Post #2933136

2026-05-12 10:09 UTC

This was my first Zelda game. I didn't read any reviews, I just played it. Afterwards I learned that not everybody loves it, but I do. Being the first, I guess it will always be the best Zelda game to me. I... don't like BotW. I spent a few dozen hours in it over the past few years and have not finished it. I prefer the traditional structure of Zelda games.

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@victorz@lemmy.world 2026-05-13 05:43

I loved TP, also my first Zelda game. I also loved BotW. What freedom to explore and roam and discover! ✨🙌

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@criss_cross@lemmy.world 2026-05-12 20:09

It’s funny since when it came out it had rave reviews. GameStop (when it was still good) got flamed for giving it a mere 8.7 / 10. Skyward sword was even more critically received and that’s the one everyone says is the worst. I personally have a soft spot for TP even though the 3-5 hour intro sucks.

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@MyNameIsAtticus@lemmy.world 2026-05-12 18:36

I really want to learn to love it, at the very least though I can respect it and what it does. So if I get through it and still don’t like it I’ll settle for that. As for BoTW, I’m with you. On its own I like it, but compared to traditional Zelda games I think I prefer the OG stuff far more. There’s just too much to do and it feels a bit _too_ open if that makes sense

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@CapOnBackwards@fedinsfw.app 2026-05-12 12:13

I agree about BOTW and TOTK. I think they could of been great games without being Zelda, but to me, Zelda should always follow the same pattern and flow that I’m used to. I can understand the praise they get, but again it just doesn’t feel like Zelda to me

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