How to Make Breath of the Wild Cozy | A Casual Gamer Guide

[@taylorpatterson8845]

Omg this entire time, I thought I was playing this game "wrong" and I wasn't a "real gamer" because this supposedly easy game was just way to challenging and overwhelming from the start for me. Now I know I just gotta play it MY way

[@CozyGamerKat]

I'm so glad you feel that way, this game is literally so good and I want everyone to be able to play it

[@bandegs4032]

This is exactly why Breath of the Wild is one of the best games of all time. Everyone from casual/cozy gamers, to completionists, roleplayers, combat specialists, speedrunners and mod geniuses can get what they want from this game. It's really neat to understand each perspective and see how people play the game differently.

[@CozyGamerKat]

Yes me too!! It’s so cool how anyone can enjoy it 🥰

[@yamoaa]

This video is so great! I’ve had BOTW for almost a year but I get so anxious playing because it seems so hard. You make me want to pick up the game again 🙌🏾

[@CozyGamerKat]

So glad you feel that way, hope you enjoy the game again

[@ordinaryallie]

My favourite part of BOTW is taming horses and finding all the special ones 😅

[@CozyGamerKat]

I really need to do more on that 🥰

[@StorybooksInn]

i have hundreds of hours and pretty much only play the cozy and casual way haha

[@CozyGamerKat]

I totally feel you! Sometimes I just pop back in to just explore 🥰

[@EmL-kg5gn]

I only played botw because I saw you could get horses 🐴 I was exclusively a cozy gamer but I did the opposite of what was cozy and it’s actually the most fun I’ve had with a game! I didn’t even know how to move the camera and walk at the same time 😭 The first thing I did was see apples in a tree and try to climb and get them, I was so happy to find out I could. And then I just had to explore the forest before I did anything else! But because I’d gone off track the first monster I saw was one of those giants 🙈 I was terrified!!! I only had a stick! I nearly quit but thankfully my partner persuaded me not to. I got straight into trouble when I finally finished the tutorial area too. I’d spotted horses over the wall so instead of gliding where you should I went and glided onto a horse’s back. I was so happy until I realised the area was much too difficult for me. Then my partner told me I had to get my horse safely to a stable to be able to keep it! So I was trying to tame the horse while running for our lives!!! And still struggling with the controls 🤣 Somehow we made it 🥹 If you can follow instructions it’s much less chaotic. But surprisingly I loved the confusion and excitement and wish I could experience it again! Now I’m pretty good at killing enemies before they spot me so it’s much cozier. I LOVE the koroks 🌱 My partner and I joke that we have the same mind. Maybe it’s the adhd? I never look for koroks intentionally but I find them everywhere!!! It’s one of my favourite parts of the game too 😊 And I love foraging! I loved this video so much and it was the perfect excuse to ramble about all this 💕

[@CozyGamerKat]

Omygosh yes!!! Feels like we had a similar experience when we first played haha So glad you kept with it, this game truly is beautiful ❤️

[@EmL-kg5gn]

@@CozyGamerKat It really is ❤️ I’ve been binge watching your play through and I can’t believe how far you’ve got in so little time!!!

[@pixelstopearls]

Thank you for putting together all of these tips! I grew up playing Zelda games, but BotW has been a bit daunting. I got up to the point where they suggest you get shock arrows before the Vah Ruta boss fight, beat the Lynel (which felt like a miracle), but still felt like I needed more arrows before going back to battle. Now it's been months since I picked it up and I think exploring more of these quest will help me get back into it.

[@ceruleantear1]

In my first play through, I tried to take on the Zora dungeon and I found it rather overwhelming. It involves a lot of prep work before you can even enter the dungeon. After a few months, I replayed the game and started with the Rito dungeon and I found it so much easier, though it might be because I enjoy gliding in the air. My advice is that if your finding a section of the game boring or difficult, walk away and do something else for a while. Odds are you will have a much better time if you come back with better weapons, more hearts, or plenty of cooked meals.

[@fletchforever82]

This was me 3 yr ago when I played it for a week then wanted to cry. Never picked it up since and I’m really bad at bosses. I may pick it up again after watching this 😊

[@CozyGamerKat]

yes pick it up again!!! I promise it gets cozy 🥰

[@puffinandmoose]

omg the korok pin! I love it

[@CozyGamerKat]

hehehe thank you!

[@puffinandmoose]

@@CozyGamerKat you're welcome!

[@SamI_Am]

This was my first Legend of Zelda game, I decided to play it because I remember my mom taking me to comic-con years ago around the time Breath of the Wild came out and she told me after seeing a flyer for the game how she remembered playing it with her cousin and how she remembers always wishing to have a turn because he would hog it and I remember it being a very fond memory for me because my mom has always supported my love and creativity when it came to video games even if she was never much of a gamer herself so hearing her play a game that is still popular today made me want to try it to connect her however when I finally gave in to play it around a year or so ago I found it way too stressful. It threw you straight into combat and the enemies were pretty hard to beat at first and I got lost way to easily and the little direction you were given wasn't helpful. I gave up after not being able to find any of the towers needed for a zipline of some kind I think it was?? However I want to give it another try even though combat focused games were never quite my style. I really want to like and enjoy this game, so I hope this guide helps! :D

[@CozyGamerKat]

This is such a sweet comment 🥰 I too got into video games because of my mom, and I really hope you find that connection through this! I’d also recommend Links Awakening and Skyward Sword on switch as they are quite a bit more linear!

[@LM-th7dj]

Thank you, this is so helpful! 💕

[@miahnhae7639]

I am soooo glad that I'm not alone in finding the game overwhelming HAHA When I first started BOTW, I was definitely not used to it at all. My all time fav has always been Ocarina of Time and I really like those little hints of where I'm suppose to go and I know BOTW is not like that as you are definitely way more free to do as you like. So I'm super grateful of this little guide, thank you Kat! Little question: When increasing health/stamina, which order do you all usually go first? I'm on the verge of restarting my game just because I've been so lost and felt myself detached of the game because I have no clue what I'm doing.. so knowing if I'm suppose to focus on increasing stamina first or health would help a lot T_T

[@CozyGamerKat]

Glad you liked the video! I would focus on the 13 hearts first, but I usually choose filling out the stamina wheel over completing the hearts at the end (you can’t do both weirdly) as it makes exploring easier! In early game, I would suggest being pretty even, but focusing a bit more on hearts ❤️

[@resevebruker1330]

I started playing at the start of November and I think it depends on how you want to play the game. If you want to focus on exploring you should focus on upgrading the stamina wheel. IMO exploring, and having enough stamina to do so, is more important because you can't do proper exploring without it- and exploring is so important in the game. That's how you're going to find very important weapons, find shrines and foods (spoiler alert, skip this sentence if you don't want to know: foods that you can cook to get temporary hearts which basically gives you a temporary 'heart upgrade'), BUT when you feel like you have enough stamina and don't run out of it easily, then you can switch up and start upgrading the hearts. OR if you would like to focus on the fighting in the game, then you should focus on mixing it up for example take turns in upgrading stamina and hearts. What you should upgrade depends on how you want to play the game- so if you feel annoyed because of the stamina wheel while playing, upgrade the stamina wheel. If you feel annoyed that you keep dying because you don't have enough hearts, upgrade your hearts.

[@samj9007]

I bought botw months ago because you suggested it as a cozy game but was too anxious to start. I loaded it and am going to start tonight. Thank you for the tips

[@CozyGamerKat]

Awe I’m so glad you’re giving it another go! ❤️

[@rosewolff7645]

when i didnt know how to play i only rode my horse around. trust me fighting the enimes is so much better, get their wepons and the game is much easier

[@CozyGamerKat]

Some people would rather not fight as much or get overwhelmed by it, so I think it's important to showcase other elements of the game

[@1unisol1]

Simple: Explore the snowy parts 😄

[@CozyGamerKat]

HA so true though, Rito Village alone is the coziest

[@thatgaltabitha]

Thank you so much for posting this! I picked up the game a few times, assuming I’d need to get past the stressful bits before it got more cosy. But was starting to wonder if I would ever get to that point. Now I finally feel like I know how to make it more fun the next time I pick it up 🙂

[@CozyGamerKat]

Awe I'm so glad

[@bray6511]

Really cute video, definitely going to check the rest of your videos

[@CozyGamerKat]

Thank you!!!

[@dryiyce5347]

I'll give it another shot for you. At the time that I'm writing this the game definitely feels overwhelming. I'll get back to this comment when I feel like the game is amazing

[@CozyGamerKat]

HECK YEAH!! So excited for you to give it another shot 🥰

[@dryiyce5347]

​@@CozyGamerKatfinished it and i get why this game is amazing now lol. Can't wait to try totk lol

[@louised290]

I thought I was the only one overwhelmed. Absolutely love this game but I gave up when I got to the memoir photographs… I really don’t know where to start! Should I start over or just pick up from here? Any tips on finding the photos??

[@CozyGamerKat]

Definitely just pick it back up! The memories but I definitely just used a walk through for, no shame in doing that ❤️ If it helps, I think there’s a guy in Kakariko who’s painting who also gives you clues!

[@saram7398]

As you explore each region of Hyrule, you'll find a painter (in a similar location in each area) who is able to point you to a memory spot near by. All the best getting back into the game! The fun is in the adventure. :)

[@sogmeister]

how to make doom cozy

[@CozyGamerKat]

😂 imagine???

[@sogmeister]

@@CozyGamerKat jokes aside, good video lol

[@supersmashroj2114]

actually there is a sort of exp system the more you beat enemies the better weapons you can get in chests and from mobs

[@CozyGamerKat]

Oh I always thought that was only linked to boss battles! That's interesting, I still think personally focusing on exploring in this game is more rewarding!

[@sempercompellis]

Hey; This chick is part of the Korok Cliub- she doesn't mess around!! How many Zelda die hards have that accomplishment???

[@CozyGamerKat]

Hahaha thanks!! Korok hunting is my fave part by far 🥰 Currently going for 900 again in Master Mode, all on my Twitch channel!

[@TheApoke]

I beat the whole game before finding a single memory. I can't find them 😞

[@CozyGamerKat]

Try speaking to the painter in Kakariko! They give you hints

[@taras8955]

Hi, I wish you had included chapters or at least time stamps if you explicitly say "to avoid spoilers skip this chapter", where starts the next chapter though? I think that'd be useful in a future video :)

[@CozyGamerKat]

Ah thank you so much I totally forgot to add them! I will add them today, sorry about that 🥰

[@taras8955]

​@@CozyGamerKat Thank you for the chapters :) Good video!

[@dustinparker4835]

Bigger challenge might be no cussing 😅

[@CozyGamerKat]

😂😂😂

[@Reapergator]

Please help how do I find derians forest if I haven’t activated the tower near the forest and can’t find it

[@CozyGamerKat]

Do you mean you’re looking for durians? They should be on the cliff across from Faron Tower!

[@Reapergator]

@@CozyGamerKat yeah those things and thank you