Tears of the Kingdom: Bombs are Back, You Can Throw Almost Any Item, and More

Bombs Return, Sort Of

The highly anticipated Tears of the Kingdom brings back a familiar mechanic, but with a twist. Instead of the traditional rune-based remote bombs, players will encounter Bomb Flowers. These are collectible items that can be incorporated into Link’s arsenal in various ways.

• Bomb Flowers are treated like any other item, allowing for their fusion with weapons or shields.
• They can be attached to arrows for long-range detonations or used in close-quarters combat.
• The method of acquiring Bomb Flowers remains unclear, along with the potential for other bomb types.

You Can Throw Just About Anything

The game significantly expands on the projectile system of Breath of the Wild. No longer limited to throwing weapons, players can now hurl virtually anything from their inventory.

• The throw mechanic extends to a wide array of items, including food, rocks, and even various consumables.
• The impact of these projectiles can range from stunning enemies to inflicting elemental effects like fire or ice.
• This versatile system allows for creative problem-solving and strategic advantages, such as starting fires or causing distractions.

Weapons Seem to Have New Modifiers Now

Tears of the Kingdom revisits the concept of weapon modifiers, although the specifics differ from the previous game.

• Some weapons now possess unique attributes, such as “Quick Charge” for faster charge attacks and “Extra Durable” for increased durability.
• These modifiers are not consistently applied to all weapons, adding an element of discovery and strategic weapon selection.
• The detailed phrasing of these modifiers suggests potentially more diverse attributes, adding depth to weapon acquisition and usage.

Korok Quests Are Back, Baby!

The beloved Korok quests return, offering a combination of familiar and new challenges. The objectives often require manipulating environmental elements.

• Players will encounter puzzles involving Koroks scattered across the landscapes.
• Some puzzles are more complex and demand creative solutions, with rewards scaling in difficulty.
• A central element of these quests involves locating Hestu, potentially absent from his usual location, adding an investigative aspect.

Why Yes, That Was a Giant Gacha Machine

A prominent feature of Tears of the Kingdom is the reappearance of giant gacha machines, now dispensing Zonai devices.

• These machines utilize a new item called “Zonai Charges” to activate and potentially produce a variety of Zonai-related items.
• Zonai devices include functional building tools, like fans for propelling vehicles, portable cookers, and flame emitters.
• This feature encourages players to seek these machines out for building resources, augmenting their construction capabilities.

Not Every Weapon Fusion Is Astounding

While weapon fusion promises thrilling possibilities, not all combinations yield spectacular results.

• Some fusions, such as combining mundane objects like apples or meat with weapons, provide minor enhancements rather than transformative powers.
• This balance allows less remarkable items to serve as a foundation for the more powerful, potentially transformative combinations.
• The variety in outcome, from minimal impact to potentially game-altering effects, keeps the fusion system engaging and exploratory.