It's more of the same from Breath of the Wild, only more so. If you liked Breath of the Wild you'll like this.

Even as someone who doesn't love open world games, I had a lot of fun playing this. I think if there are weak spots in the narrative and the world (I didn't find the underground as interesting as the overworld, but I did explore every nook and cranny), it comes from the ambition on display. This is a massive game, yet somehow it feels less lonely than Breath of the Wild despite how much larger the physical space is you will be exploring.

I did find the story to be more engaging than the previous game, and the boss fights were generally really fun action pieces.

I think that whatever comes next in the mainline Zelda games is going to have quite a lot to live up to.

If you like this kind of game, you'll love it. If you don't love an open world Zelda, though, you'd probably be best served by something else.

Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023


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