A creative player of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has designed a HIMARS rocket launcher to wreak havoc on Bokoblin camps, showcasing the game's unexpected potential as a military simulator. The game's versatile sandbox allows for a wide range of imaginative possibilities, as demonstrated by the viral videos of Link's Ultrahand ability shortly after the game's release. From building structures to experimenting with the limits of tree trunks, players quickly progressed to constructing autonomous drones and mechs that surpassed even Link's powerful Master Sword. The emergence of a dedicated subreddit focused on showcasing engineering feats in Hyrule speaks to the game's remarkable scope for innovation.
The craving to create powerful weapons to take down Bokoblins continues even weeks after the game's launch. A video posted by twolf201 showcases rockets that draw inspiration from the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), which gained notoriety during the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year. Although the rockets function differently in Hyrule, the video demonstrates Link activating the rockets attached to the HIMARS-like machines by firing arrows at them. Once the rockets are in the air, they change course aggressively towards Bokoblin camps, causing explosive impacts and debris that narrowly miss Link.
Players of Tears of the Kingdom have taken their creativity to the extreme by building torture chambers for Koroks, proving that the game offers a wide range of possibilities beyond homing rockets. Despite the game's E10+ rating, some players have chosen to engage in morally questionable activities, which is a testament to the game's versatility and the community's imaginative capabilities. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom can be played on Nintendo Switch.