The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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8.1

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  1. MonsieurChicken
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The time has come for a new Zelda game, and Nintendo hit it out of the park with this one. Breath of the Wild will always be the Wii U's Zelda, and now the switch has one to call it's own. I have only done one dungeon so far, (Wind Temple) and it was similar to a divine beast but it had more of the dungeon feel we were hoping for. The boss was also better than just another blight. To see how villages have changed and how people are rebuilding after the events of Breath of The Wild is pretty cool, and also how some have fallen into despair. The new abilities that replace the Shekia slate are all good, some allow you to build vehicles and weapons, one is similar to stasis, and one lets you travel upwards. The shrine system carries over, but there are less shrines than in Botw (I think)

    The story is great, and has me wanting to find more parts of it. I've been playing it constantly. My one complaint is that this game pushes the switch to it's max. I have a V2 switch and it can be a little laggy when you make a huge contraption with ultra hand. This has in no way affected how fun the game is though. And in conclusion, if you liked Breath of the Wild, you'll love this game. If you didn't like or didn't play Botw, it's probably not gonna be as fun for you. The dungeons are more traditional, but it's still a massive open world game that kinda relies on the player to know what they're doing.    … Expand
  2. Retro_Jack
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Easily the best Zelda game Nintendo has ever mad. Nintendo has taken a proven formula and made it even better.
  3. krulemuk
    May 16, 2023
    10
    I loved BotW but this game is making BotW looking like a tech demo. I never saw so much creativity and so much wonder in a video game. The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is one of the best games I've ever played and might be my pick for the game of the decade 2021-2030.
  4. FraggerFeed
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This is the best 70$ DLC in my life I never played better DLC that changes game that much that it can be called another full game idk why Nintendo released this as DLC
  5. Mr_AlcGar
    May 16, 2023
    10
    It was clear for me that tears of the kingdom was going to be much better than breath of the wild, well it has turned to be the best game ever made
  6. unclet103
    May 16, 2023
    10
    To combat review bombing. Seriously though, very good game. Nice upgrade from BOTW.
  7. franckeuf
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Un jeu exceptionnel.
    Toutes les petites imperfections de Breath of the Wild ont disparu.
    Les nouveaux pouvoirs sont géniaux.
    Il n’y a plus aucune limite à la créativité .
    On peut facilement jouer 3 ou 4 heures en ayant le sentiment d’avoir joué 20 mn.
    Bravo
  8. letailong
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Previously, there were only 2 other games that I couldn't stop discovering, DOS2 and Elden Ring, but the feeling of playing Zelda: TOTK is still a great experience. This is my first time playing a Zelda game, I haven't even played Zelda: BOTW. I should have experienced Zelda sooner.
  9. Chipman2927
    May 16, 2023
    9
    The story telling is beautiful, the gameplay is fun yet challenging and I will be using my whole weekend to play this game
  10. cybr0n
    May 16, 2023
    2
    As per nintendo's tradition for the past 20 years, it's the same old same old. If you liked BoTW then you'll like this. On the other hand if you think that Zelda series have always been boring and there are much better games out there in the same genre, then you'd most like not really get the hype like me.
  11. odysseus420
    May 16, 2023
    0
    And to think I was looking forward to this... A huge failure of a game on every conceivable level. The first issue is immediately obvious: the game is hideous, in fact it looks worse than Wind Waker and yet never goes above 20fps (with frequent spikes in the single digits). Not that the "graphics" are the only issue, the art direction might be the worst I've seen in a Nintento title toAnd to think I was looking forward to this... A huge failure of a game on every conceivable level. The first issue is immediately obvious: the game is hideous, in fact it looks worse than Wind Waker and yet never goes above 20fps (with frequent spikes in the single digits). Not that the "graphics" are the only issue, the art direction might be the worst I've seen in a Nintento title to date, second only to BotW. Second is the absolutely terrible story that is a slap in the face of any self-respecting LoZ fan. I won't spoil what happens but I was gobsmacked at the contempt the writers are showing for their fans (who will probably happily take it and beg for more, as is the nature of Nintento fans). Third is the gameplay: hilarious to see the same people who (rightly) criticize Ubisoft and EA's boring "open world" make-work trash celebrate BoTW and TotK, games that are even more bland and tedious and in fact go out of their way to be as dull and repetitive as possible. And finally: if you aren't going to let me play as Zelda then don't put her in the title of your game, to do otherwise is deceptive advertising which, by the way, is illegal.… Expand
  12. Goodman33
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Ce jeu est la suite de Zelda Breath of the Wild. Le jeu permet de s'évader grâce à sa musique, son ambiance graphique à la flânerie. Graphiquement, on peut se demander à quoi il pourrait ressembler s'il avait été fait pour les consoles de nouvelles générations. Franchement, c'est une chose dont je peux faire abstraction vu le plaisir que j'éprouve à parcourir Hyrule et sans oublier lesCe jeu est la suite de Zelda Breath of the Wild. Le jeu permet de s'évader grâce à sa musique, son ambiance graphique à la flânerie. Graphiquement, on peut se demander à quoi il pourrait ressembler s'il avait été fait pour les consoles de nouvelles générations. Franchement, c'est une chose dont je peux faire abstraction vu le plaisir que j'éprouve à parcourir Hyrule et sans oublier les nouveaux pouvoirs, son gameplay.… Expand
  13. Crisisheto
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Una secuela muy creativa, el uso de nuevas habilidades, mejor estabilidad, un mundo abierto mucho más grande y una historia que da continuidad al mundo de breath of the wild. Simplemente hermoso.
  14. KazaroAsrail
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Es un tremendo juego. He jugado los juegos de la saga desde la NESS y creo que este mejoro muchas cosas del juego anterior, amplia el mapa en tres horizontes (cielo, tierra y subsuelo), agrega mecanicas geniales con la construcción de vehículos para desplazarse y agrega un sin fin de combinaciones de armas. Solo creo que falto agregar mas sets para link y ojalá en algún momento de la saga,Es un tremendo juego. He jugado los juegos de la saga desde la NESS y creo que este mejoro muchas cosas del juego anterior, amplia el mapa en tres horizontes (cielo, tierra y subsuelo), agrega mecanicas geniales con la construcción de vehículos para desplazarse y agrega un sin fin de combinaciones de armas. Solo creo que falto agregar mas sets para link y ojalá en algún momento de la saga, implementen un sistema de niveles para link. La narrativa como siempre es espectacular y solo queda mejorar la jugabilidad en el mando (saltar con x del mando switch y pegar con Y a veces te deja muy a trasmano para hacer combinaciones como correr, saltar y pegar). Lo recomiendo completamente si te gusta explorar, resolver rompecabezas y desafios grandes, ya que las armas se rompen y los monstruos van subiendo su categoría mientras mas los vayas aniquilando. Ojalá también en un futuro DLC, amplien algo mas la obtención de rupias que en esta entrega son demasiado pocas y difíciles de obtener.… Expand
  15. Djealon
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Le premier épisode s’est hissé à mon top 1 de mes jeux préférés de tous les temps. Cette suite me faisait peur car comment faire mieux voir aussi bien. Eh ben je ne suis pas déçu. Nintendo a une inventivité folle et le plaisir de jeu est incroyable par la richesse de son gameplay de la possibilité des approches avec un level design aux **** oignons. Un nouveau chef d’œuvre.
  16. MovieT00NS
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom is a Great Perfect Game as Perfect Game as Breath of the Wild it's a Best Video Game Ever Become Masterpiece Open World Game
  17. 113
    May 16, 2023
    0
    Tears of the kingdom, more like tear in my eyes when I play this... Gottem (True though, its not a very fun game, it is quite boring and the game has terrible framerate 3/4 of the time felt the game was empty alot of the time despite open world and the puzzles were mediocre at best. I miss the old Zelda games when they were actually fun to play)
  18. IlPinguino
    May 16, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Questo è il reale voto per Zelda tears of the Kingdom. Senza dubbio è un bel gioco e la trama è superiore a precedente capitolo. Però, già c'è un grande però. Anzi, grandi però. I sacrari sono ancora più inutilmente inutili rispetto a botw, i dungeon tanto decantati non ci sono, se non dei labirinti del cavolo e templi con i soliti enigmi del cavolo. Il sistema armi che ancora si rompono, anche più velocemente di prima. Il movimento del cavallo è ancora una merda. Il sistema di combattimento è vecchio di 10 anni e senza ancora un roll o una schivata. Niente. Il sotto mondo è inutile e bah... Inutile è la parola giusta si. Il cucina dopo un po' diventa fastidioso così come il crafting delle cose. Solo che il primo ti serve per creare cibi per l'energia, il secondo è proprio una cavolata. Ah ma tutti si divertono a creare la macchinina, quindi per gli altri è un 10. Allora perché ho messo 8? Perché è botw con una trama bella. Più di 8 questo gioco non può avere.… Expand
  19. Eerokina
    May 13, 2023
    4
    Very disappointed. It's the same BOTW but WORSE. Still no real dungeons, tons of useless loot and weapons, repetitive gameplay. New mechanics aren't good, game became some weird monstrosity with all this building and fusion. It's simply unfun and feels really tedious. Don't forget about massive framedrops here and there and lack of story. This game's critics rating is another confirmationVery disappointed. It's the same BOTW but WORSE. Still no real dungeons, tons of useless loot and weapons, repetitive gameplay. New mechanics aren't good, game became some weird monstrosity with all this building and fusion. It's simply unfun and feels really tedious. Don't forget about massive framedrops here and there and lack of story. This game's critics rating is another confirmation of incompetence of game journalists. Play it only if you are a huge fan of BOTW and want to play the same game again, but a little bit different.… Expand
  20. Coonaros
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Nothing less than 10/10 ! Bet it for a game of the year! The Btow and ToTk is like the ocarina and majoras mask how to make a perfect game even better!
  21. nhatbv2
    May 16, 2023
    10
    I though it was just a DLC. But No. It's far from my Imagination. Unbelievable. Everything is new. A big world with a lot of secrets. It's the best game of my life until now.
  22. ShadowGaxy
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This game is one of the best games i have ever played in my hole life. The new mechanics are so good you.
  23. MasterNaxum
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This game made a series of ritual sacrifices from its predecessor in order to be born. Quests will often send you on a wild goose chase to a part of the map you haven't reached yet, functionality that seems very important to the core gameplay experience is hidden away behind optional side missions, and after so long it feels like the overworld has shrank thanks to the new methods ofThis game made a series of ritual sacrifices from its predecessor in order to be born. Quests will often send you on a wild goose chase to a part of the map you haven't reached yet, functionality that seems very important to the core gameplay experience is hidden away behind optional side missions, and after so long it feels like the overworld has shrank thanks to the new methods of transportation.

    These sacrifices however, morph the gameplay experience into a slightly-less open one that continues to surprise you. You will be travelling more often to complete missions, but damn is the journey more fun than ever.

    Everything feels slightly faster for your convenience, even the teleportation transition and the shrines no longer prompt you with an introductory text each time. Even the "fade out" animation when you skip a skippable cutscene FEELS faster. The care put into this game is immense. And it shows.

    This one is not only going to be game of the year, but it will easily become a game to be remembered for generations to come. It puts other titles to shame with how brilliantly it implements creative mechanics, and I hope everyone can learn from its soul.    … Expand
  24. Alexnguyen217
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Perfect Game on Nintendo Switch with huge open-world. May win game of the year 2023
  25. LNDRRTZ
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Makes BOTW in my Opinion fell kind of "old"
    Great Game lots of fun, spent since the Release like 40-50h at playing and it keeps getting better    … Expand
  26. SkytendoLOXs
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Eins der besten Spiele die ich jemals gespielt habe ich habe nach 20 Stunden am Stück fast die Motivation verloren weiter zu machen als ich erfahren habe das es zu Hyrule an sich (2017 wurde Hyrule schon gelobt dafür so groß zu sein da der Tutorial Teil ca 1% der Map) und den Inseln auch noch einen gesamten Untergrund gibt wie lange brauch man bitte um dieses Spiel durchzuspielen? Es gibtEins der besten Spiele die ich jemals gespielt habe ich habe nach 20 Stunden am Stück fast die Motivation verloren weiter zu machen als ich erfahren habe das es zu Hyrule an sich (2017 wurde Hyrule schon gelobt dafür so groß zu sein da der Tutorial Teil ca 1% der Map) und den Inseln auch noch einen gesamten Untergrund gibt wie lange brauch man bitte um dieses Spiel durchzuspielen? Es gibt herausfordernde, spannende und coole Bosse, endlich wieder Dungeons, neue Fähigkeiten die besser in das Spiel passen als gedacht usw.… Expand
  27. Aboughtcritic
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This years Elden Ring. Huge scope, nice visuals, fresh mechanics and a world that is filled with life and many secrets. It makes BOTW feel like a beta version.
  28. Ichigo_974
    May 16, 2023
    8
    Ce jeu est un bon jeux malgré quelques chutes de fps au début sur la zone de départ mais sa contre balance avec le paysage magnifique. se jeux n'est pas un dlc contrairement à certains qui le pense. perso jouer pendant plusieurs heures à se au mieux de le critiquer bêtement parce que il y a plein de nouveautés intéressantes.
  29. Taken_Hades
    May 16, 2023
    8
    -6/10 story
    -10/10 gameplay
    -10/10 environments
    -7/10 characters
    -10/10 music
  30. Messant
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gran secuela, valió la pena la espera. Se nota el entusiasmo y el tiempo invertido. Para dejar un juego parecido, continuo pero con muchas mecánicas agregadas… 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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