"the old man is dead by the fire" I mean... you're not wrong

I've watched blind playthroughs of this game without people even reading and quit after a few episodes for how bad they was doing at the game. I'm glad you both playing blind and take the time to read to better learn the mechanics.

Please do more this if possible, the two have great chemistry on camera it’s such a great viewing experience! ❤

With regard to what Zelda game to play next: There are 2 categories of Zelda game: 2D/Top Down and 3rd person camera (which I will call “3D”). The two categories use the same core gameplay loop, but due to the technology used the execution and feel are very different. Since you started with BotW you might want another 3D. Chronologically the 3D games are: Ocarina of Time, Majora’s Mask, Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, & Skyward Sword. Ocarina of Time was the first 3D Zelda game. It’s UI is clunky compared to modern games, but it’s a classic that many would argue is the best Zelda game. It’s definitely the longest of the 3D Zelda games with the possible exception of BotW. If you want a long game that brings you to Zelda’s roots this is your game. (Play on anything Nintendo) Majora’s Mask is a direct sequel to Ocarina of Time. Do not recommend until after playing OoT. Wind Waker is probably closest to BotW in the size of the world and free exploration, however the world is a giant archipelago so you explore by sailing from island to island. Many islands are small and contain a puzzle that might remind you of BotW’s shrines. I recommend if you want to double down on the spontaneous exploration component of BotW. (Play on NGC & Wii U) Twilight Princess is similar to Ocarina of Time but with a lot better UI and not as long. It would be a good game to play if you want to get the feel of a core Zelda game but either want a more refined UI or just don’t want as long a game as OoT. (Play on NGC, Wii, & Wii U) Skyward Sword is the most recent Zelda game before BotW. It feels like a Zelda sampler dish that gives a lot of what made every previous Zelda games great but in small portions. The world is small and you will backtrack several times. I can’t say it’s a bad game, but neither is it my favorite. Play if you want a newer game on the Switch or if you want to play backwards chronologically. (Play on Wii U & Switch) Any Zelda game I did not mention is a 2D/Top Down game. If you want to try one of those I recommend: Link to the Past (for a LONG game), Minish Cap (for fun and cheerful, but short), or Link's Awakening (mid sized, on Switch). Most other 2D/Top Down games are good as well. There is a lot less variation in the style and gameplay in the 2D/Top Down games. I do NOT recommend: The Legend of Zelda (difficulty, bad first choice), Zelda II (difficulty, bad UI, odd gameplay), Phantom Hourglass (technically a direct sequel to Wind Waker, but honestly I just don’t like it), or Spirit Tracks (technically a sequel to Phantom Hourglass, but honestly I just don’t think magic trains fit the medieval setting of every other Zelda game).

My scavenger heart breaks seeing all the shiney objects being left behind 😂 It's impulsive to pick up EVERYTHING lol

Haha I love how focused Meg gets when in combat. You two are similar in a lot of things but Ryan’s combat is definitely more panic and button mash 😂

Ryan said he is veeerry interested in older Zelda Games! I think I have material to watch for the next 20 years. 😀 Keep on going with this! I'm sure, that with this 100% Blind format and keeping it 100% blind during the letsplays, is gonna give you a lot of success, because people are loving this kind of content!

I loved the outro in the last video. "Hit the buttons." 😄

Yes more Meg!!!

Back from the stream to check on what I missed in the beginning of this awesome stream :D

Lets go! Love seeing Meg play with you just watching her like we watch you every day 🤣❤️

18:10 Waking an old man from his sleep, “Wake up, Dude! I need to eat!” “Just light up the pot, And cook something hot… What did you make? It smells like feet.”

Yesss more BotW! And more Meg!!

I feel like not reminding her about the shrine was a bit much she already knew about it she just couldn't remember I love a blind playthrough but at some point the limited things you can do before even starting the tutorial is kind of tedious to watch especially when one of you is deliberately holding them back from starting the game. Don't get me wrong I'm loving the exploration of the game but it's not even a lack of paying attention it's just been a month and unlike Ryan she can't check the vods to see what she forgot. Even the game that's about exploring directly points you to the shrine because it wants you to have tools to explore with.

The first Zelda game I played was Ocorina Of Time. Highly recommend playing that next, you will love the mechanics, super good for being released in 1998 lol

"I'm a climby boy"... 🤣💀🤣

Ocarina is the OG 3D Zelda so I'd start there. My favourite's Majora, but it's a direct sequel to Ocarina (kind of like Tears of the Kingdom is to this game) so if you were going for Majora I'd still start with Ocarina.

Valedictorian! Impressive! I was student of the year but I think rank-wise i was like...20th or something.

#1 why is Meg such a natural sniper??? #2 my first Zelda game was Link's Awakening which coincidentally has a remake on the Switch~~ and the original my be available on NSO i can't rememberj.

The first Zelda game I played was The Legend of Zelda. Can't say what year it was, but it was before the Gameboy launched in Europe. I bought a 3DS for the Ocarina of Time 3D remake and the music CD. Majora's Mask 3D is probably the only game I can remember where there was a step before pre-ordering: sign a petition to tell the developer (to paraphrase) "remake the game, I want to buy it". Side-note: I had played them before, but hadn't owned either on the N64. I would imagine my number of hours playing Link's Awakening on the Gameboy eventually overtook Tetris. I bought a Switch OLED for the Metroid Dread release, although my basket included several games including BOTW. Given the timelines of the game series, and that it is "the best game of all time" (depending on who the direct quote is from, you can prepend that with "is still", "will always be", or "is one of"), I would go with Ocarina of Time next with one caveat: the N64 controller is special. While Mario 64 and Goldeneye are playable on PC/Xbox style controllers, the controls are awkward, and I imagine the same might be true for Ocarina of Time on a switch controller.

It's funny how Meg didn't even acknowledge the existence of that bridge 🤣 With regards to the next Zelda game to play, I'd say if you're sticking with the 3D route, definitely Ocarina of Time. I say that because it was the first 3D Zelda game that pioneered a lot of the mechanics in the franchise. So starting from OoT, you can continue from there and see the evolution of all the game mechanics. Majora's Mask is virtually a direct sequel to Ocarina of Time and is my personal favorite Zelda game, but I absolutely do not recommend it as your next game. There are things about it that make it more rewarding if you play OoT first. Plus there are other reasons that make it not the best entry in the series for someone just getting into the franchise. And since it's my favorite in the series, I kinda want to make sure you get the best impression possible. :V If you're worried about choosing a game from a lore perspective, I'd say don't linger on that thought too much simply because the lore of each game is only loosely connected. You wouldn't be missing out on anything by jumping around throughout the series. I will say one thing though: Whenever you complete a Zelda game, I think it would be fun for you to come back to BotW and look over the map of Hyrule and see if anything interesting stands out to you.

Yay Meg!!!

ah, the ole month long gap between playing so I forget what I was doing routine. Works every time. 😄

Ryan got to tell her about how to check out Link’s butt!! Success.

I made a decision not to use the bone arms either. I think they're gross and they don't last long

I know people usually get a lot of flak for saying this because the gameplay itself isn't great, but I suggest playing Skyward Sword first because it takes place first in the timeline. It seems you're a bit of a lore nerd (rightfully so) and it kinda explains the whole premise of every game.

Highly recommend you play Ocarina of Time after BOTW! (and before Majora's Mask)

Meg is the better player. She cooks while that guy in the hat REFUSES to do it even to save his life. 😢

You should consider playing "A Link to the Past" it's a Super Nintendo Zelda game. 2D and a great one.

i think youd like wind waker the most

I watched this on stream and then it cut out randomly. Did you guys pick it up again or not?

@8:40 - as a homeless person, I give you permission to call them "Hobos" Meg. Do it!

Just going to say, it's not a spoiler if it's already happened.

Honestly Ive watched a few Blind Playthroughs. And the think that trips most people up is that Amount of things you CAN do in the game. That most games do not let you. But the Game its self Does not tell you it. You gotta figure it out thorugh trial and error.

if you want another beautiful zelda, links awakening for the switch

Pants!!!! 😂

Pants!