The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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  1. Wexford001
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Basically perfect. Breath of the Wild was already one of the greatest games ever made, and this game fixed problems I didn’t even know it had. Simply a triumph for Nintendo. I’ve completed the story, but there’s still so much to explore- I can’t wait to experience the rest of this game. I think the price hike to $70 in the games industry for AAA games is total BS, but if every game askingBasically perfect. Breath of the Wild was already one of the greatest games ever made, and this game fixed problems I didn’t even know it had. Simply a triumph for Nintendo. I’ve completed the story, but there’s still so much to explore- I can’t wait to experience the rest of this game. I think the price hike to $70 in the games industry for AAA games is total BS, but if every game asking that price was this good it’d be worth it.… Expand
  2. Marc_H
    May 14, 2023
    10
    The beginning of the game grabbed me, then, the first time in freedom, I had the feeling "Ah **** here we go again" and somehow couldn't get into the game. New day, started the game, took a different route and suddenly there it was, wow, the new mechanics hooked me, I could dive into the world and my adventure began.
  3. Ildaso
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Que haga que volver a Breath of the wild sea difícil ya dice mucho de este título.
  4. Spacemerune28
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I was skeptical about this one, as I liked BotW, but missed some older Zelda titles more like Link to the Past and The Wind Waker. I was completely blown away. This now is the best Zelda game ever made hands down! Looks better and runs better than BotW. Better everything really!
  5. SushiMess
    May 13, 2023
    10
    honestly as someone who 100% BOTW, i was pretty skeptical of TOTK when i first saw it bc i didn’t want it to be the same game with the same world with added features. I didn’t wanna play a game i’ve already played but after getting TOTK, my mind shifted completely once i got to the surface bc everything was so different and the world felt more alive. there are even long fun side questshonestly as someone who 100% BOTW, i was pretty skeptical of TOTK when i first saw it bc i didn’t want it to be the same game with the same world with added features. I didn’t wanna play a game i’ve already played but after getting TOTK, my mind shifted completely once i got to the surface bc everything was so different and the world felt more alive. there are even long fun side quests that keeps you immersed. so far i’d say the $70 was worth it due to the vast amount of content and changes.… Expand
  6. Stjepan3203
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Very well done gameplay, the game immediately throws you in action. The story and lore is much, much better compared to Breath of the Wild, I know some people had a issue with Breath of the Wild's silent and simplistic story telling this has changed however. The new abilities are fun to use and give you a huge verity in customization,Tears of the Kingdom is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Very well done gameplay, the game immediately throws you in action. The story and lore is much, much better compared to Breath of the Wild, I know some people had a issue with Breath of the Wild's silent and simplistic story telling this has changed however. The new abilities are fun to use and give you a huge verity in customization, you can shape your journey how you want it be.

    This is a game what definitely deserves all the praises. It took Breath of the Wild and put it on steroids, this is a masterpiece everyone should experience at least once in they life.    … Expand
  7. FinianB
    May 14, 2023
    10
    anyone who sais this is a bad game clearly is brainwashed by the boring ahh formula that triple AAA games now seem to have
  8. Just_a_Dude
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Just an Algerian dude helping out my fellow Nintendo games enjoyers against those horrid review bombers.
    I'll emulate totk on my mid range PC once I finish my military service and are no longer a conscript next January, but I'm sure the game is an undisputed masterpiece.
    PS: it's probably Sony fanboys that are seething
  9. Altitude
    May 15, 2023
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an absolute masterpiece that captivates players from start to finish. The game's breathtaking graphics and stunningly detailed world create an immersive experience that truly transports players into the realm of Hyrule. The storyline is beautifully crafted, filled with emotional depth and unexpected twists that keep players engaged and eager toThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an absolute masterpiece that captivates players from start to finish. The game's breathtaking graphics and stunningly detailed world create an immersive experience that truly transports players into the realm of Hyrule. The storyline is beautifully crafted, filled with emotional depth and unexpected twists that keep players engaged and eager to uncover the secrets of the kingdom. The gameplay mechanics are flawless, striking the perfect balance between challenging puzzles, exhilarating combat, and awe-inspiring exploration. With its memorable characters, epic quests, and a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, Tears of the Kingdom is a testament to the artistry and creativity of the Zelda franchise. It's an unforgettable journey that will leave players in awe and longing for more adventures in the legendary world of Hyrule.… Expand
  10. edivanfox
    May 30, 2023
    10
    The game is a masterpiece, the best Zelda since Ocarina Of Time. Its mechanics and open world will revolutionize the gaming industry (again). From now on everyone will copy it, it will be the reference for everyone who wants to make a real open world game and not Ubisoft nonsense. Some critics have given low marks just because they are Microsoft or Sony fan boys, they are incapable ofThe game is a masterpiece, the best Zelda since Ocarina Of Time. Its mechanics and open world will revolutionize the gaming industry (again). From now on everyone will copy it, it will be the reference for everyone who wants to make a real open world game and not Ubisoft nonsense. Some critics have given low marks just because they are Microsoft or Sony fan boys, they are incapable of doing an honest analysis and putting aside their personal preferences, but for anyone who has been playing for real knows that this is the game of the decade and one of the Top 5 of all time.… Expand
  11. DurionLugnor
    May 14, 2023
    10
    New mechanics, new zones, new puzzles. Nintendo shows once more how an open world game must be made.
  12. Emperator444
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Probablemente se trate del mejor videojuego de la historia. Nos presenta un mundo, que a pesar de ser el mismo que en Breath of the Wild, se siente fresco y renovado por el paso del tiempo. Además contamos con las islas del cielo y otra zona completamente nueva, ambas inmensas adicciones. El cielo se siente como un gran conjunto de puzles para los amantes de las aventuras más clásicas, yProbablemente se trate del mejor videojuego de la historia. Nos presenta un mundo, que a pesar de ser el mismo que en Breath of the Wild, se siente fresco y renovado por el paso del tiempo. Además contamos con las islas del cielo y otra zona completamente nueva, ambas inmensas adicciones. El cielo se siente como un gran conjunto de puzles para los amantes de las aventuras más clásicas, y es que este juego es Zelda en su más pura esencia. Las habilidades que tiene Link en este juego son fabulosas y estás adaptadas perfectamente al mapa todas y cada una de ellas, dándonos posibilidades nunca antes vistas ni imaginadas en un videojuego. La historia también es un punto fuerte del juego, ya que mejora con respecto a su anterior entrega. No sabría decir si es la mejor historia, ya que no he jugado todos los Zelda, pero sin duda es de las mejores de la saga.
    En conclusión, explorar y descubrir todo este espacio y tiempo va a ser una de las mejores experiencias que vais a poder vivir en cuanto a videojuegos. Y recordad, todos los juegos tienen una historia, pero solo uno es leyenda.    … Expand
  13. Lonewolfsetz
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    Well, i've been playing video games for more then 25 years and this is the best game i've played.
  14. WellingtonFox
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Totk é um excelente jogo, tem tudo que eu sempre quis em um jogo Zelda. Grandes e belos ambientes com muita coisa a serem descobertas e cada vez mais surpreendente assim como em Breath. As novas mecânicas e interação praticamente tudo no jogo, sem contar que agora podermos explorar desde ambientes subterrâneos, superfície e céu. Em fim existe uma vasta forma de se jogar, cada um tem suaTotk é um excelente jogo, tem tudo que eu sempre quis em um jogo Zelda. Grandes e belos ambientes com muita coisa a serem descobertas e cada vez mais surpreendente assim como em Breath. As novas mecânicas e interação praticamente tudo no jogo, sem contar que agora podermos explorar desde ambientes subterrâneos, superfície e céu. Em fim existe uma vasta forma de se jogar, cada um tem sua própria experiência com o jogo só posso dizer que joguem e joguem TofTK, e tenham suas próprias conclusões, não deem bola para os haters do jogo.… Expand
  15. kaiopiola
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo que estou jogando esse ano. O único ponto fraco são algumas ligeiras quedas de FPS, mas nada que interfira na jogatina. Está muito emocionante
  16. Hydrochlorics
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    Anybody rating this game poorly is a sad, unfortunate soul and keeps an entire box of maxi pads with them at all times to clean up their tears whenever something doesn't go their way. Similarly, if you complain that this game is too expensive with a $10 increase to the price tag, I would highly recommend stopping the usage of your parent's credit cards, and then go back to playing fartnite :)
  17. Billy368
    May 16, 2023
    10
    I was concerned this game would just be more BOTW, but it’s fresh and fun! Then opening cut scenes are exciting. Some say the first few hours are slow, but I needed that because I haven’t played BOTW in five years, so I had to relearn the controls again.
  18. Foxtnv
    May 30, 2023
    10
    I didn't expect that this game could surpass the previous one, it's amazing, you can play it, it will be guaranteed fun.
  19. Alejandrox
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este sea probablemente uno de los mejores juegos que se hayan hecho en la historia. Coge todo lo bueno de Zelda BotW y lo mejora aún más.
    No sólo teníamos la premisa de poder visitar islas flotantes sino q la mejor parte de la lleva el subsuelo.
    Sin lugar a duda el mejor juego del catálogo de la switch    … Expand
  20. eroguromedo
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Jogo muito bom apesar das limitações do Switch, estou com 40he vou mais umas 80h facil.
  21. BelloBang
    Jun 10, 2023
    10
    This game make me feels like that Botw was only an tech engine. Nice Gameplay mechanics and a superb story.
  22. Zeldork
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This is the sort of game that doesn’t really feel like it should be rated on a scale. I can’t even give it a proper review. Words and numbers can’t accurately convey just how good this game really is. This is the sort of experience that comes along once in a generation. Experience it for yourself. Go.
  23. SgtSocks
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This is a game made for BOTW fans, If you don't like the game because it is not linear, that is fine. If you think it's bad cause its ''not a zelda game'' that's fine. Unfortunately for you, it is a real Zelda game that exists and luckily for this game, I am a BOTW fan. WIth that said, this is the best game of all time. All of my the problems have been fixed from BOTW. Soundtrack? Amazing.This is a game made for BOTW fans, If you don't like the game because it is not linear, that is fine. If you think it's bad cause its ''not a zelda game'' that's fine. Unfortunately for you, it is a real Zelda game that exists and luckily for this game, I am a BOTW fan. WIth that said, this is the best game of all time. All of my the problems have been fixed from BOTW. Soundtrack? Amazing. Story? A noticeable improvement. Gameplay? Out of this world. This game is all i could ever ask for and more. Go play it.… Expand
  24. Linksel
    May 21, 2023
    10
    This game ads so much to what botw already established. The World feels alive and the story is emotional and unique. The new mechanics, amazing sidequests, which go far beyond typical ones, and other aspects make this game really unique. While controversial mechanics like rain and weapon durability haven't been removed, there have been changes that make them much less annoying. Love thisThis game ads so much to what botw already established. The World feels alive and the story is emotional and unique. The new mechanics, amazing sidequests, which go far beyond typical ones, and other aspects make this game really unique. While controversial mechanics like rain and weapon durability haven't been removed, there have been changes that make them much less annoying. Love this game from start to finish… Expand
  25. Enjo
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Another epic journey and adventure with Zelda, the definition of an open world game!!!
  26. Tanuk
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    Greatest game of all time and it's not even close.
    The gameplay can blow away even the most sceptic of players, giving you unparalleled freedom that has never been experimented with in any other game ever.
    The story is a breathtaking ride that keeps you wondering about what will come next, managing to hit you with emotional bombshells the moment you are most vulnerable. The dungeons are    Greatest game of all time and it's not even close.
    The gameplay can blow away even the most sceptic of players, giving you unparalleled freedom that has never been experimented with in any other game ever.
    The story is a breathtaking ride that keeps you wondering about what will come next, managing to hit you with emotional bombshells the moment you are most vulnerable.
    The dungeons are a breath of fresh air, feeling much more creative than they did in Breath of the Wild, managing to utilize the new physics engine in an interesting and fun way.
    This game manages to feel like an improvement to what many would already describe as "perfection", to say this game has no flaws would not be too far from the truth.    … Expand
  27. Aboughtcritic
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This years Elden Ring. Huge scope, nice visuals, fresh mechanics and a world that is filled with life and many secrets. It makes BOTW feel like a beta version.
  28. cth323100
    May 14, 2023
    10
    whey you thought breath of the wild is the open world peak, in the fact that zelda team once again stand out here said all the player wrong. they have a better game. every thing you don't need to trust but nintendo and zelda team.
  29. SauloIS
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Jogo Excelente!

    O jogo trás tudo o que você espera de uma sequência de BoTW e muito mais. Mais liberdade do que sequer você poderia pensar. Se BoTW já foi um marco para os jogos de mundo aberto, que antes se escondiam atrás de "os consoles não vão suportar" e o BoTW mostrou que problema não era de hardware, o Tears vem e expande mais ainda sua liberdade para explorar esse mundo rico e bem    Jogo Excelente!

    O jogo trás tudo o que você espera de uma sequência de BoTW e muito mais. Mais liberdade do que sequer você poderia pensar. Se BoTW já foi um marco para os jogos de mundo aberto, que antes se escondiam atrás de "os consoles não vão suportar" e o BoTW mostrou que problema não era de hardware, o Tears vem e expande mais ainda sua liberdade para explorar esse mundo rico e bem elaborado dessa nova ambientação de Zelda. Quem joga em um mesmo console que tem os saves do zelda BoTW ainda pode desfrutar de alguns elementos importados dos saves.

    Um jogo com arte maravilhosa. Cores, fotografia, composição de cena perfeitos. Mais uma obra de arte por parte dos Devs.

    Músicas maravilhosas, design de personagens muito bem desenvolvidos.    … Expand
  30. Frost_Cube
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    The shrine puzzles are actually better than the original, the characters, even legacy ones like Zelda are somehow more interesting arguably than they've ever been, the new music is perfect and blends in well with music from Breath of the Wild so much so that I almost wonder if they weren't used tracks from the original, because my gawd are they amazing, and the new mechanics, while theyThe shrine puzzles are actually better than the original, the characters, even legacy ones like Zelda are somehow more interesting arguably than they've ever been, the new music is perfect and blends in well with music from Breath of the Wild so much so that I almost wonder if they weren't used tracks from the original, because my gawd are they amazing, and the new mechanics, while they have a slight learning curve are absolutely fantastic when you clear it, and while there is an occasional lag spike, it happens so little it barely warrants mentioning, but barely isn't nothing so I did, and it is an overall fantastic game. It probably won't… Expand
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  1. Positive: 145 out of 150
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 150
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  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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