Breath of The Wild is a remarkable game that I wish I could experience again for the first time.

This game nails the feeling of exploring nature like no other. Although some mechanics can be a bit annoying (like being nearly completely unable ) I find myself completely getting lost in the amazing fields, forests, beaches, and mountains crafted in this version of Hyrule. The combat feels punchy and satisfying and although others may complain about the weapons breaking, I really enjoy the loop of always finding and trying out new weapons and think the low weapon durability is needed to encourage that.

Ambiance is something I value a lot in games and Breath of The Wild for me is unmatched in that regard. I absolutely adore the post-post-apocalyptic setting and masterful environmental storytelling. Breath of The Wild also manages to perfectly balance the visual styles of previous Zelda games, keeping the fantasy realism of titles like Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess and mixing it with the slightly cartoon like cel-shaded style of Wind Waker.

Breath of The Wild is a masterclass in exploration that I'm sure will be talked about in the discussion of open world games for years to come.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2023


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