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My kids kept taking my Switch, so my wife just got me another one. Decided to start playing this again, and actually having more fun than the first time I played through it.
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I'm sooooo tempted to get another Switch, but I'm gonna hold out and see what Nintendo does (or not) with the next iteration of the console.My kids kept taking my Switch, so my wife just got me another one. Decided to start playing this again, and actually having more fun than the first time I played through it.
I'm sooooo tempted to get another Switch, but I'm gonna hold out and see what Nintendo does (or not) with the next iteration of the console.
stop it, you're enraging vegeta5353 years later, still 2020's 10th best selling game on amazon.
Three years later and still a terrible game.3 years later, still 2020's 10th best selling game on amazon.
Why would you spend so much time on such a terrible game?Just finished my 2nd 100% playthrough, all koroks, all chests, no fast travel, blood moon challenge. 115 hours total, although I still need to kill Ganon, pull the Master Sword, and wrap up a couple quests.
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QFTWhy would you spend so much time on such a terrible game?
Just finished my 2nd 100% playthrough, all koroks, all chests, no fast travel, blood moon challenge. 115 hours total, although I still need to kill Ganon, pull the Master Sword, and wrap up a couple quests.
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Indeed, we had a WiiU sitting around when BotW came out back in 2017, so I picked it up.Is that on Wii-U too? Doesn't look like the Switch UI.
What's so terrible about it? I've yet to play it.Why would you spend so much time on such a terrible game?
What's so terrible about it? I've yet to play it.
I really don't find it a terrible game. Its different from previous Zelda games though in that its essentially an open world adventure closer to Assassin's Creed Origins / Odyssey / Valhalla etc.. and the gatcha-game Genshin Impact was based on BOTW style movement, animation, and combat in an open world. One thing that annoyed many was how quickly most weapons "broke", which I understand - but it was a critical mechanic to encourage users to get an armory of weapons and use them properly. There are quite a few puzzles and collectibles (though you do NOT have to find everything to fully 100% complete the game. Most notably there are about 900 "Korok seeds" hidden all over the world and you only need about 350 in order to unlock all real rewards. In fact, finding all of them literally mocks you by handing you a useless "joke" item. ), but there aren't the traditional Zelda style dungeons - instead, there are a bunch of "mini challenges/puzzle shrines" and a handful of independent boss fights, rather than the classic Zelda model of "Do dungeon, get new item, beat big boss at the end of it". Some critiqued the game for not totally revamping the open world mechanics of the time (ie lets not forget it was 2017 when it launched) as it still has "towers" you use for quick travel and the like, but that's not a major element. Many critiqued it primarily for not being either a classic linear Zelda title or for the rate at which weapons broke (note: some of the latest-game signature weapons do NOT break - but they understandably take a LOT to get and even more to power up to maximum).
If you're okay with this, its actually quite an innovative Zelda game. The open world gameplay is noteworthy and is kept fresh (ie as you defeat camps of enemies and hit special milestones, they will be replaced by stronger enemy types ), movement and combat are both very active and enjoyable, the story is solid (once you play BOTW to completion, I HIGHLY suggest playing Age of Calamity on Switch, a Musou/Warriors type game which is its...prequel-ish that gives more backstory. However, play BOTW first by far. Of course, BOTW2 is on its way and that will bring some of the things that didn't get full on closure in BOTW into the next game). BOTW can be played on either WiiU or Switch and between the two consoles the Switch has a few minor benefits. However, if you're [H] and have a gaming grade PC, I HIGHLY suggest that you play it via emulator.
BOTW can be played most comprehensively by the CEMU (WiiU) emulator. You can run it at resolutions at or above 1080p and It can even run at 60FPS without negatively affecting the play experience most of the time (faster than that the physics get wonky. There's like 1 boss fight you need to kick it back to native 30 mode if I recall). There are also tons of mods including graphical and functional ones . You can also play the Switch version in either the Yuzu or Ryujinx emulators if you wish (not quite as many mods or as far along, but now fully playable and without graphical issues. There are some individual tradeoffs - ie Yuzu doesn't yet have internal rendering resolution changes but overall its not a problem). So yeah, its certainly playable via emulators and is well worth playing if you like Zelda and /or open world adventures.
I did a bit of research and really have no idea on where to start with the CEMU version but I'd probably prefer to play it that way if I could. It just went on sale for switch, which barely ever happens, and part of why I was considering getting it. If you have any more info on CEMU version and how to get it / get into it, PM me. Curious to see what it takes, haven't played anything via emulator in quite a long time.
I did a bit of research and really have no idea on where to start with the CEMU version but I'd probably prefer to play it that way if I could. It just went on sale for switch, which barely ever happens, and part of why I was considering getting it. If you have any more info on CEMU version and how to get it / get into it, PM me. Curious to see what it takes, haven't played anything via emulator in quite a long time.
60FPs kinda breaks the game because the game wasn't designed for it. Some things get wonky with it. So, it's better to play at 30fps, which makes the entry to playing it on CEMU even easier. CEMU is def the way to play it.If you have a gaming PC built within the last 5+ years, it's better on PC. It will run 4K 60fps on anything around a GTX 1080 or better lol. Switch runs the game at 720p/900p 30fps, it is very much a "last-last-gen" experience.
I would only play it on Switch if you needed the mobility aspect or you can't figure out how to setup the emulator. The game uses cel-shaded graphics and it's not twitchy FPS shooter, so increasing the resolution/fps isn't a total game changer in BOTW. But if you have the hardware sitting in front of you, you may as well use it to pla60y the game if possible.
Google BSODGaming's YouTube channel, he has the best guides for CEMU.
If you can't get gyro controls on cemu then I think playing it on the switch might be a better experience honestly. Note I haven't played on cemu but the switch is nice for convenience/portability etc as well
Did not know Steam Controller had a gyro. Maybe I will bust mine out next time.Just letting you know that gyro controls are available on both Cemu and Yuzu! Depending on what hardware you have the process may be a little different, but if you have a Switch Pro Controller / JoyCons, DualShock 4 / DualSense , or Steam Controller you can make use of their built-in gyro axis flawlessly! I've been using a Switch Pro as its the closest for button prompts and the like, and it needs the open source "BetterJoy" software package for maximum compatibility ; For DS4 / DualSense I think the ryochan7 fork of DS4Windows is the way to go. I think SteamController is now nearly natively supported for both, but there are projects for it as well. So yeah, its nice to see these develop!
god i'm so tempted to get cemu and try this myself, but i'm such a purist and i won't be able to look past little bugs or inaccuracies... damnit nintendo, where the hell is the switch 2/pro?I love this game. Starting my 3rd playthrough, this time on Cemu at 4k 60fps. Only played for a few minutes while tweaking settings, graphics, etc. I don't think surround sound is working properly so that's my next issue to resolve.
Haven't played CEMU in about a year but at this point it's borderline flawless, you can actually use mods and tweaks to improve the game.god i'm so tempted to get cemu and try this myself, but i'm such a purist and i won't be able to look past little bugs or inaccuracies... damnit nintendo, where the hell is the switch 2/pro?
well shoot... i'm just going to have to give it a go. any tips you've learned that you might be willing to share? thanks!Haven't played CEMU in about a year but at this point it's borderline flawless, you can actually use mods and tweaks to improve the game.
If you have a gaming PC with good specs, CEMU offers a better overall experience vs Switch.
watch the guy "bsod gaming" on yt for best setup vids.well shoot... i'm just going to have to give it a go. any tips you've learned that you might be willing to share? thanks!
thanks. any chance you could help me with the other critical "half" of getting BotW.. running?watch the guy "bsod gaming" on yt for best setup vids.
first time ever playing it? i envy you, it's an amazing gameJust got a switch and picking up this game tomorrow from gamestop!
Yep! Can't wait.first time ever playing it? i envy you, it's an amazing game
Emulated?
The devs got showered in crowd funding back in 2017, so they put everything they had into building the emu around BotW. As a result it progressed very fast.the emulation is so well done... this is the first time i've played an emulated game from a modern console/handheld that not only plays flawlessly but literally better than the native version. cemu is really something else.