I say the game is a 9/10. It's one of the better games I've played but it has its flaws.
NO TROLLING: I fail to see how BOTW is a 10/10 when it has all the flaws of open world games
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One of the things that truly makes the game a 10 is that every experience can be different. Between 3 people playing it I know we all did things differently to get to a certain point and talked about it. I can't even remember the last time that happened in a game.
And I don't just mean in the "open world parts" but in "main story" or game parts as well. None of us handled dungeons area's or bosses alike yet we all felt like we did it the correct way.
That alone puts it in the high 8's or 9 for me. Zelda is truly a open world game.
Usually in Open world games you do open world stuff then you do more linear story progress mission and events that you do in a certain order and way...
Zelda is truly open world, and I can't say that for another Open world game off the top of my head.
And I don't just mean in the "open world parts" but in "main story" or game parts as well. None of us handled dungeons area's or bosses alike yet we all felt like we did it the correct way.
That alone puts it in the high 8's or 9 for me. Zelda is truly a open world game.
Usually in Open world games you do open world stuff then you do more linear story progress mission and events that you do in a certain order and way...
Zelda is truly open world, and I can't say that for another Open world game off the top of my head.
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Superstar
I guarantee you they won't.
First of all the game is highly stylized
is very far from "photo realistic".
Second we're reaching the point of diminishing returns.
Games will continue to look better but will they look so good that games prior will immediately "age worse".
I don't see that happening.v
you should see it happening because future generations of games introduce higher resolutions and more detailed textures. what's 1080p to 4k and what's 4k to 8k? feel me? the higher you go, the less detailed shyt looks in comparison.
Dirty Mcdrawz
Your girl loves em....
I feel like this type of thread is made whenever a GTA game is made with the same arguments.
that's kinda the OP's point though. somehow BOTW gets a pass, when other games get heavily criticized for these issues
to be clear, I really don't think these 'issues' are a problem. I think some people just need to realize that open world games aren't for them
Doesnt think in those terms but Zelda isn't a 10/10. Makes sense.
BaldingSoHard
Veteran
Strong points all around. Game is a 7 at best. The weapon breaking thing is another thing that irks me.
The lack of music and atmosphere, though, I don't mind. It's different but it works imo in this case.
When you have a long storied history of dropping classics you get the benefit of the doubt
Do you guys even know what a 10/10 game is?
It's not supposed to be a flawless game, it is simply in the reviewers opinion the best that this game can possibly be done at this given time.
Have they made mistakes? Sure (eg MGS4), but for the most part it is an undeniably quality game...I got bored with it myself because I am not a Zelda fan, but it's very well done and can't see how Nintendo could have made a better game at this time.
10/10 is well deserved in this instance.
It's not supposed to be a flawless game, it is simply in the reviewers opinion the best that this game can possibly be done at this given time.
Have they made mistakes? Sure (eg MGS4), but for the most part it is an undeniably quality game...I got bored with it myself because I am not a Zelda fan, but it's very well done and can't see how Nintendo could have made a better game at this time.
10/10 is well deserved in this instance.
Execution.
nikkas worried about weapons breaking is the most common complaint. Although it's a valid complaint especially near the beginning of the game, it becomes less of an issue the more you expand your weapon inventory and start marking down on your map with stamps the locations of weapon, bow and shield drops. For instance, every elemental (lightning, fire, ice) melee weapon (swords, claymores and spears) can be found in the colisseum.
There are other ways to kill enemies such as bombs, your horse and wolf Link. picking up things and throwing it, drowning them, explosive barrels, setting them on fire and putting the enemy in between you and another enemy.
There are other ways to kill enemies such as bombs, your horse and wolf Link. picking up things and throwing it, drowning them, explosive barrels, setting them on fire and putting the enemy in between you and another enemy.
What is this garbage.... Just because shyt tier reviews giving out 10s like hotcakes totally changes a perfect grading scale.
It's a good solid 9/10 game. Nostalgia boast that shyt up to a 10 for most reviewers. I don't have that nostalgia for Zelda. Especially, in a open world game with a weak narrative. Sub-par graphics and performance. Terrible voice acting. Terrible weapon degradation system mechanic. Side quests are pretty weak.
If you want to know my 10/10. It's Super Metroid, Metroid Prime, Mass Effect 2, Witcher 3, HL2, and MGS3.
So what are you playing on the switch?
The Plug
plug couldnt trust you now u cant trust the plug
If you knew anything about open world games, you would know that this is a good thing. The last thing an open world game needs is a story that has increased urgency. Why should the game have a story that must be completed now when at the same time the game has lots of side content?
Anyone that has played a good open world game knows that it shouldn't have increased urgency or even a focus on narrative.
I'll leave it to smarter people than you to explain certain things
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