The latest in the Legend of Zelda franchise hit the shelves on May 12; fans already love it. The latest iteration features new powers, new game mechanics, a much larger map, and far more set within the beloved kingdom of Hyrule.
Tears of the Kingdom is a true sequel to Breath of the Wild. It occurs after Link defeats Calamity Gannon as Hyrule seeks to rebuild from the past 100-year trauma.
Hyrule and the gameplay are nearly identical to Breath of the Wild, but the similarities end here. The new game features both a sky world and the depths to expand the map and a plethora of new foes, abilities, and items to collect.
Hereโs what Twitter has to say about the newest release.
I Love This Game
there is no way that’s how i was supposed to do that and that’s why i love this game #TearsOfTheKingdom #Zelda #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/61pB5id0kf
โ Ewan Moore (@EMoore_) May 13, 2023
Itโs only been a few hours, and people already love the game. One of the best parts is that thereโs no โrightโ way to solve many puzzles. The creative options open a world of possibilities.
Engineering
Finally putting my engineering degree to good use.#TearsOfTheKingdom #Zelda #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/a0wF7OgqYe
โ chrysaora ๐ (@chrysaoravioli) May 13, 2023
The new crafting mechanics let you build all sorts of exciting devices. Put that engineering degree to good use!
Itโs All Consuming
Tears of the Kingdom got me by the balls already it seems, Iโve spent 2 hours already just exploring and experimenting in the tutorial area and Iโve only just realised itโs 2am.
This game is probably going to consume me. pic.twitter.com/BEebeG9P9u
โ Toon (@cartoonshi) May 13, 2023
Far too many people spent all night playing the game. The world is so vast and creative, and itโs hard to keep track of time.
You Can Build a House!
Link’s new mobile home#TearsOfTheKingdom pic.twitter.com/x42MvNLJd0
โ WiittyUsername (@WiittyUsername) May 13, 2023
Many people went all in on the new crafting mechanic, building vehicles, robots, and even houses.
A Little Trouble Adapting To New Mechanics
Some people have awesome ideas in tears of the kingdom….I am not one of those ๐ ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ pic.twitter.com/AnVy6sJfEQ
โ Attack The Backlog (@Attackdabacklog) May 13, 2023
Most people love the new mechanics, but it can be a little tough to adapt without hurting your own character, as this player discovered with the unique fuse ability.
Immersive Environment
YOU CAN HEAR THE RAIN HITTING THE PARAGLIDER!!! #TearsOfTheKingdom #Zelda pic.twitter.com/fLRPFWYkWU
โ โด Ike is GAMING (@scorchedprince) May 13, 2023
Developers brought a fantastic job bringing Tears of the Kingdom to life. The environment feels so real. As this player exclaimed, you can even hear the rain hitting the paraglider.
Better than Breath of the Wild
YOU CAN HEAR THE RAIN HITTING THE PARAGLIDER!!! #TearsOfTheKingdom #Zelda pic.twitter.com/fLRPFWYkWU
โ โด Ike is GAMING (@scorchedprince) May 13, 2023
Some folks decided to replay Breath of the Wild in anticipation of Tears of the Kingdom, but this user is glad he didnโt. The game has the same world but expands on it gloriously.
Some are even saying the game is better than the critically acclaimed Breath of the Wild.
So Much Creativity
creative problems require creative solutions #TearsOfTheKingdom #Zelda #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/zKAZQ5p7pf
โ Sauce (@SecretSauce420) May 13, 2023
The creative problem-solving inherent in the game is astounding. Players love developing unique ways to complete levels.
We Have Our Summer Plans!
It’s gonna be a hot Zelda summer. #TearsOfTheKingdom #Zelda #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/7UmAqZyBG5
โ Parker! ๐ฎ (@gameonparker) May 13, 2023
The massive game is going to take a long time to complete. Cancel summer plans. Weโre all good!
Epic Fails
It’s gonna be a hot Zelda summer. #TearsOfTheKingdom #Zelda #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/7UmAqZyBG5
โ Parker! ๐ฎ (@gameonparker) May 13, 2023
It’s gonna be a hot Zelda summer. #TearsOfTheKingdom #Zelda #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/7UmAqZyBG5
โ Parker! ๐ฎ (@gameonparker) May 13, 2023
It’s gonna be a hot Zelda summer. #TearsOfTheKingdom #Zelda #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/7UmAqZyBG5
โ Parker! ๐ฎ (@gameonparker) May 13, 2023
The best part about learning a new game is learning what not to do.
Do You Have Tears of the Kingdom Yet?
Tears of the Kingdom shows us anything is possible with a game. The vast open world and new crafting mechanics invite players to imagine the impossible. If they can think of it, they can build it and make it work in this stunning new title in the Legend of Zelda series.