Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hits shelves

The game is set in the kingdom of Hyrule, 100 years after the events of Breath of the Wild.

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Players take on the role of a new hero, who must save Hyrule from Calamity Ganon.

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The game features a new art style, inspired by Japanese watercolor paintings.

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The game has a new combat system, that focuses on dodging and counterattacking.

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The game features a new crafting system, that allows players to create weapons and armor.

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The game features a new dungeon-crawling system, that allows players to explore ancient ruins.

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The game features a new puzzle-solving system, that challenges players to think outside the box.

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The game features a new story, that expands on the lore of the Zelda universe.

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The game features a new soundtrack, composed by Yasuaki Iwata.

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The game features a new soundtrack, composed by Yasuaki Iwata.

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The game is available now for the Nintendo Switch.

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