Goukosan 2,249 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 22 minutes ago, -GD-X said: Yup. Just got there. That gliding part I’m very impressed with the scale in parts. Breh that's just the beginning 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-GD-X★ 7,729 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 32 minutes ago, Goukosan said: Breh that's just the beginning I wish BOTW had started with this pacing. II have enjoyed the 4 hours I’ve put into the intro more than my 15 hours I had spent with BOTW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goukosan 2,249 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, -GD-X said: I wish BOTW had started with this pacing. II have enjoyed the 4 hours I’ve put into the intro more than my 15 hours I had spent with BOTW. Both great games with different approaches at this start. So far TOTK is more "guided" than BOTW. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-GD-X★ 7,729 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 1 minute ago, Goukosan said: Both great games with different approaches at this start. So far TOTK is more "guided" than BOTW. I think it’s good to have a somewhat guided intro that builds momentum for its open world. That way, you have a good idea of what’s in store. Just my opinion. This is probably the best intro for a 3D Zelda (the first 5 hours are usually zzzzz). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goukosan 2,249 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 1 minute ago, -GD-X said: I think it’s good to have a somewhat guided intro that builds momentum for its open world. That way, you have a good idea of what’s in store. Just my opinion. This is probably the best intro for a 3D Zelda (the first 5 hours are usually zzzzz). I appreciate both approaches. I loved that BOTW left it up to the player to guide themselves through the world... Which brought me back to the same feeling with Zelda 1 on the NES. The guided approach like TOTK works when it well done but falls flat when it's not like in sky ward sword. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinblade★ 3,891 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Im at the end of the tutorial area. I have to say, im impressed by how even during these tutorial sections the game is pretty hands off with how it guides you around the island. It gives you the powers and items but makes you figure out on your own how you should best use them to get from shrine to shrine. Its a refreshing change of pace from Sony's triple A games that treat the player like they're retarded. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ike★ 2,906 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 The opening pacing is definitely improved from BOTW. It’s guided a bit but not hand holding like SS or TP. Just got to Hyrule proper and been exploring for an hour. These abilities are awesome and the fuse ability really helps with the durability issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Casual 726 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 Man the world is just amazing so far. So many things to find in every corner. They really went all out here. Can't believe how good it looks and runs on the hardware. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goukosan 2,249 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ike said: The opening pacing is definitely improved from BOTW. It’s guided a bit but not hand holding like SS or TP. Just got to Hyrule proper and been exploring for an hour. These abilities are awesome and the fuse ability really helps with the durability issue. Yea its not hand holding you, just guiding you slightly in the tutorial area and leaving up you to figure everything out. The comparison I made was compared to BOTW which didn't really guide you at all. Edited May 13, 2023 by Goukosan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bhytre 2,753 Posted May 13, 2023 Share Posted May 13, 2023 4 hours ago, Twinblade said: Im at the end of the tutorial area. I have to say, im impressed by how even during these tutorial sections the game is pretty hands off with how it guides you around the island. It gives you the powers and items but makes you figure out on your own how you should best use them to get from shrine to shrine. Its a refreshing change of pace from Sony's triple A games that treat the player like they're retarded. That's good to hear, Skyward Sword was like that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jehurey 3,227 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 these are cool little touches Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinblade★ 3,891 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Ok the shrines are actually pretty cleverly designed. I was nearly stumped because some start off focused on a particular zonai device and power, so you think that that one mechanic is all you need to focus on to reach the end, but then you realize that you actually might need to combine that with another one of your powers in order to complete the puzzles it presents to you. Definitely some out of the box thinking required that you don't see in too many games nowadays. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tears of the Cows 1,206 Posted May 14, 2023 Author Share Posted May 14, 2023 25 minutes ago, Twinblade said: Ok the shrines are actually pretty cleverly designed. I was nearly stumped because some start off focused on a particular zonai device and power, so you think that that one mechanic is all you need to focus on to reach the end, but then you realize that you actually might need to combine that with another one of your powers in order to complete the puzzles it presents to you. Definitely some out of the box thinking required that you don't see in too many games nowadays. I’ve YouTubed a few 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tears of the Cows 1,206 Posted May 14, 2023 Author Share Posted May 14, 2023 1 hour ago, jehurey said: these are cool little touches How Jerry is playing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinblade★ 3,891 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Tears of the Cows said: I’ve YouTubed a few Some Zelda fan you are Although I don't blame you. Our brains have been rotted by Sony's cinematic hand holding games. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-GD-X★ 7,729 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 41 minutes ago, Twinblade said: Ok the shrines are actually pretty cleverly designed. I was nearly stumped because some start off focused on a particular zonai device and power, so you think that that one mechanic is all you need to focus on to reach the end, but then you realize that you actually might need to combine that with another one of your powers in order to complete the puzzles it presents to you. Definitely some out of the box thinking required that you don't see in too many games nowadays. So far, almost all of my issues with BOTW have been addressed. The combat is still meh, but I never expect good combat in a Zelda game. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
-GD-X★ 7,729 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 17 minutes ago, Tears of the Cows said: I’ve YouTubed a few Why? That ruins the fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ike★ 2,906 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 The exploration and the abilities are fantastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goukosan 2,249 Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Tears of the Cows said: I’ve YouTubed a few Pathetic Edited May 14, 2023 by Goukosan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tears of the Cows 1,206 Posted May 14, 2023 Author Share Posted May 14, 2023 1 hour ago, -GD-X said: Why? That ruins the fun. Because I get annoyed and feel like I’m wasting time after 20 mins Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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