Zelda BotW vs TotK - which one should I buy? (feddit.uk)

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I can only afford the time to play one of them, which one should I play?

Many YouTubers seem to prefer BotW. But most reviews say TotK improves nearly everything.

I prefer easier combat and less complexity. Is there one that would be more enjoyable for me?

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[-] L0wded_@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 weeks ago

What makes a zelda game a zelda game then?

[-] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago

For me:

several large dungeons
collect equipment as a form of progression
metroidvania-style exploration using equipment/abilities

BOTW and TOTK miss all of that with the Divine Beasts/Temples being a poor substitute for dungeons.

My favorite Zelda games on Switch are Skyward Sword and Link's Awakening, which follow that formula, and my favorite overall is A Link to the Past, and each of those demonstrate what I'm talking about.

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