Elaborate Zonai creations are one of the best parts ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, especially when they allow Link to play around with vehicles inspired by other massive franchises. Inarguably the biggest mechanic inTears of the Kingdom, Zonai devices have allowed players to solve the game’s many puzzles and combat encounters in ways the developers likely expected. From gigantic robots capable of stomping around enemy camps to simple yet effective flamethrowers,the sky is the limit, especially with a build that takes players to the clouds.
Posted to X (formerly Twitter) by usersaiotoko002,theTears of the Kingdomfan showcased their Zonai build inspired by the infamous AV-8B Harrier II fromMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty.
The player showcases the plane in action as Link flies around Hyrule, dipping and diving while also dropping explosive payloads on any unfortunate enemy caught in his path. The way the Zonai Harrier flies is remarkable; With the right control scheme, it seems possible to fly it around like something out ofAce Combat.
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Players Should Embrace Their Creativity
While it can be daunting at first,the faster players learn to work with Zonai devices the more fun they’ll have withTears of the Kingdom. Nintendo specifically designed an open-ended experience that wants players to approach it like a toolbox rather than a rote open world. It can take a long time to gather enough components to create something as elaborate as the AV-8B Harrier II, but with enough patience, anyone could potentiallypull off such a detailed creation.
The joy of Zonai devicesis how theyopen up new avenues of exploration, once again turning Hyrule into a place that wants to be discovered rather than traversed. Thanks to a handy series of quests designed to slowly teach players the best ways to use their newfound tools,it shouldn’t be too long before Link is proving himself as a master inventor. While the system may have been divisive for fans not wanting to constantly hunt down supplies and ingredients, those who metTears of the Kingdomon its terms found a lot to love.
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s inclusion of Zonai devices is phenomenal; however, there are a number of ways it could be improved.
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A True Open World Innovation
The wayThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomprovides players with the means tocreate their own vehicles, solutions, and weaponsis the kind of innovation the open-world genre desperately needs. I find that other games that provide a sandbox environment may flaunt “freedom” as a key selling point butthe tools provided to players are almost always restrictive, facilitating only a handful of different playstyles. Zonai devices truly put the keys to the kingdom in the hands of the community, ensuring their experience is both personal and filled with emergent moments.
