Between you and me, all i wanted was Hyrule castle town to be rebuilt

I don't like the fact that after I beat ganon the mission still is active.... It annoys me to no end.... They should have made him disappear except for a black orb in the middle of the castle in case I wanted to have a rematch

To be fair if you go to the leaders of each tribe you can unlock a diary that reveals much more about each Champion. Like Revali's feelings of inadequacy and why he dislikes link.

stolen joke, but Master Cycle Zero? more like divine beast Vah Room

I just wish you could upgrade the DLC armor. It wouldn't be overpowered because you still have to find the great fairies and collect materials.

Okay, but WAT!? LYNEL ON THE GREAT PLATEAU!

"WHAT LYNEL ON THE GREAT PLATEAU" had me laughing on that.

In retrospect, I think the reason why the ending was so bad was due to two reasons: 1. Just bad planning/didn't want to delay anymore. 2. No "aftermath" so that breath of the wild 2 comes as a complete surprise.

"DLC armor isn't functional enough" When you wear the full Tingle outfit, any NPC you walk near is terrified, staring at "Tingle". If that isn't worth $60 dollars itself without the night speed up, I don't know what is.

Story wise, the One-Hit Obliterator would have been really useful on Calamity Ganon.

We wouldn’t have gotten a breath of the wild 2 though if the story was ended with the dlc

I think it would’ve been more interesting if instead of the cutscenes of the champions getting recruited it would be replaced by scenes of how they died during their fights with the blights.

Please Nintendo. 8 more shrines.

I didn’t understand what the fifth divine beast was supposed to be until I said it out loud- _four cylinder engine_

“Finally a use for those teeth I’ve been stealing, I-I knew they’d come in handy someday!” -Arlo

I love the DLC. But I bought the game after the DLC came out so playing it just felt like part of the main story for me.

"The ending was butt." That's all we got to see of Zelda in the last cutscene anyway.

Wait. You're telling me that Breath of the Wild now has Horse Armor DLC? Don't we make fun of Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion for that?

“3 Daruks out of a tingle Link” Wow, pretty high rating

Thank you Arlo! Your objectivity and fairness in describing both DLC packs was refreshing and much appreciated.

You can hang up the picture you get at the end in your house in hateno village when you walk up to your bed.

I really wished we could play as the champions. I would take flying over hyrule rather than a motor bike any day

Revali’s gale recharges after 40 seconds in hyrule castle 😂😂

Why do you need defense when you have max hearts, can dodge and parry everything? Looking cool > defense IMO

DLC review before game. Yayy.... I wonder if the full game review is like a 2 hour super gamexplainy type video

I gotta say the final unlocked memory is one of my favorite moments in the game's story. And in my opinion considerably better than the actual ending! (Daruk's cut-scene was also really endearing)

“WHAT LYNEL ON THE GREAT PLATEAU”😂😂you got another sub❤️

great video nice voice, funny handpuppet, great job on the actual review, no annoying fluff cant believe you have 1 mill viewers but ive never seen your content

"These guys aren't hard" EXCUSE YOU. Thunderblight Ganon was a freaking nightmare, BOTH times.

Would have been way better if you could play as the champions during their corresponding boss battles.. I mean part of the story is that the original champions where killed by the blight Cannons; So getting to revisit that as a champion and set it right would have been cool!

5:23 Actually, Majora's Mask is really useful. In fact, I'd argue it's even more useful than the Korok mask. Instead of having to constantly switch between Bokoblin Mask to Moblin mask, etc; Majora's mask lets you blend in with all monsters (Excluding Octoroks, Wizzrobes, Chuchus, Keese, and Bosses) at the same time.

9:46 I actually disagree. The master cycle is still cool, but in my opinion, with a 5 speed horse, its way better to have the ancient armour horse. Its faster, doesnt require fuel, you can have it anywhere, and you have horseback combat and archery. I use the master cycle on occasion, but I always find myself using a horse to get somewhere. Oh yeah I also feel horses control a bit better, but that might be just me

Why do I like you so much better than humans?

Just another thumbs-up from me.. and wanted to let ya know that I really appreciate all the attention to detail and insightfulness(sp?) that you bring to the videos. I've been in gaming (design/programming, playing) for decades (since the 80s)... Keep up the awesome work.

Honestly this whole DLC would be leagues better in my opinion if that damn bike was faster. I really liked the whole quest to get it, even if it was too easy (I even played it in Master Mode) and I was super excited when I finally got to sit on that bike only to think: that's it?

I didn't get the game until Xmas 2017, which meant the final DLC came out about the time I started playing! That made the DLC items very rewarding. Def a best enjoyed from start of first play through :)

My Master Mode file really benefits from the horse armour since I decided that I wouldn’t use warping at all. It’s completely arbitrary but I honestly enjoy the game more since I only see a loading screen when booting up the game or going into shrines. I can’t just warp to farm things which is great because I never make myself some overpowered grocery store of healing items.

3:03 Top 10 Tragic Anime Plot Twists

when this review finally comes out it's gonna be like 5 hours long.

Just 2.000 For 200K Subscribers Arlo, Congratulations!

I think the horse armor doesn't actually max all the stats, just the stamina. I've used my 5 speed horse and a 3 speed horse and they still felt so different. Plus, the horses run faster than the motorcycle if they're 5 speed! I... also have more of a sentimental affection for them so both the cycle and the horse are great to have haha.

There is A wrap-up bring that little thing Kass gives you in the end to your house after you finish furnishing it. Prepare for feels.

I don't agree that horses become obsolete, the fastest horse in the game is as fast as the master cycle (if not faster). And as you said, it's easier to fight on a horse, as you don't need to slow down to fight. That being said, I still use the master cycle, especially when riding up steep cliffs, which horses can not go up on. Overall, the master cycle is useful for non-flat terrains, at the drawback of speed and fighting convenience.

I think you were a bit harsh on the champions ballad story. I thought it was a really good ending to the champions. Even though we barely knew anything about them, just seeing them all together happy was really sentimental for me. Like it made me be part of the champions itself. And the putting up the picture a Link's house was very sweet. For me, the DLC overall added so much flavour to the original game.

I'm just about to go into a meeting and I get notified for this?? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Something most reviews I've seen for the Champion's Ballad miss is the additional information on the champions found through the champion's diaries that can be found in the homes of each of the "new champions." They actually give a bit of insight into the motivations and personalities of each of them. For example. Daruk's journal you find out that he was in fact close friends with Link. They had met at one point where Daruk saw Link killing some monsters. After that they bonded over food and Link even tried some Rock Sirloin! Later on when Zelda asked Daruk to be a champion and Zelda had mentioned that the Hylian champion was the greatest swordsman in the land. He instantly knew that she was referring to Link and was relieved that the princess would be protected by his sworn brother. It's also revealed that Link was a prodigy in sword play at the age of FOUR! At 4 he was able to beat many adults with a sword. The information revealed in these diaries combined with the memory of Zelda tending to a scratch on Link's arm after he'd slaughtered what looked like an army of monsters reveals that Link was a BEAST 100 years prior.

Fun fact the wind waker shirt makes the korok leaf wind thing stronger

"DLC is 1/3 the cost of the game but less content". I dunno, i think its worth more than ordering some pizza...

I think its best to buy the DLC before starting the game. It feels more like its just part of the game and I found it really fun trying to get callbacks to my favorite Zelda games in between divine beast.

you can find the champion's journals in their respective city.

Your idea is actually amazing! Imagine you playing before Gannon in a nice castle and going on quest with the champions. Amazing.

absolutly loved this video, the ending made me laugh out loud xD

Fighting 2nd phase Waterblight Ganon with only 10 arrows was a nightmare!

"Pro" tip for trial of the sword: In the rest floors you get after boss fights, you can cut down trees and cook the wood for quarter-heart meals. Y'know, if you're desperate and your food inventory has some extra space

Arlo, now has 200,000 subscribers. Congratulations.

A trick I found for trials on the sword was to eat a hearty meal and a mighty meal that lasts 10 to 15 minutes before you start and then you'll start off the first 2 room with a good starting point

My problem with the dlc is just how pointless half of it is. Some of it is neat, but the vast majority is just pointless. Why make me wait until literally the end of the game to do the new dlc, when all it is is just a few new shrines and a new dungeon. Why do i care that my powers are boosted or i have a cool motorbike when iv already have to have done everything just to get to it. All the new armor is just crappier versions of the armor we already have. and even more, WHY THE FUCK DOES GANONS ARMOR HAVE A SNEAK BONUS!!!??? i guess it could be a reference to how ganon was invisible in the og nes zelda, but he has been a strong powerful character in every game since.

Final? Maybe because of them working on the next Zelda game, but I hope not! I need 30 hearts and 3 stamina wheels at the same time!

I adored this! I completed the both dlc but I watched this just for the hell of it and I thoroughly enjoyed your humor! You earned a sub. Thanks!

This review was more critical than I expected

The Trial of the Sword, final boss of the 2nd DLC pack, and the MOTORCYCLE make it all worth it.

Just got the Master Sword should I download the DLC or finish the game and fight Ganon?

@Arlo the travel medallion was worth the $20 alone at this point... I couldn't imagine now having that and the ancient saddle before getting the master cycle. All in all the DLC did feel kinda gimmicky, but I loved it! Awesome review!

They kept all the story for the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity game :) ...

This game is my absolute favorite single player game. Period. And I enjoyed and did not regret a bit, that I have bought the DLC. I have been messing up Hyrule for over 300 hours and I could with hundreds of hours more, if there was some more land to explore. My favorite DLC would have been: simply expanding the borders. Add new parts of the map of, I dunno, 50% the size of the original map. You know, in the top right of the map, there is a path of pretty flat rock, that basically screams to you "you can walk on me" - only to be stopped by an invisible wall. They could have expanded the world along that spot.

I'm pretty sure everyone was expecting post game content in DLC 2 given the final cutscenes. Since it was just mid game content it was actually pretty disappointing. The content was just stuff I've already done plenty of times. Redoing the Gannon beasts was pretty lack luster and boring. The shrines were fun but nothing amazing. The last divine beast was fun but pretty easy. I liked the last boss fight though but the reward for all of this is a bike. Huge problem: Most people already explored the entire damn game if you've done all the Divine beasts twice now. So a bike for exploring is literally useless not just because you've been everywhere but because you can just teleport to almost anywhere. I thought Nintendo would be better at DLC. Complete their visions that they often have to cut out to meet deadlines. Instead I got half assed content. Shame.

Great write-up. Perfect for people considering DLC's. Thank you. And yes, pre-calamity Ganon and being able to play other champions would've been great. Maybe we'll see that in the future.

I was waiting to hear the cookie Monsters voice when the video started lol, thanks for the vid I'm about to buy both DLC for BOTW

The Spirit Tracks armour is definitely great in the early game before you can get Barbarian gear. It's a million times easier to get (just go to some ruins around the castle!) and has pretty decent defense too.

Does the dlc upgrade your old gamememory or do you have to start a new one?

Good review! Does this DLC have save slots of its own, or does it just overwrite everything you did so far in the original game? How does it reconcile the original game with the DLC?

the funny thing is that the goddes statues have unique text when you talk to them with maxed health and stamina

Butternut squash? YES PLEASE!

I loved the Champions Ballad. Surprised you didn’t mention the diary entries because to me they added the most to the games story.

Great review and very entertaining, thanks!

The DLC reminds me of how N64 had the master quest version, although at least in MQ they redid all the dungeons. I got to a point in the normal game near the end where I was so done with going to stables to get my horse that I just flew minecarts around the map. So the teleportation saddle sounds like it'd make horses at least functional. On that note, flying minecarts is probably the best form of travel in the game still.

IT'S GOT A LIGHT?! *takes it to Typhlo Ruins*

Hey Arlo, fellow BotW fanatic here. Doubt you'll read this comment, seeing as I am viewing this video way after it was put out. Loved your gigantic review as it helped motivate me to buy what would finally, after years of trying, be my first zelda game i beat. Botw has been nearly everything i could have wanted and more, but I'm here regarding the dlc. Personally I've loved every single part of the DLC and I think it definitely hold up in my eyes is being worth its price tag of $20. Getting the most of the gear was quite fun, even if I know I won't use it for the most part except on the occasion of cosplay and just if I think of it. Every single shrine from the moment I got the one-hit weapon to the very end was a blast for me that I loved every single one especially having to find them. Fighting the bosses again was fun and it was a good touch that I needed pictures of them for the compendium. I've only done one part of the trial of the sword so far but I love it and the concept. I do wish the one-hit obliterator could be used more but the fact that it was limited made it very special. it was quite the interesting challenge having to use it on the plateau and I think you and I went about it in different ways. I decided to throw caution to the wind. And one little detail that doesn't do much but was missing from your review, is that every time you beat the blights, up to five additional flavor text dialogues are given to you. I will agree that the story is not some Grand adventure and could even be said to be mediocre. I've yet to actually see the ending myself however I know about it. I'm not going to let it sour the experience once it comes through, however. Last thing I want to touch on his about the korok mask, the ancient saddle, and items like the travel medallion. While you bring up good points about them, and how theyre conveniences placed behind a paywall, I personally don't think that there are bad addition. I do think that a lot of the DLC gear is better the earlier you get it, however I'm glad to have these things regardless. And the ancient saddles actually got me riding my horse more often now, as to be honest I don't like how the motorcycle and its engine drowns out the natural ambiance of the world. In fact now I'm using a mixture of motorcycle and horse to explore the map even after having most everything done. I'm checking out all the little nooks and crannies trying to see if there's anywhere I haven't explored anywhere I haven't found. I did the compendium and other things needed for 100% and every single thing has been a blast minus that one damn horse race at the highland stable I do believe. Screw that guy and his extravagant saddle because that mini game is literally broken. I did it anyway. If by some magical chance you or Kane or somebody reads this, well I just like to say that you have been a tremendous source of inspiration and that your videos have helped me during a point in my life where I've been in a very dark place. Thank you, truly. From one man to another.

Finally beat the *base game last night...I didn’t think I’d miss it this much already. Great review, my man. Sounds like they held back on story big time for hyrule warriors

Loved your explanation! Thank you very much!

If they have all DLC including main game with a goty edition for less price it will be worth it

The Phantom Ganon armor is actually pretty useful. The stall disguise makes exploring or farming at night much less annoying, and the bone attack up bonus can make things like dragonbone moblin clubs downright devastating. The stealth is a nice bonus on top of all that.

I just found this channel right now, This guy seems nice! I might subscribe

Help! What is that background music playing at 12:20?? It's so familiar, but I can't remember where it's from.

So you're still doing a full review? (Please)

Took me over 12 hours to finish the dlc, longer than a lot of full games. Found it weird that the beginning trial was the hardest of the 3 (in master mode)

Thanks arlo for inspiring me to make content on my channel !

Youake great videos ARLO :)

Butternut squash? Yes please!

Ehm... Did you read the Champions Diaries? :P

4:30 it's especially infuriating when you keep in mind that they apparently log your steps from day one but decided not to leet you look it up without paying again!

Damn I loved the new armor sets. I always used to Phantom Hourglass armor. But also, I didn’t even know you could upgrade armor until the end of the game so all the DLC sets were actually way stronger than what I currently had when I got them.

A ‘take more damage’ mode would just equal getting one shotted by everything. lol

Sweeet. Im getting the game on switch for xmas and have been wondering if its worth it to buy the dlc now that its "all" out

Did you make the full Review?? I can´t find it

Do i get access to the extra armor and the extra hard mode right after I purchase and download? Or do I have to beat the game first?

Hello my blue friend! You've just made my day!

I wouldn't say final chunk. There might be more DLC Update: Ignore my comment :p I'm wrong Nintendo confirmed there won't be any more

Wow, just stumbled onto you. Great video! And I tend to agree with you.

The new outfits are actually pretty good to use if u start a new master mode file especially the phantom armor that helps a lot to start master mode