Customer Ratings & Reviews

Where to even begin? It expands on Breath of the Wild in every way but is its own story enough that you don't need to play through BOTW to enjoy and feel fulfilled by Tears of the Kingdom. It is much, much bigger and complex, but if it's something you plan to play for a while, the controls will feel fluid. Still amazed it all runs on a Switch.

This game has proven to be quite a well thought out game and sequel to Breath of the Wild (which was an excellent change to the Zelda series). The overall game seems to be around 3x larger than the original, full of great stories and Zelda lore, and new game play mechanics to truly bring a new level of game play. Without giving any spoilers, I will say this game is probably one of the best games I’ve ever played and each hour I put into it seems to uncover more and more surprises than I would have ever expected. To be a Zelda fan, and not play this game is a sin. To be a true “master piece gamer” and not give this game a chance is down right neglectful. I enjoy a wide variety of different games and this one has really made me appreciate the 4+ years of development put into it and make it the true piece of playful art that it is. Pick it up and enjoy it. You will have so many hours into it that you won’t even realize a month has gone by and you are still no where near finished with it. Replay ability is also high on it as there are many different ways one can go through each of the story lines and challenges. Kudos to everyone involved in bringing this game to life. Worth the $70 and then some.

So far the game has a captivating yet typical Zelda story, with some welcomed game features that enhance the experience away from Breath of the Wild, while still retaining the beauty and elegance BoTW created. This game is no match for BoTW in terms of impact (similar to Ocarina of Time), but, like Majora’s Mask it successfully sequels the game.

I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend who loves Zelda. While I am not much of a gamer myself, I do love watching him play. This new game is definitely worth it - the puzzles and adventure parts are awesome, the graphics are great and the story is cool. We're really looking forward to getting through the game!! Oh and he loves the game too lol!

Love this game. I'm an older person. Takes me a while. I love the combination and the open world. Concept you can kind of go on your own little tests of your strength. And hersatility just an overall good game

After finishing 'Breath of the Wild' I was completely blown away by the scope and sheer excellence of Nintendo's masterpiece, but couldn't help but wonder how they would follow up a game widely considered one of the best games ever made, regardless of platform. Then 'Tears of the Kingdom' was announced and I was simultaneously thrilled, optimistic, and cautious. What could Nintendo do, how would they create, something that could in any way compare to 'Breath of the Wild'? Well...they did something that most game developers only dream of and followed up with yet ANOTHER masterpiece, a perfect example of video-game-as-art. I am probably 1/2 way done (a conservative estimate) and will be playing for months, and talking about for years. I could go on and on about how great 'Tears of joy the Kingdom' is, how it exceeds the greatness of its predecessor...but the most important thing I could tell anyone is to play it. It. Is. STAGGERING in it's scope and breadth. Arguably the one game I would recommend above any other. To say I 'highly recommend it' is a gross understatement. This is greatness in execution and a masterclass in game development and art. Unbelievable.

TOTK has kept the landscape geography and basic story elements from BOTW, but changed most other things. Weapons still break but you find many more replacements and you can enhance them. You get new skill abilities early in the game and they figure significantly in gameplay from then on. TOTK has 3 topographical areas (sky, land, and underground) to explore which almost triples the size over BOTW. There are many new puzzle and challenge types to solve using the new tools and abilities. You imagination is tested much more in TOTK. The only negative to report is that if you quickly jump to and through selection menus, the game occasionally hangs up. It is easy to free up without losing your progress, but can be annoying. That is why the score is 4 instead of 5.

I am a life long Zelda fan. BOTW was a fantastic game, and a unique entry into the series. TOTK builds upon BOTW and adds more interesting content, exploration, enemies, and game mechanics. I have played for 200 hours so far and there is some much that I haven't explored yet. TOTK is a must play for any fan of the series or genre.

Breath of the wild was one of the few games I would replay multiple times. Tears of the Kingdom already has me stuck to the screen playing and forgetting the time. It will surely be just a replayable. I have been playing since it has come out, 2-4 hours a day, and still haven't even gotten to the first dungeon. There is so much to do!

This game exceeded my already high expectations. It's an improvement of Breath of the Wild in every possible way. The story is fantastic, the world is massive, and every little thing you do is always fun. I finished with 200 hours of total playtime and there wasn't a single moment of those 200 hours that I wasn't having a blast!

Easily one of the best games on Switch. It's notably better than 2017's Breath of the Wild and a must own. Performance is good, graphics are good, tons of content, gameplay is solid, and the new mechanics are mind blowingly stable without the tons of bugs you may expect from such a complicated system. This one is hard to top.

Perfect game. Great story, gameplay, and exploration.

One of the best in the entire franchise. Personally was not a fan of breath of the wild. Story wise it was amazing, but I felt that game mechanics could have been better. Tears of the kingdom managed to fix everything I was frustrated about with BOTW without sacrificing the story at all. It really is an impressive game.

“The Legend of Zelda: is a masterpiece that redefines open-world gaming. it remains a shining example of Nintendo’s creativity and innovation. The game’s vast, beautifully crafted world of Hyrule is a marvel to explore, teeming with secrets, breathtaking vistas, and a rich variety of environments.

10 million copies sold in 3 days for a reason. If you liked BotW, then this is just as good. Some may say that this is $70 DLC and while I see their point, I disagree. There's enough new stuff and a whole new story to explore. It even gives you tips the first game gave in case you haven't played it. Loving it and the series.

Prepare to be swept away on a magnificent journey of epic proportions with the latest installment of the beloved Zelda franchise. The new Zelda video game is an absolute triumph, showcasing the very best of what the series has to offer while introducing exciting new elements that breathe fresh life into this iconic world.

Love this game to death honestly, it feels far more beautiful than Breath of the Wild and the new places you can explore below and above hyrule is the icing on the cake. The only issue I would have is the combat is the same, just hoped for a little more there. But with everything else there is to explore it’s reasonable.

I went into TOTK skeptical that it was just a glorified DLC to BOTW. I quickly realized how wrong that assumption was. TOTK is improved upon BOTW in almost every single way. I’ve played over 50 hours and continue to find new and interesting things. I highly recommend this game and say it is a must play for everyone!

This game is very fun to play as the new game mechanics can make build and can also make the game more fun to explore also the story line is very committing finally. there are three different worlds to explore such as the sky islands, the depths and the surface. to end of this game is very fun and is worth buying it.

As a follow up to Breath of the Wild this game is a great testament to the Switch’s potential. Great graphics, challenging enemies, and lots to explore. I plugged about 100 hours into it easily just exploring before finishing the main quest. Definitely worth it for the die hard fans!