The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

2025

puzzle
adventure
action
fantasy
science fiction
sandbox
open world
single player

The story

In this sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you’ll decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Can you harness the power of Link’s new abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom? Now with 240 additional voice memories in the Zelda Notes mobile app, you can experience the game with additional lore!

What it’s like

Wide, sun-warmed Hyrule fields and dark, cavernous depths lit by glowing ore and torchlight, all rendered in a painterly cel-shaded style with soft haze over distant mountains and the cloudy, ruined sky islands hanging above. The palette shifts from lush greens and golden afternoons to the eerie violet-black of the underground and the sickly orange of corrupted zones, with a day-and-night cycle that makes dusk feel like an event. Sound leans on a gentle, looping orchestral score that thins to near silence in wild grasslands, punctuated by the soft clink of crafting, the twang of a bow, and the rumble of hoofbeats. The vibe is wondering and unhurried, a sense of exploration with room to wander, and it suits long solo evenings, a relaxed weekend session, or a sleepy hour with a controller on the couch. Pacing is self-directed: you can drift for hours building contraptions, climbing towers, or chasing a distant landmark, while the story offers a steady, hopeful undertow. Violence is cartoonish and mostly directed at monsters, with brief combat flashes and no gore, so it stays light and playful. It is for players who love discovery, experimentation, and the joy of figuring things out at their own speed.

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