re: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

So I have to admit, I've never played a Zelda game. I actually got Wind Waker for the Wii U and played it a little bit but didn't get terribly far and then my son was born.

I have a Switch and Zelda being delivered tomorrow.

Am I totally screwed by having essentially zero knowledge in the Zelda lore/gameplay mechanics, or can a complete newb pick this up and understand what is going on?

I understand that the game is challenging and won't be as simple as picking up a Mario game for the first time, but I was curious if I'll get as much out of it as those who are extremely familiar with the series.

My hope is that the Switch makes previous iterations available on a virtual console at some point.

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Am I totally screwed by having essentially zero knowledge in the Zelda lore/gameplay mechanics, or can a complete newb pick this up and understand what is going on?

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Absolutely the later. It's actually more of a learning curb for long time Zelda players than new ones. I can't tell you the number of times I've fallen down forgetting that Link now has to be told to jump rather than auto-jumping like he did in every other 3D Zelda. The controls are very different from the earlier games. The game guides you but also allows you to be curious to test if certain things will work.

Just noticed something: no Deku Babas in this game. I mean maybe I just haven't run across them yet, but they've been in every 3D Zelda game I can think of.

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I probably need a hookshot to complete the level once I blew it up.

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Nope. No hookshot in this game.

I pre-ordered for the Wii U and we're absolutely loving it. I actually don't mind the gamepad, I just wish the sheikah slate/inventory was available from the gamepad screen.

I have conquered just the Zora beast so far. My wife and I are each playing separate accounts, so I can't make as much progress immediately.

I've got full Zora armor set

We swimming errwhere

Ancient arrows are plentiful. Expensive but you should be able to afford a gaggle at any given moment.

Woah you guys are way ahead of me. I just got my first memory and the champions tunic from Impa.

Do I need to get the other memories? Just go looking for shrines to get more hearts? Or just start going after the divine beasts? I've got four hearts and extra stamina at this point. Feel like I need a few more heart before going after the beasts.

Yes. Do all of that.

You can get hints for the memories from some guy in towns and stables who paints. You don't do them all at once...just kind of knock em down as you go

Definitely do as many shrines as possible.

Just explore. Kill what looks Killable, blow up ore nodes to get gems.

There is a certain divine beast that is considered "first" but I'll let you find it on your own