The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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8.1

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  1. cloudya
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Very creative, beautiful game ,BOTW/TOTK you can play with your child, won't worry about any bad influence to them.
  2. NoaLoki
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    As a Legend of Zelda series fan, I just loved the game. It was amazing, fulfilled all my expectations and even more. I believe that Tears of the Kingdom is perfect for any player. The experience, playing Totk, was unforgetable.
  3. moschiii
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    best game of all time. this has to be the best game of the year, i absolutely love it, everything, down to the last minute detail.
  4. turbo_dweeb
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    if you asked me to think of a better game i couldnt. this game is insane, and link is a sexy hot little twink monkey man
  5. Pablorum
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Zelda Tears of the Kingdom es una obra maestra. Un imprescindible de Switch.
  6. rodrigodonini
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Is a new adventure, full of quests, an open world and new features. History flows to Hyrule kingdom!
  7. Velus
    Aug 24, 2023
    10
    Excellent game! there’s so many things to do compared to the prequel, and Link’s new skill set is fun, refreshing and very interesting; you can do almost everything you want to!

    Only downside is i wish you could build larger things, and that the house you custom build allowed you to use more than 15 blocks, but other than that, everything is great!
  8. ryan49
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    젤다 야생의 숨결의 감동 전울은 적음 하지만 이 게임은 구조적으로 잘 만들어 졌고 제작진 들이 의도한 길로 플리이 하는 나를 발견.....
  9. mannygamereview
    Aug 25, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tears of the kingdom is a beautiful game. Its sandbox like creativity makes the game extremely fun, and allows puzzle solving to be less restricted and gives the player a sense of freedom. The cutscenes, side quests and boss battles are perfected. Not only that but the brand new addition of the depths and sky islands add for a lot more content, and pushes the shrine counter from 120 in its predecessor Breath of the Wild to a whopping 155. Its stunning views and unique environments offer a great experience for the user.… Expand
  10. TavsHair
    Aug 28, 2023
    8
    No much more new things. Same map makes me tired to explore and the underworld even more. But it still adds some creative features.
  11. clancli
    May 13, 2023
    10
    The Game serves excelent sequel, the new mechanics are quite fun, and everything is pushed into a next level, Hyrule is Massive, the islands on the sky, the underground caves and the missions catapult this Game into one of all tome favoritos
  12. playpod
    May 13, 2023
    10
    It takes what breath of the wild does and makes it better. The game is jam packed with things to do and with new abilities comes new puzzles.

    I have only touched the surface of what this game is but from what i have done, it is so much of an improvement to what was already a great game
  13. ErickMallaco
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Desde 2011, na apresentação da Tech Demo de Zelda na apresentação do Wii U ficávamos imaginando o quão épico seria um novo Zelda em HD. Mal sabíamos que The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild era uma Tech Demo para The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

    Tinha receio de como seria uma continuação do melhor jogo que já joguei. As poucas imagens e trailers divulgadas me deixaram    Desde 2011, na apresentação da Tech Demo de Zelda na apresentação do Wii U ficávamos imaginando o quão épico seria um novo Zelda em HD. Mal sabíamos que The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild era uma Tech Demo para The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.


    Tinha receio de como seria uma continuação do melhor jogo que já joguei. As poucas imagens e trailers divulgadas me deixaram curioso, varias perguntas para saber como seria a história, gameplay, visual. De qualquer forma, eu só queria jogar. 


    E desde o primeiro toque no jogo não parei de jogar. Estava totalmente imerso ao jogo. As novas mecânicas, a história do jogo e a mesma sensação de liberdade que senti em Breath of the Wild.


    Desde o início do jogo somos jogados a imensidão de Hyrule, porém dessa vez Hyrule está maior. É o mesmo mapa, porém, conseguimos observar no horizonte mais e mais lugares para explorar. Incrível a sensação de exploração e querer saber o que tem em cada canto do mapa, e conversar com os NPCs e ver como eles estão após Breath of the Wild e também, conhecer novos habitantes de Hyrule. 


    É sensacional como o jogo recria e exercita sua criatividade. O que você constrói deixa você maravilhado pelo jogo. Me via jogando e parando para construir algo que me dava na cabeça, um carro para ir mais rápido a outro local, subir uma montanha gigante sem ser escalando ou apenas construir algo sem sentido.


    Assim como Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom é gigantesco, grandioso, excessivo e imenso. Pega todas as qualidades de Breath of the Wild e soma, multiplica e potencializa o mundo de Hyrule. E isso vale para tudo no jogo; o mapa que foi expansível verticalmente, os velhos e novos inimigos, os novos itens, novas comidas, novos pratos, novas armas, novos NPCs e muito mais. É tudo tão novo e o mesmo tempo tão ligado a Breath of the Wild, que parece que você esta visitando uma cidade 6 anos depois de uma primeira visita que te marcou muito.


    Da mesma forma que, Breath of the Wild mudou a fórmula de mundo aberto, Tears of the Kingdom mudou a fórmula de Breath of the Wild. Portanto, eu vejo como o Game Of The Year de 2023, e não é uma continuação qualquer, uma sequência que decepciona, é um jogo totalmente novo, um jogo que prende do início ao fim para saber, criar, explorar e descobrir.    … Expand
  14. internethandle
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Incredible game. Improves on nearly everything from the first game. Almost Ghibli-esque art direction and sound design. Just masterpiece stuff.
  15. Federx
    May 13, 2023
    10
    serious contender for best game ever made. they pretty much fixed anything about botw that needed fixing.
  16. Cheesen
    May 13, 2023
    9
    An incredible expansion to the already massive Breath of the Wild, manages to integrate the mechanics seamlessly and keep you connected to the magical world.
  17. Luigifinilli
    May 13, 2023
    10
    The best game ever made. Incredible!!!!, Perfect graphics, sound, music and very surprising gameplay.
  18. Lemures1000
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Played it since Thursday night and have played almost every Zelda game to give context. I absolutely love Tears of the Kingdom! The puzzles are fun and interesting, there is literally a million things to do in the game. Story is dark and compelling. The world is literally huge! Almost overwhelming at times. The game is challenging but instead of being hard for the sake of being hardPlayed it since Thursday night and have played almost every Zelda game to give context. I absolutely love Tears of the Kingdom! The puzzles are fun and interesting, there is literally a million things to do in the game. Story is dark and compelling. The world is literally huge! Almost overwhelming at times. The game is challenging but instead of being hard for the sake of being hard it's designed so well the difficulty feels like a fun challenge. I'm still not crazy about the weapon breaking system and find it annoying. But the overall game is amazing and would highly recommend! I've been playing it constantly lol… Expand
  19. VillainousGamer
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Been playing Zelda since the first game in 1986 and this is by far the best one yet. Takes everything great about Breath of the Wild and the older games and with some brand new abilities and mechanics and combines them together beautifully. If you have a creative mind The Fuse and Ultra Hand alone will keep you buys for hours . The story is great and there's a lot more of this time BotWBeen playing Zelda since the first game in 1986 and this is by far the best one yet. Takes everything great about Breath of the Wild and the older games and with some brand new abilities and mechanics and combines them together beautifully. If you have a creative mind The Fuse and Ultra Hand alone will keep you buys for hours . The story is great and there's a lot more of this time BotW was pretty much seeing through memories everything in this story is happening now. This in just the last couple of days has become one of my favorite games of all time. Also don't listen to these fanboys reviews the frame rate drops are extremely rare and the game is beautiful.… Expand
  20. AG2716
    May 13, 2023
    9
    Juego muy bien elaborado con un enfoque inmenso al uso de la imaginación, su historia y la exploración el único problema son los bajones de fps qué son algo constantes
  21. cromanalcaide
    May 13, 2023
    10
    My expectations for this game were huge and it delivered.

    The gameplay feels like a natural and improved evolution of Breath of the Wild's. The combat is AMAZING, with the Fuse mechanic making it more engaging and challenging. The world is so big I feel I have tons of hours of exploration ahead of me. And the story, so far, feels more present than that of BOTW's. Also, it has lots of    My expectations for this game were huge and it delivered.

    The gameplay feels like a natural and improved evolution of Breath of the Wild's. The combat is AMAZING, with the Fuse mechanic making it more engaging and challenging. The world is so big I feel I have tons of hours of exploration ahead of me. And the story, so far, feels more present than that of BOTW's.

    Also, it has lots of QoL improvements, like the new menus or (thanks, thanks, thanks) the ability to discard a weapon when your slots are full and you open a chest that contains another weapon. I'm still a little speechless after 2 days of playing this game non stop. Here's to many more days of fun to come!    … Expand
  22. MichaelDeSanta
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Greatest game of all time. Just as simple as that.

    This game is years ahead of its time, just buy it and enjoy.
  23. WickKidda
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This is the most creative adventure game I've ever played. The depth of the gameplay and the feeling of accomplishment when you figure something out in your own custom way is unmatched. It truly makes you feel like you invented the solution to the puzzles yourself.

    The powers are better than BotW and each challenge you encounter perfectly forces you to learn how to use them on your own.    This is the most creative adventure game I've ever played. The depth of the gameplay and the feeling of accomplishment when you figure something out in your own custom way is unmatched. It truly makes you feel like you invented the solution to the puzzles yourself.

    The powers are better than BotW and each challenge you encounter perfectly forces you to learn how to use them on your own. There are more kinds of things to explore like caves and wells. There are some familiar items and enemies but also many new ones, especially in the sky and deep underground. The map is NOT the same! There are three maps! One for ground, one for sky, and one for deep underground where it's completely dark and all connected. The sky puzzles are amazing! The ground map has the same regions as BotW but they are different this time around. And the deep underground is done very well with the light sources that you can use to light the darkness.

    Many things have been upgraded and improved or expanded upon. I haven't had this much fun playing a game in... I don't know, because this game is such a unique feeling of creativity mixed with Nintendo's highest quality design, its like I'm playing the first of a new genre. I think this is my first metacritic review. I just had to stand up for how amazing this game really is. It kind of like Legos and everybody loves Legos. Don't listen to these miserable people, this game is a must play. Relax and have fun. A new kind of great open world game is here. :)    … Expand
  24. Buther
    May 15, 2023
    10
    I see that people try to bombard score with fake accounts.

    Game is really good if you like to explore. I have good time playing this game. I recommend it for the BOTW fans. It's more of the same. Perfect sequel. I am glad that we still get new zelda on switch. I think its max what you can achieve on this hardware. I cant wait what next gen zelda will show us. I am giving this game    I see that people try to bombard score with fake accounts.

    Game is really good if you like to explore. I have good time playing this game. I recommend it for the BOTW fans. It's more of the same. Perfect sequel. I am glad that we still get new zelda on switch.
    I think its max what you can achieve on this hardware. I cant wait what next gen zelda will show us.

    I am giving this game 10 because of this people that try to destroy user score. Game is not perfect but has amazing world to explore. I would rate it 9.5/10
    I didn't have so much fun for a long time.    … Expand
  25. FluffySpartan
    May 13, 2023
    10
    It's a masterpiece, that's what Botw should have been.
    I love that the world is alive , the new mechanics are on point and atmosphere is great.
  26. BoraCritic
    May 13, 2023
    10
    It's basically Breath of the Wild but better. So much mechanics, variety and creativity. GOTY already
  27. Kilian8
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This is one of the best games ever made. The perfect game, My game of the year.
  28. xRed_Ray
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Do NOT listen to the people that say this game is just 70$ DLC. Its is so much more. It brings back that spirit of experimenting from Botw, with so many new mechanics, locations and items.

    TLDR: Y E S
  29. GabyReviews
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Simply the best game I've ever played in my life, I played it for 18 hours on the first day.
  30. Zelda_GamLink
    May 13, 2023
    10
    C’est un excellent jeu ! Botw était un très bon jeux mais par rapport à botw: Tears of the kingdom est plus complet, les énigmes plus complexe. L’ambiance général est à la fois tellement différente est appréciable grâce à tous les ajouts, les nouveaux monstres, les grottes sans compter les nouvelles zones. Botw a beau être mieux noté par la presse et les joueurs. L’habit ne fait pas leC’est un excellent jeu ! Botw était un très bon jeux mais par rapport à botw: Tears of the kingdom est plus complet, les énigmes plus complexe. L’ambiance général est à la fois tellement différente est appréciable grâce à tous les ajouts, les nouveaux monstres, les grottes sans compter les nouvelles zones. Botw a beau être mieux noté par la presse et les joueurs. L’habit ne fait pas le moine. On l’a déjà vue par le passé avec majoras par rapport à ocarina of time ou encore Twilight Princess. A bonne entendeur… Expand
  31. drakedaduck
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have played a bunch of Zelda games over the years, and going in blind to BOTW was truly the pinnacle of it all. For those first few moments, and throughout the rest of the game, it was an absolute gem of an experience, a Diamond being the gem. It’s the standard games SHOULD value, take time to make a game to its absolute best potential. Granted, I see pros AND cons. Dungeons were lackluster, bosses exactly the same, and the world did feel a bit more empty. But it was one of the cases where, hype aside, the good outweighed the bad in such a tremendous and spectacular way. Climbing up that hill to see all of Hyrule still hits me even to this day.

    Tears of the Kingdom is, to me, an INCREDIBLE successor!! Taking the criticisms of BOTW, and following up on that exponentially. Dungeons, while small, ARE present, and the Allies mechanic is a treat! New abilities to help world traversal, the vehicles being so expansive on what you can and can’t do. It’s truly imagination beyond itself, and the way they somehow made hyrule feel fresh (while still being familiar), is astounding. Granted, a LOT of people here complain about the graphics, YES we get it the hardware is not next Gen. But the $70 was NOT for a graphical upgrade, but rather an expanded experience. I’ve only just began and I’m already at like 18 hours, and I’ve yet to scratch a tiny bit of the surface. Beat a dungeon and boss, all that good stuff.

    Point is, BOTW was Nintendo running an experiment, and Tears of the Kingdom was Nintendo being fully confident in what they could produce!    … Expand
  32. JuroCR
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Definitivamente para decir que es un DLC el unico requisito es no haber jugado semejante obra maestra del mundo gaming, de verdad sientes que estas jugando, con todo, fusionando armas con el entorno u objetos o creando medios de transporte con nuestro inventario y un simple par de troncos. Simplemente hermoso
  33. ExtensionLaugh
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Absolutely have a blast with this games! Amazing how Nintendo expand this gameplay from Botw, I'm skeptic at first but after I playing 30 hours literally great games. For people who wonder about the map, yes it's the same map from Botw but, literally everything changes, is not the same hyrule you know from the Botw it's totally different 90%, and you can explore Sky, Surface, and TheAbsolutely have a blast with this games! Amazing how Nintendo expand this gameplay from Botw, I'm skeptic at first but after I playing 30 hours literally great games. For people who wonder about the map, yes it's the same map from Botw but, literally everything changes, is not the same hyrule you know from the Botw it's totally different 90%, and you can explore Sky, Surface, and The depth..which is The depth is literally a whole map like the surface is insane, a great new all ability, and all dungeon from 4 region is really unique, so many new monster and add more variant monster from Botw, great puzzle, variety quest including help NPC fight agains bokoblin, and this games force you to thinking what's you gonna do coz you have a freedom to use your own way to solved the problems. I recommended this games if you loved Botw. After 30 hours playing TOTK I feel like Botw is a prototype of TOTK, coz this games it's have so much inovation in term of gameplay features!!… Expand
  34. Daikro
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Zelda lo hizo otra vez la sensación de libertad, que se logra es incluso superior a la de breath of The wild eso del subsuelo y los cielos fue increíble además de las posibilidades casi infinitas que da la combinación la historia es buenas y en general es como Breath of The wild pero llevado a su punto máximo, además la dificultad aumento bastante algo que de verdad agradezco
  35. 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.
  36. fabchan
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece and I honestly didn't expect it to surpass Breah of the Wild in every possible way. But it did. The craft and art that went into making this game, the amount of fun, epicness and playtime given to the player is unbelievable and really makes this title a must play. I read some negative reviews about framerate, it actually only drops sporadically when lifting andThis game is a masterpiece and I honestly didn't expect it to surpass Breah of the Wild in every possible way. But it did. The craft and art that went into making this game, the amount of fun, epicness and playtime given to the player is unbelievable and really makes this title a must play. I read some negative reviews about framerate, it actually only drops sporadically when lifting and moving objects around, but it's nothing game breaking.… Expand
  37. dayxday
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Been waiting 4 years for this, and fortunately I was not disappointed, great job Nintendo.
  38. bluebullet
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing if you liked BOTW, which is what you want in a direct sequel. All it does is improve on what BOTW was. Now that said, it's not like it can't stand on it's own. There was a lot of concern of the map being too much of the same. I, too, shared this. After playing for about 30 hours I can say for sure that's not the case. We get the old map with some additions, and the skyThis game is amazing if you liked BOTW, which is what you want in a direct sequel. All it does is improve on what BOTW was. Now that said, it's not like it can't stand on it's own. There was a lot of concern of the map being too much of the same. I, too, shared this. After playing for about 30 hours I can say for sure that's not the case. We get the old map with some additions, and the sky islands like we saw in the trailers. (Don't read further if you consider a location to be a spoiler) The thing that truly changes the map is the depths. It as as big as the first game's map, and is is completely different. Honestly they could have had the depths as the only map in the game (So long as they added towns to it, which I haven't found in it so far, but I have found a shop), and less people would've complained compared to now. The fact this was never talked about in the marketing is kinda crazy to me.

    The fuse mechanic and Ultrahand are truly amazing. I don't want to talk about them too much, as I feel the joy of thinking "Will this work?" and finding out it does is too great. What I will say is that the fuse mechanic can be used for traversal, not just combat. This is a mistake I've seen some people make. Thinking Ultrahand is for traversal, while fuse is for combat, when in actuality you can use both for both.    … Expand
  39. DarkGemini
    May 14, 2023
    10
    The game is just a brilliant example of what a sequel should be like, and also what the world of gaming without dreadful microtransactions should be like.
  40. Yairpaz12
    May 14, 2023
    10
    As expected... And even better.
    Simply amazing. Make BOTW feels like a tech demo.
    So far, 10/10
  41. Hectorda91
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Una excelente obra maestra que supera cualquier juego de los últimos 5 años
  42. Crow_11
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Completely redesigned gameplay based on new mechanics with the addition of the basic mechanics from the previous game is simply breathtaking. It would take too long to describe. Try it yourself, you won't regret it. 10/10
  43. davygravy93
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Amazing. The new abilities are fun and creative and the sky level tutorial alone is huge. Of course the low IQ chuds are here to review bomb a good game because it's not a linear hallway fest that holds your hand every step of the way. I ask this question to the morons giving this masterpiece a low score, can you name ONE game that even comes close? I doubt it.
  44. violinboi
    May 13, 2023
    10
    If BotW wasn't your style, I can't say for certain that this game will change that for you. What I can say is that it takes everything that made BotW special and turns it up to 11. It also throws in some more special moments, crafted experiences that will probably make more old school Zelda fans like myself very happy. Overall, this is simply just the most amount of fun I've had with aIf BotW wasn't your style, I can't say for certain that this game will change that for you. What I can say is that it takes everything that made BotW special and turns it up to 11. It also throws in some more special moments, crafted experiences that will probably make more old school Zelda fans like myself very happy. Overall, this is simply just the most amount of fun I've had with a game in a very, very long time. Please do yourself a favor and buy it if you haven't already.… Expand
  45. Leekah
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Best game ever made. I don't understand the people who say it's "oNlY 30 fPS AnD 720p!!" we are acting in 2023, that 30 is not playable? How did people play in the PS1 era? Yeah, they enjoyed it, just like I enjoy this masterpiece
  46. Chugun
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Only in this the legend of zelda you can build a dick on wheels 10/10. GOTY
  47. Dave1980
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, Great game, great game, great game, The best game ever,10/10 perfect… Expand
  48. porllock5365
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I played 30 hours time. but still amazing contents are here. botw was released, 97 Metacritic. but this is another level. totk is sequel of botw but still many contents and wonderful story. you must play this game.

    sequel of legends, again recording legend.
  49. Ildaso
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Que haga que volver a Breath of the wild sea difícil ya dice mucho de este título.
  50. DavidHofman
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Absolutely GOTY. Great job from AONUMA's and FUJIBAYASHI's team.

    This is a sequel to the best game ever made, BOTW. Now you can see an upgrade in all topics of the game. Sound desing, gameplay, main history, sidequest. Explore the skys, ground and undergound in your time. New habilites is a world of possibiliteis and Nintendo has made a unbeliveable job running this game at Nintendo    Absolutely GOTY. Great job from AONUMA's and FUJIBAYASHI's team.

    This is a sequel to the best game ever made, BOTW. Now you can see an upgrade in all topics of the game. Sound desing, gameplay, main history, sidequest. Explore the skys, ground and undergound in your time.

    New habilites is a world of possibiliteis and Nintendo has made a unbeliveable job running this game at Nintendo Switch.

    For me, the game is a MUST PLAY, and possible best game ever made!    … Expand
  51. Leesan
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If this game has a bad review rate you know the drill
    The game is amazing even if you are not a Zelda fan try play the first 2h of it    … Expand
  52. Crewza
    May 14, 2023
    10
    **** incredible. I'm just writing this review because metacritic forced me to
  53. Toffeltrasa
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Game of the year babieeee i was afraid it would be too similar to breath of the wild (which i love), but it felt reallt different
  54. Mishal502
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Simply Magical, and i am proud to make this game my favorite game of all time.
  55. Aitirga
    May 14, 2023
    10
    The experience of getting lost in this renewed Hyrule is amazing, really well implemented physics-based mechanics, everything you do makes sense! Very recommended!
  56. AccmAmac
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Where do I begin? Nintendo listened to what most people Said they would like to see improved in BOTW's sequel...and delivered so much more on top of that. Three maps in total, with a much more alive world than than its predecessor. Hyrule feels more alive than its ever been, in any LOZ game (save for LTTP). I considered BOTW, to be the best game ever made, with Witcher 3: wild hunt being aWhere do I begin? Nintendo listened to what most people Said they would like to see improved in BOTW's sequel...and delivered so much more on top of that. Three maps in total, with a much more alive world than than its predecessor. Hyrule feels more alive than its ever been, in any LOZ game (save for LTTP). I considered BOTW, to be the best game ever made, with Witcher 3: wild hunt being a vary close second. Then, Nintendo drops this thing, and it makes Breath of the Wild feel like a tech demo for Tears of the Kingdom. The story, this time around is a vary fleshed out one, and it's amazing to see the return of semi-traditional dungeons, and actual temple boss battles, don't even get me started on Gannondorf. As this was easily the best fight with him since Wind Waker. Buy this freaking game. Just buy it, you are doing a disservice to yourself if you don't play this.… Expand
  57. Illumikachu
    May 18, 2023
    10
    I have spend the last couple of days since release playing this game and i am positively surprised by the huge scale this game has. One of the main critique points was the reuse of the BOTW map but i have to say that it feels vastly different since there is so many new things to discover. In addition, there are many completely new areas like the sky islands and the depths that you canI have spend the last couple of days since release playing this game and i am positively surprised by the huge scale this game has. One of the main critique points was the reuse of the BOTW map but i have to say that it feels vastly different since there is so many new things to discover. In addition, there are many completely new areas like the sky islands and the depths that you can explore for tens of hours alone. I also enjoy the new abilities since they can interact with the world even more than BOTWs abilities could and give you even more space for creativity. Most of my expectations for this game have been outdone by the zelda team. Out of 100 I would give this game 95-97 since my main grudge with it and its prequel, the weapon breaking system, hasnt been addressed the way i was hoping for. Still i can see this being one of the games people are going to remember fondly for many years.… Expand
  58. Samudrake
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Mejor que breath of the wild en todo, los piperos están ardidos, un 10 no hagáis caso a los que le dan una nota por debajo de un 9:)
  59. Icingdeath01
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Una obra maestra, llevo jugadas un montón de horas y no para de sorprenderme a cada esquina que giro, la historia es de 10 también.
  60. RampageGamerr
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This game takes what breath of the wild had and turns the dial up to 10, fantastic work Nintendo! I’m having so much fun!
  61. El_spectre
    May 17, 2023
    10
    The best game ever made a perfect sequel of breath of the Wild and the best sandbox game of all time
  62. Linktothebreizh
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Breath of the wild has completely turned the saga upside down, a great fresh blow that has divided the purist of the saga but has also been a huge success. The wait was huge, 6 years later. Well the fans of the saga and even the others will be satisfied! Nintendo offers us a marvel, a masterpiece! A much improved breath of the wild base, for this sequel that will break all records!
  63. ArrowAssassin12
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Best game of all time. At least for me. Amazing adventure. Truly feels like a masterpiece. No bugs like a lot of other AAA titles. Just a polished, finished product.
  64. Lokendens
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I can't believe that a game like this was made. The only people that could achieve this were at Nintendo.

    This is a game with the most tightly intertwined mechanics I have ever experienced. And all of these mechanics are game changers in such a way, that I was blown away by every one of them when I got them. I was worried that the game would feel like a big expansion to BOTW but I never    I can't believe that a game like this was made. The only people that could achieve this were at Nintendo.

    This is a game with the most tightly intertwined mechanics I have ever experienced. And all of these mechanics are game changers in such a way, that I was blown away by every one of them when I got them.

    I was worried that the game would feel like a big expansion to BOTW but I never really had a thought "oh I've seen this before" ore "oh this again. If you lovet BOTW you will also love this one.    … Expand
  65. Kaligusto
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Juegaso el mundo abierto 10/10 la historia de las mejores Nintendo se saco la pila con este juegas lo amos
  66. bowowner430
    May 14, 2023
    10
    As a sequel it's pretty much everything that i ever wanted. Also the new mechanics in the game is super fun to use and utilize, the only thing is that for people who played botw and didn't enjoy it, will most likely not like this game, but as someone who put in 250 hours in botw this game is a absolute dream come true and lives to the hype and the sky islands and the underground are superAs a sequel it's pretty much everything that i ever wanted. Also the new mechanics in the game is super fun to use and utilize, the only thing is that for people who played botw and didn't enjoy it, will most likely not like this game, but as someone who put in 250 hours in botw this game is a absolute dream come true and lives to the hype and the sky islands and the underground are super fun in my personel opinion. And it's incredible how a potato consoles is able to play this games in pretty much consistent 30 fps, but the frames sometime drops, especially in villages or when building, but if that doesn't bother you then i fully recommend this game.… Expand
  67. XGR19960922
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Perfect game! I love this game so much, I don't know why anyone would give it a low score! Don't be jealous of a good game. Please play for at least 10 hours before you rate! Please love this game players a lot of publicity, play high scores together!
  68. Sandaro
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Such a Nice game IDK why all the hate BOTW was perfect than TOK is perfect part2 nice game Nintendo its a goty
  69. Ehhehe
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Just in amazing game . Everything botw does it's done her but better. The creativity of the new mechanics are mind blowing. Truly GOTY 2023
  70. C3sar891
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is simply a masterpiece, from a very young age I have been a fan of this video game saga but this game is just perfect, the open world, endless possibilities, the freedom to do what you want, you can explore the vast world of Hyrule, or just you can go defeat the main boss from the start if you can and want to.… Expand
  71. Link_SharZX
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Es un juego que aporta frescura a la fórmula establecida por su precuela, añade mecánicas interesantes y la experiencia es muy grata.
  72. Gafer320
    May 18, 2023
    10
    The legend of zelda tears of the kingdom es la definición de un videojuego
    Tiene cinematicas pero no interponen si no que agregan a la historia precisamente por su escazo numero.
    Esto resulta en juego que sin trabas (como en el juego amterior) donde puedes ir y hacer lo que quieras desde el inicoo Los graficos no son la gran cosa pero el juego sabe perfectamente esto y se apoya micho en su    The legend of zelda tears of the kingdom es la definición de un videojuego
    Tiene cinematicas pero no interponen si no que agregan a la historia precisamente por su escazo numero.
    Esto resulta en juego que sin trabas (como en el juego amterior) donde puedes ir y hacer lo que quieras desde el inicoo
    Los graficos no son la gran cosa pero el juego sabe perfectamente esto y se apoya micho en su excepcional apartado artístico el cual es sinceramente hermoso
    Musicalmente es igual o incluso superior a su precuela lo cual es un enorme logro
    Este juego es sinónimo de pura libertad
    El mundo puede parecer a ojos de gente simple vacio
    Pero una cez lo empiezas a explorar te podrias llegar a abrumar del exagero numero de ocsas para hacer
    Desde los famosos kolog que viene con nuevos retos a incluso misiones donde salvamos a los hylianos de los mounstros y los ayudamos en diversas situaciones.
    Una de mis cosas favoritas fue ver los cambios al mapa comparandolo con su antecesor
    Nintento nos presenta un mapa que por diversas sircunstancias se ha vista en muchos cambios
    Entre esos cambios se encuentran los resultados de nuestra anterior interaccion en el juego anterior
    Es muy satisfactorio ver que todas las cosas en que nos vimos envueltos en breath of the wild se ven reflejadas en tears of the kingdom
    Por ultimo eh de señalar unos oequeños bajones de frames que para ser sincero son casi imperciptibles
    Con esto agradezco a nintendo por crear esta semejante obra    … Expand
  73. Yosef0482958
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best gane I've ever played
    If you liked zelda BOTW you'll love this game because it is literally better than botw in every single way
    Better story, mechanics, more enemy's, the map is double its size, better bosses, actual dungeons, better abilities and it's alot harder, its GOTY    … Expand
  74. Acodi
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played. It's music, graphics, world design, story, exploration and gameplay are pure perfection. Just enjoy this masterpiece.
  75. acrespogmz
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Sin palabras, llevo alrededor de 8h de juego y no puedo describir la bocanada de aire fresco que representa este juego para la industria actual. GOAT.
  76. Shigshig
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Loved the fact that I get to return to Hyrule in this new way with all the added stuff. The original was amazing for how it allowed us to break and use its own game physics to do crazy things. This is just that on steroids and so much fun. Also love how this was a direct sequel to botw. If there was ever a Link and Zelda I wanted to see "what happened after" for, it was these two.
  77. RNSteph
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Absolutely incredible. May be the same Hyrule but doesn't feel like it. Runs great. Fun to explore. Just a masterpiece.
  78. vjplayer
    May 13, 2023
    10
    One of the best games of this generation. Surpasses its prequel in every aspect. Just play ut!
  79. Valter
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Probably best Zelda game ever made, they went all in with a vast map to explore, lots of misteries, adventures, quests, infinite ways to get into battle and forces you to stay creative all the time. Nintendo has set the bar again and really high this time. dont listen to low reviews they are absolute trolls and nowadays this is expected to happen to every game no matter how amazing it is.Probably best Zelda game ever made, they went all in with a vast map to explore, lots of misteries, adventures, quests, infinite ways to get into battle and forces you to stay creative all the time. Nintendo has set the bar again and really high this time. dont listen to low reviews they are absolute trolls and nowadays this is expected to happen to every game no matter how amazing it is. This is GOTY and probably best game since last decade.… Expand
  80. judgementblade
    Jul 27, 2023
    1
    I don even have enough characters here to adequately address all of this game issues so I try to sum it up.

    Nintendo somehow managed to make TotK even worse than BotW, which in of itself is a feat though. At least it looks good... for a Switch game. So I DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! If you really feel you have to buy it don't pay 70$ for it, better spend that money on the lottery or so.    I don even have enough characters here to adequately address all of this game issues so I try to sum it up.

    Nintendo somehow managed to make TotK even worse than BotW, which in of itself is a feat though. At least it looks good... for a Switch game. So I DO NOT RECOMMEND!!! If you really feel you have to buy it don't pay 70$ for it, better spend that money on the lottery or so. Depending on condition you shouldn't spend more than 50-55$ on this atrocity. It's just the same game, same problems but different name. Sadly TotK only contains the same core problems of BotW with new, fancy mechanics that are actually useless where it counts (more on that below) instead of actually addressing the customers wish and solving the problems. It was pretty much to be expected. Nintendo doesn't care about their customers as long as they buy their s*it I guess that's just everywhere in capitalism but it dissapoints. The last GOOD (3D) Zelda (not counting remakes and HD remasters) is now over a decade old (I'm talking Twilight Princess).

    Now, let's go down the list, shall we?
    1. Questmarker still only show the quest giver not the objective/objective area causing you to be lost more often.
    2. Until late in the game when you have maxed out armor enemies will easily kill you in a few hits and they like to swarm you making it more unlikely you life. That enemies get substitute with stronger color swaps and equipment as you progress will assure you will keep on dying.
    3. Speaking of Equipment, the game still ruins the fun with the durability system who just discourages the player to interact with anything moving (like 5 times as bad as BotW as you'll learn if you read more) and it's a 5 year old game from basically 2 Gens ago (since I wouldn't really call the Switch last gen on a technical level). There is ABSOLUTELY NO GOOD REASON TO NOT GIVE OUT AT LEAST WEAK BASE EQUIPMENT TO THE PLAYER THAT DOESN'T BREAK OR NEEDS RECHARGING so players aren't left hanging if an enemy needs more hits than the weapons currently on you can take. Sure you can use "Fuse" to get SLIGHTLY stronger weapons but since you can't fuse Melee weapons or Shields with anything from the inventory directly and always have to first put down the material then fuse, it is pointless in active battle once the strengthening parts break off. Heck, even your Shield is as good as useless because enemies just hit through it when you hold it up, as if it wasn't even there, no matter what kind of weapon they use.
    4. This time it's 150 shrines aka puzzle rooms and 1000 Koroks to find and you need 400 something to max out slots.
    5. Then even with about 6 years passed in-game almost no one remembers the Hero who ended the apocalypse?! Attracting new players? If you do a direct sequel you do it for the fans it already has not to attract new players. Otherwise you only piss off the fans and won't get many new faces that haven't come with the first game.
    6. World is still big and mostly empty with more pointless empty space filled by the Sky Islands that are even more annoying to get from place to place since they are not connected in any way, shape or from to navigate other then gliding. Even less is going on in the depths asides endless darkness and a couple of extra bosses. The land of Hyrule in TotK is 80% monotonous, repetitive, filler landscape. What makes TotK worse than BotW in that regard is the depths itself are like 95% filler land because the few "dungeons" in it could easily be handled in a contained room and would save you the boring walking into them and the Sky Islands are also so much filler landscape. BotW/TotK has the BIGGEST YET MOST BORING DESIGNED HYRULE WORLDMAP since the later eighties where old ass, 8bit NES debut of the IP was. Further you still don't really want to explore the world for prices or discoveries because in most cases, you waste more resources than you get back. You won't even get a sense of accomplishing if you still choose doing so.
    7. Before I forget, what's with that stupid money and material grind?! The franchise IS SUPPOSED to be fun exploration and unique puzzle solving, not a monotones drag of money and material grind. You LITERALLY ARE FORCED TO save-scum because material drop rate is so absurdly low.
    8. We still only get puzzle rooms and mini-dungeons for the story. At least bosses are much cooler this time around.
    9. From my 370 hours when seeing the credits, most was spent traversing boring landscape and searching for ANYTHING interesting, even knowing the general area and only 15 hours actual game.

    Really though, DON'T BUY THIS TRASH HEAP OF PROGRAM CODE FOR FULL PRICE, because YOU WILL REGRET IT. I can't believe I made it through the whole game, though there was NO WAY I tried to do it by my own exploration without Internet help. It's just too much of a torment to play the game and try to find everything or just the bare minimum to reasonably get through yourself.    … Expand
  81. MrNook
    Jun 7, 2023
    9
    And I thought Breath of the wild was good... This game is probably the best I've played. This game would probably not appeal to a normal gamer, but to a Zelda fan this is amazing. This is basically a giant add on to BOTW, This will definitely be very complicated to a gamer, but to a BOTW player it will be amazing, the way they have added two extra layers onto the world, Underground and theAnd I thought Breath of the wild was good... This game is probably the best I've played. This game would probably not appeal to a normal gamer, but to a Zelda fan this is amazing. This is basically a giant add on to BOTW, This will definitely be very complicated to a gamer, but to a BOTW player it will be amazing, the way they have added two extra layers onto the world, Underground and the Sky, I know that most players aren't very happy with the ultra hand, but I love it. The way the game rewards with creativity without needing it. The amount of content this game has is a bit overwhelming in a good, I have about 50 hours as of this review, and I still have too much to do, The story on this game is a big upgrade, but that is not true for the music, Zelda music is usually a relaxing and amazing time to listen to, but TOTK and BOTW have not delivered. The dungeons are still not back to their full form, but are still better then BOTW. Even though this doesn't feel like a Zelda game, It is still a masterpiece Nonetheless.… Expand
  82. Neralas
    Jul 25, 2023
    0
    It‘s again Breath of the wild! It feels like a massive DLC! Got boring really fast.
  83. YakusokuNoJi
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3qdPhUGrcE

    Here is my review. I won't make another one.
  84. AlvaroTrainer
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Zelda perfect game. Better than botw in absolutely all. Thx nintendo for this game
  85. Agent47593
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Great game!
    Absolutely GOATY to me! It feels very atmosphere and adventurous.
  86. YanisPLAYER
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Amazing, like the first one. TOTK is so good. The map is bigger than ever. The sanctuaries are well mannered. And I love the new powers of link. The scenario is still great
  87. damndanielcruz
    May 13, 2023
    10
    It has Bomb flowers instant Masterpiece of media and best switch game by default
  88. soraofmemories
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This game, along with its predecessor BOTW, as well as RDR2, GTA V and The Witcher 3 are the proof games are the best form of entertainment.
    This is simply the best game ever made. Period.
  89. Divante03
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Probably better than BOTW. Absolutely an amazing game and a must buy. One of Nintendo Switch's best titles.
  90. Rich45682
    May 13, 2023
    10
    One of the biggest yet meticulously designed maps ever, and the new mechanics are so fun to use. 10/10
  91. 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
  92. 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
  93. J3123540656
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Un juego literalmente infinito en el cual puedes hacer lo que quieras y el único límite es tu imaginación con un mapa bastante más grande que el primero y con una historia más compleja lo vuelve para mí el mejor juego de la historia
  94. Sinking17
    Jun 24, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The battle system is poorly designed. Nowhere near the previous game. Very disappointed gameplay.… Expand
  95. iguuuuuuuu
    May 13, 2023
    9
    This game is fantastic, i loved so much, i have some problems but is incredible, my favorite Zelda, 9,5.
  96. Flocandou
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Es el mejor juego que he jugado, no le hagan caso a los review bombings, es el goty
  97. 1234567890manue
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Um jogo que trasborda imaginação e criatividade. Não tenho qualquer tipo de critica negativa, o jogo já é aquilo que quer ser.
  98. 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!!
  99. 4FingerFilms
    May 13, 2023
    10
    We all gave breath of the wild, a pass back when it came out because it boldly re-examined the Zelda conventions, but it was a rather empty game at the end of the day. THIS game however is a masterpiece. It is simply the epitome of what Zelda in video games can be. Magical.
  100. Theviedma
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ATENCION SPOILERS!!!



    Bueno lo que todos sabiamos, esta leyenda es una joya audiovisual y tiene un gameplay adictivo, fresco, creativo, imaginativo y sobretodo épico 10/10    … 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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