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Do You Still Love BotW? (self.zelda)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by ilovecheese to c/[email protected]

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A lot of people seem to feel that TotK is so much better than BotW, in so many ways, that playing BotW any more would feel almost pointless.

While I can understand that, TotK is truly amazing in almost every way, I find myself missing BotW.

I miss that desolate feeling, the Guardian induced anxiety, and the difficulty of a lot of BotW that I feel is missing from TotK.

BotW and TotK are the 2 sides of a single coin, neither complete without the other.

I'm already looking forward to another playthrough of both games! (only 68% so far on TotK still!)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I started replaying BotW right before TotK came out. I almost didn't want to stop! It was such an amazing game. I sunk 300 hours into it on my Wii U, and then bought it again for the Switch that I bought just to play TotK.

I feel like TotK has so much more going for it. The weapon fusion using base weapons that each have their own inate ability is much more fun than just using the same old Royal Guard Swords because they're better than everything else.

Sticking stuff to arrows is also super fun. So much more versatile than just the 3 elements + bomb arrows. I love they they brought back bomb flowers for that purpose.

As much fun as I've had with the vehicle building, once you figure out the perfect hoverbike, it feels like it cheapens the game somewhat. Who needs stamina anymore, or the climbing gear? Or snow boots? I'll just poop out another hoverbike and fly everwhere. Why do I even need legs? 😂

Don't get me wrong, I kinda love flying everywhere. It's such a great way to explore the beautiful world. The views are gorgeous! But at the same time I kinda miss being limited to exploring the countryside on a horse.

When I'm finally done with my first run through the game, I think I might go back to BotW again. I won't really know how that feels until I do it.

[–] ilovecheese 2 points 1 year ago

Yep I love the new arrow types too. Great addition.

To be honest, I've found myself still walking and climbing quite a lot. Then a spell of a machine for everything, lol.