What was the better open world game this generation? Elden Ring or Tears of The Kingdom

[Deafheaven]

Thats and why we need more objectivity in these discussions.

BoTW was very innovative for its open world physics mechanics. the climbing and gliding combined with the stamina system also made traversing the world its own separate goal to accomplish.

the two most renown open world games before BoTW (Witcher 3, Skyrim) play nothing like Zelda.

That stamina and weapon breaking shyt were not additions to enjoyment, just annoyances.

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

That stamina and weapon breaking shyt were not additions to enjoyment, just annoyances.

It’d be too easy otherwise

 

[Outlaw]

Starfield

 

[Deafheaven]

It’d be too easy otherwise

The game isn't hard anyway lol. it just makes certain things a chore.

Zelda games were never about being hard anyway.

 

[MeachTheMonster]

Thats and why we need more objectivity in these discussions.

BoTW was very innovative for its open world physics mechanics. the climbing and gliding combined with the stamina system also made traversing the world its own separate goal to accomplish.

Lots of open world games had a stamina bar and breaking weapons before BOTW.

It’s only “innovative” from a nintendo/zelda perspective.

the two most renown open world games before BoTW (Witcher 3, Skyrim) play nothing like Zelda.

They both have a stamina bar

 

[Gizmo_Duck]

Lots of open world games had a stamina bar and breaking weapons before BOTW.

It’s not the same and you know it but I’ll save myself from the contrarian arguments early.

 

[MeachTheMonster]

It’s not the same and you know it but I’ll save myself from the contrarian arguments early.

Make a thread looking for “arguments” then run away from the actual “arguments” brehs

You tell me how BOTW was “innovative” for its climbing mechanics beyond something like shadow of the colossus that came out 13 years prior to botw.

 

[xXMASHERXx]

Not even close. BotW made me lose any desire to play another Zelda game. Elden Ring is in my top 5 all time.

That stamina and weapon breaking shyt were not additions to enjoyment, just annoyances.

100%

 

[Dallas' 4 Eva]

Elden GOAT

 

[Bboystyle]

What a retarded thread.


Elden ring is an all time game.

OP just trying to shyt on Nintendo for his Sony daps

 

[Fatboi1]

I don't like the new open world Zeldas like that. I'd rather they just go back to being linear. Make em wide linear with maybe the mechanics of TOTK but inside of intricately designed dungeons.

 

[tripleaamin]

I don't like the new open world Zeldas like that. I'd rather they just go back to being linear. Make em wide linear with maybe the mechanics of TOTK but inside of intricately designed dungeons.

I think BOTW was great for what it was as an open world game. Physics engine and letting the player choose what they want to do. TOTK basically just added elements to it. Though there isn't anything more I think they can do, and I think their developers know that. I fully expect them to go back to the Semi-open world game with a much more linear style approach.

 

[thephatmack]

This is really close if we factor BOTW. Both this gens Zelda and ER are not just 10/10s but maybe the best games ever. Leaps vs anything else. Elden even smashes RDR2 which is next best on PS4/5.

I think that Zelda edges it though. Elden still has rails in comparison. The climbing.. the use of the elements…yes Zelda wins.

 

[bigde09]

Totk is a tedious game that doubles down on the flaws of Botw without improving any of the stuff Botw got right. One of my least favorite Zelda games Elden Ring is the better game easily

 

[MuzzyP]

ER personally, but I enjoyed both, and BotW/Totk is much better for someone who hates to sweat.