Uncovering The 10 Subtle Distinctions Between Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild

Published 06/15/2023, 11:53 AM EDT

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Since Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, it has rapidly risen to be one of the most popular games among fans right now. However, there is one contention among the fans regarding this addition to The Legend of Zelda franchise.

Fans seem concerned as this sequel to the popular Breath of the Wild game might share too many similarities with its predecessor. However, reviewers and critics confirm that both of these games have many differences that provide two separate gaming experiences for the players. Here, we have listed ten differences between them for the readers.

Subtle Distinctions between The Legend of Zelda games

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  • The very first difference is that The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom offers players to create various constructions using literally any object in the wild. Players can build bridges, wheel horse carts, and so on. These constructions can be used in the gameplay as strategies.
  • Players can use the new Zonai Technology with options of many gadgets, rockets, gilders, or wheels making more variations in the vehicles. Players can attach hot air balloons to any vehicle to make it fly.
  • Imagination plays a huge role in the game. To traverse Hyrule, players need to build vehicles that can also be used for solving game puzzles.
  • Apart from construction, Recalling is provided as another ability that helps players to change the direction of any moving object in the game. This helps the players to control the movement of any objects hurled by the enemy to channel toward them.
  • Apart from combat, players can use combat skills for other uses like moving any object.
  • Travel becomes easier with the skill of ascending. It helps players to find out the vantage point while attacking enemy groups. For example, Link can vertically travel with the new ascend ability

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  • The weapon degradation mechanic used in Breath of the Wild makes a comeback with a new fusing feature. This helps players to create their own dealing gears to control high damage.
  • High-quality weapons are also easy to assemble in the new game since the players need to carry many items in their inventory. Each weapon can be virtually fused with any object in the game. It helps players to understand every time the damage output of the weapons will be increased proving its effectiveness.
  • Although both games feature similar maps, in the new game players can find underground land to fight against new high-level enemies and discover treasures.
  • There have been many alterations to the map including the addition of volcanos and a variety of new floating islands in the new game. These provide exciting and adventurous experiences to gamers.

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These are our best finds from both games. If you have some more suggestions about the differences that these two games offer, mention them in the comments below.

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