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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

Nintendo
May 12, 2023 - Nintendo Switch
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OpenCritic Rating

96

Top Critic Average

97%

Critics Recommend

IGN
10 / 10
Eurogamer
4 / 5
Metro GameCentral
10 / 10
GamesRadar+
4.5 / 5
Easy Allies
9.5 / 10
Game Informer
9.8 / 10
GameSpot
10 / 10
Destructoid
10 / 10
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Critic Reviews for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

IGN

10 / 10.0
Tom Marks

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an unfathomable follow-up, expanding a world that already felt full beyond expectation and raising the bar ever higher into the clouds.

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A terrific Breath of the Wild follow-up with some brilliant new systems, amazing views and more dungeon-type spaces, plus a slightly deadening emphasis on gathering resources.

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Metro GameCentral

GameCentral
10 / 10
Metro GameCentral

An excellent sequel and one of the best Zelda games ever made. A follow-up that builds upon and refines the achievements of the original, while adding many new and equally innovative ideas of its own.

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Tears of the Kingdom sets a standard for immersive gameplay that most major games don't even try to achieve, let alone match

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Nearly every encounter, whether puzzle, traversal, or combat, must be reconsidered. It makes you think in new ways. I didn’t get the same goosebumps exploring Hyrule as I did in the past, but I did experience new emotions both on a granular level from solving individual puzzles and on a larger scale by going back to one of my favorite video game locations. They say you can never go home again, but I adored returning to Hyrule with all new tools.

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Tears of the Kingdom is a triumph of open-ended game design that pays homage to the best parts of the Zelda franchise's own storied history--and sometimes exceeds them.

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I loved nearly every minute of Tears of the Kingdom. From zooming up into the sky to spelunking in the depths, there’s way more to explore here, and I feel like I haven’t even scratched the surface outside of the main story and some key sidequests. But the real kicker that helps separate Tears from Breath of the Wild is its big swing power set. I felt like I was in control at all times, and had the ability to create my own path. For a series known for sequence-breaking that’s not just a perk; it’s a strong argument for why Tears of the Kingdom will be talked about for years on end, and may even top some favorite Zelda lists.

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