In Breath of the Wild, an Octorok parried a bomb thrown by Link, resulting in a deadly explosion. Unlucky The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild gamer recently shared a video of an Octorok returning a bomb at the last possible moment. This confrontation stands in stark contrast to other footage of Breath of the Wild gamers annihilating their adversaries through sophisticated and accurate combat.
Breath of the Wild launched alongside the Nintendo Switch in Spring 2017 and was immediately recognised as one of the best open-world games of all time. The game’s emphasis on adventure, mystery, and exploration created an experience unlike any other, which kept players coming back for more. While many open-world games are sometimes condemned for devolving into monotonous and stale gameplay, Breath of the Wild managed to maintain a continual level of freshness, with players discovering new mechanics, features, and locales even after dozens of hours spent with the game. While fans are eagerly awaiting the impending Breath of the Wild sequel, with some Twitter users recently suggesting that additional information about the game will be unveiled at the 2021 Game Awards, Breath of the Wild still has plenty of material to explore in the interim.
With so many players still actively playing the 2017 version, videos and screenshots of unique events occurring in the Breath of the Wild environment are frequently seen online. This weekend, Redditor buuuug527 released a video of Link being shamefully blown up by a frightening Octorok. Buuuug527 dodges the Octorok’s initial strike in the video before pulling out a bomb and hurling it at the aquatic beast. Surprisingly, the Octorok responds to the bomb with its own attack, tossing the explosive back into buuuug527.
The video’s comments section gives the idea that this is not a common event in Hyrule, with several viewers expressing that they were unaware Octoroks possessed this power. This is similar to another recent video showing a Guardian Scout detonating an unsecured explosive; many players, including those who have logged many hours with the game, were unaware it was a function of that opponent type.
These types of posts serve as a reminder to players of Breath of the Wild’s inherent intricacy and attention to detail, as new features and facets of gameplay are uncovered as the game approaches its fifth birthday. Additional Easter eggs and surprises may yet be hidden for the diligent player to discover. If the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can capture even a fraction of this vastness, it will undoubtedly satisfy Zelda fans everywhere.
