In the gaming world, stumbling upon a cheat or glitch can sometimes feel like discovering a secret superpower. For fans of "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom," the latest installment in the beloved franchise has presented just such an opportunity, albeit a controversial one. A new glitch, detailed by Gaming Reinvented, allows players to vanquish formidable enemies and bosses with one definitive blow. But before players move to judge, it's worth exploring how this glitch operates and the implications it has for gameplay.
At its core, the method leverages a flaw within the game's mechanics. To exploit it successfully, you require a trifecta of ingredients: a sturdy weapon, a memory you've collected in the game, and a target — any creature you've set your sights on, from a lowly Bokoblin to a towering Lynel, is fair game. The glitch involves a strategic pause in the normal combat sequence. You initiate your attack and, just before the weapon makes contact, you pause the action. If executed correctly, no collision flash occurs, and you're unable to drop the weapon—signs that you're on the right track.
The glitch isn't just a simple button combination; it involves a bit of arithmetic. Calculating the exact number of times to watch a memory relies on the health points (HP) of your enemy and the damage output of your weapon. Once you've crunched the numbers, the resulting figure dictates the number of memory viewings required to seal your enemy's fate. And while you can skip through these memory sequences rather than watching them in full, this process can become somewhat repetitive and is perceived by some as tedious.
But what happens next is where the true glitch artistry comes in. After "watching" the memories the necessary number of times, resuming the game causes the enemy to expire instantly. It's as if all the strikes you would have had to land sequentially have been compressed into one moment, resulting in an immediate victory. Players dedicated to mastering this glitch report varying degrees of success and challenge in its execution.
For those interested in a deeper understanding, Gaming Reinvented has provided elaborate explanations about the inner workings of the glitch. The phenomenon has attracted a mixed reception within the gaming community. Some welcome the discovery as a nifty trick for those stuck or looking to save time. Opponents of the glitch believe it undermines the true spirit of the game's design, which is crafted to challenge players' skills and strategy.
This finding arrives amidst a backdrop of other reported glitches in "Tears of the Kingdom," adding to players' options for bending the rules of the virtual world of Hyrule. The game has been praised for its open-world experience, allowing for first-person exploration and various ways to approach environmental obstacles, sometimes even circumventing the need for armor or elixirs in hazardous areas.
Fans of the series have always been fascinated with discovering glitches, and the developers at Nintendo have been relatively tolerant, if not subtly appreciative, of the ingenuity and creativity that goes into glitch exploitation. However, criticisms have been leveled at the company for what some perceive as an oversight in game-testing — a surprising turn given the brand's reputation for polished products.
Aside from the ethical and gameplay implications, glitches like these garner attention and spark discussions within the gaming community. Questions arise such as whether exploiting such glitches constitutes cheating or simply another way of enjoying the interactive medium.
Here's a glimpse at the glitch in action via a YouTube video posted by a gamer who has delved into the mechanics of this peculiar anomaly:
