I think most people knew we were in for something special with the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but I don’t think anyone quite realized how special. Navigating a six-year-long development cycle that included a pandemic, the Zelda Team has once again ascended to new heights (and new depths) to bring the world an astonishing follow-up to the beloved Breath of the Wild. Keeping the same sense of exploration and discovery while flexing their narrative muscles in new ways, Tears of the Kingdom keeps what made predecessor great while bringing in new and compelling ideas for the Zelda series. Hyrule has never been more alive or more familiar, and yet somehow it feels completely novel at the same time. So join Bryan, Josh, and Clint as they build themselves a makeshift podcasting vehicle and launch into a discussion of the mechanical, narrative, and thematic aspects of what made Tears of the Kingdom truly shine.

Three Word Reviews:

Bryan - Ascending, Despite Everything

Josh - Against All Odds

Clint - It Finally Clicked

Show Notes:

Playing with Nature: On “Tears of the Kingdom” as Ecofiction

Eiji Aonuma, Zelda’s mastermind, is at the peak of his power - The Washington Post

Making Tears of the Kingdom: Inside The Legend of Zelda's finest hour