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. FattiBanga
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Well done Nintendo,you just can't beat Japanese originality,how they managed to build on beyond Breath of the Wild baffles me but they did.Try not to use youtube and guides if you can for extra wonder.Just an amazing game.Highly recommend
  2. yellynang
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This is the best game I had played in my entire life! You should play it! It is awesome!
  3. zyshara
    May 13, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BotW and TotK are good games, but not good Zelda games, and unfortunately for TotK, it feels like a clunkier, more disjointed version of BotW.

    Frame drops, clunky menuing and abilities, lack of meaningful storyline, and Zelda lore retconning drags the score of this game down substantially for me.

    If you’re a traditional Zelda fan then I’d recommend skipping this one in favor of playing through BotW again. $70 is way too much to ask for this glorified BotW reskin.    … Expand
  4. Blompo
    May 13, 2023
    7
    This is gonna be one of those games where the user score will go down as time goes on.

    As someone who loved Breath of the Wild, I can't help but feel disappointed with Tears of the Kingdom. This really does feel like a $70 expansion to a BotW, or rather a different version of BotW, which is lame as half of the fun of the game was experiencing the world for the first time with all new    This is gonna be one of those games where the user score will go down as time goes on.

    As someone who loved Breath of the Wild, I can't help but feel disappointed with Tears of the Kingdom. This really does feel like a $70 expansion to a BotW, or rather a different version of BotW, which is lame as half of the fun of the game was experiencing the world for the first time with all new mechanics. I already feel like I've seen everything in TotK, the draw just isn't as strong. The gameplay is mostly unchanged, including all of its negatives. Cooking is still annoying, exploration can still feel pointless, durability is even more annoying, etc etc. Link does have new abilities this time around but I honestly think I prefer his old ones. TotK also has pretty bad performance issues, like way more than its predecessor. Dips, stutters, and moments of blurry picture quality are all too common.

    With all that being said, TotK is still a fun and (mechanically) polished experience, which is more than you can say for most AAA games being made these days. Just don't go in expecting something totally new and groundbreaking.    … Expand
  5. anubisttk
    May 13, 2023
    8
    6 years to receive recycled content, part in the sky is interesting, when you go to land the game is lost apart from the story which is weak
  6. DarthBane79
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This game is incredible! Nobody expected Nintendo to go and make a game that actually surpasses Breath of the Wild in every aspect! This game will be the game of tge year for sure!!
  7. Grilmor
    May 13, 2023
    10
    It is a totally amazing game which, yes or if, GOTY of the year will come out, everyone should give the Zelda saga a chance since it is perfect
  8. Garchomp102
    May 13, 2023
    4
    There are some issues with the core system of the game, the Ultra Hand. When exercising the Ultra Hand, the frame rate can become unstable and I feel stressed. It's annoying just replacing what was done in the previous work with the element of crafting.
  9. Wat3R
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Every thing i could ever want from a game you know that saying that if you are on a deserted island what would you have it would be this, The game is as close to perfect as it gets this game is a true masterpiece and this takes what a game can be to a whole other level, Every single moment you never get bored theres always something to do, people say it's the same map so what well it'sEvery thing i could ever want from a game you know that saying that if you are on a deserted island what would you have it would be this, The game is as close to perfect as it gets this game is a true masterpiece and this takes what a game can be to a whole other level, Every single moment you never get bored theres always something to do, people say it's the same map so what well it's changed a lot even though some terrain may be the same not at all like Botw different goals and everything a much bigger world to explore going to take a lot longer than Botw this game is now my favorite and i believe might just be the greatest video game ever made, Botw redefined gaming and totk did it again !… Expand
  10. costvin15
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom does everything its predecessor did, but better. Breath of the Wild is now obsolete, and TOTK certainly occupies a place in the list of the best games of the decade, or perhaps of all time...

    The game has great dungeons (yes, dungeons, something BOTW didn't know how to do), a much more alive world, new mechanics that will make you feel like a genius, and a classic    Tears of the Kingdom does everything its predecessor did, but better. Breath of the Wild is now obsolete, and TOTK certainly occupies a place in the list of the best games of the decade, or perhaps of all time...

    The game has great dungeons (yes, dungeons, something BOTW didn't know how to do), a much more alive world, new mechanics that will make you feel like a genius, and a classic story (which is great).

    It is worth every second played, and I can already see myself playing this game for a few hundred hours.    … Expand
  11. Felipe_030
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Brutal, goty!!! Es un juego con identidad, nada de copia y pega del anterior.
  12. PlayHard
    May 13, 2023
    0
    Zelda 720p 20fps in 2023 is something you can't accept. Switch's technical issues limit the game's potential.
    Zelda is not an INDIE! Zelda is AAA and It should run at 1080p~1440p~4K 60fps. NOT 720p 20fps.
  13. unalrtt1
    May 13, 2023
    10
    A great game, loads of mechanics and incredible creativity Definitely the game of the year, and better than botw.
  14. Remember77
    May 13, 2023
    10
    I have not stopped playing since Thursday midnight. It would be a difference in gaming
  15. SMRXylo
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yo pensé que sería el mismo mapa con unos cuantos cambios sumando las Islas. Pero cuando vi que también debajo de todo el reino de hyrule hay más exploración y cosas que hacer, me quede flipando jaja, hay muchas misiones por doquier y se siente el amor que le metieron a esta entrega, 10/10.… Expand
  16. CocoMario28
    May 13, 2023
    9
    I never finished the first game, and this one is really easy to get into, which is great. The story is good, although it is really only for people who are devoted to video games, and will not drop them when they don’t understand it. Take this review lightly, as I am only a couple hours into the game.
  17. AJDarkstar
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Absolutely fantastic in every way. I love Breath of the Wild, but this improves on it in almost every way.
  18. Eardbird
    May 13, 2023
    10
    I’m shocked by a lot of the reviews on this game. It’s clear to me that many of these people either have not played the game and have no intention of playing it, or they haven’t played enough of it. Now, I understand the legitimate concerns. The performance isn’t great, but it’s largely serviceable and it will likely continue to improve with future updates, but for now it is completelyI’m shocked by a lot of the reviews on this game. It’s clear to me that many of these people either have not played the game and have no intention of playing it, or they haven’t played enough of it. Now, I understand the legitimate concerns. The performance isn’t great, but it’s largely serviceable and it will likely continue to improve with future updates, but for now it is completely playable. I also understand that if you didn’t like breath of the wild, this probably won’t be your cup of tea either, as it largely seems to use many of the same design philosophies. What I can’t understand is people calling this game lazy. Nintendo is many things, but one thing they are not—lazy developers, especially when it comes to their big IPs. From what I’ve come to understand, the radical shift to the Zelda formula found in BOTW wasn’t necessarily a result of the fans getting tired of the Zelda formula (though many were at the time), but rather it was the developers at Nintendo who got sick of the Zelda formula. Breath of the wild was a passion project and I could feel their passion as I played it. I feel that same passion again in this game as I explore the sky islands, the depths, the caves, and so much more that the developers have lovingly created for us. I was concerned about this game having a substantial amount of new content above what breath of the wild had. I was afraid that the game would be like “DLC”. But as the game was approaching release I realized that even if the game was just glorified DLC, and even if the biggest thing it accomplished would be to give me a new perspective of this Hyrule that I fell in love with in BOTW, I would be happy. So far, I am happy to report that Tears of the Kingdom has gone above and beyond that mark for me and has created a unique experience that I am really enjoying. Frankly, the amount of new content is a bit overwhelming even!

    It seems hasty to me that there are some giving a game of this scope a 0/10 the day after it comes out. This game might take 50-100 hours to appreciate all that it has to offer. And even after completion, it takes serious reflection to consider the effect of a game like this. I’m all for people having their own opinions, but I’m not as happy when I see people make hasty generalizations and parrot what they have seen or heard from others around them. This game deserves more critical thinking. So far, I’m loving this game. I haven’t had nearly enough time to form a true opinion about it, and I will change my score if my feelings on the game change. But for now 10/10, great game.    … Expand
  19. Hij45g
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played, one of the greatest arts in the video game industry, it's packed with magical moments, the rewards in this game are not items or chests but the sense of accomplishments we do with it's mechanics
  20. Horuu
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This game does everything that Botw did, but better. The open world is even bigger, while at the same time being more interesting. Classic Zelda dungeons are finally back and offer creative and fun puzzles just like in OoT or Majora's Mask.
    Many of Botw weaknesses, like the weapon system or climbing mechanics got improved and actually turned into major strengths, making it easier and more    This game does everything that Botw did, but better. The open world is even bigger, while at the same time being more interesting. Classic Zelda dungeons are finally back and offer creative and fun puzzles just like in OoT or Majora's Mask.
    Many of Botw weaknesses, like the weapon system or climbing mechanics got improved and actually turned into major strengths, making it easier and more rewarding to explore Hyrule and challenge all kinds of enemies.
    The 4 new main abilities of Link manage to replace the old ones perfectly. They also create many new ways for players to solve puzzles, with most of the shrines being solvable in a much more creative manner than the intended one.
    While the base game had some performance issues, the day-one patch fixed them and so far I have not experienced any frame drops that impacted my gameplay.
    Because of all of this, I think that the game overcame the predictions of just being a Botw DLC by a lot. It offers way more content than its predecessor, probably more than twice as much and discovering this content makes more fun than ever before. This game is undoubtedly a contender for being one of the best games of all time.    … Expand
  21. PR0F1CK
    May 13, 2023
    10
    It's just a unique game which didn't have such drastic changes in the map or gameplay but it feels like a different game. Marvelous
  22. Caevon
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Breath of the wild was amazing in so many ways. It had its issues but it was amazing. This game took that amazing and gave far more of it while trying to takle every single issue that botw had. Most that ive played of these things tackling its issues have worked phenomenally. Resulting in honestly one of the best games ive played in a couple of years.
  23. Tomtom525
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Another masterpiece from Nintendo. Somehow they were able to progress Breath of the Wild and go above and beyond for Tears of the Kingdom. A masterpiece game that should be played by anyone who enjoys video games.
  24. MaxHeHeHeadroom
    May 13, 2023
    10
    TOTK is a constant reminder that when it comes to playing the important thing is the illusion and imagination. I wish more companies had the courage to face the effort it takes to make games like this. Nintendo definitely makes games for kids... and for adults who want to be kids again, at least for a few hours.
  25. illuvatar94
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Tive que criar uma conta pela primeira vez aqui pra comentar sobre este jogo brevemente e também pra equilibrar com a onda de notas zeradas, já que a onda de ódio que esses "avaliadores" estão colocando no jogo é digno de pena. Um esforço mental zero ou uma maneira tola de validar sua tolice para outros tolos. Meros detalhes mas que podem ser considerados Spoilers dependendo daTive que criar uma conta pela primeira vez aqui pra comentar sobre este jogo brevemente e também pra equilibrar com a onda de notas zeradas, já que a onda de ódio que esses "avaliadores" estão colocando no jogo é digno de pena. Um esforço mental zero ou uma maneira tola de validar sua tolice para outros tolos. Meros detalhes mas que podem ser considerados Spoilers dependendo da sensibilidade de quem ler: O jogo não é mais do mesmo, possui dois novos mapas além do já conhecido e explorado no título anterior. E este último mapa referido sofreu mudanças significativas e pra melhor. Mudança na jogabilidade dispensa comentários.
    Outra coisa que vi gente falando é que o jogo ta mais feio que o primeiro. Outra grande mentira. Já sobre a narrativa do game pra mim ta bem melhor que o primeiro. A gama de possibilidades no game se amplificaram e de modo consistente. Nota 10. Esse jogo é descomunal de bom!
    Tudo bem não gostar de Zelda, é do gosto de cada um. Eu mesmo não gosto de jogos souls-like e to ok com isso, mas não saio por aí dando hate em algo que pra muita gente significa muito.
    No entanto não faz sentido desmerecer ou superestimar uma franquia nos seus já 37 anos de existência só pq ela desbancou seu joguinho favorito. Nota 0? Eu acho que nem o mineirinho adventures levaria um 0. Para o jogo ser 0 ele teria que falhar miseravelmente ou mesmo nem abrir quando desse comando.    … Expand
  26. spritescd
    May 13, 2023
    10
    It's an very spectacular sandbox game with a incredible one world.totally worth it
  27. tbone23
    May 13, 2023
    10
    All you need to know is that this is a sequel well worth playing. It expands on what made Breath of the Wild amazing and removes certain aspects that dragged it down.
  28. OceanofBagels
    May 13, 2023
    10
    BOTW is a 10/10 somehow this is better. From the moment I picked up the game I was hooked. Thank you for another banger Nintendo!!
  29. vrizzt
    May 13, 2023
    9
    Great and epic adventure game. The only bad is the combine mechanic, its fun at begin only.
  30. William8
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Breath of the Wild but somehow even better! Enough said! If you loved the first one you will LOVE this one. Can’t stop playing it.
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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.
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