Summary
A creative fan and movie enthusiast has recreated Godzilla inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomusing a combination of Zonai devices and materials. InTears of the Kingdom, players have access to a giant sandbox that grants them the freedom to go almost anywhere or build anything. This is thanks to Link’s new abilities, such as Ultrahand and Fuse, as well as a wide variety of useful materials calledZonai devices that aid Link in his journeyto take down Ganondorf.
Players can use Zonai devices for several broadly different basic functions like traversal and combat. However, these newly introduced devices can be used to solve puzzles as well as make all sorts of innovative creations. For instance, one player hasrecreated anAngry Birdscatapultthat can take on a monster base and send Bokoblins flying. WhileTears of the Kingdomdoes not have new game+, making replayability limited, being able to come up with inventive ways to interact with the world of Hyrule makes the game an enjoyable experience long after players have defeated the final boss and the end credits have rolled.
As if having their village taken over and destroyed by an army of monsters teaming up was not enough, Lurelin residents had to defend their homes against an attack from Godzilla. A Twitter user, known as sumoguri2323, has posted a video showcasing a recreation of the kaiju attacking the idyllicLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomcoastal settlement using a flame-based ability and its tail as a weapon. The video, which also has music and sound effects accompanying it, begins with Godzilla making its way out of the sea and approaching the village. While the villagers fought against the kaiju with Zonai-made tanks that utilized laser-based attacks, they ultimately failed against its enormous might.
Coincidentally, sumoguri2323’s creation also resembles another iconic and gigantic lizard, the Green Ranger’s Zord fromMighty Morphin Power Rangers. The video quickly gained popularity on Twitter, receiving around 19 thousand likes and some users saying it’s a fantastic piece of cinema, which is on brand asGodzillais considered a highly influential horror franchise.
Videos like this one of Godzilla’s hilarious rampages show not only the immense creativity of fans but also the nearly limitless sandbox filled with possibilities that Nintendo has created. The game’s influence has now widened with its revolutionary building mechanics, leading to a University of Maryland professor creating aTears of the Kingdom-inspired mechanical engineering course. WithThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s impact, it is no wonder that it is one ofNintendo’s highly nominated titles at The Game Awards 2023.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is the sequel to the beloved open-world adventure, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This installment once again sees Link and Zelda battling to protect Hyrule from falling to Ganondorf. This new adventure takes place in the same land of Hyrule as Breath of the Wild but sees something called the Upheaval, which allows link to travel to Sky Islands, as well as deep into the Depths beneath Hyrule. Players can use special abilities to fuse together weapons, and build items to help them progress through the release.
