The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom transcends the notion of a mere sequel. While its predecessor, Breath of the Wild, encouraged players to discard conventional gaming norms, Tears of the Kingdom invites you to completely erase those norms from your memory. Almost immediately, you’ll find yourself re-evaluating your fundamental beliefs about the mechanics of open-world gameplay.

Link’s innovative Ultrahand feature arguably introduces the most intricate gameplay, enabling you to construct vehicles such as boats, aircraft, and even robots using the resources found throughout Hyrule. Additionally, the Fuse ability allows you to merge your weapons with virtually any item in the environment, including random materials and even bananas, if you’re feeling particularly inventive. You can manipulate time to reverse the position of objects and ascend mountains in mere moments—truly a game-changer!

The world of Hyrule has also transformed. Your journey begins on the Great Sky Island, a vast landmass suspended high above the lush landscapes of Hyrule. Beneath lies a shadowy underground realm, where navigating through the darkness becomes an adventure in itself.