The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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8.1

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  1. SL36
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Just a brilliant and innovative game that is still a blast to play. Can't recommend it enough.
  2. diegborges
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Bigger and even more remarkable than Botw. Massive and unforgettable adventure
  3. FatherCreamy
    May 21, 2023
    7
    It has a lot of content, but most of it is bland and starts to feel like a chore after a while.
    Overall I don't find the game all that fun or rewarding.
  4. lolhhh
    May 23, 2023
    10
    this game is one of the most complex and immersive games I've ever played the systems at work are so grand it is unbelievable and the amount of things to discover is completely daunting I hate to have to put this game down and relish every minute I get to play more
  5. shikamu
    May 14, 2023
    10
    O jogo é uma obra prima que engana muitos que pensam que é apenas uma DLC.

    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom mistura a grande quantidade de puzzles dos Zeldas antigos com o mundo aberto do Zelda Breath of the Wild fazendo com oque chegue em um meio termo para ambas audiencias da franquia. O jogo tem um foco muito maior em história do que o Botw, porem toda a história dos    O jogo é uma obra prima que engana muitos que pensam que é apenas uma DLC.

    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom mistura a grande quantidade de puzzles dos Zeldas antigos com o mundo aberto do Zelda Breath of the Wild fazendo com oque chegue em um meio termo para ambas audiencias da franquia.

    O jogo tem um foco muito maior em história do que o Botw, porem toda a história dos campeões do Botw me prendeu mais.

    Para mim The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild continua sendo melhor que o Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, já que Tears é um jogo muito mais tenso e eu prefiro um jogo Cozy como BOTW.    … Expand
  6. OxTheKaiser
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Muchos creerán que es una simple expansión, DLC, o lo que sea de Breath of the Wild, pero nada más lejos de la realidad, los santuarios están muy muy bien realizados, con mucha más inspiración, las mazmorras clásicas vuelven, la historia es brutal, con escenas que transmiten mucha mas epicidad que en Breath of the Wild, la dificultad se ha visto incrementada, no hay solo 1 plano deMuchos creerán que es una simple expansión, DLC, o lo que sea de Breath of the Wild, pero nada más lejos de la realidad, los santuarios están muy muy bien realizados, con mucha más inspiración, las mazmorras clásicas vuelven, la historia es brutal, con escenas que transmiten mucha mas epicidad que en Breath of the Wild, la dificultad se ha visto incrementada, no hay solo 1 plano de terreno, SINO 3, los nuevos poderes de la Ultramano son impresionantes, y necesitas mucha mas imaginación para resolver puzles de lo que se necesitaba antes.

    Muchos se quejan de que los graficos, los 900p y los 30 Fps, esta bien. Muchos se preguntan porque a Nintendo no se le critica por este aspecto, un ligero apunte: Si Playstation es criticada por ejemplo por Forspoken tanto en gráficos como en rendimiento general es PORQUE PS5 DA PARA MUCHO MÁS, si Xbox SeriesX se critica por ejemplo Redfall por sus gráficos simples y sus 30 FPS, es porque Xbox Series X DA PARA MUCHO MÁS, y cuando en PC un juego sale mal optimizado incluso para una RTX4090 es porque esta mal optimizado, igual que los citados de arriba, pero en Switch nadie se espera gráficos, nadie espera 60FPS ( menos aún en un mundo abierto ) por ende, a sabiendas que la maquina en 2017 ya salió tecnológicamente desfasada si el juego no tiene mas gráficos no es achacable al juego SINO A LA MAQUINA.

    En definitiva, si te gusta Zelda, cómpralo, si te gustó BOTW es te encantara mil veces más, y si no lo hizo BOTW te aseguro que este si lo hará.    … Expand
  7. patrickpotter07
    May 26, 2023
    10
    After the first 10 hours I didn't think I could like this game more than BOTW... after 60 hours I occasionally think to myself "is this is the best game ever made?" Of course it's not, but the variety, and possibilities, and story, and the ingenuity, and how new and alive it feels despite being the same map as BOTW (only twice as big) all give it nothing less than a 10. (And no, you don'tAfter the first 10 hours I didn't think I could like this game more than BOTW... after 60 hours I occasionally think to myself "is this is the best game ever made?" Of course it's not, but the variety, and possibilities, and story, and the ingenuity, and how new and alive it feels despite being the same map as BOTW (only twice as big) all give it nothing less than a 10. (And no, you don't ever need to build for more than 30 seconds to be successful in the game, but it sure is fun if you choose to.) BOTW and OOT have competed in my mind for best Zelda ever. This game is clearly better than both.… Expand
  8. Vlad_TM
    May 14, 2023
    10
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  9. Gawillamon
    May 22, 2023
    10
    The most mind blowing game I've ever played. This game makes Breath of the Wild seem like child's play.
  10. TheCoffeeTalker
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game takes everything about Breath of the Wild and makes it better. Improved mechanics, MUCH more enemy variety, more world to explore, the world feels more alive, etc. They also did a phenomenal job making the world run so smoothly, diving down from the sky to the surface gives me little to no performance issues. The new abilities give so many more opportunities for creativity, andThis game takes everything about Breath of the Wild and makes it better. Improved mechanics, MUCH more enemy variety, more world to explore, the world feels more alive, etc. They also did a phenomenal job making the world run so smoothly, diving down from the sky to the surface gives me little to no performance issues. The new abilities give so many more opportunities for creativity, and the various new mechanics help make the game feel new as well.… Expand
  11. gleidsondf
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Spectacular game, very beautiful and addictive. It guarantees dozens of hours of gameplay. Worth every penny! I recommend!
  12. Victikur
    May 17, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego que he jugado en toda mi vida.
    Llevo 30 años en esto de los videojuegos.
    Nunca me he encontrado ante algo así.
    Felicidades Nintendo .
  13. weskergamer
    Jun 23, 2023
    10
    This game is definitely better than Breath of the wild. They improved in every little thing that i didn't like about BotW. I enjoyed the music this time and the story even though was still the same structure than botw, it was actually a little better but to be honest my main complain with this game is the continuity issues with the Zelda franchise. This game story looks like a retcon toThis game is definitely better than Breath of the wild. They improved in every little thing that i didn't like about BotW. I enjoyed the music this time and the story even though was still the same structure than botw, it was actually a little better but to be honest my main complain with this game is the continuity issues with the Zelda franchise. This game story looks like a retcon to me. The amount of side adventures, side quests, etc. of this game is amazing. IN my 200 hours gameplay, i never was bored, it felt so different but still so similar. And i actually like the new dungeons of the game, especially the lighting temple, that was one of the best dungeon in Zelda history. This game is really amazing, it's a masterpiece, and i can't wait to see how Nintendo is going to improve with it in the next game… Expand
  14. TrophyHunters
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Brilliant game, improved upon! Highly recommend playing breath of the wild first obviously. 10/10
    Happy to be back in hyrule
  15. psena5
    May 19, 2023
    10
    This game is GOAT. It has everything I ever wanted in a game. Large vast beautiful environments with lots of verticality and subterranean environments to explore. It's also full of great puzzles and and crafting. Doesn't get better than this.
  16. rodolfogentil
    May 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A melhor sensação que um jogo pode dar ao jogador é a sensação de a todo momento querer jogar.
    Querer explorar e descobrir tudo que foi disponibilizado.
    Zelda te deixa com tudo a mão para jogar o jogo como vc achar correto.
    Com relação as criticas eu me posiciono da seguinte forma.
    É o mesmo mapa? Não, Hyrule foi modificada e expandida, além de ter as terras no céu e subterrâneas.
    Frame rate estavel? Fora da ultra-hand tudo segue bem liso. Mas confia que vc não vai nem notar de tão imerso que vai estar.
    Graficos ruins? Cara o estilo de arte em cellshading é super bonito e tem varias areas lindas de se adimirar. O jogo não tem pegada realista então não faz sentido julgar proximidade com realidade.

    Mas se tem falhas por que 10/10?
    Por que um jogo que te faz merhulhar dentro do console faz com que pequenas falhas sejam relevadas.
    Ao meu ver jogo do ano.    … Expand
  17. 2ofCups
    May 15, 2023
    10
    A Zelda gamers Zelda game.

    Sony and Xbros can only weep in jealousy.

    The framerate is absolute balls, and yet. this game is amazing!
  18. Dazan
    May 24, 2023
    10
    Consideré a BOTW el mejor juego de la historia cuando salió, y esperaba que este fuera "más de lo mismo" pero con algún poder distinto. Me equivocaba, lo que han hecho es expandir las mecánicas de juego hasta un nivel increíble. Si con BOTW quisieron mostrar cómo los elementos interactuaban, con TOTK han querido entrar en la combinación de materiales. Por suerte no se hace tediosoConsideré a BOTW el mejor juego de la historia cuando salió, y esperaba que este fuera "más de lo mismo" pero con algún poder distinto. Me equivocaba, lo que han hecho es expandir las mecánicas de juego hasta un nivel increíble. Si con BOTW quisieron mostrar cómo los elementos interactuaban, con TOTK han querido entrar en la combinación de materiales. Por suerte no se hace tedioso construir, y el juego te pide lo mínimo para no aburrir a la gente que no le gusta construir.

    A parte de las mecánicas, han querido corregir todos los PEROS que se dijeron de BotW. Han añadido banda sonora (discreta), misiones secundarias INTERESANTES, y un lore profundo. Además, han aprovechado y han llenado el mapa con más cosas que hacer y ver, a parte de buscar koroks y templos. Gracias Nintendo por regalarnos tal joya.    … Expand
  19. DeathSpiral
    Jun 5, 2023
    10
    I thought it was same system and same game. However, it definitely got better from previous BOTW.
    Yes, graphic and frame are not improved, it also makes me sad. What can we do? This is the Switch game after all.
    The TOTK offers similar but introduce different mechanism to players, so it doesn't have fresh impact like BOTW. It offered improved controls and depth of adventures. The story    I thought it was same system and same game. However, it definitely got better from previous BOTW.
    Yes, graphic and frame are not improved, it also makes me sad. What can we do? This is the Switch game after all.

    The TOTK offers similar but introduce different mechanism to players, so it doesn't have fresh impact like BOTW. It offered improved controls and depth of adventures. The story was somewhat mixed with or against to old Zelda games, but the storytelling and impacts got improved from BOTW. So I was curious to see the ending before I hit 100% of game. (I am still playing extra contents to meet 100%!) If you want to play a graphic game that requires no brain, this is not for you. It wants you to take your own adventures with whatever tools that you want to use. Guidelines and hints are everywhere by NPCs, but it wants you to think.

    I hope for new DLC and hopefully it's after the main storyline.    … Expand
  20. DRainbow
    Jun 11, 2023
    10
    I had just finished BOTW for the first time before playing this and even with the map and the gameplay fresh in my mind this game did not feel like the same thing. As a sequel to one of the most popular and let's be fair best games of all time, TOTK delivers in many many ways. The map is much bigger, the story way more emotional and intriguing. Even the stuff that DOES feel very similar toI had just finished BOTW for the first time before playing this and even with the map and the gameplay fresh in my mind this game did not feel like the same thing. As a sequel to one of the most popular and let's be fair best games of all time, TOTK delivers in many many ways. The map is much bigger, the story way more emotional and intriguing. Even the stuff that DOES feel very similar to BOTW is boosted in fun by a lot of new and creative ways of finding your way.

    If I had to pinpoint the things I didn't like or that you could name as a negative it would be the performance, which is lacking sometimes. You can tell this game takes the Switch tho its limit. Most of the time the game runs smooth and the cutscenes are insanely beautiful. I took way too many screenshots of this game with no regrets. One new, very big part of the map, that was not in BOTW is a little bit of chore, at leats it feels like it for ME. I am sure the challenge is a big plus for a lot of other players, I personally just did not care for it and didn't even bother exploring more of it than I needed to. Since I had the choice to that, it didn't take away any of my enjoyment of this title and I can not wait to see other people react to the best moments of this story.

    A lot of us probably thought they can't possibly make a game better than BOTW but hey, they frickin' did it. A masterpiece.    … Expand
  21. Ukyoner
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wonderfull game a little weird at start but after 9/10 hours this game reveal all is potential… Expand
  22. gyana
    May 19, 2023
    10
    This is a Game. Not sony sgi video, not microsoft grind bulls""t, not EA and Actibliz donation grow... its a video game what interesting to adventure and explore. Brawo Nintendo. Game of the year.
  23. JustMadeThis
    Jun 15, 2023
    10
    Simply a masterpiece if you rate this game anything other than a 10/10 you’re delusional
  24. MaccMosley
    May 24, 2023
    10
    I'll admit,I was very skeptical of this game at first,I thought like alot of us that it was just gonna be a glorified BOTW DLC,Boy was I wrong. This game is one of the greatest video games of all time and I've played them all from Pong till now. I've never played a game that encourages you to explore like this game does,not only that but it rewards you,your constantly finding new things toI'll admit,I was very skeptical of this game at first,I thought like alot of us that it was just gonna be a glorified BOTW DLC,Boy was I wrong. This game is one of the greatest video games of all time and I've played them all from Pong till now. I've never played a game that encourages you to explore like this game does,not only that but it rewards you,your constantly finding new things to do and new ways to play. Just the tutorial is better than 90% of the games out there. The shrines are amazingly fun and they make you better at the game. Iam absolutely blown away by this game. The new abilities are so much fun to play with,youll find yourself sidetracked alot and it's not a bad thing,its the exact opposite,everything about this game is fun. All I can really say is GET THIS GAME,It is without a doubt Game of the year,hands down,this games just amazing. It's rare that I play a game that I cannot put down,I haven't put this much time into a game in years,its just everything that gaming should be. It's a masterpiece,it mite be the greatest Video game ever made.… Expand
  25. caotri1986
    May 22, 2023
    10
    You do not need a powerful machine to make a great game. Congratulation developer team was make an amazing game. Best adventure game ever! Please buy and play this game. Masterpiece!
  26. Giggio
    May 14, 2023
    10
    wonderful experience, compared to botw it has a more interesting storyline and many dungeons to visit, the ultra hand mechanic is so much fun to use, i'm loving it
  27. dhruvky1994
    May 15, 2023
    10
    There should be a 11/10 rating for this game. Every aspect is better than Breath of the Wild and I can't put this game down.
  28. MatKar
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    BOTW but on steroids,feels so similiar to botw and also so different at the same time, longer and more indept story than botw. this is how overwatch too should have felt
  29. Gethin
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Ignore the negative review bombing. Its undoubtedly an incredible game and cannot be missed if you enjoy your gaming.
  30. CinnaKing
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Great game, plays like the breath of the wild and expands on it, the new abilities keep it fresh, new weapons and the crafting
  31. 3aki
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Easily one of the games of all time. You can venture the skies, land, and underground with a new coat of paint that never ceases to keep you hooked.
  32. Today1870
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Nothing to add, it's perfect game, maybe just i wished it to be released on Nintendo next generation console. This game deserves 10/10 it's exceptional, I don't know who these two rated this game low.
    They underestimate the credibility of this site, how can metacritic allow critics like them to do such things with something so idealistic?
  33. tom2923
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    Outstanding gameplay
    Large maps including sky, underground
    Bigger volume
    Not only classic but also touching storyline

    10/10
  34. Inuyasha17
    May 14, 2023
    10
    'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' is arguably GOTY in 2023. It is the best AAA open world 3D action ARPG game that has been verified. In particular, for example, gliders such as 'Fighter aircraft' and 'Mobile Suit Gundam Wing' from the very cool. The fighter can fire missiles. Also, it is possible to play an RPG where you block or avoid the bow of a monster with a shield while'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' is arguably GOTY in 2023. It is the best AAA open world 3D action ARPG game that has been verified. In particular, for example, gliders such as 'Fighter aircraft' and 'Mobile Suit Gundam Wing' from the very cool. The fighter can fire missiles. Also, it is possible to play an RPG where you block or avoid the bow of a monster with a shield while firing a missile at the monster. You can enjoy SF and RPG at the same time with this single motion. As you can see, 'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' is the best game of 2023.… Expand
  35. Pantaloon
    May 23, 2023
    10
    Not just GOTY, it’s the best game ever made. All these negative reviews are ridiculous especially the 0 out of 10 reviews.
  36. Ginopino
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Just one of the best game i have ever had the pleasure to try. And the best open world with rdr2
  37. PanchoRedFalcon
    Aug 31, 2023
    4
    It feels like I'm playing the previous game. The game is good but it looks a lot like the old one which for me makes it lose a little interest.
  38. Jotamterra
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Gotyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
  39. gamer_bunny
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Por este juego fue que compré la Nintendo Switch este mes. Valio la pena. No Woke y muy entretenido. Espero que las desarrolladoras del occidente aprendan que los juegos tienen que divertir a su publico y no politisar con propaganda WOKE. Gracias Nintendo.
  40. SkullGamerDan
    May 15, 2023
    8
    The game is good sensational story, good gameplay but 30fps with drops to 22 to 25 is unacceptable for a game in 2023.
  41. FinianB
    May 14, 2023
    10
    anyone who sais this is a bad game clearly is brainwashed by the boring ahh formula that triple AAA games now seem to have
  42. Hydrochlorics
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    Anybody rating this game poorly is a sad, unfortunate soul and keeps an entire box of maxi pads with them at all times to clean up their tears whenever something doesn't go their way. Similarly, if you complain that this game is too expensive with a $10 increase to the price tag, I would highly recommend stopping the usage of your parent's credit cards, and then go back to playing fartnite :)
  43. Zeldork
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This is the sort of game that doesn’t really feel like it should be rated on a scale. I can’t even give it a proper review. Words and numbers can’t accurately convey just how good this game really is. This is the sort of experience that comes along once in a generation. Experience it for yourself. Go.
  44. Tanuk
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    Greatest game of all time and it's not even close.
    The gameplay can blow away even the most sceptic of players, giving you unparalleled freedom that has never been experimented with in any other game ever.
    The story is a breathtaking ride that keeps you wondering about what will come next, managing to hit you with emotional bombshells the moment you are most vulnerable. The dungeons are    Greatest game of all time and it's not even close.
    The gameplay can blow away even the most sceptic of players, giving you unparalleled freedom that has never been experimented with in any other game ever.
    The story is a breathtaking ride that keeps you wondering about what will come next, managing to hit you with emotional bombshells the moment you are most vulnerable.
    The dungeons are a breath of fresh air, feeling much more creative than they did in Breath of the Wild, managing to utilize the new physics engine in an interesting and fun way.
    This game manages to feel like an improvement to what many would already describe as "perfection", to say this game has no flaws would not be too far from the truth.    … Expand
  45. Gonhl
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game is already the game of the year for me. It is so good. Links abilities make the game so much more open
  46. Ardho
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    An epic adventure across the land and skies of Hyrule awaits in The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch™.
  47. fantasylord
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Game of the year for sure
    This game have an incredible world and an interesting story with some of the best mechanics ever made in videogame
    So creative and at the same time so epic
  48. Schlafmittel
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Dieses Kunstwerk wird in Zukunft, in die Geschichte der Videospiel-Kultur, neben anderen Legenden, sich einreihen.
  49. RPGlore
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Amazing game.
    Art, music, mechanics, world... all really good.
    One of the best games ever made.
  50. mrsaudiXx
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Great mechanics absolutely fabulous Larger map with new areas like the skies and the undergrounds and caves and more !
    The fuse and the ultrahand is a smart way to play the game ! Trully FUN GAME masterpiece It is breath of the wild x2 And no it is not the same dont make them fool you most of them even don't have switch
  51. lobo_omega
    May 15, 2023
    10
    An Open World Adventure with open combat options, but also now you have an open creativity gameplay.
  52. Darkgabo
    May 14, 2023
    10
    El mejor juego de Zelda sin duda, historia, mecánicas y todo para competir sin duda para juego del año, ojalá todos pudieran probarlo antes de criticar solo los gráficos.
  53. iMarcoHM
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    Esta juego podría competir por el GOTY 10 años seguidos y lo ganaría 10 veces seguidas.
  54. diegomatuk
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Outstanding, beautiful, creative, everything I could ever hope for, and even more. Thank you Nintendo.
  55. Tyrvas
    May 15, 2023
    10
    If you loved Breath of the Wild you will fall in love again with Tears of the Kingdom.
  56. Khristian5
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    Uno de los mejores videojuegos de la historia. Superando en todos los aspectos al Breath of The Wild. Más grande, con más mecánicas y sobretodo amplía la historia de forma excelente. Banda sonora notable y visualmente muy bonito. ¡Bravo Nintendo!
  57. Regulator_XIII
    May 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What was once supposed to be the a dlc to continue the story ended up being to big, once again we must save the princess Zelda this time she kinda went back in time in a confusing mess, needless to say games great im having a blast… Expand
  58. Jace2b
    May 18, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Game is absolutly amazing! I mean i have wishes for Totk like better weapon durability and recipes and they did even more than i want like:
    The Sky
    The Underground
    Caves
    Dungeons
    Free Building
    More Enemys and more/different Move Patterns
    Better oversight
    better item overview in fights
    and more...    … Expand
  59. Patoplexx
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Maravilloso videojuego, llevo más de 50 horas y es suficiente para entender que estamos ante un grande de la industria, punto positivo: sus físicas, no hay nada igual en ningún otro videojuego
  60. SAY10zz
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece.

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

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

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

    But that's just one aspect, this game delivers perfectly in every single one.    … Expand
  61. justinmcnab
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Masterfully crafted videogame. BOTW was already an amazing game, but they’ve made TOTK a lot better. It feels fresh (because of the new abilities, the sky islands, dungeons, new shrines, and the underground). It feels like BOTW, but so much has changed that I see it as a return to a land that fills us with nostalgia, but improving on every aspect that made us love it. I understand thatMasterfully crafted videogame. BOTW was already an amazing game, but they’ve made TOTK a lot better. It feels fresh (because of the new abilities, the sky islands, dungeons, new shrines, and the underground). It feels like BOTW, but so much has changed that I see it as a return to a land that fills us with nostalgia, but improving on every aspect that made us love it. I understand that it’s a similar formula to BOTW, and if people didn’t click with the 2017 title, they believe they might not click with this one. Still, for me, those individuals should try TOTK because it combines the formula for BOTW but brings back elements from classic Zeldas they have wished for. This game isn’t anything less than a 10. I get we all have different tastes, but having different tastes does not warrant giving an masterfully crafted game a low score. It’s a 10/10 and I understand if people say it’s the best game of all times; because it probably is. -Justin… Expand
  62. Daimon333
    May 17, 2023
    10
    I thank Nintendo for this Amazing game! Zelda TOTK lives up to the hype and more! Thank you Nintendo!
  63. Divaduchan
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game is spectacular. It has everything we loved about the first game and more. Every second of it is pure joy.
  64. victorsmash15
    May 13, 2023
    10
    De los mejores juegos que hayan salido en la actualidad, llevan lo que era perfecto en su precuela a otro nivel. Hace de un juego que ya era increíble, aún más increíble. Todo en una consola como la switch.

    No se siente para nada una expansión, más bien, se siente como verdadero juego, dejando a su precuela como beta
  65. DenethK123
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't like Nintendo. But I like this game!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  66. Madbert
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Estamos ante una obra maestra. Llevo unas 18 horas jugadas y estoy literalmente al principio del videojuego, pero es que esas 18 horas se sienten como media hora de cualquier otro juego que en 18 horas lo terminas. Es una pasada la variedad de enemigos la enormisimidad de los mapas que tiene. Porque si piensas que la novedad son las islas flotantes, espera y verás... Estan ocurriendo cosasEstamos ante una obra maestra. Llevo unas 18 horas jugadas y estoy literalmente al principio del videojuego, pero es que esas 18 horas se sienten como media hora de cualquier otro juego que en 18 horas lo terminas. Es una pasada la variedad de enemigos la enormisimidad de los mapas que tiene. Porque si piensas que la novedad son las islas flotantes, espera y verás... Estan ocurriendo cosas a cada rincón que mires. Es literalmente imposible aburrirse. Tiene una gran variedad de enemigos, muchísimos más que el Breath of the wild. El doblaje al castellano es buenísimo, solo siento que no haya más escenas con audio pero bueno los juegos japoneses son así, más de texto leído. En cuanto al frame rate. Es cierto que no es perfecto pero la Nintendo Switch no da para más y no son nada grave tampoco estas caídas, ocurren cuando hay muchos enemigos y además haces volar todo por los aires, o sea necesitas muchísima carga en el juego para desestabilizar la tasa de cuadros, pero no es culpa del videojuego que está optimizadísimo, si no de la consola y no se puede ni debe penalizar al juego por el hardware donde se ejecuta. El juego se merece los 10 de la prensa y los 10 de los usuarios. Creo que esta vez el GOTY ya ha salido, queda mucho año y veremos, pero lo tienen difícil los demás.… Expand
  67. Schakko
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Zusammengefasst ist "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" ein Meisterwerk, das die Grenzen des Mediums Videospiel erweitert hat. Es ist ein Spiel, das man nicht verpassen sollte, voller kreativer Ideen, packender Geschichten und einer wunderschön gestalteten Welt. Es ist nicht nur ein großartiges Zelda-Spiel, sondern auch eines der besten Videospiele aller Zeiten. Es ist einZusammengefasst ist "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" ein Meisterwerk, das die Grenzen des Mediums Videospiel erweitert hat. Es ist ein Spiel, das man nicht verpassen sollte, voller kreativer Ideen, packender Geschichten und einer wunderschön gestalteten Welt. Es ist nicht nur ein großartiges Zelda-Spiel, sondern auch eines der besten Videospiele aller Zeiten. Es ist ein Erlebnis, das man nicht so schnell vergessen wird.… Expand
  68. roughglitter
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Fantastic follow up that not only expands on story but the gameplay is now even more open and grandiose. Any reviews below at the very least 85 are sus.
  69. TheAnimalBoy
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game is amazing. Everything with Breath if the Wild people didn’t like was fixed. The dungeons are cooler. There are unique bosses. The world has changed around. The story, cutscenes and animation are beautiful. I’m like 30 hours in right now and I feel like I haven’t scratched the surface. There IS crafting, there is story in memories, and it uses the same world. That being said,This game is amazing. Everything with Breath if the Wild people didn’t like was fixed. The dungeons are cooler. There are unique bosses. The world has changed around. The story, cutscenes and animation are beautiful. I’m like 30 hours in right now and I feel like I haven’t scratched the surface. There IS crafting, there is story in memories, and it uses the same world. That being said, there’s nothing here I feel repeats so much that you can’t enjoy it. It’s a progression of a story. I enjoy it more than Breath of the Wild. It’s just so good. People wanting a “traditional” Zelda will never be happy with this. So you have switched you need to activate instead of keys… you’re just changing the word from key to switch. BFD. There’s a lot of haters out there, but it’s great. It’s not just DLC. I love it!… Expand
  70. valljoker77
    May 14, 2023
    10
    El nuevo Zelda es un deleite y sus gráficos han mejorado 1000%. Es enorme y en toda mejora a su predecesor. Para mí el MEJOR ZELDA DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS...juegazo...lo recomiendo 1000% y es una viciada...jajajajaja 12 horas jugándolo continuo el día sábado y solo pare para comer algo...jajajajajaja. Comprenlo y disfrutenlo en su SWITCH y no vean los canales PIPEROS, TWITTER yEl nuevo Zelda es un deleite y sus gráficos han mejorado 1000%. Es enorme y en toda mejora a su predecesor. Para mí el MEJOR ZELDA DE TODOS LOS TIEMPOS...juegazo...lo recomiendo 1000% y es una viciada...jajajajaja 12 horas jugándolo continuo el día sábado y solo pare para comer algo...jajajajajaja. Comprenlo y disfrutenlo en su SWITCH y no vean los canales PIPEROS, TWITTER y tonteras....PIPEROLANDIA ESTA ARDIDO HASTA LO MAS PROFUNDO DE SU SER...este juego te sorprendera en muchos aspectos. Saludos… Expand
  71. Anthony1319
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Este Zelda innova en todo a lo de su predecesor no es como otras franquicias que hacen secuela y parecen DLC y eso ha hecho que muchos haters le moleste al no salir en cierta plataforma azul
  72. TimJay88
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This game is incredible and complex people picking it up for the first time just let your imagination run wild.
  73. denstsu
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I have taken a bit of issue with the lore of the game as it seems to retconn the entire franchise. However that's only a concern if your obsessed with Zelda lore and even then the gameplay makes it more of a slight annoyance. The gameplay is everything I could have hoped and more. I've been charging into the hylian monster battles riding war machines crafted exactly how I want it… Expand
  74. valdixson
    May 26, 2023
    10
    the game is amazing, improved the experience of the previous one. The new mechanics of the game were incredible. With creativity there are millions of possibilities to play the game.
  75. Wat3R
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Every thing i could ever want from a game you know that saying that if you are on a deserted island what would you have it would be this, The game is as close to perfect as it gets this game is a true masterpiece and this takes what a game can be to a whole other level, Every single moment you never get bored theres always something to do, people say it's the same map so what well it'sEvery thing i could ever want from a game you know that saying that if you are on a deserted island what would you have it would be this, The game is as close to perfect as it gets this game is a true masterpiece and this takes what a game can be to a whole other level, Every single moment you never get bored theres always something to do, people say it's the same map so what well it's changed a lot even though some terrain may be the same not at all like Botw different goals and everything a much bigger world to explore going to take a lot longer than Botw this game is now my favorite and i believe might just be the greatest video game ever made, Botw redefined gaming and totk did it again !… Expand
  76. KAI801P
    May 27, 2023
    10
    But what a great game, its new building mechanics are extraordinary... It makes your imagination fly, 10/10 and good
  77. sunnyomori
    May 14, 2023
    10
    The best game I have ever played! Ignore the review bombing, the dopamine rush I get every time I play this game is so amazing.
  78. schaudi
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Everything what made Breath of the Wild great mechanically but in a more enlivened world and an actual Story. As a live long Zelda Fan of the early hours - this feels like the perfect mix between classic Zelda and modern BOTW style OpenWorld. Only thing odd seams to be the German localization - the ability names are translated awkwardly and: „ZonaU“? Really? They were called Zonai in theEverything what made Breath of the Wild great mechanically but in a more enlivened world and an actual Story. As a live long Zelda Fan of the early hours - this feels like the perfect mix between classic Zelda and modern BOTW style OpenWorld. Only thing odd seams to be the German localization - the ability names are translated awkwardly and: „ZonaU“? Really? They were called Zonai in the German botw version - why change that?… Expand
  79. Heshton0987
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Excellent game, there is definetely something magic behind Nintendo, they always brings something new and fresh to the table, Breath Of Wild was incredible, but Tears Of The Kingdom took what made Breath incredible ans took it to another level, thr new mechanics for traveling are insane and the creation of weapons definetely brings a new air to this sequel.
  80. Shatterglass
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Haters going to hate! People are going to critic this game low just because. But if you genuinely enjoyed BOTW, you will enjoy this game too!! Maybe more so. Yes, there are some similarities to BOTW, but I think it is a completely new and exciting experience. There is so much to do and discover in this game. The new abilities are fun to use and fun to experiment with. You can build allHaters going to hate! People are going to critic this game low just because. But if you genuinely enjoyed BOTW, you will enjoy this game too!! Maybe more so. Yes, there are some similarities to BOTW, but I think it is a completely new and exciting experience. There is so much to do and discover in this game. The new abilities are fun to use and fun to experiment with. You can build all kinds of different contraptions and fuse all kinds of things together to have different effects. The ascend and recall abilities are very helpfulI'm genuinely enjoying every second of this.

    The game itself is absolutely stunning and the sound team did an amazing job with sound effects that really immerses you in the world. The underground is one of my favorite aspects of the game. Take every opportunity to explore it! It's MASSIVE! Honestly, my advice is to just have fun with it and get lost in the world of Zelda!    … Expand
  81. Rayo555
    May 31, 2023
    10
    I love this game. I think is a very good game, better than The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. It has a longer and bigger world, with a very godd construction. I really love when I don't see any guides or things like that and I find some treasures or thinks like that. It is so satisfying! I really love this game!!!!
  82. rucasouza88
    May 21, 2023
    10
    Creativity is limitless now, and with very interesting plot, quests and things to explore.
  83. Columbus23mm
    May 16, 2023
    10
    The best game for all the zelda this game is so big This game is better than the previous one
  84. ethanbodmer
    May 14, 2023
    10
    AMAZING! I love this game and it expands and perfects upon BOTW! Do yourself a favor and go buy this game.
  85. Joejgess
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Easily the best game of this year so far, amazing exploration, fun puzzles, true sense of freedom and immense creativity.
  86. QUARTA-FERA
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Esse jogo é tão incrível q vou ficar jogando ele e apenas ele até o final do ano quando começar a The game awards sabendo q ele irá ganhar o GOTY d 2023.
  87. daan2002
    May 26, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the first game where I truly thought we were going to lose Zelda thankfully the game did get a happy ending and there’s also a secret ending I’ve been playing Zelda since ocarina of time I grew up watching my mom play the first Zelda on the original Nintendo entertainment system, and out of all the sounders I have played. I loved breath of the wild I’m a big fan of open world games. And my top favorite Zelda game is ocarina of time. Tears of the Kingdom is now among my top favorite Zelda games of all time I would fully and highly recommend this game.… Expand
  88. Tonio2185
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Es un verdadero gusto poder disfrutar este titulo
    Se merese la puntuación que tiene y mas,quedara como uno de los videojuegos de la historia sin ninguna duda
  89. dharma2
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Haters will always be haters, but the fact is that Tears of The Kingdom is the sequel what many consider as the best games of all time. It is an engrossing, open world adventure, more so now with the addition of new mechanics that are unique that never exist before. This installment for sure pushes the Switch to its very limit and my feeling is that this is literally one of the 'swanHaters will always be haters, but the fact is that Tears of The Kingdom is the sequel what many consider as the best games of all time. It is an engrossing, open world adventure, more so now with the addition of new mechanics that are unique that never exist before. This installment for sure pushes the Switch to its very limit and my feeling is that this is literally one of the 'swan song' for one of Nintendo's most successful console. As with the original, a must buy.… Expand
  90. hugfite
    May 26, 2023
    10
    It isn't as good as breath of the wild, but it's a perfect game too, it has a lot of options and you can do whatever you want in the game.
  91. LGPlays_
    May 22, 2023
    10
    Jogo incrível! Um dos poucos jogos que te dá liberdade para fazer o que quiser, resolver puzzles enfrentar bosses de várias maneiras possíveis.
  92. Themarkes05
    May 15, 2023
    10
    One of the best games i ever played with out a doubt. It takes breath of the wild and makes it even better
  93. Lyn066
    Aug 9, 2023
    2
    Much more boring than BoTW. Exploration is tiring and tedious. Filled with gender stereotypes. Not recommend.
  94. KenjiYuuki
    May 14, 2023
    10
    One of the best games in the world.
    Blaming ER and GOW fans for fear of releasing the game in 2022, Nintendo doesn't care about GOTY, Nintendo only cares about profits. TOTK avoids Nintendo's homegrown games Spalloon, Xenoblade 3,...
  95. LeonardoDray
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Improved on all the key aspects that were missing in breath of the wild a absolute tonne better.
    Huge enemy variety, much better side quests, many more puzzles.
    Same Hyrule but unrecognizable. Amazing.
  96. Davbilada
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Melhor jogo de todos os tempos, muito bom ,foda ,pika, foi um prazer piratear.
  97. Daveius
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Amazing! I love every Minute!! The New ideas are so great and making a lot of Fun!
  98. chederman
    May 15, 2023
    10
    3 mapa no jogo coisa nova pa cacete, habilidade dahora e historia dhr tb mt poggers tome
  99. Hamza_chweikh
    May 15, 2023
    10
    اللعبة جميلة من جميع النواحي غيم بلاي اقل ما يقال عنه رهيب و القصة بسيطة نوعاً ما لكني أرى بأن هذا المسار الزمني أحد افضل المسارات بالسلسلة أرى بأنها تستحق فعلاً لقب لعبة السنة
  100. Ismael120
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Juego increíble en todos los aspectos, creo que hasta puede ser el mejor Zelda que existe
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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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