The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Sweeps Game of the Year Awards

Nintendo's sequel to Breath of the Wild praised for innovative gameplay and compelling narrative.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, released by Nintendo in May 2023, has been named the best game of 2023 by multiple publications, including Polygon, Destructoid, and ComicBook.com.
The game, a sequel to the highly successful Breath of the Wild, has been praised for its innovative gameplay, which allows players to manipulate almost every object in the game, creating a multitude of solutions to challenges and puzzles.
The game's open-ended approach and freedom of exploration have been highlighted as key factors in its success, with players sharing their unique strategies and experiences on platforms like TikTok.
The game also features a compelling narrative, with the return of Ganondorf, one of Link's greatest foes, adding depth to the story.
Despite high expectations, Nintendo managed to exceed them with Tears of the Kingdom, expanding on the already massive world of Hyrule and introducing new abilities for the hero, Link.