This week’s “Binge Game of the Week” is Nintendo Switch’s The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. With each week we will be binge playing a game until things open up.
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD REVIEW
The Legend of Zelda is a popular franchise for Nintendo, so it’s no surprise that when Breath of the Wild released, people jumped at the chance to play. It’s been released since 2017 and has become a popular game with a sequel on the way. Equip your shield and gear as I take you through a review of Breath of the Wild.
The first thing that I had noticed as soon as I started up the game was the graphics. The pictures were crisp and clean. You could walk up to a plant and see all the details. The colors are vibrant and keep your eyes on the screen. The next big thing is that this game is an entirely open world. Unlike old games where you see a certain point in the game, it is mostly background and unreachable. Well, not in this game. You see a mountain and want to go there, you can. I spent hours running around just exploring the land. Another good thing about the open-world concept is that you can do the missions in any order. However, you will know if you’re not strong enough for a particular destination. *cough* Lynel *cough*
The story is another part of the game that takes your breath away. Usually, I will button mash to skip the story. However, in this game, the visuals are appealing and are almost as if you’re watching a movie. Every time you find a piece of Link’s memory, it plays automatically. You slowly begin to understand what happened during the calamity as you try and regain your powers. The characters are all unique, along with the different territories. I would always be excited to travel to the next land and discover what it would be. Each region has special armor for Link, such as Gerudo armor, for the intense heat of the Gerudo Desert.
Cooking has also been a favorite of mine. There are hundreds of food combinations that you can make for Link to eat and regain strength and stamina. You can make curry or dubious food (when you make something wrong). Of course, it makes you want to further explore the game so you can set your sights for some rare goodies to cook for later.
Overall, it is another all-time favorite for any Zelda fan or adventurer to try.
Looking forward to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2. Hoping more information and confirmations on its creation come soon.
