The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

2023-2025

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"The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" is an epic action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch. As the latest instalment in the legendary Zelda series, this game continues the beloved saga of Link and Zelda, bringing players into a rich and expansive world filled with mystery, danger, and discovery.

Set in the mystical kingdom of Hyrule, "Tears of the Kingdom" follows the aftermath of a catastrophic event that has torn the land asunder. A dark force has shattered the tranquillity of Hyrule, and malevolent entities have emerged from the shadows, spreading chaos and despair. The once-thriving kingdom is now a fragmented realm of floating islands, ancient ruins, and dark, foreboding landscapes.

Players take on the role of Link, the courageous hero chosen by destiny to restore balance to Hyrule. Equipped with a new arsenal of powerful tools and abilities, Link must embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind the dark force threatening the kingdom and to reunite the scattered fragments of Hyrule.

Key Features:

• Expansive Open World: Explore a vast, interconnected world that spans from the highest floating islands in the sky to the deepest underground caverns. Each area is filled with secrets to uncover, puzzles to solve, and enemies to defeat.

• Innovative Gameplay Mechanics: Utilize new gameplay mechanics that allow Link to manipulate time and space, interact with the environment in unprecedented ways, and harness the power of ancient relics. These abilities add depth and variety to combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving.

• Compelling Storyline: Unravel a captivating narrative that delves into the history and lore of Hyrule. Encounter familiar characters and new allies, each with their own stories and quests that contribute to the overarching tale of redemption and hope.

• Challenging Dungeons and Bosses: Navigate intricate dungeons filled with traps, puzzles, and formidable enemies. Face off against powerful bosses that test your skills and ingenuity, each requiring unique strategies to defeat.

• Dynamic Weather and Day-Night Cycle: Experience a living world where weather conditions and the time of day influence gameplay. Adapt to changing environments and uncover hidden opportunities that appear only under specific conditions.

• Customization and Upgrades: Collect resources and craft items to enhance Link's abilities, weapons, and armour. Tailor your playstyle by choosing from a variety of upgrades and customization options.

• Stunning Visuals and Soundtrack: Immerse yourself in the breath-taking visuals and atmospheric soundtrack that bring the world of Hyrule to life. The game's art style combines the series' signature charm with stunning graphical fidelity.

"The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" offers an unforgettable adventure that blends exploration, combat, and storytelling in a seamless experience. With its rich world, innovative gameplay, and emotional depth, this game continues the legacy of the Zelda series, providing both longtime fans and newcomers with an epic journey that will be remembered for years to come. Join Link as he faces the greatest challenge yet and strives to bring light back to a kingdom shrouded in darkness.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 1 - We head to the depths with Zelda to investigate the strange goings on down there, only to be beaten back by an agressive strong force. In order to find Zelda when we awaken, we must find a way into the Temple of Time and to Hyrule.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 2 - We head to Hyrule Kingdom and meet Purah, as well as lose Epona and complete more Shrines.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 3 - We head to Hebra and to the Rito village where we discover a large storm. We Meet Tulin and head upwards in search of the cause of the storm,

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 4 - We make our way through the Stormship Ark activating the cogs needed to open the main hatch on deck. We stopped short of that and continued finding some shrines and discovering new areas on the map.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 5 - We took on the Stormship Ark's boss, taking major fall damage straight away!!! Wrong button pressing!!! Then went to explore more and complete more shrines, also finding a strange Map Room. What treasures is this pointing too?

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 6 - We head towards Death Mountain and Goron City as well as exploring more shrines and opening another Sky Tower. We also unlock a couple of memories, detailing the events of the past.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 7 - Seeking out more shrines and skyview towers, we stumble upon Kakariko Village!

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 8 - Heading to the frozen lands of Lanayru, we come face to face with the Dragon Naydra! We complete many more shrines and find some Rubber Tights.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 9 - We make our way to more Tears and more Shrines, trying to collect all the Pins we placed...but often end up placing more! 

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 10 - We make our way through the Pinned shrines and even land on another Dragon! Finally we make our way back to Death Mountain!  

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 11 - We make our way up Death Mountain and come face to face with Moragia, which we must defeat by flying! After which we head to the depths for the first time to fine the Fire Temple. Once the Fire Temple portal is active, we continue finding shrines.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 12 - We take on the Fire Temple, unlocking all 5 locks and opening the way to the boss. before the boss we head off to complete some more shrines and come face to face with a few of Hyrule's ancient creatures!

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 13 - We take on the Fire Temple Boss and bring some sort of peace back to Death Mountain. We then venture to Zora's Domain, as well as getting in more shrines.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 14 - We compete some shrines and then head back to Zora's Domain and follow clues as to the whereabouts of the King and the mysterious land of fish as talked about in ancient text.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 15 - We make our way through the Zora Waterworks and into the Water Temple where we turn all four faucets on in an attempt to clear the sludge away. 

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 16 - We finish off the Water Temple Mucktorok Boss then head out to explore and open up the surface and sky maps for the last two area's of Hyrule, also taking on some big enemies.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 17 - We make our way to Gerudo Desert, completing some Shrines along the way. Once at the Gerudo Desert we sneak in to the women's shelter where we learn more of what is happening.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 18 - We follow the mural clues and manage to open the Lightning Temple where we face an unexpected attack.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 19 - We enter the Lightning Temple and receive word that we need to active four batteries. We head through the Lightning Temple solving the puzzles in order to activate the platform that takes us to the boss.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 20 - We take on Queen Gibdo in the Lightning Temple before heading to some more shrines and doing a few side quests.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 21 - We head to a number of shrines and despite collecting many of the Dragon Tear's, we start the Dragon Tear quest with Impa. We collect the final 2 Tear's which opens up a 12th Tear. We also head to several Shrines.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 22 - We head to the last Dragon Tear and meet the Light Dragon where we very quickly land on it and obtain the Master Sword. We then head to a couple of Shrines in order to gain another Heart Container.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 23 - We head to a number of shrines on the quest to complete them all! One shrine involves having to defeat a Frost Talus!

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 24 - We head out to a number of shrines on the quest to complete them all! 

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 25 - As part of the Shrine Quest, we have to head to Korok Forest, where we find the Great Deku Tree in distress. We need to jump down the Deku Tree's throat and into the Chasm to rid the Great Deku Tree of the Gloom that has taken hold! 

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 26 - We head out to a number of shrines on the quest to complete them all! 

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 27 - We stumble upon the Great Abandoned Central Mine and come face to face with Master Kohga who wants a new secret ability, lost for the ages, that we find down there!

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 28 - We complete a few more shrines, head down to the Depths, and then complete a few side quests.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 29 - After discovering a strange mask earlier, we head back to it, following the beam of light that takes us to the Construct Factory where we build a Construct Body for Mineru. After the body has been built, we head to the Spirit Temple to face of against a Seized Construct in a one on one boxing match!

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 30 - Upon discovering the location of a Sages Will we head to the Island only to find King Gleeok is guarding it! 

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 31 - We end up chasing Zelda all over the castle, each time we get close a wave of monsters spawns in.... seems like a trap!

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Played on the Switch - Part 32 - We catch up with Zelda in the Sanctum where we find...it's a a trap! Ganondorf releases an army of phantoms!