In the large gaming world of Nintendo, there’s no hotter game on the market than the newly released The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (TOTK). After garnering such a massive fan base thanks to the highly-rated first Nintendo Switch Zelda game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (BOTW), players have been waiting in much anticipation for this sequel. And as it turns out, Nintendo doesn’t disappoint! Selling a mind-blowing 10 million copies within the first three days of its release, the game has quickly risen to become one of Nintendo’s top-selling games of all time, a truly astonishing feat.

But what is so special and attractive about TOTK to begin with? It’s not exactly the most affordable game - exclusive to the Nintendo Switch and with a rather steep price point of $69.99 USD, how does this game manage to draw in so many players? As we’ve scoured the web looking for the answer, we’ve even come across users who claim they bought a Nintendo Switch solely for the purpose of playing this game! So if you’re on the fence about purchasing TOTK, or if you’re just genuinely curious about where this hype is coming from, we’re going to share with you all the reasons why TOTK is worth every penny. All seventy of the dollar bills you own, to be exact.

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A New Addition to A Long Legacy

For some fans, their passion for the game comes from longtime nostalgia that has developed over many, many years. As a video game character, Zelda is kind of iconic. Coming out in 1986, The Legend of Zelda was the very first game in the series to ever grace the gaming community. Introducing us to Princess Zelda, hero Link, and the world of Hyrule, the game was an absolute hit. Since then, there has been a plethora of Zelda games developed over the years, slowly building its loyal fan base to what it is now. For some players, buying TOTK is out of pure loyalty and love for the franchise - for someone who’s loved the characters and the world for so long, they’re going to support and buy the new games regardless.

What You Can Look Forward To

What if you’re a first-timer? If you know nothing about Hyrule or the heroic protagonist, Link, what exactly can you look forward to in this game? Luckily for you, if you love a great open-world action-adventure game, it doesn’t get much better than TOTK. Boasting a stunning universe filled with vast expansions of land to explore, you get to journey as Link, exploring Hyrule and two new areas, the Sky Islands and the Depths. As you go on your adventure, you’ll find new weapons, gather resources, and complete engaging quests. And throughout all of this, you’ll no doubt be in complete awe of the beautiful graphics and jaw-dropping visuals.

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What’s so great about this sequel is that there are plenty of great new additions to the game. Many players who have been busy enjoying TOTK have claimed it’s an absolute must-buy for any BOTW fan. even claimed, “Yeah, there’s really no world in which I can see a BotW fan not enjoying this game substantially more. It’s a no-brainer purchase for fans.” It seems like Nintendo managed to take what players loved about the first game and combined it with improvements and quality-of-life changes that make TOTK all the more enjoyable.

If you’re interested in what some of the major changes are, most fans online have highly praised similar elements: players feel more connected to the world thanks to fun new activities spread across the map, new areas such as caves and wells to unlock and explore, cool weapon fusing that creates a wide variety in gameplay, and a whole new building system that allows players to employ their creativity and limitless imagination. With so much new content for players to experience, fans have just completely fallen in love with the game.

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Yes, It’s Worth It!

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is truly a testament of Nintendo’s expertise. Although they’re able to bring back familiar characters and use the same mechanics, they’re still able to introduce a refreshing new world that is full of excitement for longtime fans. Just read what TOTK player Sam Hallahan had to say in an article written on The Gamer:

“The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom brings all of the childlike wonder of Breath of the Wild, and turns absolutely everything up to 11. The new powers, tools, and drastically altered world makes everything feel fresh beyond measure, and the dark story compels you to continue the adventure for dozens upon dozens of hours. Where Breath of the Wild felt distanced from the overall Zelda series, this title brings it back to blend together both formulas, while adding a sprinkle of plentiful surprises — and the result is easily the best game of all time. I love you Breath of the Wild, but your time has passed already.”

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We don’t know about you but that sounds rather convincing! With such positive reviews and a massive number of sales, there’s no doubt that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is making its way toward becoming one of the greatest video games of all time. It’s become clear that there are hours and hours of gameplay to be had, making the hefty price of $69.99 look more and more reasonable. Thanks to all the rave reviews, we think it’s about time we jumped on the TOTK hype train! Care to join us?