The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The Master Trials

Jun 30, 2017 9 years ago

Type Base game 2017 Genres Adventure Role-playing (RPG) Companies Nintendo · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

DLC pack 1 cannot be purchased outside of the expansion pass. This first DLC pack for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the wild doesn't include any story additions but does include new side quests, armour, features and a new trial. Master mode is a new game mode which makes all monsters stronger and gives them regenerating health. You'll also encounter powerful new enemies, and even enemies and treasure chests up in the air. The Trial of the Sword is a new challenge where you start with no equipment, and has to fight through 45 rooms of enemies. Your reward: powering up the Master Sword. Hero's Path allows you to see the path you've travelled. About 200 hours of gameplay can be tracked. Travel medallion is a new item which allows you to register your location as a travel gate on the map. The Korok Mask is Found in a chest. If equipped, it will shake to inform you when a Korok is nearby. There are also eight hidden items for you to find. The following items, which pay tribute to The Legend of Zelda series, can now be found scattered across Hyrule: Majora's Mask, Midna's Helmet, Tingle's Hood, Tingle's Shirt, Tingle's Tights, Phantom Helmet, Phantom Armor and Phantom Greaves.

What it’s like

The Master Trials serves as a substantial content expansion that enhances the core experience of Breath of the Wild without altering its foundational narrative. The primary addition is 'Master Mode,' which significantly ramps up the challenge by strengthening enemy health and regeneration, creating a more intense survival loop for seasoned players. This mode introduces aerial enemies and floating treasure chests, forcing players to refine their traversal and combat tactics constantly. Central to this pack is the 'Trial of the Sword,' a grueling gauntlet of forty-five consecutive combat encounters where Link begins with no equipment. This structure tests mastery of the game's physics-based systems rather than relying on gear progression. Additionally, quality-of-life features like the Hero’s Path mode allow players to visualize their extensive travel history, rewarding exploration even after the main objectives are complete. The inclusion of nostalgic armor sets pays homage to series history, offering cosmetic variety that complements the mechanical depth.

Strong in Difficulty / ChallengeGameplay / MechanicsPolish / PerformanceCombatProgression / ReplayabilitySystems Depth / Build Variety

Keep in mind The Trial of the Sword is exceptionally punishing and may frustrate players who prefer casual exploration over high-stakes combat challenges. · It offers no new story content or major world areas, making it less appealing to those primarily seeking narrative expansion.

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