The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is soon to release, and fans are wondering if you need to play Breath of the Wild first before purchasing the latest installment. Some players might think that you will not enjoy the game without playing Breath of the Wild first, so let’s see what the devs think. In this article, we will explain the developers’ opinion about this concern and if you should buy Breath of the Wild first before playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Let’s begin!
Should you play Breath of the Wild before Tears of the Kingdom?
There is NO NEED to buy Breath of the Wild to play The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. You can buy the game without any hesitation, though we think that you should play both :).
But if you’re on a tight budget and need to choose, we recommend you play the latest installment. TOTK is a direct sequel to BOTW, and there will be new mechanics and features included in the new game. The design is easy to learn and picked up by both veterans and newbies to the franchise, as said by the developers.
The devs said this…
- Series producer Eiji Aonuma and Tears of the Kingdom director Hidemaro Fujibayashi both explained to fans that the new game could be played by everyone, including those who are new to the franchise.
- Anouma then said that the game’s new gameplay ideas are all easily solvable, making it easy for first-timers to understand.
- Fujibayashi added that the latest installment has a dedicated section where character profiles can be accessed at any point in the game.
- This section specifically provides a recap of the characters and their relationships with one another.
- That said section would also help newbies to understand the link between characters and would definitely be nostalgic for old fans who played The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Watch the Recap here
The Nintendo devs have provided a 7-minute recap video, and we will share it in this article so you can watch it if you want. Some forgotten details will aid the veterans in recalling some events, and newbies will have an easier understanding of what happened during Breath of the Wild.
Final Thoughts
As the devs said, any gamer will enjoy the Tears of the Kingdom without buying The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The easy-to-understand gameplay mechanics and a dedicated section for character backstories and profiles can make sure that both veterans and newbies alike are able to understand and play the game with ease.
Tears of the Kingdom is a great addition to both newbies’ and veterans’ Nintendo Library.
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