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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  3. Negative: 1,592 out of 9840
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  1. Jesseovd
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Dont have time to write full review but it is nothing short of amazing, basically BOTW but the devs were on crack.
  2. ghxhjgxj
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom massively increases the standard open world games should be held to. It takes all of the ideals of its predecessor and runs with them to the absolute limit, all while maintaining a small file size on an underpowered console.
  3. seojoon98
    Jun 14, 2023
    10
    It's a perfect game. There's even a sense of wonder. Soundtrack is fantastic. Is it worth buying a $400 game console for this one? The answer is YES.
  4. JasoN_eating
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    It's an absolute masterpiece, not quite as stunning as BoTW brought me, but a considerable step up in terms of fun personally.
  5. jojharicot
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. probablement le plus grand jeux de tout les temps les temple sont du genie les sanctuaires offres multiple possibbilite de les resoudres. l histoire peut etre la meilleurs de tout les zelda l ost est magique mention speciale aux temple boss boss de fin et tout sa sans compter toutes les possibbilite de gameplay une veritables piece de maitre et probablement l aventure la plus folle de votre vie de gamer… Expand
  6. Moctezumaq
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Mucho mejor que la anterior entrega en todo de lo mejor del año muy completo
  7. GrahimAbi
    May 13, 2023
    10
    The best game on switch and a very enjoyable game to spend the whole afternoon the main story is amazing but it falls short with the massive open world. GOTY!
  8. SAY10zz
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece.

    I always have double the average completionist ingame time due to trying all sorts of dumb things, If the game wants me to get to X by crossing the bridge, I will try everything to get there, but not cross the birdge. And I'm always left with "Well nevermind eh" or "Oh cool glitch". But man, not in this game. Just think of ANY way of doing something, let it be    Absolute masterpiece.

    I always have double the average completionist ingame time due to trying all sorts of dumb things, If the game wants me to get to X by crossing the bridge, I will try everything to get there, but not cross the birdge. And I'm always left with "Well nevermind eh" or "Oh cool glitch".
    But man, not in this game.

    Just think of ANY way of doing something, let it be the dumbest, the easiest, the most overcomplicated thing, It'll freakin' work. May need a little tweaking, you may spend hours on it, but it will work.

    But that's just one aspect, this game delivers perfectly in every single one.    … Expand
  9. OneBigK
    May 16, 2023
    10
    This has been an absolute joy to play so far. Can't see this game losing me enough to downgrade the rating, but will update if it changes. Absolutely wonderful sequel so far!
  10. Chofito
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This sequel takes the mechanics and systems from BOTW and improves them to make the game more enjoyable, now the durability system for weapons is justified for example, also the world is not a waste, the game takes care of adding new places, dungeons, caves, islands and interesting places to make the world to feel more alive. It's a perfect sequel like GOW Ragnarok, take the previous gameThis sequel takes the mechanics and systems from BOTW and improves them to make the game more enjoyable, now the durability system for weapons is justified for example, also the world is not a waste, the game takes care of adding new places, dungeons, caves, islands and interesting places to make the world to feel more alive. It's a perfect sequel like GOW Ragnarok, take the previous game and improve it.… Expand
  11. KizYuka
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    私はこのゲームが出るまでにやってきたゲームで、1番面白いと感じていたものはゼルダの伝説ブレスオブザワイルドでしたが、ティアーズオブザキングダムは、その上を行きました。
  12. Jak3y_Soto21
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Everything Breath of the wild was but new, improved and rejuvenated in way that improves on the original formula.
  13. Tmoneyyy25
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece for Zelda fans and non-fans alike. If you have not played a Zelda game before, this will make a good entry point! More freedom and exploration than any other game, period. It will spark your creativity and inspire you.
  14. aztaka
    May 13, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece as a sequel to a masterpiece. Nintendo always delivers, and some haters are not happy about it.
  15. mariosb_
    May 13, 2023
    10
    La verdad que han sabido hacer una buena secuela del primer juego. Los poderes tienen personalidad y el juego se siente muy completo y entretenido. En mi opinión, se merece la nota
  16. justinmcnab
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Masterfully crafted videogame. BOTW was already an amazing game, but they’ve made TOTK a lot better. It feels fresh (because of the new abilities, the sky islands, dungeons, new shrines, and the underground). It feels like BOTW, but so much has changed that I see it as a return to a land that fills us with nostalgia, but improving on every aspect that made us love it. I understand thatMasterfully crafted videogame. BOTW was already an amazing game, but they’ve made TOTK a lot better. It feels fresh (because of the new abilities, the sky islands, dungeons, new shrines, and the underground). It feels like BOTW, but so much has changed that I see it as a return to a land that fills us with nostalgia, but improving on every aspect that made us love it. I understand that it’s a similar formula to BOTW, and if people didn’t click with the 2017 title, they believe they might not click with this one. Still, for me, those individuals should try TOTK because it combines the formula for BOTW but brings back elements from classic Zeldas they have wished for. This game isn’t anything less than a 10. I get we all have different tastes, but having different tastes does not warrant giving an masterfully crafted game a low score. It’s a 10/10 and I understand if people say it’s the best game of all times; because it probably is. -Justin… Expand
  17. SingerChiller
    May 16, 2023
    10
    In dozens of hours of game experience, I have been experiencing Eurake moments. These moments have nothing to do with pictures, plots, or music, but just my connection with the game design at that moment. In other words, this is link.
    Today's game industry is getting bigger and smaller in a sense. It is getting closer and closer to Hollywood, but farther and farther away from the players.    In dozens of hours of game experience, I have been experiencing Eurake moments. These moments have nothing to do with pictures, plots, or music, but just my connection with the game design at that moment. In other words, this is link.
    Today's game industry is getting bigger and smaller in a sense. It is getting closer and closer to Hollywood, but farther and farther away from the players.
    However, the creators of Tears of Kingdom and The Legend of Zelda are still doing what they should be doing, which is what other game production companies should be doing, just like [Elden’s Ring] and [ it takes two] did the same, so they got TGA.
    The game experience of Tears of Kingdoms is full of fun, and fun is the highest evaluation of a game.
    At the same time, it is also a game with a very different style and content from its predecessor, Breath of the Wild, and I am very happy to see it, because the same means stagnation, and change means progress and the future.    … Expand
  18. Lewisbwh
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    I have about 100 hours in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom so far.
    The world, physics, exploration, artistic direction and creativity are all 10 out of 10.
    There are only two minor issues with the game but they did not subtract from my enjoyment of the game. The game runs fairly well but often suffers from frame drops due to something like a lot of grass burning, etc. It is not    I have about 100 hours in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom so far.
    The world, physics, exploration, artistic direction and creativity are all 10 out of 10.
    There are only two minor issues with the game but they did not subtract from my enjoyment of the game. The game runs fairly well but often suffers from frame drops due to something like a lot of grass burning, etc. It is not terrible and usually passes with 2-3 seconds or so.
    The other issue is that this game effectively retcons the already established Zelda lore and timeline. This is not really surprising because Nintendo does not even seem to have a firm grasp of what the timeline is themselves but oh well.

    Those are the only two minor issues I had with this game. People who are rating this game poorly are usually one of two people;

    The first are a hardcore dedicated group of 'old-school' Zelda fans who dislike the way the series has transformed from a Non-Linear story based series into an Open World series. I prefer the old style Zelda games personally, my favourite Zelda games being Windwaker and Twilight Princess, but just because you prefer the old style to the new style does not make the new style bad. They fail to judge it on actual flaws but rather their own personal feelings.

    The other group are people who mostly have not played the game and like to hate on something popular, it is fine we have all done it at some point, "how can this be so popular, i don't understand it".

    The detractors often cite the nature of this game as a direct sequel being to it's detriment, using the "same map". This is disingenuous. Towns, villages and landmarks are often located in the same place, but entire areas have been revamped as time has moved on from BOTW to TOTK.

    For example; Lurelin Village which in the last game was really an uninteresting but quaint village in the Southeastern corner of Hyrule has been attacked by Pirates, this sets of an entire side story unrelated to the main story where you begin by defeating the pirates. After this event is completed other things change in the world, you can find the pirates hidden lair and fight them there, rebuild Lurelin Village and help the refugees return to the village. There is another where you have to help a mayoral candidate win an election in Hateno Village.

    This is just one example, there are many examples all throughout the game. But obviously the biggest new additions are the Depths (which has a map size the same size as the overworld), and the Sky which happens above Hyrule. This increases the amount of content in the game essentially three fold.

    There are secrets literally everywhere, side stories, side quests. Some of them are boring fetch quests but you can just ignore them, there is not a lack of good, interesting and worthwhile content by any means whatsoever.

    In conclusion, buy game.    … Expand
  19. guicalistrato
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Wonderful. Best game in Nintendo Switch and serious contender for Game of the Year
  20. Lordquas
    May 13, 2023
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. People saying that Nintendo are just using the same map seem to forget the over 400 caves, sky islands, and depths which is a completely full sized 2nd map underneath Hyrule. The game takes everything about Breath of the Wild and expands on it 10 fold. Other developers wish they could make a game this size with no big game breaking bugs. A modern classic!
  21. kadunogueira10
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This game just does take breath of the wild to another level. BRILLIANT, Dont just take my word for it , try it , you won't regret. I wish everyone could experience this MASTERPIECE. What a game ✨
  22. Daimon333
    May 17, 2023
    10
    I thank Nintendo for this Amazing game! Zelda TOTK lives up to the hype and more! Thank you Nintendo!
  23. Summum
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Mejora en todo y mucho al breath of the wild! Quien no lo vea es por que no lo ha jugado o por que le tiene muchísima rabia a Nintendo y a zelda!
  24. Zules
    May 14, 2023
    10
    It's breath of the wild.....but bigger and better. They made shrines fun, It's no longer the case where excitement of finding a shrine is squashed by realization that I'll have to do another shrine.
  25. Loki669
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Awesome game building up frome the foundations of BOTW and refining it love all the new mechanics tons of fun
  26. xjacsx
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Juego a 720 pixels bajada de frames a 20 ,un dlc del primero soso un mundo enorme sin nada,graficos de movil no lo recomiendo.
  27. ironfoam
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    I enjoyed this game so much. There are so many aspects that I liked, but what I maybe enjoyed the most was exploring the new mechanicas, and coming up with solutions to problems using them. This game is in my opinion best when played knowing nothing up front, and figuring it out for yourself.

    Some frame rate issues is the only negative thing I have to say, but it doesn't get it the way    I enjoyed this game so much. There are so many aspects that I liked, but what I maybe enjoyed the most was exploring the new mechanicas, and coming up with solutions to problems using them. This game is in my opinion best when played knowing nothing up front, and figuring it out for yourself.

    Some frame rate issues is the only negative thing I have to say, but it doesn't get it the way of the game play, so it doesn't matter.    … Expand
  28. dodolasaumure
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Il y a bien longtemps que je n'ai pas senti la sensation d'impossibilité de lâcher la manette
  29. TheWonderPie
    May 13, 2023
    10
    The FPS and resolution dips are too much for me. BotW, even with its occasional dips, wasn't having as much performance issues as TotK. I know that even when it was released, in 2017, the Switch's hardware was already quite outdated, but I feel like more optimization patches will be able to solve those dips. Either way, the Switch 2 is really more than welcome right now
  30. Divaduchan
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game is spectacular. It has everything we loved about the first game and more. Every second of it is pure joy.
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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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