The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

In addition to this, the remaster utilizes the Nintendo Switch mobile application, specifically the Zelda Notes feature. It facilitates navigation in the world, includes commentary from the titular princess, and also allows sharing our construction projects with other players.

Owners of the original game can update it to a newer version for an additional fee.

Story

The Kingdom of Hyrule is once again facing danger when Princess Zelda and Link accidentally awaken the Demon King imprisoned centuries ago in the castle's dungeons. A powerful antagonist breaks free, thereby transforming Hyrule beyond recognition. His magic lifts the castle high into the air, cracks open in the ground leading to a mysterious land bathed in darkness, and in addition, flying islands full of relics from a long-forgotten but technologically advanced Zonai civilization appear in the sky. As if that wasn't enough, as a result of a fleeting confrontation with the Demon King - who is of course Ganondorf - Link loses his Master Sword and his right hand, while Princess Zelda... disappears.

Mechanics

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is a third-person title that combines elements of action game and certain elements of survival. It is largely focused on exploration and creative puzzle solving. During the game, we face numerous monsters, often requiring special tactics based on blocking or waiting for the perfect moment to attack. At the same time, we need to take care of adjusting the outfit to the weather conditions and prepare potions and meals, providing bonuses to our character.

The game features mechanics known from Breath of the Wild as well as completely new skills. Fuse allows Link to attach any items to weapons and shields, drastically changing their range or attack power. Recall is used to manipulate time on specific objects - these skills will come in handy both during clashes with enemies and solving puzzles.

The size of the world from the game has almost tripled in size thanks to the lands located in the depths and in the skies. Link can climb, use a mount or a paraglider. Thanks to the new Ultrahand skill, we can also play as a little engineer and connect various objects together, creating bridges, self-propelled means of transport or even automated war machines. Devices found by Link, such as Zonai rotors or flamethrowers, are useful both in combat and during exploration. We are only limited by our creativity, energy supply (of course renewable), and... an impressive physics engine.

Amiibo

The game supports the Amiibo figures produced by Nintendo - with the premiere of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition players were given the opportunity to purchase a dedicated model representing Link. In addition to being a collector's item, it also provides some in-game bonuses such as crafting materials and a unique paraglider skin.