–The Outer Wilds is an amazing game that places players in a visually stunning world, and which has apparently been inspired by The legend of Zelda securities The Wind Waker and Sword to heaven. These two The legend of Zelda the titles helped shape the overall gameplay, changing the way players see and explore the world around them.
Although seemingly distant, it is fascinating to see how The legend of Zelda helped train The Outer Wilds and how players interact with The Outer Wildthe environment. By combining the desire to improve the gameplay of Sword to heaven with player behavior intrigue as in The Wind Waker, The Outer Wilds provides players with a game that really drives players to explore and learn more about the world around them rather than just following the main quest and crushing bad guys.
When you discuss the making of The Outer Wilds Alex Beachum spoke openly about his inspiration for the game with the Noclip YouTube channel. The Wind Wakerinfluence, players are encouraged to explore the world of The Outer Wilds. When visiting the photographer’s art studio in The Wind Waker, players are offered a variety of photos that are actually taken in the game, giving players the opportunity to explore and find these places in the game world. The Outer Wilds use this exploration idea to encourage players to continue exploring. Beachum mentions that the point of exploring The Outer Wilds is to satisfy their own curiosity. It is not necessarily a request, but rather a fun adventure for the players. The Outer Wilds beg players to explore to learn more about the world for fun and not necessarily for history.
This push for exploration is a response to Sword to heavenis less than a stellar global exploration. Sword to heaven more focused on real story rather than allowing players to explore the world around them. Players focused on targets and beat bosses rather than taking the time to look around and explore. Beachum mentions that he is “a big fan of Zelda and Skyward Sword is emblematic of all the things that hurt me to see the Zelda series do.“Instead of, The Outer Wilds allows players to research the depths of the world and their own curiosity. It is not a game focused on murder and conquest, but rather on learning and acquiring knowledge.
THE legend of Zelda the series gave players game after game exploration of the world. Creators find reasons for players to explore everything around them. The Outer Wilds fits that idea and expands it, giving fans a wider world to explore until players feel satisfied with their knowledge of the world.
The Outer Wilds is now available on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
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