How do you feel about the difficulty curve in some of Nintendo’s games?

[killamch89]

I’ve noticed that many Nintendo games, especially ones like Super Mario Odyssey and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, seem to have a difficulty curve that ramps up unpredictably. Some parts feel easy and relaxing, while others can get really challenging out of nowhere. How do you all feel about this? Do you think it adds to the experience, or does it frustrate you?

[Scorpion]

I see both sides! The unpredictable difficulty in games like Breath of the Wild adds excitement and keeps players on their toes. It can be frustrating, but the challenge often leads to rewarding moments!

[killamch89]

I find it frustrating sometimes. I love Nintendo’s games, but when I hit one of those sudden difficulty spikes, it can break the relaxing vibe the game sets up. It feels like the games are trying to cater to both casual and hardcore gamers at once, and they don’t always get the balance right at times.

[The Blackangel]

Sometimes it’s a good thing, but it can also be a real bitch. In my case for example, BOTW is both confusing and hard. I don’t know where the hell I’m supposed to go or what I’m supposed to be doing. I left Kakariko Village but even with the map, I don’t have a goddamn clue. Don’t get me wrong, the game is fun, but it’s starting to seem like a game that I would need a guide to. @Rain Dew isn’t a fan, and I’m not sure if it’s for me either.

Don’t get me wrong, I love a challenge. But sometimes the game in question just goes over my head. It’s no fault of the game, it’s on me. But it’s frustrating as hell to not have a clue what I’m already doing and what I’m supposed to be doing.

On the other hand, Mario Odyssey is pretty simple to me, and I do enjoy it, despite the fact that I don’t play it very often.

Edited March 26 by The Blackangel