The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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  1. KaS36
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This takes everything that was great about Botw and takes it to the next level. Ultrahand alone makes this game worth it, and that's only one part of what makes this great. A must play if you like open worlds.
  2. rosson
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Goty 2023 Increíble cómo Nintendo lo volvió a hacer, te lo venden con lo nuevo del cielo pero y además hay un subsuelo por describir wtfff … Expand
  3. Winternick
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Un juego increíble, una digna secuela llena de diversión y de lugares impresionantes para investigar
    Si bien el rendimiento pudo ser mejor, no le quita puntos a la maravilla de juego
    La banda sonora, dificultad, jugabilidad y mapas son maravillosos
    Altamente recomendado
  4. mugiwaramartin
    May 14, 2023
    10
    People that say its a DLC/copy and paste obviously havent played the Game. There are many new areas and even the "old" ones have many new things to discover. It really makes BOTW feel like a beta to this new All time great. The abilitys as a whole are a 100/10 and give us endless oportunitys or make our life easier, in my opinion way better than the BOTW abilitys. And the Story is also wayPeople that say its a DLC/copy and paste obviously havent played the Game. There are many new areas and even the "old" ones have many new things to discover. It really makes BOTW feel like a beta to this new All time great. The abilitys as a whole are a 100/10 and give us endless oportunitys or make our life easier, in my opinion way better than the BOTW abilitys. And the Story is also way better in my opinion. Must play and without having finished it, I can confidently say it ranks in my Top 5 or maybe even Top 3 games of all time!… Expand
  5. 6IvanDrago9
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game is exactly what a sequel should be like. Everybody who complains that it's just like Breath Of The Wild... there was more than enough official information and gameplay footage months before release. What did you expect?

    The new mechanics are great and unique, the possibilities for creativity are almost endless. One can tell that the developers have put a lot of love and heart    This game is exactly what a sequel should be like. Everybody who complains that it's just like Breath Of The Wild... there was more than enough official information and gameplay footage months before release. What did you expect?

    The new mechanics are great and unique, the possibilities for creativity are almost endless. One can tell that the developers have put a lot of love and heart into every detail. The new world is amazing and makes you want to explore it further, especially with the new abilities which make the old ones look boring. What's not boring is the new, changed Hyrule. It's based on the old map (with many changes), but that's just the "ground level Hyrule". Without spoiling too much... there are new areas, and they're BIG and full of things new to explore.

    If this game didn't meet your expectations, that's on you. But you can't deny that the game was made with care and passion. The way I like to play games, I already see myself putting an unholy amount of time into this gem.

    Thank you, Nintendo    … Expand
  6. PpeDRoGiL77
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I don't know how but they upgraded the first one, its true that its similar in a lot of ways but its a sequel so it works. it doesnt get repetitive if u played the previous one but if u didnt play botw go directly to this one because u gonna enjoy it even more. A lot of ppl is talking about fps or resolution issues but thats switch's fault, the game works the best he can do so i dont thinkI don't know how but they upgraded the first one, its true that its similar in a lot of ways but its a sequel so it works. it doesnt get repetitive if u played the previous one but if u didnt play botw go directly to this one because u gonna enjoy it even more. A lot of ppl is talking about fps or resolution issues but thats switch's fault, the game works the best he can do so i dont think thats a negative point, 30 fps and 720p its all the console supports. History is better told in this game and gets u into it since the start, even thought isnt as iconic as old zelda histories are its good. Gameplay, exploration, ost and visuals its when the game gets a 10/10… Expand
  7. Tarzan6769
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Visuellement l'évolution est mineure mais en gameplay ,histoire et quête le pas en avant est incroyable
  8. Luquis17
    May 14, 2023
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an absolute masterpiece. The game takes the already incredible formula of Breath of the Wild and expands upon it in ways that are truly mind-blowing. The world is bigger, more beautiful, and more diverse than ever before, making it an absolute joy to explore.

    The story is epic and compelling, taking players on a journey that spans across time    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an absolute masterpiece. The game takes the already incredible formula of Breath of the Wild and expands upon it in ways that are truly mind-blowing. The world is bigger, more beautiful, and more diverse than ever before, making it an absolute joy to explore.

    The story is epic and compelling, taking players on a journey that spans across time and space. The gameplay is as solid as ever, with new mechanics and tweaks that make it even more enjoyable to play. The puzzles are challenging but never frustrating, and the combat is thrilling and satisfying.

    The game's visuals are stunning, with a vibrant color palette and attention to detail that's truly breathtaking. The sound design is equally impressive, with a gorgeous soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's atmosphere and story.

    Overall, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an absolute must-play for any fan of the series. It's an incredible experience that will keep players hooked for hours on end, and it's one of the best games on the Switch. Whether you're a long-time fan of the series or new to the franchise, this game is not to be missed.    … Expand
  9. basilpesto
    May 14, 2023
    10
    with price inflation in a market where rushed and unfinished games still occur in its saturation with "we'll fix later. lol" the developers make it sure it's your monies worth to be a complete fulfilling experience. somewhat held back by its hardware capabilities but shines with arts design and gameplay. really makes you wonder how this game would feel on nintendo's next hardware (if itwith price inflation in a market where rushed and unfinished games still occur in its saturation with "we'll fix later. lol" the developers make it sure it's your monies worth to be a complete fulfilling experience. somewhat held back by its hardware capabilities but shines with arts design and gameplay. really makes you wonder how this game would feel on nintendo's next hardware (if it comes soon). I applaud nintendo for a mind blowing achievement. essentially their most important IP.

    zelda fans and botw enjoyers will be pleased to return. the adventure is as wondrous as ever in a more redefined experience. from the moment you set foot in land and see a tree becoming reanimated to attack you. puzzles that make you push and learn with creativity. creating ways to reach your goal. and create tools with physics. above, middle and below. will make you realize the magnitude of the games size and content. the developers efforts shine. my first battle with colgera along tulin was probably the one of the funnest experiences i had in a long time. there aren't many games like this. well maybe elden ring can fill that sense of void. every shrine and every path you take to get what you need and get you stuck in a world. everything I experienced was rewarded by fun.

    president hudson is standing!    … Expand
  10. Stew2014
    May 14, 2023
    10
    A great sequel to BOTW, expands abilities and storyline. Dont believe the people saying its a copy. Nothing like COD/FIFA games year after year. Beautifully done with so much new to do. Similar map and graphics. Everything else changed. 10/10
  11. HazamaSenpai
    May 14, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I ever played, don't listen to the buttheads who call it just a DLC for BOTW, they clearly ignorant and they haven't played it!
  12. Swilkes60
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Everything you love and need in a Zelda game. It takes breath of the wild and fixes any possible complaint you may have had. It’s truly amazing.
  13. xxAcesHighxx
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    After very much enjoying – but not exactly falling in love with – Breath of the Wild, I was admittedly pretty sceptical in the run up to Tears of the Kingdom. Sure, that third trailer was awesome, but to me at least, it still appeared too similar to its 2017 predecessor and I didn’t think it would grab me like more traditional Zelda’s titles such as The Wind Waker and A Link Between WorldsAfter very much enjoying – but not exactly falling in love with – Breath of the Wild, I was admittedly pretty sceptical in the run up to Tears of the Kingdom. Sure, that third trailer was awesome, but to me at least, it still appeared too similar to its 2017 predecessor and I didn’t think it would grab me like more traditional Zelda’s titles such as The Wind Waker and A Link Between Worlds did in the past. However, after more than 200 hours of exhilarating gameplay, I can comfortably state that this game is the easiest 10/10 I’ll ever give.

    From the opening few hours in Sky Isles tutorial area, I was utterly hooked and didn’t once stop to dip into a single other game across Switch, PS5 and Series X until I’d finished what is, for me, an unadulterated masterpiece and the very peak of Nintendo’s creative vision. On and off, it took me six whole years to put 125 hours into Breath of the Wild, but it took me less than six weeks to reach the same milestone in Tears of the Kingdom. The Switch is definitely showing its age these days, but somehow, TOTK manages to look absolutely stunning on both a 65” 4K living room TV and the systems own OLED screen in handheld mode. Yes, the frame rate does occasionally dip below 30 frames-per-second, but after a couple hours I stopped even noticing it. Seriously, if you’re still on the fence, do yourself a favour and jump off right now and pick this game up. I highly doubt you’ll regret it for even the merest moment.

    Tears of the Kingdom is without question my game of the year so far and, as far as I’m concerned, the greatest video game ever made. Yes, it really is ‘that’ good. Seriously, just give the game a chance, and you’ll probably feel just as strongly about it as I do.    … Expand
  14. ffp
    May 13, 2023
    10
    i wasn't a believer, i thought there was already nothing more to add to botw's Hyrule.
    but damn this is a fine game. not even ps5/pc 's 70 buck games hold a chance against this mastahpeece.
    you can acknowledge its greatness or get into the hate van you decide kiddo!
  15. kiki12
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Ignore that jealous people, this is one of the best game all of time!!!!!!!
  16. Aszach
    May 14, 2023
    8
    Tear of the Kingdom is another great game from the Zelda Franchise.

    Already have more than 10+ hours in the game and barely scratch the whole map of ToTK, puzzles in shrines are quite unique compared to the first one, some of them will require you to think outside the box using the Rune (Botw)/ DIY game mech they include in the game which is fun for the most part (excluding the clunky    Tear of the Kingdom is another great game from the Zelda Franchise.

    Already have more than 10+ hours in the game and barely scratch the whole map of ToTK, puzzles in shrines are quite unique compared to the first one, some of them will require you to think outside the box using the Rune (Botw)/ DIY game mech they include in the game which is fun for the most part (excluding the clunky controls such as rotating the object).

    The combat is pretty much the same nothing has changed, they gave you the ability to fuse weapons to another object making the weapon more durable or stronger which is very helpful.

    The main problem I have with TotK is, though flying islands scattered at the skies of Hyrule, Hyrule itself was the same map as Botw with a change of landscape prior to the events at the start of TotK, You need to repeat the same thing you've done from Botw in order to reveal the whole area in your map you need to go to towers (different method this time) and scan the whole area via flying up the skies to reveal the area which is pretty much the same and a hassle imo since it was the same map we explore from Botw, Clunky controls when you're in the Rune/DIY mode rotating an object will literally piss you off while this mech is fun it'll test your patience with the clunky rotational controls.
    Performance as expected it's a switch game a 30 fps with frame drops in certain areas, and graphics is the same as Botw.

    Overall the game is fun with some few problems still exists from Botw.

    Overall    … Expand
  17. suprimlonk
    May 15, 2023
    9
    The game an mechanics itself its a 10 but the game screams to be in other console its a miracle that the game runs at 30fps with some drops to 20, if this game were in another console that can handle more the game would be a 11/10
  18. inb4LoKi
    May 13, 2023
    10
    when you've been with Nintendo as long as i have (the beginning) you learn to trust them to pull the rabbit out of the hat. EVERY. TIME. i don't know how they do it but i promise they always do.

    and this is no exception. incredibly well crafted and almost endlessly replayable, this game will be talked about long after the trolls take their (tiny) balls and go home lol. mark my words.    when you've been with Nintendo as long as i have (the beginning) you learn to trust them to pull the rabbit out of the hat. EVERY. TIME. i don't know how they do it but i promise they always do.

    and this is no exception. incredibly well crafted and almost endlessly replayable, this game will be talked about long after the trolls take their (tiny) balls and go home lol. mark my words.

    thanks for another hit, big N!    … Expand
  19. Lulaks
    May 13, 2023
    10
    My experience is around 10 hours into the game, but I played Botw and will compare them a bit.
    I liked Botw but I found that when I wanted to replay it the beginning was quite boring and slow.
    Totk however is fantastic in that regard, because the story starts of and you're immediately immersed. After the tutorial part I've found a lot of awesome stuff that will make me enjoy the game for    My experience is around 10 hours into the game, but I played Botw and will compare them a bit.
    I liked Botw but I found that when I wanted to replay it the beginning was quite boring and slow.
    Totk however is fantastic in that regard, because the story starts of and you're immediately immersed. After the tutorial part I've found a lot of awesome stuff that will make me enjoy the game for at least 200+ hours. I've seen a lot of bs reviews about the game from the metacritic community, however you can tell that some of them just want to cause chaos. The game is made very good and the only complaint I have so far is the occasional drop of FPS, when the camera is inside the leaves of trees for example and my hope is that the next gen hardware from Nintendo will have support for this generation as well with a lot more power. Anyone who likes Singleplayer experiences and any previous Zelda game will definitely find some fun for themselves here. Comparing this masterpiece to all the other AAA titles, it's the only one deserving the AAA-status so far!    … Expand
  20. Nintenman_64
    May 16, 2023
    10
    A Masterpiece, best open world game I’ve ever played, and I’ve played a lot. I own a Xbox and PS, most of their games feel the same. For example the Horizon series.
  21. Spencerb
    May 18, 2023
    9
    The most amazing of amazing games. This game makes you feel like a genius. Only ever had one bad performance experience.
  22. ChatAzur
    Jul 28, 2023
    0
    It was a very boring experience.
    It was an outdated system from over 10 years ago.
  23. Lirde9244
    Jul 23, 2023
    2
    A disappointment.

    I've been waiting for this game for a long time ! But it's a copy paste from BOTW ... The world is just too big and as empty as ever (and don't get me start talking about how empty the " Depth " actually is...) . Nintendo is going with quantity over quality with those new Zelda games since BOTW (at least BOTW was kinds fun cause it was new). But TOTK is just super    A disappointment.

    I've been waiting for this game for a long time ! But it's a copy paste from BOTW ... The world is just too big and as empty as ever (and don't get me start talking about how empty the " Depth " actually is...) .

    Nintendo is going with quantity over quality with those new Zelda games since BOTW (at least BOTW was kinds fun cause it was new). But TOTK is just super repetitive with a boring story.

    The game had about 6 years old development time and aside from few very fun new abilities (the very beginning of the game is actually pretty new, fun and refreshing) : after about 40 hours of gameplay you just don't know what to do anymore cause again : the open world is just big to be big. Nothing impressive there aside from a few charming places (like little village etc...). The open world trend is worth it when it's packed with great content like on Elden Ring ! Otherwise it's better to go with the linear approach like in previous Zelda games (Ocarina of time and Twilight princess for example). Conclusion : TOTK is fun at the beginning of the game. But then you quickly understand that you have no goal, you are going nowhere and you just do the " shrines " over and over and over and over again .... TOTK is the definition of a repetitive video game .

    Could have been much better.    … Expand
  24. boundfor44
    Jul 28, 2023
    0
    The action is monotonous and low difficulty, the riddles are easy to solve, and the content is at the DLC level.
  25. Game_ZoneI
    Aug 15, 2023
    4
    Me esperaba algo mejor para 6 años de desarrollo y me terminó decepcionando el juego debería ser por lo menos se 32GB creo que hasta ahora no hay un solo exclusivos qué supere ese peso y en contenido es mucho reciclaje te venden las armaduras del anterior juego pero más caras las mecánicas principales si cambiaron pero no sé dignaron a siquiera cambiar el movesets de las armas esMe esperaba algo mejor para 6 años de desarrollo y me terminó decepcionando el juego debería ser por lo menos se 32GB creo que hasta ahora no hay un solo exclusivos qué supere ese peso y en contenido es mucho reciclaje te venden las armaduras del anterior juego pero más caras las mecánicas principales si cambiaron pero no sé dignaron a siquiera cambiar el movesets de las armas es exactamente el mismo que el anteriores que por cierto son muy pocos… Expand
  26. eeyk
    May 13, 2023
    10
    You may say it's recycled game but it isn't zelda always been hyrule no matter what game so of course it's the same map. But it has a full underground and a skymap too. This will enlarge the game by 80% futher more there is counless more things to do.

    70$ price tag is just 5$ more than before if you cry about that just don't buy it. And if you don't buy it you shouldn't place a review    You may say it's recycled game but it isn't zelda always been hyrule no matter what game so of course it's the same map. But it has a full underground and a skymap too. This will enlarge the game by 80% futher more there is counless more things to do.

    70$ price tag is just 5$ more than before if you cry about that just don't buy it. And if you don't buy it you shouldn't place a review because you didn't play it.

    10/10 am a absolute zelda fan.    … Expand
  27. eSKAone
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Dude sickest game ever made. The Zelda devs are the Masters. Nintendo just rocks. But this is the most creative one, and it's also very big and very detailed and beautiful
  28. Nayl
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Don't be fooled by the haters, Nintendo was able to deliver on a console that doesn't reach 1 teraflops, the masterpiece that new generation consoles haven't been able to deliver yet.
  29. Derep
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There are so many contents in this game. I can't sleep because of playing this game… Expand
  30. Lopezzflp
    May 13, 2023
    10
    People don't understand that the graphics don't make the experience, for example Hogwarts Legacy has excellent graphics but the gameplay is so boring. I'm not a Nintendo fan at all, but saying that this game is a BotW DLC shows that you have no idea about videogames or haven't played the game enough. Just the tutorial area of TotK is much better than the tutorial area of BotW, and thePeople don't understand that the graphics don't make the experience, for example Hogwarts Legacy has excellent graphics but the gameplay is so boring. I'm not a Nintendo fan at all, but saying that this game is a BotW DLC shows that you have no idea about videogames or haven't played the game enough. Just the tutorial area of TotK is much better than the tutorial area of BotW, and the possibilities with the new mechanics are endless. The fact that all players have passed the tutorial in a different and creative way speaks a lot about the game. In general terms, it's more of the same as BotW but greatly improved. It's simply the Game of the Year.… Expand
  31. mathiascocoxd
    May 13, 2023
    10
    O melhor jogo que eu já joguei, depois de BOTW é claro, mas com certeza a história supera
  32. EuCrazed1
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My favourite game of all time. Best dungeons, overworld, bosses and more of any game I have ever played! About 20 hours in right now and I have barely scratched the surface of the amount of content there is.… Expand
  33. Roshi5
    May 13, 2023
    10
    I'm having a blast. It's honestly even better than botw imo. Must buy for any switch owner/zelda fan
  34. PixelatedM
    May 13, 2023
    10
    I genuinely love this game, and think it is one of the best games on the entire Nintendo Switch. I suck at this game, and I'm not a Zelda fan, but I have enjoyed every second I played this game.
  35. W_Dragneel
    May 14, 2023
    10
    El Juego es hermoso, su historia es muy buena... Y sus misiones secundarias te atrapan tanto que dejas por un rato la misión principal.
  36. Walterotaku
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Este juego es maravilloso y me la pelan los que estan poniendo mala critica por que no tiene graficos realistas no jodan pedasos de basura, sexo tilin
  37. AriChan2530
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just a masterpiece, this is absolutely one of the best game that i ever played.… Expand
  38. goxi7234
    May 14, 2023
    10
    A sequel that feels like an absolutely new game. Really good. A truly deserving Game of The Year.
  39. Cresruiz
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Obra maestra el mejor juego de la historia.
    Los haters podéis iros a tomar por saco por mucho que le pongáis mala nota el juego es el mejor del mundo a lloriquear a casa haters.
  40. krakoukasse1
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Tears of The Kingdom is the perfect sequel that all BOTW fans could dream:

    - The game is really beautiful, yes technical can limit but for a switch, the graphics is really insane
    - All default of the previous game is corrected: better dungeon, more mob variety, more tools to create weapon and custom expérience.

    The only default for me is you can't stock more than 64 photo in the tablet xD
  41. oranguta
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Great game. Biggest open world I’ve played: sky, surface, and underground. And all the transitions are seamless, other than shrines. Story is amazing.
  42. GuillermoXD1020
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gran juego, las nuevas mecánicas son muy buenas y ahora las batallas son más dinámicas, siempre conservando el estilo artístico hermoso del juego anterior y obviamente el mundo abierto. Le doy un 10 pero me disgusta el echo que desapareció la mayoría de tecnología Sheika sin explicación alguna… Expand
  43. PatriciusG
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Basically a perfect sequel to BotW. New places, new mechanics, new threats… but finally a new adventure in beautiful Hyrule.
  44. LSR01
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Simplemente han conseguido perfeccionar la perfección con mecánicas que dan mas libertad al jugador y aun mas sitios por explorar
  45. vaskage
    May 13, 2023
    10
    The best game of all time. Better than Botw. Creativity, fun, enjoying every minute of the game.
  46. Kacak321
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    Amazing game, worth the wait. Very creative, a lot to explore, my GOTY. Very much recommend.
  47. L24-17
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This game so cool. The game continues the narrative well after BOTW and is great to play.
  48. Wsoza
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game overall.
    No flashy 120 fps needed.
    Nintendo sure has the game of the year in their lap already.    … Expand
  49. 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
  50. OMonarquista96
    May 14, 2023
    8
    O jogo realmente é fantástico, as possibilidades de mecânicas é surpreendente. Entretanto, a história é clichê e as constantes quedas de FPS acabam tirando um pouco a imersão.
  51. Cywor
    May 14, 2023
    10
    It does feel just fantastic. The new mechanics are brillant and gives a much of freedom when it comes to solving puzzles and all the sort. I think this is perfect for all those people, which liked BotW so much. And in the same time, the people who had no fun with BotW, will also don't find a way into this game - because the gameplay is very deep and progression comes from expierience.It does feel just fantastic. The new mechanics are brillant and gives a much of freedom when it comes to solving puzzles and all the sort. I think this is perfect for all those people, which liked BotW so much. And in the same time, the people who had no fun with BotW, will also don't find a way into this game - because the gameplay is very deep and progression comes from expierience.

    This is not a game you play to push trough. This is a game to learn, to master, to enjoy and (most important) to slow down / think about the problems you have to face and use your toolbox for the solution. And still, it's the same great world than before, but now even bigger. You have the Map of Hyrule again with massive changes, like you maybe knew from World of Warcraft to Cataclysm once. But it's not only an enhanced game world. There is so many new areas in the sky or down below the earth. It's not even possible to imagine how many content this game delivers.

    Arigatou, Nintendo! This one will be fore sure Game of the Year 2023.    … Expand
  52. Novaks
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom took everything that made Breath of the Wild great and built upon it in a way that truly exceeded my expectations.

    Firstly, the graphics and overall presentation of the game were stunning. The world was even more immersive and detailed than before, with incredible attention to every little detail, from the intricate character designs to the breathtaking landscapes.    Tears of the Kingdom took everything that made Breath of the Wild great and built upon it in a way that truly exceeded my expectations.

    Firstly, the graphics and overall presentation of the game were stunning. The world was even more immersive and detailed than before, with incredible attention to every little detail, from the intricate character designs to the breathtaking landscapes. The game's soundtrack was also top-notch, with a perfect mix of both new and familiar tracks that perfectly complemented the gameplay.

    Speaking of gameplay, the sequel introduced a range of new mechanics that added a new layer of depth and complexity to the overall experience. The combat system, in particular, was significantly improved, with new abilities and weapons that allowed for more strategic and varied gameplay.

    But what really set this sequel apart from the first game was the storytelling. The plot was even more engaging and emotionally charged than before, with well-written characters and unexpected plot twists that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire game.

    Overall, I can confidently say that this sequel is a masterpiece and a shining example of how to improve upon an already great game. If you loved the first game, you absolutely must play this sequel. And even if you're new to the series, I highly recommend giving it a try. You won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  53. DandyCrow
    May 14, 2023
    10
    THE BEST "THE LEGEND OF ZELDA" GAME EVER!!! AND IS ALWAYS ABSOLUTELY SWEET AND BEAUTIFUL AND GANON/GANONDORF IS ALWAYS ABSOLUTELY THE BEST OF THE BEST!!!
  54. Yvask
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Makes Breath of the Wild look like an unfinished game, which honestly it is after playing Tears of the Kingdom
  55. Kmoney17
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Best game I’ve ever played. You will not be disappointed. Just like Elden Ring, the game just gets bigger, and bigger, and bigger.
  56. 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
  57. 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!
  58. marcor27
    May 14, 2023
    10
    perfect sequel, there too much thing added and changed but people still calling it a dlc. don't listen to them. they give 0 only because it costs 10 bucks more... (it's the right price, the graphics it's not everything but i would like to see it with just more anti aliasing)
  59. DanMC
    May 13, 2023
    10
    En verdad se lucieron los paisajes están increíbles y el mundo creció enormemente y es muy divertido en verdad me gusto.
  60. Dreadphobic
    May 13, 2023
    10
    It’s literally a masterpiece. A 10/10. A must play. It took everything about botw and made it even better. A lot of the negative reviews are just botw babbling haters who whine about breakable weapons or the fact that it’s a direct sequel to botw so it has the same map.
  61. Xebir
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Mi loco, todavía ni me ha llegado el juego (bombardeen Amazon), pero qué buena pinta tiene
    PD: De que te tamaño es el diámetro del árbol genealógico de los que le ponen un 0, les llamaría Downs, pero sería una falta de respeto hacia estos
  62. tall_goat
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Incredible game, great mechanics and improves upon breath of the wild in every way possible
  63. Abdelcrim
    May 13, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece, this game is an art, incredible, I advise everyone to play it, it's exceptional
    .
  64. Evilavenger
    May 13, 2023
    10
    As i had expected it to be. Awesome, lots of new features, new physics, new shrines, better gameplay
  65. Omnilasher
    May 13, 2023
    8
    It's awesome I really like it, but the versatility given sometimes is frustrating. I wish they did some dungeons like Ocarina of time, but nope.
  66. LeftyAxeMan
    May 13, 2023
    10
    I’ve been playing video games since the late 1980s; at the time I was a very, very, small boy. A dear friend of mine (we’re still friends), had an OG 1980s Nintendo NES - yes, the one you’re thinking of. The first game I ever played was Super Mario Brothers (the original). At the time, the game absolutely grabbed me by the neck; it took hold of me; the sense was absolutely overwhelming.I’ve been playing video games since the late 1980s; at the time I was a very, very, small boy. A dear friend of mine (we’re still friends), had an OG 1980s Nintendo NES - yes, the one you’re thinking of. The first game I ever played was Super Mario Brothers (the original). At the time, the game absolutely grabbed me by the neck; it took hold of me; the sense was absolutely overwhelming. Through the years, I had never felt that feeling again. I’d played other video games, and gone through life’s adventures on the way. Games like Mario Kart 64, Soul Caliber, Quake III (think I’m old yet?), Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind (this game was special- it came very close), Wii games, Skyward Sword. Is this list complete? Not even close. I’ve lived through the golden age(s) of gaming.

    And then life meandered on. I learned guitar. Joined a few bands. I played sports. Got a bachelor’s; got a doctorate; moved up the corporate ladder. Got back in shape. Got married. Bought a house. Sold it. Bought another house. Life goes on.

    In other words, I got way too busy for gaming. But deep down, I missed it. Then one day, I saw a YouTube ad for Breath of the Wild. It just so happened that after all of this insanity, I had also developed a crippling case of clinical depression I was trying to deal with. It was pretty bad. BOTW gave me just a hint of that old feeling I had had many, many, years ago. And I simply had to try it! So I bought a used Switch on Ebay. And there it was! That old feeling from 30 years ago! Wow. My gaming life had returned after a 15+ year lapse. And I’m doing much, much, better. TOTK is a masterpiece. Are you kidding me? It’s an all time great just like BOTW. Some people just don’t appreciate beautiful art. Get it. BUY IT! Don’t listen to the mindless haters. A “zero” rating? Are you kidding me?

    For Hyrule!!    … Expand
  67. Raonimx
    May 14, 2023
    10
    No words just love!
    Its works on a litte device if want fps go buy a ps5
    No this game is not a dlc! The ballad is a Dlc! God of war rag is a dlc lol
    The haters gonna hate much kisses its a goty
  68. clodsky
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This is a sequel where they really had a chance to iron out all the kinks, and give a crazier more dynamic experience. It's had me grinning and laughing hysterically at all of the possibilities the new powers provide. Just take the game at your own pace, and don't let anyone spoil your fun.
  69. Tolueno
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Excellent game and will keep you entertained for huge ammounts of hours!. Excellent build, great graphics and the quest line is clear with lots of side quests to address. It worth the time to complete every single quest and you will find yourself immersed deeply in the world.
  70. s1l3ntsh4d0w89
    Aug 12, 2023
    4
    Breath of the Wild itself was a breath of fresh air. It in itself spawned an entirely new style of open world games that have been copied and iterated upon a countless number of times.

    Tears of the Kingdom, however, feels as if it's nothing more than an expansion we'd have previously gotten with other titles. 2 new half zones added, one above and one below and a new gimmick to play    Breath of the Wild itself was a breath of fresh air. It in itself spawned an entirely new style of open world games that have been copied and iterated upon a countless number of times.

    Tears of the Kingdom, however, feels as if it's nothing more than an expansion we'd have previously gotten with other titles. 2 new half zones added, one above and one below and a new gimmick to play around with, while fun, doesn't warrant a full price. Especially on hardware that can barely support the title.

    Is it fun? Yeah. Is it worth it for the price? Most definitely not.    … Expand
  71. ultraviper
    May 25, 2023
    6
    My biggest gripe about breath of the wild was the way it loved to waste your time. In the sequel... none of is has changed. Still have to go through a convoluted process to cook things. Still have to change clothes because of weather all the time. Still way too many cutscenes in every shrine. Weapons are still super fragile. Only now you have to fuse stuff to weapons when you get them,My biggest gripe about breath of the wild was the way it loved to waste your time. In the sequel... none of is has changed. Still have to go through a convoluted process to cook things. Still have to change clothes because of weather all the time. Still way too many cutscenes in every shrine. Weapons are still super fragile. Only now you have to fuse stuff to weapons when you get them, making collecting them even MORE tedious than before!

    Enemies scale too strongly. There's no sense of progression or getting stronger. Early game: 3 hearts, I die in 2 hits. Later in the game: I have 12 hearts, but enemies now do 7 hearts worth of damage so I still die in 2 hits.

    Performance is absolutely TERRIBLE. Constant frame drops (from an already low 30 fps) when too many enemies are on the screen, when there are too many trees/buildings on the screen, when you use a power, etc. And sometimes the game will just FREEZE for several seconds while it loads if you try to dive through the sky too fast.    … Expand
  72. akraje
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente o goty dos goty. Jogo com conteudo absurdo, completo, dayone pronto.
    Entrega muito mais do que promete.
    Mecanicas que nao existem em nenhum outro jogo
    E ausente da pet ID
  73. Aidanator
    May 15, 2023
    10
    This game takes everything that made BOTW great and doubles -and sometimes triples- down on it. And the things from BOTW that were weaker have been drastically improved. Whether it be combat, exploration, puzzles, or story, everything has been improved to some capacity.
  74. Drejoe
    May 15, 2023
    10
    I love this game! I have spent 40 hours in TOTK and I have only completed the first temple.
    Things that are better than BOTW: Better load times, WAY bigger map(s), less stuttering (The 30fps are pretty consistent), much more options in combat and exploration due to the new abilities. More unique monsters and optional boss fights.
  75. grout58
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Nintendo took an incredibly strong foundation of BotW and loaded it with fantastic new mechanics, story, man more things to experience.
  76. Kyokushin
    May 14, 2023
    10
    If you liked BotW.. you'll love this.. and i loved BotW =)
    Awesome world to get lost in!
  77. noxfide
    May 13, 2023
    10
    best game for this year. there are huge changes compared to previous game. i think, botw was one of the greatest game but this game is so much better than that. it deserves 70 bucks.
  78. Naruto4
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played, the fuse ability, the rewind ability are my favorites I've done things with them , still making them , can't wait to play the main quests
  79. alexegiyan
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Best game ever made, great abilities, incredible traversal system and an overwhelming amount of things to do.
  80. Nathan1190
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Este juego me ha fascinado un monton, expande todo lo visto en Breath of The Wild, siento que cada parte de Hyrule esta mas completo, cada lugar tiene algo nuevo, algo oculto, o alguna interaccion secreta, aunque su estructura de historia no cambia mucho con la anterior, realmente me ha conmovido, despues de tanto tiempo esperando, no me ha defraudado para nada, sus fisicas en general sonEste juego me ha fascinado un monton, expande todo lo visto en Breath of The Wild, siento que cada parte de Hyrule esta mas completo, cada lugar tiene algo nuevo, algo oculto, o alguna interaccion secreta, aunque su estructura de historia no cambia mucho con la anterior, realmente me ha conmovido, despues de tanto tiempo esperando, no me ha defraudado para nada, sus fisicas en general son las mejores que he visto, y al ser tu el que interactua con estas cosas te hace explotar la cabeza de tantas cosas por muy pequeñas que sean ahi estan es maravilloso, los mejores 70$ dolares que he gastado en mucho tiempo… Expand
  81. Seganes
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Like his predececer, TotK is an amasing game. The freedom that Nintendo give to the player is just amasing, it's a very smart game and level design as it was for BotW.

    I was scare of the "reuse" of BotW map, but the changes that are done on it make it really fun to explore again, and the new areas are just amazing. The all crafting system is really efficient, I just love testing new    Like his predececer, TotK is an amasing game. The freedom that Nintendo give to the player is just amasing, it's a very smart game and level design as it was for BotW.

    I was scare of the "reuse" of BotW map, but the changes that are done on it make it really fun to explore again, and the new areas are just amazing.

    The all crafting system is really efficient, I just love testing new creation and there are so much possibilities that I am pretty sure I will spend more houres on it that on BotW (wich was almost 300 houres).
    On graphic side it is very similar to what BotW offered. It's a bit old gen of course, we are on Switch, but it's working and the Art Direction make it beautiful.
    I didn't experienced any freez or major slowdown, I got the patch that was deployed day one to fixe theses issues.

    Can't wait to see more, this is the kind of game that need more than 100 houres playing to have an idea of the real potential of it.    … Expand
  82. Vados07
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom is as close to perfect as it can get. The only issue is the Switch itself, because it's borderline criminal to chain this absolute gem of a game to a piece of hardware that was already outdated in 2017.

    Everything else though...an absolute masterpiece. The world is amazing, the story is mysterious and fun to uncover, the NPCs are always worth talking to, the combat    Tears of the Kingdom is as close to perfect as it can get. The only issue is the Switch itself, because it's borderline criminal to chain this absolute gem of a game to a piece of hardware that was already outdated in 2017.

    Everything else though...an absolute masterpiece. The world is amazing, the story is mysterious and fun to uncover, the NPCs are always worth talking to, the combat has a huge amount of depth and options and the puzzles are at their best in TotK, due to the intricate physics and chemistry engine that has been enhanced even further.    … Expand
  83. ProjekthorFDZ
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Played this game since Thursday. It’s just awesome. Yes It is in BotW hyrule, but yes this is exactly where I want to be. The new mechanics, the upperworld, the lower world gives me enough new to see. Idea 10
    Sound 10,
    grafics 10,
    Ambient 10,
    gamedesign 10,
    Leveldesign 10,
    gameplay 10,
    storybuilding 10,
    storytelling 10,
    Personal fun 10
    Glitchfree 10
    11 out of 10
  84. ExodusZion
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I will admit I was unsure about this game for quite awhile. However, after some of the more recent trailers and getting hands on with the game, all my doubts have need eliminated. They took an already fantastic game and managed to make it better and bigger in almost every way. This game is absolutely phenomenal! A must play if you have a Switch in my opinion.
  85. ekeiyoung
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game builds so much from the previous game! Such a fun game and getting creative. This game is so huge I constantly feel I’m scratching the surface of an iceberg.

    Game mechanics does need time to get used to, but my kids get it, and so will you. Wish the performance stutters improve, but that’s expected to be fixed with future patches. So odd how the switch today can handle this!    This game builds so much from the previous game! Such a fun game and getting creative. This game is so huge I constantly feel I’m scratching the surface of an iceberg.

    Game mechanics does need time to get used to, but my kids get it, and so will you.

    Wish the performance stutters improve, but that’s expected to be fixed with future patches. So odd how the switch today can handle this! But it’s doing a good job overall    … Expand
  86. 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
  87. 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
  88. Kaitte48
    May 14, 2023
    10
    The best game ever, the design of the world and the shrines was amazing, the new abilities are a huge improvement to the game, after play breath of the wild and now tears pf the kingdom i convinced there’s no game like those
  89. IncognitoCheez
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Surpasses Breath of the Wild in every way, and that was already a masterpiece
  90. Dalttus
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game ever, 20/10 and god, only one zelda dethrone another zelda.... Thanks Nintendo… Expand
  91. Dexter_Solid
    May 15, 2023
    10
    "nO for K 6o fPs meEns tHis gAem gEt a ZERO, tEn dOllUrs 2 eXpeNsiVe, I gIvE 0 AGAIN OMGWTFBBQ!!"

    Yeah this game is an 11 out of 10, maybe I'll take a point off for that guy who loves holding that Hudson sign a bit too much. So 10/10.
  92. trifuerzagames
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Una obra maestra de Nintendo, sin lugar a dudas estamos ante uno de los mejores lanzamientos de los últimos años. Esperamos con ansias todos estos años y la espera valió totalmente
    GOTY 10/10
  93. moneyintheBANKA
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This is an exceptional game. People who don’t like it most likely did not like BOTW. And please stop complaining about “tHe StoRy” not fitting in exactly with the earlier games. Things change, get used to it. TOTK has brilliant mechanics, gorgeous music, a good story, and has a seemingly endless number of things to do. Also the reviews that came out on May 13th are absurd - these peopleThis is an exceptional game. People who don’t like it most likely did not like BOTW. And please stop complaining about “tHe StoRy” not fitting in exactly with the earlier games. Things change, get used to it. TOTK has brilliant mechanics, gorgeous music, a good story, and has a seemingly endless number of things to do. Also the reviews that came out on May 13th are absurd - these people played a game in one day that us 50-60 hours long min - yeah ok.… Expand
  94. Wenditek
    May 13, 2023
    8
    Juego con defectos, como -fps caida hasta 20 fps
    -dientes de sierra
    -graficos de hace 2 generaciones -mismas animacion ( podria haber mejorado en esta segunda parte, juegos AAA con algunos de estas negativas suelen ser castigadas duramente por la prensa muchos mas si es una nueva IP, sin embargo a zelda se le perdona todo, es increible que este juego pueda competir con juegos AAA de alto    Juego con defectos, como -fps caida hasta 20 fps
    -dientes de sierra
    -graficos de hace 2 generaciones
    -mismas animacion ( podria haber mejorado en esta segunda parte, juegos AAA con algunos de estas negativas suelen ser castigadas duramente por la prensa muchos mas si es una nueva IP, sin embargo a zelda se le perdona todo, es increible que este juego pueda competir con juegos AAA de alto presupesto, creo que hai que tener un poco de respeto con el trabajo en -gráficos next gen -animaciones excelentes
    -apartado visual y artistico increible
    -Actuacion y doblaje
    Tecnicamente mover todo ello a 60 fps es un logro del que nadie habla, Zelda debe estar en una categoria inferior a la normal, no puede compararse con juegos que tienen un desarrollo increiblemente colosal y detallado como, HFW GOW RAGNAROK ENTRE OTROS.
    No se mide con la misma vara de medir cuando aparece zelda de nintendo.
    Seamos serios    … Expand
  95. Xii-Nyth
    Aug 12, 2023
    4
    the good: solid fundementals. Story and gameplay are top notch

    the bad: history. Any continuity and connections to previous entries in the tools and objects and the world and people in it are gone. Like a rupee would have no reason to have monitary value here. Link has been perverted into the fanart drawing side of the internets' blonde boyfriend. He is not the same charcter at all,    the good: solid fundementals. Story and gameplay are top notch

    the bad: history. Any continuity and connections to previous entries in the tools and objects and the world and people in it are gone. Like a rupee would have no reason to have monitary value here. Link has been perverted into the fanart drawing side of the internets' blonde boyfriend. He is not the same charcter at all, just a marketing tool

    also, everything is posterized like a duotone poster, what happened to the n64-wii natural feeling art, the wood cloth and leaves... now just just all artificial, even smoke is a solid matte plastic looking object, its a blur of random colours on your screen

    building is just about as fun and useful as it was in banjo kazooi nuts and bolts

    just weighing in what in typing, 4 seems like the honest score. sorry    … Expand
  96. Koixyx
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom me parece uno de los mejores videojuegos que he jugado en mi vida,me da la libertad para hacer lo que yo quiera, donde quiera y como quiera y no muchos videojuegos cumplen con eso, tears of the kingdom es una obra maestra mires por donde lo mires,no tiene ningún defecto y eso es lo que hace este videojuego un 10/10
  97. Kenny97
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Best game i play in a while y i can't have words to say that this is the game
  98. Casas
    May 15, 2023
    10
    La evolución natural de Zelda breath of the wild ( uno de los mejores juegos de la historia) que deja en pañales a su predecesor. Tears of the kingdom es un glow up en todos los sentidos, gráfico, técnico, artístico, trama, mecánicas, e interacción con Hyrule. Es tal el grado de mejora que breath of the wild parece una beta a su lado. Tremendo GOTY que se ha sacado Nintendo y el equipo deLa evolución natural de Zelda breath of the wild ( uno de los mejores juegos de la historia) que deja en pañales a su predecesor. Tears of the kingdom es un glow up en todos los sentidos, gráfico, técnico, artístico, trama, mecánicas, e interacción con Hyrule. Es tal el grado de mejora que breath of the wild parece una beta a su lado. Tremendo GOTY que se ha sacado Nintendo y el equipo de Aonuna… Expand
  99. JudasWick
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gud game.



    The world ist Just massiv and Big. You can do everything in this game.all These abilities and stuff to find.    … Expand
  100. Nin10doguy
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely incredible. It is one of the best if not the best game of all time!
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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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