The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 'Breaking Conventions' GDC 2017

In this 2017 GDC session, Nintendo's Hidemaro Fujibayashi, Satoru Takizawa, and Takuhiro Dohta provide an in-depth look at how some of the convention-breaking mechanics were implemented in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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[@JohnRyder-]

They must be very proud of this game. I am very happy that I've got the privilege to play this masterpiece of a game. Thank You Nintendo.

[@Cyan_RYL]

i cant be the only one who wants to play that 2d zelda botw prototype

[@cloudgaminganddubstep2102]

Cyan CBZ same

[@Elykar]

I would pay good Canadian monopoly money for this.

[@kristianlakjer1]

Cyan CBZ i would love it!!!

[@topimpablackcat6130]

Cyan CBZ i too

[@timon189]

Cyan CBZ I want to play it too! Sorry I'm German I'm not so good

[@Wildestleaf]

Nintendo is taking the longest victory lap in gaming history. (It's well deserved to be honest)

[@jackson5116]

yeah, but they're a GAME MAKER!! You can post all you want about how great you made something, but if you're going to sell games which is the whole point to making systems, you can't harp on it too long, you need to get back to what makes money- MAKING GAMES!!!

[@SuaveTito]

Who says they're not doing both at the same time?

[@kiankermani]

Oh my god I NEED that Prototype!

[@TheLilFid]

Kian Kermani So you can sell it to Pawn Stars 😂

[@thefarstar4367]

Lmao I love that show

[@randomperson63758]

+H They'll definitely take that. For $25

[@cosmicshock9619]

How old are you

[@Thecawesomeone]

Why? What you saw is probably most of what it is. It'd just be test areas for mechanics.

[@luk4aaaa]

This is proof that Nintendo is still the purest console and game producers on the market. They did so much new and created one of, if not the best game we've had in a long while.

[@JAbrmd]

Remember back when people were being critical of Windwaker's art style. Personally I though it was great then they went back to the realistic feel. Now they met in between. Love it.

[@ZekeCameron]

this game can't be game of the year because monopoly for switch will be game of the year

[@MaesterPeemore]

you forgot about 1-2 switch

[@nifastgreentail6092]

how about vroom in the night sky

[@puroktahzeeb9355]

what about superman 64

[@WalaStika]

There's a lot of people who criticize the music, especially that piano part that starts playing when you're mounted... But the tune really conveys the sense of curiosity and playfulness that the whole open-world Hyrule has to offer! And when the strings come in with the familiar Zelda theme... Oh boy.

[@BlockSquad1000]

I feel like I'm the only one who thinks it's one of the best Zelda OSTs ever. It's tied with Wind Waker and Ocarina of Time.

[@elijahhollis1957]

BlockSquad1000 ocarina is overrated

[@jackson5116]

it's also a remix of the original tune, which is only night though

[@BlockSquad1000]

+potato jedi I agree that OoT is overrated. I think there are many Zelda games that are better than it. But the soundtrack in OoT has lots of good songs.

[@BlackPantherN7]

BlockSquad1000 When did you play Oot?

[@Lex-rm8oh]

That background music is so comforting, especially when playing the game

[@vincentchmurski9309]

I love Nitendo

[@fm_kermit]

Vincent Chmirski i💗ps4😊

[@Jellicent782]

SUBARU WORLD RALLY TEAM I love both of them

[@espressonoob]

+SUBARU WORLD RALLY TEAM nobody cares take ur trash somewhere else

[@reynoldskynaston9529]

I love plystaton

[@LupinticDream]

I prefer Nintendo.

[@skysspace959]

The best game ever.

[@ReachStudioPro]

NieR: Automata takes that title, however BotW is defintely a 10/10 game. It's one of the best games ever created and it is very close to NieR: Automata, which is amazing considering nothing else comes even close to NieR: Automata. By the way. Play NieR: Automata if you haven't. Watch an entire playthrough *(NOTE: Not just cutscenes, the entire gameplay of the game - Search for "thesw1tcher" for NieR: Gestalt. You're welcome)*. You and everyone else will thank me.

[@LuigiXHero]

You should watch Vinesauce Limealicious' streams of it.

[@4D1Characterror]

ReachStudioPro Stop Spamming!

[@crustylemonnastycitrusthem7391]

+ReachStudioPro Nope. The best game ever made is Xenoblade Chronicles imho. Never played NieR: Automata but Xenoblade is literally everything I've ever wanted in a game an more, so for me nothing can surpass it.

[@skysspace959]

Joel Baulida Ayerbe I don't see where it is "flawed" I've played for 105+ Hours and I don't see any real "flaws."

[@Chozodianemissary]

The entire game gave me that GUTTO KURU feeling. Every time I set out to do something specific and found myself distracted by something else was beautiful.

[@NaikoArt]

yo, Nintendo, make more Zelda, gud game, quality gameplay, i like

[@Jellicent782]

Naiko wait for DLC

[@shtiken]

These guys are geniuses. Incredible game, can't wait for the extra content as well. I recommend watching the full panel.

[@SuperiorGothBun]

Am I the only one who still wants the Zelda nes build to be playable?

[@cloudgaminganddubstep2102]

Mystic Melody yes itd be cool for a minigame or something

[@SuperiorGothBun]

Cloud Gaming and Dubstep I hope they add it in the season pass or something cause I'd love to play it

[@cloudgaminganddubstep2102]

Mystic Melody nintendo said they were making a new zelda game in the style of botw but they didnt say which one

[@elijahhollis1957]

Mystic Melody uh it's called zelda 1. released in 1985

[@Chozodianemissary]

You are mistaken.

[@fuchigole]

I'm nearly at 200 hours in the game and I'm still finding new stuff. This gams is truly great. In 30 years of gaming I never have experience something like this.

[@brownoniongirl]

Absolutely beautiful game. What a top notch crew of game designers and developers. World class talent!

[@ThatDudeDavid252]

I love looking at the concept art

[@JosipLopez]

thank you for making this amazing game

[@WHErwin]

probably one of the best games in the series

[@glotero]

Incredible effort=incredible game. A masterpiece.

[@maayu649]

Thank you for creating such an amazing game for all of us

[@wopsieneter]

Great to see Nintendo promoting GDC like this. It would be great if more people saw those videos.

[@srrycantthinkofagoodname]

About time this was uploaded

[@maestrojo]

I hope nintendo realizes that people would pay to be able to download that prototype from the eShop if it was made into a full fledged game.

[@jackson5116]

this original concept is only a few screens, why take away from developing a sequel to Link Between Worlds or Spirit Tracks in favor of expanding what was only a few screens to test concepts? You don't care about other Zelda games apparently, which is sad, you should try them out, sequels to those would drive sales.

[@Jknight416]

They definitely knew what they were doing when they were creating this awesome Zelda game. And man, they really did a fantastic job at making this BREATHTAKING masterpiece of a Zelda game!

[@garrettnewman7438]

Greatest of all time. That music makes me so happy.

[@peepeestorm2178]

thank you for this masterpiece

[@ismene6546]

I truly admire all those who worked on Breath of the Wild. It is such a beautiful game and gives the sensation of really exploring and discovering. Breath of the Wild is a game that makes an adventure's dream come true!

[@Dxco31]

You guys are legend

[@Vector3Gaming]

This is the first I've seen Fujibayashi, I'm glad hes so young, may he live a long life creating many more masterpieces like this :) (Just please keep the art style the same, I've literally never seen anything so beautiful with my eyes, not even in film)

[@ReachStudioPro]

I can't wait for the story DLC and the next Zelda game. I am very excited to see where the story is going.

[@tanookitrunks8262]

now a 3d Animal crossing with those graphics please.

[@Jellicent782]

Tanooki Zac um animal crossing has always been 3d

[@FredBounder]

@TanookiZac think you means "HD" xD

[@MickyVideo]

I believe he actually means "With the camera behind the player". Boy, so many interpretations for a single comment.

[@tanookitrunks8262]

Micky I mean a 3d village like Kakariko in Botw in 3rd person point of view, like Botw again. With Botw graphics. That would be beyond epic

[@jackdotwmv]

Are you talking about the cell shaded style? That would actually be pretty cool.

[@michaelgaribaldi8491]

I miss the music of koji kondo

[@fabicool]

And now we’re here. 10 days before the release of totk! I’m so hyped 🎉🎉

[@MechaG2]

Brilliant! Simply brilliant!

[@Rayutomoto]

Things i wanna see make a come back in Zelda. Black smiths to make powerful/upgrade weapons. You only can get it from them and over time. Old mysterious witches that makes potions that only she can make and you'd have to buy it from her. Newer NPC 20 + and reuse older NPC for more side quest. More enemies that are exclusive to areas. Can be old or brand new enemies. Brand new deep story and new characters. More Key unique items. Real classic dungeons. The Hyrule Castle felt more like a dungeon that the "actual" dungeon in the game 😂. Make brand new ones mixed with remastered remixes of the classic ones. New areas to explore and secrets that may possibly blow your mind. Under water places (to be able to dive). New floating islands? Actually invisible stuff until you find it or bring back old classic items such as the eye of truth as a key items. The best side quest is the Tarrey town one....we need more of side quest like this❤ Bring back the magic bar please :( for the Key items. I'd love to have some Pegasus boots or something that runs on magic 😂 More bosses and Sub bosses. More weapons fighting styles (idk how but just do it xD) gauntlets??? This is what i'd love to see for botw or the next one

[@Rayutomoto]

FerloPixel oh my gosh super triggered!!!! 🖕🖕🖕🖕 lol

[@imbetterthanyou9971]

Breath Of The Wild is the very first Zelda game I have ever played.

[@aigaakaba9579]

Averyy Same

[@ethanjones9567]

I still don't have that game, and I'm missing out so much. I really want to cry.

[@JerichoJack]

Oh man. Now I really want that 2d version of BOTW for my 3ds.

[@MojtabaM]

luciferianstar Nope, it's just an enhanced prototype to test the physics and implement it in 3D.

[@arziel340]

Thanks Nintendo for you existing 😊

[@VideoGameAnimationStudy]

I'd love to play that NES-styled Beta of BotW. That'd be a great unlockable!

[@jackson5116]

it'd probably only be a few screens, they used it for concept, so it's not a whole game- imagine playing the original only within 2 screens any direction of Level 1.

[@Ryan-cr8oo]

Nintendo needs to publish that prototype. I would definitely buy it.

[@rcg1030]

I have 210+ hours in this game and haven't used a single guide, more fun that way tbh! This game is magical and being able to explore Hyrule whenever wherever is so awesome! The games story after I figured out it's somewhat of a love story made me feel warm hearted. ❤️

[@serenawolff3298]

most anticipated game. id see why

[@SayberV1]

Just got off playing another session of this game. And the more I play it, the more I see why this game is a 10/10 masterpiece.

[@Elykar]

Thank you for the greatest Zelda I've played in literally decades!

[@maverikgaming901]

Its completely unbelievable, the game is actually is a true masterpiece and i hope there are more games that reach up to this level of awesomeness to come on the switch! Its truely a work of art!

[@Thesamurai1999]

Game of The Year 2017! RIP: Horizon Mass Effect Red Dead Redemption 2

[@elijahhollis1957]

Link it's coming down to BotW and Overwatch. I'm calling it

[@kirbington]

Overwatch was 2016.

[@PepperKatLancer]

at least Aloy could make arrows you cant even do that ! fairy boy!

[@MetalSupporter95]

Red dead will win, every rockstar game since gta 4 does.

[@XtrueheroX]

MetalSupporter95 hahahaha you think it will beat zelda? LMAO your funny

[@rinkun6689]

beautiful

[@reNINTENDO]

Takuhiro Dohta looks like he single-handedly peered into the Infinite Void of Silence, Consumer of Dreams, in a selfless attempt to save humanity from its endless hunger. His efforts were futile, but I commend his bravery.

[@heller9661]

Thank you so much beautiful people! This is game of the century!😍😍💓💓💕💕

[@TheProfHaversChannel]

never been soo early on nintendo

[@RJTheHero8]

Please release that Beta of Breath of the Wild, Nintendo. I would love a new NES Zelda!

[@daaave_]

Best game i've ever played

[@tylerulbricht1880]

game of the decade

[@xyon9090]

What a masterpiece.

[@lutherchuah1342]

"Gutto Kuru" DAMN RIGHT

[@salmonelas123]

i absolutely love Mr Takuhiro's blasé countenance.

[@spinosgamingchannel206]

Still getting the Switch for my Birthday!

[@Feniksds]

Hidemaro Fujibayashi,Takuhiro Dohta,Takuhiro Dohta its not link but you who are the heroes because i love this game so much. Keep making the legend of zelda.And also when there is a type error in this reaction am aa 14 year old dutch speaking fan who loves the legend of zelda.

[@zuma0011]

masterpiece .

[@yoran4067]

1:52 Damnnn Hinox got some 🆃-Pose Skills

[@blk3562]

cool gaming dice graphic. my group and I have actually been discussing a homebrew D&D 5e campaign based on BotW's Hyrule.

[@dinkthedank]

i cant wait to see how odyssey looks!

[@nathanielsmeding3485]

Consider my soul stirred

[@ferndaplant8980]

so early, good job on the game Nintendo! !!!

[@monkeybuttz25]

I really wish there was a behind the scenes video of someone sculpting and texturing something like a moblin or any enemy

[@CrimsonBeast64]

loved it

[@linksson804]

I just... love this game! I have to see the trailer everyday... I can't live without see it! It's just so...fun! Really I love this game, I just can't describe this masterpiece of a game❤️️❤️

[@TheDestroyer73]

To me the game still was lacking on what made zelda games great, the challenging dungeons with their own unique boss along with its own unique memorable music to it. If they could take what they did with breath of the wild and include the stuff that was missing and maybe take the story +10 years or what ever after BoTW were now there is a problem in Lorule....then it be another great game.

[@UltimateisUltimate]

Some of those designs of link were actually pretty nice. I wish we had some of those outfits in the actual game.

[@luiseduardoALEMAN]

i love this game!

[@lecho0175]

The adult version of Toon Link looks very cool! ^^

[@raypolaris3381]

'Breaking Conventions'... And also your weapons.

[@iggiesworld1357]

Nintendo is Love, Nintendo is Live

[@dumaramutsi]

"Gutto Kuru" What a beautiful phrase.

[@NaterFernat]

Game of the year? More like best game ever! This is the best of the best, I really like how they manage to blend all the scenery from the plateau to the rest of the field, simply beautiful I love Nintendo

[@joannjaison317]

Are you serious. I just watched the one hour video of the GDC Zelda presentation, and you upload this just as I finish.

[@Pix3l_Pr1ncess]

Best Game Ever!

[@martinwhite8974]

Love it

[@jakesmith8941]

You should play it one day

[@prox8437]

Yes it is

[@Random-xy5vf]

SupaPixelGirl I SEE YOU EVERYWHERE

[@Weegeeinroblox]

*YOU AGAIN*

[@Lynnblue98]

i cant wait for the goddamn dlc

[@eligamerman]

Love this game! Now if I could just find a Switch to play it...

[@alma3884052]

My boy Satoru Takizawa always smiling

[@lonIey]

Cool!

[@lauchlinyurchuk1301]

That thing they were using as a testing grounds for BOTW, that should totally be it's own game: The Legend of Zelda: Adventure Maker

[@RXH14]

I reeeaally want to play That Prototype

[@SilverScarletSpider]

I'd love to see these guys work with Platinum Games and make magic.

[@MrLinkDeity]

Nintendo is the best when it comes to making games

[@sacredlife3812]

Best game ever thank you Nintendo

[@pokemigas6049]

I thought it was the DLC for a second lol.

[@roundman2825]

Pokemigas holy crap

[@pokemigas6049]

Kidtronic KIDTRONIC!!! I THOUGHT YOU WERE BANISHED TO THE SHADOW REALM!!! (lol)

[@roundman2825]

Pokemigas do know where rapid is?

[@roundman2825]

Pokemigas or where anyone else is really

[@pokemigas6049]

Kidtronic I know where Pumpkinpie, Kevin, Rhino, Ean and Trail. I haven't seen the others lately. Do you have twitter? ( that's where I see all of these)

[@DanielLima-mx1go]

Eu AMO ZELDA é meu sonho é jogar o novo THE LEGEND OF ZELDA

[@pauko2048]

Staff of the year

[@radasinradiation9740]

I kind of want to play that prototype

[@tiodio7388]

nintendo i love u

[@MikaV01]

Nice

[@johnpangarakis396]

I want a switch and this game so bad

[@bretmaccaull3429]

Pangasauras It's is amazing

[@HarrisBoe]

Pangasauras if you have a WiiU you should get the game now. The differences between the two versions are hardly noticeable.

[@elijahhollis1957]

Pangasauras get the wii u version. the switch version is only a port

[@getrkt6863]

potato jedi are you kidding me?? The graphic is way better and you know that the wii u version is the port and it took 1 whole month to edit the game so that the wii u handles it

[@trolol9001]

I want that prototype!!

[@mnmmcg3543]

I want to play that top-down prototype. I hope that make it available to consumers at some point, though I doubt they will.

[@cmoon3121]

is it just me, or are the Nintendo staff interacting a lot more with their fans these days? :D all the small videos we got from Aonuma up until BotW's release, and now this (including other videos on the development of BotW). This is going in a very good direction!

[@Cextra_the_artist]

It was huh, I hope we see something similar after botw 2's release

[@jakob5597]

I want this game and the switch SO BAD