The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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  1. 1000negative
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    Espero que possamos gastar ainda mais horas nesse jogo incrível e massivo com a adição de algumas DLCs, pois esse realmente é um jogo que vale a apena ser jogado.
  2. DnA_19
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The fact that this game is the follow up to an game that is already considered one of the best if not the best games of all time is amazing. I played this game for more than enough and i can confidentially say that tears of the kingdom has surpassed that already „best game‘‘.… Expand
  3. wchildmc
    Aug 15, 2023
    6
    The new system makes the game more like a building game, not a RPG game. The balance between stories, battles and puzzles was better in the past. I cannot really understand why would they do that in the new title.
  4. EmanuelVictor
    May 19, 2023
    4
    Pra mim o grande ponto positivo desse novo Zelda é a história, ela é bem contada e bem desenvolvida em relação ao jogo anterior, mas isso não é o suficiente pra dizer que o jogo incrível, apesar de ter tido mudanças no mapa, não muda o fato de ser o mesmo mapa do jogo anterior.
    Este Zelda está tendo sérios problemas em relação a performance, gráficos e quedas na taxa de quadros por    Pra mim o grande ponto positivo desse novo Zelda é a história, ela é bem contada e bem desenvolvida em relação ao jogo anterior, mas isso não é o suficiente pra dizer que o jogo incrível, apesar de ter tido mudanças no mapa, não muda o fato de ser o mesmo mapa do jogo anterior.
    Este Zelda está tendo sérios problemas em relação a performance, gráficos e quedas na taxa de quadros por segundo.
    É um jogo muito grande e ambicioso, tão ambicioso que o próprio console da Nintendo não está suportando o seu tamanho.
    A Nintendo e sua falta de RESPEITO com o consumidor, simplesmente lançou um jogo enorme, sem tradução para o português para um console fraco e por um preço altíssimo.
    Talvez eu tenha exagerado no meu comentário anterior, o novo Zelda é sim muito bom, porém não é um jogo 10/10, ele possui muitos problemas que devem ser apontados.    … Expand
  5. Petrokolos
    Jul 1, 2023
    6
    This is a DLC priced as a new triple A game. If any other publisher did this they would be rightfully crucified.
  6. 777Faron
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    The best open world game ever. At first it feels overwhelming, the second it feels too familiar... before you realize the potential. Also, the caves, depths and sky islands guarantee almost 3 times the landmass of BotW. 2/3 of it is completely new terrain.
  7. armoury987
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This is the best game that has released in recent times, it is not just BOTW renamed, they took BOTW and somehow added a ton more content and made it better in my opinion. I don’t know why people have to hate on this absolute gem of a game.
  8. LuisDB
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El juego es increíblemente bueno y adictivo, es sorprendente que una switch pueda mover un mapa tan inmenso como este sin tiempos de carga de las islas celestes a hyrule y el subsuelo, el juego es muy similar gráficamente a breath of the wild pero a la hora de jugarlo se nota que es un juego totalmente nuevo, a nivel mecánico es sorprendente como su predecesor y la historia aunque no sea la mejor para un videojuego mejora muchísimo frente al ya mencionado breath of the wild, definitivamente es un juegazo que todos deberían probar independiente de lo que diga la crítica.… Expand
  9. Aiden969
    May 18, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Legend of Zelda Tears of The Kingdom es un Juegazo , su Aspecto Grafico es esencial en este juego , a pesar de no ser el más Realista ni mucho menos la combinación con lo que es el juego en sí es perfecta , al igual que su Jugabilidad , los enemigos a pesar de que son iguales (algunos) al de su entrega anterior son completamente diferentes , los Bokoblins con armadura y etc fueron una gran novedad o los Golems con una Base de enemigos encima ,me atrevería a decir que su Historia es incluso mejor que a la de su entrega anterior pero para gustos los colores… Expand
  10. Zoraslayer
    May 28, 2023
    9
    a beautiful story with an expansive world over double the size of botw and with the new abilities to fuse materials to weapons and to build a nearly endless amount of contraptions it's a truly wonderful sequel to an already awesome zelda game. the one tiny problem that i have with the game is that i keep noticing framedrops by around 5 fps when i'm in fights
  11. Khalil1
    May 20, 2023
    10
    This is a Masterpiece. Its the best game i have ever played.
    The story, the mechanics, the music everything. i just cant stop playing it.
    Thank you Nintendo.
  12. Kostas_Spirou
    May 26, 2023
    10
    This game is genuinely phenomenal, a big improvement over the gameplay and the open world, the puzzles are great and I love exploring the world and everything it has to offer, incredibly satisfied so far, what a special and absolutely remarkable videogame (Review in Progress).
  13. RichardAmell
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom compared to Breath of the Wild is like the original Shrek compared to Shrek 2. TotK is magnificent, playing BOTW feels like watching the first Shrek, which is good, but there's just an outstanding second part.

    My rating is 10 Shreks out of 10, and I think they will improve performance.
  14. FuriousGeorge
    May 20, 2023
    10
    Tears of the Kingdom 10/10, Metacritic 1/10. I can't believe this game is being review bombed!
  15. drlowdon
    Jul 15, 2023
    10
    A direct sequel to Breath of the Wild (something Nintendo don’t do very often), Tears of the Kingdom opens with Link and Zelda exploring a series of caverns beneath Hyrule Castle. What they discover will change the world forever…

    It’s possible to nit-pick at certain aspects of this game if you really want to, but this is simply an incredible game. It not only retains the fantastic sense    A direct sequel to Breath of the Wild (something Nintendo don’t do very often), Tears of the Kingdom opens with Link and Zelda exploring a series of caverns beneath Hyrule Castle. What they discover will change the world forever…

    It’s possible to nit-pick at certain aspects of this game if you really want to, but this is simply an incredible game. It not only retains the fantastic sense of exploration, but all of the new powers and gadgets allow freedom and the opportunity to experiment that goes far beyond any other open World title. The biggest question now is how can Nintendo ever top this!?    … Expand
  16. Renzokuken
    Jun 14, 2023
    6
    This is the most infuriating good game I've ever played, but it's going to get straight 9/10's because it's a LoZ game.

    The world is expansive, and absolutely jam packed full of stuff to do, the crafting system is easy to use, but so nuanced the physics involved can only be described as some kind of black magic, how Nintendo pulled off such complexity in their engine is beyond my    This is the most infuriating good game I've ever played, but it's going to get straight 9/10's because it's a LoZ game.

    The world is expansive, and absolutely jam packed full of stuff to do, the crafting system is easy to use, but so nuanced the physics involved can only be described as some kind of black magic, how Nintendo pulled off such complexity in their engine is beyond my comprehension as a mere mortal. The plot is fairly simple but works as a motivator for exploring their world.

    But this game isn't perfect, in fact, in many regards it's actually terrible. The game is locked to 30 FPS with dips into the 20's due to the switch's awful hardware. The controls are awful, as Nintendo are trying to do too much with too few buttons and have crammed the game full of items that you'll need to scroll through mid combat. Basic combat is sluggish and hasn't really been touched since the N64 days, except for the addition of parrying which isn't very useful, and flurry rush, which is super broken. The control system is so bloated, they didn't even bother to put your companion abilities on it, you need to find and speak to them mid combat to use them, and for bosses, they're often required, having multiple companions summoned makes this almost impossible, and you'll constantly be triggering them by accident when trying to perform other tasks.

    Weapon durability makes its return from Breath of the Wild, and personally I still don't like it. Yes, it forces constant switching and some people may dislike that, but for me personally, I dislike it because it's ruined chest rewards. Finding new equipment isn't exciting any more, it's just another stick for me to mess around fusing and using for 5 minutes before it breaks, and speaking of fusion, whoever designed the menuing behind it needs to be fired. You acquire your weapon, equip it, open the menu, find the fusion material, hold it, close the window, drop it, open the power wheel, select fusion, target the material on the ground, press Y and it'll fuse to your current weapon. You have to repeat this for every. single. weapon, otherwise it's weak AF and will break in a handful of hits.

    And it's not just weapon management that's a pain in the ass, armour upgrades are basically mandatory or everything will two shot you, from around the second temple onwards, or earlier if you kill a lot of stuff. The issue, is armour upgrading is locked behind an entirely optional and poorly signposted series of side quests and requires specific monster materials, some of which are very rare. So your options are to drop what you're doing and go farm, or never get hit. And if you thought you could just take them down before they hit you, think again, because anything in the black or silver tier is super spongey. You'll break multiple good weapons trying to take down your first silver moblin.

    In conclusion, the world is amazing, the crafting is a miracle of modern video game design and the plot is serviceable, but everything in terms of performance, combat and controls really sucks. It feels like I've been given the most amazing meal to eat, but I'm struggling because they replaced the cutlery with a jackhammer.    … Expand
  17. Raidenk
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Remember when you explored the Great Plateau, thinking "this game has so much potential"? Well, after a couple of hours Tears of the Kingdom absolutely DESTROYS its predecessor with new crazy abilites, a new level design even better than in the past, a refined sound system, the greatest opening to a videogame I've ever seen, infinite creative possibilities, a much improved immersivenessRemember when you explored the Great Plateau, thinking "this game has so much potential"? Well, after a couple of hours Tears of the Kingdom absolutely DESTROYS its predecessor with new crazy abilites, a new level design even better than in the past, a refined sound system, the greatest opening to a videogame I've ever seen, infinite creative possibilities, a much improved immersiveness with the environment and npcs, and much more. Wow.
    Yes, there are many technical problems. They are much more present than in Breath of the Wild, but they rarely ruin the experience and the feeling is always that they are worth resisting with the amazing game you are playing.
    This is without any sort of doubt the best game I've ever played and you should play it    … Expand
  18. Moctezumaq
    May 15, 2023
    10
    Mucho mejor que la anterior entrega en todo de lo mejor del año muy completo
  19. morci1903
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Increíble El mejor juego de aventuras que jugué jamas Es una sorpresa constante, completa, gran historia
  20. HH101
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Day 2 review.
    Amazing game, just when you think Botw was good TOTK blows it out of the water with new abilities that far exceed the ones seen in Botw. And while the world is reused this seems so far to be of no issue because of the whole new underground map underneath the surface,a lot of caves and last but not least the sky islands. All in all an amazing sequel of Botw that is more than    Day 2 review.
    Amazing game, just when you think Botw was good TOTK blows it out of the water with new abilities that far exceed the ones seen in Botw. And while the world is reused this seems so far to be of no issue because of the whole new underground map underneath the surface,a lot of caves and last but not least the sky islands. All in all an amazing sequel of Botw that is more than worth the price    … Expand
  21. TheMostBased
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, It fixes most of the problems ive had with botw and so much more, it feels great to explore and fighting has a porpuse now, also they made Purah hot.… Expand
  22. JOOMM
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Nobody does open worlds like this except the Zelda team. A must play for anyone!
  23. Batface101
    May 14, 2023
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not crazy far in, but between the opening with the master sword shattering and losing all of your health, and how much fun it is to experiment with the new abilities, it’s just incredible.… Expand
  24. Miche1986
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Ich habe mit Zelda totk soviel spass wie seit langem mit keinem andern Spiel.
  25. Phoenixdusk
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Just superb. The game retains all the good stuff from Breath of the Wild, whilst also adding multiple layers (no pun intended) with brand new mechanics that can be used in so many different ways. On top of this, there’s a more present storyline with far more challenging boss encounters. Just superb
  26. alphasnipe
    May 17, 2023
    10
    This game is incredible, it doesn't make sense how well used its mechanics are, and I hope that soon it will get more grades as it deserves, and that it will surpass games like HOWARS LEGACY
  27. TabbedScamper
    May 17, 2023
    10
    BOTW looks like a beta test compared to how much this game holds. I personally jailbroke my switch to get it early and paid the $70 3 times for friends just because it deserves it. Games are not made like this anymore and it honestly deserves every bit of money you can throw at it.
  28. Cubicpath1
    May 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's amazing how this type of Nintendo game doesn't need very good graphics to be one of the best in history.… Expand
  29. Behindthebandit
    May 27, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game a big mix of good and bad. First off, the combat is absolutely wrecked especially in the early game. The weakest enemies in the game will casually one-shot you while the big temple bosses can't do more than 2 hearts of damage at a time. This is a huge problem and it should be the other way around. I didn't have to redo a single temple boss yet struggle in areas with normal enemies until atleast halfway through the game. Then there's the plot... There are some emotional twists and turns near the end of the dragon tear cutscenes and when you get the master sword back, but aside from that the plot is the same as breath of the wild- the princess is gone the entire game and you have to save Hyrule castle by beating Ganon. The reused assets from Botw aren't as big of an issue as some people make them out to be but there are times when it does become very obvious, however it was nice that your horses carry over from Botw. I also thought the sheer amount of outfits and the quests for them was pretty cool, and the building system is fun as hell the screw around with once you get past the learning curve as well as the new weapon making system. All in all, not bad but not the best it could have been… Expand
  30. chitarick
    Aug 31, 2023
    0
    Nada de novo, eu esperava mais. Apenas uma continuação do jogo anterior. Me decepcionou. :/
  31. Magnaxeon
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. if you really love video games u will love this game, in short it should be called open freedom world game, if botw was huge this is titanic ! loving everything this folk added to this new whole universe ! the art are just mindblowing m and for thoses that say " 30 fps" u know nothing… Expand
  32. mcsw712
    May 28, 2023
    10
    Greatest game of all time right up there with Elden Ring and a few other Zelda entries. Setting the bar.
  33. MetaKritiker90
    Aug 11, 2023
    0
    It's a joke. This game should be an expansion pack. It runs terrible and barely adds anything new.
    They recycled so much content from BotW. And they've been working on this since 2017? Pathetic.
  34. Hishinowski
    May 22, 2023
    7
    Es un buen juego que toma prestada muchas ideas de su predecesores, con atención en los detalles y exploración. Pero se enfoca más en ser una caja de arena para perder horas que en contar una historia. Una de las peores cosas es su apartado grafico culpa de una tecnología obsoleta 2023 como el switch Es un buen juego pero no creo que sea la obra maestra.
  35. Erniiii7
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Haven’t finished it yet, but I’m halfway there and I already think this game has surpassed his predecessor BOTW. All the new mechanics, the open world that invites you to explore it, with the crafting… it’s just insane. I thought it would be “like a dlc” but couldn’t be more wrong. 10/10 for me. In this time where all the games come out broken, repetitive and dull, TLOZ comes to give meHaven’t finished it yet, but I’m halfway there and I already think this game has surpassed his predecessor BOTW. All the new mechanics, the open world that invites you to explore it, with the crafting… it’s just insane. I thought it would be “like a dlc” but couldn’t be more wrong. 10/10 for me. In this time where all the games come out broken, repetitive and dull, TLOZ comes to give me hope in the videogame industry.… Expand
  36. navi14
    Aug 10, 2023
    0
    El juego mas mediocre jamás creado, el mismo juego, mismos gráficos y misma historia mediocre que el primero, es patético, como un juego con mecánicas de ps2 y gráficos de psone puede competir por el goty? igual en Turquía
  37. kadunogueira10
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This game just does take breath of the wild to another level. BRILLIANT, Dont just take my word for it , try it , you won't regret. I wish everyone could experience this MASTERPIECE. What a game ✨
  38. stupidopinion
    May 19, 2023
    10
    This game is better than botw in pretty much every way. Main issue is lag which can be really bad, but I've found that switching the settings to 720p in docked helps quite a lot. It's a real shame this game can't be played at 60 fps despite the fact that easily available hardware has existed for the past several years capable of achieving just that.

    As for the game itself it is    This game is better than botw in pretty much every way. Main issue is lag which can be really bad, but I've found that switching the settings to 720p in docked helps quite a lot. It's a real shame this game can't be played at 60 fps despite the fact that easily available hardware has existed for the past several years capable of achieving just that.

    As for the game itself it is overwhelmingly huge, I've spent dozens of hours just exploring this map and I'm still finding new stuff at every turn (and I've put about 300 hours in botw). In love with the ultrahand, never has stacking a dozen springs on top of one another to launch yourself into the stratosphere been more fun (if it's ever been done at all in a videogame before this). The dungeons in this game are a major improvement, I've only done 3, but I've found the build up to them to be a lot of fun and the puzzles in them to be quite creative. NPCs in this game are a lot more interesting than in botw and the sidequests are actually worth doing, so much so that I think I'm going to complete them all. The story has some of the issues of botw, namely being the return of memories, but they do tell a more interesting story and the payoff once they're all collected is actually pretty good because you don't already know how its going to end, unlike in botw where the memories only serve as window dressing and don't tell you anything you don't already know past your first visit to Kakariko Village. Also the way in which memories are discovered is so much more interesting, being a full on side-mission, instead of just "go to picture here and press A".

    This game is just so much fun to play and I can't recommend it enough. It definitely deserves the praise it's getting, though I can understand frustration with its below par performance on a console that was already behind in technology 6 years ago.    … Expand
  39. Leafelex
    May 13, 2023
    10
    La secuela perfecta, realmente deja ver que Breath of the Wild fue simplemente el prólogo de este juego.
    Tears of the Kingdom toma TODO lo bueno de su antecesor y le mete historia, misiones, variedad JUGABLE a niveles colosales y de construcción que fácilmente puede tumbar a Minecraft.
    ¡¡DEBES JUGARLO!!
  40. Hooman99
    May 19, 2023
    10
    After playing GOW Ragnarök, I thought this game will also be like a big dlc for its predecessor, well I was totally wrong. There are not only huge amount of new abilities and puzzles but also much more areas such as sky lands and underground to explore, making the game even more appealing than botw.
  41. William666
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This is not Botw 1.5. This is a direct sequel..

    This is not dlc. Its a much longer sequel with new bosses, gameplay mechsnics, new story, borderline new everything. If this game is dlc, then idk what counts as DLC anymore to you people.
  42. Joelreyes
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un juego increíble este juego, cuando creíamos que habíamos visto todo en zelda breath of the wild, llega tears of the Kingdom… Expand
  43. Saizoreita
    May 13, 2023
    10
    zelda tears of the kingdom is amazing, with new mechanics and a much bigger map making the game much cooler to explore. nintendo showed that the nintendo switch can surprise even after so many years with the console on the market and this game proved that.zelda tears of the kingdom is amazing
  44. 1056015395
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is a really good game. I have a great fun to play it. It should be the best game of 2023… Expand
  45. LinkD87
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Supera por mucho lo que planteo el Zelda breath of the wild añadiendo mecánicas nuevas que interactúan de manera orgánica con el mundo creado añadiendo zonas en el cielo y bajo tierra así como el gran Hyrule en la superficie y si recicla cosas del mundo y es normal ya que es una secuela y eso la hace más realistas aún , además que muestra un sistema de físicas en un video juego que casiSupera por mucho lo que planteo el Zelda breath of the wild añadiendo mecánicas nuevas que interactúan de manera orgánica con el mundo creado añadiendo zonas en el cielo y bajo tierra así como el gran Hyrule en la superficie y si recicla cosas del mundo y es normal ya que es una secuela y eso la hace más realistas aún , además que muestra un sistema de físicas en un video juego que casi llega a lo real, es absurdo como cada detalle en el juego nos hace sentir un juego tan vivo y orgánico incentivando al jugador a la exploración y la capacidad de crear infinitas posibilidades para jugar y hacer lo que te plazca en el basto Hyrule haciendo que el jugador tenga camino libre para vivir su aventura de manera diferente. Por esto creo que merece un 10 superó a su anterior entrega cogiendo todo lo bueno de esta y aportando mecánicas revolucionarias a nivel del mundo creado por Nintendo, Para mi una obra maestra.… Expand
  46. AnimexPlayer
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Juegardo de los god GOTY seguro aunque también Final Fantasy XVI y Resident evil 4 compiten por el GOTY
  47. TirantJohn
    May 17, 2023
    8
    Its good, but Structurally the same as botw. After a short time of playing, I began to feel disappointed. It's not the same feeling of discovering a new world as the first game.
  48. YIF
    May 17, 2023
    10
    This game is exceptionally well-written. The storytelling is captivating, with a gripping plot and well-developed characters. The dialogue is realistic and engaging, effectively conveying emotions and motivations. The game's writing demonstrates impressive attention to detail, creating a rich and immersive world. The quests and missions are cleverly crafted, offering a seamless blend ofThis game is exceptionally well-written. The storytelling is captivating, with a gripping plot and well-developed characters. The dialogue is realistic and engaging, effectively conveying emotions and motivations. The game's writing demonstrates impressive attention to detail, creating a rich and immersive world. The quests and missions are cleverly crafted, offering a seamless blend of challenge and narrative progression. The game's narrative arcs are expertly paced, keeping players invested from start to finish. Overall, the game's exceptional writing elevates the entire gaming experience, making it a must-play for any storytelling enthusiast.… Expand
  49. TOTKisGoat
    May 18, 2023
    10
    This game is just incredible all of the haters bound by nostalgia need to realize that this is better than Botw and all mechanics and story is better.
  50. ItsJenkins
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Tears of The Kingdom is a game. A fantastic one at that. Being a sequel to BOTW and using the original map, I had concerns of the map feeling rehashed and lazy, I was nervous the combat wouldn’t be improved. Thirdly how could Nintendo beat their latest entry winning GOTY from every source you can think of. I can confidently say Nintendo somehow blew my mind. I’ll start moving throughTears of The Kingdom is a game. A fantastic one at that. Being a sequel to BOTW and using the original map, I had concerns of the map feeling rehashed and lazy, I was nervous the combat wouldn’t be improved. Thirdly how could Nintendo beat their latest entry winning GOTY from every source you can think of. I can confidently say Nintendo somehow blew my mind. I’ll start moving through the many features that make TOTK a solid 10.

    Firstly combat although similar to the last game has gained a new dimension in its fuse mechanic. You can change how a weapon feels entirely just by slapping some random item on to it. You want fire? Slap a fire breather on top of it. You want to reach a high place slap a rocket on your shield. The combos while not infinite are so fun to experiment with that I’m excited to see what the wild people do after months of time with the game.

    The map has been entirely reworked. As far as the geometry of you remember BOTW you’ve still got an idea where many of the main landmarks are. But Nintendo has innovated on many of the locations and built new life into the previous entries world. If you deeply immersed yourself into BOTW you’ll see how the world has advanced. The actions link made in the first game has directly impacted everywhere. New towns have sprouted, characters who already had decent developments have moved forward in life and it’s interesting to learn and see what has happened in the years since BOTW. It feels like coming back after a long trip and seeing all your old friends.

    Dungeons are back, not as wild as previous Zelda entries but they’re fun, each unique. Objectively they’re pretty similar but the classic gimics and puzzles are more than enough to satisfy even the veterans of the series.

    Boss fights, well made.
    Story, awesome.
    Things to do? Plenty.

    I also forgot to mention if you thought BOTW was big, well they doubled the maps size with the inclusion of 2 new zones. Buy this game now.    … Expand
  51. joaoramos00
    May 18, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O jogo é extremamente bonito, ainda mais para um console de baixa performance, só há loading quando morre no mundo aberto. As mecânicas foram melhoradas e muito!
    É um jogo maravilhoso    … Expand
  52. LyleUgleman
    May 18, 2023
    8
    Tears of the Kingdom is a fantastic game in so many aspects that I'd love to give it a glowing 10/10 review. Sadly there are enough issues that I just can't ignore their effect on my enjoyment of the game and make this a bit of a flawed masterpiece.

    The Good: -the ambience and atmosphere is excellent, and the soundtrack compliments this well -many of the new tools are fun to play    Tears of the Kingdom is a fantastic game in so many aspects that I'd love to give it a glowing 10/10 review. Sadly there are enough issues that I just can't ignore their effect on my enjoyment of the game and make this a bit of a flawed masterpiece.

    The Good:
    -the ambience and atmosphere is excellent, and the soundtrack compliments this well
    -many of the new tools are fun to play around and solve problems with
    -no bugs that detract from the overall experience, it feels well polished in that aspect
    -new fusing somewhat helps alleviate my gripes I had with durability in BotW. At least now there's a better reason to have a low weapon durability system.
    -the story is probably the best zelda has ever delivered recently, but still not the strong suit of the series
    -the progression from naked weakling to godlike feels really good and organic, without having to rely on a traditional levelling system
    -it's just a fun world to explore for the most part, especially once you've got some faster travelling methods unlocked. There's lots of things to discover and upgrade compared to BotW open world.
    -The shrines are more interesting than in BotW, but I still wish there was less of them and more robust dungeons instead

    The Bad:
    -the graphics can sometimes look pretty dreadful. Occasional framerate issues as well especially when using ultra-hand
    -the lack of voice acting in so many parts feels lazy in 2023. Nintendo has this issue with a lot of their flagship titles.
    -The cutscenes are inexplicably bad at times, randomly cutting to black (loading screen or narrative choice, who knows?) or focusing on a still image for a baffling amount of time for no reason. The dialogue is a pretty mixed bag as well.
    -Controls are a bit janky, and even after getting used to them, so many elements of the controls and how they interact with the UI could be much better. More on that in the next point...
    -Having to pause combat to fiddle around with menus in any action game nowadays feels like a failure in design. Really detracts from the momentum of combat, and makes it feel less fluid.
    -Combat is still a bit of an overly basic slog. Luckily, it's not a major focus of the game. Seemingly taking a backseat to making clever use of your tools to solve problems and navigate the world.
    -It still feels like it's lacking interesting dungeons that were present in previous entries. It was a problem I had with BotW and it's still present here. The basic puzzle shrines and sparse dungeons in this entry are probably overall better than I remember in BotW with the divine beasts and tedious shrines, but far from the best the series offered in the past.

    Tears of the Kingdom is a great experience I'd recommend to most gamers, but it's not nearly as flawless as it should be being a followup to BotW and borrowing so many of its assets. Definitely enjoyed my time with it all the same.    … Expand
  53. UbernerdRiley
    May 18, 2023
    10
    This game is everything I wanted out of a Breath of the Wild sequel AND MORE. It adds new quests, new characters, new mechanics, and an entire freaking building system!
    Story:
    TotK has a much more unique and involved story compared to BotW. I won't spoil anything here, but a lot more happens than "Ganondorf kidnapped Zelda go save her" Gameplay: This game improves on BotW's gameplay in    This game is everything I wanted out of a Breath of the Wild sequel AND MORE. It adds new quests, new characters, new mechanics, and an entire freaking building system!
    Story:
    TotK has a much more unique and involved story compared to BotW. I won't spoil anything here, but a lot more happens than "Ganondorf kidnapped Zelda go save her"
    Gameplay:
    This game improves on BotW's gameplay in so many unique ways! The new abilities add so many opportunities for creative solutions to the ingenious puzzles presented to you at every turn. I won't go into details here, but the new abilities offer so many more opportunities for creative puzzle solving than the ones in BotW did. Not to mention you can literally build your own vehicles! This is so impressive for a Switch game!
    World:
    The overworld map is the same as BotW, but this is to the game's advantage! You can re-explore areas you know and love from the previous game and see all the different creative ways they've changed! There are also sky islands that you can fly between, and even an ENTIRE UNDERGROUND MAP THE SIZE OF HYRULE! Strange how the review bombers glaze over this part.
    Performance:
    The bombers also criticize the performance, but from my experience it has run great! While it's not perfect, the performance is very impressive for a game of this scale running on a SWITCH. And people criticizing the visuals obviously don't know what an "Art Style" is. In my opinion, this is one of the best looking games on the switch! Not quite as good as Metroid Prime Remastered, though.

    Tears of the Kingdom is a worthy successor to Breath of the Wild in every way possible. The gameplay is great, the story is interesting, and the amount of possibilities are endless. This game will be relevant for years to come, and is among the best games I've ever played.

    (Also the review bombers are just haters that are mad because it scored better than God of War)    … Expand
  54. GLiSKARD
    May 18, 2023
    10
    TotK is a fantastic game. After BotW, I was really looking forward to the sequel, but I was expecting it to be a "just a DLC" level sequel, but they managed to revamp the game enough to make it more than just a DLC, but still keep the elements that made BotW such a great game. The new mechanics work well, the joy of exploration has been retained and maybe even improved a little, and theTotK is a fantastic game. After BotW, I was really looking forward to the sequel, but I was expecting it to be a "just a DLC" level sequel, but they managed to revamp the game enough to make it more than just a DLC, but still keep the elements that made BotW such a great game. The new mechanics work well, the joy of exploration has been retained and maybe even improved a little, and the map is big enough. The graphics are a little better, but on this old HW you can't do better than that (I play on a 4K TV and don't mind the graphics quality. If someone else is playing and I'm just watching it I'm significantly more bothered by low resolution, lifeless textures, low polygon count, and frame rate slowdowns)… Expand
  55. AVVVavvv234
    May 18, 2023
    10
    This game is like BOTW but better. If you enjoyed BTW you would definitely enjoy this game the same or maybe even more. With the new abilities you're able to go past your limits of creativity and create things you'd never thought you do in a Zelda game. The music is traditionally amazing throughout the whole franchise includingthis game. It's has new and old characters. Shrines are theThis game is like BOTW but better. If you enjoyed BTW you would definitely enjoy this game the same or maybe even more. With the new abilities you're able to go past your limits of creativity and create things you'd never thought you do in a Zelda game. The music is traditionally amazing throughout the whole franchise includingthis game. It's has new and old characters. Shrines are the same but different enough to be challenging yet new and exciting. The dungeons are more like original Zleda dungeons. This game is perfect for a Zelda veteran or even a newbie. This is a must play!… Expand
  56. Rymburaczek
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Absolutely best game I have ever played. And I played a lot. Game offers unique mechanics, world is twice as huge as from breath of the wild, the story has been polished. Totally worth 70$.
  57. leopardosss
    Jul 20, 2023
    0
    Totally waste of time, hype and money. It is very poor in many ways, the story is a failure, the temples are a giant sanctuary and the skies have NOTHING interesting as well as the underground. Completely disappointed in the saga.
  58. TruthSeaker
    Aug 10, 2023
    6
    Zelda BOTW 1.2
    Barely any improvements.
    Same worthless story + awful VA. Combat is absolutely boring. Mario requires more skill than this snoozefest. Depths are disgrace for game design in general - huge empty space with enemies fom BOTW and more resources to gather. Boss battles are absolutely rubbish. Lynel fights are better than every single boss encounter combined. Shrines are    Zelda BOTW 1.2
    Barely any improvements.
    Same worthless story + awful VA.
    Combat is absolutely boring. Mario requires more skill than this snoozefest.
    Depths are disgrace for game design in general - huge empty space with enemies fom BOTW and more resources to gather.
    Boss battles are absolutely rubbish. Lynel fights are better than every single boss encounter combined.
    Shrines are great tho - only good thing about this overhyped mess.    … Expand
  59. rfm1693
    Aug 16, 2023
    4
    As a huge The Legend of Zelda fan, cant express how disappointed I was from this game. The videos Nintendo showed as huge differences and improvements from the previous BOW title were pretty much everything that changed. In my view they have to come back to the formula as it was wind waker, twilight princess, ocarina of time, etc. BOW and TOK exhausted everything o the new mechanics.As a huge The Legend of Zelda fan, cant express how disappointed I was from this game. The videos Nintendo showed as huge differences and improvements from the previous BOW title were pretty much everything that changed. In my view they have to come back to the formula as it was wind waker, twilight princess, ocarina of time, etc. BOW and TOK exhausted everything o the new mechanics. Theyre not interesting or replayable anymore. The story was not that good, Ganondorf was a complete waste, and has only the memories story and patiently dont do anything in the whole game but wait for Link to come kill him. Thes sky islands are just hard to reach (without cheating with infinite batteries) but plain except forthe ones on the main story, enemies are as repetitive as BOW an the worst thing ever the weapons still break even faster than before, who thought of that? The undergropunds is mere distraction, there is nothing there worth to go. The map is the same and disappointing to see after 6 years of 'work' and the temples were a huge disappointment, really the divine beasts without the controls. But equally boring and one more than before. The final boss disappointing, only flurry rush. Cant say anything that was positive and after finishing the game I didnt chnage my mind. Maybe a 5 if lucky, but sad to experience a DCL that pretended to be very different.… Expand
  60. ALGhoul
    May 13, 2023
    9
    And so... I was waiting for this game with great impatience... In recent weeks, I was very afraid that it would turn out to be something like "DLC for full price" (since the graphics are not much different from Breath of the Wild). However, the game is very pleasantly surprised.
    I won’t drag out my review too much, I’ll just go point by point.
    ___ Graphic: Let's take into account that    And so... I was waiting for this game with great impatience... In recent weeks, I was very afraid that it would turn out to be something like "DLC for full price" (since the graphics are not much different from Breath of the Wild). However, the game is very pleasantly surprised.
    I won’t drag out my review too much, I’ll just go point by point.
    ___
    Graphic:
    Let's take into account that the game was released on the console with a mobile SoC, 2015 release, NVidia Tegra X1. Therefore, within the framework of this game system, the graphics are somewhere between "good" and "well, it could have been better."
    My score for the graphic: 7/10
    ___
    Plot:
    About the plot, without spoilers, it will not be possible to tell normally. I can say one thing, this game, like the previous one, has a very simple, but, however, pleasant plot.
    My score for the story: 8/10
    ___
    Sound and Music:
    I won't even write anything here. As always, this aspect of game development, at Nintendo, is beyond praise.
    My rating for sound and music: 10/10
    ___
    Gameplay:
    Completely redesigned gameplay based on new mechanics with the addition of the basic mechanics from the previous game is simply breathtaking. It would take too long to describe. Try it yourself, you won't regret it.
    My gameplay score: 10/10
    ___
    Outcome:
    The game is recommended for purchase and passage for absolutely everyone, without exception. Playing Tears of the Kingdom, you will get great pleasure from the process of passing.
    Again, the game is a must-play.
    Final score: 8.75/10
    ___    … Expand
  61. Someguy7
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Once, I dreamed of a game. A fantasy game where you explore an open world, do side quests and fight various enemies. For some time, I thought that that game doesn't exist. And then, I bought a switch to play mainly Mario games. When I looked up what other good games are there, I saw everyone saying BotW. I played it. It was that game, it was incredible, the best game I've ever played. AndOnce, I dreamed of a game. A fantasy game where you explore an open world, do side quests and fight various enemies. For some time, I thought that that game doesn't exist. And then, I bought a switch to play mainly Mario games. When I looked up what other good games are there, I saw everyone saying BotW. I played it. It was that game, it was incredible, the best game I've ever played. And then, this game comes out. I said: as long as it doesn't make BotW worse, it will be my favourite game. This game has our favourite hyrule with two more maps added, new dungeons, new allies, new story, new enemies, new items, new side quests, new skills, and more possibilities. This game does have the same map, (even though there are two more new maps) but everything else is different. This game shows all the reasons why - even with joycon drift - we are nintendo fans.… Expand
  62. juandrbr
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This game Is Breath of the Wild but improved like x15 times. no more to say.
  63. RefinedInsights
    Jul 7, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As an avid and long-time fan of The Legend of Zelda series, I have eagerly played nearly every title, which is why I find it disheartening to say that "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" (TOTK) marks a significant downturn for the franchise. While its predecessor, "Breath of the Wild," introduced a departure from the established formula, TOTK continues down this path with even more gimmicks, diminished depth, and an underwhelming story.
    Nintendo's decision to take one of their most cherished series and turn it into a cash-grabbing scheme aimed at the lowest common denominator is truly appalling. TOTK entices players with superfluous physics mechanics, an abundance of lifeless non-playable characters, and a world that feels artificial and devoid of substance. In stark contrast, the 1998 release of "Ocarina of Time" on a modest 64 MB cartridge managed to deliver an unparalleled gaming experience despite the technological limitations of its time.
    For those of us fortunate enough to have experienced "Ocarina of Time" during its prime, we were introduced to a vibrant Hyrule brimming with life. It was an adventure that transcended mere gameplay; it felt like an immersive journey that captivated our senses and emotions. Regrettably, TOTK falls short in every aspect. It lacks depth, fails to introduce memorable characters, offers an underwhelming narrative, and possesses a soundtrack that fails to evoke any genuine praise.
    However, credit must be given where it is due. TOTK does replicate the visual design of "Breath of the Wild," a somewhat noteworthy achievement. Additionally, the introduction of new building mechanics adds a refreshing element to the gameplay, although these alone are insufficient to redeem the overall decline that the series has experienced. While the Lighting Temple holds some nostalgic value, it, along with the other temples, merely serves as replacements for the Divine Beasts from "Breath of the Wild."
    One of the significant grievances I have with TOTK is its complete departure from the fantasy realm into the realm of science fiction. The Legend of Zelda has always been a fantasy series of the highest caliber, with a few entries incorporating subtle sci-fi elements. However, TOTK abandons the series' fantasy roots entirely, transforming it into just another generic sci-fi game. This departure raises questions—why not equip Link with a spaceship and a blaster, completely disregarding the enchantment of Hyrule? After all, the vast galaxy beckons, and why confine ourselves to the barren sky islands and depths when we can expand the breadth of the game at the expense of its depth, venturing into outer space?
    My point is simple: everything that endeared The Legend of Zelda to us old-school gamers, has been stripped away. A captivating story? Nowhere to be found. Memorable characters? Sadly lacking. A musical score that enraptures players with its beauty, breathing life into every scene and landscape, fostering an emotional connection with the game world? Forget about it! The list of disappointments goes on and on.
    In the hopes that this downward spiral ceases with TOTK, I implore all those enthralled by the game's allure to reconsider their perspective. It is our responsibility as gamers to maintain the integrity and quality of games, collectively recognizing the importance of preserving the very essence of what made The Legend of Zelda series so cherished. Let us not succumb to drinking the Kool-Aid but instead seek to rekindle the magic that once enchanted our hearts.    … Expand
  64. MrWoodyWood
    Jul 13, 2023
    3
    Was disappointed when I realized the game starts you off in the sky area to completely mask the similarities with the first BOTW. The world is nearly entirely the same, with small changes to make it feel different. One area will now have snow. One area will have some sludge. One area will have caves. etc. etc.
    All the old mechanics are back. And all the terrible mechanics are back. They    Was disappointed when I realized the game starts you off in the sky area to completely mask the similarities with the first BOTW. The world is nearly entirely the same, with small changes to make it feel different. One area will now have snow. One area will have some sludge. One area will have caves. etc. etc.
    All the old mechanics are back. And all the terrible mechanics are back. They lied about there being dungeons like the old zelda games, it is very much like the divine beasts. They really just rehashed the last game. If I had never played BOTW before, I would have been ecstatic. But it feels like I'm playing the same game, with the same formula all over again.
    We give pokemon and call of duty a hard time. Imagine them releasing a pokemon game, and then 6 years later releasing the same pokemon game with some added caves and a new starter town . . . I don't understand how everyone is so blinded....    … Expand
  65. yagamikusanagi
    May 20, 2023
    10
    A truly amazing masterpiece. Certainly the game of the year. Can't express all the wonders I experienced myself.
  66. VictorFerreira7
    Aug 24, 2023
    1
    I've played Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild and The Wind Waker. I didn't like Wind Waker, but Tears of the Kingdom made me like Wind Waker. This game is just... off. The fuse mechanic is ridiculous in some cases. Fuse a stick with a boulder? Just silly. What the Zelda team was thinking? Instead of doing dungeons, they made those largeI've played Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword, Breath of the Wild and The Wind Waker. I didn't like Wind Waker, but Tears of the Kingdom made me like Wind Waker. This game is just... off. The fuse mechanic is ridiculous in some cases. Fuse a stick with a boulder? Just silly. What the Zelda team was thinking? Instead of doing dungeons, they made those large shrines with "dungeons" in the name. I absolute hated the shrines in Breath of the Wild, hence I hate the shrines in Tears of the Kingdom. They are all the same puzzles that you can figure it out in minutes. The shrines are all the same. The underground segments are extremely boring, the sky island are all the same. The list to choose the material to fuse during battle freeze the screen and take it out the immersion of the game just rolling till you find the material you are looking for, just terrible. And the frames... Oh my, the frame rate of this game is AWFUL. The story is not so good, all the flashbacks of the past again and you need to find the boring geoglyphs' puddles. Where's the magic? The items, the dungeons, the good story? I cannot take Ganondorf anymore. Unfortunately this game sold a lot, and Nintendo will acknowledge this game as a base for future Zeldas. This game is no Zelda, this game is Banjo-Kazooie Nuts and Bolts with the word ZELDA on the cover. I'm so frustrated that one of my favourite franchises was reduced to this.… Expand
  67. Danikyo3sBasura
    May 21, 2023
    0
    TODO MAL con este juego.
    Personalmente, me corrio a 20 FPS la mayoría del tiempo y he sufrido por lo menos 4 crashes en las primeras 5 horas
    El mapa aunque extenso, tiene demasiado relleno y la mayoría de cofres y recompensas por derrotar enemigos random son objetos consumibles completamente inútiles Y para terminar, nuevamente casi no hay historia ni personajes que te evoquen nada como    TODO MAL con este juego.
    Personalmente, me corrio a 20 FPS la mayoría del tiempo y he sufrido por lo menos 4 crashes en las primeras 5 horas
    El mapa aunque extenso, tiene demasiado relleno y la mayoría de cofres y recompensas por derrotar enemigos random son objetos consumibles completamente inútiles
    Y para terminar, nuevamente casi no hay historia ni personajes que te evoquen nada como sucedía con títulos como Skyward Sword.    … Expand
  68. xDelphos
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Switches technical limitations set aside, this is the best videogame of all times! Gameplay is only limited by your imagination in link's greatest adventure!
  69. Medardo23
    May 18, 2023
    10
    This game is completely different from botw. People saying is a dlc is crazy. I think people just want to hate on the game for no reason. The weapon system is really nice and all the new features are not hard to understand.
  70. gooderthanu
    May 25, 2023
    4
    I like it more than BOTW but barely… it’s really the same game with a lot more content. What happened with the Zelda I know and love. Skyward Sword started the downward trend but at least the dungeons were good. for a perspective… Majoras mask > Lttp > ocarina > twilight princess. All amazing dungeons.

    this games dungeons are a little atmospheric but good god they are terrible.    I like it more than BOTW but barely… it’s really the same game with a lot more content. What happened with the Zelda I know and love. Skyward Sword started the downward trend but at least the dungeons were good. for a perspective… Majoras mask > Lttp > ocarina > twilight princess. All amazing dungeons.

    this games dungeons are a little atmospheric but good god they are terrible. There’s too much going on in this game for it’s own good. besides that the stupid ridicolous “put this object back in its place correctly” just doesn’t vibe anymore as an adult.    … Expand
  71. DuckTape9
    May 22, 2023
    0
    It's a dlc disguised as a full price game that somehow managed to ruin the botw pacing entirely, as well as providing even worse graphics/art style and a story that felt hastily thrown together from whatever scraps they had lying around from botw.
    It's sad that you get the better experience from the previous iteration of a game.
  72. tjthegoat
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Anyone saying this game is DLC either hasn’t played it or is just trying to be edgy. This game builds on BOTW in every way. The map, despite being the same location, is surprisingly different. There’s a ton of new areas. The runes are very different than the ones from BOTW. The combat is varied. All the items you collect finally have purpose. As usual with Zelda, exploration and puzzleAnyone saying this game is DLC either hasn’t played it or is just trying to be edgy. This game builds on BOTW in every way. The map, despite being the same location, is surprisingly different. There’s a ton of new areas. The runes are very different than the ones from BOTW. The combat is varied. All the items you collect finally have purpose. As usual with Zelda, exploration and puzzle solving are at the forefront here. Hyrule has never felt so alive. The gameplay here is the new gold standard for adventure games.

    This game really makes BOTW look like a beta, TOTK is just that fleshed out. You could play this game for hundreds of hours and still have stuff to do. The Zelda team once again shows that they are the best in the industry.    … Expand
  73. rmarti78
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Shockingly good game that serves as a swan song of sorts for the Nintendo Switch. The shrines are better than BOTW, the runes are better than BOTW, everything is better than in BOTW and BOTW had been my favorite game of all time.
  74. Jerry_pro
    May 20, 2023
    10
    ToTK sets a standard which will have to be met by every game that follows it and wants to be taken seriously.
  75. Bubdoolah69
    Jul 21, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Too many loading screens, bare bones dungeons, and nothing exciting going. Too much of nothing.
    Musics bland, boss design is poor and this is basically breath of the wild dlc. Inexcusable for the 6 years it took. Slow traveling and ultimately just boring. Bummed I spent 70$ for a game that looks older than Mario Galaxy.    … Expand
  76. LoomBoom
    Jul 18, 2023
    10
    Incredible game. Surpasses BotW for me and that game was already a masterpiece. The story is surprisingly great and much better integrated into the world than the last game, gameplay is out of this world good with the new abilities it gives you, way more places to explore, tons of of fun side content, and just an absolute blast. I cannot recommend this game enough!
  77. Rankaku
    May 13, 2023
    8
    A great sequel to Breath of the Wild, way more content and stuff to do. Pretty bad framerate shows the switch's age but its something I can live with.
  78. Zeromus
    Jul 25, 2023
    0
    la peor(despues de tlou2) secuela del mundo,no tiene nada q ver con la primera parte,graficos de hace 3 generaciones,mira,una PS2 portatil 20 años despues,
  79. xCqrd
    May 17, 2023
    10
    This game is better than breath of the wild in almost every way. The abilities in this game allow for lots of creativity and fun. Weapon fusing is my favourite because you can make lots of fun combinations. Ascend is the most convenient ability by far you can easily get up things much quicker. And ultra hand you can build lots of different creations to help you traverse and solve puzzles.This game is better than breath of the wild in almost every way. The abilities in this game allow for lots of creativity and fun. Weapon fusing is my favourite because you can make lots of fun combinations. Ascend is the most convenient ability by far you can easily get up things much quicker. And ultra hand you can build lots of different creations to help you traverse and solve puzzles.

    Best switch game    … Expand
  80. DarkHorse93
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Totk is a masterpiece and what botw should've been. Even though I'm not a fan of bowt, totk is just so much better in just about everything you could think of. I haven't felt with a game in years and the prologue of this game is by far the best on any Zelda game. This is the best game you can play in nintendo switch.
  81. 9Dootis9
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Don’t listen to all those review bombers. I’ll concede to the fact that the $70 may be a bit much for some, but for the hours of gameplay you get out of this game, I’d say is worth it. TotK takes everything BotW had and improved upon almost everything. The world is similar enough that you’ll recognize many of the iconic locations while also having many new locations and altering what wasDon’t listen to all those review bombers. I’ll concede to the fact that the $70 may be a bit much for some, but for the hours of gameplay you get out of this game, I’d say is worth it. TotK takes everything BotW had and improved upon almost everything. The world is similar enough that you’ll recognize many of the iconic locations while also having many new locations and altering what was already there. If you liked BotW, you will like this game, I guarantee it. Even if you didn’t like it or have a dislike toward Nintendo, you can’t dispute the fact that this game makes use of the switch’s tech and is one of their best titles yet.… Expand
  82. Lobin
    May 13, 2023
    10
    El juego Perfecto llevo 10 horas de juego y es lo mejor que he jugado en años lo disfrute tanto como Elden Ring, y se ve que en cada zona, en cada npc, la jugabilidad, la historia y en general se hizo con mucho cuidado y amor
  83. Fynn1345726
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Great Game.
    Oke of the best gaming experiance i‘ve ever had.
    Story is Good. Performance is good, somthimes it could be better. Gameplay is one of the best ever.
  84. NEO-JPN
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    約150時間プレイでクリア。
    53％の達成率を考えるとこのゲームのボリュームややり込み要素は凄まじい。
    大勢の人達には満足のいく傑作である事には間違いがないと思う。 これ以上の作品は今のところ見当たらないとも思う。 しかし自分は前作BotWを2周しコログ以外は遊び尽くしたが今作はやり込もうとはとても思えなかった。 前作の新鮮さと前評判で大きく期待値を上げてしまった。 序盤のチュートリアルの数時間は掴みが弱く基本的にはBotWだということに気づく。 説明不足にも感じられた。 前作より難しいという意見が多いが敵は硬い。謎解きは簡単になったと思うが前作で慣れたのかも。 攻略サイト的なものは一切みてない。    約150時間プレイでクリア。
    53％の達成率を考えるとこのゲームのボリュームややり込み要素は凄まじい。
    大勢の人達には満足のいく傑作である事には間違いがないと思う。
    これ以上の作品は今のところ見当たらないとも思う。
    しかし自分は前作BotWを2周しコログ以外は遊び尽くしたが今作はやり込もうとはとても思えなかった。
    前作の新鮮さと前評判で大きく期待値を上げてしまった。
    序盤のチュートリアルの数時間は掴みが弱く基本的にはBotWだということに気づく。
    説明不足にも感じられた。
    前作より難しいという意見が多いが敵は硬い。謎解きは簡単になったと思うが前作で慣れたのかも。
    攻略サイト的なものは一切みてない。
    前作の傑作BotWの続編とは分かっていても遊び部分はクラフト要素やモドレコやトーレルーフ、空島や地底などパワーアップしたものも多いが全体的なデザインは変わっておらず祠での謎解きやコログ集めなど既視感が強く驚きはない。
    コログ1つとっても前作と似たパズルなどで前作でボツになったのを再利用したんじゃないかと思う程同じような仕掛けばかりだった。
    オープンワールド特有のマップに似たような遊びを散りばめる（祠、コログ、洞窟→マヨイ、カバンダなど）と進め方遊び方によっては作業感に感じる問題は解決できていないしそれがカバンダや洞窟などの新要素でより作業的に感じるようになりまるでUBIのゲームのようだった。
    神殿攻略は前作の神獣の謎解きの方が凝っていたかなと思う。
    カットシーンを使いまわしてる部分がありそこは萎えるしそれも複数回ある。
    空島は期待していた分その規模と似たような遊びで肩透かしを食らった。
    地底は当然視界が悪く広い分イベントとやれる事が少ないが根を開放していくうちに地上の祠やロケーションとの繋がりに気づいたときは感心をした。
    ウルトラハンドは慣れるまでは非常に操作性が悪くこの間fpsが低下しストレスになった。
    一部のロケーションでのfps低下なども含め全体的にハードの限界を感じた。　
    アートワークは前作同様個性的で素晴らしい。
    グラフィックは性能的に仕方ないのだが全体的に白っぽく特に雨上がりなどの時に靄がかかる演出は好き嫌い別れるところだがグラフィックの粗を誤魔化してるように思うし非常に視認性が悪い場面がある。
    サブクエスト(ミッション)類は基本的に前作同様で面白くはない。
    例えば防具強化のために大妖精を開放するクエストが何個かあり初見では必須に近いがそれを何度も同じような展開で同じようなパターンで先の読める冗長過ぎるテキストと何処何処へ連れて行けみたいなのを何度もやらされてもっと捻りの効いたクエストを考えてほしいなと思った。
    ただの作業にならずストーリーにうまく組み込むようなものが欲しかった。
    だから会話やテキストが冗長で先が読めるせいでギャグも稚拙に感じられた。
    クドい。
    賢者を連れて歩くと誤爆が頻発するのは任天堂らしくないし視界の邪魔になるのはどうなのかなと…。その度にオンオフするのが面倒。
    UIはほぼ変わっておらず相変わらず使いにくい。
    アイテムを選ぶのも手間がかかるしアクションアドベンチャーながら回復するのにメニューを開くのは没入間をそがれる。
    エンディングのゼルダがもとの姿に戻るシーンはご都合主義過で少し気になった。
    ハマれば時間が溶けるほど遊べるがとても粗の多くBotWのワクワクする冒険感はやや薄れやれる事や自由度が増した良作。
    他のゲームと比べればそりゃ10点満点だがメディアが100点連発してるのは少々疑問…。
    勝手に期待値を上げ過ぎてしまったかなと思ったがTGA2017でこれからも驚きに満ちたゼルダを作り続けると仰っていましたので6年間かなり期待していたので少なくとも自分にとってはTotKは驚きに満ちたゼルダではなかった。
    TotKよりゲームプレイが劣るがワクワクするゲームとTotKが結局最後までそれ程ワクワク出来なかったのは前作と同じマップと同じ遊びが多かったからだと思う。
    ここが違ったら自分の中の不満点も帳消しになる程だったかもしれなくて残念。
    次回作は全く新たなゼルダを期待してます。    … Expand
  85. Fate21X
    Aug 31, 2023
    0
    I'm genuinely disappointed with this new entry. I had high hopes for it and was brimming with excitement, especially after falling in love with BOTW. However, what I encountered was a mere replica with an excessive emphasis on farming and grinding, making it less enjoyable. While I do commend the level of freedom granted for weapon crafting and vehicles, the mechanics underlying theseI'm genuinely disappointed with this new entry. I had high hopes for it and was brimming with excitement, especially after falling in love with BOTW. However, what I encountered was a mere replica with an excessive emphasis on farming and grinding, making it less enjoyable. While I do commend the level of freedom granted for weapon crafting and vehicles, the mechanics underlying these aspects feel remarkably cumbersome. It always seems like you're awkwardly piecing things together, and the game doesn't become engaging until you finally acquire a few batteries. Yet, the process of obtaining them is far from enjoyable, requiring three Zonaite just to obtain a single Crystallized Charge, and an astonishing 300 for a mere one-third battery upgrade. The substantial time investment in this farming aspect is simply not fun.

    Furthermore, performance issues plague the entire game, which is surprising given that many reviewers appear to overlook these problems. It's evident that these issues, if present in any other game, would have garnered severe criticism. When i looked for advice online i found some players telling me to "Set TV output in the System Menu to 480p. and only play on docked mode"... I am no graphic whore by any means I swear to you but I suppose I can expect more than that in 2023, especially after they raised their prices specifically for TOTK knowing we will buy it anyway. Adding to my disappointment, the game's structure mirrors that of BOTW precisely. The novelty that once existed seems to have dissipated, likely contributing to my disenchantment. The puzzle rooms also got stale pretty quickly this time around. While I'm still intrigued by the future of the Zelda series, I earnestly hope for an innovation that delivers a completely fresh experience this time around. However, considering the overwhelming success of TOTK, I'm wary of setting my expectations too high. I realized that my score might seem harsh but ultimately the game was disappointing to me to the point where I almost dropped it before the very end so here we are!    … Expand
  86. Nerevarine
    Aug 9, 2023
    3
    3/10 because so much of it feels old and repetitive, like a copy/paste job from 2017's Breath of the Wild. This game would've been maybe a 9/10 had it come out 6 years ago instead of BOTW. At this point, it feels uninspired and shallow
  87. MoreckTheCat
    May 16, 2023
    10
    Amazing, incredible, one of the best video game sequels in history. The way it feels familiar but so much has changed - Not many developers could pull this off. I think people complaining that it’s the same world map haven’t actually played much of the game.
  88. Vloz
    May 22, 2023
    10
    If you wan more calibrated fight in a lonely and sad universe go for elden ring.
    If you want a ARPG rich environment, epic story, brillant puzzles, and most important HAVE-FUN go for TOTK.
  89. spacepup84
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    Absolutely perfect. I don't know how they managed to make a game set in the same Hyrule seem so familiar, yet so utterly unfamiliar at the same time. There is so so much to do in this game, and for anyone complaining about traversing the same map, they've also added both the Sky Islands, AND the Depths (the latter of which is just as big as the main Hyrule map itself - insane!). The newAbsolutely perfect. I don't know how they managed to make a game set in the same Hyrule seem so familiar, yet so utterly unfamiliar at the same time. There is so so much to do in this game, and for anyone complaining about traversing the same map, they've also added both the Sky Islands, AND the Depths (the latter of which is just as big as the main Hyrule map itself - insane!). The new mechanics are insanely fun to use. While BotW was all about solitude and lonely exploration, this game's focus is firmly on working with others - a really beautiful contrast. I'm about 80 hours in and still have so MUCH more to do. An utterly perfect game.… Expand
  90. Nico85
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    If only people were to stop embarrassing themselves by calling this a DLC...

    This game is absolutely PHENOMENAL. It builds on the foundation of Botw adding a ton of variety in terms of missions, exploration, an unprecedented verticality, even the (hated) Korok seeds have new and different puzzles. The new powers are NOT gimmicks ( people who say so are clearly just trolling or don't    If only people were to stop embarrassing themselves by calling this a DLC...

    This game is absolutely PHENOMENAL. It builds on the foundation of Botw adding a ton of variety in terms of missions, exploration, an unprecedented verticality, even the (hated) Korok seeds have new and different puzzles. The new powers are NOT gimmicks ( people who say so are clearly just trolling or don't really understand much about gaming, or likely both) in fact the mechanics introduced by this game have received praise from the dev community at large. This game was truly a labor of love, there are so many changes and improvements that listing them all would be impossible.

    Is it the prettiest game you'll ever see? No, but it's very pretty in its own right and definitely a sensational achievement for a console like the switch.

    If you are the special kind of player who "cannot play anything below 60 fps" then move along,
    if you still like to PLAY videogames (like when you were a kid) and haven't lost your childlike wonder and sense of amazement you will love this game. Imagine seamlessly dive from a sky island all the way to the underground, exploring caves (and caves within caves), saving villages, finding hidden treasure etc and the best thing is that you can do all of this and so much more at your own pace, guided by your own creativity, interests and sense of exploration.    … Expand
  91. Unbiased_Critic
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I was immediately engrossed by the game. The atmosphere drew me right in and the circumstances around the intro makes you live in a very small dose the Link power fantasy, much like how Metroid games have often started. I won’t say more.

    If you enjoy Zelda titles and especially if you were a fan of Breath of the Wild you won’t be disappointed.
  92. chuydavid
    May 17, 2023
    10
    I think, this is the best game I've ever played in my life. It's a really most play GAME.
  93. BakerKiller
    May 18, 2023
    10
    An amazing new story of Hyrule. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a beautiful, evolving and fun game.
  94. Senkaiden
    Jun 21, 2023
    7
    The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom is basically an expansion to Breath of the Wild, with some added game play mechanics. $70 is overpriced for this game.
  95. Belafonte
    Jul 21, 2023
    4
    I have nothing against Zelda. I guess i am not the target audience. But I loved Ocarina of Time back in the days. why critics never say this game is for children. Story is very shallow. Ok, you can build crazy stuffs but i f personaly find the game quickly boring after few hours...
  96. MTC001
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    After playing this game for more than 275 hours and finishing all shrines and most side quests as well as exploring all of the depths I have to say that this is by far the best game I have ever played and I am playing games since 1989. Writing a long essay about it is not really necessary, just play it yourself and enjoy the ride, you won't regret it. -Unless you're some cinematic BS gameAfter playing this game for more than 275 hours and finishing all shrines and most side quests as well as exploring all of the depths I have to say that this is by far the best game I have ever played and I am playing games since 1989. Writing a long essay about it is not really necessary, just play it yourself and enjoy the ride, you won't regret it. -Unless you're some cinematic BS game fanboy that is. This game even 1-ups Breath of the Wild and is Nintendo's Magnum Opus.… Expand
  97. guizaum
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    Eu não sei pq o review bomb em cima de zelda. Zelda é o clássico dos clássicos, o meu jogo favorito desde meus 12 anos. Junto a metroid construíram os generos mais divertidos dos jogos.
    Assim como hades, ori e celeste, um grande jogo não precisa de gráficos. Jogos medíocres precisam de gráficos.
    Vida longa a princesa Zelda!!! Joguei algumas horas, é muito bom quando você começa a    Eu não sei pq o review bomb em cima de zelda. Zelda é o clássico dos clássicos, o meu jogo favorito desde meus 12 anos. Junto a metroid construíram os generos mais divertidos dos jogos.
    Assim como hades, ori e celeste, um grande jogo não precisa de gráficos. Jogos medíocres precisam de gráficos.
    Vida longa a princesa Zelda!!!

    Joguei algumas horas, é muito bom quando você começa a conhecer as novas habilidade, horas se passam e vc nem percebe, é muito bom o game    … Expand
  98. Tortor
    Jun 3, 2023
    10
    Took me about 140 hours to feel satisfied enough to call it finished.
    Was able to max out an amazing set of gear, get some of the best weapons, shields and a number of bows. Completed enough shrines to nearly max out my stamina and about half way maxed out my hearts.
    Obviously I'm not going to try and 100% a game like this, that would be overwhelming but I feel like for those that want    Took me about 140 hours to feel satisfied enough to call it finished.
    Was able to max out an amazing set of gear, get some of the best weapons, shields and a number of bows. Completed enough shrines to nearly max out my stamina and about half way maxed out my hearts.

    Obviously I'm not going to try and 100% a game like this, that would be overwhelming but I feel like for those that want it, they could probably spend hundreds of hours in this game getting everything.

    Overall though when i completed most of the main story missions and got to the final boss, i could say this was such an amazing gaming experience.

    There just was so much to do, to see and to experience. The story this time got me hooked, even for some side quests I found captivating, some times even teared up a bit. I really can't say anything I disliked about this.

    I wasn't a big fan of Breath Of The Wild but some of my issues with that game felt perfected here. Once you get far enough to feel strong enough to take on most things and figure out the best way to traverse, my goodness. This just felt so freeing to just get lost in whatever you wanted.

    I got goosebumps when i reached the end after sorta seeing everything I been through and got to experience to get that far.

    Love love loved it his and felt like it was worth every penny.    … Expand
  99. Kanek
    May 13, 2023
    9
    El juego es simplemente mágico, puedes perderte por horas en un área y siempre encontraras algo que hacer , el apartado artístico y musical son simplemente perfectos, el gameplay muy entretenido y con mas secretos por descubrir que la entrega anterior.
    Ahora no se dejen engañar por la gente que anda diciendo que solo reciclaron mapa y assets cosa que muchas compañías hacen pero la    El juego es simplemente mágico, puedes perderte por horas en un área y siempre encontraras algo que hacer , el apartado artístico y musical son simplemente perfectos, el gameplay muy entretenido y con mas secretos por descubrir que la entrega anterior.
    Ahora no se dejen engañar por la gente que anda diciendo que solo reciclaron mapa y assets cosa que muchas compañías hacen pero la diferencia es como las implementas y si, aunque ma base del juego es el mapa anterior ,con todos los añadidos se siente completamente nuevo , las nuevas áreas como las islas flotantes le dan un aire de frescura y el mapa principal, aunque encuentres locaciones familiares no te dejara de dar la sensación de que lo estás explorando por primera vez , la única razón de ponerle 9 es que no me tachen de fanboy XD .Si el juego te llama la atención no lo dudes mas y juégalo, no le hagas caso a todas esas personas que tratan de hundir algo tan maravilloso como lo es esta entrega de Zelda y el que te diga lo contrario es por que no tiene ni idea del
    Juego y son personas que no lo han jugado y ni lo jugaran pos r su odio irracional al éxito de otras compañías    … Expand
  100. Lamabunnyvile
    May 19, 2023
    10
    Botw was already one of my favorite games of all time but totk has absolutely blown it out of the water in sheer scale and in quality.
    This might be my new favorite game.
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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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