I suppose it depends on your definition of open world, but areas are basically only connected through the hub world, i.e. the castle area. There is virtually nothing to do in the world other than fight the colossi. It’s a great game, and certainly influential in its own right. However for better or for worse, I don’t really think it fits the mold of a modern open world game, and that’s specifically what BotW reimagined.

I mean, the similarities kind of begin and end with a character that can climb, use a sword, and ride a horse. SotC isn’t even open-world.

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You give two weeks so you leave on good terms, not because you have to. Have you never needed a referral for a job?