The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9840 Ratings

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  1. abdul667
    May 21, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever I've ever played, the world, mechanic, puzzle and the storyline is stunning… Expand
  2. gohanmoreno7
    May 21, 2023
    10
    I was worried about this game being just a 70 dollars for Breath of the Wild but i was so wrong, everything in the gameplya is so much fun and it feels like the posibilities are limitless, the story is lovely, i dont get why so many people argue about that, i think they want some dark movie instead of this fun videogame, i would definitively recommend anyone to play it.
  3. UC_the_king
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Beautiful game with deep mechanics that leave you playing for hours on end. Really improved and built on the strengths of botw.
  4. Dig2626
    May 21, 2023
    10
    If you have played tloz botw, this is 1000 times better. And the open world Is very big
  5. Maulin
    May 22, 2023
    9
    I really like what they have done with the game and this is no DLC to Breath of the wild, Breath of the wild was the demo for Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo really has outdone them selves with this game.

    Most useful glitches from BOTW are patched in TOTK, but it still has a few glitches inside. Overall this game is one of the GOATs
  6. NinjaNoPijama
    May 22, 2023
    9
    9/10, would be 10/10 if it wasn't for the FSR or whatever else that makes the game not look as pretty as Botw and the fps drops
  7. cjvaallezg
    May 22, 2023
    10
    THIS IS HOW YOU MAKE A FCKNG SEQUEL. Nintendo knew how to leverage the mechanics of Breath Of The Wild and making them better. This is GOTY by far.
  8. W-switch
    May 22, 2023
    9
    this is one of my very first Zelda games, i bought it yesterday and i am already digging it, although i am still stuck on the great sky island, so an online guide will be nice
  9. Videogamessuper
    May 22, 2023
    10
    La cantidad de contenido y experiencias que da este video juego es tremenda, las mecanicas de unir toda clase de armamentos( nunca vista) y la de manipular objetos y pegarlos para armar artefactos y vehiculos da cientos de horas al video juego, por otra parte el mapeado subterraneo, pocas veces mencionado es casi un video juego en si mismo en tamaño.. nada que decir. Un mensaje para losLa cantidad de contenido y experiencias que da este video juego es tremenda, las mecanicas de unir toda clase de armamentos( nunca vista) y la de manipular objetos y pegarlos para armar artefactos y vehiculos da cientos de horas al video juego, por otra parte el mapeado subterraneo, pocas veces mencionado es casi un video juego en si mismo en tamaño.. nada que decir. Un mensaje para los que lloran porque un videojuego de este calibre no aparece en su consola, dejen de ver pelijuegos y dediquense a jugar mas( mensaje en buena onda)… Expand
  10. megamil
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos que já joguei, pega o anterior e melhora em quase tudo, parabéns Nintendo!
  11. Pvzaum
    May 22, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. JOGO incrivel, não se deixe enganar por reviews negativas e vá jogar uns dos melhores jogos da sua vida!… Expand
  12. Matt70har
    May 22, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As some who finished the game it was a wonderful experience playing through this game. I loved all aspects of the game even though hyrule is the same as botw but theres the depths and the sky islands to cover it up. Goty for me personally.… Expand
  13. SecretAgentMan
    May 22, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. + MUNDO MAIOR DIVIDIDO EM TRÊS CAMADAS
    + MAIS ATIVIDADES PARA FAZER COMO SIDESQUESTS, KOROKS E SHRINES MAIS SIMPLIFICADOS
    + NOVAS FORMAS DE EXPLORAÇÕES E MECANICAS - PODER DA FUSION, ELEVAÇÃO, ETC.
    + NOVOS SUB-BOSSES E UM NOVO TIPO DE INIMIGO (BOBLIN GRANDE).
    + MAIS MEMÓRIAS
    + MENOS COMPLEXIDADE NAS DIVINES BEASTS OU "TEMPLOS"
    + BOSSES TOTALMENTE DIFERENTES NOS DIVINES TEMPLES.

    - MESMA ESTRUTURA DO DESENVOLVIMENTO DA HISTÓRIA DO ANTERIOR. SÃO 4 DIVINES/TEMPLES NOS MESMOS REINOS DO BF, SHRINES, MEMÓRIAS, LUTA COM GANON.
    - CUSTSCENES REPETIDAS NOS 4 TEMPLOS
    - DUNGEONS NÃO APRESENTAM DESAFIOS, MESMA ESTRUTURA DAS DIVINES BEASTS SEM A MECANICA DE MANIPULAR UMA PARTE DA DUNGEON COMO ERAM NO BF.
    - ARMAS DURAM POUCO COMO O ANTERIOR
    - HISTÓRIA TEM UMA BASE MUITO FRACA, INICIA DE FORMA FORÇADA E SEU DESENVOLVIMENTO É MUITO SEM SENTIDO. MUITA COISA NÃO É EXPLICADA POR QUE EXISTIA CALAMIT GANON E O GANONDORF SEM QUALQUER LIGAÇÃO UM COM O OUTRO, COMO LINK ESCAPOU DO GANONDORF, PORQUE PERDEU OS PODERES DO BF, PORQUE O TELETRASNPORTE NÃO FOI ANTES DO GANONDORF ACORDAR E OUTROS QUE SERIAM SPOILERS.    … Expand
  14. Albercikk
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Great game, physics, ideas, atmosphere, everything at the highest level, I like the level of refinement and attention to detail.
  15. HeiSh
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Beautiful game. A true sequel to its predecessor. That’s what it is, what it’s meant to be and it’s perfect. Many hours of exploring in this big open world game.
  16. Kakaleb
    May 22, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People need to understand that this game is a direct sequel to the previous zelda, breath of the wild. Of course every sequel will try to maintain some aspects of the old one and bring new things in. And that's exactly what this game did. All the new mechanics are cool and change the perception of the world you had with BOTW. The dungeons are absolutely nice, a little short, but creative. Loved the thematic. The bosses surprised me, some of them are more Than "hit-the-eye-new-zelda-like". And the music is gorgeous, you can clearly hear the new themes and the old ones.

    But my complaint is about the game being a direct sequel and doesn't connecting too much with BOTW, where are the divine beasts? All the sheikah tech and what's the relation to Calamity Ganon? Loved the story of this one, even though it felt like Ocarina Of Time 2, Ganondorf was the perfect villain.    … Expand
  17. MrLindenman
    May 22, 2023
    10
    This game is how Nintendo should have made botw. The story and the dungeons are easily better, and the world just feels so much cooler. And the ancient sheikah tech is gone, so hooray! Alas, the best game of all time is here!
  18. Zero9123
    May 22, 2023
    10
    this game isnt a sequel to botw, its what botw could have been. i feel like the story doesnt have much if any connection to botw (unless im misremembering (its been 5 years)) but works perfect as a standalone title as it doesnt rely on you knowing much from botw. the new abilities are great though i do miss revalis gale and stasis. fusion in particular makes the game completely different.this game isnt a sequel to botw, its what botw could have been. i feel like the story doesnt have much if any connection to botw (unless im misremembering (its been 5 years)) but works perfect as a standalone title as it doesnt rely on you knowing much from botw. the new abilities are great though i do miss revalis gale and stasis. fusion in particular makes the game completely different. the main layout of the game was near identical to botw to begin with, but took a turn once you completed the first 4 temples which was well done and needed. challenge was fine though i wouldnt expect much from a game meant for literal children. music was great as always but nothing superbly outstanding. performance wasnt great but this is problem with a lot of newer switch games as it is running on a near 7 year old system. despite the drawbacks it has, this game is and most likely will still be one of the best games of the year if not decade.… Expand
  19. Sekiro-okami
    May 22, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This has to be the best zelda game on the franchise.
    The mechanics the freedom yo do anything from everything is just amazing    … Expand
  20. Pragalos
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Takes what made the first game GOTY and improves it! Storywise is great.
    Gameplay is amazing. Did not encounter frame drops and/or bugs so far.
    It is quite impressive that it runs so good in an outdated system like the Switch.

    For me, this is GOTY 2023 and I rest my case.
  21. Swampwater
    May 23, 2023
    9
    Even though I feel like I've only scratched the surface about this games mechanics and world, TOtK takes BOtW and expands upon it while also making the game feel almost completely fresh. Although I do wish the main world was a complete new map, I understand Nintendo was experimenting and thankfully with the sky world and other new locations allows the game to feel fresh enough.Even though I feel like I've only scratched the surface about this games mechanics and world, TOtK takes BOtW and expands upon it while also making the game feel almost completely fresh. Although I do wish the main world was a complete new map, I understand Nintendo was experimenting and thankfully with the sky world and other new locations allows the game to feel fresh enough.

    Regarding fps, yes the game runs at 30fps but then again so do many other switch games... so instead of critiquing the game, critique the switch. TOtK runs shockingly well with only minor lag spikes when opening up your ultrahand and the cell shaded art allows the game to look stunning.

    One serious critique I do have with the game though is HOW HARD THE FONTS ARE TO READ SOMETIMES... Instead of keeping UI menus the same from BOtW... TOtK decides to make more light coloured ui elements with also brighter fonts requiring me to squint my eyes to fully read certain things on the screen.

    Back to positives, TOtK expands on combat from BOtW by allowing you to fuse things to your equipment to add extra offense or defense. Sadly you can't unattach these things without destroying the object that is attached to it but I think thats to prevent people from taking heavy objects easily across the map by simply attaching it to a shield or something.

    TOtK is well worth the investment as much as BOtW was back in 2017. If you enjoyed BOtW you will definitely enjoy it's sequel near to the same amount or even greater.    … Expand
  22. ConnoisseurBao
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    I had doubts about this game, but it turned out to be one of the best games I've ever had the privilege to play. If you think it's just an expansion, you're simply wrong. Insanely good game and ending, improved on its predecessor in almost every way. 100/10
  23. JPTreyer
    May 23, 2023
    9
    Good game, better than BOTW in every aspect. I loved the story and the boss fights aren't all the same
    like in BOTW. Also the dungeons are a lot better, because they have variety. There is only one flaw: You can't PET dogs.
  24. Link_23
    May 25, 2023
    10
    In a few words, an improved Breath of the Wild, with tons of new mechanics, content, and environments, but what Nintendo achieved with this game is sorcery.
  25. Angrodart
    May 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A almost perfect formula. Very similar to bowt but with improvents and more. What developers do with Hyrule is incredible.… Expand
  26. Vpluis
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal! Once again, the incredible Zelda team has crafted a masterpiece that surpasses all expectations. From start to finish, every aspect of this game is meticulously designed and flawlessly executed. The attention to detail is astonishing, immersing players in a breathtaking world filled with captivating characters and challenging quests. The gameplay mechanics are smoothAbsolutely phenomenal! Once again, the incredible Zelda team has crafted a masterpiece that surpasses all expectations. From start to finish, every aspect of this game is meticulously designed and flawlessly executed. The attention to detail is astonishing, immersing players in a breathtaking world filled with captivating characters and challenging quests. The gameplay mechanics are smooth and intuitive, making it a joy to explore and conquer the game's vast landscapes. The stunning visuals and mesmerizing soundtrack further enhance the overall experience, creating a truly immersive adventure that will leave players in awe. Without a doubt, this game sets a new standard for excellence in the gaming industry. Bravo, Zelda team! Keep up the outstanding work!… Expand
  27. UntitledGoose
    May 25, 2023
    10
    If you love Breath of the Wild you will love this game. Nintendo has improved so much on everything from puzzles to weapon durability, quests, story and enemy variation. Even the characters facial expressions and nuances have been improved. This game is so much fun to play that its astounding.
  28. BlouePickdman
    May 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is amazing and Yunobo said he would love to "smash" the demon king… Expand
  29. Luigiohyeah
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Adds so much to the previous game that it makes it the previous seem so small. As well as fixing many complaints about the former.
  30. chrisAHG
    May 26, 2023
    10
    I love the freedom that you have playing this game. I am playing other games and i don't feel what i feel with zelda. So good
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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.
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