Tears of the Kingdom brings some huge innovations to the Zelda formula, letting players construct wild creations like hulking mechs and rocket ships. The construction elements are, obviously, what has drawn the most attention, but it’s actually a different mechanic that could have the longest-lasting effect on the franchise at large. Link’s Sage companions in Tears of the Kingdom integrally change the way you play Zelda, functioning like an emergent difficulty setting while also teasing the possibilities of what a party-based Zelda experience could be.
