The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Realm is a huge sequel that builds on Breath of the wildsolid foundation. I mean that literally, since the adventure takes place on the same Hyrule map as its predecessor. This fact caused a mixed reaction from fans prior to its release, with some questioning whether it would Tears of the kingdom it would feel like a new game or a very expensive DLC.
Fortunately, the first is true. Despite reuse Breath of the wildOn the map, the sequel includes a lot of new areas to explore in the form of sky islands and a vast underground world. But the surface world is not exactly the same either. While the old locations return, much has changed due to the ruins that fall from the sky, as well as the darkness that corrupts the land. Not only are there visual changes, but all the people and races of Hyrule deal with it in very different ways.
To give you a sense of just how similar – and, in some cases, radically different – Hyrule is to the Hyrule below, I’ve put together comparisons of seven classic locations that appear in both Breath of the wild (from the left) i Tears of the kingdom (to the right). That should give you a better idea of what changed in Hyrule after Calamity Ganon’s defeat, though there are plenty of surprises to be found below.
Sanctuary of the Resurrection
Breath of the Wild begins with Link waking up mostly naked in the Shrine of Resurrection before running outside to see a beautiful view of Hyrule’s landscape. You can return to that place on the Great Plateau at Tears of the kingdom, but you will see that quite a lot has changed. Aside from the layout around the opening cliff being changed, the Sanctuary of Resurrection is completely gone. However, you can still stand on that iconic opening cliff and see Hyrule in a similar way. When you do, you’ll only notice some floating islands and custom cliff sides.
Kakariko village
Of every location in the game (except for the floating Hyrule Castle), the village of Kakariko has been changed the most radically between games. This is because the arrival of the Sky Islands has thrown several ring ruins into the city. When you visit Kakariko Village this time, you’ll see that new wooden paths surround the village that lead explorers to the ruins. It’s a fun little twist that creates the feeling that the lives of the people in the small town have changed radically.
Dawn’s domain
If Kakariko Village is the most different place in the sequel, Zora’s domain has seen the least changes. It looks pretty much identical in Tears of the kingdom, with the same magnificent fish-shaped structure overlooking a winding series of walkways. The only noticeable difference I found while exploring is that the shrine that was inside it is no longer there, and its central statue, depicting the champion of Zora, has changed to depict a new hero. Otherwise, the Zora kingdom is almost identical, making it the most unaffected by the Darkness (although the Zora story reveals that the race faces some water problems as a result).
Gerudo City
Gerudo Town sees a particularly interesting change in the sequel. At first glance they look identical. All the trees and stands are exactly where you remember them. But look closely at the screenshots and you’ll notice a big difference: no one is mowing the streets in Tears of the kingdom version. There is a specific story reason for this as the Gerudo people went into hiding a bit in the sequel. This creates an intriguing dynamic as Link gets to see how the race has adapted to life in a kind of ghost town shelter. And the good news is that Link no longer has to sneak through the city gates disguised as a Geruda.
The Lost Forest
The lost forest is coming back Breath of the wild and it looks pretty much the same, but only after solving some new secrets inside it. For one thing, there’s a whole new method of navigating to the center of the forest that will have Breath of the Wild players scratching their heads. When you get there, you’ll find that the toxic darkness has taken a particularly bad toll on Korok’s home. You’ll need to find the source of the problem before you snap the Deku Tree out of its creepy trance.
Evening island
For me, Eventide Island is the most memorable location in Breath of the wild. It’s a deserted island that acts as a huge shrine after Link gets stranded on it. This is completely changed in the sequel, as Link can now safely reach it to complete the second quest line. Here you can get a sneak peek of what it might be like in a screenshot comparison, as the island is now overrun with monsters that have turned it into a base of operations. There’s still a big secret hiding on Eventide Island, which still makes it one of the best locations in the sequel.
Hyrule Castle
At the center of Hyrule is its massive castle, which plays a major role in both games. Although as you can see, there have been big changes in the castle and the area around it. IN Breath of the wild, the field around Hyrule Castle was dangerous. It was filled with poison and Guardians who would try to kill Link as soon as he set foot on land. It is quite different in Tears of the kingdom, since an advanced city was built on that area. Now it’s a safe place for Link to look around the castle and even buy some gear. Oh, and I should probably mention that Hyrule Castle is now also floating in the sky, right? You will soon find out why.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Realm is now available on Nintendo Switch.
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Source: newstars.edu.vn