Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Review - Kinda Funny Gamescast

[@Darkjediiii]

Having beaten TotK, I’ve come back to this and watched the rest, and man. I was not prepared for that ending. 6 years of waiting and years of teasers and expectations, and they f***ing delivered. I cried tears of the Kingdom.

[@Darkjediiii]

@@rorschach4255 what do you mean

[@dakotabaird]

"I can create anything. I'm creating cars, i'm creating vehicles, i'm creating flying vehicles, i'm creating cars". I get what you are saying but man that was funny.

[@wackojacko1312]

Thank you for this conversation about the game! As someone who wasn’t a big fan of BotW I really appreciate the open discussion rather than a hard review with a score. Thank you for talking about some of the issues with BotW and how they have improved those aspects, this is one of the biggest things I wanted to hear discussed. Always love Kinda Funny’s coverage, great job ,Bless!

[@maddoggnick96]

This is KFG Vol. 2, Episode 177 (Episode 429 overall)

[@MilkPudding]

Gonna stop at 7:40 to avoid any kinds of spoilers. I'll come back for this after I've played the game for some time. Thanks a lot guys!

[@olischues]

Tim’s intro was just the hypest ever

[@Aggro224]

No one cares

[@michael23fly]

Was very hype indeed

[@SuperBrentendo89]

I agree. And I care… regardless of what some other individual in this comment thread falsely claims. 😏

[@olischues]

@@Aggro224cared enough to comment 😂

[@davidb3265]

Who’s here after realizing they uploaded the wrong episode to Apple Podcasts 😂

[@sammatt6678]

Hahaha me

[@DaRkLoRd-rc5yu]

Listened to the start of this and like what i'm hearing. Getting me hyped. But i stopped when bless started talking about what has happened to locations as time has passed as i kind of want some wow moments for myself and i want to keep those questions as i'm exploring as my curiosity in seeing what has happened to familiar places will no doubt influence which direction i explore in. But i'll be back to watch this afrer i've played the first 20 hours this weekend.

[@theclawlives]

I sometimes have a hard time getting myself to get through big, open games like BOTW (Even though I loved it from the start). Blessing did a Breath of the Wylin' podcast with OK Beast that I randomly stumbled upon that helped me hype myself up to finally push to get a lot further into the game and I'm so glad I did. My favorite game of all time! And thanks to you, Blessing, I remember when you came to Kinda Funny and getting hyped because I recognized your voice from Wylin!

[@vagrantender]

I'm the same way. What I find is that I single out one game and only put my focus on that game. I put 600 hours into Assassins Creed Odyssey which I have my own list of reviews and I still consider that to be my favorite open world game of all time.

[@adidaz0018]

​@vagrantender5779 such an amazing adventure game. The kind of game you could pick if you could only take one to a deserted island! So much to see and do.

[@graznardolillo4589]

70 hours in and I have the same little critic, I wish the combat was more fresh with new abilities and ideally a combat skill tree. Also, would have liked a little more enemy variety.

[@bagelgrenade8332]

Crazy that this game came out in a year where it had serious competition for game of the year

[@jk_lol9266]

Story Critique: The new "Champions" motivations for helping you is literally copy-pasted 4 times.

[@sam805236]

My biggest fear of ToTK is the building aspect. I love BoTW, but building isn't something I like doing in games. Can anyone let me know how much the building aspect is integrated in the game? Because from the trailers, it seems it's integral to completing missions/storylines.Btw, I'm asking while I just started the video so it may have been answered already 🙂

[@kennethmckinney6274]

Building is one of the key pillers for the game

[@ScriptZac]

Okay, don't wanna be that guy, but as someone who enjoyed BotW, but thought it was incredibly overrated, I'm kinda worried that this is just a lot more of the same, only with Nuts and Bolts crafting, except we like it now because Zelda is cooler than Banjo, I guess. Like, the dungeons were short, and bad, all the boss fights were bad, the shrines were largely boring and repetitive, the open world was pretty, but felt populated by not a lot more than random enemy mobs, of which there were like 3 varieties, the story was 4 cutscenes in a trenchcoat spread over 100 hours, and weapon degradation was the worst implementation of a mechanic no one likes. Shocked it's 'the best game in the world to so many', but even accepting that people think that, I'm still not sure what this game offers aside from a bigger map, and kart building.

[@TheAlibabatree]

Sounds like its not for you. Not everything is for everyone

[@loganharrison9563]

I gotta say that this feels like a Greg dad moment and is just listening to blessing. Crushing you must, young padawan.

[@SuperBrentendo89]

Awesome Gamescast/Review! Can’t wait to play. But… when do we get to hear about your preview of FFXVI, eh??

[@ModernSurvivor]

Sure you guys know this but the podcast you uploaded with this title is just PS XOXO again

[@ethanchapin5904]

The apple podcast is messed up

[@HiroThatDude]

Blessing if you see this, I have a question. Regarding the similarities of reusing Hyrule from the first game to this one. Would you compare it to how bloodborn old hunters DLC took the same area, but revamped the entire thing because they went to the past. Or you wouldn’t say they revamped it to that extent? Because I’m trying to get a good sense of what do you mean when you say they have more points of interest so that makes me assume that everything is the exact same. Every route is the exact same. However, every major and minor point of interest before probably has overgrown vegetation and different enemy placements possibly new buildings that’s what I’m assuming.

[@lucask9651]

Excited to listen to this but it's a bummer Nintendo was so stringy about codes. I would love to hear a review that's more than just one experience and others asking questions. Maybe down the line? Seems worth it for this game.

[@CasualViewer-t4f]

I’m 7:00 in. I can’t have anything risk having anything spoiled. I’m even more hyped to pick up my copy tomorrow! I’ll be back for this one.

[@nichhustler9313]

If it helps there is a later point in the podcast where they call out that they will talk more openly from that point.

[@danielaguirre901]

When Bless said he was 70 hours in I yelled HOLY SHIT haha

[@warlorddk2070]

For open world games these days 70 hours is the tutorial to be honest...

[@danielcharles3553]

I will be back Bless. Tim asked the question that I was waiting for. Comparing to Elden Ring I will be back in 2 weeks to finish this video

[@shockblast20]

Blessing im happy you loved it. Doing an half day at work today and have a week off to play this gem. Put over 400hrs onto BOTW and still finding stuff.

[@samuelmiriello2414]

The smoke guns are so funny

[@solipsist3D]

Blessing- “they’re powered by power” lol

[@JAIMEGARCIA-gw9re]

Dude is really hyping me up to get a Switch for Tears of The Kingdom.

[@kennethmckinney6274]

Should've gotten a switch long time ago . So many good games to play on it not just zelda

[@tripandfall2379]

Do it man!

[@Maverick.D.]

Just wait for the next console at this point.

[@vagrantender]

My only question is do you start with the master sword or is it back at its spot and i have to grind out hearts again to use it

[@michaelandrews117]

Seems they've improved a lot of the world design and narrative design, but also kind of stagnated on the weapon durability and combat design. Looking forward to getting it, even with some caveats.

[@Raiikengaming]

Hey you guys know that the Spotify episode got uploaded wrong. It’s says Zelda but it’s definitely horizon burning shores review or something

[@TheDubious1One]

I'm coming back. Don't worry Bless!

[@RipCityBrady]

Can confirm there is definitely Lynels in this game 😂

[@MukiMuki688]

The biggest issues with BotW was the lack of legacy dungeons and the combat difficulty, both of which got corrected in TotK.

[@tylerdoucette3194]

I’m coming back. Don’t worry Bless.

[@ConMenRDW]

34:34 clicking off, Bless! I'll be back later to hear more

[@maddoggnick96]

Blessing says to play 4 hours and come back for the spoilerish section of the review, but I didn’t get to that section until about 12 hours in. To be fair, I was very lost, and didn’t know where to go.

[@nintendad8168]

After about a year of botw i felt the same way that it was possibly my favorite game of all time and i absolutely think this looks bigger and better

[@warlorddk2070]

I still think it feels unfinished, sorta indie earky access but big scale. I mean nintendo is a HUGE company with HUGE wallets and stillcant afford proper voice acting? Like sure i can read but when the AAA game industry standard is so much higher with voice acting and polish this game still doesnt deserve to get the review scores it does… Its a great game, but you have to look at what it could have been if Nintendo wasnt cheaping out on us… Sure we can agree gameplay is the most important but when a company like Nintendo cut corners like they were a tiny indie studio, on a flagship title? That is not doing their best… That is not trying to give us the best product they possibly can… That is basically giving us a techdemo, another gameplay idea showcase so they can sell early access copies hoping to finance updates that will polish it to a finished product. But the updates wont come. I would give it an 8 maybe a 9 out of 10.

[@Pigeon_Patrol]

Clickin’ off Bless, I’ll be back soon brother

[@TheAndyCortez]

lololol

[@mrjasonchurch]

I'm coming back don't worry Bless

[@miro9832]

Dope background

[@jfguadar]

Great review! Andy, where did you get your Smash Bros. T-Shirt? It looks dope.

[@TheAndyCortez]

the Yetee!

[@dirizarr]

One of the best intro, great job I felt so hype.

[@Alex-vg7tv]

I’m coming back, Bless, don’t you worry.

[@devinpelech]

My only question is do the weapons still break?

[@OriginalBoondocksXVIII]

Yes. The new fuse mechanic slightly lessens the weight of that though, and a plot reason will probably make you care less about it.

[@ZZZXYZ]

How do they make so much to support this HighTech studio and top talent?

[@olischues]

I’m coming back. Don’t worry Bless❤

[@TheAndyCortez]

crushing it

[@aussienerdguy2972]

What’s this Breff of the Wild game Bless keeps referring to? Does it have anything to do with Ghosts of Shima?

[@dingus2k]

refreshed youtube all morning for this. let’s gooo

[@JohnKellogg]

Why isn’t Pokémon being made with this engine? It seems like this could be revolutionary if they take the things happening currently in Pokémon games and apply this to it.

[@schloon]

Clicking off, but can't wait to play!

[@_JohnC_]

I personally haven't been able to get into BotW, there's just something missing imo (likely the lack of dungeons or that it just never felt like the world was in danger, that I needed to do anything other than run around), and I get bored of the world very quickly. I am excited to play Tears though

[@mattsgonnawakeuup2279]

The audio podcast is actually PS I love you not the review. FYI.

[@NibbleMaster]

I have a Switch lite already and barely use it but for this game, I'm SERIOUSLY considering getting a Switch OLED just so I can enjoy it on the big screen and get the best handheld experience possible. Thoughts KFBFs?

[@War624]

The OLED screen is gorgeous, tbh. Played a demo of Breath of the Wild in Target the other day on their display OLED. Colors popped off so much.

[@NibbleMaster]

@@Tatman2TheResQ I can afford and that's not the issue but just would it be worth it for the better experience? I know it's hard to determine since the game is not out yet. For instance, I played BOTW on TV and would hate to miss that big screen experience but not sure it's worth $350ish USD for just that.

[@TheAlibabatree]

@@NibbleMaster 100% worth it. Playing Botw on the big screen is literally a different experience, and the only way to play that game. I feel so many people didn’t fully appreciate it because they played on the small 6 inch screen.

[@geoafe66]

Hmm, to be completely honest, I wouldn't get the OLED for just one game and towards the end of the generation.

[@gregryan6120]

Looks like a whoopsie for the podcast version. Psily was uploaded instead of gmaecast on podcast apps.

[@Abefroman3]

Well I’m going to get the game now because of KF good show. I hope I have as much fun as Blessing seems to have had.

[@OR3OTHUG]

Y’all uploaded the wrong thing on Spotify. The games cast is playing psily

[@passelofhogs4205]

The day is finally here! I hope everyone gets to enjoy a weekend of totk

[@TheJedHung]

Extremely hyped for this!! I'm coming back don't worry Bless

[@dylangieseler1208]

“Breaf of the Wild”

[@spencercorpuz]

Wait so Tears of the Kingdom IS a prequel?? A prequel to Breath of the Wild?! I couldn't hear, someone talked over Bless when he answered.

[@dannyw1988k]

Did you guys upgrade your cameras or start shooting in S-Log? It looks nice, but a little bit flat on the colour grading.

[@impotenceaura]

Great review guys but I really just wanted a classic zelda game. I'm not a fan of open world check lists or free range sand boxes 😔

[@d0bbs]

My joy-con will never be the same.

[@DaddyGamerFred]

The Blessings Review! LET'S GO!

[@alexfraser4588]

Dropped off at Blessing's warning - once I've played I'll be back!

[@ThePhysicist33]

I'm coming back, don't worry Bless. I want to go in as blind as possible

[@wildpantalonez6508]

What a tease for the ad break!

[@SanjeevVerma-ym6ig]

Loving this game so far

[@tripandfall2379]

Don't worry, with Greg at the helm TOTK will not win GOTY for KF. It'll probably go to a mascot 6 hour experience like Ratchet & Clank that needs a 50GB download on release...... On PS5 no doubt.

[@tjppercussion]

I hope you don't imply this for Spider-Man 2 later this year. I currently love TotK but depending on how differently & surprisingly Insomniac takes the sequel, I can see myself putting more time into it over Zelda

[@tripandfall2379]

@@tjppercussion no if Spiderman 2 can innovate and exceed expectations then IMO it's a true contender. But let's face it, KF has form in this regard. I love Ragnarok but it was PS4 DLC, R&C was fun and forgettable. Both are KF GOTY winners and it's a joke. If you watch this video you can already see Greg posturing to say that the story isn't to his taste. That man prefers movies to games....

[@tjppercussion]

@@tripandfall2379 Ragnarok was definitely WAY more than DLC for the 2018 game, I felt it blew the original out of the water in terms of scope, story, graphically, you name it. I played on PS5 though. TotK currently to me feels more of DLC to its predecessor, though the more I play it the more I realize just how much more than BotW there is here. Still, with a lot of the combat, music & sfx, & map repurposed, it's hard to think of this as a LEAP beyond BotW so far

[@tripandfall2379]

​@@tjppercussionI agree that TOTK doesn't have the same impact as BOTW, being a rare Zelda direct sequel but by every metric TOTK is a better game.

[@michaelstrange5379]

Do I have to play the first? I gave the first 10 hours and got bored, will this be better and keep my attention?

[@Maverick.D.]

Its the same map, but more stuff added to it. If you didn't like the last one, I don't think you'll like this one either.

[@caelanmurie-gq2sj]

2:59 - 3:03 love bless, but the ign reviewer literally said the same thing

[@EveryTimeIDavid]

I’m more excited hearing this than I was with all the preview material they showed. I really hope this isn’t all Minecraft and shit like that, but also relieved to hear there’s much more of a focus on story than BotW. Downloading it now.

[@warlorddk2070]

I take everything he says with a grain of salt when he says a barely voiced game has great voiceacting…

[@EveryTimeIDavid]

@@warlorddk2070 if what’s there is good, it’s good. Playing it now!

[@warlorddk2070]

@@EveryTimeIDavid Bruh XD You cant say in a review of a game that voiceacting is good whe its litterally Ho ho haaaa ho ha hooo 95% of the game

[@EveryTimeIDavid]

@@warlorddk2070 you can. In the cutscenes that have it, it’s good VO. Mercer sounds amazing.

[@warlorddk2070]

@@EveryTimeIDavid So if I made a game that is 100 hours long and its 95 hours of cutscenes and 5 hours of gameplay would say the gameplay was flawless in the review or point out the fact its only 5 percet gameplay XD bruh come on hahahaha

[@NF_Redux]

maybe i should get back to Breath of the Wild. i think my Link is still camped out up on the plateau, roasting some apple.

[@geoafe66]

More of a Playstation and PC player but will certainly be playing this

[@Woolston94]

Felt like an episode of Hot Ones with that intro. So hyped to watch this!

[@szotosan]

I'm coming back. Don't worry Bless. 🙏

[@CooperBarth11]

I have not been this hyped for a game. EVER

[@mackwozney2552]

I’m coming back, don’t worry Bless

[@ClicheSk8r]

I'm coming back, don't worry Bless!!

[@renzosenpai7047]

I'm coming back! Don't worry Bless

[@LuisAndySerrano]

I'm coming back don't worry Bless!

[@sinaito8462]

The set looks great in this one.

[@Allex1342]

Tim is a National Treasure 🎉❤

[@BlatantNinja23]

someone please tell andy you can remap buttons on switch lol

[@A85ramos]

I'm coming back, don't worry Bless

[@Foxxy_Steve]

Seems to correct a lot of my issues with BOTW. May have to try it down the road

[@salmondjoy]

Great job! You guys rock!

[@Keanuplz]

I’ll comeback puzzle papi!

[@ca3dus996]

I'm coming back Bless! Don't worry!

[@bennetthasty7886]

So I bought the BOTW aminos are they compatible to TOTK ?

[@luciddre4m]

I took off the entirety of next week for this game. Can't wait!

[@CasualViewer-t4f]

Nice! I only managed a long weekend but I couldn’t be more excited.

[@thezx5795]

Damn I'm not a huge fan of Botw but I've heard enough to give this a buy. Also to anyone wondering if they should wait for a price drop, trust me, it will never.

[@19KarlMarx]

Breff of the Wild

[@troybooth4620]

Just to let you guys the podcast version plays the ps I love you not this review

[@1RED1]

Imma buy it n play it emulated on my Steam Deck

[@Shabeast]

i cannot express how disappointed i am with you guys not sharing tims reaction to the new transformers trailer man. its not too late.

[@TheRealGarate]

Universal has consistently hit them with DMCA takedowns when reacting to trailers. I cant say for certain this is why Tim hasnt reacted to it but it definitely could be a factor

[@Shabeast]

@@TheRealGarate hes just such a real fan it would have been sweet to share that with him.

[@Paraguai123]

I am coming back. Dont worry Bless

[@user-vb1pt8ww8i]

RIP to my slow ass 2018 switch

[@Mike_L.]

I'm coming back, don't worry Bless.

[@HugoRodallega20]

As someone who couldn't get into BOTW, is it still worth trying TOTK? @BlessingJr