Divine beasts are mostly the same, and generic. There's barely any puzzles, there's barely any new mechanics for abilities akin to the ones provided by masks and new items you obtain in the dungeon. I think I remember that there weren’t even enemies in the divine beasts…. Could be wrong though. Even the Blights are mostly the same, hit sponges, barely any strategy and their design is pretty much the same among the 4 of them. Whereas in MM you have 4 completely different things with different mechanics ... a weird masked giant, a bull, a piranha and 2 giant worms.

bosses, (the blights are just hit sponges with no strategy involved with a generic design feeling samey with each other) Tears of the Kingdom is what happens when a triple A studio with a triple A budget can take its time to develop a game, focusing on polish and gameplay instead of graphics. The result is so powerful that it puts to shame many contemporary games. This is a masterpiece. -IGN Italia I really hope that you actually enjoy this game, because personally I think that the franchise's formula is better than it ever was and it would be sad for such a self proclaimed Zelda fan to miss that. If it doesn't do it for you that's good too, but I recommend to keep an open mind because you really have nothing to win otherwise. Cia Skyrim has a better world, better story, more towns and actual places to go, multiple playstyles, a skill tree, magic, weapons that don't break, can own multiple houses, can forge weapons and armor(I have no clue why this isn't in BoTW, especially when you can mine metals), and yes it has better sidequests. You excused Breath Of The Wild having crappy rewards for sidequests because they're an afterthought, really? I'd think the sidequests should be more important than goofy korok seeds. I admitted Breath Of The Wild had good climbing and gliding, but it doesn't do enough with that. Neither Breath Of The Wild or Skyrim have particularly good graphics, so there's nothing really to compare there. I'm not even particularly into Skyrim, I just think it's better and more focused than BoTW. It's a good game engine with its physics and what not, it's just not living up remotely to its potential. BoTW should have been under development for another year or two, so they could have created some proper dungeons, cave systems and castles that give you substantial rewards like new runes, permanent exploration based equipment like hookshots, grappling hooks, gauntlets, ladders, lanterns, etc., unbreakable weapons or resources to make your favorite weapons unbreakable. The bulk of the game being korok seeds, which are some of the lamest puzzles I've ever seen, is a joke.Where to buy Zelda Tears of the Kingdom in the UK The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Standard Edition There are still some unique items only available by tapping the Zelda series amiibo, though — namely, unique paraglider fabric. You can change your paraglider fabric by heading to the Kochi Dye Shop in Hateno, and there are some rather lovely ones too. Not to mention that the game could have all of what you mentioned, but not be noticed by your bias. In the meantime its just another open-world with sandbox elements on it with the Zelda name slapped on top catering to youtubers and the Minecraft generation.

Gold Points are awarded based on the amount you pay (excluding tax and any points or discounts used) and have no cash value. A Nintendo Account is required to receive and redeem My Nintendo points. Terms apply. https://accounts.nintendo.com/term_point. I really dont want to explore anymore of the surface that still looks similar too me from BOTW....and yes I know "Can't you just not do that? Just don't explore the surface dude...yeah...but it's in the game.....just like how the sandbox of GTA V had a "I'm too overwhelmed by this...I'm not playing anymore" type of feeling. Games have to change to fit what's popular and what the current generation demands, if BoTW wasnt open world sandbox do you think it would of sold the amount it did? Have The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Switch delivered at your doorstep or get a Key Code / Game Account or Nintendo Switch Account and activate on the Nintendo eShop. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is now available to buy on Nintendo Switch both physically and digitally – if you're wanting to secure a copy for the best price, you're in the right place.YoshiF2 I'm not saying you're wrong as I've also played all the zelda games and yes they have changed drastically to become BoTW/TOTK but I would just call that evolution.

roy130390 @likelysatan it’s not that I’m saying you’re not a true fan… but from my experience … 90% of people I argue with about BOTW are people who it is their first or second Zelda game they have ever played. They are newcomers. They don’t know the DNA of Zelda as well as people who have been playing it for years and seen it’s growth. BotW does everything better than Skyrim. It has more enemy variety despite it being the fact people complained, you can do more than walk and swing your sword, like runes with all the numerous stuff you can do with them, gliding, actual good horse riding, shield surfing, etc. The game world is actually interactive in so many ways instead of being just a coulisse, it has better visuals and animation by landslide, better controls by a landslide, a lot more weapons and gear that has other purposes than just to give you better stats, better npcs instead of the generic ones in Skyrim... The world of BotW is more alive because of the awesome animations of the more numerous wildlife, particle and light effects and that swaying grass and the better looking day and night cycles, then the obvious one, you can climb anything so it's even "more" of an open world, there are so many puzzles and they are physics based instead of the few boring puzzles in Skyrim's caves and in BotW there are also puzzles in the overworld, then there's the chemistry engine allowing various mechanics. Etc. I would have a lot more to say but I'm tired of doing this list.Before the release of TOTK, Nintendo released a Zelda-themed Switch OLED. The game isn't included with the console but you can now find some bundles that include both. I consider what you are saying ironic. Sure, no game should be excent from criticism but your argument about fanatism works both ways. What if you hold too hard to nostalgia and don't see how it's the same franchise, just evolving? What if you are too close minded to changes? What if even with said changes, it's still faithful to the concept? What if you aren't critical enough of old Zelda games? I don't see this game missing anything that the others games had, and while I may not pronounce myself as a "hardcore Zelda fan" I think that playing most entries through decades of gaming give me enough experience to know what I'm talking about and have a valid perspective.

YoshiF2 All I'm gonna say is that it's quite presumptuous to talk about an opinion as if it's a fact. Since you directed your reply to me and another user, a lot of what you said doesn't fit with what I said and doesn't offer a counter argument. You are also throwing percentages that I'd bet that they are pretty far from being accurate. Sure, it's your experience, but then again, people usually attract peole that think alike so there's nothing weird or revealing about that.Not only that, but there's several people, including famous reviewers that grew with the franchise and don't have the same problems as you. You are basing your opinion about "old Zelda fans not considering this game Zelda" on your limited experience. Just because you found other "old fans" that share your opinion doesn't make it right. Of course you'll find a lot of people parroting whatever opinion, positive or negative, because millions played it. I'm not saying you are wrong either, but of the two of us, you were the one talking about how I'm not a Zelda fan. I don't even fit your critique as I have almost as many years of experience with the franchise as you have. The concept of what makes a good, faithful Zelda games can vary from person to person, even among old Zelda fans. The concept of what makes a good, faithful Zelda games can vary from person to person, even among old Zelda fans." At least with BOTW, It's more simple, and "Grounded" so to speak. If I ever finish TOTK, just know that I finished it because I wanted to get it over with, and that's not fun, and exciting for a gamer unlike BOTW where the sense of exploration, and discovery left a lasting impression. (I'm sure had the entire surface map of TOTK was different...had most of the surface had been nuked/destroyed to the point where the surface looked like the grand cannon, or some desolated ruined world, and you can pretty much see the underground area, and caves by simpling walking then who knows, I would have loved to invest in it.) In other words, if it was purely sky area or purely underground...and no surface...I would have love TOTK. I loved Zelda for some 35+ years and this became something so detached from what it was before that it’s usually the newcomers disguised as old fans who enjoy and praise BOTW and TotK. In true Breath of the Wild fashion, you learn the fundamentals of Link’s new abilities in a contained environment: in this case, a sky archipelago populated by the remaining robot helpers of an ancient civilization known as the Zonai. These sky dwellers utilize technology that Link, Zelda, and most Hyruleans might consider magic. To you and me, though, they’re basically cheat codes — ones that Nintendo hands you 10 minutes into the game.