


“There were many times where I needed to get across an endless pit, so I built myself a little roller coaster to go across.” Protagonist Link in "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom." (Courtesy of Nintendo) “If you need a car to get across the world, you can just build yourself a car,” Park says.

Protagonist Link comes equipped with new abilities that can rewind time, manipulate objects and assemble complex contraptions. The biggest addition, however, lies in how “Tears of the Kingdom” rewards player creativity. “Islands, caves and dungeons dot the sky, while an underground region rests below the land of Hyrule.” “The game is more than double the size of ‘Breath,’” Park wrote for the Post. “Tears of the Kingdom” expands on its predecessor in scope and detail. (Courtesy of Nintendo)īack in 2017, the acclaimed “Breath of the Wild” revolutionized open-world game design and paved the way for the Nintendo Switch’s record-setting sales numbers. Using fans, rockets, and other devices, Link can take to the skies or explore below. “I think anyone who enjoyed the game ‘Breath of the Wild’ is going to absolutely love this one,” Park says. This Friday, the company releases the hotly anticipated “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.”įor the Washington Post’s Gene Park, the new game is well worth the six-year wait. Movie” made more than $1 billion last month. Hear this interview on our podcast, Here & Now Anytime. Nintendo releases its biggest game in years: "Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom." (Courtesy of Nintendo)
