THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: TEARS OF THE KINGDOM (First Thoughts) - Happy Console Gamer

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review/first thoughts is an upcoming 2023 action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. A sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017), Tears of the Kingdom retains many aspects of its predecessor, including the open world environment of Hyrule, which has been expanded to allow for more vertical exploration.the protagonist of Tears of the Kingdom, is joined by Zelda and is opposed by a malevolent force that seeks to destroy Hyrule.
Tears of the Kingdom was conceived after ideas for Breath of the Wild downloadable content (DLC) had exceeded its scope. Its development was led by Nintendo's Entertainment Planning & Development (EPD) division, with Breath of the Wild director Hidemaro Fujibayashi and producer Eiji Aonuma reprising their roles. A teaser for the game was shown at E3 2019 with a full reveal at E3 2021. Tears of the Kingdom was initially planned for release in 2022 before being delayed to May 2023.
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[@SuperNumber83]

I'm not "playing" the game. I'm "living" the game. Only small breaks for life necessities. I'm really loving Tears of the Kingdom.

[@xxxs8309]

Indeed

[@jonr7364]

job?

[@Felix-Sited]

@@jonr7364 I'm thinking of calling in sick tomorrow to continue playing. I might blame COVID or some other shit.

[@SuperNumber83]

@@jonr7364 Weekdays. I'll be back at work tomorrow.

[@fishyperil2153]

Wisely took 2 weeks off from work for Totk. After 3 days I'm not in the slightest disappointed by this decision

[@hellsong23]

Next gen visuals really do a lot of the heavy lifting for the majority of developers in capturing your imagination. This games scope, scale, style, creativity and attention to detail are in another league from everyone else. Quite possibly the best game ever made.

[@lc3212]

Agreed. I do agree that the graphics feel lacking due to the switch hardware but even with a few moments of slowdown (I must be lucky idk I know others have had issues with framerate but it’s only happened to me a few times so far) but as you say the gameplay and world itself just gives me a feeling I miss about games. Like I told my older brother (who got me into Zelda when I was little) I will mess up on a puzzle with the physics and usually I would get frustrated but here in totk it just feels so natural have so many possibilities. I can’t say it feels like the best game of all time but I do agree it should be considered one of the best. I just love the freedom in the game. Honestly I’m one who tries to do the story before side quests and I just can’t do it I keep seeing things I want to check out lol. The ultra hand. Fuse with the weapons and ascend just add so much to how you play the game compared to breath of the wild love ya.

[@mylene-with-a-spatula]

agreed

[@simonrockstream]

okay bro

[@RobC1983]

They made somehting very few can do, make a sequel of an already masterpiece and make it better....It is just magical.

[@kr1me2000]

Well Breath of the wild is a very bad game but tears of the kingdom is okay, its not amazing like link to the past or ocarina of time but its worth buying on sale !

[@exvalos6402]

That 20 fps framerate is definitely magical

[@domitabs]

@@exvalos6402 sure. Go play Forespoken in 60 fps/4K resolution. I am sure that is really important for the game to be good.

[@kr1me2000]

@@exvalos6402 franerate is not the biggest problem, its the gameplay

[@Punkpsychobilly]

@exvalos6402 That’s my issue with Nintendo at this point. They’re 2.5 console generations behind already. I was hoping that there’d be an upgraded Switch released with TotK, but no. Nintendo has really lost me over the past 3-4 years. They’re just as lazy as EA at this point. I’ll play this game but there’s no way it’s competing with any modern open world RPG. Diablo IV is going to be where it’s at.

[@ChadHuffman-eo7zy]

The game is AMAZING! I’m playing like crazy. I put my 8yr old son on it, and his imagination was immediately engaged. He was figuring things out differently from me and we were talking and ribbing each other about it. This game is just blowing my mind. I’m loving the physics, and all the new abilities. Stupendous!!!

[@matthewpinder4279]

It's an unbelievable experience. I cut down trees, stuck the trunks together and monkey climbed up to reach a shrine. I'm still not sure if that's what I was supposed to do, but it worked. Incredible level of freedom.

[@themailman3331]

This game is a masterpiece. It’s a generational title. Hard to put into words just how amazing this game is.

[@dustymofo917]

@Matthew Dawson most people do, FIFA, Madden, CoD double their sales every year, no matter how much DRM and microtransaction nonsense they add to it

[@themailman3331]

@Krypto121You said your standards are different, almost hinting that you have higher standards. But yet compliment f*cking Ubisoft of all companies and the marginal differences in their annual cash grab that is AC.

[@eirie93]

TLOU REMAKE SAY HELLO

[@raskolnikov6443]

@Matthew Dawson not at all. TOTK is great.

[@shawnp4155]

This game is the most expensive and overblown time wasting DLC in gaming history.

[@ItsRMFL]

So rare so many people feel this game is a masterpiece just a few hours in. I just left the tutorial area and I'm blown away. LoZ is the greatest video game series IMO

[@rain1676]

I can’t get into Zelda games. I’m so terrible at solving puzzles

[@zeldafreak1975]

Facts

[@wootsat]

What this team has done, with botw and now totk, is truly astounding. It's a remarkable demonstration of what you can do with a video game. The visual art, the mechanics, the music, the storytelling. The pinnacle of artistic bliss. So good.

[@NoThanksnothanks]

It’s a masterpiece. Hands down.

[@Bajso84]

Botw was no masterpiece by any stretch. Totk however, is.

[@gabrielmpaguiar07]

The story telling really? As much as the game is great overall The temple stories where pathetic at best

[@craigachuff6087]

Being able to pick up a log and raise it and put it back down then use the new ability to rewind time and jump on it to raise your self up on top of a cliff or whatever is awesome.

[@pinguman13]

Genius!!!

[@byteblok]

I like the fact that you can just jump down any well into a cave, or ride falling debris back into the sky. There is so much to explore, it's great.

[@csciacchitano]

Really respect that you didn't rush to get a video out on release day just for the sake of it. This is clearly a game that deserves a long, thorough play through.

[@NerdyNickTV]

The beauty of this game is that every direction is the right direction. I've played over 10 hours so far and I have done nothing except get lost in Hyrule (in a good way). No doubt in my mind this will wind up becoming solidified as one of the greatest games of the decade! Also, want to mention that this game took botws idea of "if you can think it you can do it" to a whole new level. The fuse ability is singlehanded the most impressive thing about this game so far. The fact that everything meshes together so nicely is unbelievable from a technical perspective. I would've loved this game to be on hardware with more horsepower but I'm genuinely impressed with how well the switch is doing. This game is the perfect sequel so far because it's familiar enough coming into it but also the formula has been expanded on in many good ways. Excited to see what else this game has in store!

[@parasolo89]

Almost except for the Depths :P

[@Tb0n3]

I'm not sure "every direction is the right direction" since the difference between red and blue bokoblins at 4 hearts is huge. They kind of gate off where they want you to go with stronger enemies at the beginning.

[@livinlicious]

You can cheat 99% of the game with Ultrahand and zonai capsules. It's almost ridiculous. You can also skip 99% of the game. Nothing is really worth to get. You get almost everything via the main quest. The Bosses and the dungeons are a joke. The final boss is laughable. Everything is a gimmick. It gets old fast. Here is your piece of truth.

[@kubasniak]

@@livinlicious so you say you beat the game already xd?

[@tdotran]

I can’t stop thinking about the game. Played it for a few hours last night and I’m just in love with the game.

[@bokymijic873]

Yeah same cant wait charge switch play again

[@cinemaslayerreviews4130]

I've played about 9 hours or so so far and I honestly think it surpasses Breath of the Wild-BOTW is an incredible game, but all the new abilities and the possibilities of being able to fuse and create almost anything you need to help you out is just ridiculous and I think the whole thing with caves and dungeons and that underworld area just makes Tears so damn BIG! Loving it so far!

[@Jr-wv1ct]

Howarts legacy is better than zelda tears of the Kingdom

[@cinemaslayerreviews4130]

@@Jr-wv1ct I haven't played it, but I've heard that Hogwart's is really good too-I might get the switch version when it comes out soon.

[@guccidonbuzzflightyear4440]

@@Jr-wv1ct I would be so pissed if that was true because that hogwarts game was a waste of money super boring

[@oa8945]

​@@Jr-wv1ct hell nah 😂

[@MilesWilliams88]

It's absolutely better than BotW so far. I loved BotW, but it had a good amount of things that I didn't like. The enemy variety was atrocious. I'm only like 10 hours in TotK and I've seen almost as many new enemies that I saw in all of BotW. Even just small things like being able to drop an item out of your menu when you open a chest is an upgrade. I wish you could fuse more than one arrow at once, and I wish you could fuse weapons in the menu. Besides those very small nitpicks, the game absolutely rules.

[@MadPanicGaming]

I'm having a blast with this game, but it is MASSIVE when you factor all three elevations, plus all the collectible items, 152 shrines, side quests, main quests etc. It's a bit overwhelming at first but once you start exploring and using the new gameplay mechanics comfortably, it's insanely fun. Oh, and some of those puzzles are some serious head scratchers.

[@woolybear]

5 or so hours into it and it's simply mind blowing. BOTW was and still is my favorite game of all time, I can't wait to finish TOTK and see where it stands! I think we've indeed reached the apex of graphics for the system and yes they recycled the sound bits from BOTW but it all feels right and organic as this is a direct sequel to it. The gameplay and physics are off the charts and so is the world-building.

[@livinlicious]

It's BOTW second quest. It's the same game. Just everything again with different abilities. The Ultrahand makes 99% of the game design obsolete, you can cheat any dungeon, puzzle, everything. No chest is worst anything. The main quest is ok, but the World gets old fast.

[@Jacester1324]

@@livinliciouseveryone loved BOTW so lol

[@raskolnikov6443]

@@livinlicious I disagree

[@blakefenslerjr4858]

​@@livinlicious no that's just you lol

[@metuswrath8077]

​@@livinlicious bro I agree, everyone else love the same thing bc theyre sheep. Who prolly buy the same T shirt

[@zach--m]

I’m not sure it will ever capture the pure magic of my first time playing through Breath of the Wild… I don’t think anything can, but it’s been an amazing experience so far

[@XpRnz]

Same here, so far about 20 hours in and must say, apart from alot of great new content it's sometimes a 'been here' feeling, but nonetheless good to be back.. can't wait to see how the story unfolds next.

[@whateverwithalex9083]

I'm in the weird case where I played botw super late, like 2020 and I absolutely loved it, but I watched it a lot online bc I originally never intended to play it, so the magic was lost. So to an extent this is experiencing the botw magic the first time, i don't know how to describe it lol.

[@themailman3331]

Man, I love all the negative comments about this game being DLC. And they come from the same f*cking morons who buy the newest COD every single year. You guys are the best.

[@thelastdragon5551]

Or NBA/FIFA games.

[@Svendjo_DK]

The addiction is real! I can’t stop playing!!

[@catatonic165]

Majora's Mask has always been my favorite game for the last 20 years, and Tears might actually be the one to knock it down. This game is an absolute masterpiece. Its on my mind 24/7 and if im not playing it because of life responsibilities, im ITCHING to hop back in as soon as possible. I havent had this feeling in years. It really is a special game

[@infinitecurlie]

Same lol. MM and OOT have been my favorite 20+ years. I even have a tattoo of Majora's mask on my chest but TOTK has knocked them down....And now I need a TOTK tattoo lol.

[@catatonic165]

@@infinitecurlie Ive been working on a zelda tatoo sleeve for the last few years and Im definitely adding totk to it.

[@frealish6622]

Im in the same boat. MM is my favorite game ever but this might take the cake

[@socman002]

@@Wario1382 Not to sound pessimistic, but to my knowledge, there is been an outrageous amount of time, thought, and energy placed into the development of this game, and the end result appears magical. There is rich detail, a world of new adventures, depth beyond measure, and exploration to no end. Perhaps us gamers have lost the art of appreciation.

[@SirFragalot]

When I first started the game, I will admit I was thinking this is good, but it plays like Breath of the Wild so I had this feeling of will I truly fall in love with that game again. The more I played it however, the game really showed it's true colors to me. This isn't just a sequel to Breath of the Wild, this is taking everything that made BOTW a masterpiece and making it, it's own unique thing. Tears of the Kingdom in my opinion is the greatest open world game ever that is not a RPG or a Grand Theft Auto game.

[@TjmHackedThisdevice-s3h]

What makes you think TOTK is not a RPG? There are many RPGs that are live action and not turn based. There are also RPGs where you only play as one character through the entire game. It has a pretty huge story line, bigger than a lot of classic RPGs I've played.

[@trailduster6bt]

Ive played at least 5 or 6 hours so far and I’m still in the intro area with the 3 shrines. Its so much fun just to explore, I probably will take a couple months to finish the main story. Definitely feels like its worth the higher price tag over standard switch titles.

[@michaelmyersplays4992]

It’s not next gen tho stop being a fanboy

[@zach--m]

@@michaelmyersplays4992 Not sure if you’re being sarcastic but “next gen” means nothing at this point

[@raskolnikov6443]

@@michaelmyersplays4992 what about it being a very good game? Next gen is irrelevant. Many games are “next gen” and suck. What kind of weird criterium is that even?

[@mikeuk666]

​@@michaelmyersplays4992 only fannoy here is yourself self projecting your cope 😅 what a 🤡

[@slaingirlfound]

@trailduster6bt You are right on point and no matter what gen this game is it’s a masterpiece!!

[@Silvergun_Raven]

I love how many people are enjoying the game! I'm going to wait a bit this time, as I'm playing other games in my backlog and no way I'm going to finish Tears before Final Fantasy XVI releases next month. I'll most likely start Tears of the Kingdom in the Fall when it won't be so hectic with releases haha!

[@Manthathasspiderlikepowers]

My exact situation. I really wanna play and am kinda suffering from FOMO but no way I beat this before FF16 which I got the collectors edition for. Plus I’ll be playing diablo with friends as well. Too many games not enough time

[@silvania1989]

The game isn’t going anywhere so you can play it when you’re ready. I played Breath of the Wild 2 years after it came out🤷‍♀️

[@HallowedBeThyGame]

Beyond excited and as I’m playing it, I’m astounded they made such a stellar sequel. I’m in love!

[@takf.gaming7751]

I just started the game, and I am hooked. The atmosphere, gameplay and story intrigue right from the beginning. Can't wait to play through this adventure!

[@TimBrice7]

Yeah man I’m in a similar mindset. Breath of the Wild quickly became my favorite game of all time. I adore that game and am really enjoying this one as well. I loved the almost Indiana Jones feel to how it started. I’ve really enjoyed seeing others celebrate the release as well. I haven’t seen a game launch like this in a very long time. It just brings me great joy to see everyone so excited and then Nintendo just delivers another great experience. This is an absolute triumph of a game.

[@chrislavallee333]

I've already put 15 hours in and plan another 1500 hours just to scratch that exploration itch.

[@drycell183]

This game has captured my imagination. It’s so much fun building different things to complete tasks. It’s magical.

[@fixNdil8]

I'll admit I didn't have the highest expectations going into it. I didn't think they could make a game as good as BotW. This game is an absolute masterpiece. It is mind blowing. There is no other game ever that can match the puzzle solving in this one. This is easily game of the year. I thought BotW was the best game ever made. I haven't played it long enough, but I'm getting the feeling that TotK may actually be better.

[@wcjm1579]

I had this preordered and now I just got the ability to go up through things… The Physics are so amazing!¡!

[@Mindblazter80]

The intro blow me away. Fantastic! Then I was little skeptic to this fuse ability, but after some puzzle I really liked it. Im just at Purahs mission in the beginning but I love the game already. Everything feels bigger and more complex. ZELDA HERE I COME!

[@Widgerber]

I could not pick my jaw up off the floor through the first few hours. The opening sequence gave me chills, and the constant introduction of new elements blew my mind. It's crazy to think that Nintendo just released a game that makes Breath of the Wild look like a proof of concept, or tech demo. Now I just need to remember that ascend exists.

[@davidf1211]

Love all your videos, Johnny! I look forward to them every Sunday. Binging your channel and watching my fav episodes over and over last year got me through a very rough year. Especially the episodes with Rob and friends. I loved the one where Andrew's brother told the origin story of Phantasy Star and the epic camping road trip to get it. Man those were simpler times, weren't they? Anyway, I can't get into zelds on switch. Too puzzle heavy for this guy. I like a little puzzle but not that much. I was definitely looking forward to your review of it though because I love hearing your passion and excitement. Also, your story of your rough year helped me a lot as well because of your honesty and willingness to he open and show weakness. I needed all the help I could get last year. I'm glad things got better for you and they're slowly getting better for me too. A grateful fan,

[@deangulberry1876]

One nice surprise was: the stables still had my horses from BOTW! I guess it used my BOTW save data. That’s the level of detail and caring that make people love these games.

[@theretroinggamer1630]

Every sunday I watch you Johnny and seeing this pop up got me excited. The more I play this game the better it gets. Its amazing! It almost feels like too much at times. There is so much to explore. Its insane

[@GlaucioRSem]

Funny how some KZbinrs and the gaming media overall says the very same things about this game like it's a press release. Examples "it's a masterpiece", "I was playing in the other room but had to come to this room to record this video", "The game won't bore you", "The graphics don't blow me away", "It's pretty much the same as the previous" etc. It's just another open-world game of a saturated genre.

[@icebergthegamer]

I’m about 4 hours in and I’m loving it. The game feels so massive and I just scratched the surface. Can’t wait to play more. Just wish it didn’t drop Mother’s Day weekend, as I’m preoccupied lol

[@Modiggidy790]

Same here.

[@Tony-so1zl]

Same!

[@richardingram2374]

I’m really enjoying it,once I got back down to land level I was finding it a bit difficult with crap armour and weapons and a lack of real direction. But while I don’t remember BotW being this hard at first I’ve started to enjoy the challenge of starting out in TotK now.

[@gogosegaga]

Picked this up and loving it. The team developing these zelda games are top tier second to none maybe only to from software.

[@divinations00]

Can’t wait to dive deeper into this game! BOTW is my favorite game of all time and my few hours into TOTK already has me feeling like this is going to be right up there too. These mechanics just open up an entire well of possibilities that I feel like hours will go by with ease. Hope you have an excellent gaming week ahead of you!

[@dougtaylor420]

Great game Botw.Bit the boss fights weakened my overall experience. I already appreciate the better story and Gannon scenes in Tears than Botw.

[@Lilith-sv9rq]

70$ DLC

[@divinations00]

@@Lilith-sv9rq it’s actually a brand new game, and I don’t know you! Hope you have a great week!

[@xanderskullion]

I played 6 hours and it felt like 20 mins this game is good!

[@gregdickson4767]

I have a weird approach to the BOTW/TOTK style of gameplay. Once I'm out of the main area, I literally run around the whole world and hit every tower to unlock the map, while unlocking fast travel on shrines during and after the process. Basically, I'm making it so that I dont get lost and so that fast travel to various points is always accessible. Then I'll do as many shrines as I can to beef myself up, as I love doing all the puzzles one after another. Then I usually resource hunt for a bit, then start tackling the main story/main dungeons. Then I clean up with any shrines and side missions I've missed before finishing the game. I wonder if anyone else plays in a similar way, or if it's just me 😅

[@needlesandsonics5819]

Lol that’s what I’ve been doing. Getting every tower I can see unless it’s in too inhospitable weather, find the stables, shrines (not doing them just setting the fast travel), and towns. Then go out and get as many materials as I can for use and sale. I don’t know where I’ll go next I’m having a lot of fun fighting in this game because it’s not as easy as it was in BOTW. Probably start some quests if I don’t get distracted.

[@leehellam9719]

I do both games this way too!

[@rizzynp]

Best part of every Sunday - A new HCG vid ❤

[@Ishin69]

congrats on 300k subscribers johnny! keep doing what you're doing, you're definitely one of my favorite people on here!

[@IrieIslandGaming]

The game is absolutely amazing!

[@jamiemorgan3649]

This game gives me vibes of when I played Ocarina of Time back then. This feels like the modern day OOT.

[@mookiestewart3776]

I’ve heard a few reviewers reference ocarina as well. They also said there’s a bunch of nods to ocarina through the game as well . That’s pretty cool

[@guineveredawn]

Thank you for this non spoiler review … I won’t get my game till Tuesday but I’m even more excited to play it after your review

[@TwoEyesOpen]

I'm still working through Breath of the Wild (I didn't get a chance to play til this Christmas) but I can't wait to go to TOTK once I'm done with it! Thanks for the thoughts Johnny, Happy Mother's Day Kim!

[@rigbyrib100]

Massive Zelda fan here (I have finished every Zelda too) and I am loving the game but Iam worrying this game is to massive! Its took me 10 hours just to get to the first Temple! If i didnt have a wife and kids and chores that needed to be done this wouldnt be an issue but at this rate its going to take me a long time to get this finished!

[@javiersolis6652]

I’m on the same boat as you man 😂

[@rigbyrib100]

@@javiersolis6652 it’s crazy I was walking through a canyon for an hour trying to get out 😂

[@Fanto_Sir]

I'm the same but just savouring the experience

[@-SunGod-]

I like the large world and how you can climb everything in BOTW, but I still like Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker better in almost every other way.

[@mezomoza7]

Thank you for your interview with (Game On Network) youtube channel, I enjoyed it a lot, please do more of such long interviews

[@sorv5790]

I'm going to be the antagonist here, sadly. Well, not really. I don't hate the franchise, it's just that it moved on without me 30 years ago ever since OoT. I tried and couldn't get into BotW either. 3D Zelda as a whole never worked for me. Of course, I respect the franchise and I'm glad it's still delivering what people want. That fusion mechanic is impressive, to say the least. My GOTY will likely be Diablo IV or FFXVI but I wouldn't be surprised if it turned out to be Diablo. Time will tell. Hope you enjoy Tears of the Kingdom, people!

[@jameskozy7254]

Its definitely inspired by ghibli. Princess mononoke- The cursed arm Laputa- the sky islands and giant cloud/storm Nausicaa-The underground areas full of spores

[@TheLegendofLeo]

I’m completely hooked and loving almost every moment. Combat has been improved to make it so much more fun. Creative solutions to problems exist in all facets of the game. You articulated a bunch of the same feelings that I’ve experienced. I’m looking forward to sharing my own gameplay with the world this time around. Everyone can do everything differently!

[@Christmasko]

I've played it for 20+ hours and I just saw my first dragon tear and let Sidon join me on exploring that light in the middle of a lake it's that big and I'm absolutely here for it

[@KillRideMasterJ]

I'm just FLOORED that they took Breath of the Wild, and made it seem like a stepping stone to this... WOW! It still feels like BOTW came out yesterday! Thanks for your review John!!

[@vintatsh]

It's such a wonderful and rewarding game. A true highlight for me is the audio design, from the wind blowing through the land to the clanging noises of your sword. Coupled with the comprehensive physics system it makes this world so believable. I've never felt so immersed in a video game, amazing attention to detail. It's hard to describe but contrary to other games it feels like a "complete world" where assets have a function and can be interacted with instead of just being placed there to look good.

[@patricknilsson4360]

It remind me on how I felt when Baldur’s Gate 2 was released (yeah I am that old). It was an improvement, and better in all parts, but the first feeling of WOW wasn’t there. This is the same. Baldur’s Gate saga is my nr 1 gaming experience of all time and BotW is a close second. With TotK released, it may become my favorite saga. The new one is massive and so far, about 15 hours in, it is increadible. The one thing I do need to say that gets overlooked of all the things you can do, the story is just magnificent. The scenes just blows me away. The reviews are correct.

[@johnedwards5575]

BOTW meets Portal 2. Quick tip… when using ultrahand trying to rotate objects… use ZL. It’ll autorotate flat, making it significantly easier to rearrange as needed. It won’t do everything, but a good option.

[@battfinkz]

This game just keeps getting better and better, every hour in seems better than the last. So far, it's a damn masterpiece

[@mikevisby8744]

I love how you can create perfect creations to solve the puzzles or do like me and create a complete mess to hobble through. I still don't know how most of my creations worked.

[@davidcornetta2918]

Love it and been waiting for your first thoughts!

[@HairyVR]

I can't believe I woke up at 3pm today, Spent the other day just playing Tears and Wow it is a Masterpiece!

[@Srcn1126]

Its been great so far also have to say the intro sequence to me was so well done and especially being able to play it on the midnight launch it felt extra special.

[@Jakco808]

I cant wait to get a switch this summer to play this. Always loved Zelda. Glad to hear you talk about games as always

[@potatoeOnRooftop]

I have to say it's kicking elden ring from my personal throne. That pull, that excitement, the adventure. The sheer amount of possibilities. Im absolutely in love with it. Came here to see what you have to say and now I'm off playing it ❤️

[@thestuff10]

Kim: "Soooo, welcome back to another episooooode."

[@vexmyth0clast]

The only other game that has given me this sense of intrigue, discovery and awe is Elden Ring. This game is absolutely phenomenal in every way.

[@issacdragon3834]

yea but elden ring doesn't look and play like shit lol. plus it doesn't even run 30fps and 30fps is already shit.

[@ryanbarry34]

​@@issacdragon3834 mate it's a handheld switch zelda game, who cares its not 60 fps 😂

[@issacdragon3834]

@@ryanbarry34 umm many care. 30ffps feels like shit. it's really bad for gameplay and makes games feel like jank.

[@Nicarand]

@@issacdragon3834 You sound fun.

[@ryanbarry34]

@@issacdragon3834 lad stop chatting nonsense, BOTW didnt need it did it. You've never played the game, and would never play the game. You have plenty of 60fps twitch sticks to play. We are enjoying our 30fps building simulator 🙏

[@CAVlogs121]

Been playing all weekend. This is the rarest of games that is even BETTER than the hype. It’s AMAZING!

[@grahfkarate1799]

Still in the beginning area but I’m getting the same feeling as BOTW. A sense of adventure I never got from any other game. Nintendo did it again!

[@neoku84r.p.g93]

This game is amazing. It seems like they got a good balance of story and exploration in this game.

[@OMGpandemic]

Been waiting for your first thoughts video on this! I like it more than BOTW, which I loved.

[@alexpopowski1318]

The lead up to acquiring the first Tear… just a great build up, the music and atmosphere. There’s a moment where it shifts to calm for a second then you descend into rage again. Hard to explain without spoiling it. It’s just great.

[@RetroGamingGoose]

I was so excited for this game and its met all my exspections ! absoultly loving it at the moment

[@MikePSN09]

😢 I have yet started BOTW. Yet I got TOTK as a birthday present. I been busy with working and volunteer work lately plus visiting my mom in a nursing home since my father died. But at 52 years old I need to get back on mile never ending gaming backlog. Because I love escaping reality and going into a world of gaming, which does truly help my anxiety and depression I suffered last 22 years. Great video John. You and Kim have helped me get back into games. Like Zelda , Ys, and Dragon Quest. I keep wishing for a remastered version of the original Dungeon Explorer 1& 2.

[@BrooklynBornn]

I am absolutely adoring this game !!!! The puzzles can be a bit much they are crazy ! But I’m getting through it . The desert puzzles make you use 100% of your brain lol

[@neon-idol2538]

Didn't go to the desert went to the mountains instead with the rito, man those puzzles 😂

[@BrooklynBornn]

@@neon-idol2538 lol the puzzles are insane I had to look on KZbin for some and I just sat and thought to myself I would have never ever ever figured any of this out lol

[@neon-idol2538]

@@BrooklynBornn the cool thing is, there are so many ways to solve them it's like brilliant 😂

[@espen6722]

I'm about 20 hours in right now. I feel this game is a good sequel. I have been able to have quite a few funny moments just in gameplay, either in building things or combat. I'm looking forward to how the rest of the game goes. I'm also looking forward to hear what your final thoughts will be Johnny. Have fun in Hyrule.

[@christophermccord8164]

Great show… look forward to a Sunday afternoon and a new episode! Loving tears of the kingdom… just landed in Hyrule and can’t wait to explore… 😊

[@TerraWare]

Breath of the Wild is amazing. Even though I've had it for a few years now am just playing through it right now on PC on an oled ultrawide monitor. It looks so freaking good and is one of the best games I've played so far I love the sandbox and the creativity it inspires. TotK looks like more of the same and than some. Can't wait to get into that next.

[@whyis_hehere6638]

i am so happy i stayed away from spoilers this game surprised me with so much stuff its unbelievable

[@chrisw8069]

Glad you are enjoying it. I miss old school Zelda.

[@DeTintasyPixeles]

Dude, this game is out of this world. Mechanics and creavity are overwhelming. Have a good weekend Johny!

[@TheBodhiisattva]

I have been watching your videos for 11 years now i really appreciate your content and your personality thank you very much.

[@davidcornetta2918]

I didn’t get too overwhelmed with BOTW, but the hugeness of TOTK has me feeling it a bit. After BOTW, I knew what Nintendo could do, but I still wasn’t ready for what they have done.

[@axis7903]

It’s a little daunting totk, botw is linear compared to totk

[@paulohenriquefarias6938]

100% relating to this video, Johnny. All my friends went to Kitsilano beach yesterday (which was swamped) and I haven’t been to the beach yet since I was exploring Hyrule lol

[@dcomposed1336]

Definitely lived up to its lofty expectations...amazing game!

[@JGRICH61]

Same vibe for me… I was almost scared to start it! Now I’m working my way through it at a very casual pace. Might still be going this time next year.

[@chrisburrows9021]

Happy for all the Zelda fans out there. But as I thought with BOTW, I think this is one for the Nintendo fan boys. It's not as good as the hype unfortunately and all this stuffs been done elsewhere but better. Its slow, your weapons break too easily and it just becomes a bore.

[@sandman8920]

Where has this been done elsewhere? That’s stupid

[@kubasniak]

TOTK is my first ever Zelda to play. I'm still in the first area and it's mind blowing and fun how much already content there is and I found it's only like a prologue to the real vast open world and a great amount of content. Enjoy it so far very much.

[@OriginalMasters]

Zelda: Virtual Builder. Looks good, but we think the series needs to go back to more straightforward adventuring.

[@jackreed36]

Great video Johnny! I have the game, but haven't had the chance to play it yet. I love your enthusiasm for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. It makes we want to play it even more.

[@MouseKeyboardPlayer]

It did not live up to my expectations, to me it felt like a huge expansion or DLC if you will. It didn't have the same magic BotW had. I liked it, but it's nothing special imo.

[@icebergthegamer]

Feels much more than DLC am an. Just the building aspect alone makes it so good.

[@CCKaraoke]

It is surely summering in Vancouver right now. 🔥

[@Fanto_Sir]

It's not just a masterpiece, it's a Renaissance ❤

[@Fanto_Sir]

@UnjustifiedRecs it revives and surpasses ideas from the previous game. That IS the definition of a Renaissance 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@FadedHolySoldier]

Honestly I stop playing breath of the wild because those stupid shrines had frustrating puzzles. So now you're telling me there's even harder puzzles on this one too?!! I think I'll definitely pass on this one. I cannot for the life of me Staind puzzles that frustrate my mind

[@james441]

Top 2 games I’ve ever played and it ain’t #2

[@walkerdrae]

Pretty dope so far. Been really enjoying it. Definitely taking my time with it and soaking it all in. Loving discovering stuff. Like I didn't know the game uses info from your old save. My horses are already in the stable which shocked me.

[@rosstee]

I didn't know about the save info thing. I played BOTW on Wii U which I've now sold, so I won't be getting any benefits from my old save.

[@seid82]

Talk about overhyped…

[@cora5864]

It's not overhyped. A ton if people have the same mindset and views. Just because you don't like doesn't mean it's being Overhyped. You can say the same thing for Elden Ring but the reviews an scores speak for themselves.

[@hartfantom]

Who hurt you?

[@seid82]

@@cora5864 Okay fanboy.🤣

[@JamesGowan]

Bought a Nintendo Switch OLED & been playing BOTW for 3 months getting ready for TOTK! It’s so fun! Glad I’ve gone back to back with these two! Extraordinary time and I’m only 10 hours in! Have not found my first dungeon

[@rafaelchavez5559]

to me is revolutionary because of creativity and we don't need 4k, just a good game and story