Current Events > Finally started playing BotW, regretting I didn't do it earlier

(+) Yeah! (+)

This game is heckin great man. I thought weapon durability would bug me a lot more than it does, it's pretty easy to play around. I'm about halfway through the game at this point and honestly, this is some of the best gaming I've done in a really long time.

I grew up with the original NES Zelda, and I'm enjoying the callbacks a lot.
This might be a playthrough topic until I forget to bump it

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It had a lot of potential, but needed more dungeons and longer (even if fewer total) shrines.

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It's easy to see why so many people love it. Fantastic game.

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The game is overwhelming.

It's like the GTA games.

You'll find yourself mindlessly wondering instead of having a direct goal.

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Gobstoppers12 posted...

It had a lot of potential, but needed more dungeons and longer (even if fewer total) shrines.

Yeah, I think my only "gripe" with the game is the lack of dungeons. And even then, I think the game is perfectly fine without them, it might just be my nostalgia speaking. But certainly I wouldn't have been sad if they took away a bunch of shrines and put that into hidden temples as well. Like, when I found the forgotten temple, it felt like such a missed opportunity to just stick guardians there.

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so its a ubisoft zelda

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ModLogic posted...

so its a ubisoft zelda

No.

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ModLogic posted...

so its a ubisoft zelda

I'm pretty sure it's a Nintendo Zelda

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PrettyBoyFloyd posted...

The game is overwhelming.

It's like the GTA games.

You'll find yourself mindlessly wondering instead of having a direct goal.

Great game to teach you that you can get a lot of things done by focusing on doing small stuff "here and there" instead of getting overwhelmed by everything at once

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PrettyBoyFloyd posted...

The game is overwhelming.

It's like the GTA games.

You'll find yourself mindlessly wondering instead of having a direct goal.

Yeah it is. I struggle a lot with finishing open-ended games like that, but recently I gave up on my useless pride and just allowed myself to have a guide open if I lose steam.

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OP: wow I'm really enjoying this game so far :)

other posters: WiDe As aN oCeAn DeEp aS a PuDdLe

the point abt the shrines is fair though, fr

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Still costs too much :(. I really want to play it.

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FF_Redux posted...

Still costs too much :(. I really want to play it.

I remember it was on sale a while back. I'll keep an eye out. It's a terrific game.

Today I think I'll try to do the bird divine beast. Haven't been to the Rito village yet and I really want to get my hands on that snow armor set so I can keep exploring.

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MrMallard posted...

OP: wow I'm really enjoying this game so far :)

other posters: WiDe As aN oCeAn DeEp aS a PuDdLe

the point abt the shrines is fair though, fr

I don't think you'll ever about those types of comments about this game :)

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scar the 1 posted...

I remember it was on sale a while back. I'll keep an eye out. It's a terrific game.

Today I think I'll try to do the bird divine beast. Haven't been to the Rito village yet and I really want to get my hands on that snow armor set so I can keep exploring.

You might want to consider doing the bird divine beast last. Not because it's harder, but because the ability you get completely trivializes the rest of the game.

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s0nicfan posted...

You might want to consider doing the bird divine beast last. Not because it's harder, but because the ability you get completely trivializes the rest of the game.

I did that one last and then went straight to Hyrule Castle to fight Ganon, so I never even got to use it lol
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FF_Redux posted...

Still costs too much :(. I really want to play it.

it was on sale $27 new on gamestop's website not even that long ago

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YookaLaylee posted...

I did that one last and then went straight to Hyrule Castle to fight Ganon, so I never even got to use it lol

I'm surprised you didn't use it at the castle. By the time I was ready to beat the game I just wanted it to be over with so I literally just jumped to the top of the castle without doing any of the interior stuff.

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This is Hyrule Warriors all over again.

Dynasty Warriors: One button repetitive shit

Hyrule Warriors: Wow! Such a great game!

Ubisoft games: Open World sand box cookie cutter repetitive shit.

BotW: Wow! Such a great game!

Theres a reason why Mario just makes completely random genre games. Nintendo fans dont care they just want their characters in the game. Copy another game and sell it for $60.

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When it rains, it pours.

A suitable quote for someone so full of salt.

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s0nicfan posted...

I'm surprised you didn't use it at the castle. By the time I was ready to beat the game I just wanted it to be over with so I literally just jumped to the top of the castle without doing any of the interior stuff.

I didnt need to use it or do any of the interior stuff. Im not sure how exactly I pulled it off, but somehow I made it all the way to Ganon without fighting any enemies just by using the Zora armor on the waterfalls by the castle
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Lairen posted...

Dynasty Warriors: One button repetitive shit

Hyrule Warriors: Wow! Such a great game!

except I have zero interest in Hyrule Warriors as a Zelda fan

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scar the 1 posted...

Yeah, I think my only "gripe" with the game is the lack of dungeons. And even then, I think the game is perfectly fine without them, it might just be my nostalgia speaking. But certainly I wouldn't have been sad if they took away a bunch of shrines and put that into hidden temples as well. Like, when I found the forgotten temple, it felt like such a missed opportunity to just stick guardians there.

Ideally there should be a mixture of shrines and standard dungeons. The Divine Beasts were good, but obviously they shouldn't be a replacement for classic Zelda dungeons. I want BOTW2 to have a bit of everything. Include a few typical Zelda dungeons. Maybe reduce the number of shrines and make the ones you have be a bit longer and more unqiue. And most importantly I want more open-ended dungeons like Hyrule Castle.

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Guide posted...

A suitable quote for someone so full of salt.

This is why rain is fresh and not salty, even if it comes from seawater.

LOL. Just wow. I guess you tried.

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Lairen posted...

This is Hyrule Warriors all over again.

Dynasty Warriors: One button repetitive shit

Hyrule Warriors: Wow! Such a great game!

Ubisoft games: Open World sand box cookie cutter repetitive shit.

BotW: Wow! Such a great game!

Theres a reason why Mario just makes completely random genre games. Nintendo fans dont care they just want their characters in the game. Copy another game and sell it for $60.

Trololololol.


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spikethedevil posted...

Trololololol.

I've had him tagged as 'weak Chrono Trigger troll' for awhile now, nice to see he's branching out into such fresh and timely topics as BotW trolling.

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Lairen posted...

This is why rain is fresh and not salty, even if it comes from seawater.

LOL. Just wow. I guess you tried.

I don't understand how you missed such an easy joke.

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AlisLandale called him an insufferable poster that needs to get help, and she's pretty nice.

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Guide posted...

I don't understand how you missed such an easy joke.

You messing yours up was enough for me.

For like 3-4 on one yall are doing a horrible job.

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Lairen posted...

You messing yours up was enough for me.

No, I mean you missed mine. Right over your head. Do you not understand the reference?

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Tag. I just started this week.

havent gotten to any divine beasts yet, just been focused on opening up the map currently.

got a few towers down, maybe 10-15 shrines

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Yeah, it's one of the best games I've ever played. And I don't use that phrase often.

It really ramps up the best exploration aspects, which is my favorite part about Zelda games.

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I dont mind the durability aspect, but I cant get over the constant fucking rain.

Should make it that full climbing gear allows you to climb in the rain, without slipping. Because you cant explore shit when its raining, and it rains a lot.

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I kept hearing about the rain being such a drag prior to playing it, but it never really bothered me outside of, like, one instance where I really wanted to scale a cliff face when a rainstorm happened to come up.

On short climbs you can game the rainslick mechanic slightly - iirc Link always slips on the 5th grab, so just grab 4 times, leap, slide back down a bit, repeat. If you've got decent stamina you can at least climb trees and short cliffs in the rain without being completely stymied by it.

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Guide posted...

No, I mean you missed mine. Right over your head. Do you not understand the reference?

Explain, i guess. It makes no sense in reference to my quote.

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masterpug53 posted...

On short climbs you can game the rainslick mechanic slightly - iirc Link always slips on the 5th grab, so just grab 4 times, leap, slide back down a bit, repeat. If you've got decent stamina you can at least climb trees and short cliffs in the rain without being completely stymied by it.

this

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It isn't worth playing anymore now that GI is out IMO.

Lairen posted...

Explain, i guess. It makes no sense in reference to my quote.

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Wow, a lot of posts. Might not remember to respond to all of them.

s0nicfan posted...

You might want to consider doing the bird divine beast last. Not because it's harder, but because the ability you get completely trivializes the rest of the game.

I know about the ability - I want it. Seems like a huge feeling of freedom.

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I wouldn't say it trivializes the game. You don't go so high, but it is convenient for quicker transportation. Wish I hadn't saved it for last, but I'm glad I went in blind.

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Guide posted...

Easy joke?

How old are you? What odd reference.

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One of my all time favorite games but I will admit Im a sucker for anything Zelda.

I finished the bird thing. Probably my favorite Ganon fight so far. Water was fine, but fire was so incredibly trivial with the Master Sword. Maybe I was just over leveled. I did some extra exploring before I quit for the day, but of course I forgot all about my new fancy bird power. The plan right now I guess is to explore Hebra a bit more then head on to the desert. Or maybe I'll revisit some quests I kinda skipped, like that stupid island or the labyrinth in Akkala. Need to get myself some rupees though, that fourth fairy fountain is going to be pretty nasty.

lww99 posted...

I dont mind the durability aspect, but I cant get over the constant fucking rain.

Should make it that full climbing gear allows you to climb in the rain, without slipping. Because you cant explore shit when its raining, and it rains a lot.

Yup, rain sucks. But it hasn't really been a major problem for me. Whenever there's been rain it's been fine to either just wait it out, go somewhere else, or set up camp. I do wish the climbing gear worked against it though.

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scar the 1 posted...

I finished the bird thing. Probably my favorite Ganon fight so far. Water was fine, but fire was so incredibly trivial with the Master Sword. Maybe I was just over leveled. I did some extra exploring before I quit for the day, but of course I forgot all about my new fancy bird power. The plan right now I guess is to explore Hebra a bit more then head on to the desert. Or maybe I'll revisit some quests I kinda skipped, like that stupid island or the labyrinth in Akkala. Need to get myself some rupees though, that fourth fairy fountain is going to be pretty nasty.

Yup, rain sucks. But it hasn't really been a major problem for me. Whenever there's been rain it's been fine to either just wait it out, go somewhere else, or set up camp. I do wish the climbing gear worked against it though.

Which stupid island do you mean? Eventide Island? That was one of my favorite parts, that and the Typhlo Ruins. Just my opinion of course. I thought both of those were a lot of fun.

scar the 1 posted...

I finished the bird thing. Probably my favorite Ganon fight so far. Water was fine, but fire was so incredibly trivial with the Master Sword. Maybe I was just over leveled. I did some extra exploring before I quit for the day, but of course I forgot all about my new fancy bird power. The plan right now I guess is to explore Hebra a bit more then head on to the desert. Or maybe I'll revisit some quests I kinda skipped, like that stupid island or the labyrinth in Akkala. Need to get myself some rupees though, that fourth fairy fountain is going to be pretty nasty.

Yup, rain sucks. But it hasn't really been a major problem for me. Whenever there's been rain it's been fine to either just wait it out, go somewhere else, or set up camp. I do wish the climbing gear worked against it though.

You're definitely overleveled if you have the master sword already. IIRC that's meant to be a sort of optional endgame thing to prep for the final fight.

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Do you have the DLC? There's some nice stuff in the DLC. I wouldn't worry about it too much though if you're not interested.

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Godshammer666 posted...

Which stupid island do you mean? Eventide Island? That was one of my favorite parts, that and the Typhlo Ruins. Just my opinion of course. I thought both of those were a lot of fun.

Yeah, that one. I stumbled upon it super early before I really knew the game very well. It seemed like a hassle so I left it for later. I like the concept though, just not that I got owned by it. Not sure what Typhlo Ruins is?

Also, is there like a gauntlet type challenge somewhere in the game where you just fight tons of floors of enemies? Or am I confusing that with Windwaker?

s0nicfan posted...

You're definitely overleveled if you have the master sword already. IIRC that's meant to be a sort of optional endgame thing to prep for the final fight.

Wow! I got it after the first beast. I figured that since I needed 36 shrines for it, I was meant to get it around before the halfway point.

Jabodie posted...

Do you have the DLC? There's some nice stuff in the DLC. I wouldn't worry about it too much though if you're not interested.

I don't, but I'm considering it, since I like the game a lot. But I've no idea if it's good.

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scar the 1 posted...

I don't, but I'm considering it, since I like the game a lot. But I've no idea if it's good.

it's very very good imo

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