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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Released On: May 12, 2023
8.4
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 156 Critic Reviews
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93% Positive
145 Reviews
145 Reviews
3% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 156 Critic Reviews
96
93% Positive
145 Reviews
145 Reviews
3% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
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]
Tears of the Kingdom is a remarkable sequel. Not only does it improve on every single aspect of Breath of the Wild, but it expands the characters, locations, and setting in new and exciting ways. It provides the most ridiculous toolset imaginable that at every turn has left me astonished at what I’m able to achieve.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 12,289 User Ratings
8.4
80% Positive
9835 Ratings
9835 Ratings
8% Mixed
940 Ratings
940 Ratings
12% Negative
1514 Ratings
1514 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 12,289 User Ratings
8.4
80% Positive
9835 Ratings
9835 Ratings
8% Mixed
940 Ratings
940 Ratings
12% Negative
1514 Ratings
1514 Ratings
This game is basically all about getting lost in the woods and finding your way out over and over again and it's so satisfying.
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"Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" is a breathtaking addition to the legendary franchise that has captured the hearts of gamers for decades. Developed with meticulous attention to detail and a deep reverence for the series' rich lore, this installment delivers an unforgettable gaming experience that honors its roots while pushing the boundaries of what the Zelda universe can achieve.From the moment players step into the enchanted world of Hyrule, they are greeted with stunning visuals that evoke a sense of wonder and nostalgia. Whether traversing lush forests, scaling towering mountains, or delving into ancient dungeons, every corner of the kingdom is teeming with life and secrets waiting to be **** it's not just the visuals that impress in "Tears of the Kingdom" — the gameplay mechanics are equally impressive. Building upon the classic Zelda formula, this game introduces innovative new features that enhance both exploration and combat. Whether solving intricate puzzles with the help of new tools and abilities or engaging in exhilarating battles against formidable foes, players will find themselves fully immersed in the adventure from start to **** course, no Zelda game would be complete without a compelling story, and "Tears of the Kingdom" delivers in spades. As players embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind Hyrule's ancient mysteries and thwart the plans of a malevolent force, they'll encounter memorable characters, unexpected plot twists, and poignant moments that tug at the **** addition to its captivating single-player campaign, "Tears of the Kingdom" also offers robust multiplayer options that allow friends to join forces and tackle challenges together. Whether embarking on epic quests or engaging in competitive minigames, the multiplayer mode adds an extra layer of excitement and camaraderie to an already stellar **** summary, "Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" is a triumph of game design that will delight both longtime fans of the series and newcomers alike. With its breathtaking visuals, innovative gameplay, and captivating story, this is one adventure that should not be missed. Whether exploring the vast expanse of Hyrule solo or teaming up with friends for multiplayer fun, players are sure to find countless hours of enjoyment in this masterful addition to the Zelda saga.
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Ultimately, the lore isn’t the main attraction, and isn’t the reason the Zelda series has endured for almost half a century. What’s more compelling is the game’s nod to the collective story of how human imagination pushes us through our toughest challenges, and sometimes sends us soaring to heights unseen.
Tears of the Kingdom handily exceeds the sky-high expectations surrounding it. It’s an instant classic — and a testament to the unmatched ingenuity of Nintendo’s game design.
Building off the foundation of Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom improves upon its predecessor in nearly every way. It's filled with wonder and discovery throughout, constantly rewarding your curiosity. New mechanics like Fuse, Ascend, and Ultrahand transform how you interact with the world and give you even more opportunities to think differently about traversal and problem solving. Temples are a good upgrade and feel more clever and fleshed out, and the new sky and underground areas are excellent and serve as stark contrasts to the surface. Some technical aspects can get in the way at times, but not nearly enough to diminish the experience. It's been a long time coming for Tears of the Kingdom, but Nintendo has once again delivered a fantastic adventure that shouldn't be missed.
Outstanding, outrageously big action-adventure that builds on the strengths of its predecessor and puts playful freedom above everything else. It offers a good mix of the familiar and the fresh and just barely misses the perfect rating.
If you’ve yet to step foot into the open world of Hyrule, Tears of the Kingdom is the best way to experience it, with just enough new ground to keep things interesting. But if you didn’t gel with the 2017 release, the story alone might not be worth the second attempt.
The bestgame of all time, can not stop playing it, such a fun title man....
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[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
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So much is reused from BOTW, the map and even the plot seemed the same. The depths and sky islands I didn't find interesting. Ultrahand really saves this game, I enjoyed every power they added, it made for some interesting puzzle solving where I could solve puzzles in multiple ways. I feel like this game would be better if I never played BOTW cuz I'd actually want to explore the map more.
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I loved Breath of the Wild but this sequel was the most overrated and disappointing game I have ever played. Halfway through I really just wanted the game to end but kept playing and regret it. Maybe you have to be a minecraft type player to enjoy this game and I am not. I found the building system, while technically impressive to be tedious and it's the main selling point. Another selling point, the sky islands are underwhelming. They're just shrine puzzles basically and there's not enough of them. There needs to be some cool lore up there or something. The depths are also uninteresting. There really isn't much to do down there and again there is basically no lore or story there.
The story is bad. Due to the non-linearity of the game, every dungeon repeats the same story beats. It feels like you can play the game for hours and hardly progress. If you find the tears early and know the story it also makes it frustrating because you know what is going on but the characters don't and keep talking about it and Link just stands there not saying he already knows or ever even emote anything.
The dungeons are a joke. Getting to them was sometimes fun but the dungeon itself and the dungeon boss was usually so easy it felt like a joke. Using the sage abilities is so annoying it makes them useless.
Combat is ok. Enemies seem like they're able to one hit you too much but since you can pause anytime and eat food it is not too difficult.
Exploration is key to open world games and a big reason why I loved BotW but here it is not good. In BotW I would climb to high points to see shrines and glide to places but in TotK you can just fast travel to a tower which shoots you up in the air and glide to where ever you need to go. Many shrines are hidden in caves which make them harder to find but the result was me just not looking for them as much. The shrine puzzles are usually kind of straight forward because the building system and materials the shrine gives you makes it obvious what you need to build. Rewards for basically doing anything are never good enough.
The fuse ability actually makes weapons breaking worse. In BotW you can just pick up another weapon and start using it. But in TotK weapons are basically useless until you fuse something to it. So you have to go into the menu, select something, drop it on flat ground so it doesn't roll away, equip the weapon, select fuse ability, and finally use fuse. How do people think that is good or fun? There is way too much time spent in menus generally, whether is eating food or selecting an item to fuse to your arrow among the thousand items you have in the menu.
The other abilities are ok but I often forgot they even existed unless a shrine required me to use them.
I don't think the professional critics spent enough time in the game to realize how tedious and repetitive the game is. I genuinely do not understand how this game has such high reviews.
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This game is a disappointment. Really unimaginative and unchallenging puzzles for a BOTW sequel. Where BOTW was groundbreaking, imaginitive and the perfect balance of challenge without being too frustrating, TOTK is just unbelievably easy, redundant and a rehash. Hard to believe it took so many years for this to come out.
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Summary An epic adventure across the land and skies of Hyrule awaits in The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom for Nintendo Switch™. The adventure is yours to create in a world fueled by your imagination. In this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you’ll decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the ...
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
Initial Release Date: May 12, 2023
Developer:
- Nintendo
Publisher: Nintendo
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