Hype for “Tears of the Kingdom” was astronomical after “Breath of the Wild,” which received rapturous reviews upon its 2017 release. Link scales the side of a mountain in "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom." From Nintendo of America/YouTube In an appearance on NPR, the Guardian’s video game editor Keza McDonald said that the game “lets you mess around with everything that you can find in the world.” That kind of open exploration and creative freedom is new for “Zelda.” There are other surprises in terms of gameplay and Link’s new powers. Link sets out to find her – and to once again save Hyrule from one of its most prevalent threats.īut oh! Zelda has some surprises up her billowy sleeves: In the last trailer before “Kingdom’s” release, Zelda is seen wielding the Master Sword, Link’s famous weapon, and says ominously, “I know why I am here – it’s something only I can do.” Maybe she’ll be the one to save her kingdom? In its perfect-10 review, IGN said the plot is taken in “buck wild” directions at some points, with reveals and plot twists that would shock even the most devoted “Zelda” fan (the typical plot is: save Zelda, defeat Ganondorf, repeat). Link, now a knight of the kingdom of Hyrule, just got done saving Hyrule in 2017’s acclaimed game, “Breath of the Wild.” But just when he thought he could hand up his green tunic, super-villain Ganondorf returns to wreak havoc, taking the wise Princess Zelda with him. Link takes to the skies in "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom." From Nintendo of America/YouTube
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