

Link is tasked throughout the games with protecting Zelda, princess of Hyrule, usually from Ganondorf, who frequently tries to take over Zelda’s kingdom.

Villainous Ganondorf has the final Triforce: Power. Link was gifted the Triforce of Courage Zelda possesses the Triforce of Wisdom. These goddesses made an object called the “Triforce,” with three triangles representing each of their virtues. Three goddesses of power, wisdom and courage created the fictional world in which “Zelda” takes place. Its lore is a bit knotty, but the gist of the titular “legend” goes like this, per the official “Zelda” site: Maybe you’ve never played “Zelda” before but this latest game and its astronomical hype have finally piqued your interest. As with several of the recent “Zelda” games, its creators expect its players to be somewhat well-versed in its complex world. And if you’re a completionist, get ready to devote well over 100 hours to finish all the side quests and extras. This game is a behemoth that demands your time: The main story takes about 51 hours to complete, IGN estimates. ‘Tears of the Kingdom’ is a time commitment In an appearance on NPR, the Guardian’s video game editor Keza McDonald said that the game “lets you mess around with everything that you can find in the world.” That kind of open exploration and creative freedom is new for “Zelda.”

There are other surprises in terms of gameplay and Link’s new powers. Link sets out to find her – and to once again save Hyrule from one of its most prevalent threats.īut oh! Zelda has some surprises up her billowy sleeves: In the last trailer before “Kingdom’s” release, Zelda is seen wielding the Master Sword, Link’s famous weapon, and says ominously, “I know why I am here – it’s something only I can do.” Maybe she’ll be the one to save her kingdom? In its perfect-10 review, IGN said the plot is taken in “buck wild” directions at some points, with reveals and plot twists that would shock even the most devoted “Zelda” fan (the typical plot is: save Zelda, defeat Ganondorf, repeat). Link, now a knight of the kingdom of Hyrule, just got done saving Hyrule in 2017’s acclaimed game, “Breath of the Wild.” But just when he thought he could hand up his green tunic, super-villain Ganondorf returns to wreak havoc, taking the wise Princess Zelda with him.
