The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

johnny_ultimate · 27-04-2023 11:39am

Totally get and appreciate that BotW - and presumably TotK - aren't for everyone. But we've also had three decades of traditional Zelda-style games, and you could certainly make an argument that the likes of Skyward Sword showed the series struggling to build new ideas on those basic foundations. Don't get me wrong, I'd love an old-school Zelda too and would happily play it - but I'm even happier they've managed to build something new and interesting while staying loyal to the series' exploration-focused foundations.

That's not to say there aren't improvements to BotW I'd also like to see, and may not be forthcoming in this game, or that we're overdue a more traditional, dungeon-focused Zelda game. But what the series is doing at the moment manages an elegant mix between sandbox gameplay and authored content that I think exceedingly few (if any) other open-world games have managed, and that makes me very excited to dive into TotK.

Spooch · 27-04-2023 1:01pm

New mechanics aside, an absolute necessity for me with TOTK will be a decent story. Zelda games have never been the pinnacle of writing, but I had a grá for the story of the 3 main characters, Triforce, Sacred Realm type stuff etc.

I never felt connected to the story of BOTW, the flashbacks never did it for me, and the fact you had to stumble across some of them in the open world meant I completely missed parts of the story when I played first time around.

I'm hoping the restriction on story content for the previews means they've a good story to tell, but part of me is worried that they're tight lipped on story is because they haven't got one........

Mr.Saturn · 27-04-2023 1:54pm

My only hope for the story of TotK was that they sorted whatever the hell was going on with Zelda's voice in the first game, but having heard the previews, we're stuck with this quasi-Renaissance Fair scenery munching.

SuperBowserWorld · 27-04-2023 3:50pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120527745#Comment_120527745

Yep, pretty atrocious. Maybe best to play with Japanese voice and English text ?

Mr.Saturn · 27-04-2023 7:20pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120528279#Comment_120528279

Everyone else does a fine job as bearla apart from auld marble-mouth Zelda.

RobbingBandit · 27-04-2023 10:36pm

Looks like there will be Tears OLEDs available tomorrow in Smyths am still debating whether to buy one or not it looks amazing but €370 is a lot of cash to drop.

https://www.smythstoys.com/ie/en-ie/video-games-and-tablets/nintendo-gaming/nintendo-switch/nintendo-switch-consoles/nintendo-switch-oled-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-edition/p/224651

SuperBowserWorld · 28-04-2023 8:17am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120530050#Comment_120530050

Tears of the FOMO

jj880 · 28-04-2023 8:33am

Unboxing vid: https://youtu.be/BlVSWV7szX4

Unreal looking.

Didnt put video thumbnail as does reveal some some things in case you don't want to see.

CiDeRmAn · 28-04-2023 8:42am

I did the lazy, low-effort thing and just ordered it from Amazon for a tenner less than most of the others.

Sorry, but I'm too old to queue or negotiate with Gamestop

recyclops · 28-04-2023 9:12am

Just went with collect physical copy in smyths, Amazon at 60 had a date range from May 17th to June 5th 🤣🤣

Hopefully carrickmines have it first thing friday morn.

RobbingBandit · 28-04-2023 9:56am

Only the console is out today Amiibo and Game are two weeks time

SuperBowserWorld · 28-04-2023 10:23am

Seems to be loads around. You could keep and sell for a profit later, if it's in good condition.

Next Switch I'll get is the SteamDeck 2.

Just kidding.

Definitely not getting anymore Nintendo hardware until it's needed for new games.

blaa85 · 28-04-2023 1:47pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120530671#Comment_120530671

That video put me at ease. My console arrived this morning, no security seals on the box, and nothing inside the box was sealed either. Thought it was weird but can see other people have asked the same online about previous consoles when I googled.

Lovely looking bit of kit. Not a fan of the feel of the joycons, looking forward to getting the Pro controller. And TOTK of course!

CastorTroy · 28-04-2023 3:52pm

So I guess the real question is Where is everyone going first with their free luggage tag from Smyths?

sligeach · 28-04-2023 4:02pm

Wrong thread.

sligeach · 28-04-2023 4:06pm

Posted in the wrong thread.

SuperBowserWorld · 28-04-2023 4:57pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120532643#Comment_120532643

Hyrule ?

sligeach · 29-04-2023 2:04am

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Dive Into the Unknown

https://youtube.com/watch?v=O2pzSYE7FWY

Dive into the unknown, harness the power of new abilities and let curiosity lead the way.

It's pretty much the same as what we've seen before, just 3 brief bits from a different perspective of scenes from previous trailers. The best one being the Master Sword. It's not spoilery and doesn't show a great deal.

01-05-2023 3:58pm

WARNING: Apparently Tears of the Kingdom has leaked and full spoilers, screenshots, videos, etc are out in the wild now.

Time to delete the internet for two weeks.

ShaneU · 01-05-2023 10:21pm

Yeah it's leaked, people are streaming it

sligeach · 02-05-2023 1:02pm

Join Nintendo in The Leakers of Zelda: Tears of the Shareholders. They'll embark on a perilous quest across the sprawling landscapes of Earth and the mysterious internet floating in the vast skies above. As they seek to locate, discover their true identity and destroy the lives of the Leakers of TOTK. Unravel the truth behind a cataclysmic event that has sent their kingdom into turmoil. An epic adventure awaits!

Rated: Everyone 12+

Grassey · 02-05-2023 1:45pm

Interesting reading some of the threads elsewhere on the leak.

Seems to be the game that BOTW should have been - my expectations are ticking up a few notches that this might be worth the wait!

nedd · 03-05-2023 9:05am

I gave the leak a go last night. No spoilers, It's BOTW+. Only got about an hour in, will give it more time today.

jj880 · 03-05-2023 11:56am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120549279#Comment_120549279

Pleeeeeease post in a spoiler tag if there are dungeons....

nedd · 03-05-2023 12:23pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120549869#Comment_120549869

I didn't make it that far. There are shrines.

I am doing the intro piece, very similar to the part in BOTW where you are given your first powers to use. 3 Shrines.

Grassey · 03-05-2023 12:59pm

From what I've read there are 6 themed dungeons with mini-bosses & bosses in the more classical style needing specific items to complete etc.

SuperBowserWorld · 03-05-2023 3:40pm

Sometimes I wonder if Nintendo did the leak on purpose for free FOMO and advertising.

Not long now. I'd say Smyths have the carts already and just waiting for the official ship/sell date.

Grassey · 03-05-2023 6:02pm

I find Smyths ships 2 days before release, so I'm expecting it Thursday lunchtime.

SuperBowserWorld · 03-05-2023 8:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120551340#Comment_120551340

One nice thing about the Switch is that it still has carts ! I think if you get a later BOTW cart it has all the patches on it. I.e. the bugfixed game is all one one cart and not dependant on Nintendo servers.

blaa85 · 05-05-2023 4:59pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120551340#Comment_120551340

I hope so. I got the RE4 remake on a Thursday from them, but the TOTK OLED arrived on Friday.

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