Watchly Safety Review

Ryan and Daddy’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Adventure

14:53 · 2.7M views · October 10, 2023

Minor FlagsReviewed June 2026

2Minor Flags

This video is a clearly labeled Nintendo advertisement featuring Ryan and his dad playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, making it safe and enjoyable for most kids while being transparent about its commercial nature. The content is genuinely educational in tone — the pair work through in-game puzzles together, demonstrating creative problem-solving and teamwork — though parents should know the entire video is promotional content designed to sell a game. The fantasy combat is mild and cartoon-style, with no blood or disturbing imagery.

Content Breakdown · 2 Categories

Hidden Advertising & Sponsored ContentA little

The video description explicitly discloses '#AD' and '#ad' tags, and the description clearly identifies this as a sponsored Nintendo promotion for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Because the sponsorship is transparently disclosed in the description, this does not constitute hidden advertising; however, it is flagged at a low score because the ad disclosure appears only in the description and may not be verbally disclosed within the video itself, which could reduce visibility for younger viewers.

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“Description begins with '#AD Parents, an epic adventure awaits in the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game, only on the Nintendo Switch system.'”

“Description ends with '@nintendoamerica #ad' and includes a direct product link.”

Playful & Fantasy ViolenceA little

As a Legend of Zelda gameplay video, the content inherently involves stylized fantasy combat — Link fighting enemies, using weapons like swords and bows, and defeating monsters — which is entirely consequence-free, cartoon-style, and age-appropriate. This is flagged at a low discretion level so parents are aware of the game's fantasy combat nature, not as a safety concern.

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“The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is an action-adventure game featuring Link battling fantasy enemies and bosses throughout Hyrule.”

“The description references 'fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom,' confirming combat gameplay is present.”

What Parents Need to Know

This is a fully disclosed Nintendo advertisement (stated at the start and end of the video) featuring popular YouTube creator Ryan and his dad exploring Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. On the positive side, the video models great parent-child co-play, encourages creative thinking and puzzle-solving (using in-game tools like Ultra Hand and Fuse to build bridges and solve challenges), and shows collaborative communication between a parent and child. The combat shown is light fantasy violence — using swords, bows, and hammers against cartoon enemies — with no blood or disturbing content. The main concern is that this is advertising content intended to drive purchases of a Nintendo Switch game rated E10+, so children may ask to buy the game after watching. There is no inappropriate language, no scary content, and no manipulation beyond the inherent promotional nature of the video.

Talk to Your Kids About

1The video showed Ryan and his dad solving puzzles by building bridges — can you think of a real-life problem you've solved by being creative or thinking outside the box?
2This video is an advertisement for a Nintendo game. How can you tell the difference between a regular YouTube video and one that's trying to sell you something?
3Ryan and his dad worked together as a team when they got stuck. Why is it helpful to ask someone for help instead of giving up on your own?
4If you wanted to play this game, what would you need to think about before asking for it — like cost, screen time, or whether it's right for your age?

Ryan and Daddy’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Adventure

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What's This Video About?

#AD Parents, an epic adventure awaits in the Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom game, only on the Nintendo Switch system. In this sequel to the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild game, you’ll decide your own path through the sprawling landscapes of Hyrule and the mysterious islands floating in the vast skies above. Can you harness the power of Link’s new abilities to fight back against the malevolent forces that threaten the kingdom? https://zelda.nintendo.com/tears-of-the-kingdom/ @nintendoamerica #ad

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this video appropriate for?

This video is appropriate for children aged 6 and up. The fantasy combat is mild and cartoon-style with no blood or disturbing imagery, and the cooperative, puzzle-focused gameplay shown is well-suited to younger school-age children.

Is this video actually an advertisement?

Yes — the video clearly states 'This is an ad for Nintendo' at both the beginning and the end of the video. Parents should be aware that the entire content is promotional material designed to encourage viewers to purchase The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

Is there any violence in this video?

There is mild fantasy violence typical of the Zelda franchise — Link fights cartoon enemies using swords, bows, and hammers. There is no blood, no realistic weapons, and no threatening or disturbing imagery, keeping it well within age-appropriate bounds.

Is the Zelda game shown in the video appropriate for kids?

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is rated E10+ by the ESRB, meaning it is suitable for children aged 10 and older. The game contains fantasy violence and mild adventure themes, but nothing graphic or disturbing.

Does this video teach kids anything valuable?

Yes — despite being an advertisement, the video genuinely models creative problem-solving, logical thinking, and patience as Ryan and his dad work through in-game puzzles together. It also shows a positive example of a parent and child enjoying screen time collaboratively.

Does this video try to manipulate kids into wanting to buy something?

As a Nintendo-sponsored advertisement, the video is inherently designed to make the game look appealing, which could lead children to ask for it. However, it does not use high-pressure tactics or emotional manipulation — it simply showcases gameplay in an entertaining way, and the ad disclosure is clear and upfront.