The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch (US Version)

I could go on and on with how amazing this game is. It's absolutely worth the money, the time, the dedication; the graphics are BOTW styled, the story is beautifully done, the monsters are monstrous, the characters have life to them-- everything is that of sheer talent. My only complaint is that it is certainly a more difficult game; it is that in which you must have talent to complete.

I bought this one used, but it was in a case that still had most of the plastic cover in place and appeared unopened. It is true, when people say that Breath of the Wild is just a training camp for Tears of the Kingdom. The many layers of this game takes it beyond expectations. Basically, you have over 80 caves, a complete underworld, the surface landscape, very similar but also quite different from BOTW, and then the unique floating islands to explore. The cover image shows you what to expect. Many new characters and settings add to the thrill. It's challenging, and it was supposed to be. Graphics definitely make this game special all around. In addition, there is the whole range of buildable devices and vehicles to figure out, some are required to finish the game, I think. Anyway, it's a major and long lasting adventure trip with great cut-scenes to enjoy. Bring your thinking cap, you'll need it, for the numerous puzzles to solve. I don't know how Nintendo will top this one.

The short version is that this game improves and expands upon Breath of the Wild in every possible way, with the only real con being that this game pushes the Switch to its absolute limit, and you will encounter a very occasional framerate chug. Also they took away my hearty durians! Vast amounts of Content: Some were concerned when it was announced this game would utilize the same map from BOTW (its predecessor), so much to the point where it became common to see this game referred to as BOTW DLC prior to its prelease. I can assure you this is not the case. The is the game equivalent of a BMW 1M. Much how like that car was cobbled together from the BMW parts bin, but somehow became one of the best cars they ever made, this game is made with many existing assets and yet surpasses all my expectations. Not only are there sky islands, but their are caves, and an entire other layer of the world to explore (which I won't spoil if you've somehow managed to avoid spoilers for this game). There's also more to the story this time, and I swear they've at least doubled the amount of side content. More enjoyable combat: While this game uses the same general combat as BOTW, what's improved is the way you use weapons. They still break if that bothered you before, but I feel far less restricted thanks to the Fuse mechanic, which allows you to combine things with your weapons and shields. The consequence of this is that you feel far less unwilling to use your higher powered weapons. In BOTW I would hoard them, and I still do a little, but I also am at least willing to use them more frequently than before thanks to the fact that I can fuse a weak little stick into something more potent at almost any time. Additionally arrows are far easier to come by, as of writing this I've been on my playthrough for maybe 40-50 hours and have accumulated 200+ arrows without really trying to conserve. No hearty durians? Ok, since I brought it up, I'll make this it's own section. At first I hated this, the magical fruit that restored so much health it was almost gamebreaking in BOTW. However, in hindsight I think it was a good call, as I'm using more of the expanded materials/recipes now and it definitely adds to the game. Other details and conclusion: I hesitate to go into further details on this as it may spoil the experience of discovery, but I can say that the staples of BOTW are still here. Shrines, resource gathering, great fairies, upgrading your armor, all still play a huge role. The runes from the first game are gone, but are replaced with quirkier and largely more useful abilities, although I do miss the bombs. But even the function of the old remote bomb can be replicated in no less than three ways, depending on the situation. I have not beaten the game, but I have spent about 40-50 hours in this world by my estimate and completed three of the four major temples, and revealed the entire main map. Yet, despite that I feel like I'm still just scratching the surface. There have still been a few new enemy types that I still have no idea how to take down, or I need to collect more hearts/better armor. There is so much to see and do in this game, and so far it's all been very entertaining. I've been playing Zelda since Link's Awakening on Gameboy Color, and although this game like BOTW diverts somewhat from the classic formula, it is definitely in the lead for my favorite Zelda game of all time, and possibly my favorite open world game of all time. Truly fantastic.

Where to begin with this game? Did you enjoy Breath of the Wild? Were you frustrated by certain aspects? If the answer was yes to both, you’ll love this game. I have been a Zelda fan all the way back to playing Zelda 2 when I was 4. And when Breath of the Wild came out, I was blown away, but also frustrated by aspects of it. Yes the game did away with most of the standard Zelda formula, but enough still remained for me to enjoy it as a Zelda game. What blew me away though was the size of the game, the focus on exploration and many other things. However, many things frustrated me like how long it took to get around, warping to shrines was easy, but losing your horse was always a serious pain. Now we arrive at the new game Tears of the Kingdom, clearly a sequel to BOTW that uses the same map, but manages to keep it fresh by introducing sky islands and the depths. And first off, if you felt BOTW had a massive map, this will blow you away. There is so much more to explore, but yet the game moves SO much faster by changing the towers from things you have to slowly climb to activate to just making them usually have a small puzzle to get them activated. Once you have these towers up, the game gets MUCH easier to navigate as each launches you miles into the sky where you can glide down toward the next closest one, or perhaps a shrine or other notable area. This eliminated the problem I had with horses and in fact, I barely used mine over the course of the entire game. The new powers you gain at the start also open this up to a realm of creativity previously offered by other games like Minecraft, but in a Zelda game, it feels fresh. I can only say this game will feel like a dream to any engineers or someone with an interest in building. You can truly get lost in crafting weapons or vehicles, but even if only done when necessary it’s a lot of fun. I who think the shrine puzzles have gotten much harder (at least for someone like me), but they were still fun and brilliant to experience. Finally there’s the story. I was surprised after feeling BOTW had a very forgettable story that this had a very rich and emotional story as you learn about how Ganondorf came to power and was originally defeated, as well and the truth of what happened to Zelda after the start of the game. I absolutely love it and all the characters. Honestly, the only two Zelda games to top this for me are Wind Waker and Link’s Awakening. So yes, to sum up, this is easily one of the best Zelda games of all time and improves on BOTW so much, I can’t even see myself revisiting that game now.

Tears of the Kingdom is an excellent continuation of the Breath of the Wild timeline/era of Zelda games. The level of detail to how physics work and the sheer freedom of exploration, combining objects, and solving puzzles not as intended is actually incredible. It's something video game developers rarely get so right from my years of playing games. The story is also pretty interesting and touching. And the final boss is significantly more impressive than Breath of the Wild's reused giant boar. However, it does have some issues that the previous game did not. For example, the story progression was way too free in Tears of the Kingdom that the developers had to create essentially a dozen copies of the same exact cutscene and script just in case a certain area was a player's first completed boss/"temple". It was also so easy to screw up the order of the story progression that you can easily learn the heartbreaking twists right away making all the build-up cutscenes and flashbacks very silly and useless. Another negative is the underground section. The depths are a very good concept, but poorly executed. It's extremely barren. And for a game that highlighted the floating island stuff, they could've definitely done a lot more with the sky explorations too. The sky islands are definitely a bit better than underground but it could've used more. Over all, this is an incredible game.

I have been hesitating the purchase of Tears of the Kingdom title for my since it was announced. I kept saying to myself, how can Nintendo improve upon the one and only best and must have title, Zelda: Breath of the Wild so I kept delaying. Finally, I decided it was time to give it a go. I was thoroughly impressed with the cinematic opening visual/audio. Even today, how was Nintendo able to achieve this with a handheld? I am looking forward to playing this masterpiece and reminisce the Breadth of the Wild-like experience but bring it to a whole another level!

The Legend of Zelda series has always been a gold standard for adventure gaming, and "Tears of the Kingdom" is no exception - it's an absolute masterpiece. A worthy successor to the acclaimed "Breath of The Wild", this new chapter doesn't just ride on its predecessor's coattails, it soars to new heights. What sets "Tears of the Kingdom" apart is the sheer complexity and versatility of the powers at your disposal. You are no longer confined to a singular way of solving puzzles or traversing the landscapes. Instead, you are provided with a sandbox of possibility. Search online, and you'll find an endless stream of players employing varied and unique tactics to navigate through the game - a testament to its rich complexity and openness. This openness extends to how the game can be played and enjoyed. Despite the intricacies of its design, "Tears of the Kingdom" never feels overwhelming. It seamlessly blends simplicity with depth, allowing players to dive as deep as they wish, or to simply enjoy the game at their own pace. As an adult with limited gaming time, I found this to be a breath of fresh air. And then there's the game's aesthetics. The landscapes are stunning, the characters captivating, and the storylines are intricate yet captivating. Everything about the game, from its art direction to its musical score, has been crafted with an incredible attention to detail that immerses you completely in the kingdom of Hyrule. For all its beauty and complexity, it's the tangible sense of adventure that truly sets "Tears of the Kingdom" apart. Every corner of the game world is filled with intrigue and potential discovery, making every gaming session feel like a unique and exciting exploration. While it's still early in the year, I have no doubt that "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" will be a strong contender for Game of the Year. It's a game that doesn't just meet expectations, but surpasses them in every way. For anyone who loves gaming, I can't recommend this experience highly enough. This isn't just a game you play - it's a journey you embark upon.

Love the game!

Great game if you like adventure and emergent gameplay, worth the money.

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This game is a masterpiece and will pull you in from the start. Its so good its better than real life. Parents: beware of purchasing for your kids if school is on. They won't do homework, won't study and will spend every spare moment of their lives playing it if they can. I'm a 30 year old adult and that's exactly what I did. It took considerable effort, plus constant reminders that I need to work in order to afford living, to put this game down every day. Dont get me worng, I regret nothing. Just thought non-gamer parents should be aware of how adictively good this masterpiece is. That being said, this is really an absolute work of art and a must-have for anyone who enjoys the franchise. Also its got such an astounding amount of gameplay that you'll be entertained for a very long time.

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