The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch Review
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- Here is our review of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. After ploughing many hours in between us, we are ready to break the game down in one of our more 'chatty' reviews. What do we think? Well, let's find out!
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Its good game but I think new things just ruined the game Its feel repetitive more like mine craft the dungeons also seems more like divine beast I don't feel its any defrent. For me I like breath of the wild more
A definite improvement and love it
8/10- the main enemies are re-skins and not interesting. Combat is clunky, and with weapons breaking every two hits unnecessarily hard.The vehicles are all worthless other then the 2 fan 1 control vehicle.
A little late
The game is way way too similar to BOTW. I’m in disbelief that everyone seems to have amnesia and is not mentioning that it still has awful pacing. Awful cutscenes from the past AGAIN. The same music. The same bad guys. The same shrines. The same towns. The same stables.
I’m a Zelda fan since 86 and I’m massively underwhelmed by this game.
The fact that TOTK released not even a year after Pokémon Scarlet/Violet on the same hardware is wild. Goes to show just how important optimization is for a game of this scale
I've read that they were done about a year ago and then spent the year to polish the game. That's such a Nintendo thing to do.
What's it gotta do when it's released after SV lol?? It's not like it's developed by the same team. TOTK was already in development since 2017 and 1st announced in 2019. If pokemon did the same thing you would complaint that they were delaying too much anyway
It still has issues when using ultrahand near a more populated areas like stables. Frames drop pretty hard but nothing game breaking.
I agree pokemon should be ashamed at this
@@andrebrynkus2055 It's a Nintendo thing to do for bigger games like this. They've pumped out a few Mario sports titles that are bare-bones content.
Hot take: I actually love that the weapons break! It forces me to be creative and keeps the combat feeling a bit more hectic and intense 😊
I didn't like it the first game but I'm having fun with it now in the second game because now it's not just a handful of weapons, it's a whole bunch of different creations.
Yes I never understood that complaint from the first game because it ties into that idea of exploration and trying things out. If I find a good weapon in a chest but don't have anything I want to sacrifice, I just drop down a stamp on the map and maybe I'll come back for it later.
I agree, plus it’s not like there’s a shortage of weapons… and i do agree that Totk does it much better than Botw. Each weapon is a chance to make something new
It’s a fair point for sure! There’s a real fifty fifty split on it. Mark
You can still be creative if weapons don't break. A game should not force you to play with crappy stuff just to make you play a certain way. Options are always better. Weapon durability is a net less, as it takes away the sense of reward of getting a great weapon that we have fun with.
I just can’t tear my self away from this game! Possibly gonna be my most played game of all time.
Yep, I put in 50 hours already and somehow I feel like I did less than in BotW. Every time I open one of the maps I am overwhelmed even more.
Yeah it’s already my number two out of 2500 switch games
@@SwitchUpYt I would love to know what game you hold in higher regard than this haha what’s your number 1?
@@adam145 Same! I put in 50hrs total with BOTW yet I’m 65hrs into TOTK and just feel like I’m barley scratching the surface and no where near losing interest.
@@SwitchUpYt number 2?? What could be number 1? This is the best game ever made
I’ve been a gamer for nearly forty years, and I can confidently say that TotK has entered my hallowed top ten favourite games of all time list. And finally A Link to the Past isn’t my all time favourite Zelda anymore. Absolute masterpiece!
Yeah I agree! Mark
I feel you. A link to the past is still my favorite zelda game.
@@redcrimson1028ALTTP will never be topped as the definitive 2D Zelda for me, though A Link Between Worlds came close. BOTW/TOTK are my tops for 3D Zelda, followed by Ocarina and Wind Waker
My exact take even the nearly forty years part.
ALttP will never be topped
Im no reviewer, but imma give this game a 10/10 incredible in every aspect for me.
Fantastic game - on a ten point system I think you’d probably have to give it ten. Mark
@@incognito4354 i think is on a modded switch giving you the option to overlock it !
I stand by your side on that one, with did and shield in hand lol
I have always loved the weapon durability. It adds an extra layer to the game that keeps you hunting for new materials & using different weapons. I’ve never found myself with a shortage on weapons in TotK, and I find myself searching for combat more than I did in BOTW because I’m excited to collect materials that have an actual use
They don't seem to be experimenting with fusing or building much and playing it like traditional Zelda or a typical action/RPG, which I feel is missing the point of the game, and also BOTW. It's not meant for you to get attached to X weapon, it's meant for you to experiment and think outside the box.
Agreed and it adds an extra element of tactic, where ill save the better weapons for harder enemies and so on.
This game is a freakin masterpiece. I have been playing games little over 32 years and not many games grab my attention these days. I am literally glued to my Switch. This game is so polished and managed to exceed all my expectations. It dethroned even OOT for me. I feel like BOTW and TOTK are like the best possible remake of Ocarina of Time. Normally I don’t even do all side quests and with this game I wanna do everything and don’t want it to end. After like 150h with this game I can honestly say this just became my most favorite game of all time! Phenomenal gameplay which gives me Dark Chronicle 2 vibes. It surpasses every game in the series, great story that super deep. Each culture well realized, everything interconnected. Mere words can’t describe this game. I got bored with some most anticipated games this year-like GOW Ragnarok and RE4R-great games, but these games didn’t really do much novelty except for looking great. But Zelda TOTK blows everything miles away. This game feels more next gen to me than anything on PlayStation I have played. The world-depths, sky, weather, story, gameplay, characters, art style, crafting,…. This is a symphony, a masterfully crafted gaming poetry! This is the new standard for new gen gaming and finally we get a polished game( while there is some pop-in, but well aging hardware) but this is almost flawless game! If this was the last game I play in my life-I would feel happy! While playing this game, I have zero desire to play anything else! Absolute Masterclass of a game that deserves 99/100. The 1% is for minor issues.
You CAN repair weapons and shields in ToTK. What you do is feed your damaged weapons/shields to Octoroks. Then they will spit out a brand new one with restored durability and a buff. I think you can only do this with each Octorok once per blood moon cycle.
I had heard this today actually! Mark
Not really a good repair system. They could have had like a blacksmith somewhere in the world that requires material or something. Finding a cool weapon only to know itll break in two seconds is these games biggest weakness. Makes exploring not rewarding
Yes. Once with one weapon. Cool gimmick but not really a reliable system.
@@HAL1138 Not once. Just kill it and it will respawn and you repeat the process
You can also fuse something to the weapon and then go to the small Goron in Tarry Town and he will unfuse it and restore your weapon for 20 rupees
Regarding the soundtrack I noticed how upon arriving with the Rito for the first time, the music was different from the previous game and there were some more variations on that same theme which was amazing to hear.
I think it does live up to the expectations, it’s a game that you can’t simply pick up and play a few minutes, it drags you in and you keep going and going
Yeah I agree
The music is great in this game. The music always has the right tone for the right moment. The Rita Town music hit me too like u said. When u first enter the underground level, when your diving down, when the horn blow for the first time was Epic. It set off a tone of mystery and danger. The score and execution of the timing when the music would play is impeccable. I also really like the shrine music. Great game I tell ya.
Botw was a living breathing world you could escape to and adventure in, and in my opinion Tofk just amps that up even more. I think the new powers and returning weapon durability work well to encourage you to vary your approach to combat much more (especially being able to fuse items to weapons & shields, and attach anything you want to arrows). In Botw I mainly stuck with a few favourite techniques in combat but I find I'm varying it much more in this game. The hours I've spent playing this game so far have given me some of the most intense, exhilarating and enjoyable gaming moments I've ever had (plucking a star fragment out of the sky whilst skydiving? That was a joyous moment!). And such a strong sense of place! And a better story. And so many small quality of life improvements...
I agree to all of this! 😊
It's the npcs that elevate this game so much for me. I love that we get to involve ourselves so much with the towns and all the little side stories of these characters. As serene as botw was, it's so lonely sometimes! Do agree on the combat as well; the reach of some weapons, link's "dodge" capabilities outside of flurry, fumbling with menus mid combat - not a deal breaker, but it does detract a bit.
For weapon durability, I think if there was none we'd just find the weapons we liked very early on (you have so much variety and opportunely to get good stuff early) that by not even the 10 hour mark we'd have our "end game" gear.
That means aside from getting the horns from the few stronger enemies you've yet to kill, you'd just use the same stuff for dozens upon dozens of hours.
With weapons breaking, you're constantly on the lookout for gear to fill in gaps. You'll find more two handed weapons which make you fight differently. You'll get to fuse new items to stuff you find. Fighting enemies and exploring has an opportunity for you to find cool stuff. And then it still fits the theme of this Hyrule being overgrown and wild, where arms and armour aren't sold by blacksmiths in every town everywhere.
Tbh if they really wanted to make people use other weapons for variety I wish they just made weapons have unique attack animations instead of durability and when you start fusing stuff on it the animations would change accordingly but I guess that's too much work so it's easier to just go with the durability system.
@@haxx1707 the problem with that is you'd still eventually land on your favorite and it's all you'd ever use. You'd have a weapon for every situation all the time and you wouldn't need to look for new gear once you had them.
I've already put 80 hours into this game without actually neglecting my uni work and I feel like I barely made any progress on all the things I can discover. Never thought they can repeat the feel of BOTW, but these mad lads did it! I keep on getting distracted by new side quests, episodes, Koroks, shrines, etc etc it's amazing 💜
Spoiler alert I guess?
The only thing I'll have to criticise is the companions' abilities and how they are mapped onto the controller. I have yeeted a few things off cliffs etc more often than I would like. I love that the companions join you, but too often they're either in your way or not there when you need them 🥲
Totally agree - I said exactly that about companions when we were playing through. Should use RB and face button combo - Mark
@@SwitchUpYt Yeah, or just make them different buttons and make me hold them to activate or something. People on reddit had some neat ideas, but I'm a) baffled that this even made it through to the final game, and b) not optimistic that this is gonna be changed 🥲
What Nintendo have done here is pure magic. Its insane how deep thots game is and how much mystery is around every corner. I often boot it up to do something but end up doing something completely different. I have been playing games for 34 years so it takes something special to blow me away amd this does that and more.
Reading your message just about gave me the satisfaction of figuring out a shrine puzzle... Thank you.
I agree about the voice acting, but what bugs me the most about the VA is that characters WITH voice actors will sometimes have lines they voice and then other times you have to read what they say instead and they just make grunting noises or something. The same scene can have a line with a VA voicing their character then the very next line from them they say nothing and you have to read it. It’s like they randomly decided when they wanted a character to actually speak or not. It feels so outdated for where we are in gaming these days. That’s really my only major complaint with the game.
Yes i notice that esp my friends that join me. It's a minor thing but love that have these new abilities.
I don't like the weapon breaking either. I used the 1.1 glitch to get the infinite durability Master Sword for consistency. I still like fusing things together, but having an unbreakable weapon makes me care about combat more.
Another great video guys, thank you. Just wondered if you had considered doing a podcast together? Be a good place to expand on other topics, lego, saveloys etc.
Yeah this is as close to a perfect game for me since Bloodborne. TOTK is amazing.
I'll be honest, BOTW didn't grab me like many others...I never bothered to finish it but it was still a great game for the time it had my attention....this however! It has sucked me in hook line and sinker! It's absolutely fantastic...so much more going on than the previous game in every aspect. Love it!
I think if you let an Octorok suck up a weapon and spit at back out at you, it repairs the durability.
Not special ones, like the boulder breaker.
@@Bajso84 Gotcha.
As a BOTW hater I gotta say the durability system is way better here. Just the fact that you can fuse with monster parts makes it a non-issue, if you're weapon breaks just slap another lizalfos horn on another stick and you're good to go. And now you actually have a reason to fight monsters late game. In BOTW I was actively avoiding them to not waste my weapons. Also I don't understand how the new Temples are anything like Divine Beasts. The Divine Beasts had the same enemies, same aesthetic, and same final boss, it was trash. These definitely felt more like traditional dungeons which I really appreciate, and they all had a unique style as well as unique mechanics. I'm happy that they actually thought about what didn't work in BOTW and improved it here. I was worried that since it sold so well, they would just copy paste the formula.
Amazing game that implements so many different elements without overwhelming the player. Only thing missing is a farming element. (Maybe that comes later 😂). I appreciate that there are so many little character stories you can run across and I wonder if I will ever find them again to see how the story finishes.
About the section where Link isn't given a voice, I think that's a valid point. However, I also think it's fair to kind of blame the translation teams. Apparently, in the original Japanese text, Link actually talks/gives his own opinion via quest diaries in BOTW. But in other translations, these entries are given the second person narrative. And unfortunately, I'm sure this is probabaly going to be the same case in ToTK :/
Hell yeah, here we go!
I got er, sitting unopened in a collectors box. Still waiting for a copy I can open and get my grubby little hands on. But this'll tide me over.
Oh nice!!! That’s dedicated to collecting right there. Glen would be proud! Mark
Thank you for the review! I myself am taking my time and enjoying my adventure. Currently have clocked in 40+ hours on it which makes me think maybe I need to progress a little bit more on the story instead of wandering around aimlessly 😅
Nice to see you review the game together. Agree with the silent protagonist thing doesn't fit anymore specially after you see him explaining things to other characters.
I’m just wandering around Hyrule with no clear objective. No rush to finish the story. I’m discovering so many secrets in the depths, and on the overworld. The game is jam packed.
Best game ever made... no one else could do this
I appreciate you didn’t rush this review after 48 hours like most outlets did just for views . This as a result is a much more comprehensive review .
Skipping right to the end to see the score. Still working my way through BOTW for the first time and I want the complete awe factor when I finally get around to TOTK. But I was excited to see your score on this, glad to see that score! Thanks for your work SwitchUp!
What took you so long to play Botw?! I beat it back in 2017 😅
@@Alextheskater91 haha I got a Switch about a month ago. I tend to wait until the end of a consoles generation so I can get some of the games a little cheaper.
@@bojohnson5874 thing is, with Nintendo licensed games… they rarely go down in price! I still see botw going for like $40-$50 dollars which is insane considering the new one is out. You’d think it would be $25
Honestly weapons breaking is a lot of what makes the game work. It forces you to scrutinize resources. Making sure you’re acquiring more than you put in. I like it! Makes the game a little harder
I love how even the basic enemies are not only a bit tougher, but they have different attack moves that makes them less predictable.
The world definitely feels more lived in , it's expanded itself from the last game and I love that.
I love the underdark, it was a complete surprise!
The durability can also be expanded based off of what you fuse together. There are some combos that will last far longer than others.
Silent Link is intentional and will probably always be so... they've stated multiple times that Link is to have your own voice and they feel that giving him one will take that away from the players. Who knows if they'll ever change their mind there though.
Someone made a "Metal Gear Rex" in TOTK. Such creativity! I love it. 😂
To be fair you can repair the weapons on totk. Use the rock octorok to not only repair them but give them a free buffer
Yay so happy this review came out - and I agree with all points!! I only recently heard about the Octorock spitting out a refreshed weapon, I will definitely be trying that. Honestly I get the continued complaint but so far my weapons are breaking far less than BotW. I think fusing a rock/rubble etc. really ups the durability on the weapon, and one of my new favs is fusing the iron spike ball 😁. It packs a PUNCH! Love exploring the depths too, it is always a challenge. Will be playing this one for awhile, I can’t even argue about the price. I just sincerely hope Nintendo does not make all of its 1st party games now $70 🙃
I always liked weapon last breaking because it forced you to engage with inventory management. And now with the fuse it adds in creativity.
I haven't gotten to play much yet, I just got the glider but of I had to to give it a score now it would be a 10. I'm hoping to get more time to play.
You guys were point on, I agreed with all your points, especially the combat, I was hoping we'd get a bit smoother or faster, my man Link should be able to roll out of danger!
Maybe, I get annoyed at the Souls type games where people just spam rolling
@@MrGgabber yeah not being able to spam it but just more natural feel to move and dodge around more
The quality of life improvements in this game is just perfect. I found myself spending ages climbing mountains and eating shrooms on the way. With the ascend and rewind ability it's really cut that tedium out quite a bit.
I just picked up this game. I can't wait to check it out.
Super fair review! The game def isn't flawless but it hooks me in so much that I can easily overlook the flaws! Nice job as always - VG Mobster
Great review!!! I wanted permanence in weapons for the sequel but early on I discovered why it might not work.
I was in the depths with 5 hearts and completed an area that gave me two chests one of which had a 40+ damage weapon that was also sturdy. I killed so many tough enemies with it (life saving super sword). For my level it would break the game if I was allowed to keep it.
In Soulsborne games you must meet the requirements to wield a weapon and then find smithing stones to upgrade. It takes significant quests in Elden Ring to fully max a weapon. Tears allows you to wield anything at anytime but only for a limited time. It’s a fair ‘break’ pun intended.
Edit: I’m only 35hrs in and haven’t even beat a temple yet. I would like endgame permanence/repair to fav weapons…blacksmiths that could do so is fair kinda like the special build function (no spoilers) you can get through a quest.
Just use rock octoroks
One thing not mentioned really here is the removal of the bomb ability from botw. I think it's really important to mention, as it actually substantially changes the gameplay. I relied so much on using the bomb ability as weapons in botw that I came to rely on them for so much. Attacking enemies, breaking ore deposits, killing wildlife to easily farm meat/food items, chop down trees, etc. Them removing the bomb ability forced me to actually approach all of those scenarios in ways you probably should have in botw and I find myself enjoying the weapons and gameplay so much more now as a result. I personally also really love the weapon degradation especially this time around since as long as you keep something fused to all your weapons, the durability is increased to last a lot longer, not to mention it will always increase the damage output it's kind of a dumb move to not use fused weapons. Not to mention the sheer level of creativity you have with making fused weapons!
Best totk review I've seen since the release. I am already playing so I was afraid of spoilers. You got it right without spoiling anything and also said thoughts which are the same as mine.
At the beginning I felt the soundtrack was not as great as botw but you have to continue playing to start listening to the gems that come in progress. Also, the story is getting more complicated now and this is a plus for me.
These zelda games are like the human evolution.
Botw: Link as a food collector
Totk: Link as an inventor
Would love a video on top games to play with your wife/partner. Especially where they maybe aren't massively into gaming. We've been having loads of fun with Stardew and would be great to find something else to try next!
I thought you could repair the weapons? Haven't found where yet but I heard it's possible.
You can actually repair weapons. Take them to a rock octorok and he’ll spit it back out good as new and with a random buff attached
I need advice. I just bought a Nintendo Switch but I can only buy one game. Should I get BoTW or ToTK ?
You can heal weapons now to full health but i think only once per weapon but throwing them into the rock octorocks near Mt Doom.
That Ubisoft reference is so on point lol ty for your videos
Still playing this game and will be playing for a long time...😂 I intend to 100perc those koroks even after i finish the main storyline. I dont mind weapon breaking, even from Botw time. You just have to plan and prepare more before you go into any combat. There are a lot more creatures variety in this game (i just found a big replitian in the depths last week) 😅 . Anyway nice review 🥰
I am really enjoying this game (coming from someone who didn't really get into BOTW) but agree with you about combat (I reckon only fused weapons should break) and the silent protagonist. They both leave sour notes with me. Given you can get the physical cheaper, I don't agree with your 20 for value. Yes, it's a very good game but still full of flaws. I would have gone 19, cause value for money could have been improved (ie cheaper, better framerates, combat systems, odd voice-over choices etc)... as usual great review. I always appreciate your dedication and thoroughness in putting these together. No matter how hard or long it takes! And this one is a shining example of that commitment.
Loving exploring hyrule again here
I'm disappointed with the weapon durability but glad there's traditional style dungeons. Will definitely be buying.
The dungeons are exactly the same as Botw, except not as many puzzles
Link being a silent protagonist has never been an issue for me and never will be!
I didn’t like the weapons breaking in breath of the wild but the fuse mechanic completely changed that in TotK because it forces you to experiment and discover new combos you never would’ve thought to try before. Throwing explosive barrel spear? Yes please
Been playing here and there and it already feels like I'm barely at half of the game. Like the game is just so big but somehow it feels so good to even get just 1 or 2 more shrines, get more dragon roots, climb that big mountain or structure.
Dungeons are still a bit small compared to bigger dungeons like in Twilight Princess or Ocarina but I feel like the shrines just make up for them and make everything faster pace
G’day guys, I’ve just discovered your channel. I’ve never played Zelda before and I’m very much a beginner gamer . I’m 54yo and recently bought a switch OLED. I agree re Link not speaking. It’s 2023! Give him a voice or at least give the player the option to turn his voice on or off if you really are that nostalgic. It’s been a steep learning curve for me but I’m really enjoying the game. To me, some of the rewards are a tad mediocre (chests etc). You work quite hard for some of them and you crack it open to get an old broken stick or an arrow? 😂If you’re lucky, you might get 5 arrows. Maybe I’m more used to other games (WOW and Elder Scrolls etc) where the rewards seem a bit more substantial depending on how hard it was to discover or reach. Also the weapons don’t seem to last very long compared to the few games I’ve played before which I find a bit annoying. Finally, the way you can’t organise your ingredients, stuff you pick up, things you can attach to arrows etc into groups and organise them like other games is annoying to me. Having to scroll through a huge long list to find something (especially when in a battle) is irritating to me. Maybe I’m just old and cranky 😂To get a game like this to run so we’ll on what is essentially a 6yo tablet is incredible. Keep up the great work! Craig - Australia
I would be interested in a spoiler discussion of this at some point. Let us know what you thought of the story and side quests, fav areas, fav things you built etc.
My Hub got me TOTK for Mother's Day and I'm absolutely loving it... Just WOW!!
I very much understand the complaints about weapon degredation in BOTW, but IMO the way weapons work in TOTK the breakable weapons both make sense and are totaly fine... When a weapon I like breaks in this game, I almost always have on hand the bits I need to make another similar weapon, even if the end result stats aren`t quite the same... I still would`ve prefered that the weapons, shields, and bows lasted longer, though...
I find the system to be worse in Totk
This is one of those moments that I hate going back to work! I need to play more!
I lie awake thinking about this game... trying to logic out the puzzles
(or cheese them with a rocket shield)
It's an obsession bordering on addiction...
Just STUNNING... and pretty scary, you're right (!)
Yeah it’s incredibly good and terrifying underground! Mark
Only critique i have is taking out zonai devices from the quick menu, would be nice dropping multiple items without always having to reopen it...
My only issue is during physics based stuff like building etc it really does drain the battery in handheld
Loved the review. Now, while Im not a person who is in the game reviewing field, i tend to think there might be a slight bit of bias toward this one, and thats ok. Value: being the highest priced base game out there in digital form at $70, i find the value a little overscored. Performance: just basing it off if other titles, if there were framerate drops from 30 to 20, that score would be hit a little harder in my opinion. Thats my personal take and, granted, i have not even played the first one yet so take it as you will. Still i think its a great title, one of those must plays on the Switch and a true classic in the Zelda franchise!!!
I kind of like that the weapons break because it gives me the opportunity to try new fusions constantly. There’s never a shortage of fusion materials so you can always make a new equally powerful weapon as soon as the old one breaks. I think it would get a bit boring if you had the same weapon for the whole game.
Best and most impartial review out there. Congrats on taking the time and putting a well informed review out. I would have added that it is a very good game, just not for everyone’s taste (fusing and building)
That applies to every game tho...? Name me a game that is for everyone...?
@@frenchbloo true, but most of the time you’ll know in time, for instance with e rythm game. If you buy TOTK because you like older Zelda games and action-adventure games, you can be put off because of the gathering, cooking and crafting this game pretty much forces you to do
I don't ever play active combat games. This one's a rare exception. 10/10
Great review as always guys
Thanks for posting
Repairing the weapon system is a good idea, maybe Nintendo watch this channel and will implement it into a third game!!!
already bought it on your first mini look before the review
Great game
Great channel
Great viewing
ToTK has now topped my favorite Zelda game Majora’s Mask.
My top 5 currently is
1) ToTK
2) MM
3) BoTW
4) OoT
5) ALBW (3DS)
Shrines was really good surprise for me this time. BOTW shrines started to feel like chore for me as because very same in TOTK they all feel very different so far and have made me want to find more shrines as result been really nice surprise especially when u need it for hearts and stamina!
You got this out fast!
Faster than Xenoblade 3 😂
I had to chuckle at the beginning with Zelda and Link going through the caves and Zelda talking to Link but he’s silent…Nothing like traversing unexplored caves with someone who’s mute!
You can repair the weapons. Drop your weapon or shield at a Rock Octorok, let him suck it up. He'll repair it and give it a random buff.
Everybody talks about durability, all I wanted was quarter staff combat moves instead of using a staff as a spear , literally my only complaint weapon type lack of innovation /additions , so for me just a 10 out of 10 instead of 11
This game is a 10/10 for me. I love breath of the Wild and I love tears of the kingdom even more. I have beaten one Temple so far and I am 60 hrs in. So many quests, secrets and whatever 🤯
Thanks for the review.
Hey thanks mate! Mark
You can repair weapon durability by death mountain if you know where to look
Well, what can you expect of a hero who never had a family to teach him to talk. He learned to listen and understand people when he got older, but never learned to utter words. He can only say "heya!" and "hya!"
Coming from BotW - which I just beat a few weeks prior, and didn't love it if I'm honest - I'm happy to say that TotK just does everything better. The story is immediately gripping and more compelling, there's more voice acting and cut scenes, the main characters have more screen time and are much more fleshed out, the world as y'all mentioned feels much more alive. And all that is really just the tip of the iceberg of what they've improved from the first game. TotK has me hooked and I'm enjoying it immensely.
In terms of repairing your weapons: There is a perfectly legitimate and easy way to repair your weapons and shields in this game. You simply need to feed your item to an Octorock and it will spit it back out brand new with a lovely random upgrade to boot! Octorocks can be found in the NE parts of the map and their location never changes. Repair once per Octorock every blood moon cycle!
"Not gonna spoil anything" - spoils the boss from the Gerudo dungeon that I haven't reached yet even with my 100 hours gameplay.
Oof 😅
7:18 you can actually repair your weapons as long as it is not yet destroyed. Just feed them to certain creatures in the game
I like the weapons system. If you could repair and/or keep weapons you could just rush an endgame area and break the difficulty.
I find myself using loads of different combinations and making new weapons from monster parts on the fly. It's genius really!
That's not even slightly true. That's an excuse. The breakable weapons are annoying at best
@@johndodo2062 its supposed to be. you can get insanely overpowered weapons as soon as you get off the great sky island, and if you could just run around with a 100+ damage weapon the entire game it would be no fun.
Weapon durability makes you think more about the weapons you use.
I think my only complaint on totk is the sages' abilities...activating a specific one during combat is such a pain! The champions on botw are easier to use imo
I agree that they could've done better with the fighting. Combo moves and finishing moves was practically a no-brainer for me before the game was even released. I thought they would've at least did that. Still a great game though.
The Dark Souls series has had an incalculable effect on the Legend of Zelda. This is literally a Zelda skin on Elden Ring. It's GLORIOUS! Mind-blowing!
I'm not much of a gamer any more and live vicariously through this channel. But I have put in 40+ hours into TOTK so far and have one dungeon left. But I am losing some steam.
My most played game recently was the Metroid Prime Remaster and I only put ~15 hours into that.
Oh wow yeah it really is enjoyable isn’t it? Mark
I'm playing it out of curiosity. Keep thinking how much I miss Link between worlds for some reason 😄😄😄
I love playing this on the Lite…perfect
Weapon durability hasn't bothered me in totk at all. I wonder if it has to do with how people explore. My inventory was full of weapons at all times. Then once you get comfortable with fighting Lynels you have more strong weapons than you know what to do with for the rest of the game
Breath Of The Wild. Now with glue.
It's a phenomenal game. All I'm doing is bombing around getting into scrapes, exploring the map and building WMDs. It's amazing.
I’m addicted to this game and I haven’t even started any of the dungeons. Lol.
The reason why link doesn't have a voice is because he represents the person that's playing him so he has the voice of the person, makes it personal
Yes. Giving him a voice creates distance between us and him. I hope they never give him a voice.
definitely agree that it's worth the extra money. The chasms alone expand the play so much (and the fear! lol)
You can repair weapons using octoroks. They even upgrade those weapons.
Yup, rock octoroks in death mountain region. Just let them suck your weapon by placing it on the ground and stepping back a little. Each octo can repair and upgade one weapon periodically (each bloodmoon I suppose)
My only disappointment is how the core aspects are exactly the same as Breath of the Wild. It's better in almost all aspects but the core remains the same. The Calamity is now The Upheaval, the 4 Champions are the 4 Sages, the 4 Divine Beasts are the 4 Regional Phenomena, you're still hunting shrines and korok seeds, and worse than weapon breaking all the pretty swords have decayed 😢
I think these are fair points. Mark
Use amiibo for decent weapons.
My tears aren’t for the kingdom but for Amazon pre-ordering, still waiting to play this game & doesn’t look like that’ll change until end of June! Bloody Amazon, I was so hyped for this game. Playing Doom Eternal and the visuals seem so smudged, gameplay strange. Also Metroid Prime , forgot about saving system and having to kill the same enemy’s over and over again to move forward - I want TotK!
I thought eternal ran incredible well in the switch