The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

 Switch
User Score
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
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this game

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. tillenium
    Jun 15, 2023
    10
    How can they even pull this off. This game is fingerlicking good. You can have so much fun with it for hours without making any real progress. The new game mechanics are fantastic.
  2. Wolfpoveda
    Jun 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego de mundo abierto jamás creado, muchas habilidades nuevas, y sorpresas el juego es una obra maestra… Expand
  3. suzukky
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    It was the best game ever. I had a very exciting time with plenty of boss battles.
  4. sidevohfs
    Jun 19, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es el mejor juego de este año, tiene una dinámica muy adictiva, es un excelente juego de mundo abierto con contenido nuevo.… Expand
  5. lucxsdisouza
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    It's amazing how this game manages to surprise and improve the formula of its predecessor in a wonderful way. Nintendo proves to us that there's nothing good that can't get even better.
  6. Mistyman6
    Jun 20, 2023
    10
    Work of art. Massive step up from BOTW (breath of the wild), and improves on everything disliked about it. Incredibly fun and I have already spent over 150 hours playing this masterpiece. The NPC interactions, the dungeons, the bosses, the combat, the enemies, the mechanisms, EVERYTHING is perfect about this game. Strongly recommend, you will have alot of fun, it's a huge time killer.
  7. d3stroyah
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    When the game first came out I came here to read user reviews. One was saying "sticking things together is useless, just build bridges". That put me off a lot. Then I started playing and a lot of crazy people on youtube showed what you can build..and I got very mad as reviews should require at least 50 hours to be written at least for games like this one, which is HUGE and huge is anWhen the game first came out I came here to read user reviews. One was saying "sticking things together is useless, just build bridges". That put me off a lot. Then I started playing and a lot of crazy people on youtube showed what you can build..and I got very mad as reviews should require at least 50 hours to be written at least for games like this one, which is HUGE and huge is an understatement. That single user review kinda killed my will to play but it was an idiot reviewing ultimately. This game is incredible and I have no clue on how the f they made it run on a switch. It's incredible, ways to temples are the most epic thing i've ever seen in a game, exploring is kind of a full time job. Didnt even know there was an underground world so huge. I am not even exploring the sky so much as there's so much to do here, BOTW feels like a tiny game compared to this. I seriously don't know how they pulled this off. If you dont play this, you have no idea.… Expand
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. WHITEFOXBILI
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    Great game, beyond BOTW. Everything a sequel should be, very familiar with a lot of twists.
  12. 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.
  13. nobodyimportant
    Jun 24, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. The world is full of content, and exploration feels rewarding. The game also has many puzzles, and the combat is also amazing. The only downside that I can think of is the story. It's good, but it's not great. It's the usual good vs evil, and I hoped they would try something different with Ganondorf.
  14. Zeinn
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Es increíble lo que el team Zelda ha logrado con este juego y sobre todo en esta plataforma que es Nintendo Switc y todo lo que eso conlleva, incluyendo obviamente todas las limitaciones técnicas con las que cuenta la consola y su hardware que salió estando desfasadísimo en 2017. El juego es simplemente impresionante y digno del GOTY.
  15. Danthewolfusmc
    Jun 25, 2023
    7
    More of the same from BOTW game is pretty good not great just good. Some of the key features that made BOTW great are just gone and the new addition dont make up for that loss.
  16. TTTE
    Aug 13, 2023
    10
    This game simply took the previous installment, Breath of the Wild, and super sized every aspect while adding plenty of new ones to make this game fell boundless with what you can do.
  17. Ravenruzone
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    Un gran juego, con nuevas mecánicas no es necesario una gran historia o los mejores gráficos, es lo que es un juego a dónde vas a divertirte a pasar el rato y disfrutar
  18. Dzel21s
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    ¡INCREIBLE JUEGO!, He pasado muchas horas de juego sin fastidio y aun no acabo eñ juego, deseo nunca acabar esta experiencia, Mecánicas que permiten infinitas posibilidades y mejora las pocas carencias de su antecesor, 10/10. Funciona a la perfección sin fallos que afecten la jugabilidad, ME SORPRENDE QUE ESTE ENORME JUEGO FUNCIONE EN UNA CONSOLA DE GENERACION NO TAN ACTUAL, Banda sonora e¡INCREIBLE JUEGO!, He pasado muchas horas de juego sin fastidio y aun no acabo eñ juego, deseo nunca acabar esta experiencia, Mecánicas que permiten infinitas posibilidades y mejora las pocas carencias de su antecesor, 10/10. Funciona a la perfección sin fallos que afecten la jugabilidad, ME SORPRENDE QUE ESTE ENORME JUEGO FUNCIONE EN UNA CONSOLA DE GENERACION NO TAN ACTUAL, Banda sonora e historia inolvidable sin mencionar el hermoso e inmenso mapa lleno de misterios y cosas por hacer.… Expand
  19. mbak
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This game was the perfect sequel to BOTW. I have 210 hours on BOTW and already have 110 hours on TOTK. There is so much to do other than normal bread-n-butter side quests like Addison, Boss monsters, and well-delving. There are some familiar puzzles (Koroks!) but with completely new abilities. The temples do bring part of the old Zelda back but you have multiple ways of getting throughThis game was the perfect sequel to BOTW. I have 210 hours on BOTW and already have 110 hours on TOTK. There is so much to do other than normal bread-n-butter side quests like Addison, Boss monsters, and well-delving. There are some familiar puzzles (Koroks!) but with completely new abilities. The temples do bring part of the old Zelda back but you have multiple ways of getting through them rather than it being hallway-like.… Expand
  20. DiddlyDarnDio
    Jul 7, 2023
    10
    Totk is the closest thing to perfection gaming has ever come.
    The music is amazing and conveys so many emotions and feelings in just the perfect way. The visuals are amazing, considering the switch. The gameplay is amazingly fun and encourages the player to play the game however the player wants to. The story is also far more prevalent than in botw and it's great, and the way it's told is    Totk is the closest thing to perfection gaming has ever come.
    The music is amazing and conveys so many emotions and feelings in just the perfect way. The visuals are amazing, considering the switch. The gameplay is amazingly fun and encourages the player to play the game however the player wants to. The story is also far more prevalent than in botw and it's great, and the way it's told is fantastic!
    I often don't deal in absolutes, but this game is SO gosh darn good. 10/10.
    I would give it above 10/10 if I could.    … Expand
  21. Not_Yharonn
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    A complete improvement on botw. The game and all of its features are really fun to mess around with. I just feel like nintendo is missing out because the game would be much better if it was ran on a higher frame rate.
  22. canisfamiliaris
    Jul 24, 2023
    10
    This is a return to form for Nintendo after decades of mediocrity. BotW was great, but not very memorable. TotK was....mind blowing. The ending is amazing and made me feel like a kid again, beating ganon in LttP or OoT again. It captured that same feeling of awe and accomplishment that kid me had. I have returned to replay BotW while waiting on the DLC. If you have a switch - you betterThis is a return to form for Nintendo after decades of mediocrity. BotW was great, but not very memorable. TotK was....mind blowing. The ending is amazing and made me feel like a kid again, beating ganon in LttP or OoT again. It captured that same feeling of awe and accomplishment that kid me had. I have returned to replay BotW while waiting on the DLC. If you have a switch - you better play this or you should just throw your switch away.… Expand
  23. Vonder23
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    Genius on every level. When you give a top score to the predecessor to a game and the newer version out does it in every way then it is as flawless as can be.
  24. ChckenMan
    Jul 25, 2023
    10
    My favorite game of all time. There is no contest. Anyone who gives this gem of a game less than a 8 is lying to themselves
  25. Goats
    Jul 26, 2023
    10
    This is the best game ever made a worthy Successor to Breath of the Wild. I got on launch day and, there were no bugs (at least for me). I have put 425 hours since. I can’t wait to see we’re the Zelda series go next. The abilities are amazing, I love the sages, the love the new dungeons, the story lines are amazing, the depths and caves are my favorite inclusion, the wells are neat, theThis is the best game ever made a worthy Successor to Breath of the Wild. I got on launch day and, there were no bugs (at least for me). I have put 425 hours since. I can’t wait to see we’re the Zelda series go next. The abilities are amazing, I love the sages, the love the new dungeons, the story lines are amazing, the depths and caves are my favorite inclusion, the wells are neat, the sky islands are very nice. and the story is captivating… Expand
  26. JakeShakesworth
    Jul 27, 2023
    7
    Having never experienced the original Breath of the Wild, I approached Tears of the Kingdom with fresh eyes. The initial stages of the game were enjoyable, leading me to complete three Regional Phenomena quests and explore a considerable portion of the Depths. Yet, over time, my experience was marred by a growing sense of irritation.

    My most significant issue lies with the controls.    Having never experienced the original Breath of the Wild, I approached Tears of the Kingdom with fresh eyes. The initial stages of the game were enjoyable, leading me to complete three Regional Phenomena quests and explore a considerable portion of the Depths. Yet, over time, my experience was marred by a growing sense of irritation.

    My most significant issue lies with the controls. Nintendo appears to be attempting to squeeze too much functionality into a single console controller. This results in a game experience where players find themselves spending an excessive amount of their playtime navigating through menus. Constant interruptions to select a new weapon, shield, or bow, or to consume food, become a prominent part of the game. For those seeking a more laid-back gaming session, this could become a source of annoyance due to the incessant need to switch to a menu to choose an option. The interruptions are relentless.

    When it comes to world design and the sheer variety of activities, the game scores a perfect '10'. While it's true that the graphics are bound by the system's limitations, they remain quite admirable. Though they occasionally appear pixelated, they are still beautiful within their constraints. No one expects PlayStation 5 level graphics, but what's presented here is not just acceptable, but artistically, very commendable.

    In conclusion, I rate the game a 7. While it offers a fantastic world to explore, the overall experience is significantly hindered by an overly complex and tedious control scheme.    … Expand
  27. Futtermann
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At first I thought:nah this game is just botw with a few upgrades.But I was so wrong.It has the same Map as Botw but Totk got so many new content.New bosses, new characters and so much more. The underground and the sky are so good.The underground is underrated. The new creatures are also so cool, you won't be bored.Maybe the new bosses aren't as hard as the curses in botw but they are much more creative and cooler. The titans don't have the cool abilities as the titans in botw but they can fight with you on your side and the bosses and creatures react to them. The endboss is just perfect, Ganondorf is so cool and epic. All the phases are so good especially the third and fourth. He isn't so difficult but it's soooooooo epic. Buy this game!!!… Expand
  28. Zukumistico
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    Tengo que admitir que quedé gratamente sorprendido con este juego. Desde el momento en que comencé a jugar, me quedé completamente inmerso en su fascinante mundo. Los gráficos son impresionantes, con una atención increíble al detalle que realmente te sumerge en la experiencia de juego.

    La jugabilidad es fluida y emocionante, proporcionando un equilibrio perfecto entre desafío y    Tengo que admitir que quedé gratamente sorprendido con este juego. Desde el momento en que comencé a jugar, me quedé completamente inmerso en su fascinante mundo. Los gráficos son impresionantes, con una atención increíble al detalle que realmente te sumerge en la experiencia de juego.

    La jugabilidad es fluida y emocionante, proporcionando un equilibrio perfecto entre desafío y diversión. Los controles son intuitivos y fáciles de dominar, lo que hace que sea accesible tanto para jugadores novatos como para aquellos más experimentados.

    La historia del juego es cautivadora y llena de giros inesperados. Los personajes están bien desarrollados, cada uno con su propia personalidad y motivaciones, lo que los convierte en seres con los que puedes conectar y preocuparte por su destino.

    Además, la banda sonora es simplemente asombrosa. Cada pieza musical encaja perfectamente con la atmósfera del juego y te sumerge aún más en la aventura.

    Pero lo que realmente me impresionó fue la cantidad de contenido que ofrece el juego. Hay tantas misiones secundarias, secretos y actividades adicionales que nunca te aburrirás. Es un mundo enorme y lleno de posibilidades.

    En resumen, este juego es una obra maestra. Si buscas una experiencia de juego inmersiva, emocionante y con una historia fascinante, no puedes dejar pasar esta joya. ¡Definitivamente se ha convertido en uno de mis juegos favoritos de todos los tiempos!    … Expand
  29. LuigiGamer_
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    It's the perfect fusion between breath of the wild and garry's mod [must play]
  30. Ultragaming
    Aug 12, 2023
    5
    Le meilleur jeu de l’année, une aventure époustouflante et magique. Un plaisir et un bijou entre les mains. Le retour des dongons ça c’est un plaisir. Qu’elle jeu pourrait faire mieux.
Page:

Awards & Rankings

1
#1 Best Switch Game of 2023
1
#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2023

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
96

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.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »