Zelda: TOTK Sequel Should Include This Open-World Feature To Improve Exploration

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took the open world formula perfected inand dialed it all the way to 10, introducing a number of innovative mechanics that vastly improved the overall experience for many. However, while the ability to create practically anything is a novel idea that allows those with boundless imagination and patience to make some truly excellent creations, those who want a more streamlined experience might feel alienated. Fortunately, this could be fixed with a simple tweak in a sequel to that would also greatly help with exploration.

There are countless directions that a sequel could take when it comes to story, especially when considering the shocking ending of . However, it almost feels like Nintendo has come up with every creative new mechanic it could think of for, leaving players a little in the dark when it comes to the innovations a sequel could introduce. Luckily, there's already an amazing open-world mechanic that would massively benefit a sequel.

Players can occasionally come across golden birds in which, when followed, will lead them to the nearest point of interest, whether that is a side quest, new sword kit, piece of armor, or one of the many optional pieces of side content. It's a novel feature, as it offers an alternative way to explore while stopping fans from simply tracking a question mark on their map and following the guiding winds in that direction. It also serves as a great way of distracting players from the beaten path and encouraging them to explore other areas.

introduced two new areas — the sky islands and the underground depths — to the already massive open-world Hyrule, arguably making traversal all the more confusing. The many hidden features that players miss in can be an exciting challenge for many, but for some, the difficulty of finding everything may only cause frustration. Aside from simply checking out guides online, accessing all of this content is challenging with current exploration mechanics.

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