Zelda's Open World Is Killing Its Story

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are some of the most incredible modern open world games, and some of the best games Nintendo has made in their history, especially for the Nintendo Switch. But their commitment to Zelda's open world comes at the cost of the "legend" and story that this built this franchise. Let's talk.

SPOILERS for Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild.

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Music Used:
Main Theme - Breath of the Wild:    • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - ...  
Lorule - A Link Between Worlds:    • Lorule Main Theme - The Legend of Zelda: A...  
Hyrule Castle - Breath of the Wild:    • Zelda botw OST - Hyrule Castle Outside + I...  
Final Trial (Champion's Ballad) - Breath of the Wild:    • The Final Trial (Champion's Ballad) - The ...  
Message from the Goddess - Skyward Sword:    • Message from the Goddess - The Legend of Z...  
Ganon - A Link to the Past:    • The Legend of Zelda - A Link To The Past -...  
Pause - Banjo Kazooie:    • Pause Screen | Banjo-Kazooie  
Approaching the Wind Temple - Tears of the Kingdom:    • Approaching the Wind Temple (All Phases + ...  
Zelda's Lullaby - Skyward Sword:    • Zelda's Lullaby - The Legend of Zelda: Sky...  
Title Theme (Hyrule Symphony) - Ocarina of Time:    • Ocarina of Time - Title Theme (Hyrule Symp...  
Menu - Cadence of Hyrule:    • Main Menu - Cadence of Hyrule (OST)  

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Zelda's Open World Switch Games Are Incredible
03:00 - But They're Not Perfect
06:47 - The Light Dragon Doesn't Work
13:09 - How I'd Change The Light Dragon
15:40 - I Miss The "Legend" of Zelda

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