An Overwhelming Review of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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  • @BeatEmUps
    @BeatEmUps  Рік тому +186

    "ZELDER" | My YOUTOOZ (Limited Time Only) - youtooz.com/products/beatemups

  • @thomasknapp6434
    @thomasknapp6434 Рік тому +1723

    Honestly, the most amazing part to me of Tears of the Kingdom is simply that it is POSSIBLE. When you have developers across the industry wondering what witchcraft and sorcery you used to make a game of this scale possible on technology equivalent to a 10-year-old tablet, you have done something magical.

    • @mackers_855
      @mackers_855 Рік тому +92

      So true. Mad when u see developers for PS5 and Xbox Series X in their previews highlighting what the new power does for creativity and freedom for new games and the Nintendo does this. Other developers need to start playing catch up

    • @Kanoog
      @Kanoog Рік тому +8

      I mean, you are correct, the Switch is a tablet haha funny to think of it that way.

    • @ItMeJayB
      @ItMeJayB Рік тому +13

      But to be realistic it’s not even close to a 10 year old tablet. those things sucked in 2013

    • @thomasknapp6434
      @thomasknapp6434 Рік тому +14

      @@ItMeJayB Turns out you are correct. The Tegra X1 that the Switch uses was released in 2015. So, 8-year old technology. My bad.

    • @jacklike2526
      @jacklike2526 Рік тому +1

      @James-zw7byno you couldn't

  • @Foolsome
    @Foolsome Рік тому +322

    I find the way you reviewed this game to be extremely unique and innovative as you described each of the heights of TOTK with seamless transitions. I can definitely tell that type of exploration where you can traverse between heights is one of the things you appreciate the most about the game.

    • @mathiasnielsen9967
      @mathiasnielsen9967 Рік тому +1

      Amazing review! Best I have seen of any game!

    • @eugenioperezrondon
      @eugenioperezrondon Рік тому +1

      FRR

    • @curtislevey7639
      @curtislevey7639 Рік тому +2

      I found this review of Woods review of the game to be extremely unique and innovative

    • @DragonHeart613
      @DragonHeart613 3 місяці тому

      You look back at when Wood in his video where he went to the Switch launch when he was living in Canada at that time originally stating that he sucks at doing reviews & now look at him. He truly has grown & evolved as a reviewer. Every single review he's done since than has only gotten better & better. Proud of him.

  • @cosmiccat4706
    @cosmiccat4706 Рік тому +216

    I just noticed that at the start of the game you have 30 hearts total, and by the end of this game you have 38. This to me implies Link surpassed his limits in order to beat Ganondorf, which just further adds to my love of this game.

    • @rifatbobos
      @rifatbobos Рік тому +16

      His arsenal also improved, whether his weapons or his friends. Back in BotW he fought all by himself and did not receive a direct help. Also spoiler alert :
      His Master Sword has been healed and made even better by Zelda, at the final battle he technically fought alongside her. I also love how the 4 sages all resembled the Champions in BotW

    • @killaknight12
      @killaknight12 Рік тому +2

      Yeah, by the end my Link felt AND looked like an Elden Ring superboss with max hearts, the fully enhanced Depths set, a Silver Lynel Dusk Claymore and a Lynel armor Hylian shield. I thought Ganondorf was going to cry, but then he pulled the no u with his transformation and health bar.

    • @KagomeYasha023
      @KagomeYasha023 Рік тому

      I also realized that in the start of the game he was already wearing his new champion tunic that is hidden in the throne room to find later

    • @Nobddy
      @Nobddy Рік тому +5

      @@killaknight12bro when Ganondorf’s health bar kept going up I was like “oh no.”🫣

    • @sashmcflash1
      @sashmcflash1 Рік тому

      I beat the game before I even had 2 rows of hearts. I was going out of my way to find shrines.

  • @toaopeyton
    @toaopeyton Рік тому +175

    Timestamps:
    Intro - 0:00
    The Start - 7:05
    The Abilities - 12:09
    Overwhelming - 31:10
    Zonai Devices - 51:41
    One Complaint - 54:47
    The Story - 58:18
    Zelda - 1:02:25
    The End - 1:04:16
    Special Thanks - 1:05:34

  • @cosygracegames
    @cosygracegames Рік тому +114

    This review was a “1 hour of wanting to play this game all over again”, it was sooo amazing! I always love woods enthusiasm of this series and this is literally the best review! Now I gotta go play

    • @litothegoat7
      @litothegoat7 Рік тому +2

      I swear me too because I have nothing to do man lol I swear I’m thinking of starting a new game now

  • @HeroVibes
    @HeroVibes Рік тому +209

    This is, by far, the best review of anything I have ever watched on UA-cam. Phenomenal job, Wood. 🙏❤️

  • @YouVSMeTV
    @YouVSMeTV Рік тому +101

    I don’t know why, but UA-camrs who make documentary reviews are just the best.

  • @UniversalJuan
    @UniversalJuan Рік тому +79

    One of your best vids you've ever done, hands down. The Purah nod was inspired! Could feel the excitement, the hype, the respect, and the love. I love this game too. Thank you for this, Wood. Brilliant!

  • @LegendaryChris2
    @LegendaryChris2 Рік тому +280

    What an absolute masterpiece of a review. Completely loved this! Wood channeling his inner NakeyJakey, writing a great script while adding in his unique and wacky stream of conciousness jokes had me rolling laughing while the actual review content made me so excited to play this game. Phenomenal job, Wood.

    • @YouTubeChannel-iq5to
      @YouTubeChannel-iq5to Рік тому +3

      You a real person, bro? You sound like AI lol

    • @LegendaryChris2
      @LegendaryChris2 Рік тому +8

      @@UA-camChannel-iq5to sorry you don't have enough friends to be able to tell the difference, bruh. lol

    • @sarahselzer1459
      @sarahselzer1459 Рік тому

      Haha. So true.

    • @50zezima
      @50zezima Рік тому +2

      ​@@LegendaryChris2It always bugs me how people can't tell the difference between AI and human speech. I'm like, for real dude? Do you even go outside?

  • @flexoffender5997
    @flexoffender5997 Рік тому +70

    I hit the credits at roughly 300 hours.
    It was a breathtakingly spectacular adventure, that somehow managed to take a world that I already fully explored and make it fresh again. The story was amazing for what it provided and I loved it. The new mechanics that carry Link throughout his journey were interesting and felt great to use. The amount of objectives and stuff to do was overwhelmingly great. Minor issues like the sage's abilities being cumbersome or the sky islands not being as fleshed out as I had hoped meant nothing after diving deep into the abyss that is the depths, or taking so much time to build and experiment with my contraptions. Clearing all these caves in search of bubbul gems and neat outfits, grinding out ruppees to deck out my house. The list stretches on for miles. It was amazing. I can't even put the experience into words. Just wow.

    • @jodscience3741
      @jodscience3741 Рік тому

      Not to mention the ending. This game is more than just a game. It is the first time a game felt like a work of art.

    • @Bigchubbyboy
      @Bigchubbyboy 7 місяців тому

      @@jodscience3741my johnson is 10 inch black varietal. I maybe give your wife a new experience bro

  • @gabrielike1370
    @gabrielike1370 Рік тому +157

    Beat the game this week at 80 hours
    It’s such an amazing game. The approach of the final boss and the boss itself is something that will stick with me forever. It’s a cinematic experience

    • @hi12345m
      @hi12345m Рік тому +3

      me to at 80 hours lol but like a couple weeks ago

    • @ruiiur2694
      @ruiiur2694 Рік тому +10

      imagine not having 160+ hours already
      (i totally dont)

    • @hi12345m
      @hi12345m Рік тому +5

      @@ruiiur2694 only i have like 255

    • @wade_23
      @wade_23 Рік тому +12

      ​checking in with 575 hours

    • @ahhcmon9604
      @ahhcmon9604 Рік тому +7

      Seeing all the things people are building and doing in tears of the kingdom makes me feel intimidated by it it seems to big and I just can't get up to getting started in it I still haven't started it I had it since launch day

  • @jacytodd
    @jacytodd Рік тому +35

    The cinematography of this review is amazing. I really appreciate the work to script and then record the transitions between the ruins, forest/creek, and cave you filmed at. I agree with your review and have been looking forward to seeing it.
    The one liners in this are great and too many to count!
    Now that you’re done with it, Wood. Take a nice long break and relax a bit!

  • @kanyethetinycardboardcutou8871
    @kanyethetinycardboardcutou8871 Рік тому +60

    Timestamps 🏰
    0:35 Intro
    7:05 The Start
    11:58 The Abilities
    31:00 Overwhelming
    51:30 Zonai Devices
    54:37 One Complaint
    58:08 The Story
    1:02:26 Song: “Zelda” (Written by Wood Hawker, produced by Erek Ladd)
    1:04:23 The Story (continued)

  • @DoktorKumpel
    @DoktorKumpel Рік тому +54

    This is a really great review. Two things I'd like to add:
    - revisiting old towns and places wasn't boring but it was really interesting to see how these places changed
    - no classic items? no problem! you can actually fuse together some iconic items like the mirror shield

    • @viktorthevictor6240
      @viktorthevictor6240 11 місяців тому

      Haven't watched the video yet, but the zonai devices are basically this game's take on classic items, along with the hand abilities and the sage abilities to an extent. I didn't know the hoverstones or construct heads existed, but they opened up so many new possibilities. The stabilizer, the wheels, the cannons, the stakes. They're like modern Zelda items that you "unlock" by unlocking the shrine on the island with a machine that has that item.

  • @ItsJestoh
    @ItsJestoh 10 місяців тому +4

    This is one of the best UA-cam videos I have ever watched. The amount of time and detail that has gone into this video is amazing. I watched it as I plan to finally get round to playing this game and its made me want to play it even more. Amazing video. Bravo

  • @sparktaylor8489
    @sparktaylor8489 Рік тому +16

    I feel like the way I'd describe this game is that it's Overwhelming but not like taking a Calculus Test when you haven't studied more like being a kid in a candy and toy store and not being told no.

  • @iceshadow625
    @iceshadow625 Рік тому +108

    I just noticed, in the starting scene, Link only has 30 hearts. He can get up to 40 in the new game. But what was a slap in the face is that he had max hearts and max stamina. But we all know Nintendo denied us that in BotW.

    • @havenfractal
      @havenfractal Рік тому +28

      He had a few years between BotW and TotK, I'm sure he didn't stop training or finding ways to get stronger. But yes, I was really surprised when I got my 16th heart and it _wasn't_ on the second row. I love how many little surprises like that they put into the game.

    • @teknofi404
      @teknofi404 Рік тому +1

      You could get full hearts and stamina with the DLC though 😅😏

    • @pixywings
      @pixywings Рік тому +2

      @@teknofi404 No you couldn't. If you got full stamina, then even with all of the DLC you would still need 2 more hearts.

    • @teknofi404
      @teknofi404 Рік тому

      @@pixywings my mistake then, I thought it added more shrines?

    • @crazykim
      @crazykim Рік тому +2

      @@teknofi404 It did. 4 shrines, ergo, one extra heart.

  • @KoendertNL
    @KoendertNL Рік тому +24

    One of the very rare once in a year times that I leave a comment.
    This was one really good review and video al together, just like always. Really good job Wood!
    From the start till the end I completely agree with the review! There's only one thing that I would add about the zonai devices, how the cooking pots can also be used as a suspension!
    Also a beautiful song at the end!

  • @ViyabiSirathanongsil
    @ViyabiSirathanongsil Рік тому +10

    My first time playing this game was magical. The PURE JOY! I don’t think we get that too often as adults but this game really delivered it was unbelievable and so beyond words

  • @American-Jello
    @American-Jello Рік тому +6

    Ok, so this was the first video I have seen by this content creator, and I have to say, my dude if you put this much enthusiasm into all your content, I will be a viewer for life. This was some incredible entertainment! You're hilarious and I actually learned a ton about the game, seeing things in ways I never would have considered before watching your video, so that's a win also! I'm going to have to see about if you stream your play, because you're a riot, and I am glad UA-cam actually recommended something good for a change!

  • @antomanifesto
    @antomanifesto Рік тому +29

    This is a review worthy of this game, which is saying a lot. Well done on such a fantastically insightful, funny, and thorough review!

  • @someonenotimportant11111
    @someonenotimportant11111 Рік тому +40

    the dedication for a 1 hour review is awesome

  • @junjloc3774
    @junjloc3774 Рік тому +7

    I unfortunatley cant pay any attention to what you are verbaly saying but I am paying attention to the masterful way you present the information from the timing, background, and poping in and out of scenes. They way you present your videos is so masterful in so many different ways.

  • @JoseCruz11123
    @JoseCruz11123 Рік тому +22

    I watched this all the way through, and I was thinking "Yeah that was a great 20 minute video" not realizing this thing was an hour long. Great breakdown and high quality throughout the entire thing. Emmy and Grammy worthy performance, thank you ♥♥

  • @onjiponj
    @onjiponj Рік тому +4

    I realized that even though I spent 1.5 months playing the game and realizing its depth, every time i watch a review, it puts into perspective how seamless the game experience is and how unnoticeable all the elements are sometimes, unless someone does a deep dive to bring them to light. Its simply because of the level of immersion this game brings to the table. I am so immersed, I forget to admire so much; I am just doing my own thing and being lost in my own world. Now that I am in my bed thinking about the game, I realize this is one of those games that I will and want to remember for the rest of my life.
    I thought this game blew it out of the park. It was the first game in a very long time where the world is yours and you make of it as you like. Elden Ring was breath taking but this game was something else in its own way.From the art style, to the gameplay to the features, etc, everything. Even though in my heart, it doesnt triumph over OOT, TOTK is the single best Nintendo game of this generation in my humble perspective. I say Nintendo bc I can't pretend like RDR2, Elden Ring, etc. didnt exist haha

  • @merryfate
    @merryfate Рік тому +13

    From what I've seen 15 mins in this is the most impressive video Wood has ever done. I'm getting a TOTK style video that is so informative that it's like a made for History Channel. Awesome job keep up the awesome work.

  • @arturorosascastro9596
    @arturorosascastro9596 Рік тому +131

    I think... This is the best review of a videogame i'ver see, no words can describe your dedication, effort and care, the same way the gloom emerges to the earth of Hyrule, the same way your love for the game emerges too. Your review is a masterpiece as the game you review it. Sir, TotK is my favorite game ever made, and your review is equal to that. Congrats.

    • @Felix-Sited
      @Felix-Sited Рік тому +11

      Did you just review a review? That's Meta.

    • @_lugo_
      @_lugo_ Рік тому +1

      so true

  • @mikevisby8744
    @mikevisby8744 Рік тому +11

    That's odd, I just finished my playthrough of TotK and this review is up! I played for 170 hours, finished all shrines and lightroots and I enjoyed every minute of it. Now I will take a break until we see some possible DLC.

  • @micahwarkentin3541
    @micahwarkentin3541 Рік тому +66

    This is probably my favourite game of all time, and while sure it does have its issues, there are many things I would want to be improved in the next Zelda game, I think if we just take a step back and look at the big picture we can really appreciate just how amazing this game really is. Maybe if they add DLC they can go a step further and solve some of the issues that people are saying this game has.

    • @abdulnasirbushra6049
      @abdulnasirbushra6049 Рік тому +2

      Really? I found it REALLY boring for some reason :(

    • @Nobddy
      @Nobddy Рік тому +1

      @@abdulnasirbushra6049 why did you find it boring? How did you find it boring? How many hours in did you get before you said to yourself, this is boring? Because I agree to some extent, but I put 165 hours into the game.

    • @abdulnasirbushra6049
      @abdulnasirbushra6049 Рік тому +2

      @@Nobddy HOLY CRAP thats a lot of hours. But I literally played some yesterday and had a blast I think because I played my first Pokemon game at the same time it made me more interested in that but I have only Gerudo town to go and I can beat Ganon but there is still loads to do Ive noticed

    • @Nobddy
      @Nobddy Рік тому +1

      @@abdulnasirbushra6049 it’s the most hours I’ve ever put into a game that wasn’t Smash Bros lol. I just beat it yesterday. Have fun. Have an open mind. Give it some time. I loved it. It’s one of my favorite games ever, but I think it’s a heavily flawed game. Don’t want to spoil anything so have a nice day.

    • @abdulnasirbushra6049
      @abdulnasirbushra6049 Рік тому

      @@Nobddy Thank you brother

  • @alexanderchilton911
    @alexanderchilton911 Рік тому +7

    Damn the part about the fanfare after solving a puzzle actually gave me goosebumps. Great review Wood.

  • @p_ttown1979
    @p_ttown1979 Рік тому +9

    the passion that went into making this review... banger video

  • @kengelina
    @kengelina Рік тому +18

    This review was worth waiting for - the fact that I’ve now clocked 160 hours in it somehow just made me appreciate it even more. Your diehard enthusiasm for the Zelda franchise in general is infectious, but seeing how happy ToTK has made you as a gamer (as well as the rest of us) just gives me warm fuzzies. This game is so innovative in its shameless pushback against the gaming “rules” most other titles adhere to - I’ve loved every minute of it. Also, you are a truly gifted vocalist 😂

  • @Chickapooza
    @Chickapooza Рік тому +32

    Even starting the video you can tell this is the ultimate review of the ultimate zelda

    • @Wil_Dsense
      @Wil_Dsense Рік тому

      I knew just by seeing the video length and title 😅

    • @Dado_nastro
      @Dado_nastro Рік тому +2

      Wait another 7 years and that title will go to the next one

    • @LoomDoom
      @LoomDoom Рік тому

      It will be until Arlo's 3 hour review

  • @MrSkyydude
    @MrSkyydude Рік тому +7

    I played BOTW over and over. I played it for years before getting tired of it. I rushed to beat TOTK, didn't do most of the quests, didn't get most of the outfits, beat it, and haven't played it since and probably won't. BOTW was fun because of the exploration of the world. TOTK just reuse the BOTK map. The sky islands and the depth were very repetitive to me and didn't make me want to explore them. The opportunity for this game to shine was to bring back old school dungeons. TOTK dungeons were just five check points and a boss fight. Old school dungeons are big. You have to find a map, keys, boss keys, a fun new item, fight loads of monsters, a mini-boss, and finally a main boss. Simply giving each dungeon an element is not enough. Zelda's story was cool, but it was all flash backs. Link's active story wasn't very engaging. The game started out strong, but as soon as I got to the main world, the game quickly lost it's charm.

    • @tlozmeowcatz7991
      @tlozmeowcatz7991 4 місяці тому +1

      Interesting, what you said was pretty much the reason I disliked a lot of Breath of the Wild. Tears does some things the same (story still not being great, for example) but improves on pretty much everything else, which is why I ended up actually enjoying it compared to BoTW. Repetition with shrines/exploration was what killed BoTW long term for me, while Tears's variety when it came to shrine puzzles and rewarding exploration is what kept the game alive and actually made me want to keep exploring. Both are flawed but it's interesting for me to see how different peoples views on the games are when compared.

    • @doomsdaybooty1072
      @doomsdaybooty1072 4 місяці тому

      I hear so many people with this exact complaint. And while I too am an enjoyer of classic Zelda dungeons and item progression, it kinda blows my mind that so many fans can't just appreciate how innovative and groundbreaking the physics and chemistry of TotK are. It's not perfect, but it's a bloody masterpiece, and soooo much work went into it. Can't you appreciate it for what it is, rather than whine about the ways in which you wanted something different? A lot of zelda fans come across as really entitled to me, like y'all feel like Nintendo owes you the sequel you wanted, exactly the way you envisioned it. I'd be stoked if the next installment in the zelda franchise included epic dungeons, but I'll be happy as long as the game is fun and creative, which they almost always are. The reality is that BotW and Totk are the two most successful Zelda games of all time, so your complaints will likely fall on deaf ears

  • @ricardomatta15
    @ricardomatta15 Рік тому +8

    This might be the funniest video you have ever made. I was waiting to pick up my kid from dance and I spent the time watching this and trying not to laugh out loud so hard, cause I was worried I'd get kicked out and have to wait outside in this Texas heat. Thank you for the great content!

  • @Kareem.Elnabawy
    @Kareem.Elnabawy Рік тому +16

    The first time I entered the depths , I didn't like it, I felt it would be very big but not interesting, but exploring it later on my own and finding the light roots was an entertaining game of its own, and I liked going there and spending the time discovering it.

  • @CHEFPKR
    @CHEFPKR Рік тому +41

    I'm 40 hours in and have only finished two temples. It's the first game in a long time that makes me want to just... Explore.
    This game is, for lack of a better term, magical.

    • @netweed09
      @netweed09 Рік тому +1

      That's , actually really _fast_ progress??
      I'm clocking in at well over 300 hours - and I've barely touched a Temple! Got the Master Sword early and just having a -whale- erm , Leviathan of a time!

    • @CHEFPKR
      @CHEFPKR Рік тому +1

      @@netweed09 I actually only did the temples because I happened upon each town and figured why not haha. I have no idea where the master sword is

    • @netweed09
      @netweed09 Рік тому

      @@CHEFPKR Ok,, but there are guides everywhere? Anyhow - it _is_ in a very remarkable 'place'. But , if you Use your Zelda instincts 🪄 , it will become very Obvious; there are clues and cues. It's quite Beautiful actually!

    • @jacklike2526
      @jacklike2526 Рік тому

      @@netweed09I have 210 hours

    • @netweed09
      @netweed09 Рік тому +1

      @@jacklike2526 That's still quite a lot, honestly sometimes it's just too addictive. Nintendo should issue warnings lol.

  • @TheRealEDK
    @TheRealEDK Рік тому +6

    Thank you so much for this video. I refused to watch/listen to anything about this game until I saw your review, and here we are!
    Just bought the game and I can't wait to get started after watching this video!! Your humor always makes me cry with tears of joy and humor!

  • @KieranLeCam
    @KieranLeCam Рік тому +11

    Imagine Link finally gets the COURAGE to tell everyone his name is actually Jeff, what a beautiful story that would be.

  • @aidenmcnatt6113
    @aidenmcnatt6113 Рік тому +201

    This is the best Zelda game hands down. Nintendo you did a fantastic job 🥹

    • @The_Ostrich
      @The_Ostrich Рік тому +36

      Breath of the Wild DLC. The dungeons were bland, the Depths were meaningless, the story was poorly executed and Ultra-Hand felt wasted.

    • @Jaidon30
      @Jaidon30 Рік тому +31

      @@The_Ostrichboohoo😢

    • @Kronk33
      @Kronk33 Рік тому +15

      This game felt so mid lol very boring ocarina of time was a masterpiece tho

    • @mrpro7987
      @mrpro7987 Рік тому +6

      @@Kronk33ocarina was boring imo

    • @theshirtlessgamer8628
      @theshirtlessgamer8628 Рік тому +11

      The story though was the exact same at each of the 4 boss people. Each time I did it I wish I could have skipped the cut scenes cuz they were the exact same cut scene just with a different character each time. Also beat the game without using any of the new powers, like what was the point of them?? Very weird to even add them

  • @timstarlord3659
    @timstarlord3659 Рік тому +6

    Have watched several reviews, played the game myself, but still was hyped for your review!

  • @Kadaspala
    @Kadaspala Рік тому +4

    I dunno why so many people have an issue with keeping a good stock of arrows in TotK.
    Literally just break all barrels and crates. If you don't wanna use weapon durability to do so you can just lift them up as far as you can with Ultrahand and drop them.
    You're welcome.

  • @jeffgrant2308
    @jeffgrant2308 Рік тому +1

    I'm just adding to the chorus here but major props to Wood for everything he put into this video. This looked like an incredible amount of work and it was also super entertaining. When I saw it was over an hour I figured I'd watch it in segments but then forgot to turn it off & watched the whole thing. Ha! Great stuff.

  • @JustANerdyGal
    @JustANerdyGal Рік тому +17

    I know I may be but a humble fan, but I’m so insanely proud of you for being able to make this amazing video amongst all the struggles on the way!! The way I clicked SO fast, Im already 10 minutes in but I can’t wait to go through the rest, it’s AMAZING already ❤

  • @AriSunmers
    @AriSunmers Рік тому +6

    Woods bringing the S Tier content while making us question our moral compass when it comes to koroks

  • @nathannemyman3522
    @nathannemyman3522 Рік тому +25

    The Sidon ability is actually useful to make yourself wet (😳) which combos well into the Zora weapon's which doubles attack when wet. I felt super strong with the 64 damage output

    • @netweed09
      @netweed09 Рік тому +1

      Passive aggressive at it's Finest! ^ ^

    • @darklotus_7
      @darklotus_7 Рік тому

      @@netweed09 OP’s comment was not passive aggressive at all

    • @Ty-vj4wg
      @Ty-vj4wg Рік тому

      @@netweed09How?

    • @netweed09
      @netweed09 Рік тому

      @@Ty-vj4wg ​ I was referring to Sidon , the OP gets it, lol.

    • @nathannemyman3522
      @nathannemyman3522 Рік тому +1

      @@netweed09 I'll be honest I thought you meant I was passive aggressive cause you thought I was doing the "um actually you're an idiot for not realizing 🤓"....but if I dissect the term "passive aggressive" it all makes sense. Passive is referring to the passive ability of the weapon and aggressive is obviously referring to high damage output. Therefore: yeah it is passive aggressive at its finest

  • @finnguy9096
    @finnguy9096 Рік тому +7

    Well, it of course is the biggest and longest game I've ever played, but I have to say it's bit deceptive too. Of course the new skills are very good and innovative. But talking just about the world, the sky consists of a couple of unique islands and then the rest is copypasted multiple times. Same with the depths, it's mostly just the surface mirrored with endless copypasting of like 4 templates for an enemy camp, bosses and Yiga camps in consistent intervals. The loot is the DLC from BOTW pretty much. The mines are all copypasted too. And of course the surface is almost entirely the same from BOTW. So there are a handful of cool places in the sky and depths which are genuinely amazing, but also there is a lot of filler that gets boring quite fast. The dungeons are as dull as before and the bosses laughably easy. So I would say they expanded on the stuff that worked but didn't correct the stuff that didn't. The story formula and progression is one for one the same. Somehow it felt to me like an awesome game but a only a good sequel in terms of world building. Something between DLC and a true separate game. Having 5 years to build on BOTW somehow warranted more in depth world design IMO. Still, these 2 games are in a league of their own, hands down, so I guess I shouldn't complain. I would give it a 9/10, because it shares the same criticisms than it's predecessor.

  • @Mikestarwalker
    @Mikestarwalker Рік тому

    This is probably my favorite video of yours. Absolutely incredible and inspiring 👏
    And song at the end is 🥵

  • @giannisozo7928
    @giannisozo7928 Рік тому +5

    This is quite possibly the best review I've ever seen 👏

  • @Eternaltus
    @Eternaltus Рік тому +12

    Ok it's happening everyone, this is the biggest thing we have been waiting for since Xenoblade Chronicles 3 review

  • @sadisticgamerpodcast1186
    @sadisticgamerpodcast1186 Рік тому +1

    By far the best review i ever watched.
    So much work and effort. And care went into this. Great job. Love this channel.

  • @sther1349
    @sther1349 Рік тому +1

    Idk why but I love it every time he references Arlo. They should do a team up vid.
    Also… free arrows are all over the place, hope you get that figured out

  • @laracorpmax
    @laracorpmax Рік тому +4

    Speaking of the starting island, I went through the entire thing backwards by mistake for a few hours before wondering why I couldn't do certain things and why I wasn't running into any of my abilities untill I got to a point where I REALLY couldn't progress lol so then I realized what I did wrong and spent another couple hours in reverse doing things in order lol

  • @Mark-yq6lv
    @Mark-yq6lv 9 місяців тому +3

    I agree, man. This game is a Mastersword, uh, I mean Masterpiece. I rate it 11 out of 10. My favorite game of all time

  • @thelifewithkayi
    @thelifewithkayi Рік тому +7

    I never thought nintendo would be able to top Breath Of The Wild, but they sure did!

  • @kriscynical
    @kriscynical Рік тому +1

    You know those metal bookcases in the castle library that you moved to open passageways? I fused that to a longsword and beat a Frox to death with it. _It was a Bookcase Smasher in the menu._
    A _BOOKCASE SMASHER._

  • @lennymarinez
    @lennymarinez Рік тому

    Wood, I don’t know what it is about this specific video but it’s one of the few gaming videos I saved on my UA-cam favorites list. I’ve never played botw or totk and my sister literally just bought both physical copies of them for my birthday 3 days ago and, after researching on youtube and continuously hearing they are two of the best games ever made, I am super stoked to start playing them. My switch has taken me back to my childhood. Your video is overwhelming indeed as the title states. Thank you and know your content is something I look forward to whenever I have downtime. I’ve had a 32 year gap between my original NES and this OLED switch. It’s long overdue. -Fredericksburg, VA

  • @whisp4937
    @whisp4937 Рік тому +3

    I really love TOTK but honestly BOTW just had an emotional resonance that is unmatched. The memories in BOTW are for emotional development and storytelling about the champions and their dynamics so you get attached to them. In TOTK the memories are mostly narrative based with much less fleshing out of the characters in the past. I think there was a lot of untapped potential in the original sages and pretty much all the zonai. Still a great game, but personally enjoyed BOTW story more for the emotional factor.

    • @TimelessWolves
      @TimelessWolves Рік тому +2

      Yeah i get that man it's like the first game to a series will always be in your heart even though you love the new games that first game in the series will always be in your heart ❤️.
      But for me totk took my high expectations and hype and slam dunked it and created my game of the year or even dare i say my game of the generation! (aka switch) Since it is basically pretty much the last big hoorah for the system which kinda makes it somber for me since i treated my switch like a baby and to see it soon be obsolete is 😭

  • @miserablebrian
    @miserablebrian Рік тому +4

    Wait WHAAAATT??? I feel like this game was WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY more generous with arrows than botw was. I literally never had to buy arrows in TOTK, not one single time. Almost from the start of the game I had way more than I would ever use and by the end I think I had well over 500. In botw I can't count the occasions I had to go out of my way to go buy some arrows.

    • @AlbedoAtoned
      @AlbedoAtoned Рік тому

      Yep. Never bought them once in TOTK. Early to mid game I would occasionally stop by some of the shrines that had arrows and a few other locations. Late game I never had to hunt for them at all because enemies were dropping more than I was using (and I was using a lot of arrows).

  • @IamMusicNerd
    @IamMusicNerd 10 місяців тому +1

    The value of Sidon and Opals is that they activate the water damage boost of many weapons. If you have the light scale Trident fused with a Lynel horn and then get Link wet, your damage increases a lot. But if you’re in battle in a field or temple, there might not be any water around. So Sidon’s ability or an Opal gives you water anywhere to boost your damage.

  • @cartmondey202
    @cartmondey202 Рік тому +1

    Im so glad that Nintendo didnt spend any Second to inform people that there is underground Area. I had no Clue what was waiting for me when I jumped down there, i just did it because i thought, why not try.. and god damn that was an amazing feeling. Happy to see others having hd the same experience.

  • @colin8802
    @colin8802 Рік тому +8

    I've played about 160 hours, and it's still overwhelming and intimidating to see the crazy contraptions that other people are building. Even after I find everything in the game someday, I'll still be trying to think of all the things I can build, because I don't to miss out on any of the potential fun and hilarity.

  • @tex9419
    @tex9419 Рік тому +10

    i feel like this game will be the OoT of this era. a game so far ahead of what had previously been made and a glimpse of what is to come.

  • @RyansArachnids
    @RyansArachnids Рік тому +4

    Love this review. The story in this Zelda game is truly beautiful. I adored every second of it

    • @christianmino4073
      @christianmino4073 Рік тому

      yeah i wish the story was good enough to make me play through this SHITHOLE of a game.

    • @yinja3406
      @yinja3406 Рік тому

      @@christianmino4073 what makes it a shithole of a game?

  • @brandonvincible
    @brandonvincible Рік тому +2

    Oh man this is the best review yet. I’m sitting here playing TotK while watching the video and I definitely share your enthusiasm lol. I didn’t even realize the abilities were even in a direction that made sense!! They legit thought of everything dude. I swear, they want you to “cheat” so you feel like you outsmarted the devs but they know dude lol. Did you get your strategy guide in the mail finally too?? It is the best, most legit strategy guide I have ever seen, and I have had so so many

  • @KaioKenKitty
    @KaioKenKitty Рік тому +1

    Had me absolutely losing it when that song started 🤣. 100% would listen to this on SoundCloud or whatever you could put it on. The work you put into these videos and edits are top notch

  • @joandavid526
    @joandavid526 Рік тому +2

    Great video Wood! I'm 150 hours in and nowhere near done. I love this game and I love your review of it. Pardon me if I skip the story part as I don't want spoilers but I can absolutely identify with everything you said. Well structured, well edited and well though out review. 😀😊

  • @optimisticmiserablist
    @optimisticmiserablist Рік тому +10

    you went above and beyond with this review!! perfect for tears of the kingdom

  • @kingxhaki_91
    @kingxhaki_91 Рік тому +4

    I'm still a newcomer to being a Switch and Legend of Zelda player, but I can say without hesitation that Tears of the Kingdom is my favourite video game of all time. Thank you and well done on doing an amazing job on this video 🙌🙌🙌

  • @z-6517
    @z-6517 Рік тому

    You made me appreciate things about the game, which I just finished recently, that I did not realize. Like celebrating that you finished something, but your way. So much freedom

  • @TheKopolanpoika
    @TheKopolanpoika Рік тому

    GOD DAAMN SONNNN! One hour review, something like that I hoped for XC3, glad to see it happened with Zelda. That review have taken so many hours write, shoot, edited etc. Absolutely amaze, kudos!

  • @freiteez
    @freiteez Рік тому +5

    2min in. It’s over an hour long so obviously haven’t seen the whole thing yet but will watch the whole thing. Thank you for all the time and energy you put into your review Wood!

  • @badalrana10
    @badalrana10 Рік тому +3

    Idk why people say Breath of Wild is one of the greatest games. This is not hate, Ocarina is my favorite game of all time. I only started playing BotW in 2023 after Elden Ring and I feel Elden Ring is a better game than BotW.

    • @Littlefish1239
      @Littlefish1239 Рік тому

      Skill issue

    • @MithosDagon
      @MithosDagon Рік тому

      Not just you, I had to force myself to beat BoTW. As for ToTK, I was enjoying it a lot more (had to put it down for a bit).

  • @RUPPEEYanimates
    @RUPPEEYanimates Рік тому +4

    ToTK is literally my fave game ever

  • @ChangedFigure
    @ChangedFigure Рік тому +1

    Using the analogy of solving puzzles being like a parents approval couldn't be any closer to the reason I love video games. It was always a pat on the back and made me feel good. Though, I never saw it in this game the way you said it until now. I've always been told it's a certain way to do a situation and that I would either do it wrong or over complicate things. Yet, in TOTK no matter what, when I get there, I get there.

  • @wolterrebergen6090
    @wolterrebergen6090 Рік тому +1

    I cant believe your dedication to make a video like this. All your audience would have been fine with a 20min vid but you went all out. I absolutely love the review!!!! Best video Ive seen on youtube EVER!

  • @Aghor4166
    @Aghor4166 Рік тому +15

    The game is 10/10 without a doubt. The sandbox open ended puzzles and exploration is mind boggling.

  • @boxenrider7981
    @boxenrider7981 Рік тому +4

    Glad to finally get your tank. It is probably my favorite video game of all time at this point. I find myself not wanting to finish the shrines because I don't want it to end

  • @7milesdavis
    @7milesdavis Рік тому +3

    It’s a pretty decent dlc, though the dungeons are massively disappointing. Hit five easy switches and watch the same cut scene over and over. I was expecting a lot more after waiting so long. I think it was a little too much stuff to actually be dlc and not nearly enough new stuff to be considered a sequel, especially an asset reusing sequel that took six years.

  • @phoebedemontefalcon1423
    @phoebedemontefalcon1423 Рік тому +2

    TOTK is only good in early to mid game. But the exploration type will never beat the feeling I got from BOTW.

  • @mistert8775
    @mistert8775 Рік тому +1

    Ive been playing it for a long time now. It’s so deep and packs so much value for a game. Simply amazing

  • @rattmanrattson6016
    @rattmanrattson6016 Рік тому +5

    I LOVE THE GAME

  • @minecrafter3448
    @minecrafter3448 Рік тому +3

    The general rule of thumb for years of the kingdom is “if you don’t like it, it’s your fault”. There are so many ways to play and the game shows you so effectively how to do all of them, that if you don’t choose the play style that suits you (it IS there, you just have to look) then you won’t enjoy it, and it won’t be the game’s fault at all. The secondary rule is “if it’s stupid but it works, it isn’t stupid”

  • @RealtyWebDesigners
    @RealtyWebDesigners 9 місяців тому +3

    Best game ever made

  • @taejaskudva2543
    @taejaskudva2543 Рік тому

    I love that you were in Kutztown - I hope you really enjoyed the dripstone and flowstone formations. Real caves are just freaking magical.

  • @VictorBeansMelchor
    @VictorBeansMelchor Рік тому

    Honestly since finding you 2 years ago and both of us growing up on Zelda the way we did. I’m glad this game came out cause game was made for you to review. 10/10 homie

  • @johntherat5949
    @johntherat5949 Рік тому +10

    Let’s all be honest this is the greatest video-game of all time

  • @dakid2459
    @dakid2459 10 місяців тому +3

    yet you still voted for baldurs gate 3 for game of the year 😭

    • @artagle_14
      @artagle_14 7 місяців тому

      What is Baldurs gate 3 even about? 😭

  • @tdotran
    @tdotran Рік тому +4

    Best game of the year. Hands down.

    • @hawkeyemihawkgettingmoneylord
      @hawkeyemihawkgettingmoneylord Рік тому

      Spiderman 2 is coming out this year so no

    • @tdotran
      @tdotran Рік тому +1

      @@hawkeyemihawkgettingmoneylord I’ll remind you on Oct 20th.

    • @yinja3406
      @yinja3406 Рік тому

      @@hawkeyemihawkgettingmoneylord it still is gonna top it. there is no way spiderman is better thank totk

  • @SirDevious
    @SirDevious Рік тому +1

    You put SO much work into your content and I appreciate it so much. This was a great video as usual fam

  • @nugget1748
    @nugget1748 Рік тому +1

    Thank you wood for not only making an amazing video but the greatest song of all time

  • @GoronMerchant
    @GoronMerchant Рік тому +3

    5 months later, we’re still not allowed to dislike/ critic this game…..
    What a shame, nobody can have a opinion on this game, unless you say it’s perfect.

    • @JoaoVictor-tg1qx
      @JoaoVictor-tg1qx Рік тому +6

      People who dislikes this game seems really mad about people who enjoy it

  • @SchizoGarcia
    @SchizoGarcia Рік тому +4

    Hey, I just noticed I'm unsubbed to you for some reason.

  • @MatthewTurkoly-y2p
    @MatthewTurkoly-y2p 23 дні тому +1

    The ballad at the end was 🔥🔥🥶🥶

  • @ianrice1778
    @ianrice1778 Рік тому +1

    This guy puts out such good high quality gamer content! Just have to give credit where credit is do

  • @brandon8652
    @brandon8652 11 місяців тому

    The best Review of anything I've ever seen !! I was sold on the game ages ago but this review just sold me even more.
    Can't get enough beatemups and Wullf Den content !

  • @jacobwilliams1952
    @jacobwilliams1952 Рік тому +1

    literally within a few weeks of playing, i saw a crazy strat to send you flying up in the air super high. it was using 3/4 main abilities and it was so fun to do. the possibilities really are so vast in this game

  • @awright18
    @awright18 Рік тому

    This is the best TOTK video on UA-cam, mainly because of the surprise at the end! Awesome job Wood!

  • @Aeon1417
    @Aeon1417 2 місяці тому

    Dude, I was not expecting the song towards the end, I am legitimately impressed