Season 1 Episode 21 - Breath of the Wild (Part 2)

The Franchise Festival crew discusses the story, sidequests, and cut content of Breath of the Wild in the second of two episodes on Nintendo’s legendary 2017 release. Chris and Jasmine share their love of Kass while Hamilton and Spencer debate the merits of an easy final boss. The curious etymological roots of the Sheikah are uncovered through a look at their original Japanese names.

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Selected Sources:

• Nintendo
  • The Making of Breath of the Wild – The Beginning
  • The Making of Breath of the Wild – Story and Characters
  • The Making of Breath of the Wild – Open-Air Concept
• Game Maker’s Toolkit
  • Game Maker’s Toolkit – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s Dungeon Design | Boss Keys
  • Game Maker’s Toolkit – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – An Open World Adventure