An unlucky The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild player recently shared a video of an Octorok sending back a bomb at the last second. This showdown stands in stark contrast to other videos of Breath of the Wild players decimating their foes with stylish and precise combat.
Breath of the Wild released in Spring 2017 as a launch title for the Nintendo Switch, and was quickly hailed as one of the best open-world games of all time. The game's focus on adventure, mystery, and exploration made for a one-of-a-kind experience that kept players coming back for more. While many open-world games are often criticized for their tendency to devolve into repetitive and stale gameplay, Breath of the Wild managed to keep things consistently fresh, with players regularly uncovering new mechanics, features, and locations even after dozens of hours spent with the game. Fans are anxiously awaiting the upcoming Breath of the Wild sequel, with some Twitter users recently speculating that more could be revealed about the game at the 2021 Game Awards, but there is still tons of content to dig into in Breath of the Wild in the meantime.
With so many players still engaging with the 2017 release, videos and screenshots of unique happenings in the world of Breath of the Wild are commonly seen online. One such video was shared by Redditor buuuug527 this weekend and features Link getting shamefully blown up by a menacing Octorok. In the video, buuuug527 dodges the Octorok's initial attack before pulling out a bomb and tossing it at the watery creature. Unexpectedly, the Octorok proceeds to parry the bomb with an attack of its own, sending the explosive hurling back to buuuug527.
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Comments on the video give the impression that this is not a usual occurrence in the world of Hyrule, as a lot viewers are remarking that they didn't realize Octoroks have this ability. This instance is reminiscent of another recent video showing a Guardian Scout detonating a bomb that was left unattended; many players, even those who've logged countless hours with the game, had no idea that was a function of that enemy type.
These sorts of posts remind players of Breath of the Wild's sheer complexity and attention to detail, as new features and aspects of gameplay are being discovered even as the game approaches its fifth birthday. Other Easter eggs and secrets could still be lying in wait for observant players to discover. If The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's sequel can capture even a fraction of this vastness, it is sure to satisfy Zelda fans across the globe.
Source: buuuug527/Reddit