Is Zelda Breath of the Wild Worth Playing in 2023?

I used to dislike Zelda BOTW, but after giving it a second chance, I'm glad that I didn't miss this masterpiece now. Why my opinion about it changed?
Is Zelda Breath of the Wild Worth Playing in 2023?
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- The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild - Theme Soundtrack
- The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild OST - Field Day
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00:00 Intro
00:45 Why I didn't enjoy Zelda Breath of the Wild before
01:15 The gameloop of Zelda Breath of the Wild
01:44 How Zelda Breath of the Wild rewards curiosity and creativity
02:28 Zelda Breath of the Wild is new player friendly
02:42 Zelda Breath of the Wild and its amazing way to engage player
03:00 How amazing and immersive the NPC in Zelda BOTW
03:31 Storytelling through the NPC in Zelda BOTW
04:09 The amazing feeling of walking in Zelda BOTW
04:44 The concept of breakable weapons in Zelda BOTW
05:22 Breakable weapon makes Zelda BOTW more interesting
06:12 Zelda Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece
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Forget everything you know about The Legend of Zelda games. Step into a world of discovery, exploration, and adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a boundary-breaking new game in the acclaimed series.
Travel across vast fields, through forests, and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the kingdom of Hyrule in this stunning Open-Air Adventure. Now on Nintendo Switch, your journey is freer and more open than ever. Take your system anywhere, and adventure as Link any way you like.

[@Light23K]

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.

[@SleepyMortal]

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?

[@mistikalcanavarlarparlamen3265]

@@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)

[@RED-bz9hn]

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

[@SleepyMortal]

@@mistikalcanavarlarparlamen3265 I'll keep that in mind! Thanks

[@truthwillsetyoufree2236]

@@SleepyMortal You should play Twilight Princess!

[@bluezaton]

One thing I really wish I could do in this game, is experience it for the first time again.

[@SleepyMortal]

Honestly same. It's kinda similar with how I was playing Red Dead Redemption 2

[@noobguymanj6851]

EXACTLY ITS JUST SO GOOD BRO

[@Quin360]

Yea me too😭😭😭

[@subpsycho]

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.

[@noobguymanj6851]

@@subpsycho How?

[@jbkgamr]

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.

[@SleepyMortal]

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

[@jbkgamr]

@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.

[@SleepyMortal]

@@jbkgamr I will, also thanks for watching the video! Have a good day

[@jbkgamr]

@@SleepyMortal You too, enjoyed the video :)

[@sfaballman6467]

@@SleepyMortal thunderblight ganon is indeed the hardest

[@AFCbailey]

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.

[@SleepyMortal]

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

[@devonm042690]

@@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.

[@chorf9976]

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 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SleepyMortal]

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!

[@integral9x]

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

[@chorf9976]

@@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)

[@integral9x]

@@chorf9976 that's awesome! Haha

[@helenlewis4973]

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

[@disdood23]

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.

[@SleepyMortal]

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

[@d00p58]

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

[@SleepyMortal]

I'm glad that it clicked with you too! This game is freaking amazing

[@ThirdEH]

LESS THAN A WEEK??? Wow im impressed

[@emmamiller.]

Breath of the Wild is an amazing experience! I wish I could relive playing it for the first time.

[@SleepyMortal]

It really is!

[@MrPhaethonPrime]

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.

[@1992marigold]

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.

[@SleepyMortal]

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]

can you make a video on the shock trap and share it here?

[@PaperMario64]

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.

[@PaperMario64]

@@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.

[@PaperMario64]

I still panic too. Lol

[@thCapn]

Currently replaying on Master Mode in attempt to get 100% before TotK drops, so glad I got back into it

[@fatbjogin]

You have all my respect for attempting

[@tobysceptiman7058]

Same, and the dlc because I haven’t played it yet

[@TonyKnight1208]

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.

[@noobguymanj6851]

The amount I would give to just forget about the whole game and replay it is everything... its just so beautiful.

[@gdgd5194]

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

[@noobguymanj6851]

@@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

[@zakgoffin3608]

​@@gdgd5194it's boring at first, but if you keep playing the sorry line, you will grow to love it.

[@noelvalenzarro]

@@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.

[@pokemontrainer8034]

@@gdgd5194if that’s how you feel about it maybe it’s not the game for you.

[@janellehiemstra4620]

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!

[@SleepyMortal]

Wait what, I never saw that before haha! That must be really funny when that happened for the first time 😂

[@janellehiemstra4620]

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.

[@SleepyMortal]

@@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!

[@janellehiemstra4620]

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.

[@SleepyMortal]

@@janellehiemstra4620 I haven't went into a shrine like that before, but so far all the shrines that I already cleared are generally fun!

[@shleepysilva]

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.

[@danieljobber7931]

Sadly it is all-too worth playing, especially with all the KZbin 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

[@SleepyMortal]

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]

@@SleepyMortal also that lightning boss was awful

[@devonm042690]

@@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.

[@bappoprottecandbappoattacc107]

Short answer: yes Long answer: yeeeeeeeeeees

[@SleepyMortal]

Straight answer: yep

[@nicksmindfultips]

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.

[@SleepyMortal]

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

[@1977NOBODY]

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

[@504cool]

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.

[@darklordyianni4463]

A thousand times yes!

[@jz-meister5343]

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..

[@SleepyMortal]

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!

[@suninmymouth78]

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!

[@jz-meister5343]

@@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 :)

[@truthwillsetyoufree2236]

@@jz-meister5343 BOTW is amazing!

[@PaperMario64]

@@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.

[@moonie_t2021]

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.

[@justanotherartist5646]

Glad you came across this amazing series!! TOTK (sequel) is coming in less than a month too

[@KorudoNatsu]

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.

[@10k-Noodles]

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.

[@yue7507]

BOTW is timeless, I still play the game until this day. I am so excited for Tears of the Kingdom.

[@TayRich93]

Ikr

[@TonyKnight1208]

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

[@gloriouskatatsumuri]

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!

[@Superdazzu2]

100% agree, i feel it's way overrated

[@FlowerItzel18]

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 😂

[@RED-bz9hn]

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.

[@SleepyMortal]

Love to hear that, I'm glad you enjoyed the game a lot! I might try Wind Waker next time

[@NCSGaming15]

I just came back so I could 100% my save before tears of the kingdom and it’s been an absolute blast

[@issaSeeK]

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

[@blakebrowne8428]

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.

[@blakebrowne8428]

Also we started playing maybe 2/3 weeks ago (Feb 2023)

[@RyanDMoore]

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.

[@SleepyMortal]

Yeah, it's mind-blowing really! If only more AAA devs & publishers released games like this haha

[@malachicaddell77]

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 ❤️💙💚

[@LuckyNumberKe7in]

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 : )

[@SleepyMortal]

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!

[@NotColdd]

You've come into the light brother

[@PaperMario64]

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.

[@SleepyMortal]

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

[@PaperMario64]

@@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.

[@SleepyMortal]

@@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

[@PaperMario64]

@@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.

[@Malyt538]

@@SleepyMortalsame dude I’m at the third Devine beats right now and really don’t want this game to end it’s so fucking good

[@XYGeek119]

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.

[@evanpaluch6190]

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

[@XYGeek119]

@@evanpaluch6190 After watching Thursday’s trailer, I’m convinced that it will be better than BOTW.

[@TayRich93]

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

[@jeansnow1116]

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.

[@SleepyMortal]

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!

[@Oxrenn]

I tried this game around August 2021, back when I was mostly playing online live service games and being too impatient, I dropped it after the first shrine. Fast forward 2 years to October 2023, now only really playing single player story games, I immediately loved it. So glad I gave this game a second chance

[@digitaldazzle5836]

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.

[@ColorMeDoubleZ]

yeah wtf is this. Og game looks so impressionistic and painterly without such harsh dark values, just looks weirdly dimmed here.

[@thomassteenkamp4575]

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.

[@punchykarma6685]

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.

[@swampthing7234]

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.

[@StylishIrisman]

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.

[@Patrifice]

Thank you for this video :) I myself had Breath of the Wild when I first got a Switch. I played it a little and then I got overwhelmed as soon as I was dropped into the big world. So I quickly dropped it, and ended up giving it to a friend. But recently I have been thinking about giving it another go. A little uncertain if it's worth it. But your video has given me the confirmation I needed to actually try it once more. So I will get that game back and hopefully enjoy it as much as you do! Can't wait!

[@SleepyMortal]

Glad I could help! Hope you enjoy it. I think the game is still on discount on Nintendo Switch, since days ago

[@chilly6470]

Just take your time with it and it won't be long before you realise, this is one of the best games you've ever played. I'm not an open world fan at all. But, once this game clicked with me (it didn't take long) I just couldn't put it down.

[@Rxpct228]

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

[@erikwiley586]

I did the same thing when I found out about weapon durability and have up quick. I just came back in the last few days. I'm in love and happy I have it a shot. Looking forward to tears of the kingdom

[@SleepyMortal]

Happy to hear that! I'm also excited for TOTK

[@str33tcarnameddesire]

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.

[@Photo_ace2015]

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!!

[@robertoangileri6151]

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!!

[@SleepyMortal]

I hope you'll enjoy it Roberto! Might not for everyone, but when it click, it's such an awesome journey

[@SleepyMortal]

EDIT: Here's the playthrough of Tears of the Kingdom! Watch it here 👉kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4iQnJ53mMyXqqc --- It's also a perfect time to play since Nintendo just announced Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! I'm excited to try that one

[@jadendrysdale8864]

It was announced in 2019😂

[@SleepyMortal]

@@jadendrysdale8864 you know what I mean, come on

[@jadendrysdale8864]

@@SleepyMortal ok

[@zacatkinson3926]

Is this on PC it looks better than usual

[@SleepyMortal]

@@zacatkinson3926 yep! Using Wii U emulator to be exact

[@chuc.dxq3809]

It is a masterpiece.

[@SleepyMortal]

I agree

[@shinobimsh5687]

Botw will always be masterpiece no matter what year you pick

[@LeilanaMinso]

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 😭

[@rutube7586]

I feel so so lucky that I got to enjoy this game with pretty much 0 knowledge of what was in it. When I was a kid, I watched my brother play the N64 titles, and was rarely allowed to play (apart from when he was out and I would sneak on to Majora's Mask). I've been blown away playing Breath of the Wild and genuinely *discovering* it. I'm not just copying the steps I saw my brother do. I'm truly experiencing it.

[@SleepyMortal]

Thanks for sharing your story! But yes, nowadays I love to jump to video games blindly. Discovering stuff without knowing anything about it is so much satisfying

[@propheticrain-maker1486]

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. 😅

[@SleepyMortal]

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!

[@ruimoura]

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

[@SleepyMortal]

...monster shop???

[@ruimoura]

@@SleepyMortal yeah the Kilton monster parts shop 😅

[@GabrielLima-ig1hx]

I’ve been a zelda fan since i was a little kid, but this game has something even more special, i played it on the wiiu emulator on the pc and completed it twice a couple years ago, and loved it, so when i bought a switch i had to at least play it, and as i got deep into the third playthrough, i realized it was my favorite game ever. Everything in this game is amazing, the freedom to do anything in any order you want, the exploratiom when u actually dont want to do anything, and mainly the glitchs like windbomb, menu overload(that makes life way easier for someone playing for the third time). So yes, its totally worth playing this game even for the third time, since every playthrough i played, i learned something new

[@SleepyMortal]

Thanks for sharing this! I was overwhelmed by how "sandbox" the game is at first. I thought it's completely up to you how you beat the game, which partly true, but when I figured it out that you can enjoy the game in a linear way, that's how I can enjoy the game more. The exploration and other stuff are just naturally happened to me, and I appreciate that the game did that perfectly

[@asrieldreemurrthe1st]

short answer: Yes. long answer: Yes it is.

[@copingflower1909]

when I first started playing this game I remember not being to interested in it, mainly because for one this was the first Zelda game I had ever played, so my experiences with the franchise outside of this game were just videos and entertainment online surrounding the past titles, but after I sat down and gave the game a proper chance to this day now because of that I now sit at 140 hours poured into this fantastic game, and now after giving the game a second go all those years ago it now has me hyped for Totk and what they'll expand on from the first game

[@harmansmith84]

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

[@desmondschneider5397]

I have over 1,200 hours, definitely time well spent

[@DunceInAwhile]

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.

[@SleepyMortal]

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

[@ronroca4387]

I got the game a few years ago but never started it as I never wanted to get into it but now, I finally started in 2023 and I agree with you. Every time I play, I learn something new watching your video I didn't know I could set the thorns on fire. I will try that next time.

[@lordmaximus780]

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

[@pacer1705]

I bought and sold Breath of The Wild twice and never made it past the cold segment to get to the fourth shrine in the tutorial section. I got lost in the cold and died again and again which fustrated me. Now I learnt there is a cold resistant sweater I need to get to survive the cold. But I still don't know if I can get past my depression to get motivated to play BoTW.

[@SleepyMortal]

I'm in a somewhat similar situation with yours. Depression is hard and complex, so please take care and ask for help. About the game, BOTW gave me a similar feeling that got me through hard times. Maybe not as easy or as simple to play as let's say, Death Stranding/Yakuza 0/Persona 5 Royal, but it's worth playing in those struggling times imo

[@isaiaherrera07]

i started replaying botw around 15 days ago because i quit it for the same reasons as you, but the last time i played was when i was in 5th grade, im a sophomore now and im so glad im playing it again because its such a unique game and im having do much fun and just cant wait for totk

[@jeremiahbelgrave2356]

BRO I WAS IN THE SAME BOAT AS YOU!! I literally gave up on the game and said I would never play it again the first time I played it. Constantly breaking weapons was frustrating and the combat, especially parrying, felt like it was just luck based. Long story short I just wasn't having a good time. But I picked it up again to give it another chance and MAN I've gotten to the point where I hunt Lynels for no damn reason, got every armor hell even gotten the giant horse with only a bar and a half of stamina lol. And I love them game now

[@SleepyMortal]

Glad that the game clicked for you in the end dude! I almost missed this masterpiece too haha I also love getting all the armor in this game!

[@quanghuy1242]

I can spend my most of time to the game just to walk and feel the air, that's awesome and relax

[@SleepyMortal]

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

[@Superiormomo]

Bought the TOTK edition switch a few days ago and decided to buy BOTW first. This is the first ever Zelda I’ve played since I’m mostly a Call of Duty FPS player and omg what a blast I’m having I am so mad I didn’t play this game years ago. I AM IN LOVE!!!!!!! Best game I have played since the Xbox 360 days.

[@SleepyMortal]

Hey I'm happy that you found a new interest in gaming! BOTW is such a blast, and I'm having a great time now too playing TOTK

[@Superiormomo]

@@SleepyMortal Thanks bro! I just got done conquering the 4 divine beasts. Can’t wait to take down Ganon now! 😤

[@ammarabbas5153]

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.

[@CineSalvaje]

I still play this game a lot... I love to live in this Hyrule.

[@SleepyMortal]

I'm also taking my time finishing this game, it's so good!

[@roninmess]

I picked it up on sale around black Friday 2022. I started playing in January and have been hooked!

[@stufystuf1444]

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.

[@Superdazzu2]

Same, played it one time till the water village and stopped playing, but not going to hop back in

[@kevinhulvey7018]

I beat it about a year after it came out and am currently about 70% through my first Master Mode run, going for all shrines before Ganon. Not many games deserve "masterpiece", but if you don't give BotW a fair shot, you're missing out

[@craigmcfly]

I hate the lack of balance in Breath of the Wild..... but I'm a thousand hours in and can't stop!

[@amyisaacs3740]

Okay. I also only played it years ago, for 30 minutes and found it overwhelming. But maybe I should try it again. Thanks for sharing!

[@nickyeah9050]

I did a second play through just a couple months ago after not playing it since launch. And wow. I forgot basically everything so I was pretty much going in blind again. Even after playing amazing open world games like Elden ring and RDR2 there was just something about botw that just hooked me. I just loved exploring the world, finding gear and collectibles, doing the shrine and collecting korok seeds. I enjoyed the game on my first play through but after my second one it’s solidified as one of my favourite games ever. I would love to do a third play through but I’m just gonna wait until Totk so I hopefully forget some of the map again.

[@SleepyMortal]

I get what you mean dude! I was also coming from Elden Ring and RDR 2, those game are masterpiece. BOTW is definitely one of those games that I will play more than once

[@michael3147]

i got the game as a gift but i never touched it for literally years, i found it waaay too boring.only recently i got in to the game in 2021, but due to irl things i never really get the chance to play. i feel incredibly stupid for not ever trying out this wonderful game before and i share a very similar story to you! i found the game boring at first, and that's because i usually lack creativity and that also means i lacked any idea of what to do in the video game. after like 5 hours of playing, i finally decided to get a grip and finish the 4 starter shrines (after like 3 years) and by the time i'd gotten the paraglider my goals and ideas were forming. I never knew how much of an amazing game this was until just recently! honestly i'm embarrassed that it took me this long to enjoy it 😅

[@SleepyMortal]

Oh I can definitely relate to your story, since I'm also lack of creativity. That's why I don't enjoy sandbox games. But thankfully, this game is not just about that, but rather help/lead/teach you the way to get creative. It was very unique but also feels organic!

[@uniquely_mo]

I love this game, it’s my favourite ever game. I have over 2000 hours in it now (after 4 years) and my daughter plays it too, which I help her with. I will never tire of it. I’m glad you gave it a second try

[@SleepyMortal]

2000 hours, that's a lot! I'm glad that you enjoyed it, and hope your daughter too

[@JacksonKarmenLowe]

You need way more subscribers. This is pure gold content!

[@SleepyMortal]

I appreciate it!

[@JacksonKarmenLowe]

@@SleepyMortal yw

[@________5347]

I recently completed this game. Only Zelda game I thought was poorly executed. Sloppy design, clunky combat, boring rewards. I strongly dislike this game.

[@tinysmardy]

I started it because everyone says its so good. But I was so overhelmed, so I dropped it. Might start it again

[@GetOverItYT]

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 😂

[@SleepyMortal]

Haha that sounds lovely, can't wait for Tears of Kingdom!

[@TheRealSexiness]

To answer your question from the title of the video. Yes, it's worth playing. I'm on the DLC now.

[@DanielPvb4]

I just reloaded my save and realized I never competed the DLC. Really enjoyed jumping back in!

[@nickeimorty487]

Just finished it for the first time: barely 150 hours of gameplay and it's still makes me wonder. This is art straight out of the human genius

[@francoisdelrio1824]

I just started playing botw this year too and this game is EVERYTHING.

[@slashfromsecondlife816]

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

[@SleepyMortal]

Wow 7000 hours?! That's a lot haha!

[@fookieee]

i bought the game two weeks ago and just beat it. best decision i made. had a great time playing it. now its time to grind TOTK

[@SleepyMortal]

You will enjoy TOTK haha, have fun!

[@sl4yr1]

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.

[@fromnothingthreads]

Currently playing for the first time, I’m in the gerudo desert, I suck at fighting bosses tho

[@nikomint4894]

I never head a problem with the weapons breaking,but i understand where u came from

[@Mattaiko82]

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.

[@AustinW500]

How I got hooked was hogworts Legacy. I played two hours of it, loved the piss out of it, but then thought, let's give breath of the wild a try again. Yeah, I love my choice and excited for tears of the kingdom, but I'm waiting for the next switch and praying for a stable 60. But we will have to see what happens.

[@JAz3]

great video i recommend u tone down the background audio tho its kinda conflicting with ur voice at moments.

[@SleepyMortal]

Thanks for the tip! It was intentional, especially when I was talking about "walking in BOTW", but I understand what you mean

[@lucafavaretto2191]

I've never stopped to play it since 2017

[@laplace2190]

BoTW is definitely worth playing in 2023. With TOTK around the corner, I’ve gotten back to playing it in YEARS, and honestly? Even though it’s not my first playthrough and I know what to expect, the beauty of it all is that I get to take a different route aside. I can’t wait until the sequel comes out.

[@TheKniteOwl2686]

I’m on my 6-7th play through just got it on the steam deck and can finally play Second Wind. I still haven’t found anything as good as BOTW