100
Giovanni Colantonio
Digital Trends
“I’m not just a tourist draining another beautiful open world of its resources, but an archaeologist out to unearth centuries’ worth of history buried beneath (or floating above) Hyrule.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Massive Open World
- Innovative Tools And Abilities
- Puzzle Filled Environments
- Engrossing mythology
- Fantastic exploration
- Welcome twists to the formula
Points of Contention
- Low Frame Rates During Complex Battles
- Complicated controls
- Occasional performance struggles
- Weapon durability and melee combat are still clunky and frustrating
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics100
Will Greenwald
PCMag
“The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a masterpiece of a sequel that instantly joins the ranks of the best Zelda games of all time.”
90
Julian Benson
TechRadar
Tears of the Kingdom expands on Breath of the Wild with a larger world and innovative tools that enable inventive problem-solving. Despite occasional performance issues during complex battles, the game's depth and creativity make it a standout sequel.
