--- product_id: 133884871 title: "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch)" price: "81494CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/133884871-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-switch store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Explore vast skies & lands Seamless Nintendo Switch integration Expansive dual-layer world The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch) **Price:** 81494CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🗡️ Embark on the ultimate quest where sky meets legend! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch) - **How much does it cost?** 81494CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/133884871-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-switch) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Cultural Icon:** Experience a masterpiece crafted in Japan, continuing a legendary saga. - • **Next-Level Gameplay:** Innovative mechanics that redefine open-world gaming on Switch. - • **Seamless Portability:** Play anytime, anywhere on your Nintendo Switch with ease. - • **Sky-High Exploration:** Soar beyond the ground to discover new realms above the clouds. - • **Epic Sequel Adventure:** Dive back into Hyrule with Link’s most ambitious journey yet. ## Overview The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the highly anticipated sequel to Breath of the Wild, launching May 12, 2023, exclusively for Nintendo Switch. Featuring an expansive world that extends into the skies, this game offers innovative gameplay and seamless portability, crafted in Japan for players aged 12 and over. ## Description In addition to the vast lands of Hyrule, the latest entry in the Legend of Zelda series will take you up into the skies and an expanded world that goes beyond that. Look forward to Link’s massive adventure starting again when the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild launches for Nintendo Switch on 12th May 2023. Review: A Masterpiece of Creativity – Expanding Perfection in Every Direction - Well packaged, quick delivery. Great game. After spending dozens of hours back in Hyrule, I can confidently say that Tears of the Kingdom isn't just a sequel; it’s a complete reimagining of what an open-world game can be. If you thought Breath of the Wild was the peak of the series, this game will prove you wrong within the first two hours. Key Gameplay Observations: Ultrahand & Fuse Mechanics: These are the absolute stars of the show. The ability to stick almost any object together to build vehicles, bridges, or elaborate contraptions is incredibly intuitive. The "Fuse" system also completely fixes the weapon durability complaints from the first game—now, finding a "decayed" sword is just an excuse to attach a powerful monster horn or a boulder to it. Vertical Exploration: The world has literally tripled in size. You aren't just exploring the surface; you are diving from floating Sky Islands and venturing into the eerie, pitch-black Depths. The seamless transition as you dive from the clouds all the way to the ground is a technical marvel for the Nintendo Switch. Shrines & Puzzles: The puzzles feel much more "open-ended" this time. There isn't just one way to solve a Shrine; the game rewards you for being clever (or even "breaking" the puzzle with a ridiculous flying machine). Performance: Despite the aging hardware of the Switch, the game runs remarkably well. The art style remains breathtaking, and the physics engine manages to keep track of complex machines without the frame rate tanking. Pros: Infinite Replayability: The building mechanics mean no two players will have the same experience.Meaningful Side Content: The side quests feel more integrated into the world-building, making Hyrule feel alive and worth saving.Quality of Life Improvements: Travel is faster, the map is more detailed, and the new "Ascend" ability makes vertical traversal much less tedious. Cons: Learning Curve: The new controls (especially the building menus) can feel a bit "fiddly" at first, but it becomes second nature after a few play sessions. The Verdict: Tears of the Kingdom is a rare 10/10 experience. It’s a game that respects your intelligence and rewards your curiosity at every turn. Whether you’re a long-time Zelda fan or a newcomer, this is the definitive reason to own a Nintendo Switch. It is quite possibly the most creative "sandbox" ever built. Review: The perfect game held back by flawed hardware. - EDIT: This edit is made 2 years after the review, July 2025. There is an optional £8 DLC that upgrades it for the Switch 2, including a frame rate boost to 60fps, resolution boost up to 1440p and HDR. While the controls weren’t sorted, the game is absolutely stunning and has no issue on the new hardware, so I’m bumping my review up to 5 stars. A must have game for any Switch 2 owner, nevermind Zelda fan. Quick note about spoilers: As of writing this review I have 100+ hours in it. I have not finished the game and as a result no end game spoilers will be in this. However, there might be some things mentioned that while not massive spoilers, may constitute this warning. So, 6 years came and went. What was the longest wait between Zelda games felt like the shortest. I’m sure many people like myself were hesitant to see the same map being used and questioned how much you could really do. The answer is: a lot to justify it as the best sequel game I have ever played. It is very open to new players and doesn’t require you to have played the last game: if anything it’s very loosely connected. Gameplay feels more or less the same as Breath of The Wild, which isn’t a bad thing! You will start from scratch (3 hearts/1 stamina wheel). You will get powers, some feeling very similar (ultrahand is like an upgraded magnesis) and some original (ascend). There is a massive creative aspect to the game with the new building mechanics, but you don’t need to be a pro, nor does the game force you to build things in a specific way. You’re very quickly fired into the story, which feels a lot more present than BoTW. However, the game feels very similar in that regard (again, not a bad thing!) You’re given a brief overview of the story, talk to NPCs to find out more, and there are memories you collect to unravel the past and find out why everything is happening. That, along with the typical Zelda dungeon layout will lead you to the final boss. There are parts where the gameplay feels massively different however. Those who criticised BoTW’s weapon system are either gonna love the new system or hate the new system: weapons are a lot more brittle, and the higher damage weapons in ToTK are similar to that in the lower tier of BoTW. But the new fuse mechanic increases durability and inspires creativity; You can fuse a mushroom to a sword to send an enemy flying, or a certain type of flower to make an enemy a friend. The geography of the world too feels different. Aside from simple terrain differences, which threw me off (as a person with 300+ hours in botw), there is the sky layer (which has some interesting history) and the depths; a desolate field which is only occupied by strong monsters and rare materials. It’s a place you’ll want to avoid early game. Graphically it’s seen a boost; longer render distances, better reflections and better lighting are noticeable from the start. What is also noticeable is their new dynamic resolution system, which will apply when the camera is being moved in even slightly busy places. I couldn’t notice it much on my 50” TV but on the Switch tablet it was noticeable. Still, after playing Age of Calamity anything above 540p is a blessing. All in all, this game is almost perfect, after all it succeeds an almost perfect game. But I would give it 4/5 for two reasons. 1. Sage controls; throughout the game you will unlock sages, which are little avatars to help you in battle. They can grant you powers - if you can catch them. In actual gameplay they will run away from you and are next to useless; I often disable them. How this got past QA I do not know. A wheel system would’ve been better, similar to the main powers you get in the game. Maybe mapped to holding the down dpad button, considering that’s how you summon them in dungeons. 2. The frame rate. Admittedly, it’s not bad at the start, but once you get all sages in a fight the frame rate tanks in the most desolate of places. I had a lynel fight in an empty field where the frame rate was in the 20s essentially the whole time. I highly recommend dumping this game and playing it on an emulator for even a stable 30fps. Aside from those 2 issues, it would be the perfect game. And who knows, maybe they’ll be fixed upon. If the game’s ending changes my mind, I’ll update this review. ## Features - Unit Count: 1.0; Color Name: Red - Look forward to Link’s massive adventure starting again when The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Easy to use ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B07SNRGQC4 | | Country Of Origin | Japan | | Guaranteed Software Updates Until | unknown | | Item Model Number | Nintendo201956 | | Language | English | | Product Dimensions | 17 x 10.5 x 1.1 cm; 50 g | | Rated | Ages 12 & Over | | Release Date | 12 May 2023 | ## Images ![The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (Nintendo Switch) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81eHh0BNU0L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: When will Amazon update listing now it has a name and release date?** A: Update will happen after rise of the machines, but before the seas part. **Q: Will this me the cartridge version or a digital download key?** A: Physical. **Q: When is this coming out?** A: 12th May 2023. **Q: Will the game have the same mechanics as the first game?** A: The sequel has the same mechanics, including the same button mapping, bullet time when using your bow and flurry rushes, but different runes. If you played the previous game, you will take naturally to this one. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Masterpiece of Creativity – Expanding Perfection in Every Direction *by M***0 on 9 April 2026* Well packaged, quick delivery. Great game. After spending dozens of hours back in Hyrule, I can confidently say that Tears of the Kingdom isn't just a sequel; it’s a complete reimagining of what an open-world game can be. If you thought Breath of the Wild was the peak of the series, this game will prove you wrong within the first two hours. Key Gameplay Observations: Ultrahand & Fuse Mechanics: These are the absolute stars of the show. The ability to stick almost any object together to build vehicles, bridges, or elaborate contraptions is incredibly intuitive. The "Fuse" system also completely fixes the weapon durability complaints from the first game—now, finding a "decayed" sword is just an excuse to attach a powerful monster horn or a boulder to it. Vertical Exploration: The world has literally tripled in size. You aren't just exploring the surface; you are diving from floating Sky Islands and venturing into the eerie, pitch-black Depths. The seamless transition as you dive from the clouds all the way to the ground is a technical marvel for the Nintendo Switch. Shrines & Puzzles: The puzzles feel much more "open-ended" this time. There isn't just one way to solve a Shrine; the game rewards you for being clever (or even "breaking" the puzzle with a ridiculous flying machine). Performance: Despite the aging hardware of the Switch, the game runs remarkably well. The art style remains breathtaking, and the physics engine manages to keep track of complex machines without the frame rate tanking. Pros: Infinite Replayability: The building mechanics mean no two players will have the same experience.Meaningful Side Content: The side quests feel more integrated into the world-building, making Hyrule feel alive and worth saving.Quality of Life Improvements: Travel is faster, the map is more detailed, and the new "Ascend" ability makes vertical traversal much less tedious. Cons: Learning Curve: The new controls (especially the building menus) can feel a bit "fiddly" at first, but it becomes second nature after a few play sessions. The Verdict: Tears of the Kingdom is a rare 10/10 experience. It’s a game that respects your intelligence and rewards your curiosity at every turn. Whether you’re a long-time Zelda fan or a newcomer, this is the definitive reason to own a Nintendo Switch. It is quite possibly the most creative "sandbox" ever built. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The perfect game held back by flawed hardware. *by S***S on 2 July 2023* EDIT: This edit is made 2 years after the review, July 2025. There is an optional £8 DLC that upgrades it for the Switch 2, including a frame rate boost to 60fps, resolution boost up to 1440p and HDR. While the controls weren’t sorted, the game is absolutely stunning and has no issue on the new hardware, so I’m bumping my review up to 5 stars. A must have game for any Switch 2 owner, nevermind Zelda fan. Quick note about spoilers: As of writing this review I have 100+ hours in it. I have not finished the game and as a result no end game spoilers will be in this. However, there might be some things mentioned that while not massive spoilers, may constitute this warning. So, 6 years came and went. What was the longest wait between Zelda games felt like the shortest. I’m sure many people like myself were hesitant to see the same map being used and questioned how much you could really do. The answer is: a lot to justify it as the best sequel game I have ever played. It is very open to new players and doesn’t require you to have played the last game: if anything it’s very loosely connected. Gameplay feels more or less the same as Breath of The Wild, which isn’t a bad thing! You will start from scratch (3 hearts/1 stamina wheel). You will get powers, some feeling very similar (ultrahand is like an upgraded magnesis) and some original (ascend). There is a massive creative aspect to the game with the new building mechanics, but you don’t need to be a pro, nor does the game force you to build things in a specific way. You’re very quickly fired into the story, which feels a lot more present than BoTW. However, the game feels very similar in that regard (again, not a bad thing!) You’re given a brief overview of the story, talk to NPCs to find out more, and there are memories you collect to unravel the past and find out why everything is happening. That, along with the typical Zelda dungeon layout will lead you to the final boss. There are parts where the gameplay feels massively different however. Those who criticised BoTW’s weapon system are either gonna love the new system or hate the new system: weapons are a lot more brittle, and the higher damage weapons in ToTK are similar to that in the lower tier of BoTW. But the new fuse mechanic increases durability and inspires creativity; You can fuse a mushroom to a sword to send an enemy flying, or a certain type of flower to make an enemy a friend. The geography of the world too feels different. Aside from simple terrain differences, which threw me off (as a person with 300+ hours in botw), there is the sky layer (which has some interesting history) and the depths; a desolate field which is only occupied by strong monsters and rare materials. It’s a place you’ll want to avoid early game. Graphically it’s seen a boost; longer render distances, better reflections and better lighting are noticeable from the start. What is also noticeable is their new dynamic resolution system, which will apply when the camera is being moved in even slightly busy places. I couldn’t notice it much on my 50” TV but on the Switch tablet it was noticeable. Still, after playing Age of Calamity anything above 540p is a blessing. All in all, this game is almost perfect, after all it succeeds an almost perfect game. But I would give it 4/5 for two reasons. 1. Sage controls; throughout the game you will unlock sages, which are little avatars to help you in battle. They can grant you powers - if you can catch them. In actual gameplay they will run away from you and are next to useless; I often disable them. How this got past QA I do not know. A wheel system would’ve been better, similar to the main powers you get in the game. Maybe mapped to holding the down dpad button, considering that’s how you summon them in dungeons. 2. The frame rate. Admittedly, it’s not bad at the start, but once you get all sages in a fight the frame rate tanks in the most desolate of places. I had a lynel fight in an empty field where the frame rate was in the 20s essentially the whole time. I highly recommend dumping this game and playing it on an emulator for even a stable 30fps. Aside from those 2 issues, it would be the perfect game. And who knows, maybe they’ll be fixed upon. If the game’s ending changes my mind, I’ll update this review. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super Highly Recomended ! *by N***O on 28 May 2026* The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on the Nintendo Switch is pretty good, I have had it for a while now and put so many hours into it. It builds perfectly on the last game, mainly the exploration and open world, though I did not try to rush through the main story and just focused on exploring all the new areas. But yeah, it does the job, and the map feels way bigger than expected as well with all the sky islands and underground areas. My only complaints are that the weapon durability system can still be a bit annoying, maybe the building mechanics can be a bit clunky when you are trying to attach things together quickly, and maybe the frame rate can drop a bit when there is too much happening on the screen at once. But is Amazing to have the full game on carthridge (no key card nonsense) . Overall, it's a solid game, and the new fusion abilities are very cool you can basically build whatever vehicles or crazy weapons you want, lol. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - For Nintendo Switch (European Version) - Super Mario Party Jamboree - Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/133884871-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-switch](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/133884871-the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-nintendo-switch) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-09-14*