Why Breath of the Wilds Empty Space is So Important @WritingOnGames
Why Breath of the Wilds Empty Space is So Important  @WritingOnGames
Uploaded March 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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So, that new Zelda sure is a beaut, huh? I can't remember the last time a game instilled such a childlike sense of awe and desire for exploration like Breath of the Wild has. In this episode of Writing on Games, I explore the idea that the reason the game can accomplish this is because of its use of space—both in its world and game design.

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Why Breath of the Wild's Empty Space is So Important

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