An Overwhelming Review of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

This is one of the best RU-vid 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

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

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!

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!

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

Can i just commend wood for the amount of dedication and creativity in making this video. It doesn't seem like an hour cause he keeps it very interesting and engaging, in short great review lol and not to mention the seamless transitions. You can definitely see the passion and effort he puts through. Kuddos to the editor as well. Great job guys.

the dedication for a 1 hour review is awesome

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.

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 RU-vid actually recommended something good for a change!

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.

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)

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.

Your videos just bring joy to the world. I love your stuff. The review is SOOO accurate, but you're just a fantastic person and I love what you put out there.

I really enjoyed this review. I was originally concerned about the length but you did an amazing job at striking a balance of informative and entertaining.

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

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

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

The editing and effort that he puts into these videos is so amazing. Keep up the good work!

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!

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.

I love how much time you put into this video!!!! Plus, the grinch joke lives in my head rent-free anytime there is an echo 😂

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

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.

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.

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

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 ♥♥

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

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

This was the best Zelda review ever! the transitions were so good! This was so good that this hour long review felt like ten minutes

You really put your heart into this one Wood. Im glad you took the time for this one because i found this incredibly entertaining. And i got a bonch of laughs.

10/10 S tier video Wood I just finished the video. Awesome as always and can't wait for the next mind blowing video that will come out.

Well done, Wood. This was an incredible video. Thanks for taking the time to do it! 🎉

You pulled a good Arlo ;) Really great video with one of your best editing and really high production value. Totally worth the time

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 😂

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

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

You put so much work into these videos! Thank you!!!!

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.

Amazing review, Love the passion you have for this game. And cant wait to see what the future provides. Keep up the awesome work!!!!

The fact that i finished this 1 hour vid without leaving or stopping proves how you made this review so good! Quality content and a nice humor keeps it more exciting to watch! \m/

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!

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.

Please continue uploading your play through again! I’ve enjoyed watching it!

Thanks! So glad you made this video

This is my favorite review that I’ve ever seen you do. Great job!!!!

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.

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

Great review Wood. This is the best video you've ever made. Was really fun to watch!

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

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 ❤

This video if anything shows your love for zelda as a whole and I'm with you My guy amazing job keep doing you X

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

So glad I have a slow day at work so I can finally watch this. Haven't played TOTK yet but this video only makes me more hyped to play it eventually. Also hope your Enjoying PA still, Im in Austin here and started watching your channel back when you lived here, I moved here from central PA. Enjoy the summer weather

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.

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. 😀😊

I can tell you have put the time on that review. That was amazing, thank you! I wanted you to know that it's really appreciated. Cheers mate!

Wood, I’ve been a fan for a long time. That was the greatest RU-vid review I’ve ever watched. Very well done, thanks for the laughs.

Sidons ability is good for making weapons wet, which is useful, for Zora class weapons as they are more powerful when wet(including fused materials)

wood has done it again, 10/10 youtuber

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 !

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

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

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

Masterfully done review Wood. I absolutely adored this entire video. Thank you!!

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

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.

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

Such a great review!!! So fun to watch!

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.

ToTK is literally my fave game ever

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

Why is this review so good. So much effort has gone into this and it shows. And its so damn funny too

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.

The legend.. He did it. Bravo 🎉

Really great video man, very entertaining, funny and informative

You go above and beyond in these videos. Love your content my friend!

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.

Well we all now know what song will be in the Zelda movie

Congrat for your great review man ! I saw the giant one about breath of the wild with the funny puppet and it was of my favorite and this one about his follow up is on the same level ! I hope that you will have plenty of view for this one cause you deserve it ❤

Wooderson! This is the best video I’ve ever seen on the RU-vids. Amazing work!

IDK what has higher quality. The Zelda game or this video.

I agree with the one complaint of the sages - at the very least I wish they were different colors or something because in the middle of battle if I need Riju she is kind of hard to find when I have fatty rock guy and the other bird arrow guy flying around. They all just kind of blend into each other in the middle of battle. My other complaint is that the story could have given more of an order to the dragon tears... unless I did something wrong - if you are like me and want to get the towers first to open the world, and then you do the tears in all weird order - you can basically spoil the story by getting the wrong tear first.

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 RU-vid 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

I could feel the inspo from GF Reviews and Arlo in this video! I loved it!

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

I always love watching your videos man. You really are a entertaining creator 😁😂

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

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

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!