This was my first Zelda BOTW and first Switch Screenshot taken a few days after launch <3 Starting a new adventure is always such a joy. I remember my preorder did not arrive on launch day (same for many people) and I was so gutted, and of course, beyond annoyed 😐 when it finally did arrive, I played it from this moment for about 12 hours straight 😅 it may have been more 🤭😵
The size and scope of this game is incredible, 4 to 5 times the size of another favourite of mine in the series, Twilight Princess (Midna fans 🤜🤛) I knew I was going to sink many hours into it, I’m something of a completionist and I’ve always sought out every secret, unlockable item, heart piece, wallet without the use of a guide, so when the scale of the map was revealed I knew this game was going to keep me occupied for quite some time.
I’ve been playing since March 2017, and while there was a brief hiatus playing through Mario Odyssey (Also ridiculously good) my adventure is still going and keeping me entertained 🙌🙌🙌
The dlc packs and story were amazing, the trails are complete - still hunting for those Koroks and will be for some time 🌱🍃🍀🍁🍂 I’m around the 600 mark, with 300 more to go I believe 😵 thinking back to a time finding 100 Gold Skulltulas in Ocarina of Time 💀🕷🕸 it’s quite a leap 🤯
Thoroughly enjoying it, and the Zelda games will always hold a special place in my heart, memories playing A Link to the Past with my Dad with the same wonderment and sense for adventure, the stories continue to captivate me, and the music takes me right back to those special moments both in the game, and the feeling of joy we felt playing all those years ago.
I still think a personal favourite in the series for me has been The Wind Waker, the animation and art direction really complimented the story, and despite console limitations, the characters were expressive making the emotion in the story felt at every turn.
I could go on for an age about all the things I love about these games - I’ll spare you for now.
Rather unsprisningly, this game won Game of The Year 2017 - so here’s to all the wonderful heroes at Nintendo that make these beautiful masterpieces come to fruition.
“A childish mind will turn to noble ambition... young love will become deep affection...” ~ Sheik (Zelda: Ocarina of Time)