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Is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom hard? Our beginner verdict

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is level 4 of 5 on our beginner scale (Challenging), which makes it hard for someone who has never played. The hardest part for a newcomer is using lots of buttons.

Our verdict

Level 4 · Challenging

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Why it is hard

Everything in Breath of the Wild plus building contraptions.

Learning the controls: 5 of 5
Moving the camera: 4 of 5
Need for quick reactions: 3 of 5
Consequences of mistakes: 3 of 5
Amount of reading: 3 of 5

Lower numbers mean fewer demands on the player. Reviews and popularity: Hall of Fame.

You are probably ready when

You've finished or enjoyed a good chunk of Breath of the Wild.

Games that could help you get comfortable

If you are new, these build the skills The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom asks for, one step at a time. You don't need to finish them all.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildLevel 4 · Challenging
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomLevel 4 · Challenging

Settings and tips that help

Use the in-game Autobuild and saved designs.

Where it plays

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. A Switch 2 Edition upgrade is also available. Players: Solo.

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