B+The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
An open-world adventure where players explore the land, sky, and depths of Hyrule, using magical abilities to build complex machines and solve environmental puzzles.
Parent verdict
Is The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom good for kids?
Yes — a great pick for most kids
Rated Everyone 10+ (ESRB E10+). Best for creative engineering and family brainstorming.
Reviewed by Hess Polanco, parent tester & co-founder · Updated April 15, 2026
The busy-parent summary
Time required
30-60 minutes
Safety level
High
Best for
Creative engineering and family brainstorming
Ages
Everyone 10+ (ESRB E10+)
Great for your child
It empowers them to solve problems in their own unique way rather than following a script.
Great for you
It provides a sophisticated world that is genuinely engaging to watch and help navigate.
Parent notes
This is a strictly offline game, so there are no risks from strangers or online chat. Monitor the 'Depths' areas if your child is sensitive to dark or slightly spooky atmospheres.
The Connection Grade™ breakdown
Four things we grade, each one judged on what this game actually does. Open any row to see why.
Encourages creative engineering, spatial reasoning, and perseverance through open-ended experimentation.
Skills this builds
- Collaborative brainstorming sessions to solve difficult physics puzzles
- Shared discovery of secrets hidden throughout a vast world
- Passing the controller during difficult traversal or combat segments
Try this together
Act as the 'Chief Engineer' while your child controls the character, suggesting parts for their builds.
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