The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9840 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7,514 out of 9840
  2. Mixed: 734 out of 9840
  3. Negative: 1,592 out of 9840
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  1. sideshownate
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    People will use the excuse that this is the same game as BOTW but its not that at all. The brand new features and the addition of the depths and sky makes this one of nintendos best games ever released.
  2. ImVaxe
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    TOTK ist the best Zelda game I have ever played. It improved almost everything BOTW made wrong
  3. PsychoEd
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Just worried that no other game will be able to beat this one any time soon, and I've got to finish this game eventually. How are they going to top this?
  4. Sir_Launcelot7
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    This is the biggest game I’ve ever played. (With the possible exception of Minecraft)
    If you like open world games then this will be awesome. Goty, definitely. The abilities in tears are a lot better than Breath, and the story is better to. This is awesome.
  5. Ventura10
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    After 260 Hours in Zelda TOTK i can say thats a goated sequel to breath of the wild
  6. InboardSaturn
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    this game is the closest game to perfect. there are some flaws but still deserves a 10. if the flaws were gone this game might be a 11.
    my only flaw with totk,is the sages ai is kinda annoying and you will always use one of the sage's ability when you try to pick up or interact with something.
  7. Gablez
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Un juego increíble con un mundo gigantesco y un montón de cosas por hacer no le reprocharia nada a este juego es simplemente una obra maestra
  8. osinobi
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Easy the best game of the year, is the legend of zelda breath of the wild but renovated, a most interesant history and in my opinin explore the map is more interesant for breath of the wild (in breath of the wild is really interesintg) is a very good game and is the best game of the year veri easy :D.
  9. kageura
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    I'm here after reading most of the bad review, been playing the game over 200hrs still very interested in the game.
    I saw most Negative review so Imma just explain or guess what is actually happening
    People who get bored. Probably haven't get the paraglider or even still holding that broken ass master sword. because it didn't indicate where is the first three shrine I understand people    I'm here after reading most of the bad review, been playing the game over 200hrs still very interested in the game.
    I saw most Negative review so Imma just explain or guess what is actually happening
    People who get bored.
    Probably haven't get the paraglider or even still holding that broken ass master sword. because it didn't indicate where is the first three shrine I understand people who only play games that tell you where to go and players that only play game with guides will get frustrated. what I can say is the fun haven't started and they are here to reviewing the game
    Reused material and BOTW DLC
    I don't think those people actually explore the map much, every side village have changed some finished building some need to rebuild. not to mention that BOTW doesn't even have caves its all empty mountain, IMO BOTW feels more empty after I play TOTK. and the depth and the sky Island its just fun.
    The Price
    nothing much to say around here, I think the game is worth the price.
    Graphics
    I only have fps drop when I use ultra hand to move around but tbh I rarely need to walk around with a ultra hand active.
    weapons
    You can fix weapons and have New weapon gain from the depth So I think people just doesn't discover that they can do things like this, which is part of the gameplay to discover.
    personal tips
    If you are a sheep who can't do anything without a guide yes this game will get bored to you.
    We all knows that there is no game that can suite for everyone so suck it this is the GOTY.    … Expand
  10. Ctap0489
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Everything Breath of the Wild should have been. Easily my top 2 Zelda games ever. Tears of the Kingdom is right up there with Ocarina of Time.
  11. Th3pr0_V
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    This game is goated for me added many more mechanics to the game and it is just soo fun that I cant get bored of it
  12. Piggy239
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    After playing Breath of the Wild, I thought there won't be a game that could be better than it. But, Tears of Kingdom did it!
    It gives players more exploration, more creativity and more imaginations. Everyone could find their own ways to play this game. Both the main plot and side-quests are lovely and remarkable.
  13. Zachapack
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    One of, if not my favourite game of all time. This game improves upon Breath of the Wild in every way. I only really have two gripes with the game. I dislike the fact that there is a ton of Rauru's blessing shrines, and lack of interesting sky islands to explore, and a low amount of them overall. Overall, this game is phenomenal
  14. WHITEFOXBILI
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Great game, beyond BOTW. Everything a sequel should be, very familiar with a lot of twists.
  15. DuplexHat
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Best game I ever played, I really not understand why some people say that the story is the worst part ¿Really? I think that it's the most emotional story in the franchise.
    So the game is the goat, is super funny xddd
  16. MrKingConker1
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    The game is just amazing. It fixes pretty much all the bad points from botw and also improves on all the points that were previously good.
    After 130 hours of pure joy I finished the story today and my god was the ending good! In general, the story was actually much better.
    All in all just pure gold.
  17. AlexPro2
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    It's not only the best game of the year, but also one of the best games of my life.
  18. eagerertomato
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    First zelda game I've ever played, put 200+ hours into the game, 11/10 masterpiece.
  19. RaviKumar
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is so amazing. It never fails to distract me. You always find an adventure while going towards your mission that single thing makes it perfect it's so engaging..… Expand
  20. AKnight2049
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece. Nintendo may be no where near where they should be in terms of hardware but holy hell, they always deliver with Zelda.
  21. TheManOFruit
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Tears of the kingdom improves upon an already stellar game with interesting new mechanics and the one of the greatest stories I’ve experienced in a long time.
  22. iFaller
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This game is BOTW but 3x better everything is great dungeons,bosses and the best Ganondorf fight
  23. Vv1119
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Phenomenal. Possibly the game of a decade, sure to shape the gaming industry for years to come.
  24. maliou
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    I still remember that day when I saw the PV where Link flew down from the sky, I cried with excitement at that time, I couldn't imagine how Nintendo did it! The imagination of this work is too strong, you can explore the sky, the earth, the underground, except the ocean!
    At the same time, this game further increases the proportion of the plot. Zelda’s sacrifice of herself for Link and the    I still remember that day when I saw the PV where Link flew down from the sky, I cried with excitement at that time, I couldn't imagine how Nintendo did it! The imagination of this work is too strong, you can explore the sky, the earth, the underground, except the ocean!
    At the same time, this game further increases the proportion of the plot. Zelda’s sacrifice of herself for Link and the future of the world makes my blood boil. The final ending is also a good ending that I like. I have to give this work full marks.    … Expand
  25. Luke_shogun
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Um dos jogos mais divertidos já feito, muito carisma, tudo muito bem feito, história sensacional, combate intuitivo, muitas variedades, definitivamente um marco na indústria dos games assim como o anterior
  26. arm302540
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is game of the year for me every element in this game. Is so **** good especially the final boss fight and rauru remember this name moment.… Expand
  27. dragonskorpion
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Este juego es una obra de arte, se nota toda la dedicación y el amor que le han puesto a este característico juego de Nintendo, totalmente recomendable, es un juego con el que pasarás horas y horas sin aburrirte ni un solo minuto, cuenta con actividades por todo el mapa, su mapeado es espectacular, su historia te mantiene enganchado con una narrativa buenisima y con un desarrollo brutal, yEste juego es una obra de arte, se nota toda la dedicación y el amor que le han puesto a este característico juego de Nintendo, totalmente recomendable, es un juego con el que pasarás horas y horas sin aburrirte ni un solo minuto, cuenta con actividades por todo el mapa, su mapeado es espectacular, su historia te mantiene enganchado con una narrativa buenisima y con un desarrollo brutal, y su optimizacion es muy buena para ser un juego de Nintendo Switch. En definitiva, es uno de los mejores juegos de la historia… Expand
  28. wsjw
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Nintendo has created a unbelievable Hyrule again after Breath of the wild.They added numerous numbers of new things and new gaming systems to promote the world having been created in the former game,making this series arrive in an incredible step.You will never feel bored during playing this game.
  29. Mikeaaml
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, I enjoyed every minute of it, from start to finish, I wish I could forget so that I can enjoy it for the first time again
  30. FanFantasy56
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    De lo mejor que se a jugado este año, definitivamente tiene que ser un Goty, demasiada innovacion.
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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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