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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild |OT| A Link from the Past
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Thought so. Guess I'll keep it for now.
Yeah obviously you dont need A list talent for every role, but Zelda, Impa and The King of Hyrule would be worth making an exception.
It would also be much more understandable if Zelda in the Spanish Latin dub wasnt the Voice Dub for Jennifer Lawrence (Specifically Katnis Everdeen) and Supergirl. (Among others) Seems like Nintendo went A list for some of the Dubs. So why shaft the English version? Why have VAs double up into multiple roles when there are only about 20. Its just pointlessly cheap.
So i just burned (literally) through 8 items of food because i ran out of fireproofing potion effect on my way into the
city.
I managed to reach the shrine there in time, so i'd have a teleport point ...
The fact that "heat protection" does nothing with regards to how fast you lose hearts there is something that i should've known before cooking like ... 15 of those meals.
with regards to selling materials: My rule of thumb is: Unless i have 30+ of an item i don't sell it .. if i have 47 bokoblin teeth, i sell 17 to beedle. It's not like you need rupees that badly.
Goron
I managed to reach the shrine there in time, so i'd have a teleport point ...
The fact that "heat protection" does nothing with regards to how fast you lose hearts there is something that i should've known before cooking like ... 15 of those meals.
with regards to selling materials: My rule of thumb is: Unless i have 30+ of an item i don't sell it .. if i have 47 bokoblin teeth, i sell 17 to beedle. It's not like you need rupees that badly.
mipha is the worst and king rhoam is fairly bad too. revali, urbosa, zelda, and daruk range from fine to good. i think zelda is one of the better ones in the game and that the actor did a particularly good job with her. i really couldn't imagine what a pain it would be to hear the japanese voice instead... as much as it was suited for a dramatic moment in a trailer.
Skeletos311
Junior Member
I'm at Death Mountain with the Goron and I went past a bunch of drone guardians and got to a place with a Death Mountain marker #9, a couple of giants, and a cannon and the path ends there I think. I don't know what to do here. I don't see anything I can shoot or any other path.
Snow bowling by Hebra Tower is the way. 300 rupees every 30-60 seconds.
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Anyone beat the labyrinth legitly? Lol
Nah. I climbed the walls and walked along the top of it.
There is a huge variaty in environments and enemies.
And there are 120 mini dungeons and 4 big dungeons. Plenty of content.
It's the worst VA I have heard in over a decade. It ruined to story for me because it made me cringe at all the character moments.
My god I loved Hyrule Castle. Haven't beat Ganon yet, just did a thorough exploratory run.
I was so happy when
and even more so when
. The
were quite exhilarating, so much so that I felt my right joycon hop a millimeter or so up its rails. The mix of the traversal abilities at your disposal in this game with an interior labyrinth and those guardians...Hyrule castle is just the pinnacle of the action and exploration gameplay of BotW.
Idk. I haven't had that good a time with a game in a long time. Was a bit disappointed that the
.
...
I'm on 89/120 shrines now; got my last towers and beast today.
I'm disappointed in the main dungeons. They're good, but not much meatier than the also good shrines. There also aren't many of them. Ideally, if there's another open world Zelda, there'd be like eight dungeons I think, and more in line with classic Zelda dungeons.
I like the shrines a lot. They are the main hook of the experience for me. I like the open world a lot. It is probably my favorite or second favorite open world, with Morrowind in contention. But it is searching for shrines that is the primary driver of my exploration. It is a great carrot.
That said, I also really like it when the shrine challenges aren't so discrete from the world. As with the
. But, I don't think there's enough of that in the game. The game could really use caves, classic Zelda caves.
There are some nice action set-pieces, like Hyrule Castle, some of the towers, Zora's river when it's raining, etc. But there aren't enough of these. Classic Zelda caves and more dungeons would do a lot towards this too.
Also, I like Zelda. I laughed a lot at her (Hyrule castle, again)
. It's a refreshing take on her so far. The story has grown on me some lately. It was pretty meh to me until I started to appreciate what they did with Zelda.
I was so happy when
Stalnox dropped his eye
his chest had the god damn Hylian shield
Lynels in the gatehouses
Idk. I haven't had that good a time with a game in a long time. Was a bit disappointed that the
shrine didn't have the green tunic
....
I'm on 89/120 shrines now; got my last towers and beast today.
I'm disappointed in the main dungeons. They're good, but not much meatier than the also good shrines. There also aren't many of them. Ideally, if there's another open world Zelda, there'd be like eight dungeons I think, and more in line with classic Zelda dungeons.
I like the shrines a lot. They are the main hook of the experience for me. I like the open world a lot. It is probably my favorite or second favorite open world, with Morrowind in contention. But it is searching for shrines that is the primary driver of my exploration. It is a great carrot.
That said, I also really like it when the shrine challenges aren't so discrete from the world. As with the
labyrinths, that dark place, the survival island, etc.
There are some nice action set-pieces, like Hyrule Castle, some of the towers, Zora's river when it's raining, etc. But there aren't enough of these. Classic Zelda caves and more dungeons would do a lot towards this too.
Also, I like Zelda. I laughed a lot at her (Hyrule castle, again)
struggling with Link's silence
Peterthumpa
Member
So, according to the Parental Controls app, I've played 37 hours and not a single dungeon in sight yet. Jesus Christ. This game.
Not all shrines are mini-dungeons. Most are challenge rooms. I don't think they should be mis-represented. But there are definitely mini-dungeons in the game even outside of shrines. Various locations either as part of a story quest or as a lead in to a reward shrine behave in this way. These are part of the overworld and often connected in ways where it isn't clear they are what they are until you get actually get in and start doing it. There are also optional bosses and special encounters designed into areas all over the world.
BotW is unlike any Zelda game ever and it can't really be compared in terms of counting content in the same way.
BotW is unlike any Zelda game ever and it can't really be compared in terms of counting content in the same way.
Kissenkopf
Banned
You will be suprised how much variation there is in tje world. I came to a place in the north eastern map and was blown away by its beauty and will it still felt like a part of the same world it still managed to look completly different. It is simply amazing.
The shrines are nice. The dungeons are below average.
SuperAndroid17
Member
Finally finished the game.. after so many hours.
I must say its definitely in legendary category but ultimately has a few flaws.
I must say its definitely in legendary category but ultimately has a few flaws.
Bad Zelda VA really makes me cringe
Really weak story... I was really expecting more from the end game boss and ending. Ocarina of Time still reigns supreme
Pretty sure I managed to miss it since I already reached Z
ora domain
the mechanical elephant even if I haven't beaten the boss to spare arrows
Yep... Strictly by memory, too. It's not that convoluted.
how do you beat it?
I made my way through the labyrinth (and i'm quite sure the layout changed multiple times) but i made it to the top area, but i could only find various chests. So for all intents and purposes i 'beat' it, i feel.
When i climbed to where the shrine is, the gate is locked - how do you trigger it to unlock?
linko9
Member
exchange stamina for hearts in Hateno village, only costs 20 roop per, no big deal. Then switch 'em back. You made the right choice, go for full stamina first to allow faster/better exploration, etc.
Some even aren't... You enter, you win. I miss dungeons a bit, but the game is still really nice.
Wtf. Been to that village and didn't even know that was possible
Backtrack to the 2nd canon and use it to fire at the lizard, that will move it to canon spot 3. Then do the same and move to 4.
I figured it was a reference to the original game.
Yeah I did first labyrinth (Akalla) without the map, by memory and trial and error.
The other two I had the map for, got an idea where the exit would have to be and targeted those areas to explore.
Can you leave a clue behind? Didn't do that. But does the distance, at which items return/disappear prevent that?
The other two I had the map for, got an idea where the exit would have to be and targeted those areas to explore.
Can you leave a clue behind? Didn't do that. But does the distance, at which items return/disappear prevent that?
This. Once you learn the sweet spot you are good.
Oh wow, I almost feel sorry for the Guardians now.
(Item and Ability spoilers)
(Item and Ability spoilers)
Master Sword and Stasis+. There was a Guardian here, it's gone now. Stasis interrupts it, and the Master Sword just tears limbs off it, flipping it over in the process and suddenly those 1500 HP just melt away. It's gotten to the point where the red laser sight has changed from a "RUN! RUN!!" response to a semi-resigned "Fine... let's do this, then." response, followed by humiliating the spider-bot.
DecoReturns
Member
Yeah. After playing for a while, I would like more music.
I actually dislike the regular battle theme and most of the mini boss themes.
I actually dislike the regular battle theme and most of the mini boss themes.
Broken Hope
Member
What's with the mini guardians in shrines being stronger than the big ones?
Ancient arrows do nothing, the Master Sword doesn't power up against them.
I'm guessing they did it so the shrines would still be a challenge but it just seems weird.
Ancient arrows do nothing, the Master Sword doesn't power up against them.
I'm guessing they did it so the shrines would still be a challenge but it just seems weird.
Those have a challenge outside the dungeon usually, entering them is the puzzle, and I love it .
But yeah the dungeons need to make a return. They are not a "convention" they are a foundation.
The Master Sword not working on them makes sense. They have not been corrupted after all.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
It's because they aren't corrupted by gannon right?
Hmm you sure about the Master Sword not working against them? Anyways perfect dodge and a couple flurrys they are done.
It's absolutely fantastic. I've been too busy playing to read or post about it.
Android18a
Member
I've done 2 Divine Beasts and around 66-67 shrines now.
I'm putting the other two divine beasts off still, I still just want to explore the world. I'm certain there's loads of stuff I've not seen yet.
I'm putting the other two divine beasts off still, I still just want to explore the world. I'm certain there's loads of stuff I've not seen yet.
Reward shrines are usually the best though. They're the ones with the best content in the game because they act as destination/end markers for a more substantial puzzle or boss or mini-dungeon in the overworld itself. The challenge to claim these rewards often involve environments and scenarios which go far beyond the framework of an actual shrine.
Skeletos311
Junior Member
I thought they called it "open air" just to have their own way of saying open world, but now I see it's because it's mostly outdoors.
Dipship31
Member
Yeah so far really none of the music has impressed me. I get it's an open world game and the sounds of the world have been really nice, but I'm in the same boat wishing there was more music throughout now. Really the only music I've liked so far is the labyrinth theme.
Yup. I actually feel sorry for these guys, compared to Silver enemies and Lynels they're actually the easiest enemies in the game right now lol.
I'm hunting them to extinction for those sweet Ancient armor upgrade materials.
Armoured Titan
Member
That sounds interesting. Haven't encountered my first proper dungeon yet as I've just been busy exploring. But, it would have been amazing had there been fully fledged dungeons in the game though. I don't think the mini-dungeons you mention can really substitute it.
For me, had there been traditional dungeons on top of what the game already offers, this would have most likely dethroned OOT as the greatest game ever made for me. Oh well.
aye. There's no "blessing of..." shrines (i think that's how they're called if they're just chest + shrine, with no riddle) that didn't require a more or less significant challenge to be completed prior to reaching the shrine.
(like:
killing a dragon
korok woods
at least none that i recall.
btw, there's a quest about that
monster vendor
Yep. As I said on the last page, this sort of content is definitely a highlight of the game for me.
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