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Zelda BotW vs TotK - which one should I buy? (feddit.uk)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/patientgamers@sh.itjust.works
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I can only afford the time to play one of them, which one should I play?

Many YouTubers seem to prefer BotW. But most reviews say TotK improves nearly everything.

I prefer easier combat and less complexity. Is there one that would be more enjoyable for me?

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[–] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

I'm not a fan of BOTW because it doesn't feel like a Zelda game, but a Zelda-themed open world adventure game. TOTK is a better sandbox game, and everything except the abilities and puzzles feel strictly better (though I've only done 15 or so), and the puzzles kinda sucked in BOTW anyway.

I don't recommend either to Zelda fans, but I would recommend TOTK over BOTW for someone considering getting one. If you'll eventually play both, play BOTW first.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    What makes a zelda game a zelda game then?

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    For me:

    • several large dungeons
    • collect equipment as a form of progression
    • metroidvania-style exploration using equipment/abilities

    BOTW and TOTK miss all of that with the Divine Beasts/Temples being a poor substitute for dungeons.

    My favorite Zelda games on Switch are Skyward Sword and Link's Awakening, which follow that formula, and my favorite overall is A Link to the Past, and each of those demonstrate what I'm talking about.

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