The Full Story of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Before You Play Tears of the Kingdom

Tears of the Kingdom is being positioned as the direct sequel to 2017's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, starring the same Link and Zelda, and picking up where its predecessor's events left off.
As such, here, we're going to take a look at the events of Breath of the Wild and recap its full story in preparation of its sequel's looming launch.

[@alfredcowans880]

I Never Played a Zelda Game Since The First One

[@Jordan1000]

I know I’m in the minority, but I do miss the dungeon based Zelda’s like Ocarina, Twilight Princess, Skyward Sword etc. The open world, wandering aimlessly and weapons breaking (regularly) of Breath of the Wild just didn’t do it for me.

[@Ferroreo]

I don't think you're in the minority. I personally loved BOTW, but certainly miss the dungeons. I expect these to make a triumphant return in the sequel.

[@ADHD55]

Yep BOTW has no temples like shadow temple or fire temple no replayability it's just mindless snoozefest , twilight princess was a dark mature game probably the best zelda after majora, but BOTW is gimmicky and boring, no vibes

[@Bvenable9417]

Right there with you. I only enjoy these games with mods now, I don't like durability. And the stamina is too low, mod those a little. Perfect games. I do miss the dungeon like gameplay though

[@bugleaf9603]

i love botw but i do wish there were more dungeon like qualities to the gameplay

[@mr.mecanix1309]

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I should def play this game on my channel

[@Zarichjo]

should i play breath of the wild before tears of the kingdom? I‘ve never played bowt before so that‘s why i‘m asking.

[@nathanday3172]

Yes its an amazing game even like 6 years later

[@Zarichjo]

@nathanday3172 thanks, i heard that totk is just like a botw 2. they are very similar so what is the difference between them? And how big are they? Is it like 2 different gaming experience or is it more like an expansion pack?

[@DerpyDo]

Meh it's good to be used to the controls and how the games plays, I would suggest at least playing the first game up to about 1/4 totality. I haven't finished BOTW bc I've been stuck on Skyrim. I just purchased Tears though and started playing it. Which is why I'm here lol

[@ADHD55]

I only played ocarina of time and majoras mask on my n64, the new zelda doesn't appeal to me, i watched a few BOTW no commentary gameplay but it looks cartoonish, i think this is for a new generation, new fanbase

[@SimonLacey-MySleekDesigns]

I've played most Zelda's. BOTW is my favorite art style out of all the games.

[@ADHD55]

​@Simon Lacey it's terrible art style not realistic, and it's not even dark like twilight princess or majora, I liked the dungeons of oot water temple , fire temple, esp the music which matched the tone of the temples, botw I just can't relate to it, I've read online about the replayability sucks... unlike oot or mm

[@wifi961]

Wind Waker is a better game than Ocarina of Time lol, honestly every Zelda Game after it is.

[@Niiipon]

So, you think ocarina of time looks more realistic?

[@jakemoore6288]

1000000th

[@georgestephenopolous5508]

Zelda and Link need to be locked up Hyrule is in shambles and it's their fault all over again