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Topic The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

nonamesleft

27-Dec-2022(#1)

This topic had many older posts which were moved here:

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Currently has a May 12 2023 release date. That's just over 4 months away. That's not so far, but there isn't that much known about it.

Here's a video that has the reveal trailer and other info that has so far been released.

https://youtu.be/30DPu43_Uko

Is it unusual for such an anticipated title that's only several months away to not have much known about it?

I don't usually follow games along their pre-release stages, so perhaps a lack of info is standard.

Personally, I'd rather a lack of info when it comes to games that I plan on playing. I don't care for spoilers, or to watch every trailer that comes out.

I'd have thought there'd be more out about it though. But again, I don't usually follow along with the progress of game development.

Definitely a game I'm looking forward to though.

bill

13-Apr-2023(#2)

Seemed like mostly cutscenes, so hard to get much intel about gameplay.

I'm pretty sure I saw a spoon, though.

BloodPuppetX

13-Apr-2023(#3)

I'm just glad the sky looks to be packed with lots of stuff. That huge sphere might be a dungeon location also.

BloodPuppetX

13-Apr-2023(#4)

Here's a breakdown of things shown in the trailer:

https://www.nintendolife.com/features/zelda-tears-...

There were actually multiple airships shown, so I guess that probably isn't a dungeon location.

KCPenguins

* 13-Apr-2023(#5)

The wing suit in that world could be a lot of fun.

BloodPuppetX

13-Apr-2023(#6)

Just saw this on reddit, which confirms different types of Gleeoks:

https://www.reddit.com/r/tearsofthekingdom/comment...

KCPenguins

* 13-Apr-2023(#7)

BloodPuppetX wrote:

> Just saw this on reddit, which confirms different types of Gleeoks:

> https://www.reddit.com/r/tearsofthekingdom/comment...

Did you watch the video linked later in that thread? Shows a new commercial with a little more gameplay. I haven't been this hyped for a game in a long time, and am tempted to buy digital as well so I can preload for early access and prevent any fighting over who gets to play it.

Direct link to leaked commercial:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qJXAKzcBKho

That last new scene I had the exact same reaction as the little girl, and pretty much confirms korok puzzles are back.

KCPenguins

* 20-Apr-2023(#8)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EToly_XqTdw

This would be awesome if it were real, even in digital only form. Nice job by the creators.

nonamesleft

* 20-Apr-2023(#9)

KCPenguins wrote:

> https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EToly_XqTdw

> This would be awesome if it were real, even in digital only form. Nice job by the

> creators.

That was great. Thanks for sharing.

That part with the vehicles was really good. They got the design great compared to the official trailer.

They even put the cost of the bundled Gameboy system 😆

flamingtoastjpn

20-Apr-2023(#10)

BloodPuppetX wrote:

> Another preorder bonus, this one limited to 5000 apparently:

> https://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Legend-of-Zelda-Tea...

Honestly, I hate this new limited bullcrap trend

The gold banner actually looks pretty good, the non-limited black one is more ehhh

I may find a reseller for the spoon and fork though if they aren’t too pricey, those are hilarious

BloodPuppetX

20-Apr-2023(#11)

I cancelled my pre-order with the gold scroll. I saw some posts on Reddit of people having their orders updated to include the scroll. So hope my cancellation went to someone that actually wants it. I'm fine with the Collector's Edition. I'm just ready for the game to release, and the OLED next week!

bogo

21-Apr-2023(#12)

yep! I have the OLED coming as well, and my wife actually preordered it for my birthday lol. can not wait!

nonamesleft

21-Apr-2023(#13)

BloodPuppetX wrote:

> I cancelled my pre-order with the gold scroll. I saw some posts on Reddit of people

> having their orders updated to include the scroll. So hope my cancellation went to

> someone that actually wants it. I'm fine with the Collector's Edition. I'm just ready

> for the game to release, and the OLED next week!

Nice of you. Hopefully it went to someone who will put it on their wall and appreciate it.

BloodPuppetX

26-Apr-2023(#14)

Lots of previews coming out. Koroks are back, and the Fuse stuff looks very interesting.

BloodPuppetX

26-Apr-2023(#15)

Flying looks so fun:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=by5eycWi1q4&pp=ygUUd...

bogo

26-Apr-2023(#16)

previews look really good.

also interesting testing going on with regards to durability. sounds like you can un-fuse and re-fuse items to weapons to reset the durability. if they don't take that out, that could shut a lot of people up

BloodPuppetX

26-Apr-2023(#17)

bogo wrote:

> previews look really good.

> also interesting testing going on with regards to durability. sounds like you can

> un-fuse and re-fuse items to weapons to reset the durability. if they don't take

> that out, that could shut a lot of people up

You can also drop weapons now when your inventory is full, instead of having to throw it.

bogo

26-Apr-2023(#18)

BloodPuppetX wrote:

> bogo wrote:

>> previews look really good.

>> also interesting testing going on with regards to durability. sounds like you

> can

>> un-fuse and re-fuse items to weapons to reset the durability. if they don't take

>> that out, that could shut a lot of people up

> You can also drop weapons now when your inventory is full, instead of having to throw

> it.

hadn't seen that yet...that's nice.

i also REALLY hope that you start the game with the traveler's medallion. you got that really late in the first game but it will be really helpful with the trial and error of the sky islands to have that handy

BloodPuppetX

26-Apr-2023(#19)

And here's a comment on reddit about dungeons:

https://www.reddit.com/r/tearsofthekingdom/comment...

Feeb

26-Apr-2023(#20)

I may play this one if that’s true. Honestly not interested in more BotW.

bogo

26-Apr-2023(#21)

other things:

Cooking:
-you can now carry cooking pots around with you as inventory...but they break after one use
-there is a recipe card database. cards get added when you make a dish for the first time

Building:
-apparently you can save your build designs...LOVE THAT. I think it will be fun and novel to create some cool things, but i know it will get tedious after a while
-There is an additional power (icon is three purple hands) that streamlines the ultrahand ability...but they can't talk about it yet

KCPenguins

* 26-Apr-2023(#22)

BloodPuppetX wrote:

> And here's a comment on reddit about dungeons:

> https://www.reddit.com/r/tearsofthekingdom/comment...

This does not confirm dungeons in the traditional sense. The area(s) could easily be as shallow as the divine beasts, a shrine variant, an arena battle, trial, etc.

BloodPuppetX

26-Apr-2023(#23)

Treasure maps:

https://www.reddit.com/r/tearsofthekingdom/comment...

bogo

26-Apr-2023(#24)

BloodPuppetX wrote:

> Treasure maps:

> https://www.reddit.com/r/tearsofthekingdom/comment...

the sky islands really do remind me of Wind Waker. this just doubles down on that

KCPenguins

26-Apr-2023(#25)

bogo wrote:

> BloodPuppetX wrote:

>> Treasure maps:

>> https://www.reddit.com/r/tearsofthekingdom/comment...

> the sky islands really do remind me of Wind Waker. this just doubles down on that

To me it's what Nintendo wanted the Skyward Sword world to be at that time. I like the return of treasure maps, and I hope they return the traditional shovel.

Side note: Wouldn't that piss the internet off, returning digging? They also need to return fishing.

KCPenguins

27-Apr-2023(#26)

https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/zelda-tears-of-th...

An interesting POV on TotK. Spoilers obviously.

Shane12m

27-Apr-2023(#27)

Previews are out and they are sounding very positive

KCPenguins

28-Apr-2023(#28)

2 Weeks to go!

nonamesleft

28-Apr-2023(#29)

KCPenguins wrote:

> 2 Weeks to go!

Been waiting for this game for a long time. Really looking forward.

PizzaTheHutt

28-Apr-2023(#30)

Oh boy, it's out there. Be careful of spoilers over the next 2 weeks.

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nonamesleft

* 28-Apr-2023(#31)

PizzaTheHutt wrote:

> Oh boy, it's out there. Be careful of spoilers over the next 2 weeks.

> {imgt}https://i.imgur.com/YEZPmh3.jpg 512 666{imgt}

That string of letters at the bottom of the label doesn't look standard. Maybe it's a demo cart or showcase version or something?

I'm definitely going to try to be careful about avoiding spoilers.

KCPenguins

28-Apr-2023(#32)

It's a European version.

nonamesleft

* 28-Apr-2023(#33)

KCPenguins wrote:

> It's a European version.

But even then, those four A in a row? It looked unusual to me. But I just looked up Breath of the Wild. And the letters are very similar.

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I guess that's just the combination of letters they chose. Threw me off though. 3DS games for example, would go something like PNR-JTE-EGAE (I made that up, but it would be similar). The quadruple letters on the Switch cart seemed unusual to me.

Maybe Nintendo was saying "this game is really good, it's above AAA" :)

Feeb

29-Apr-2023(#34)

Stacks of the TotK switches at retailers. I’ve seen 12 today out with the girls.

BloodPuppetX

29-Apr-2023(#35)

Now that I have it in my hands, it actually looks pretty nice. I don't really notice much difference with the screen, but the extra memory is nice.

BloodPuppetX

29-Apr-2023(#36)

Imagine being this poor guy:

https://www.reddit.com/r/tearsofthekingdom/comment...

Feeb

29-Apr-2023(#37)

BloodPuppetX wrote:

> Now that I have it in my hands, it actually looks pretty nice. I don't really notice

> much difference with the screen, but the extra memory is nice.

I thought the new screen looked much better on certain games- monster hunter and Metroid- but almost not noticeable at times as well.

BloodPuppetX

29-Apr-2023(#38)

Well, I've only played Trinity Trigger on it so far. And that looks like a 3DS game. Looking forward to playing TotK on it!

MrBean

29-Apr-2023(#39)

Got my OLED console, from Target.

Not only did they smack a giant red sticker on it, but there's multiple holes/dings on the box. Glad these didn't sell out.

nonamesleft

30-Apr-2023(#40)

MrBean wrote:

> Got my OLED console, from Target.

> Not only did they smack a giant red sticker on it, but there's multiple holes/dings

> on the box. Glad these didn't sell out.

Do you have a local Target? Maybe bring it over with your receipt and ask to exchange it for an undamaged one.

BloodPuppetX

1-May-2023(#41)

Some people are streaming the game today. Actually saw a video on YT and the guy was in the first shrine. Someone on reddit claims they have been watching someone on discord, and that the dungeons and underground areas are massive.