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So, when Nintendo dropped the news about “The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” riding as a sequel to “Breath of the Wild,” my mind went on a total loop. Sequels always get that nagging pressure to bring something snazzy, you know? Past Zelda sequels sometimes slid out of that jam by flipping the setting inside out. But TotK? Nope, it decided to stick with BotW’s map right off the bat. Risky move, right? But hey, they spiced things up with sky islands and the Depths. Imagine caves so big you might as well get a map just for them.
Okay, get this—The Depths reflect TotK’s surface, like…literally. It’s harder to navigate (yup, thanks to those shadows and pools of Malice giving you the evil eye). And, no kidding, it’s like they want you to loosen up and channel your inner mountain goat. Climb, jump, fall—whatever! Echoes of Wisdom gives me a gut feeling we’re not done with this vertical dance in Zelda. Depths might still have some secrets to spill in future games.
Speaking of climbing, did BotW kick things off or what? That stamina bar from Skyward Sword was the warm-up act. Then BotW came in and said, “Hold my rupees,” turning climbing into the main gig. Tears went over the top, like, way over. Players are up there using Ultrahand, figuring out sky islands, then plunging down to the Depths. Crazy vertical action, dude.
Sure, sky islands are cool, but let’s not forget—Depths could leave a bigger mark. It’s like an underground promise for future games. You sense the lore lurking down there, right? It’s like this mix of freedom and natural chaos. Darkness, crazy terrain, and the kind of claustrophobia that makes dungeons like the Fire Temple get under your skin—yet in a good way.
Honestly, if Echoes of Wisdom is any hint, Zelda is flirting with its rusty past while eyeing a sky-high future. The vibe’s keeping that BotW and TotK love for climbing and getting lost in new, wild terrains. Who knows? Maybe they’ll even spruce up the Depths—maybe toss in some friendly Mogmas from Skyward Sword, shake things up with dungeons inspired by, I dunno, real-world caves? Now that would be something to warp to.
