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SHINE_GET_64 05/11/23 8:08:01 AM #1: |
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For the first time in over 6 years and brand new mainline entry in the Zelda series is upon us. No longer held back by the Wii U hardware is the direct sequel to Breath of the Wild just more of the same or does it add enough new elements and surprises to stand toe to toe with the best of the them? Is Thicc Daddy Ganondorf just the boost the game needs to put it over the top? Are there actual dungeons this time? Does the Triforce show up?! Is 30FPS and 900p on Switch games still as acceptable in 2023 as it was in 2017, especially in a world where we have things like the Steam Deck? Maybe some of the these reviews will answer those questions.maybe not! Early on we got a 97% average through just 56 reviews so far. Well see how it evolves as more pour in, but wanted to get the topic up early since its destined to be a huge release. IGN 10/10 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an unfathomable follow-up to one of the greatest games ever made, somehow improving upon it in nearly every way be that with simple quality-of-life improvements, a genuinely exciting story, or wildly creative new building mechanics that make you rethink what is possible. It both revamps old ground and introduces vast new areas so immense it somehow makes me wonder if Breath of the Wild was actually all that big, with an almost alarming number of tasks to complete, mysteries to discover, and delightful distractions to keep you from ever reaching that place you naively thought you were headed. Nintendo has followed up a triumph with a triumph, expanding and evolving a world that already felt full beyond expectation and raising the bar ever higher into the clouds. Gamespot 10/10 When I think of the Legend of Zelda series, I've always thought about transcendent, mythic moments: pulling the Master Sword from the pedestal in A Link to the Past, waking the Wind Fish in Link's Awakening, the three major characters representing aspects of the Triforce in Ocarina of Time. Tears of the Kingdom has a moment that matches each of those, and I felt the scope and power of it so strongly that I shed my own tears. As much as I loved each of those pieces in Zelda's past, I'm not sure if it's ever evoked that level of emotion from me before. And then, of course, there is the story you write yourself through gameplay--when you built a clever machine to cross a chasm, explored a dark cavern with only your wits and a handful of arrows, raced through a thunderstorm on horseback to find shelter. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a canvas for your own creativity, a book to write your own stories, a world to create your own legends. It gives you back as much as you put into it, and beckons you to soar, burrow, engineer, solve, adventure, and explore. Destructoid 10/10 I loved nearly every minute of Tears of the Kingdom. From zooming up into the sky to spelunking in the depths, theres way more to explore here, and I feel like I havent 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 thats not just a perk; its 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. Game Informer 9.8/10 Nearly every encounter, whether puzzle, traversal, or combat, must be reconsidered. It makes you think in new ways. I didnt 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. Digitally Downloaded 9/10 Still, Tears of the Kingdom is a resounding success. The sheer scale and scope of it ought to be a reminder to the games industry that creativity doesnt need the most powerful hardware, and the playful approach to gameplay makes this a rare open world game thats a pleasure to explore and rewarding to immerse yourself within. I hope Nintendo understands that this cant be the Zelda formula forevermore, and the next one will be an all-new and transformative experience again, but I also dont begrudge the company the desire to take a second crack at what made Breath of the Wild so special to so many people. Screen Rant 5/5 Stars If it's time to move on from the Tears of the Kingdom Hyrule that's now spanned two games, it hasn't overstayed its welcome. The memories this game is capable of creating just ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LightningStrikes 05/11/23 8:13:40 AM #2: |
Dang I was making this. No surprise to see it reviewing so well after the leak but still incredible reviews that only RDR2 and Elden Ring have gotten close to since BOTW released. Wild that they managed to top it. --- I just decided to change this sig. Blaaaaaaargh azuarc ... Copied to Clipboard!
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GANON1025 05/11/23 8:14:07 AM #3: |
Gamers rejoice! --- I find it kinda bussin, I find it kinda cap That the dreams in which I'm dying are the ones that kinda slap ... Copied to Clipboard!
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HanOfTheNekos 05/11/23 8:14:12 AM #4: |
Hyyyype --- "Bordate is a pretty shady place, what with the gangs, casinos, evil corporations and water park." - FAHtastic ... Copied to Clipboard!
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SHINE_GET_64 05/11/23 8:15:06 AM #5: |
LightningStrikes posted... Dang I was making this. No surprise to see it reviewing so well after the leak but still incredible reviews that only RDR2 and Elden Ring have gotten close to since BOTW released. Wild that they managed to top it.Even though I was at work I came prepared lmao --- https://imgtc.com/i/iJnhdkc.gif https://imgtc.com/i/j45EVGx.png ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LightningStrikes 05/11/23 8:35:04 AM #6: |
Digital Foundry breakdown: https://www.eurogamer.net/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-the-digital-foundry-verdict Looks and runs better than the previous game with only some slowdowns when the physics really get going. Very, very impressive given the age of the Switch. --- I just decided to change this sig. Blaaaaaaargh azuarc ... Copied to Clipboard!
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TomNook7 05/11/23 8:43:08 AM #7: |
fuck yeah 97 --- I'm the original TomNook7 from the old days. The other guy is just TomNook. Know your TomNooks. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Arti 05/11/23 9:01:04 AM #8: |
No Zelda for me, thank you --- http://backloggery.com/articuno2001/sig.gif ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Nanis23 05/11/23 9:04:48 AM #9: |
It's 96 in Metacritic now...BOTW is 97 And this is supposed to be a sequel that improves it in every way? what a fucking joke --- wololo ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LiquidOshawott 05/11/23 9:16:06 AM #10: |
Cant wait for the years of discourse on whether this game is good or not --- I live on, THROUGH THIS SEASHELL! VeryInsane's mobile account ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ctesjbuvf 05/11/23 9:22:01 AM #11: |
Very very hyped --- Guinness Book of World Records is the name of the diary that belongs to azuarc, the winner of the Game of the Decade II guru contest. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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snake_5036 05/11/23 9:29:23 AM #12: |
LiquidOshawott posted... Cant wait for the years of discourse on whether this game is good or notAnother eternity of "waaaah my weapon still break :(" incoming, I'm sure --- You felt your sins weighing on your neck. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ZenOfThunder 05/11/23 9:44:52 AM #13: |
Lets be real, if this somehow was not a 10/10 game (even an 8/10) it would also be just as entertaining as a 10/10 game. Ive been waiting for another mass-scale Nintendo fanbase meltdown since Twilight Princess --- (|| ' ' ||) elite beat agents 2 when . /|_|\ ... Copied to Clipboard!
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pezzicle 05/11/23 10:10:23 AM #14: |
snake_5036 posted... Another eternity of "waaaah my weapon still break :(" incoming, I'm sure there are a lot more valid criticisms than that some people dont like the game, some people do. Everyone needs to get over it --- stop victory lapping around your desk, your chair has rollers, it's not even really exercise ... Copied to Clipboard!
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GANON1025 05/11/23 10:18:39 AM #15: |
pezzicle posted... some people dont like the game Fucked up if true --- I find it kinda bussin, I find it kinda cap That the dreams in which I'm dying are the ones that kinda slap ... Copied to Clipboard!
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INCEPTlON 05/11/23 10:36:15 AM #16: |
Holy crap. They did it again --- FC: SW-8288-8096-1115 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Leonhart4 05/11/23 11:09:01 AM #17: |
96 my something something --- https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq https://imgur.com/89Z5jrB ... Copied to Clipboard!
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firefdr 05/11/23 11:12:20 AM #18: |
97 right now https://opencritic.com/browse/all ... Copied to Clipboard!
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pjbasis 05/11/23 11:15:22 AM #19: |
freefallin --- http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Rakaputra/B8%20Girls%202012/pjbas.png ... Copied to Clipboard!
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UshiromiyaEva 05/11/23 11:15:55 AM #20: |
Sounds like it's still an incredible experience for people who think open world games are valid, glad they'll be able to enjoy it! --- https://twitter.com/OocWTC/status/1348011667976699904?s=19 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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KamikazePotato 05/11/23 11:18:29 AM #21: |
Apparently a Day 1 patch solves some FPS issues the reviewers with a Day 0 build were struggling with Not that it seemed to affect their scores anyway --- It's Reyn Time. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LightningStrikes 05/11/23 11:21:18 AM #22: |
I believe the Day 1 patch was issued a little while back for reviewers. Yes though it is extremely good news about performance, especially in light of how most AAA games have run lately. --- I just decided to change this sig. Blaaaaaaargh azuarc ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Leonhart4 05/11/23 11:22:22 AM #23: |
UshiromiyaEva posted... Sounds like it's still an incredible experience for people who think open world games are valid, glad they'll be able to enjoy it! I'm not even a fan of open world games in general and I think it's great --- https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq https://imgur.com/89Z5jrB ... Copied to Clipboard!
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swordz9 05/11/23 11:27:28 AM #24: |
Reviews were literally never going to be below 90s regardless ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LightningStrikes 05/11/23 11:28:49 AM #25: |
I do wonder if this game will work more as a linear Zelda experience than Breath of the Wild did. Signs are yes. --- I just decided to change this sig. Blaaaaaaargh azuarc ... Copied to Clipboard!
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UshiromiyaEva 05/11/23 11:34:49 AM #26: |
LightningStrikes posted... I do wonder if this game will work more as a linear Zelda experience than Breath of the Wild did. Signs are yes. If I can play this game in a straight line and not feel like I'm getting a bunk experience, I'll be more than happy to try it. I went back to the helicopter after every single mission in MGSV, there are no limits to my depravity. --- https://twitter.com/OocWTC/status/1348011667976699904?s=19 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Leonhart4 05/11/23 11:36:02 AM #27: |
UshiromiyaEva posted... If I can play this game in a straight line and not feel like I'm getting a bunk experience, I'll be more than happy to try it. So you're the guy Kojima made 50 opening credits for --- https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq https://imgur.com/89Z5jrB ... Copied to Clipboard!
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UshiromiyaEva 05/11/23 11:44:41 AM #28: |
And proud of it. --- https://twitter.com/OocWTC/status/1348011667976699904?s=19 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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YoBlazer 05/11/23 11:48:58 AM #29: |
My body is ready. --- Burnin, Blazin ... Copied to Clipboard!
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paperwarior 05/11/23 12:14:15 PM #30: |
Nanis23 posted... It's 96 in Metacritic now...BOTW is 97The industry is still struggling to make a game as good as OoT after all these years --- "God Hand is the ultimate expression of the joy of humanity, specifically the punching part of the joy of humanity."-Shigeru Miyamoto ... Copied to Clipboard!
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pjbasis 05/11/23 12:19:17 PM #31: |
people need to get over ocarina of time already Yes there will never be a game as good again, but that's alright. It's a shame how close they got with chrono cross only two years later though. --- http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Rakaputra/B8%20Girls%202012/pjbas.png ... Copied to Clipboard!
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paperwarior 05/11/23 12:21:54 PM #32: |
Chrono Cross... Well, it's no Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2. --- "God Hand is the ultimate expression of the joy of humanity, specifically the punching part of the joy of humanity."-Shigeru Miyamoto ... Copied to Clipboard!
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GANON1025 05/11/23 12:30:43 PM #33: |
Im hearing this game is based and epic??? --- I find it kinda bussin, I find it kinda cap That the dreams in which I'm dying are the ones that kinda slap ... Copied to Clipboard!
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colliding 05/11/23 2:14:31 PM #34: |
pjbasis posted... people need to get over ocarina of time already more like crappo craps --- while you slept, the world changed ... Copied to Clipboard!
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pjbasis 05/11/23 3:00:06 PM #35: |
colliding posted... more like crappo craps calling the police --- http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr345/Rakaputra/B8%20Girls%202012/pjbas.png ... Copied to Clipboard!
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ZayKayWill 05/11/23 3:43:15 PM #36: |
Meh --- 4/1/2023 - Super Mario Sunshine>>>>Super Mario 64 Not changing my signature until 50 different people tag me and disagree. 1/50 ... Copied to Clipboard!
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TomNook7 05/11/23 5:15:24 PM #37: |
ten more reviews and still 97 lets go --- I'm the original TomNook7 from the old days. The other guy is just TomNook. Know your TomNooks. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Uglyface2 05/11/23 5:24:53 PM #38: |
SkillUp was very complimentary. Here's his review (spoilers at one point, but he makes it very clear when it will happen): https://youtu.be/BQFImTqvW8E ... Copied to Clipboard!
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YoBlazer 05/11/23 5:57:00 PM #39: |
Everyone else in this receipt line is a kid --- Burnin, Blazin ... Copied to Clipboard!
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_Blur_ 05/11/23 6:19:04 PM #40: |
I have an entire week off work after today Let's go --- Feel the sadnesss of the Earth, and I close my eyes. And I'm beyond time now. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Leonhart4 05/11/23 6:39:53 PM #41: |
YoBlazer posted... Everyone else in this receipt line is a kid Ask them what their favorite Zelda game is --- https://imgur.com/WqDcNNq https://imgur.com/89Z5jrB ... Copied to Clipboard!
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GANON1025 05/11/23 6:43:33 PM #42: |
Been hearing a lot of people saying Wintendo lately --- I find it kinda bussin, I find it kinda cap That the dreams in which I'm dying are the ones that kinda slap ... Copied to Clipboard!
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LightningStrikes 05/11/23 7:30:42 PM #43: |
Ive started it. The cutscene the first teaser showed part of is awesome. --- I just decided to change this sig. Blaaaaaaargh azuarc ... Copied to Clipboard!
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KamikazePotato 05/11/23 8:07:36 PM #44: |
I just checked and Skyward Sword Wii has a 93 on metacritic??? --- It's Reyn Time. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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squexa 05/11/23 8:48:32 PM #45: |
KamikazePotato posted... I just checked and Skyward Sword Wii has a 93 on metacritic??? Skyward Sword came out at a weird time. It was made in response to TP's common criticism of having a giant empty world and reviewers got convinced that SS "solved" the problem by making overworld smaller but denser where random enemies can be puzzles (ignore the empty sky). I remember some reviewers got so impressed they thought other games are going to adopt this style. Then Skyrim launched the same month and those takes started aging very badly very quickly. --- congrats to azuarc, our GotD2 guru! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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HeroDelTiempo17 05/11/23 9:31:35 PM #46: |
I mean SS isn't a bad game, it's a polarizing one. Plenty of SS's dungeons are still among the best in the series. They were cooking, they just added way too much bad filler in place of the overworld and it turns out people really like big overworlds, go figure. Also people were legitimately impressed by the motion control tech because it was one of the games that made a big deal about Wii Motion+. That's probably what aged the most poorly. actually more than anything I would call SS annoying. it is like 70% great game and then 30% some of the most obnoxious shit you've ever seen. being an annoying game is way worse than being a bad one. but you can look past it too --- I definitely did not forget to put the 2020 GOTD Guru winner, azuarc in my sig! ... Copied to Clipboard!
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SHINE_GET_64 05/11/23 9:35:15 PM #47: |
My collectors edition did ship out this afternoon and fedex will deliver it tomorrow --- https://imgtc.com/i/iJnhdkc.gif https://imgtc.com/i/j45EVGx.png ... Copied to Clipboard!
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GuessMyUserName 05/11/23 9:46:42 PM #48: |
yeah SS has a lot of great content but also a lot of dumb annoying decisions you have to look passed and for me personally yeah I'm pretty used to looking passed flaws if the game still offers a lot of good. lots of my favourite games are ones I can't suggest to others --- I request affiliated many pipes. Been a bad girl, I know I am. And I'm so hot, I need a fan. I don't want a boy, I need a man. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Sorozone 05/11/23 9:49:41 PM #49: |
SS it the only 3D zelda that I never did a second playthrough of. Yeah, it was good, and had some great dungeons, but I don't want to wad through the mud to get there again. --- https://m.twitch.tv/sorozone/profile ... Copied to Clipboard!
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_Blur_ 05/11/23 9:52:11 PM #50: |
SS metacritic score too low --- Feel the sadnesss of the Earth, and I close my eyes. And I'm beyond time now. ... Copied to Clipboard!
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