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Anyone else feel like Zelda BOTW is one of the best games they have ever played?

Redneckerz

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there is something about this game

for full disclosure, ocarina of time was my previous best of

but breath of the wild... this game is incredible

i can still start it up 6 months after launch and feel an incredible feeling of wanderlust

this game induces an incredible feeling of exploration, and the puzzles and music definitely top it up

games like these make me happy to be still playing video games
 
Raijinto

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Yup.

Still the 2nd best Zelda game though.

Majora's Mask is no1.
 
MoonScented

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No, but I've played many games like it before it came. So,that didn't help. I prefer Oblivion to BoTW, more and better story/quests, more RPG elements, magic, deeper world/lore.

However, BoTW is excellent no doubt.
 
Bunkles

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It's an incredible game to be sure. I had a smile on my face the entire time playing it.
 

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It's really good.
Not a even a lukewarm take, it's the critical and general consensus.

It's a pretty magical game. The amount of interactivity and surprises the game constantly gives you is insane.

It has some rough edges but I loved it. Can't wait for the DLC
 
FiXalaS

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by design and how much interactive it was (best thing about gaming is interactivity) I'll say yes.

but there are other favorites of mine with strengths in other aspects like story and music.
 
Kimura

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How is the story? Story in Zelda games are not very deep, but I remember I was really moved by the atmosphere and plot of Ocarina and Majoras. They were beautiful cutting edge games at the time that felt cinematic and larger-than-life.
 
JakeNoseIt

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Yes, and I feel the same way about Odyssey. It's insane to think I got two of my favorite games of all time within the same year.
 
Phendrift

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Yes. Still has areas it could improve on though.

Kimura said:
How is the story? Story in Zelda games are not very deep, but I remember I was really moved by the atmosphere and plot of Ocarina and Majoras. They were beautiful cutting edge games at the time that felt cinematic and larger-than-life.
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The atmosphere is there like Oot and MM, but don't go in expecting a deep story, like you said. The plot is about as deep as OoT. Narrative really takes a back seat in BotW.
 
MegaManTrigger

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After finishing a rather bullshit portion of Odyssey, Breath of the Wild continues to stand out more and more as GOTY for me. I just remember how magical it felt to be given the freedom to do whatever and problem solve my way out of sticky situations (like using bombs in strategic areas to create a diversion when I had no weapons, and was close to being detected by enemies).

Both games have aspects that they can improve on though but wow, talk about having two great games in one year.
 

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Breath of the Wild is, from it's impact, the successor to what Ocarina of Time did for the series in the N64 days. It was the best game I played 2017 and it will most likely land in my Top 15 is they deliver a great DLC next month.
 
Juraash

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I think lots of people feel this way, it doesn't get its praises for nothing.

I wish I could see you the way the OP and those like them do. I feel like I'm missing something when I play it and don't get those feelings.

For me it's ok, but it loses too much of what I like about Zelda. I still think it's good, but it probably wouldn't break into a top 10 greatest for me personally.
 
K Samedi

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I guess so. I think Baldurs Gate 2 also gave me that feeling back in the day, and Goldeneye too. recency bias ?
 
ghibli99

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It's one of those rare games that just speaks to my soul like few others ever have, so yes. :)
 
Bakrider

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I completely agree.

A video game hasn't captured me like that in ages.

410 hours going strong!
 
ADS

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BOTW is my favorite game of the past 10 years, and by far my favorite open world game ever.

So, yes, people agree with you.
 
Renna Hazel

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Yes, only Majora's Mask and Ninja Gaiden Black are above it for me right now. BotW can still rise on my list but it's unlikely at this point. Number 3 aint bad at all.
 
Get_crazy

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I like Ocarina of Time better, structure wise (dungeons, unbreakable weapons and the way you unlock them, etc...) But the open world is better in BotW.
 

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If your question starts with "Anyone else feel like" or "Am I the only one"....yes, other people feel like you and no, you are not the only one.

And this isn't even getting into the fact that you're asking about flippin' Breath of the Wild!

To answer your question: Yes, it is one of the best games I've ever played. It is my Game of the Year. It is my Game of the Generation. It is the best game I've played in over a decade, easily.
 

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You're the only one OP/junior OP is posting for. Literally nobody else on the entire planet likes the game, let alone considers it one of the greats.
 

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It's definitely one of the better games I've played in the last four years....but not overall for the time I've been gaming.

Also the "Am I the only one....?" threads are kinda dumb imo, of course there will be people that feel the same way as you.
 
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Redneckerz

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scare_crow said:
And this one made the cut, huh?

Yes, BotW is extremely good.
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Taken into consideration the section of the site, yes. My personal opinion in regards to how it is worded isnt relevant.
Also, the ;) is obviously there for a reason ;)

Secondly, I have just started doing this so essentially im still a ''newbie'' when it comes to helping people out with their posts. Sometimes ill ask further clarifications, especially at Etcetera where things are a little bit more ''sensitive'' sort to say. For Gaming ill be a lil bit more laid back, but ill keep any criticism towards my template (Ill like to keep consistency) seriously and ill ask some more details the next time because i do realize this is more of an ''i agree'' thread than anything else.

Thank you regardless!
 
MopDog

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It certainly felt that way for the first 20-25 hours and then the magic just dropped off a cliff for me. The repetitive exploration and enemy encounters and uninteresting story became immediately apparent afterI completed the second Divine Beast.
 
Ehoavash

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Game is great especially for someone who hasn't beat a Zelda games in a while.

But the game could really really use some improvements ( dungeons my dinegons !!!)
 
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