The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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  1. Red_Xlll
    Jun 25, 2023
    9
    Undoubtedly fun game, with plenty to explore and discover, enjoyable characters, puzzles and mechanics. The combat is at its core, fairly easy and simple - many of the tougher enemies have obvious exploits with your abilities or weak spots, so no enemy feels too tough, for the most part. The combat has a wide amount of freedom with customizable structures, which is arguably one of theUndoubtedly fun game, with plenty to explore and discover, enjoyable characters, puzzles and mechanics. The combat is at its core, fairly easy and simple - many of the tougher enemies have obvious exploits with your abilities or weak spots, so no enemy feels too tough, for the most part. The combat has a wide amount of freedom with customizable structures, which is arguably one of the strongest points to the combat system, but they don't ever feel necessary and practically every fight can be solved with your typical weapons. Exploration is fun and fairly rewarding - you will often encounter characters along the way with quests, new shrines for occupying your time and there will be plenty of instances where you will stray away from your goal just by wandering around. The sky islands are particularly fun to explore, and the dungeons usually have pretty fun lead-ups - however, the dungeons themselves, while visually striking, could be more ambitious, like in the older titles. I like the imagination put into some of the areas you can find - such as encountering a wandering boss or finding a mystical dragon to ride. Your allied characters are likeable, and the story is relatively engaging, but a little basic. The biggest letdown for me was the Depths area - a great concept, but ultimately there isn't much to do in the Depths besides quests, finding tough monsters (which can also be done in the overworld), and completion metrics with unlocking the lightroots. The most interesting thing for me to do in the Depths was find armor, but as soon as I found that most of the armor pieces were just Breath of the Wild DLC sets, most without major statistical improvements to the most basic of armor pieces found in the overworld, I lost interest in trying to find these pieces quickly. Overall, the game is very solid, but perhaps not ambitious enough.… Expand
  2. Kanek
    May 13, 2023
    9
    El juego es simplemente mágico, puedes perderte por horas en un área y siempre encontraras algo que hacer , el apartado artístico y musical son simplemente perfectos, el gameplay muy entretenido y con mas secretos por descubrir que la entrega anterior.
    Ahora no se dejen engañar por la gente que anda diciendo que solo reciclaron mapa y assets cosa que muchas compañías hacen pero la    El juego es simplemente mágico, puedes perderte por horas en un área y siempre encontraras algo que hacer , el apartado artístico y musical son simplemente perfectos, el gameplay muy entretenido y con mas secretos por descubrir que la entrega anterior.
    Ahora no se dejen engañar por la gente que anda diciendo que solo reciclaron mapa y assets cosa que muchas compañías hacen pero la diferencia es como las implementas y si, aunque ma base del juego es el mapa anterior ,con todos los añadidos se siente completamente nuevo , las nuevas áreas como las islas flotantes le dan un aire de frescura y el mapa principal, aunque encuentres locaciones familiares no te dejara de dar la sensación de que lo estás explorando por primera vez , la única razón de ponerle 9 es que no me tachen de fanboy XD .Si el juego te llama la atención no lo dudes mas y juégalo, no le hagas caso a todas esas personas que tratan de hundir algo tan maravilloso como lo es esta entrega de Zelda y el que te diga lo contrario es por que no tiene ni idea del
    Juego y son personas que no lo han jugado y ni lo jugaran pos r su odio irracional al éxito de otras compañías    … Expand
  3. sludacris
    May 17, 2023
    9
    Those complaining about the cost versus having "the same map" have either not really given it a try or have grossly underestimated the gigantic amount of time and content put into this game.

    This game is a beast and I can already tell it would take 200 hours to truly find and do everything. 9/10 only because the frame rate issues are inexcusable. There are creative ways to get    Those complaining about the cost versus having "the same map" have either not really given it a try or have grossly underestimated the gigantic amount of time and content put into this game.

    This game is a beast and I can already tell it would take 200 hours to truly find and do everything.

    9/10 only because the frame rate issues are inexcusable. There are creative ways to get around these issues and they decided to go with beauty over performance.    … Expand
  4. fraaaa
    May 15, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you liked Breath of the Wild, you’re gonna like this game; just, don’t jump into this expecting the game to not be a sequel to BotW, because it has been said since the start that it was like this. With that said, the complaints about the world are many times exaggerated: while it is the same Hyrule, lots and lots of stuff have changed, giving the world a new, fresh look. They could’ve added a few more sky islands, but the aesthetic of it is awesome, especially the equivalent of the Great Plateau here (which-in BotW you don’t return to the great plateau, I don’t understand the problem with the sky islands). Weapons breaking has returned, but honestly I don’t see a problem with it - it’s partially solved with a creative way (which is easy to use - open the quick menu, select your weapon, drop it, then fuse. Takes far less than one minute), and weapons breaking add a challenge element to smth that would be stale. Given the immense amount of weapon that are here, it incentivises you to use different kinds of weapons, rather than always using the Master Sword.
    The other abilities are fun, just taking a bit use to. Ultrahand is super useful, especially given the fact it has no cool-down. The ability to build stuff is even more useful - while you need to get used to the rotation mechanic, after you get used to it’s extremely flexible, and almost anything you can think about would work. Sad to see the runes gone, since some were really useful, especially the bomb rune, but it makes sense. The new ability wheel is also faster to use than the old runes menu.

    Speaking of performance, my game seemed to run most of the time at 30FPS, dipping only in dense areas with ultrahand, so perfectly on par with what BotW had. I haven’t gotten to the temples yet, but from what I’ve seen - they’re an upgrade from the Divine Beasts. Cool the new companion mechanism, the new thing of learning combat abilities from other characters, and - they’re not like OoT dungeons but, did really anyone expect those? I’ve played some of the sanctuaries though, and in my opinion they’re far better than BotW: more thoughtful puzzles that incentivise the use of ultrahand, brand new mechanics, etc etc. Worth noting all the quality of life changes which do really improve a lot over BotW: the new menus are far more useful, the new recipe book is useful, batteries are a good addition, and overall are just nice.
    Overall really, I don’t see the points presented by the overly negative reviews: “the game is just like BotW” (it’s a sequel, it uses the same engine, it uses some of its mechanics - MM had this too, sooo…?), “weapons breaking is bad” (so challenge is bad?), “the game should fill all the map at once” (so you already know what there is everywhere? It’s part of the fun of the game going around and exploring as if you were on a real adventure), “stamina should be removed” (isn’t that a challenge too, so you’re incentivised to explore more for shrines to get light orbs?), “this is just a dlc” (perhaps you haven’t seen a BotW dlc, those are 1/20th of what this game is. A DLC should never, ever do as much as what TotK did to BotW, it would simply break continuity, consistency, and be confusing to every people), “the game is easy” (wouldn’t say so, BotW was far far easier. TotK gives you hoarders of improved enemies with new mechanics, new enemy types, the new demonic miasm challenge, like - at the start of the game which is where I am now, you die far far more often in this than BotW), “it doesn’t have the quality” (in a sea of unfinished, rushed, buggy releases by everybody, just to cite one Redfall among the hundreds, TotK runs like a charm on outdated handheld hardware, having great art direction, improved resolution with post processing, while having zero bugs/glitches, unlike those others which do have bugs the moment you boot up the game. Remarkable to have such a polished experience in 2023), “theres no replay value” (let’s forget about - the entirety of the map then? Exploring it, collecting resources, testing your boundaries, etc). Many people do mention many mechanics being the same while not even having the audacity to look at the rest of the game apart from the tutorial game: there aren’t the same armour sets (might be worth taking a look at the Discord server, there’s an entire channel dedicated to new armour, not to mention also all the new paraglider fabrics and new abilities attached to those), there are more combat techniques (you can learn some from scrolls, for example the Yiga earthquake), you don’t gather the champions to just beat ganondorf (they help you through all bosses and through the overworld, far more fetched than BotW), the story is entirely different.    … Expand
  5. Protomario
    May 14, 2023
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - A Riveting Sequel Expanding the Breath of the Wild Universe

    Rating: 9/10 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom takes players on an exhilarating journey set in the vast and immersive world of Hyrule, expanding upon the events of its predecessor, Breath of the Wild. This highly anticipated sequel introduces a captivating storyline filled    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - A Riveting Sequel Expanding the Breath of the Wild Universe

    Rating: 9/10

    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom takes players on an exhilarating journey set in the vast and immersive world of Hyrule, expanding upon the events of its predecessor, Breath of the Wild. This highly anticipated sequel introduces a captivating storyline filled with mystery, ancient ruins, and the struggle against the encroaching "Gloom."

    The game begins as Link and Zelda delve into a secret passage beneath Hyrule Castle, driven by the enigmatic phenomenon known as the Gloom. Unearthing Zonai ruins, the duo discovers murals depicting a great war against the Demon King and the revelation that the Zonai may hold the key to understanding the origins of the royal family.

    As the adventure unfolds, Link and Zelda encounter a mummy bound by Gloom, wielding dark power. A fateful encounter leads to Link's transformation, his arm replaced by a powerful disembodied limb. Joined by the guidance of the ghostly figure Rauru, Link embarks on a quest to restore his strength, reunite with Zelda, and save Hyrule from impending peril.

    The gameplay in Tears of the Kingdom remains faithful to its predecessor, building upon the open-world exploration and dynamic combat mechanics that made Breath of the Wild a beloved title. Additionally, new gameplay elements such as rail grinding, mechanical transport, and the ability to fuse objects with weapons add depth and variety to the experience. The inclusion of Recall, Fuse, Ultrahand, and Ascend runes further expands Link's arsenal and strategic options.

    The development of Tears of the Kingdom has been a highly anticipated process. The decision to create a direct sequel stemmed from the desire to revisit the vast landscape of Breath of the Wild while introducing fresh narratives and gameplay mechanics. The game showcases meticulous attention to detail, with stunning visuals and a richly crafted world that seamlessly blends familiar locations with new discoveries.

    The announcement and subsequent trailers for Tears of the Kingdom generated immense excitement among fans. The continuation of the Breath of the Wild universe, coupled with the promise of an engrossing story and new gameplay elements, has captivated players worldwide.

    Although some details remain undisclosed, such as the possibility of playing as Princess Zelda or multiplayer functionality, the anticipation surrounding Tears of the Kingdom is undeniable. Fans eagerly await the release, eager to embark on another legendary adventure within the beloved world of Hyrule.

    In conclusion, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is poised to be a worthy successor to Breath of the Wild, offering a compelling storyline, exhilarating gameplay, and a visually stunning world to explore. With its captivating lore, engrossing gameplay mechanics, and the promise of a worthy continuation of the beloved franchise, Tears of the Kingdom is a game that Zelda enthusiasts and adventure seekers should not miss.    … Expand
  6. Arct1cSn1per
    May 13, 2023
    9
    It's refreshing for a game not to hold your hand constantly, but I don't think the game should be $70 and there are performance issues. The gameplay is addicting thought IMO and using a game voucher makes it $50 for 2 games. I'd give it an 8.5, but i think rounding up to a 9 is alright.
  7. gatteka
    May 24, 2023
    9
    There is nothing special about this game but it's done really well - game design is solid and polished. It's still interesting to move around the world and just explore areas, craft something etc.
    The story and dialogs are still like from ~2001-2003 ps2 games but it's not that horrible because of the fun gameplay.
  8. ZXSth
    Jun 2, 2023
    9
    A fantastic follow-up to Breath of the Wild that builds on every aspect that game set a precedent for. Tears of the Kingdom is, arguably, a highly derivative sequel - however, it is willing to encourage players to use unorthodox means of solving puzzles, instead of locking players into linear solutions to its various puzzles. It also has an enthralling and spacious open world with plentyA fantastic follow-up to Breath of the Wild that builds on every aspect that game set a precedent for. Tears of the Kingdom is, arguably, a highly derivative sequel - however, it is willing to encourage players to use unorthodox means of solving puzzles, instead of locking players into linear solutions to its various puzzles. It also has an enthralling and spacious open world with plenty of opportunity to explore and discover. It makes its predecessor feel like a stepping stone to this game's majesty.

    As far as criticisms go: I found the game's plot and cutscenes to be mostly vapid and serviceable, barring a few well-delivered lines and powerful moments. However, skipping through them bore no consequences, thankfully. Additionally, the game unapologetically clings to even its more controversial aspects (such as weapon durability), which may alienate anyone who did not enjoy those things in the first game. Having said that, with the widespread appeal Breath of the Wild received, it feels trifling to legitimately critique Tears of the Kingdom for sticking to its guns.

    To put it very succinctly, Tears of the Kingdom is more of Breath of the Wild, but with enough new bells and whistles to help it transcend the simplicity of that game. It possesses many of the same pitfalls and quirks, and while many will likely find that appealing, others may not. However, I believe the widespread appeal of Breath of the Wild likely means that most people will find playing through Tears of the Kingdom to be a thoroughly enjoyable experience.    … Expand
  9. SebMWster
    May 27, 2023
    9
    An absolute must-play if you have a Switch, liked Breath of the WIld, and/or are simply looking for a fantastic experience that will eat away at you for weeks. As a sequel, this game expands on its predecessor in almost every possible way, giving us a wholly reinvigorated map, superior gameplay mechanics, as well as a richer, more active story to digest at our own pace. This level ofAn absolute must-play if you have a Switch, liked Breath of the WIld, and/or are simply looking for a fantastic experience that will eat away at you for weeks. As a sequel, this game expands on its predecessor in almost every possible way, giving us a wholly reinvigorated map, superior gameplay mechanics, as well as a richer, more active story to digest at our own pace. This level of polish in an open world sandbox is a rarity in today's industry, especially on a console that for all intents and purposes should not be able to run the damn thing.

    This game only gets a point off in my book because I do believe the world could have been better developed in the 6 years it had in the oven. Don't get me wrong, there is a TON to do here, but I found the two extra maps, the skies and the depths, to be lacking in one way or another the more I played. The skies, for example, are far too repetitive beyond the starting area, and the depths could've done with two or three more visual environments. However, given everything that is done right in Hyrule proper, this was hardly more than a nagging annoyance at times.

    9/10    … Expand
  10. TheDude222
    May 14, 2023
    9
    I thought I was gonna feel the same about this as I did with Breath of the Wild. I thought BotW showed promise but overall didn't quite get there. This game has absolutely blown me away. Now if Nintendo would stop holding all their devs back with their out of date hardware we could really be in business.
  11. PulseBlue
    Jun 19, 2023
    9
    Practically a masterpiece in every way, the creativity allowed in this game is literally endless, and the exploration is way more varied than Breath of the Wild. My only criticism is some of the voice acting (some un-synced English dubs, Matt Mercer was PERFECT, but I don’t want to ever hear Yunobo utter another word), and the temples were a little short. Other than that, I greatly enjoyedPractically a masterpiece in every way, the creativity allowed in this game is literally endless, and the exploration is way more varied than Breath of the Wild. My only criticism is some of the voice acting (some un-synced English dubs, Matt Mercer was PERFECT, but I don’t want to ever hear Yunobo utter another word), and the temples were a little short. Other than that, I greatly enjoyed my 180-hour journey :)… Expand
  12. XavierGreen
    May 29, 2023
    9
    Juegazo!!! Es un juego casi perfecto, las mecánicas nuevas, la historia del juego, los santuarios, el mismo mapa de BotW pero con muchos cambios, hay que explorar todo de nuevo!!! Nintendo si que sabe hacer su trabajo, me siento un niño jugándolo y eso no tiene precio.
  13. TomMonday
    Jun 21, 2023
    9
    Perfect gameplay. Cut scenes are a little plain. And story is just okay. But otherwise a masterpiece.
  14. Anzu-gaming
    May 21, 2023
    9
    Quelle aventure dans la lignée de breath of the wild certes mais quel génie de la part de Nintendo niveau gameplay un must have foncez
  15. edgybravo
    Jul 28, 2023
    9
    Gameplay / 9
    Somethings are amazing like the traversal mechanics and the amount of freedom you have with your building. But basic combat mechanics can be bland and sloppy at times also the camera can be a mess during certain moments.
    Graphics / 8.5 Objectively bad in comparison to many other games like God of War and Forbidden West but it's on far inferior hardware and it's saved by    Gameplay / 9
    Somethings are amazing like the traversal mechanics and the amount of freedom you have with your building. But basic combat mechanics can be bland and sloppy at times also the camera can be a mess during certain moments.

    Graphics / 8.5
    Objectively bad in comparison to many other games like God of War and Forbidden West but it's on far inferior hardware and it's saved by the art style.

    Ost / 9.5
    Incredible is all I can say. Nearly perfect soooo close to being on the level of games like OoT, Witcher 3 and FFX.

    Story / 9
    I think this is the best story in a Zelda game since OoT but the way the story is told and the freedom and open-ended nature of the game actually hurts the narrative. I believe if this story was told in a more direct and more narratively driven way it could potentially be an amazing story.

    Characters / 9
    The characters in Zelda games have this charm to them that makes them likeable and funny even though objectively they are just silly, but you can't help but giggle and like them. Voice acting is superb in Japanese sometimes I feel like I'm watching a Studio Ghibli film. The English voice acting and writing leaves something to be desired which is the main reason I cannot give this category a 10.

    Overall I would say anywhere between a 9-9.5/10 is a fair score for TotK it's one of the best games I've ever played. I have a personal top 100 favorite game of all time list and after a couple months of letting it sit and letting the hype die down. I've officially put Tears of the Kingdom in my top 15 and it's my 3rd favorite Zelda game of all time. I believe if a perfect open world video game exist it would be something like the freedom you get in Totk with the boss designs and combat precision of Elden Ring and the writing and graphical fidelity of God of War.    … Expand
  16. Eprom
    May 14, 2023
    9
    Yes, indeed the hype is real. This is one of the best games of all time. If you like action adventures, you should play this regardless if you are familiar with the Zelda series or not.
  17. OMGItsDango
    May 18, 2023
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Torture of the Koroks.

    Nice to see that the silly low reviews are not having a major impact on the overall score for this absolute masterpiece of a game. Before the release we was aware that TOTK is the sequel to BOTW so why people are complaining about the same map is mind blowing to me, especially when it is quite clear that the map has been expanded and I mean    The Legend of Zelda: Torture of the Koroks.

    Nice to see that the silly low reviews are not having a major impact on the overall score for this absolute masterpiece of a game.

    Before the release we was aware that TOTK is the sequel to BOTW so why people are complaining about the same map is mind blowing to me, especially when it is quite clear that the map has been expanded and I mean EXPANDED, to the point where I am still happy to travel and explore areas that I already explored in BOTW, I will admit that sometimes exploring the main land can get a little boring ( at times ) but the new areas and altered regions definitely help with rectifying this issue.

    The weapons system, yes this may be frustrating at times but let's be honest, for this to be the main reason to give this game a bad score is because these people don't like a challenge, plus it pushes the player to explore more of the map and find new weapons so that is a win.

    So far my only personal complaint ( which is why I have knocked a point off my score ) is the new dungeons, I like that they have tried to keep the traditional dungeons but they don't give off the same feeling that I would experience in something like Windwakers Dragon Roost Cavern and the Tower of the Gods, or the Twilight Princess Temple of time and palace of twilight... the dungeons in TOTK feel rushed, I found them fairly easy and quick to complete.
    I miss the old compass, mini bosses and boss keys, I feel like these made a Zelda game and would probably of given TOTK a record breaking score.

    Graphics seem to match that of the graphics in BOTW which still to this day has proven to be one of the most visually stunning games on the Nintendo Switches outdated Hardware.

    Again going back to the Switches Hardware, I expected a few frame rate drops but I was honestly Shocked with how quite smooth the game is overall! we have a console that released in 2017 and I somehow can drop from the Skylands directly down into the depths without hardly any performance issues! fantastic work guys!

    The new building mechanic is a very nice touch... does not necessarily feel Zelda-ish but I am having way too much fun with it to care about that in all honesty.

    Loving the new variety in enemies/ bosses

    The memory missions are a step up from BOTW.

    Music as always with any Zelda title is a masterpiece.
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    Can't get enough of the Shrine puzzles! each one is challenging in its own way.

    Breath-taking story!

    Thank you for reading my review, DEATH TO THE KOROKS!    … Expand
  18. 519MaLoNeY
    May 15, 2023
    9
    I can’t exactly pin point what it is that makes this more enjoyable than BOTW for me but it definitely is. The core gameplay and world/lore and battle mechanics is the same and is outstanding as always. Although the game literally looks “brighter” it’s got a brighter feel to it too that’s hard to put into words or actually convey. The dynamic environment is noticeable straight away and hasI can’t exactly pin point what it is that makes this more enjoyable than BOTW for me but it definitely is. The core gameplay and world/lore and battle mechanics is the same and is outstanding as always. Although the game literally looks “brighter” it’s got a brighter feel to it too that’s hard to put into words or actually convey. The dynamic environment is noticeable straight away and has a more visceral feel to it than BoTW. I thought building things with Ultrahand was gonna be dumb and/or not enjoyable but I was wrong, it’s very fun and actually feels worthwhile most of the time. Maybe it’s because I haven’t played it for 100+ hours yet and I’m not bored but the new abilities are WAY more fun and intriguing than in the previous game imo. Overall it’s a phenomenal game and I’ve been having such a great experience playing it.… Expand
  19. JT1991
    May 14, 2023
    9
    Absolutely jaw dropping what they have done with 2015 technology. Game is great. While the delivery of the story is meh, the story and events are awesome. The boss battles are unique and engaging. I highly anticipate DLC and can't wait till mast mode to dive in again.
  20. fanmadeendings
    Jul 23, 2023
    9
    This isn't as mind blowing as BotW, as it was revolutionary, where as this is evolutionary. Other than that, it's everything you could want in a sequel - Maybe a little too formulaic.
  21. brownskY
    May 14, 2023
    9
    Después de mis primeras 10 horas de juego, debo decir que en ningún momento me he sentido jugando alguna historia adicional del BOTW, nuevas locaciones, nuevos enemigos, santuarios más desafiantes y dificultad un poco más elevada. El basto mapa que se se incluyen con las islas celestes, subsuelo y cuevas, hacen que la experiencia para jugadores antiguas sea innovadora. El único detalle queDespués de mis primeras 10 horas de juego, debo decir que en ningún momento me he sentido jugando alguna historia adicional del BOTW, nuevas locaciones, nuevos enemigos, santuarios más desafiantes y dificultad un poco más elevada. El basto mapa que se se incluyen con las islas celestes, subsuelo y cuevas, hacen que la experiencia para jugadores antiguas sea innovadora. El único detalle que tiene el juego, es el rendimiento en algunas partes del gameplay, la caída de frames cuando hay muchos enemigos o cuando se usa alguna habilidad. De todas maneras es un elemento que se puede mejorar en una consola futura. En sí, el juego es una obra maestra junto con su banda sonora exquisita.… Expand
  22. ElSmasher
    May 20, 2023
    9
    Tears of the Kingdom continues in the wake of its iconic predecessor that revolutionized the genre. Without going through 4 paths, the sequel of Breath of the Wild is a total success and is better than its prequel in almost any point. Some may blame him for not adding his own stone to the building in the world of video games, and the artistic direction is even more muddled than before toTears of the Kingdom continues in the wake of its iconic predecessor that revolutionized the genre. Without going through 4 paths, the sequel of Breath of the Wild is a total success and is better than its prequel in almost any point. Some may blame him for not adding his own stone to the building in the world of video games, and the artistic direction is even more muddled than before to hide the technical aspects that struggle to make the game wonderful to play. But let’s be honest, the game is 3 times more interesting and has 3 times more lifespan and a narrative more than well done so that it is not his MUST-PLAY.… Expand
  23. Maradum
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Zelda TotK is a direct sequel to Breath of the Wild. It uses the same map of Hyrule, but changes so many areas, adds caves, adds Sky Islands and a completely new 3rd aspect that was not shown before. It is an absolute massive game and one of the best open worlds ever created.

    The exploration and adventure aspect of the game is its biggest strength. The new abilities, especially the    Zelda TotK is a direct sequel to Breath of the Wild. It uses the same map of Hyrule, but changes so many areas, adds caves, adds Sky Islands and a completely new 3rd aspect that was not shown before. It is an absolute massive game and one of the best open worlds ever created.

    The exploration and adventure aspect of the game is its biggest strength. The new abilities, especially the building function via Ultra Hand, gives you one of the best sandbox experiences ever. There are almost no limits to what you can do and the physics in the game are something I have never seen before.

    It also tackles some of the issues BotW had: The world is way more dense, the new temples are much more fun than the Divine Beasts – even though they still dont reach the highest hights of older Zelda game dungeons. Weapon durability is still in the game, however due to the fuse ability it feels way less tedious. Its actually fun to create new weapon combinations. The story overall is stronger than in BotW, with some great story telling, however its still very surface level – but it still has some emotional peaks.

    One of the weakest aspects that hasnt changed at all from BotW is the combat itself. It still feels clunky, very little options and no new tricks here. Overall, an amazing game, an amazing entry in the Zelda series and one of the must pure fun games I played in the last years.    … Expand
  24. yangfanhong
    May 27, 2023
    9
    Even greater gameplay than Breath of the Wild with constructive function. And the story is a big advance.
  25. lesiuML
    May 30, 2023
    9
    Definitely must play for everyone who love exploration games! Stunning achievement to run such gorgeous game on switch.

    - At first, I thought that this game would be just a DLC for BOTW, but I was so wrong. A lot of things have been changed and added. Yes, it is very similar to BOTW, but as a sequel, it's much more polished and way better. In my opinion, anyone playing Zelda on PC, on    Definitely must play for everyone who love exploration games! Stunning achievement to run such gorgeous game on switch.

    - At first, I thought that this game would be just a DLC for BOTW, but I was so wrong. A lot of things have been changed and added. Yes, it is very similar to BOTW, but as a sequel, it's much more polished and way better. In my opinion, anyone playing Zelda on PC, on an emulator, will never understand how amazing this game is and How hard could it be for developers to make such a game on Switch run as well as it is running! Alright, there are some drops, but we must remember that this is a really incredible achievement to make such a big and detailed open world game for that weak console.

    - In times when every game is treating players like idiots, Zelda is showing everyone how to treat players with respect and how to give them amazing tools to just do whatever they want in a created environment without fear that someone will be lost. By creating so many amazing places, items, and combinations of crafting, it's easy to never see it all and it's an amazing feeling to find something new online!    … Expand
  26. Damigamermxus
    May 28, 2023
    9
    I’m 70 hours into this game and I’m loving it like Breath of the Wild. If you liked that game you will love this sequel too. And it doesn’t feel like a $70 DLC like a lot of idi0ts are saying on social media. This game is expanded and a lot of things have changed compared to BOTW and with a lot of Sky Islands and a huge open world in the depths. And a lot things has improved from BOTW andI’m 70 hours into this game and I’m loving it like Breath of the Wild. If you liked that game you will love this sequel too. And it doesn’t feel like a $70 DLC like a lot of idi0ts are saying on social media. This game is expanded and a lot of things have changed compared to BOTW and with a lot of Sky Islands and a huge open world in the depths. And a lot things has improved from BOTW and the game feels longer than BOTW. So its not just a DLC, don’t listen to the as$holes that gave this game a 0-7 just saying its a $70 DLC or “grAphIcS sUcK and iTs 30fPs” The game is a true Masterpiece and it really feels like s Sequel of the most successful game of 2017. It’s really worth the $70 bucks… Expand
  27. Rafarodfer
    Jun 27, 2023
    9
    Esse jogo conseguiu ser melhor que seu antecessor, novas habilidades, mapa maior com muitos segredos e novidades, narrativa maravilhosa e emocionante, jogabilidade precisa que combinada com as novas habilidades possibilitam uma infinidade de possibilidades recompensando os jogadores mais habilidosos e criativos. Visualmente o jogo é super competente artisticamente, mas queria muito poderEsse jogo conseguiu ser melhor que seu antecessor, novas habilidades, mapa maior com muitos segredos e novidades, narrativa maravilhosa e emocionante, jogabilidade precisa que combinada com as novas habilidades possibilitam uma infinidade de possibilidades recompensando os jogadores mais habilidosos e criativos. Visualmente o jogo é super competente artisticamente, mas queria muito poder jogar esse jogo com uma resolução mais alta e com uma taxa de quadros mais fixa. Em alguns momentos tive problemas com quedas na taxa de quadros, tirando a imersão no jogo, pois essas quedas me incomodam bastante. No geral esse jogo estrega uma experiência divertida, desperta a curiosidade, a criatividade e no final o jogador é recompensado com combates desafiadores e um desfecho épico e emocionante da narrativa. Imperdível!… Expand
  28. Chronocals99
    May 14, 2023
    9
    It has been a great game sad they use a lot of the same map but the changes and the history of each place developments so far is has been soo great
  29. SewAwOw
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    В общем и целом, та же ботва, но во всех без исключения спектах больше и лучше. Очень и очень годно. Некоторые косячки есть, но не критичные. Надеюсь, следующую зельду придется ждать менее шести лет)
  30. Gorgoton
    Jun 20, 2023
    9
    This game is awesome. I wouldn't say it is perfect but it's definitely one of the best open world games out there. Everything is connected and feels at the right place. There is just endless exploration in this world. I didn't play Breath of the Wild at the time so I can't say if TOTK is far better than this one, but I guess it is certainly a great continuation, I would say. The only thingThis game is awesome. I wouldn't say it is perfect but it's definitely one of the best open world games out there. Everything is connected and feels at the right place. There is just endless exploration in this world. I didn't play Breath of the Wild at the time so I can't say if TOTK is far better than this one, but I guess it is certainly a great continuation, I would say. The only thing that annoyed me a little was the close combat mechanics that I found a bit off/imprecise. I would also like Nintendo to add more voiceover for their characters instead of relying almost all the time on text pop-ups... Anyway, the 150 hours I spent in Hyrule were absolutely worth it and I'm not even done with the 100%. In my eyes, this game is a 9/10, totally recommend it.… Expand
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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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