Returning to Hy-rule, Link must help Princess Zelda protect the world from looming destruction.

The new plot opens up two further areas of the world for exploration- The Depths and Sky Islands while the new Zonai devices allow for the creative crafting of weapons and vehicles.

The good, the game is massive with hours of entertainment in store with adventure driving as you explore new areas. Problem-solving and creativity are encouraged, Link’s newfound ability allows you to create extravagant new tools while the shrines have puzzles to break up combat. 

The world is fun, intriguing, full of hidden surprises and visually appealing on the aging Nintendo Switch platform. Set an alarm if you need to be somewhere, it is easy to get immersed in the game for hours.

The not-so-good, performance can struggle slightly especially when skydiving, you might lose a battle or two trying to wrangle your Sage Companion to activate their abilities or lose an item when those abilities misfire. More guidance could be helpful in some areas, but for those who don’t mind getting lost this only adds an extra sense of adventure to play.

Some players may find the play too close to that in Breath of the Wild, but for others, the chance to spend more time in Hyrule with new exciting quests is most welcome.

Whether you fell in love with Zelda and Link 37 years ago or are new to the franchise, Tears of the Kingdom is sure to please. 4 stars.

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