I am embarrassed. I am a HUGE Zelda fan and I put in more than 2000 hours since it launched. My wife was a casual gamer and play iPhone games like candy crush, plant vs zombies, sally's spa etc. but somehow she always watch me play Zelda. She would play the game and walk around when I put the game down for bathroom breaks and handed it over to me when I come back. The first Zelda game she ever played more than an hour is A Link Between worlds. So when the switch came out I bought 2 copies of BOTW because I have a hunch that she would play BOTW. She would watch me play all the time from March until July when she did the same thing of picking up the controller when I went to the bathroom. As I was in the bathroom I heard giggles over and over again so I came out and she was playing it. She was wasting my arrows trying to shoot the bokoblins and missed most of them but she was amazed at the enemies animation. I think she never played a game where character react like that and have their own personality. She logged over 3000 hours on the game. I thought I was the Zelda fan of the house.
That's a really wholesome story haha! Thanks for sharing this. It's really lovely when someone who's a really casual gamer, interested more in the hobby. Since BOTW is my first Zelda game, is there any Zelda games that at least as enjoyable as this, or is BOTW just too good?
@@SleepyMortal I mean you can play any other Zelda, they all have their each experience but if you seek more freedom I recommend you play wind waker. (My fav is a Link between worlds btw)
I'm playing the game again emulated on PC with a music mod and the revo reshade. I know I'm not experiencing the game again for the first time, but it certainly feels fresh with high resolution, high framerate, fuether draw distance, a deeper sound track, and the color balancing giving the washed colors a fresh coat of paint. Do recommend if you have a decent pc and are itching to get back into the world before tears of the kingdom.
This video is weird timing. My girlfriend had the same issues. It was too grand a scale. Where do you begin. She only just got to hateno village after she put the game down for almost a year. The games size and nature being this open was overwhelming. But as of this week, she's restarted the game, and yesterday, she spent 12 hours straight. She's been showing me all the things she's found, and it's like reliving the game in little bite-sized pieces. Her favourite thing so far was realising the reason she was getting struck by lighting on thundra plateau was because she had metal weapons equipped. She's just collected enough arrows for vah rutah, so I can't wait for her to tackle her first divine beast.
Oh wow, thanks for sharing this! Knowing someone out there in the world having a very similar experience is very fascinating for me haha I also can't stop playing at the moment. I just beat my first divine beast, the camel one. Someone on my stream said that it was the hardest divine beasts, but I don't care and it's indeed super hard lol. Especially the puzzle. I hope your girlfriend will enjoy the game as much as I do! Now I'm just taking my time exploring, unlocking maps, doing random shrines. I don't want to beat this game too fast
@Not SleepyMortal Yeh, this is one of my favourite things about this game. No two people are going to have the exact same experience. Thanks for sharing yours 👍👍 Taking your time with the game is definitely worth it. You have 3 months until the sequel, so you have plenty of time.
One detail that really impressed me was in the desert. If you stand in the shade it is actually slightly cooler and sometimes prevents you overheating, even though the shadows are dynamic and constantly shift as time passes. I dont know why, but I found that to be such and incredibly awesome detail.
Same, I love little details like that! I thought that removing any armor or clothes will help me to not overheating, but then I thought "wait... that's not how it works, the sun will be directly on my skin then" and yes, I'm still overheating lol
@@SleepyMortal Speaking of little details involving armor, Link swims a little bit faster if you unequip all your armor. Considering your armor is either metal and thus heavy, or cloth that would soak up water and _become_ heavy, this makes sense. There is one armor set that's the exception. It's obvious why when you know what it is.
Ocarina is my all-time fav but I had given up hope for years that I could reach that level again. I was kind of oblivious to the Switch till I grabbed one last Christmas… and then I met BOTW. So yeah I’m back 🥹 I know how lucky I am to be seeing this all for the first time and am cherishing it. Couldn’t be better primed for Tears of the Kingdom.
Happy to hear that! I'm still haven't beat the game, I think I'm about 50 hours in. I want to enjoy every second while waiting for Tears of the Kingdom
I enjoyed playing this game so much,, and convinced my dad to play it when he was going through a depressive episode, and lent him my switch for a couple of months. It’s the first game he’s played since he was in his 20’s, (He’s in his 50’s now). At first he would complain constantly about not understanding the controls, and worrying he would never be able to be quick with selecting weapons, (definitely almost rage quit a few times lol) I just kept telling him to stick with it, and he would eventually get it, practice makes perfect. He became better at the game than me haha. Not only did it bring us closer together, but I enjoyed watching him play/enjoy the game so much. He did everything you could possibly do in the game, so I bought the expansion so he could have more to do. It was amazing to see him have so much youth in his soul, he would laugh/giggle while interacting with every npc, and rant about his amazement at the beauty of the landscapes. Ever since the new Zelda game has been announced a few years back, he brings it up every time we see each other, talking about how excited he is to explore and appreciate a new game all over again. Now that the release date has been announced, he literally put it in his calendar so he could count down the days until May. It’s truly an amazing game that can also bring people together ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
That's so wholesome, thanks for sharing this to me! I hope your dad is feeling better now. The impact of video games is sometimes crazy when I think about it. Can't wait to play Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and share it to people!
I wonder what your dad thought of Tears of Kingdom! Haha Also, you should lend him Zelda Ocarina of Time if he's never played it. It is a classic and one of the greatest games of all time
@@integral9x He loves tears of the kingdom! So much that he’s had my switch for 4 months now and has almost beaten the game. Every time we see each other, he has new updates on what shenanigans he got up to, and telling me about different strategies he uses for combat. I did have to help him with a few of the bosses, because he would completely forget about eating food, then die and get upset. So I had to sit beside him while he played and remind him to eat food to fix his health before continuing,, lol I told him that she should try ocarina of time, but he’s a bit apprehensive about it because he’s worried it will be too difficult. (BOTW and TOTK are the only video games hes played in 25 years)
I love this comment. My son played this for ages so I decided I would try it, he always thought his dad was the go to person to help when stuck, now it's the mum 😊 this game can definitely bring people closer and great to get a better bond with family or friends
i got the game late 2021 since i had heard from countless friends that it’s one of the best switch games. tried to play it, thought it was too hard, and put it down before i even got the paraglider. then in january 2023 i pick it back up and finish the entire game in less than a week cuz i was so addicted to it. truly an amazing game
Sadly it is all-too worth playing, especially with all the UA-cam and Internet guides for it. I owned the game for 5 years, and had never visited a single one of the 4 races that have divine beasts. Then, just over a month ago, I started watching videos to see what the fuss was, picked the game up again, and have been obsessed with it ever since! The game and world is sooo diverse and vast, with sooo many things that are worth doing. Even after finishing the relatively short and simple main story, there is many other cool things to do and places to explore
In my case, I'm trying to not watch any videos or looking for guides while playing BOTW, since I'm sooooo immersed in the game. There's some exception of course, like the camel divine beast. It's literally the hardest puzzle I've ever experience in any video games haha!
@@crapool4486 Thunderblight Ganon is the hardest boss in the base game because it's the one that fights most like a human opponent since it was created to fight like the sword-and-shield-wielding Urbosa, better than Urbosa.
I bought a switch last spring and the second game I bought was Breath of the Wild. I didn't like the combat and did not get better at it. I dropped the game after finishing the getting the locked memories. I started again a few months later and dropped it again. Finally picked up again about two weeks ago. I realized that I don't have to fight every monster I come across and I can just explore, finding koroks in odd out of the way places and doing the side quests of the npc's. I've watched countless videos on side jumping and back flips and still panic when confronted with a big monster. :) I have got the method to kill guardians and a cool cheat (you could call it?) called a shock trap. The game has so many ways you can accomplish your goals. I'm glad you went back to it and changed your feelings about the game.
It's fascinating to me that some people have this experience, when the game didn't click at first and later really enjoyed it after giving it another try Thanks for sharing this and thanks for watching!
@@213kidangel check out WTF gaming channel. She uses that method, I think. You place a electric elemental weapon and a metal weapon down and the smaller guardians get stuck and slowly electrocute themselves.
EDIT: Here's the playthrough of Tears of the Kingdom! Watch it here 👉ua-cam.com/video/9W-kkAcgdtE/v-deo.html --- It's also a perfect time to play since Nintendo just announced Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! I'm excited to try that one
Oh yes!! I’ve played it numerous times and still love it. The game play is so unique to me. My favourite moments are when Moblins will pick up a Bokoblin and Chuck them at Link!
Oh yes! It’s hilarious and usually only happens when you have a pairing of one Bokoblin and one Moblin. The poor Bokoblin kicks his legs and freaks out before he’s tossed at you.
@@janellehiemstra4620 and I'm here, thought that melting the big ice of that one tower with a campfire is really cool haha! (it happened today on stream) Can't wait to discover more stuff!
Nice!! There’s one shrine I really hate in the game and that’s the flower lady. You gotta not step on her flowers (she gives you three chances) before she kicks Links butt down to a quarter health.
I have never played a Zelda game before. That said, I have been getting an itch to play an open world game, so Breath of the Wild seems tempting.. you mentioned that it is new player friendly, so that’s good. And I noticed that it is on sale right now on Nintendo’s site… tempting..
Yep I think it's on sale since they just announced the sequel of this, release in 3 months or something. BOTW is such a masterpiece in my opinion, and worth every penny. If you're interested with some aspects that I mentioned in this video, I think you will enjoy it!
Don’t be intimidated. I was a complete noob to video games, let alone ever played a Zelda game when I gave this a try. It’s so amazing I could not put it down. Hundreds of hours of content. Treat yourself!
@@suninmymouth78 Thanks for that. You are right - an open world game that is this big can seem intimidating in a sense, but I took the plunge and treated myself. The game is now downloaded on my switch, and now I just have to wait until I have some free time to start it :) I remember watching an old friend play Zelda Twilight Princess when I was younger, but I don’t remember playing it. So… Breath of the Wild will be my first Zelda game. I cannot wait to see what it is like :)
@@jz-meister5343 I'm glad you got it. You wont regret it. Practice the combat techniques, food combinations, etc. My husband calls me an addict and he's right. LOL.
@@gdgd5194 it’s fine if you don’t enjoy it you just really are supposed to enjoy the game and do the main story line if you got bored quickly. I also did too from time to time but if you give it a chance then maybe you might like it. Just have fun really
@@gdgd5194 Dang bro who taught you that having a sense of wonder and curiosity for the world around you makes you like a toddler. Being mature doesn’t mean being boring.
I bought a switch just to play Metroid Remastered and ended up buying BOTW as a “I guess I’ll try that too”. I’ve been playing BOTW almost nonstop since I’ve bought it. Thankfully, there are a bunch of BOTW videos online to answer any questions you have, provide tips etc. Otherwise playing this game blind can definitely be overwhelming. Looking forward to playing Hyrule Warriors next and then Tears of the Kingdom.
i got the game in 2022 and i am already done with the champions ballad and the shrines and when i first played the game i was like wow how is this a switch game and i will never forget my first time playing it and when i want to play it after i get tears of the kingdom i will cause i still play this game and its still super fun and when i wanna do dumb funny stuff i will play botw for the memes and funny stuff and play totk for the storyline and stuff so i'd say its still worth playing it
I use to be an avid video game player when I was younger, I lost interest as I got into my mid teen years and stopped playing for probably about 6-7 years. When I tried this game out for the first time I was immediately hooked. This is the game that got me back into gaming after a little over half of a decade. If that doesn't tell you how great of a game this is I don't know what does.
I can relate to that. Last 2 years I feel kinda the same, when video games aren't fun anymore. Whatever I played, it just didn't work. I think I made a video about it too But yes, games like BOTW definitely will spark the good feeling again. In my case back then, Death Stranding did it to me
I just started playing a few days ago….I purposely waited to play Botw…..I told myself when the next game gets close start playing and I’m in love with this game. I have played every game in the Zelda series…..Breath Of the Wild is definitely a master piece I can’t stop playing
Same dude. To be honest I’ve had it since launch. Played it but never really understood it, since I’m so used to the rush and kill as fast as possible mechanics. Now understanding the patience, blocking, dodge/attack mechanic and exploring is a major part to find crazy weapons and armor. It’s opened my eyes. I’m having such a good time! I’m excited for Tears of the Kingdom.
One thing I regret is not playing any Zelda games sooner even tho I used to own it on my DS. Botw is my first entry to the series. I got botw 4days ago and all I can think about now is btow, I even dreamt abt it last night😂I got a full time job and the only thing I’m looking forward to is playing botw when I get home. I haven’t felt excited to play a game like this since acnh (which I hope Nintendo pump out more updates cuz it’s kinda 💀now). I’m a casual/ cozy type of gamer and enjoy a bit of action/adventure once in a while. And botw has a good mixture of everything. You can be taking down a group of vicious monsters in one minute and peacefully picking flowers the next. It just feels so calming and relaxing to play.
Zelda is my favorite series, but this game had a lot. It's really overwhelming. Way to much, I miss the way Zelda games used to be. Still excited for TOTK
Yes! Even after the release of Tears of the Kingdom, people will always jump back to Breath of the Wild. The open-world adventure is what makes it appealing.
But Tears of the Kingdom will be better in every way. Jumping back would be a downgrade. TOTK has the same map but WAYYYY more. Jumping back after getting used to all that is new would be weird and unsatisfying probably
Replaying it as we speak. Watching two others both Let's Play it at the same time. One of them is doing master mode while the other refuses to use warp points. She's been riding this red horse she named Groose around the entire time. I can't remember ever staying on a horse for more than 5 minutes in any of my playthroughs. This time around I decided to do everything I could before going for any f the divine beasts because I remembered them making mention of me not having the master sword yet when I went for them in previous playthroughs.
I recently completed this game. Only Zelda game I thought was poorly executed. Sloppy design, clunky combat, boring rewards. I strongly dislike this game.
I think it’s so embarrassing when people think boosting the contrast makes everything look better. LMAO. The Zelda art team spent months and months painstakingly color matching, lighting and going over everything with a fine tooth comb. Just to have some newbie say they know better.
YES, super worth it !!! Me and my gf have never played a Zelda game before and this is her SECOND game ever (after Pokémon Scarlet) and we both are ADDICTED. Can’t wait for tears of the kingdom.
So accurate! I'm a long time Zelda player since the 90s...I have a switch and never played BoTW because it's the breakable weapons and imposingly large scope of the game. I picked it up last weekend, deciding to dive into it finally and I'm HOOKED... just pulled the Master Sword last night : )
Man, when a game clicked with you hard it's such an amazing feeling isn't it? Haha! I'm glad that a lot of people can relate to my experience. Thanks for watching!
HELL YEHHH 2 weeks I was recently down bad feeling horrible mentally as I was playing Zelda botw I swear this game made me smile through it specially the quest the lil boy who wanted to see different weapons mfs might complain about the adventuring aspect but it really got charm with a fresh Zelda vibe I hope tears of the kingdom captures that same aura
@@SleepyMortal Well we will both be enjoying the upcoming tears of Kingdom for sure, you plan on making any content with that game? I don't always answer that fast, just perfect timing haha :)
@@PeachRap Definitely will at least streaming the whole playthrough, either on UA-cam or Twitch. And after that, maybe I'll edit the whole playthrough into one long video, OR just in the "Stream Highlights" style videos I make on this channel. But we'll see! Also if you're interested, I'm active on the Discord server. Feel free to join if you're interested in that :)
I recently picked up a oled switch. I’ve always been a PlayStation guy so I had to get the ps5. When the switch came out I was just beginning getting a job so I had to get my life together. Further down the years I bought me a ps5 and then a year later I bought me an oled switch. Not a lot games make me feel good anymore. This and ratchet and clank are by far 10/10. Me waiting for almost 5 year I avoided watching videos on Zelda for 5 years because I wanted to experience it myself eventually. I’ve been playing Zelda since wind waker. So I been on a Zelda binge before I got the switch and one day I said screw it. I’m getting a switch before they come out with another console. Now I’m addicted to breath of the wild. It is overwhelming alot and I love it.
i dont get how peeps play for 2000 or 3000 hours. legit beat everything the game has to offer in about 30 hours. maybe 50 if ur a slow gamer. literally every side quest every collectable. what do peeps do for the other 2500 hours? 🤣
i clocked in around 300 getting everything except Koroks. That would easily add another hundred possibly more. Compendium took me awhile but i actually had fun with that. Maxing all the armor also took longer than i expected. as for 2000+ probably players trying to 100% both normal and master mode. Also speedrunners
Zelda games have always been my favorite since each one of them have their own very specific gameplay features. If we look only at the 3D Zelda, here some specific gameplay features that makes them unique: - Ocarina of time has the ocarina songs that make you interacting with the environment + the time travelling - Majora's mask has the ocarina songs too but the main features are the masks enabling you to have completly different ways of playing within the same Zelda game - the Wind Waker has also the song thing but the main unique gameplay feature is the boat and the possibility to travel in the ocean - Twilight princess has the Wolf transformation feature that is really interesting + many great donjon objects - Skyward Sword has the possibility to fly + also many great donjon objects -.Breath of the wild is the best for the exploration of the lands and enigmas but the worst for donjons' aventure side. Don't get me wrong Breath of the wild is a masterpiece to me I love it so much and I can still enjoy myself playing it. However, the other Zelda brings something with the donjons, the music and the bosses that was pure epicness and adventure that I didn't feel that much in Breath of the wild. I really recommend you Zelda Twilight princess that is one of the most epic and adventurous ones. It gives you less freedom than breath of the wild but the adventure feeling in this one is really huge. It is also the most mature one. Please give it a try if you have not so far.
Oh wow, thanks for writing all of this! I'm already curious about the other Zelda games, so thanks for the information for each games you mentioned. I'll put Zelda Twilight Princess on my list!
I got BOTW with my Switch in 2017. My husband encouraged me to get it although I had never played Zelda. I tried it and liked it, but it was too difficult for me because I didnt take the time to actually study combat and weapons. I recently started playing again and I LOVE THIS GAME. Its so close to being the best game I've ever played. I got so much further this time and I'm avoiding Ganon because I honestly don't want it to end.
I can relate to how I also don't want this game to end haha! I already beat 3 out of 4 Divine Beasts and a little bit sad now since it feels like I'm near the end of the game
@@SleepyMortal poor Zelda. She’s been waiting 100 years, I hope she doesn’t mind a few more. Lol. I plan to find all the shrines and actually get good at Lynels first.
@@PaperMario64 "Link help me, the world is doomed" but meanwhile Link learning how to be The Chef Champion and fashionista by collecting armor and clothes 😂 I completely destroyed by Lynels at first, but it gets better as time goes. Kinda similar when I was struggling with Major Test shrines
@@SleepyMortal 😂😂😂 I feel guilty every time there is a blood moon and I’m reminded she’s somewhere waiting for me while I goof off. Thank you for the encouragement. I’m gonna save and keep trying a lynel til I beat it.
My older brother got the game when it first came out and played it a lot for a year. I forgot that we had the game and now discovering it, it is easily one of my favorite games of all time. I got into it two weeks ago and within the first few days I had played around 30 hours which might not seem like a lot for others but it is a big deal for me. I’m almost done with the main story line and extremely excited for when I get the dlc.
I'm playing it in 2023, it's beautiful, fun and addictive altho repetitive. Tower part made me feel like playing far cry, which was also addictive and repetitive.
I loved Zelda since I played a link to the past and the open world and breakable weapons also caused me to stop playing after a few hours when it came out but I was thinking of giving it another try.. think I might have to buy it again
I agree the weapons breaking really annoys me too. But this game is so great. The music alone fills me with joy and great gaming memories 😀 I listen to the music regularly.
I’ve never been a gamer at all and I only got the switch to play animal crossing, but then I got botw because I would see animal crossing youtubers play it too so I bought and I fell in love with it! I really don’t know how I went 4 years without knowing about this game. When I first found Hateno village I thought I would love to live there in real life, I didn’t even know I could get a house in the game for Link at the time. It’s really a masterpiece, it’s so calming but yet adventurous and for someone who’s neurodivergent like me and gets overwhelmed with lights and loud sounds I really enjoy it. I will continue to play this game for a while until the new one comes out, I even got a second copy of it for my 3 year old, I know it’s a 10 and up game but all he wants to do is shoot arrows, fight bokoblins and hang around the stables and talk to the npcs 😂
I really like game i have more than 35 hours you really need understand the game after this it will be more epic like exploring fights shrines towers korok seed upgrades you can do what you want
Im trying to sum up the courage to go back to it. I played about 20hrs but found it incredibly lifeless, the open world was a mile wide but an inch deep and none of the characters had any character outside the art direction. For me it was a prime example of style over substance with a lot of collect-a-thon, tick this off the map busy work. All the buzz around Tears of the Kingdom and reading/seeing people gush about Breath of the Wild again is making me want to go back and try it again though, your video helped too! Hoping to enjoy it this time!
Botw has a huge problem. It lacks any emergency. You dont feel any need to do anything. And when you stop playing for a while, when you come back you just even care less about anything in the game. There is no interesting story or character development. Simply compared to Oot, that game is actually much much better. When you get back to that game after a long while you easily get back into the story and journey and pick it up at any moment. Botw is just a big open world, without any emotion, life or story
My switch broke in 2021 so I can't play this master piece again but I already put more than 500 hours in it before my switch broke so I can't imagine how much more I would've played it if it didn't break but man I miss the switch for this specific reason.
My brother just got totk and so I got his botw copy and I never got into it when it first came out but over the past few weeks I’ve gotten 155 hours in it I finished the dlc and all the shrines my next goal is side quests. I plan on getting totk in November for my birthday but I’m afraid I won’t enjoy it as much- ive seen so many things about it and I already feel overwhelmed 😭
Botw is not the first game to have weapon durability but it definitely Is the worst implementation of it I have ever seen in any game I've personally played. Here's hoping TOTK has god damn blacksmiths or repair kits in the game otherwise 🤬🤬
I hated this game, but only because I wanted a Zelda game. This game would of been great in its own right if it weren’t called Zelda and missing everything that makes Zelda, Zelda. Shrines get boring after the second one, lack of dungeons make the game pointless and earning no items removes any reason to keep playing. To each their own but if you owe it to yourself to play one of the older Zelda games that was actually fun and rewarding, not this dumbed down experience.
I got a switch on Christmas and I’m playing Zelda since then. I believe it’s the best game I’ve ever played. I could already end it, but went back from the castle to try to complete all the shrines and really enjoy the whole game (or close to it). Like, I’ve just discovered the monster shop, today 😂 If you do it like me, the game is almost endless
I still think it's funny that so many people disliked the weapon durability so much... You find weapons EVERYWHERE... I spend more time seeing "You can't carry any more melee weapons" than having weapons break.
Haha I kinda get why that's an issue. For me, I'm used to playing games with getting the best equipment possible. In JRPGs, MMORPGs, even game like Elden Ring where every weapon give you different playstyle & build, I still too used to just use 1 weapon for the entire playthrough haha! So coming to BOTW, it's like a completely different experience. Sometimes I found a cool-looking sword and really want to keep it
people that dont like weapons breaking off the bat do not give the game a chance for the games intended purpose for the mechanic. koroks? they wouldnt be a thing without weapons breaking. rewards in chests? they mean nothing. exploring shrines? useless, just beat them and leave. the game rewards you for exploring and it makes the world so much more lively. you wouldnt want to go to the peak of a mountain or use magnesis to see whats in that lake if there were no meaningful small rewards. its reward system makes the map feel way more lively and better than other open world games.
I can see why people like this game. I enjoyed it for a few dozent hours however the main narrative is really boring to me and the exploration might be beautiful and somewhat fun but it got repetitve for me really quick walking around just doing the same shrines over and over again
Who said zelda had terrible graphics lol zelda had a beautiful crisp amazing stunning 3d artistic graphics, the lighting of the game the sunshine, daylight nightime was stunning and perfect, and also the weather was real life physics, it was actually perfect for this game if this will be a real life like graphics then this will be boring and definitely will not fit the game, some games are good for realistic graphics some are good for 3d artistic graphics, and the stunning crisp beautiful graphics of zelda was perfect fit for the game
I got my copy finally this week, im amazed, this game was not in my original plans, but i bought it too cheap ( switch games european prices are now low) what a game!!
Why I play legend of Zelda for adventure shrines collecting dubios food… rock food very nice harming innocent people trying to use ancient arrows on small children bombing bokoblins very nice
i've recently finished playing totk, but it was my first zelda game. before i got i asked my friend if i should bet botw first, and he said it didn't matter. now that i'm done totk im thinking of getting botw. should i buy it or not?
Of course it’s worth playing in 2023. It’s still fun and how else should you know that this game is totally overrated. You have to play it at least for some time
I have 7000 hours in this game and you think I would be bored of it but I’ll give you the honest truth I am a player who can wait for the new games and still enjoy everything this game has to offer even for the thousandth time
Actually, I felt the same when I dropped the game on my first try. The game felt too...open? Too sandbox at first? But on a second try, I just realized that you can approach the game in a linear experience too. Just follow the main quest, and if you're in the mood for it, you're free to explore the world too
I will play it for the first time tomorrow, i managed to preorder a collector edition of tears of the kingdom and i think that it's a must playing the first before the sequel, hope that i can finish it before the 12th of may when the new one cames out!!
I feel like a lot of us didn't like BOTW at first. I was one of them, but after another try it's one of my favorite games ever. Wish I could relive it for the first time again.
Very true. Had it when I first purchased a Switch. Played twice, put it down. Three months later - it was the only game running on the system until finish.
My friend got a switch and this game like a month ago and I fell in love with it while playing it at their apartment. Bought my own switch and game and looooove playing this game. How fun it is, how difficult it is, how huge the map is, it's fantastic 10/10
I just let my girlfriend borrow my Breath of the wild copy. That was a week ago.. Present day, She’s bought her own copy of the game and has preordered Tears of Kingdom and whenever I go on my switch I see her playing Breath of the Wild. Safe to say she’s hooked 😂
i prefer some of the other zelda games; if someone asked me if they should start by playing breath of the wild i would say no if they are looking for a good zelda game specifically
Such a beautiful game, I can play and just walk around and still have a good time. I consider it a "forever game", something you can literally play forever.
Honestly, while I found breakable weapons irritating at times, I will say it unconsciously caused me to find creative ways to deal with enemies. Sometimes I knew I'm not winning a fight with a mop and rake, so I'd use whatever creative means that I could. If my 50 damage cool sword I found laster forever, why am I not going to just mow everything down with that? One caveat is, that in older games enemies required unique interaction to deal with as opposed to just hitting them, which is what made the old style combat engaging, whereas a lot of the BOTW enemies can be killed with swinging your weapon x number of times. If they were to alleviate the issue of constantly breaking equipment but also encouraging experimentation in combat, start with making enemy encounters more diverse. An example from Ocarina of Time: The first dungeon (The Great Deku Tree) houses Boku-baba. Boku-baba are first introduced standing with their stalks exposed so you can cut right through. When you enter the Deku Tree you are met with Boku-baba who do not expose their stalks, right away... So it encourages you to find ways of exposing that stalk! Also you have Deku Scrubs, which require you to deflect their projectiles back at them and chasing them down to defeat, just your sword isn't enough. Skulltulas, who after some delay, turn to expose their weak spots. Attacking them head on does not work. This is a longer comment than I would usually post but your comments on weapon degradation kinda inspired me. 😅
Exactly what I thought about the breakable weapons! I think I mentioned a bit of that in the video. I haven't played any older Zelda games, so I can't compare it. But from what you wrote, that can be a more fun way to approach combat! Hopefully they implement some of that into ToTK. Having breakable weapons, while also creative ways to beat enemies. BOTW have some of that but not really focused on it. Also, don't worry about long comment! I actually enjoy reading comment like this, and I like to reply to every comment. Thanks for sharing this!
Yeah, that feeling is awesome. I'm thinking about making a video about the beauty of walking in video games, but having a writer's block at the moment haha
Thank you - I was so conflicted due to TOTK being out already and the price tag still being 59.99 - but I just got it - Hopefully I have a great first time experience - I never been into Zelda I only know the simplest of lore like (Zelda is not link lol they are two different people lol ) don’t judge me I’ll update you guys in a few
Their are better open world games to play that have far better stories,discoverable items etc. Games like Fallout 3,Fallout New Vegas,Skyrim,Red Dead Redemption,Witcher 3. All these games have good stories and side quests. BOTW gives you a lot of freedom but not much else. You will shortly find out that the only things to do in this game are repetitive shrines,korok seeds hunting and enemy camps. Look if you enjoy the game good for you but let's not lie and say that is even has a fraction of the good side quests and environmental stories that the games I just mentioned. BOTW is super repetitive and is hard carried by the Zelda name.
Respectfully disagree with your opinion, especially the part where you said "...even has a fraction of the environmental stories". I think from the video, I already touch upon this topic Imo, the game did the environmental stories implicitly. They don't really shove it in your face. Sometimes you can just ask NPC and they will tell you the background of the place, or you can get the info somewhere else and see it for yourself. It's a bit like Elden Ring, where the story is almost hidden in books and item description. It's just not told in a traditional way and some people like that. It's fresh. But I agree that BOTW lacking in good side stories and repetitive shrines. Still, I see the side stories somewhat... realistic? Like you just met an NPC and they will ask you if you want to do something for them. Not good per se, but I appreciate simple task like that after wandering for hours
Dont get me wrong, but I DESPISE open world games, it’s overwhelming! Too much free will I would say lol. But after I watched your review, im going to try it out. Im gonna go pick up the game tomorrow from my local game shop . Thank you bro 🔥
I get what you mean. Not every open world games did it right, and often they're just empty. But imo, BOTW did it right, I hope you will enjoy the game!
I only got a switch last year an only played botw in 2023. Its such a peaceful adventure experience. Even when the main story is done. There is so much to do.
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I am embarrassed. I am a HUGE Zelda fan and I put in more than 2000 hours since it launched. My wife was a casual gamer and play iPhone games like candy crush, plant vs zombies, sally's spa etc. but somehow she always watch me play Zelda. She would play the game and walk around when I put the game down for bathroom breaks and handed it over to me when I come back. The first Zelda game she ever played more than an hour is A Link Between worlds. So when the switch came out I bought 2 copies of BOTW because I have a hunch that she would play BOTW. She would watch me play all the time from March until July when she did the same thing of picking up the controller when I went to the bathroom. As I was in the bathroom I heard giggles over and over again so I came out and she was playing it. She was wasting my arrows trying to shoot the bokoblins and missed most of them but she was amazed at the enemies animation. I think she never played a game where character react like that and have their own personality. She logged over 3000 hours on the game. I thought I was the Zelda fan of the house.
That's a really wholesome story haha! Thanks for sharing this. It's really lovely when someone who's a really casual gamer, interested more in the hobby.
Since BOTW is my first Zelda game, is there any Zelda games that at least as enjoyable as this, or is BOTW just too good?
@@SleepyMortal I mean you can play any other Zelda, they all have their each experience but if you seek more freedom I recommend you play wind waker. (My fav is a Link between worlds btw)
Theirs only two games I know of that can make me laugh because the enemies are goofy. This game and ratchet and clank rift apart. Lol
@@mistikalcanavarlarparlamen3265 I'll keep that in mind! Thanks
@@SleepyMortal You should play Twilight Princess!
One thing I really wish I could do in this game, is experience it for the first time again.
Honestly same. It's kinda similar with how I was playing Red Dead Redemption 2
EXACTLY ITS JUST SO GOOD BRO
Yea me too😭😭😭
I'm playing the game again emulated on PC with a music mod and the revo reshade. I know I'm not experiencing the game again for the first time, but it certainly feels fresh with high resolution, high framerate, fuether draw distance, a deeper sound track, and the color balancing giving the washed colors a fresh coat of paint. Do recommend if you have a decent pc and are itching to get back into the world before tears of the kingdom.
@@subpsycho How?
This video is weird timing. My girlfriend had the same issues. It was too grand a scale. Where do you begin. She only just got to hateno village after she put the game down for almost a year. The games size and nature being this open was overwhelming.
But as of this week, she's restarted the game, and yesterday, she spent 12 hours straight. She's been showing me all the things she's found, and it's like reliving the game in little bite-sized pieces.
Her favourite thing so far was realising the reason she was getting struck by lighting on thundra plateau was because she had metal weapons equipped. She's just collected enough arrows for vah rutah, so I can't wait for her to tackle her first divine beast.
Oh wow, thanks for sharing this! Knowing someone out there in the world having a very similar experience is very fascinating for me haha
I also can't stop playing at the moment. I just beat my first divine beast, the camel one. Someone on my stream said that it was the hardest divine beasts, but I don't care and it's indeed super hard lol. Especially the puzzle.
I hope your girlfriend will enjoy the game as much as I do! Now I'm just taking my time exploring, unlocking maps, doing random shrines. I don't want to beat this game too fast
@Not SleepyMortal Yeh, this is one of my favourite things about this game. No two people are going to have the exact same experience. Thanks for sharing yours 👍👍
Taking your time with the game is definitely worth it. You have 3 months until the sequel, so you have plenty of time.
@@jbkgamr I will, also thanks for watching the video! Have a good day
@@SleepyMortal You too, enjoyed the video :)
@@SleepyMortal thunderblight ganon is indeed the hardest
One detail that really impressed me was in the desert. If you stand in the shade it is actually slightly cooler and sometimes prevents you overheating, even though the shadows are dynamic and constantly shift as time passes. I dont know why, but I found that to be such and incredibly awesome detail.
Same, I love little details like that! I thought that removing any armor or clothes will help me to not overheating, but then I thought "wait... that's not how it works, the sun will be directly on my skin then"
and yes, I'm still overheating lol
@@SleepyMortal Speaking of little details involving armor, Link swims a little bit faster if you unequip all your armor. Considering your armor is either metal and thus heavy, or cloth that would soak up water and _become_ heavy, this makes sense. There is one armor set that's the exception. It's obvious why when you know what it is.
Breath of the Wild is an amazing experience! I wish I could relive playing it for the first time.
It really is!
Ocarina is my all-time fav but I had given up hope for years that I could reach that level again. I was kind of oblivious to the Switch till I grabbed one last Christmas… and then I met BOTW.
So yeah I’m back 🥹
I know how lucky I am to be seeing this all for the first time and am cherishing it. Couldn’t be better primed for Tears of the Kingdom.
This was my dream game since I saw it in 2018. I was so happy to play this masterpiece of a game last December 2022. So worth the wait.
Happy to hear that! I'm still haven't beat the game, I think I'm about 50 hours in. I want to enjoy every second while waiting for Tears of the Kingdom
A thousand times yes!
I enjoyed playing this game so much,, and convinced my dad to play it when he was going through a depressive episode, and lent him my switch for a couple of months. It’s the first game he’s played since he was in his 20’s, (He’s in his 50’s now).
At first he would complain constantly about not understanding the controls, and worrying he would never be able to be quick with selecting weapons, (definitely almost rage quit a few times lol) I just kept telling him to stick with it, and he would eventually get it, practice makes perfect. He became better at the game than me haha.
Not only did it bring us closer together, but I enjoyed watching him play/enjoy the game so much. He did everything you could possibly do in the game, so I bought the expansion so he could have more to do.
It was amazing to see him have so much youth in his soul, he would laugh/giggle while interacting with every npc, and rant about his amazement at the beauty of the landscapes.
Ever since the new Zelda game has been announced a few years back, he brings it up every time we see each other, talking about how excited he is to explore and appreciate a new game all over again. Now that the release date has been announced, he literally put it in his calendar so he could count down the days until May.
It’s truly an amazing game that can also bring people together ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
That's so wholesome, thanks for sharing this to me!
I hope your dad is feeling better now. The impact of video games is sometimes crazy when I think about it. Can't wait to play Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and share it to people!
I wonder what your dad thought of Tears of Kingdom! Haha
Also, you should lend him Zelda Ocarina of Time if he's never played it. It is a classic and one of the greatest games of all time
@@integral9x He loves tears of the kingdom! So much that he’s had my switch for 4 months now and has almost beaten the game.
Every time we see each other, he has new updates on what shenanigans he got up to, and telling me about different strategies he uses for combat.
I did have to help him with a few of the bosses, because he would completely forget about eating food, then die and get upset. So I had to sit beside him while he played and remind him to eat food to fix his health before continuing,, lol
I told him that she should try ocarina of time, but he’s a bit apprehensive about it because he’s worried it will be too difficult. (BOTW and TOTK are the only video games hes played in 25 years)
@@chorf9976 that's awesome! Haha
I love this comment. My son played this for ages so I decided I would try it, he always thought his dad was the go to person to help when stuck, now it's the mum 😊 this game can definitely bring people closer and great to get a better bond with family or friends
i got the game late 2021 since i had heard from countless friends that it’s one of the best switch games. tried to play it, thought it was too hard, and put it down before i even got the paraglider. then in january 2023 i pick it back up and finish the entire game in less than a week cuz i was so addicted to it. truly an amazing game
I'm glad that it clicked with you too! This game is freaking amazing
LESS THAN A WEEK??? Wow im impressed
Sadly it is all-too worth playing, especially with all the UA-cam and Internet guides for it. I owned the game for 5 years, and had never visited a single one of the 4 races that have divine beasts. Then, just over a month ago, I started watching videos to see what the fuss was, picked the game up again, and have been obsessed with it ever since! The game and world is sooo diverse and vast, with sooo many things that are worth doing. Even after finishing the relatively short and simple main story, there is many other cool things to do and places to explore
In my case, I'm trying to not watch any videos or looking for guides while playing BOTW, since I'm sooooo immersed in the game.
There's some exception of course, like the camel divine beast. It's literally the hardest puzzle I've ever experience in any video games haha!
@@SleepyMortal also that lightning boss was awful
@@crapool4486 Thunderblight Ganon is the hardest boss in the base game because it's the one that fights most like a human opponent since it was created to fight like the sword-and-shield-wielding Urbosa, better than Urbosa.
I bought a switch last spring and the second game I bought was Breath of the Wild. I didn't like the combat and did not get better at it. I dropped the game after finishing the getting the locked memories. I started again a few months later and dropped it again. Finally picked up again about two weeks ago. I realized that I don't have to fight every monster I come across and I can just explore, finding koroks in odd out of the way places and doing the side quests of the npc's. I've watched countless videos on side jumping and back flips and still panic when confronted with a big monster. :) I have got the method to kill guardians and a cool cheat (you could call it?) called a shock trap. The game has so many ways you can accomplish your goals. I'm glad you went back to it and changed your feelings about the game.
It's fascinating to me that some people have this experience, when the game didn't click at first and later really enjoyed it after giving it another try
Thanks for sharing this and thanks for watching!
can you make a video on the shock trap and share it here?
I think I know what the shock trap is. I watch WTF gaming videos and she uses that method. I haven’t tried it yet.
@@213kidangel check out WTF gaming channel. She uses that method, I think. You place a electric elemental weapon and a metal weapon down and the smaller guardians get stuck and slowly electrocute themselves.
I still panic too. Lol
EDIT: Here's the playthrough of Tears of the Kingdom! Watch it here 👉ua-cam.com/video/9W-kkAcgdtE/v-deo.html
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It's also a perfect time to play since Nintendo just announced Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom!
I'm excited to try that one
It was announced in 2019😂
@@jadendrysdale8864 you know what I mean, come on
@@SleepyMortal ok
Is this on PC it looks better than usual
@@zacatkinson3926 yep! Using Wii U emulator to be exact
Currently replaying on Master Mode in attempt to get 100% before TotK drops, so glad I got back into it
You have all my respect for attempting
Same, and the dlc because I haven’t played it yet
I'm replaying BOTW to. Not to 100% it. That's alot. But im taking my time this time. Kinda ran 🏃♀️ through it in my first playthrough.
Oh yes!! I’ve played it numerous times and still love it. The game play is so unique to me. My favourite moments are when Moblins will pick up a Bokoblin and Chuck them at Link!
Wait what, I never saw that before haha! That must be really funny when that happened for the first time 😂
Oh yes! It’s hilarious and usually only happens when you have a pairing of one Bokoblin and one Moblin. The poor Bokoblin kicks his legs and freaks out before he’s tossed at you.
@@janellehiemstra4620 and I'm here, thought that melting the big ice of that one tower with a campfire is really cool haha! (it happened today on stream)
Can't wait to discover more stuff!
Nice!! There’s one shrine I really hate in the game and that’s the flower lady. You gotta not step on her flowers (she gives you three chances) before she kicks Links butt down to a quarter health.
@@janellehiemstra4620 I haven't went into a shrine like that before, but so far all the shrines that I already cleared are generally fun!
I have never played a Zelda game before. That said, I have been getting an itch to play an open world game, so Breath of the Wild seems tempting.. you mentioned that it is new player friendly, so that’s good. And I noticed that it is on sale right now on Nintendo’s site… tempting..
Yep I think it's on sale since they just announced the sequel of this, release in 3 months or something.
BOTW is such a masterpiece in my opinion, and worth every penny. If you're interested with some aspects that I mentioned in this video, I think you will enjoy it!
Don’t be intimidated. I was a complete noob to video games, let alone ever played a Zelda game when I gave this a try. It’s so amazing I could not put it down. Hundreds of hours of content. Treat yourself!
@@suninmymouth78 Thanks for that. You are right - an open world game that is this big can seem intimidating in a sense, but I took the plunge and treated myself. The game is now downloaded on my switch, and now I just have to wait until I have some free time to start it :) I remember watching an old friend play Zelda Twilight Princess when I was younger, but I don’t remember playing it. So… Breath of the Wild will be my first Zelda game. I cannot wait to see what it is like :)
@@jz-meister5343 BOTW is amazing!
@@jz-meister5343 I'm glad you got it. You wont regret it. Practice the combat techniques, food combinations, etc. My husband calls me an addict and he's right. LOL.
The amount I would give to just forget about the whole game and replay it is everything... its just so beautiful.
I opened it, played for two hours and got bored. Seems like a game for toddlers. Is it worth continuing? All I see are puzzles so far lol
@@gdgd5194 it’s fine if you don’t enjoy it you just really are supposed to enjoy the game and do the main story line if you got bored quickly. I also did too from time to time but if you give it a chance then maybe you might like it. Just have fun really
@@gdgd5194it's boring at first, but if you keep playing the sorry line, you will grow to love it.
@@gdgd5194 Dang bro who taught you that having a sense of wonder and curiosity for the world around you makes you like a toddler. Being mature doesn’t mean being boring.
@@gdgd5194if that’s how you feel about it maybe it’s not the game for you.
Short answer: yes
Long answer: yeeeeeeeeeees
Straight answer: yep
I bought a switch just to play Metroid Remastered and ended up buying BOTW as a “I guess I’ll try that too”.
I’ve been playing BOTW almost nonstop since I’ve bought it.
Thankfully, there are a bunch of BOTW videos online to answer any questions you have, provide tips etc.
Otherwise playing this game blind can definitely be overwhelming.
Looking forward to playing Hyrule Warriors next and then Tears of the Kingdom.
i got the game in 2022 and i am already done with the champions ballad and the shrines and when i first played the game i was like wow how is this a switch game and i will never forget my first time playing it and when i want to play it after i get tears of the kingdom i will cause i still play this game and its still super fun and when i wanna do dumb funny stuff i will play botw for the memes and funny stuff and play totk for the storyline and stuff so i'd say its still worth playing it
I use to be an avid video game player when I was younger, I lost interest as I got into my mid teen years and stopped playing for probably about 6-7 years. When I tried this game out for the first time I was immediately hooked. This is the game that got me back into gaming after a little over half of a decade. If that doesn't tell you how great of a game this is I don't know what does.
I can relate to that. Last 2 years I feel kinda the same, when video games aren't fun anymore. Whatever I played, it just didn't work. I think I made a video about it too
But yes, games like BOTW definitely will spark the good feeling again. In my case back then, Death Stranding did it to me
I just started playing a few days ago….I purposely waited to play Botw…..I told myself when the next game gets close start playing and I’m in love with this game. I have played every game in the Zelda series…..Breath Of the Wild is definitely a master piece I can’t stop playing
Same dude. To be honest I’ve had it since launch. Played it but never really understood it, since I’m so used to the rush and kill as fast as possible mechanics. Now understanding the patience, blocking, dodge/attack mechanic and exploring is a major part to find crazy weapons and armor. It’s opened my eyes. I’m having such a good time! I’m excited for Tears of the Kingdom.
It is a masterpiece.
I agree
One thing I regret is not playing any Zelda games sooner even tho I used to own it on my DS. Botw is my first entry to the series. I got botw 4days ago and all I can think about now is btow, I even dreamt abt it last night😂I got a full time job and the only thing I’m looking forward to is playing botw when I get home. I haven’t felt excited to play a game like this since acnh (which I hope Nintendo pump out more updates cuz it’s kinda 💀now). I’m a casual/ cozy type of gamer and enjoy a bit of action/adventure once in a while. And botw has a good mixture of everything. You can be taking down a group of vicious monsters in one minute and peacefully picking flowers the next. It just feels so calming and relaxing to play.
Glad you came across this amazing series!! TOTK (sequel) is coming in less than a month too
Zelda is my favorite series, but this game had a lot. It's really overwhelming. Way to much, I miss the way Zelda games used to be. Still excited for TOTK
Yes! Even after the release of Tears of the Kingdom, people will always jump back to Breath of the Wild. The open-world adventure is what makes it appealing.
But Tears of the Kingdom will be better in every way. Jumping back would be a downgrade. TOTK has the same map but WAYYYY more. Jumping back after getting used to all that is new would be weird and unsatisfying probably
@@evanpaluch6190 After watching Thursday’s trailer, I’m convinced that it will be better than BOTW.
Replaying it as we speak. Watching two others both Let's Play it at the same time. One of them is doing master mode while the other refuses to use warp points. She's been riding this red horse she named Groose around the entire time. I can't remember ever staying on a horse for more than 5 minutes in any of my playthroughs. This time around I decided to do everything I could before going for any f the divine beasts because I remembered them making mention of me not having the master sword yet when I went for them in previous playthroughs.
I just came back so I could 100% my save before tears of the kingdom and it’s been an absolute blast
I recently completed this game. Only Zelda game I thought was poorly executed. Sloppy design, clunky combat, boring rewards. I strongly dislike this game.
BOTW is timeless, I still play the game until this day. I am so excited for Tears of the Kingdom.
Ikr
I think it’s so embarrassing when people think boosting the contrast makes everything look better. LMAO. The Zelda art team spent months and months painstakingly color matching, lighting and going over everything with a fine tooth comb. Just to have some newbie say they know better.
yeah wtf is this. Og game looks so impressionistic and painterly without such harsh dark values, just looks weirdly dimmed here.
I’m glad I got botw for my birthday in 2020 it was the perfect game for that year and made me into a Zelda fan ❤️💙💚
Those chapters are questions straight from Nintendo. 😅
Answers are still awesome though.
Haha! Imagine that some questions are actually the question they were asking when brainstorming for the game
YES, super worth it !!! Me and my gf have never played a Zelda game before and this is her SECOND game ever (after Pokémon Scarlet) and we both are ADDICTED. Can’t wait for tears of the kingdom.
Also we started playing maybe 2/3 weeks ago (Feb 2023)
So accurate! I'm a long time Zelda player since the 90s...I have a switch and never played BoTW because it's the breakable weapons and imposingly large scope of the game. I picked it up last weekend, deciding to dive into it finally and I'm HOOKED... just pulled the Master Sword last night : )
Man, when a game clicked with you hard it's such an amazing feeling isn't it? Haha!
I'm glad that a lot of people can relate to my experience. Thanks for watching!
HELL YEHHH 2 weeks I was recently down bad feeling horrible mentally as I was playing Zelda botw I swear this game made me smile through it specially the quest the lil boy who wanted to see different weapons mfs might complain about the adventuring aspect but it really got charm with a fresh Zelda vibe I hope tears of the kingdom captures that same aura
Ill forever be sub 420 :) Great video, ill be buying it just before the new one, havent played since.. majora's mask? No wind waker actually!
Haha congrats and thanks for subscribing to the channel! I'll try to remember your name. BOTW is actually my first Zelda game!
@@SleepyMortal Well we will both be enjoying the upcoming tears of Kingdom for sure, you plan on making any content with that game?
I don't always answer that fast, just perfect timing haha :)
@@PeachRap Definitely will at least streaming the whole playthrough, either on UA-cam or Twitch.
And after that, maybe I'll edit the whole playthrough into one long video, OR just in the "Stream Highlights" style videos I make on this channel. But we'll see!
Also if you're interested, I'm active on the Discord server. Feel free to join if you're interested in that :)
Botw will always be masterpiece no matter what year you pick
I recently picked up a oled switch. I’ve always been a PlayStation guy so I had to get the ps5. When the switch came out I was just beginning getting a job so I had to get my life together. Further down the years I bought me a ps5 and then a year later I bought me an oled switch. Not a lot games make me feel good anymore. This and ratchet and clank are by far 10/10. Me waiting for almost 5 year I avoided watching videos on Zelda for 5 years because I wanted to experience it myself eventually. I’ve been playing Zelda since wind waker. So I been on a Zelda binge before I got the switch and one day I said screw it. I’m getting a switch before they come out with another console. Now I’m addicted to breath of the wild. It is overwhelming alot and I love it.
Love to hear that, I'm glad you enjoyed the game a lot! I might try Wind Waker next time
I have over 1,200 hours, definitely time well spent
i dont get how peeps play for 2000 or 3000 hours. legit beat everything the game has to offer in about 30 hours. maybe 50 if ur a slow gamer. literally every side quest every collectable. what do peeps do for the other 2500 hours? 🤣
This is insane. The single game i've played that much is team fortress 2 and it's been for 9 years
i clocked in around 300 getting everything except Koroks. That would easily add another hundred possibly more. Compendium took me awhile but i actually had fun with that. Maxing all the armor also took longer than i expected.
as for 2000+ probably players trying to 100% both normal and master mode. Also speedrunners
Zelda games have always been my favorite since each one of them have their own very specific gameplay features. If we look only at the 3D Zelda, here some specific gameplay features that makes them unique:
- Ocarina of time has the ocarina songs that make you interacting with the environment + the time travelling
- Majora's mask has the ocarina songs too but the main features are the masks enabling you to have completly different ways of playing within the same Zelda game
- the Wind Waker has also the song thing but the main unique gameplay feature is the boat and the possibility to travel in the ocean
- Twilight princess has the Wolf transformation feature that is really interesting + many great donjon objects
- Skyward Sword has the possibility to fly + also many great donjon objects
-.Breath of the wild is the best for the exploration of the lands and enigmas but the worst for donjons' aventure side. Don't get me wrong Breath of the wild is a masterpiece to me I love it so much and I can still enjoy myself playing it. However, the other Zelda brings something with the donjons, the music and the bosses that was pure epicness and adventure that I didn't feel that much in Breath of the wild. I really recommend you Zelda Twilight princess that is one of the most epic and adventurous ones. It gives you less freedom than breath of the wild but the adventure feeling in this one is really huge. It is also the most mature one. Please give it a try if you have not so far.
Oh wow, thanks for writing all of this!
I'm already curious about the other Zelda games, so thanks for the information for each games you mentioned.
I'll put Zelda Twilight Princess on my list!
You've come into the light brother
I got BOTW with my Switch in 2017. My husband encouraged me to get it although I had never played Zelda. I tried it and liked it, but it was too difficult for me because I didnt take the time to actually study combat and weapons. I recently started playing again and I LOVE THIS GAME. Its so close to being the best game I've ever played. I got so much further this time and I'm avoiding Ganon because I honestly don't want it to end.
I can relate to how I also don't want this game to end haha! I already beat 3 out of 4 Divine Beasts and a little bit sad now since it feels like I'm near the end of the game
@@SleepyMortal poor Zelda. She’s been waiting 100 years, I hope she doesn’t mind a few more. Lol. I plan to find all the shrines and actually get good at Lynels first.
@@PaperMario64 "Link help me, the world is doomed" but meanwhile Link learning how to be The Chef Champion and fashionista by collecting armor and clothes 😂
I completely destroyed by Lynels at first, but it gets better as time goes. Kinda similar when I was struggling with Major Test shrines
@@SleepyMortal 😂😂😂 I feel guilty every time there is a blood moon and I’m reminded she’s somewhere waiting for me while I goof off. Thank you for the encouragement. I’m gonna save and keep trying a lynel til I beat it.
My older brother got the game when it first came out and played it a lot for a year. I forgot that we had the game and now discovering it, it is easily one of my favorite games of all time. I got into it two weeks ago and within the first few days I had played around 30 hours which might not seem like a lot for others but it is a big deal for me. I’m almost done with the main story line and extremely excited for when I get the dlc.
I'm playing it in 2023, it's beautiful, fun and addictive altho repetitive. Tower part made me feel like playing far cry, which was also addictive and repetitive.
I loved Zelda since I played a link to the past and the open world and breakable weapons also caused me to stop playing after a few hours when it came out but I was thinking of giving it another try.. think I might have to buy it again
I agree the weapons breaking really annoys me too. But this game is so great. The music alone fills me with joy and great gaming memories 😀 I listen to the music regularly.
I’ve never been a gamer at all and I only got the switch to play animal crossing, but then I got botw because I would see animal crossing youtubers play it too so I bought and I fell in love with it! I really don’t know how I went 4 years without knowing about this game. When I first found Hateno village I thought I would love to live there in real life, I didn’t even know I could get a house in the game for Link at the time. It’s really a masterpiece, it’s so calming but yet adventurous and for someone who’s neurodivergent like me and gets overwhelmed with lights and loud sounds I really enjoy it. I will continue to play this game for a while until the new one comes out, I even got a second copy of it for my 3 year old, I know it’s a 10 and up game but all he wants to do is shoot arrows, fight bokoblins and hang around the stables and talk to the npcs 😂
Zelda botw is a real masterpiece.
I just a Switch and this game last week. Wow. All I can say is wow. This came out what, 7 years ago? This is incredible.
Yeah, it's mind-blowing really! If only more AAA devs & publishers released games like this haha
short answer: Yes.
long answer: Yes it is.
I really like game i have more than 35 hours you really need understand the game after this it will be more epic like exploring fights shrines towers korok seed upgrades you can do what you want
Im trying to sum up the courage to go back to it. I played about 20hrs but found it incredibly lifeless, the open world was a mile wide but an inch deep and none of the characters had any character outside the art direction. For me it was a prime example of style over substance with a lot of collect-a-thon, tick this off the map busy work. All the buzz around Tears of the Kingdom and reading/seeing people gush about Breath of the Wild again is making me want to go back and try it again though, your video helped too! Hoping to enjoy it this time!
100% agree, i feel it's way overrated
Botw has a huge problem. It lacks any emergency. You dont feel any need to do anything. And when you stop playing for a while, when you come back you just even care less about anything in the game. There is no interesting story or character development. Simply compared to Oot, that game is actually much much better. When you get back to that game after a long while you easily get back into the story and journey and pick it up at any moment.
Botw is just a big open world, without any emotion, life or story
I still play this game a lot... I love to live in this Hyrule.
I'm also taking my time finishing this game, it's so good!
My switch broke in 2021 so I can't play this master piece again but I already put more than 500 hours in it before my switch broke so I can't imagine how much more I would've played it if it didn't break but man I miss the switch for this specific reason.
My brother just got totk and so I got his botw copy and I never got into it when it first came out but over the past few weeks I’ve gotten 155 hours in it I finished the dlc and all the shrines my next goal is side quests. I plan on getting totk in November for my birthday but I’m afraid I won’t enjoy it as much- ive seen so many things about it and I already feel overwhelmed 😭
Botw is not the first game to have weapon durability but it definitely Is the worst implementation of it I have ever seen in any game I've personally played.
Here's hoping TOTK has god damn blacksmiths or repair kits in the game otherwise 🤬🤬
I hated this game, but only because I wanted a Zelda game. This game would of been great in its own right if it weren’t called Zelda and missing everything that makes Zelda, Zelda. Shrines get boring after the second one, lack of dungeons make the game pointless and earning no items removes any reason to keep playing. To each their own but if you owe it to yourself to play one of the older Zelda games that was actually fun and rewarding, not this dumbed down experience.
I got a switch on Christmas and I’m playing Zelda since then. I believe it’s the best game I’ve ever played.
I could already end it, but went back from the castle to try to complete all the shrines and really enjoy the whole game (or close to it).
Like, I’ve just discovered the monster shop, today 😂
If you do it like me, the game is almost endless
...monster shop???
@@SleepyMortal yeah the Kilton monster parts shop 😅
I still think it's funny that so many people disliked the weapon durability so much... You find weapons EVERYWHERE... I spend more time seeing "You can't carry any more melee weapons" than having weapons break.
Haha I kinda get why that's an issue. For me, I'm used to playing games with getting the best equipment possible. In JRPGs, MMORPGs, even game like Elden Ring where every weapon give you different playstyle & build, I still too used to just use 1 weapon for the entire playthrough haha!
So coming to BOTW, it's like a completely different experience. Sometimes I found a cool-looking sword and really want to keep it
people that dont like weapons breaking off the bat do not give the game a chance for the games intended purpose for the mechanic. koroks? they wouldnt be a thing without weapons breaking. rewards in chests? they mean nothing. exploring shrines? useless, just beat them and leave. the game rewards you for exploring and it makes the world so much more lively. you wouldnt want to go to the peak of a mountain or use magnesis to see whats in that lake if there were no meaningful small rewards. its reward system makes the map feel way more lively and better than other open world games.
I can see why people like this game. I enjoyed it for a few dozent hours however the main narrative is really boring to me and the exploration might be beautiful and somewhat fun but it got repetitve for me really quick walking around just doing the same shrines over and over again
I've just reached 50 hours in BOTW, and still gleefully amazed when i find new regions and a new shrine. This game is absurd lol
Who said zelda had terrible graphics lol zelda had a beautiful crisp amazing stunning 3d artistic graphics, the lighting of the game the sunshine, daylight nightime was stunning and perfect, and also the weather was real life physics, it was actually perfect for this game if this will be a real life like graphics then this will be boring and definitely will not fit the game, some games are good for realistic graphics some are good for 3d artistic graphics, and the stunning crisp beautiful graphics of zelda was perfect fit for the game
I got my copy finally this week, im amazed, this game was not in my original plans, but i bought it too cheap ( switch games european prices are now low) what a game!!
Why I play legend of Zelda for adventure shrines collecting dubios food… rock food very nice harming innocent people trying to use ancient arrows on small children bombing bokoblins very nice
i've recently finished playing totk, but it was my first zelda game. before i got i asked my friend if i should bet botw first, and he said it didn't matter. now that i'm done totk im thinking of getting botw. should i buy it or not?
Of course it’s worth playing in 2023. It’s still fun and how else should you know that this game is totally overrated. You have to play it at least for some time
I have 7000 hours in this game and you think I would be bored of it but I’ll give you the honest truth I am a player who can wait for the new games and still enjoy everything this game has to offer even for the thousandth time
Wow 7000 hours?! That's a lot haha!
Is Zelda Breath of the Wild Worth Playing in 2063?
Me: *YES*
I bought a Switch 3 months ago and have about 500 hours in this game and am still obsessed. I may never stop. And I don't want to.
I"m not liking it so far. So much they don't tell you or give you direction, I feel like I'm just wandering around.
Wtf, king literally gives you directions. Freaking points at the first tower how did you get lost.
Actually, I felt the same when I dropped the game on my first try. The game felt too...open? Too sandbox at first?
But on a second try, I just realized that you can approach the game in a linear experience too. Just follow the main quest, and if you're in the mood for it, you're free to explore the world too
I will play it for the first time tomorrow, i managed to preorder a collector edition of tears of the kingdom and i think that it's a must playing the first before the sequel, hope that i can finish it before the 12th of may when the new one cames out!!
I hope you'll enjoy it Roberto! Might not for everyone, but when it click, it's such an awesome journey
I feel like a lot of us didn't like BOTW at first. I was one of them, but after another try it's one of my favorite games ever. Wish I could relive it for the first time again.
Very true. Had it when I first purchased a Switch. Played twice, put it down. Three months later - it was the only game running on the system until finish.
My friend got a switch and this game like a month ago and I fell in love with it while playing it at their apartment. Bought my own switch and game and looooove playing this game. How fun it is, how difficult it is, how huge the map is, it's fantastic 10/10
I just let my girlfriend borrow my Breath of the wild copy. That was a week ago..
Present day, She’s bought her own copy of the game and has preordered Tears of Kingdom and whenever I go on my switch I see her playing Breath of the Wild. Safe to say she’s hooked 😂
Haha that sounds lovely, can't wait for Tears of Kingdom!
Not liking my favorite game of all time is crazy to me but to each their own 🤷🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
This gameplay footage has to be from an emulator because it does not play or look nearly this good on the switch
Dude, i played many zelda games but iv never beaten 1 ☠️ my goal is to beat the sequel of botw when it comes out next month and take my time with it 😂
I heard that there are some fps drops in certain areas, I'd love to buy this game but I'm a little afraid 😢 Should I buy it?
ANY ZELDA GAME IS WORTH TO PLAY
not the "extra" games, you know what i mean
Couldn’t get passed the 30 fps on switch. Got it working on my pc at a solid 60 fps and my god I’m gonna get lost in this.
Not really a fan of this Zelda game I hate how the weapons breaks. Why not add durability were maybe you can repair or fix it.
i prefer some of the other zelda games; if someone asked me if they should start by playing breath of the wild i would say no if they are looking for a good zelda game specifically
Yes. Don’t play totk tho
Such a beautiful game, I can play and just walk around and still have a good time. I consider it a "forever game", something you can literally play forever.
Does it support motion controls ? Like can I swing my controller around like it is a sword ?
the answer is yes. i lost my carriage and payed another 60 dollars for the digital version so i could keep my progress. i don’t regret it one bit.
I never played Zelda Breath of the Wild. But I will soon. How blessed am I to play it for the first time?
Honestly, while I found breakable weapons irritating at times, I will say it unconsciously caused me to find creative ways to deal with enemies. Sometimes I knew I'm not winning a fight with a mop and rake, so I'd use whatever creative means that I could. If my 50 damage cool sword I found laster forever, why am I not going to just mow everything down with that? One caveat is, that in older games enemies required unique interaction to deal with as opposed to just hitting them, which is what made the old style combat engaging, whereas a lot of the BOTW enemies can be killed with swinging your weapon x number of times. If they were to alleviate the issue of constantly breaking equipment but also encouraging experimentation in combat, start with making enemy encounters more diverse.
An example from Ocarina of Time:
The first dungeon (The Great Deku Tree) houses Boku-baba. Boku-baba are first introduced standing with their stalks exposed so you can cut right through. When you enter the Deku Tree you are met with Boku-baba who do not expose their stalks, right away... So it encourages you to find ways of exposing that stalk!
Also you have Deku Scrubs, which require you to deflect their projectiles back at them and chasing them down to defeat, just your sword isn't enough.
Skulltulas, who after some delay, turn to expose their weak spots. Attacking them head on does not work.
This is a longer comment than I would usually post but your comments on weapon degradation kinda inspired me. 😅
Exactly what I thought about the breakable weapons! I think I mentioned a bit of that in the video. I haven't played any older Zelda games, so I can't compare it. But from what you wrote, that can be a more fun way to approach combat!
Hopefully they implement some of that into ToTK. Having breakable weapons, while also creative ways to beat enemies. BOTW have some of that but not really focused on it.
Also, don't worry about long comment! I actually enjoy reading comment like this, and I like to reply to every comment. Thanks for sharing this!
I can spend my most of time to the game just to walk and feel the air, that's awesome and relax
Yeah, that feeling is awesome. I'm thinking about making a video about the beauty of walking in video games, but having a writer's block at the moment haha
Thank you - I was so conflicted due to TOTK being out already and the price tag still being 59.99 - but I just got it - Hopefully I have a great first time experience - I never been into Zelda I only know the simplest of lore like (Zelda is not link lol they are two different people lol ) don’t judge me I’ll update you guys in a few
glad to help! I'm happy that more people going to try this game for the first time. It's amazing, hope you like it!
@@STELLARMIGHTY haha take your time, it's those kind of games that are better to play slowly imo
Absofuckinglutly especially if you can run it on PC in 4k with graphics mods
Their are better open world games to play that have far better stories,discoverable items etc. Games like Fallout 3,Fallout New Vegas,Skyrim,Red Dead Redemption,Witcher 3. All these games have good stories and side quests. BOTW gives you a lot of freedom but not much else. You will shortly find out that the only things to do in this game are repetitive shrines,korok seeds hunting and enemy camps. Look if you enjoy the game good for you but let's not lie and say that is even has a fraction of the good side quests and environmental stories that the games I just mentioned. BOTW is super repetitive and is hard carried by the Zelda name.
Respectfully disagree with your opinion, especially the part where you said "...even has a fraction of the environmental stories". I think from the video, I already touch upon this topic
Imo, the game did the environmental stories implicitly. They don't really shove it in your face. Sometimes you can just ask NPC and they will tell you the background of the place, or you can get the info somewhere else and see it for yourself.
It's a bit like Elden Ring, where the story is almost hidden in books and item description. It's just not told in a traditional way and some people like that. It's fresh.
But I agree that BOTW lacking in good side stories and repetitive shrines. Still, I see the side stories somewhat... realistic? Like you just met an NPC and they will ask you if you want to do something for them. Not good per se, but I appreciate simple task like that after wandering for hours
Currently playing for the first time, I’m in the gerudo desert, I suck at fighting bosses tho
Dont get me wrong, but I DESPISE open world games, it’s overwhelming! Too much free will I would say lol. But after I watched your review, im going to try it out. Im gonna go pick up the game tomorrow from my local game shop . Thank you bro 🔥
I get what you mean. Not every open world games did it right, and often they're just empty. But imo, BOTW did it right, I hope you will enjoy the game!
I only got a switch last year an only played botw in 2023. Its such a peaceful adventure experience. Even when the main story is done. There is so much to do.
I started it because everyone says its so good. But I was so overhelmed, so I dropped it. Might start it again