revamped, and at times nearly unrecognizable. I really don’t understand how people are angry about the “reused” map, it’s just plain stupid. I don’t recommend just following the main story, as I had more fun doing things out of order, getting super late game stuff in the early game even was a decision I had a lot of fun with. Overall the story is simple and just kind of cool, there are more stakes this time, and it has some more in depth characters. Nothing too thought provoking or anything, but that’s not what Zelda game stories are about. I personally don’t like the zonai tech too much, but I’m sure plenty of fans will have a great time with it. People who say the durability system isn’t fixed at all are wrong. The problem wasn’t that weapons broke, but that there wasn’t enough incentive to fight when you know your weapons will break, and this game provides far more incentive with the new crafting. Overall this has been one of the most fun and epic adventures in the franchise yet, and overall already one of my favorite games. I hope you play it and just try to have fun instead of nitpick every detail about frame rate or voice acting.    … Expand
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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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