Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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It has been nearly three years since Tears of the Kingdom released, and while it is undeniably a massive game, it just did not have the same impact as Breath of the Wild. Today we are looking at both games objectively to talk about why the sequel feels more like a massive expansion rather than a completely new mainline Zelda title. From the Zonai devices breaking the core exploration to the reused Hyrule map, here is why the original open air experience still reigns supreme.

Let me know your thoughts down below! Do you prefer the grounded survival feel of the first game, or the creative freedom of the sequel?

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:05 - The Impact Breath of the Wild Had
02:07 - BotW & TotK Comparisons
03:55 - What TotK Took Away From BotW
04:51 - Tears of the Kingdom's Biggest Issue
05:37 - Hyrule Take 2
07:06 - Why BotW's Hyrule Feels Better
08:54 - A Lack of Identity
10:18 - Conclusion

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