The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9840 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 1,592 out of 9840
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  1. mhwood
    May 13, 2023
    10
    An instant classic - this game is better than BOTW. It takes its predecessor and puts it on steroids. Everything is bigger, better and more refined; the world, the story, the mechanics, the enemies, the freedom, the combat, the music, the puzzles, the atmosphere.

    This is an advert for the world of gaming, and shows what an incredibly talented group of people can do if they put their mind    An instant classic - this game is better than BOTW. It takes its predecessor and puts it on steroids. Everything is bigger, better and more refined; the world, the story, the mechanics, the enemies, the freedom, the combat, the music, the puzzles, the atmosphere.

    This is an advert for the world of gaming, and shows what an incredibly talented group of people can do if they put their mind to it. Very few things being made in this day and age can compare to this game, and it should serve as an inspiration to other game creators with the example it sets.

    I think the people who are complaining about performance have lost their way a bit in gaming... gaming is about enjoying a fantastically made game, not complaining about graphics this and framerate that. Besides - I have had no problems with performance, and the art style is stunning (played in docked mode so far). The magic that Nintendo has pulled out of the bag is timeless, and will go down as another one of the greats - to the envy of other studios!    … Expand
  2. domchip
    May 14, 2023
    10
    This game managed to be better than the first one in every way for me. First was an 8/10 for me and this one is 10/10. I also think that if you didn't enjoy the first one, you should still look into getting this one because it is a lot different
  3. DarkGemini
    May 14, 2023
    10
    The game is just a brilliant example of what a sequel should be like, and also what the world of gaming without dreadful microtransactions should be like.
  4. Mortanius_lok
    May 14, 2023
    10
    On sait déjà que le jeu est une suite directe de BOTW, et donc il est normal que l'histoire se passe dans le même univers, et déjà dès le début TOTK pose l'intrigue proprement et nous montre comment on est toujours dans Hyrule de la fin de BOTW et comment les changements vont être déclenchés. Le jeu par contre est épuisant mentalement, car on ne s'arrête pas de découvrir des nouvellesOn sait déjà que le jeu est une suite directe de BOTW, et donc il est normal que l'histoire se passe dans le même univers, et déjà dès le début TOTK pose l'intrigue proprement et nous montre comment on est toujours dans Hyrule de la fin de BOTW et comment les changements vont être déclenchés. Le jeu par contre est épuisant mentalement, car on ne s'arrête pas de découvrir des nouvelles choses, à chaque 2 minutes, il y a un nouveau truc sur l'écran qui peut nous attirer, et on a notre attention alerté constamment, sans oublier qu'il faut constamment réfléchir pour élucider les très très nombreuses situations pour résoudre des énigmes ou avancer dans l'exploration, et c'est mine de rien très épuisant à la longue, surtout que le jeu est d'un contenu irréaliste. J'avoue que je ne croyais pas à la capacité de Nintendo ou un autre éditeur de surpasser BOTW. Avec ce TOTK on peut affirmer facilement que c'est le cas.… Expand
  5. Ildaso
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Que haga que volver a Breath of the wild sea difícil ya dice mucho de este título.
  6. mffrumeu
    May 14, 2023
    0
    6 years to copy and paste BOTW. Oh my God, Nintendo just destroyed my illusions.

    The first 2 hours of the game are exactly the same as BOTW. But THE SAME! Same story, same steps (even the snow part and the tedious cooking). Hyrule is, again, the same map. So it changes from "I'm going to enjoy discovering the map of Hyrule" to "Oh my god, again the same map and this tedious towers    6 years to copy and paste BOTW. Oh my God, Nintendo just destroyed my illusions.

    The first 2 hours of the game are exactly the same as BOTW. But THE SAME! Same story, same steps (even the snow part and the tedious cooking).

    Hyrule is, again, the same map. So it changes from "I'm going to enjoy discovering the map of Hyrule" to "Oh my god, again the same map and this tedious towers mechanisms to unveil the map".

    The weapons. In BOTW there vere some very nice weapons. Here you have to craft very stupid weapons with rocks and other things. They ruined the weapons scheme.

    I've been playing for 10 hours and I don't know if I wanna play more just to walk for hours in the same scenarios, mountains and lakes.

    Finally, the switch. This game should have been launched with a new Switch. Simply the console is too old to decently run TOTK.

    A deception, in all senses.    … Expand
  7. Scila4
    May 14, 2023
    6
    Muy repetitivo y parecido al primero, recicla demasiadas cosas para mi gusto
  8. RhettJW
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I have zero complaints about this game and the world is familiar but it still feels like a whole new world. This game meets expectations with flying colors and it raises the bar. Nintendo hearf almost every complaint they got from Breath of the Wild and they fixed the problem in creative ways!
  9. Yairpaz12
    May 14, 2023
    10
    As expected... And even better.
    Simply amazing. Make BOTW feels like a tech demo.
    So far, 10/10
  10. Dyegofy
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Simplemente es un juego perfecto es la obvia secuela del BOWT y prácticamente el mundo es diferente y enorme, la historia es verdaderamente grandiosa y un poco más directa, la libertad que tenías en BOWT regresa multiplicada por 100 y con muchísimas mecánicas diferentes, agradecería que la gente que le da de 8 para abajo juegue al juego en vez de decir que son "fans" y se hanSimplemente es un juego perfecto es la obvia secuela del BOWT y prácticamente el mundo es diferente y enorme, la historia es verdaderamente grandiosa y un poco más directa, la libertad que tenías en BOWT regresa multiplicada por 100 y con muchísimas mecánicas diferentes, agradecería que la gente que le da de 8 para abajo juegue al juego en vez de decir que son "fans" y se han decepcionado.
    Los 70€ y 6 años mejor gastados    … Expand
  11. Enjo
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Another epic journey and adventure with Zelda, the definition of an open world game!!!
  12. Mishal502
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Simply Magical, and i am proud to make this game my favorite game of all time.
  13. Steven_PF
    May 14, 2023
    6
    An almost complete retelling of BotW. Same prologue, same progress, same story for a 5 year old, almost identical map, ... TotK does not revolutionize anything.

    In addition, the game has many flaws: the narration still behind and far from current standards, the framerate which can drop to 20 FPS, many camera problems, heavy and unintuitive gameplay, and, the most serious in my opinion ,    An almost complete retelling of BotW. Same prologue, same progress, same story for a 5 year old, almost identical map, ... TotK does not revolutionize anything.

    In addition, the game has many flaws: the narration still behind and far from current standards, the framerate which can drop to 20 FPS, many camera problems, heavy and unintuitive gameplay, and, the most serious in my opinion , the game has no accessibility options.

    Impossible to adjust the size and color of subtitles, impossible to individually adjust the volume of sound tracks (music, voice, sound effects), ...

    Nintendo doesn't give a damn about the comfort of players, especially players with disabilities. It's an absolute shame in 2023. And it's even more shameful to see the media around the world saying nothing about this unconscionable lack.    … Expand
  14. Kaligusto
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Juegaso el mundo abierto 10/10 la historia de las mejores Nintendo se saco la pila con este juegas lo amos
  15. Lokendens
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I can't believe that a game like this was made. The only people that could achieve this were at Nintendo.

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

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

    I was worried that the game would feel like a big expansion to BOTW but I never really had a thought "oh I've seen this before" ore "oh this again. If you lovet BOTW you will also love this one.    … Expand
  16. Walterotaku
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Este juego es maravilloso y me la pelan los que estan poniendo mala critica por que no tiene graficos realistas no jodan pedasos de basura, sexo tilin
  17. porllock5365
    May 14, 2023
    10
    I played 30 hours time. but still amazing contents are here. botw was released, 97 Metacritic. but this is another level. totk is sequel of botw but still many contents and wonderful story. you must play this game.

    sequel of legends, again recording legend.
  18. W_Dragneel
    May 14, 2023
    10
    El Juego es hermoso, su historia es muy buena... Y sus misiones secundarias te atrapan tanto que dejas por un rato la misión principal.
  19. Liliansim
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Un 10 pour corriger les notes des fdp qui crachent sans raison sur ce chef d'œuvre
  20. Streitler
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Perfekter Nachfolger! Alles richtig gemacht
    Die minimalen Fehler vom Botw ausgebessert!
    Bin Fan!
  21. CorruptShaolin
    May 13, 2023
    0
    Not an enjoyable experience 720p 30 fps sometimes less depending on whats happening on screen. Combat is laughable. Graphics are extremely outdated. Not worth $70. Wait for it to go on sale. Nintendo is hilarious trying to charge $70 for this game.
  22. chilanzar2
    May 13, 2023
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom is a worthy follow-up to Breath of The Wild. Nintendo made what is seemingly impossible: they managed to make the same world fun to explore again. Speaking of the world, the only thing left unchanged is the general geography. Each location is filled with tons of new content. And the way you explore was changed greatly. New abilities give you soThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom is a worthy follow-up to Breath of The Wild. Nintendo made what is seemingly impossible: they managed to make the same world fun to explore again. Speaking of the world, the only thing left unchanged is the general geography. Each location is filled with tons of new content. And the way you explore was changed greatly. New abilities give you so much freedom and diversity of exploration. Time-to-time gameplay is extremely fun and greatly improved from BoTW. Fuse ability brings combat to the next level, giving you complete freedom over your arsenal. The sheer amount of possibilities of weapons you can create is mind-blowing. Ultrahand ability is an extremely powerful tool when it comes to exploration and puzzle solving. Even Ascend, seemingly the most simple ability you have, is actually very useful and is used way more often than you can imagine. The only problem with this game is performance. This game is another reminder that the Switch is 6 years old. Even Nintendo themselves can't make games run flawlessly on their own console. If Breath of The Wild had rare FPS drops at specific places, like the Korok Forest, framerate drops in Tears of The Kingdom occur way more often and it's noticeable. Overall, this game is a great fun that will be relevant, referenced and looked up to over the years, just like BoTW was.… Expand
  23. TalionSwift
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Easy 10/10, somehow surpasses the original Breath of the wild in pretty much every way which is an accomplishment all itself. Im what i feel is about halfway throughish so far and it has been a joy to play and is very hard to put down. The story feels better this time with more stakes it feels like with some cool twists. The new ability's are awesome and very creative, I like them evenEasy 10/10, somehow surpasses the original Breath of the wild in pretty much every way which is an accomplishment all itself. Im what i feel is about halfway throughish so far and it has been a joy to play and is very hard to put down. The story feels better this time with more stakes it feels like with some cool twists. The new ability's are awesome and very creative, I like them even more then the ones in Botw. The music once again while sparse is quite nice, and when there is more specific moment pieces it is even better. I cant wait to finish this game, but so far it might very well be my game of the year.… Expand
  24. Toffeltrasa
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Game of the year babieeee i was afraid it would be too similar to breath of the wild (which i love), but it felt reallt different
  25. KateJN
    May 13, 2023
    4
    It's crazy what Nintendo can get away with even in 2023. Zelda: ToTK has no accessibility options whatsoever. In fact, it doesn't even have the basic / standard options that you see in every game whether it's an indie game or an AAA game. Furthermore, the game uses the exact same world from the previous Zelda (BoTW) and the same combat, which makes the whole experience feels very similarIt's crazy what Nintendo can get away with even in 2023. Zelda: ToTK has no accessibility options whatsoever. In fact, it doesn't even have the basic / standard options that you see in every game whether it's an indie game or an AAA game. Furthermore, the game uses the exact same world from the previous Zelda (BoTW) and the same combat, which makes the whole experience feels very similar without any significant changes. ToTK is nothing but an expansion to BoTW with few Quality of Life changes. I must also note that the game has absolutely poor performance and outdated graphics. It will dip below 20 frames (FPS) a lot. As well as a big portion of ToTK just feels dull, especially the early hours.

    it boggles my mind this game is getting glowing 10/10s despite all of its flaws. Very dishonest review process we're seeing nowadays from critics. Any other game would have been slammed for these flaws, but because it's Zelda and a Nintendo game, we see excuses like "it's an old hardware" even though the hardware has nothing to do with the options. And it's Nintendo's mistake not releasing a more powerful console in 2023. They should be criticized for this, not let them get away with it constantly. Somehow their games are just held to different forgiving standards and excuses that we don't see applied to other games AT ALL.

    Bottom line: if you didn't enjoy Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you will certainly not enjoy Tears of the Kingdom as it is very similar and uses many of BoTW's assets. Game doesn't deserve its 70$ price tag whatsoever.    … Expand
  26. jorge207
    May 13, 2023
    9
    Perfecto en todos los aspectos, lo único que le llega a bajar nota son las texturas.
  27. balexdk2018
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Awesome game!! There’s so much to do and it’s just so much fun!! This is probably the best Zelda game! I enjoy it and I am sure a lot of people will enjoy this great game!
  28. Leekah
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Best game ever made. I don't understand the people who say it's "oNlY 30 fPS AnD 720p!!" we are acting in 2023, that 30 is not playable? How did people play in the PS1 era? Yeah, they enjoyed it, just like I enjoy this masterpiece
  29. Rottery57
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This is much improved on from Breath of the Wild. The geography of the original map has changed and there are much more activities to take part in. 10/10 plenty to do and see. These review bombers are cancer.
  30. Bogdan47
    May 13, 2023
    0
    Too similar to the first, a $10 increase for a few extra activities, Sony or XBOX were charged very badly if a sequel happens to be very similar (not to mention any chance of it being GOTY), the subjective game for Nintendo fans are welcome, objectively the maximum level has already been reached at BOTW, here it is only fanaticism and nonsense praise.
  31. RampageGamerr
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This game takes what breath of the wild had and turns the dial up to 10, fantastic work Nintendo! I’m having so much fun!
  32. DasElvis
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Takes what breath of the Wild did, added on top of it and improved massively.
  33. WickKidda
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This is the most creative adventure game I've ever played. The depth of the gameplay and the feeling of accomplishment when you figure something out in your own custom way is unmatched. It truly makes you feel like you invented the solution to the puzzles yourself.

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

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

    Many things have been upgraded and improved or expanded upon. I haven't had this much fun playing a game in... I don't know, because this game is such a unique feeling of creativity mixed with Nintendo's highest quality design, its like I'm playing the first of a new genre. I think this is my first metacritic review. I just had to stand up for how amazing this game really is. It kind of like Legos and everybody loves Legos. Don't listen to these miserable people, this game is a must play. Relax and have fun. A new kind of great open world game is here. :)    … Expand
  34. Donniety
    May 13, 2023
    9
    The game provides a huge list of possibilities, letting you manipulate the whole world as you want in the way that no game has ever done before, Link's new abilities show the way to improve in all ways what has been done, while the graphics look antique the art style is one of the best in the series. The world is even bigger than it's previous launch, adding not only the sky but aThe game provides a huge list of possibilities, letting you manipulate the whole world as you want in the way that no game has ever done before, Link's new abilities show the way to improve in all ways what has been done, while the graphics look antique the art style is one of the best in the series. The world is even bigger than it's previous launch, adding not only the sky but a underground almost the size of Hyrule itself. And lastly, there are some minor performance problems in some areas due to the old hardware, if Nintendo tries to fix this it would be undoubtedly the pinnacle of The Legend of Zelda.… Expand
  35. aztaka
    May 13, 2023
    10
    A masterpiece as a sequel to a masterpiece. Nintendo always delivers, and some haters are not happy about it.
  36. Dave1980
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, Great game, great game, great game, The best game ever,10/10 perfect… Expand
  37. Marcioawerlu
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Tears of The Kingdom conseguiu implementar novas mecânicas em relação ao jogo anterior trazendo uma liberdade incrível. Parte do mapa, que é semelhante ao primeiro, é explorado de outras formas, muito mais livres e criativas.
  38. beliatcho
    May 13, 2023
    5
    Unfortunately the game did not give me anything new Zelda needs a new world because throughout the game I felt that I was still in the previous part
  39. Mho
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Best game ever because its a game full of adventure and cool things that make you play the game more and getting the game to the nintendo switch is so perfect .
    For my review i give it 10/10
  40. Steyraus
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece the 2nd....Used the BOTW formula and shuffled it to make another once in a lifetime game. It's hard to even comprehend the genius of making 2 Masterpiece games, but the Zelda team did it.
  41. carlanstark
    May 13, 2023
    1
    Unthinkable that Zelda is stagnant with nowadays advancement in 4K and raytracing… incredible game but we can’t congratulate plain laziness from devs.
  42. birdpaiko
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Perfect game! Very fun ,creative, good playing make me smile.
    GOTY 2023 must be!!!
    If this game come with "Switch 2" will be better and better.
  43. Deji6775
    May 13, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game great visuals I love how big the world is and creative it is the action in the game is phenomenal I love it so much the people you meet along the way is fun and breathes fresh air in the world of zelda I love the rich and dramatic story telling the game presents… Expand
  44. floyd05
    May 13, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can't pet the dog
    You can't pet the dog
    You can't pet the dog
    You can't pet the dog
    You can't pet the dog    … Expand
  45. Alexpir
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Juegazo, me sorprende la historia, no es muy común como en otros zeldas es inesperado… Expand
  46. Danikyo-Inverso
    May 13, 2023
    0
    Un juego con una escritura muy mala y personaje penosos, el mapa se siente vacío la mayor parte del tiempo. Nada que ver con el Zelda clásico.
  47. Melle1000
    May 13, 2023
    7
    Zelda Totk is definitly a Great Game, but it have hard Problems with the Performance. Sometimes it feels like 10 FPS when u fight or build. I also have sometimes soundbugs.
  48. smokedhedgehog
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This game is perfect.I don't understand people who hate it.The characters, gameplay, plot, game design are all amazing. Yes, the map remains the same, but it is so changed that it does not feel like it is the same map. This is a completely different map.Separately, I want to say about the enemies, they are just perfect. They are moderately strong and not too weak.The Botw guards wereThis game is perfect.I don't understand people who hate it.The characters, gameplay, plot, game design are all amazing. Yes, the map remains the same, but it is so changed that it does not feel like it is the same map. This is a completely different map.Separately, I want to say about the enemies, they are just perfect. They are moderately strong and not too weak.The Botw guards were perfectly replaced.Uh, and the new type of enemies from underground is unique by itself.I also listened to literally all the voiceovers, and I can say that they also did not catch up.People who hate Totk for being a sequel to Botw, you're just terrible. This game deserves 100/100… Expand
  49. TDoubleE
    May 13, 2023
    0
    Underdeveloped for game in 2023 if u can create good story and gameplay but cannot do it in graphic performance. Dev's no shame for launch low quality graphic game but proud in former merit from Nintendo master race. LMAO
  50. Cyirb
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This is a really perfect sequel.
    Playing this game is the 21st century
    It would be the best choice.
  51. ryudoshi
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Absolutely incredible, game of the year material, again! This is BOTW on steroids, everything about it has been dialed up to 11. If you have a creative mind ultrahand and fuse feel limitless. I've played over 40 hours now and am still having a blast. 10/10 Definite recommend.
  52. Emilated
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Amazing Zelda game, like another 3D Zeldas - this game makes history. Play proudly.
  53. Thyarlison
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Um jogo que faz você ir dormir pensando nele, te imerge a buscar resolver as coisas do teu jeito, buscar e fazer o que te der na telha, por enquanto sendo uma experiência melhor que o BOTW que eu achei superestimado, mas esse tem tudo o que eu achei que faltava no outro
  54. blackesteg
    May 13, 2023
    10
    It's a perfecto Game, the gameplay it's so god and they history it's very interesting and perfect
  55. DavidHofman
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Absolutely GOTY. Great job from AONUMA's and FUJIBAYASHI's team.

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

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

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

    For me, the game is a MUST PLAY, and possible best game ever made!    … Expand
  56. Elkeiem
    May 13, 2023
    6
    Art direction is good, mechanivally it's quite enjoyable. But this kind of performance and resolution is not enough anymore, even if it was when BoTW came out. On different platform with 4K60fps it would shine bright.
  57. ArrowAssassin12
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Best game of all time. At least for me. Amazing adventure. Truly feels like a masterpiece. No bugs like a lot of other AAA titles. Just a polished, finished product.
  58. Natier
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Hay mucho por hacer en el juego, si nos detenemos a analizar cada aspecto gráfico (que es lo más criticable) nos vamos a perder de todo lo novedoso que incluye el juego. Sé que es una secuela, pero no por eso es un juego repetitivo. Denle una oportunidad y se llevarán una sorpresa
  59. Blu-Ray-Waffles
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Breath of the wild plus everything more you could ask for. Air areas are super fun and add a lot of variety and creativity
  60. Arbogast
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Game is Breathtaking! New abilities and distractions and diversions will have busy exploring for hours. You can tell a lot of love and passion went into making this game. Calling it now game of the year!
  61. SaroT
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Just as Breath Of The Wild was the logical evolution of The Legend Of Zelda, Tears Of The Kingdom brings us back to Hyrule with new mechanics, new areas and much more exploration with the excellent world design that characterizes it. Mechanics that change everything and improvements over its incredible predecessor make this game worthy of the attention of players, the media and even itsJust as Breath Of The Wild was the logical evolution of The Legend Of Zelda, Tears Of The Kingdom brings us back to Hyrule with new mechanics, new areas and much more exploration with the excellent world design that characterizes it. Mechanics that change everything and improvements over its incredible predecessor make this game worthy of the attention of players, the media and even its harshest critics. It's currently the best the industry has to offer, a masterfully crafted game right out of the box and a technical miracle considering the limitations of the Nintendo Switch. I hope everyone enjoys it and learns to appreciate the greatest gaming legend.… Expand
  62. Muhannad1991
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A game that has lost all mechanical expectations, and the new capabilities make it a completely new game. In short, this game teaches and teaches a great lesson in the world of video games.… Expand
  63. woodalzumpf
    May 13, 2023
    10
    A superb game that presents a vast, engrossing world, groundbreaking gameplay mechanics, and unforgettable characters. It's an essential experience for any enthusiast of the Zelda franchise, and an exceptional opus of contemporary gaming
  64. rrus
    May 13, 2023
    10
    A superlative game, offering a vast, immersive world, innovative gameplay mechanics, and memorable characters. It's a must-play for any fan of the Zelda franchise, and a true masterpiece of modern gaming.
  65. raczkadelgiudic
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Goty material, So far my favorite Zelda. It has everything from BotW and even more
  66. contralaelite
    May 13, 2023
    7
    El Juego cuenta con buenas mecánicas de exploración, buena jugabilidad, pero en el apartado de rendimiento deja mucho que desear, 900p dinámicos no son justos en pleno 2023, que los FPS lleguen a caer hasta los 20 empeora las cosas, que hasta en modo portátil los 720p no sean estables es incómodo, entre otras cosas más.
  67. jaynehapp
    May 13, 2023
    10
    The game's innovative mechanics, immersive world-building, stunning visuals, and memorable characters all contributed to its success and critical acclaim. It's a game that will stand the test of time and continue to be celebrated as a true masterpiece of gaming.
  68. 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
  69. ExtensionLaugh
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Absolutely have a blast with this games! Amazing how Nintendo expand this gameplay from Botw, I'm skeptic at first but after I playing 30 hours literally great games. For people who wonder about the map, yes it's the same map from Botw but, literally everything changes, is not the same hyrule you know from the Botw it's totally different 90%, and you can explore Sky, Surface, and TheAbsolutely have a blast with this games! Amazing how Nintendo expand this gameplay from Botw, I'm skeptic at first but after I playing 30 hours literally great games. For people who wonder about the map, yes it's the same map from Botw but, literally everything changes, is not the same hyrule you know from the Botw it's totally different 90%, and you can explore Sky, Surface, and The depth..which is The depth is literally a whole map like the surface is insane, a great new all ability, and all dungeon from 4 region is really unique, so many new monster and add more variant monster from Botw, great puzzle, variety quest including help NPC fight agains bokoblin, and this games force you to thinking what's you gonna do coz you have a freedom to use your own way to solved the problems. I recommended this games if you loved Botw. After 30 hours playing TOTK I feel like Botw is a prototype of TOTK, coz this games it's have so much inovation in term of gameplay features!!… Expand
  70. Kmoney17
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Best game I’ve ever played. You will not be disappointed. Just like Elden Ring, the game just gets bigger, and bigger, and bigger.
  71. Nayl
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Don't be fooled by the haters, Nintendo was able to deliver on a console that doesn't reach 1 teraflops, the masterpiece that new generation consoles haven't been able to deliver yet.
  72. Gudderboi
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Everything that I wanted from BoTW and more. This game brings the true Zelda series roots back to the unbelievable open-world they created with BoTW.
  73. psyducklvr
    May 13, 2023
    10
    I waited so long for this and it didn’t disappoint !! It’s so good. It’s different and it took me a while to get used to all the new mechanics but it’s a breath of fresh air, something that I have come to associate with Zelda games!
  74. Nagazeus
    May 13, 2023
    10
    SIMPLESMENTE O GOTY DE 2023, bom d+ a física desse jogo é maravilhosa ainda mais rodando no switch, mundo aberto épico, trilha linda,gráficos pro Nintendo switch são ótimos, a única coisa que peca no game é a questão de as vezes cair o frame
  75. Kanwulf
    May 13, 2023
    7
    Es el mismo juego qué el breath of the wild, agregaron un par de cosas que a mi gusto adornan el juego, pero a mi ver es un simple DLC
  76. Hsox05
    May 13, 2023
    2
    It’s a miss to me. Its just a lazy reskin of Breath of the Wild, minus the good parts. BotW started with 4 shrines (last one snow) to get 4 spirit orbs, led by the ghost of an old hyrule king. TotK starts with 4 shrines (last one snow) to get 4 spirit orbs disguised as light spheres, led by the ghost of an old hyrule king. First power up you learn in BOTW is magnet which allows your toIt’s a miss to me. Its just a lazy reskin of Breath of the Wild, minus the good parts. BotW started with 4 shrines (last one snow) to get 4 spirit orbs, led by the ghost of an old hyrule king. TotK starts with 4 shrines (last one snow) to get 4 spirit orbs disguised as light spheres, led by the ghost of an old hyrule king. First power up you learn in BOTW is magnet which allows your to float items through the air, first power up you learn in TotK is ultra hand which is basically the same thing. Sheikah slate is the same thing as the purah pad. Skyview towers are the same thing as the Sheikah towers, but rather than figuring out how to climb them, it’s just opening a door then a long winded animation of being slingshotted up into the air and falling back into that zone of the map. The Ascend power up is annoying with having to watch a long animation and then press “escape” when it finally goes through. The time reverse power up is pretty cool, but I’d rather have stasis and the bombs from BOTW. Climbing in the rain was always a very annoying feature of BOTW but it could easily be circumvented by advancing the story and getting revali’s gale early. Looks like they’ve taken that away and your best bet is roaming around and finding fallen rocks and doing time reversal on them. Or finding shelter and passing time at a fire, which was always tedious. Or sticky frog potion. Getting a power up that made it not as hard was much more rewarding. Also a bad problem to double down on. Story is a lazy, predictable “let’s take all your powers away”. Sky world was already done in probably the worst main game in the series, skyward sword.

    I haven’t played enough to get the hang of the vehicle building yet. So I can’t judge that. The shrines and the Korok seeds were a neat, new experience in BOTW, but they’re just slightly amped up but very similar ideas in this “new” game that took 7 years and multiple delays to come out. That’s crazy they delayed it so much only for it to look and play pretty much exactly like an old wiiU game. Not to mention the frame rate peaking at 30fps and often dropping way below that into being super choppy. Not sure I’ve ever been so disappointed in a game    … Expand
  77. OdinX1985
    May 13, 2023
    10
    A masterful storytelling, great dungeons, awesome soundtrack. Possibly the better than Breath of The Wild. One of my favorite Zelda since Twilight Princess. Nintendo did it again!
  78. Mvector
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Good good very good and zelda good good and very famous funny and and very interesting
  79. susanfull
    May 13, 2023
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a great game that offers a vast, open world for players to explore. With its stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and memorable characters, it's a must-play for any fan of the Zelda franchise. The game's emphasis on exploration and discovery, combined with its innovative mechanics and puzzles, make it one of the best games of its generation
  80. rai_0018
    May 13, 2023
    10
    An amazing sequel that is somehow better than the first. Tears of the Kingdom has met and even surpassed many of my expectations.
  81. PPAP_015
    May 13, 2023
    6
    Beau match. Mais Nintendo devrait mettre à jour ses consoles, ce jeu mérite une meilleure expérience audiovisuelle
  82. crowettapreucre
    May 13, 2023
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom is not just a game, it's an experience. From the moment you step out into the vast, open world of Hyrule, you're transported to a world of adventure, discovery, and wonder. The game is a true masterpiece that sets a new standard for open-world games, and it's no surprise that it's widely regarded as one of the best games ever made.

    What makes    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom is not just a game, it's an experience. From the moment you step out into the vast, open world of Hyrule, you're transported to a world of adventure, discovery, and wonder. The game is a true masterpiece that sets a new standard for open-world games, and it's no surprise that it's widely regarded as one of the best games ever made.

    What makes totk so special is the sense of freedom it offers. You're free to explore the world at your own pace, discovering hidden secrets and uncovering the mysteries of Hyrule. The game's mechanics are intuitive and innovative, making it easy to pick up and play, but with enough depth to keep you engaged for hours on end.

    The game's visuals are stunning, with a vibrant art style that's both beautiful and immersive. The music is equally impressive, with a sweeping orchestral score that perfectly captures the sense of adventure and discovery.

    But what really sets totk apart is the attention to detail. Every corner of the world is filled with unique characters, hidden treasures, and memorable moments. The game's puzzles are challenging yet rewarding, and the combat is satisfyingly strategic.

    Overall, totk is the best game I've ever played. It's a game that offers endless hours of entertainment, with a sense of freedom and adventure that's rarely seen in modern gaming. If you haven't played it yet, I highly recommend giving it a try.    … Expand
  83. offerni
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Did Nintendo play safe here? For sure, but did it work?absolutely! The game takes a very well known recipe we know it works and added more seasoning, they’ve fixed and improved things from BOTW we didn’t even know it needed improvements in the first place, it’s a great game and it will continue to be played for a really long time due to the endless possibilities of the new building system.
  84. Luink80
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Nintendo lo ha vuelto a hacer... Sólo con la zona del tutorial el juego rompió completamente con mis expectativas, y me hizo sentir como cuando recorría por primera vez las afueras del castillo en Mario 64... Posibilidades infinitas, tu imaginación es el límite. Una historia mucho más presente y mejor contada que BOTW, la música ídem, los templos temáticos vuelven... Y por si fuera poco,Nintendo lo ha vuelto a hacer... Sólo con la zona del tutorial el juego rompió completamente con mis expectativas, y me hizo sentir como cuando recorría por primera vez las afueras del castillo en Mario 64... Posibilidades infinitas, tu imaginación es el límite. Una historia mucho más presente y mejor contada que BOTW, la música ídem, los templos temáticos vuelven... Y por si fuera poco, el juego es DIFÍCIL, agregándole un componente extra de reto. Gráficamente que este juego corra en Switch es brujería, cualquiera que tenga dudas por la gente que dice que corre a 20 fps (mienten), les recomiendo ver el video de Digital Foundry. 100% recomendado a cualquier persona que disfrute de una gran aventura.… Expand
  85. fandezelda12345
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Goty porfavor es breath of the wild pero mejorado simplemente es el mejor juego que e jugado pero con aún más contenido
  86. BackProblems
    May 13, 2023
    4
    If you didn't like Breath of the Wild, you won't like this. Same map, 30 fps (maximum) with the game chugging hard in sections dropping below 20 fps, more so in combat. 720p graphics, which isn't everything but when you're used to at minimum 1440p in games, this looks really mid. Still no real dungeons in the game, still the same tired story about fighting yet another Ganon, charactersIf you didn't like Breath of the Wild, you won't like this. Same map, 30 fps (maximum) with the game chugging hard in sections dropping below 20 fps, more so in combat. 720p graphics, which isn't everything but when you're used to at minimum 1440p in games, this looks really mid. Still no real dungeons in the game, still the same tired story about fighting yet another Ganon, characters voices are wonky and feel out of place in this universe. This game, after God of War Ragnarok highlights that just because something is open world, does not make it good by any metrics. If this didn't have Zelda in the title, reviewers would have given this a 7/10, and that's just because it's Nintendo.… Expand
  87. AlessioHB
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Jogo rico, gráficos lindos para o Nintendo Switch e tem um mundo vivo e magnífico, super recomendo!
  88. noxfide
    May 13, 2023
    10
    best game for this year. there are huge changes compared to previous game. i think, botw was one of the greatest game but this game is so much better than that. it deserves 70 bucks.
  89. Agent47593
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Great game!
    Absolutely GOATY to me! It feels very atmosphere and adventurous.
  90. Hectorda91
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Una excelente obra maestra que supera cualquier juego de los últimos 5 años
  91. MichaelDeSanta
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Greatest game of all time. Just as simple as that.

    This game is years ahead of its time, just buy it and enjoy.
  92. Blab
    May 13, 2023
    0
    My fears coming into this game were proven correct, not enough new content and runs horribly on switch, not worth the steep $70 price-tag. Save your money and just replay BOTW instead.
  93. Kronthan
    May 13, 2023
    10
    I've been a huge zelda fan my whole life, and have been waiting for this game since release, and I can tell you just from the first hour of the game I was smiling and giggling like a child finding out all the things I could do in this game, it feels so rewarding even doing just the smallest things, not in the aspect of items but the fact you used your creativity to achieve a goal, I canI've been a huge zelda fan my whole life, and have been waiting for this game since release, and I can tell you just from the first hour of the game I was smiling and giggling like a child finding out all the things I could do in this game, it feels so rewarding even doing just the smallest things, not in the aspect of items but the fact you used your creativity to achieve a goal, I can understand that people with less creativity and people who like their hand to be held the whole game may not like this game, but even I who is definitely not the smartest person in the room can come up with ideas that make me feel smart in this game.… Expand
  94. ffp
    May 13, 2023
    10
    i wasn't a believer, i thought there was already nothing more to add to botw's Hyrule.
    but damn this is a fine game. not even ps5/pc 's 70 buck games hold a chance against this mastahpeece.
    you can acknowledge its greatness or get into the hate van you decide kiddo!
  95. Robert27384
    May 13, 2023
    3
    That's a lazy DLC of BOTW but not a new Zelda. There's no way it tooks 6 years of development. There's not even graphics improvments. The Switch can definitively do better.
  96. Mailiam44
    May 13, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breath of the Wild was my favorite game of all time, and this game just improved on it in every way. Better story, better options to move around the map, more stuff to do, this game has it all. The Fuse and Ultrahand abilities keep the game fresh, so every adventure or quest I go on feels unique. Plus the sheer amount of content in this game is insane. In BOTW there was quite a bit of empty space where there was just nothing going on. However, in TOTK, it feels like there’s always something going on wherever you go. The ground level itself feels so much more involved than in BOTW. There’s npcs all over the place to talk to and help out. The shrines seem a bit more sparing on the surface than in BOTW since they are split between the sky and the surface, but that’s made up for by everything else that there is on the surface. Ultrahand allows for some great quests and shrines that BOTW can’t even compare to. Your time will be well spent pretty much anywhere you go on the surface. And if you find yourself lost about what to do next, there’s always the sky islands and the depths. There’s literally always something to do in this game, and I don’t foresee myself 100%ing this game for months.… Expand
  97. Pollee
    May 13, 2023
    9
    Was the same game as BOTW but basically a DLC. Rip off be careful before spending on it
  98. yosoycardo
    May 13, 2023
    10
    Absolute masterpiece from begging to end. Beatiful even on inferior hardware, charming, challenging, a clare continuation to Breath of the Wild, even of some of its flaws, but that is nothing compared to the things that this game does right. Probably the best game I've ever played.
  99. Kitchen_Sink
    May 13, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my 20 hours of playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, I have been taken aback. What I expected was a game that felt almost if not the exact same way as its predecessor Breath of the Wild. But no, I was wrong. When you first launch the game, it takes a whole different route than previous Zelda titles. It throws you into the game with Zelda exploring underneath the castle. That right there was a sign of what is to come. It showed that Nintendo was not afraid to try new things especially with a sequel. Now for the tutorial. There is only one word that I can describe the great sky islands. Linear. Compared to the great plateau, this starting area does not feel open. The reason why the great plateau was so loved was because of how many things you can already do on it. You can choose which shrine to go to first while on the great sky island, you can literally walk along a path that will lead you too all the shrines. Now for the enemies, same but new. Kind of hard to explain but everything feels more...challenging. Keeps you on your toes. The new boss enemies are amazing too. Time to wrap up. Tears of the Kingdom is an amazing game and I truly believe that this game will easily win Game of the Year.… Expand
  100. Underdonerice
    May 13, 2023
    10
    All of the people saying this game is "dlc" and "overpriced" clearly haven't played the game.
  101. DullahansXMark
    May 13, 2023
    7
    No one's here to read a college thesis, so I'll knock this one out, good/bad/ugly style (ugly being things that I wasn't a fan of but that don't affect the overall score).

    The Good: -if you liked BOTW, you'll be happy to know all of its mechanics have essentially returned. -the new runes are mostly pretty good and shake up exploration in inventive ways. -the remixed overworld isn't    No one's here to read a college thesis, so I'll knock this one out, good/bad/ugly style (ugly being things that I wasn't a fan of but that don't affect the overall score).

    The Good:
    -if you liked BOTW, you'll be happy to know all of its mechanics have essentially returned.
    -the new runes are mostly pretty good and shake up exploration in inventive ways.
    -the remixed overworld isn't perfect, but I am willing to admit they did more than I expected them to.
    -the new areas are pretty cool. Spelunking is really fun.
    -the dungeons, as the game calls them, are generally a big improvement on the Divine Beasts.

    The Bad:
    -if there were aspects of BOTW you didn't like, you'll be disappointed to know that every single core mechanic has returned.
    -using Ultrahand for building (it has other uses, which are fine) sucks. Stray from what the game *wants* you to make and it will rarely ever work. Just make bridges. They're funny and they actually work.
    -while it doesn't come into play often, there are parts of the world where it's very clear the game wasn't built with your toolset in mind. (hint: because it was built for BOTW's toolset)
    -the story is almost laughably bad. Same minimalistic approach as BOTW but with a far worse script. Ganondorf deserved better.

    The Ugly:
    -no matter what the game calls them, these still aren't dungeons as Zelda fans know them. The Divine Beasts weren't terrible, but they left me feeling hungry for something better. Dungeons in this game are basically the Divine Beasts without the control mechanism. They are generally better, though.
    -they took whistle-sprinting out. While it was a glitch and did need to be removed, it was really handy for getting around quickly. Having nothing replace it is really unfortunate.

    Overall a fun game, but six years and $70 is a big ask for what we ultimately ended up getting, which largely does play like an DLC rather than a proper sequel. Not in terms of scope (the game definitely has scope), but in terms of what the game actually is.    … Collapse
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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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