"The Unexpected Appeal of 'Breath of the Wild' for Non-Gamers"

A non-gamer fell in love with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, despite initial reservations about Nintendo games being "hard work." The game's level of curation, deep chemistry engine, and open-world gameplay make it one of the most engrossing and immersive games the author has ever played. The game's critical path is left wide open, giving players total freedom to tackle the main quest line in any way they wish. Despite some nitpicks, the game is a vast, pastoral paradise that feels less like a video game and more like a place to visit.