History TearJerker / TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild

* The scene in the release date trailer where Zelda [[CryIntoChest cries in Link's arms]]. Even without context, seeing a character like Zelda [[BrokenTears break down]] like that is heartwrenching.

[[caption-width-right:350:Go ahead, let it all out...]]

* The fact you can't find items in pots or by cutting long grass anymore. Why is this a TearJerker? In TheLegendOfZeldaTheMinishCap, it's revealed Picori put out the items there, because they love humans. So either a race of[[AllLovingHero lovable mouse elves]] went extinct, or something happened that soured their views on humanity.

* The fact you can't find items in pots or by cutting long grass anymore. Why is this a TearJerker? In TheLegendOfZeldaTheMinishCap, it's revealed Picori out the items there because they love humans. So either a race of[[AllLovingHero lovable mouse elves]] went extinct, or something happened that soured their views on humanity.

* The scene in the release date trailer where Zelda [[CryIntoChest cries in Link's arms]]. Even without context, seeing a character like Zelda break down like that is heartwrenching.

[[caption-width-right:350:Go ahead, let it all out...]] ]]

* The scene in the release date trailer where Zelda [[CryIntoChest cries in Link's arms]], especially in the Japanese version. Even without context, seeing a character like Zelda break down like that is heartwrenching.

-->'''Zelda:''' Everything I've done up until now... It was all for nothing...

* The scene in the release date trailer where Zelda cries in Link's arms, especially in the Japanese version. Even without context, seeing a character like Zelda break down like that is heartwrenching.

-->'''Zelda:''' Everything I've done up until now was all for nothing.

* Link's situation, as he was asleep for 100 years. And the fact he's mostly alone, likely clueless of what happened, in this Hyrule that's in ruins, can bring a tear to one's eyes. In fact, he doesn't seem to know even how he got there or ''who he is''.

* The very state of Hyrule can bring tears in the eyes of many Zelda players, rivaling that of ''Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker''. The kingdom that many came to recognize and remember is now just ruins, buried by the wilderness with little to no civilization visible across the land. All familiar aspects are either gone or nearly forgotten, exemplified by the Master Sword lying in its pedestal, rusted from the passage of time.

* Link's situation, as he was asleep for 100 years. And the fact he's mostly alone, likely clueless of what happened, in this Hyrule that's in ruins, can bring a tear to one's eyes.

* One of the very first signs of the state of the kingdom and how much time has passed is the ruins of the Temple of Time. Located near the cave where Link woke up, it's in very bad shape. Sure, the temple was in just as poor, if not worse, state in [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess Twilight Princess]]. But here, dead Guardians lie inside the ruins, leaving little doubt that the temple was attacked in the past rather than the temple being slowly reclaimed by nature. Being one of the most iconic and important places in the franchise, it will definitely pull a few strings for players seeing this for the first time.

** One of the very first signs of the state of the kingdom and how much time has passed is the ruins of the Temple of Time. Located near the cave where Link woke up, it's in very bad shape. Sure, the temple was in just as poor, if not worse, state in [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTwilightPrincess Twilight Princess]]. But here, dead Guardians lie inside the ruins, leaving little doubt that the temple was attacked in the past rather than the temple being slowly reclaimed by nature. And seeing how the Guardians already are very powerful, with just one capable of killing Link if he's not careful, how many warriors, soldiers and possibly civilians seeking refuge, died just to put down the few inside the ruins? Were there even survivors? Being one of the most iconic and important places in the franchise, it will definitely pull a few strings for players seeing this for the first time.

* The Master Sword, lying alone in the woods, covered in rust, full of gouges. Poor [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Fi]].

* The very state of Hyrule can bring tears in the eyes of many Zelda players, rivaling that of ''Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker''. The kingdom that many came to recognize and remember is now just ruins, buried by the wildness with little to no civilization visible across the land. All familiar aspects are either gone or nearly forgotten, exemplified by the Master Sword lying in its pedestal, rusted from the passage of time.

* The very state of Hyrule can bring tears in the eyes of many Zelda players, rivaling that of the ''Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker''. The kingdom that many came to recognize and remember is now just ruins, buried by the wildness with little to no civilization visible across the land. All familiar aspects are either gone or nearly forgotten, exemplified by the Master Sword lying in its pedestal, rusted from the passage of time.
* The Master Sword, lying alone in the woods and covered in rust. Poor [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Fi]].

* Link's situation, as he was asleep for 100 years. And the fact he's mostly alone, in this Hyrule that's in ruins, can bring a tear to one's eyes.

* Link's situation. He was asleep for 100 years and is implied to not even have a childhood. And the fact he's mostly alone, in this Hyrule that's in ruins, can bring a tear to one's eyes.

* The Master Sword, lying alone in the woods and covered in rust. Poor [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Fi]].