Breath of the Wild is a classic, but Tears of the Kingdom makes a few changes for the better.
The Switch was a big deal when it first came out, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a big reason why. Fans couldn’t stop talking about it. It was a portable game with the quality of a home system. It had an open world that felt like it went on forever.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has come out now, at the end of the Switch’s life, to sort of bookend the device. This sequel may look like a copy of the first game, but there’s a lot more to it than what the trailers have shown. Many ideas in the Zelda games are better than those in other games, so let’s talk about why.
The Story
In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the story was kind of sad. Link wakes up after a long nap to see that Hyrule is in a mess. Every person he meets has a sad past, especially in the scenes that go back in time.
There are some sad parts in the movie, but they are not as bad. Link must try to save Zelda from danger again, but this time it feels more hopeful. Even though the world is still mostly empty and in ruins, this should make players feel more adventurous.
The Load Times
On both the Switch and the Wii U, it took too long for Breath of the Wild to start. Players often had to wait up to a minute to load back into the game. In the second game, Nintendo found a way to open a secret because it only takes about ten seconds for the game to load.
In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, there will be a lot of fast movement, so this is a great improvement. Also, unlike recent open-world Nintendo games like Pokemon Scarlet/Violet, there aren’t many weird texture problems.
That Sense Of Discovery
Getting out of the cave in the first game and seeing the big world before Link is one of the coolest ways to start a Zelda game, or any game for that matter. But players could only explore the ground because there were so few houses to go into. The most interesting thing about the movie is the sky islands that appear out of nowhere.
But there are also a lot more caves to explore, and the main story has a part where you explore a huge gap. The first game was very big, but this one is even bigger.
The Side Quests
The side quests in Breath of the Wild are fun, but they aren’t as complex or memorable as the main quests in The Witcher 3. They are still not as good as that game in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but they are better.
Importantly, these quest lines are now easier to follow in the journey log, even though some details are still unclear. The most important thing to remember is that even the smallest tasks can be fun when you talk to NPCs, especially near stables. For example, there’s one where a talking Cucco leads to a fun twist at the end after you’ve done a few simple tasks.
Getting Around
In Breath of the Wild, Link has few ways to get around. In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, you can still ride horses, but you can also now build vehicles with a new set of skills. Parts of machines and pieces of wood are all over Hyrule.
If they have the right materials, players can make boats, cars, and even planes out of what they find. In terms of how it works, it feels like a spiritual sequel to Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts. By going to Shrines, players will be able to try out new ideas.
The Puzzles
In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Link can level up by going to those same Shrines. When a Shrine is finished, players get light, which they can then trade for an upgrade to either their heart or their energy. Also, when you open these Shrines, they add fast travel points to the map, which is very helpful.
All of those are great ways to help players level up quickly, but the Shrines are more than just a way to get somewhere. They are fun to get through because the puzzles are as creative as those in Portal.
Weapon Creation
People can build more than just vehicles in Eggy Car game. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has another power called “Fuse.” This power lets players mix weapons and items. A player can connect a spear to a wooden pole, for example, to make it reach farther. They can also put things on shields to make them do different things, like make rockets that shoot Link into the sky.
Also, you can put things on arrows, which gives you a lot more ways to fight and solve puzzles. In battle, it’s more fun than ever to try new things.
A Watercolor Painting Come To Life
At this point in the console age, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a stunning and amazing game in terms of how it looks. It does look a lot like the first game, but if you look at them side by side, you can see small changes. This thing is a miracle because the frame rate is better and there are no more bugs in the surroundings. Also, the load times are much faster.
Taking into account the size of the project, this title could be the best-looking Switch game ever.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom came out on May 12, 2023, and you can play it on Switch.
