10 Video Game Side Missions You MUST Complete

3. From The Ground Up - The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild

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Picking just one side quest from the Legend of Zelda series is a thankless task, but they don't come any more charming or heartfelt than Breath of the Wild's "From the Ground Up."

The mission sees players helping Hudson construct the eventually-bustling Tarrey Town, from the simplicity of gathering wood supplies, to seeking out specific people to help the town's economy flourish, and eventually convincing a former priest to move to the town and officiate Hudson's wedding.

Once you've rounded up a few guests, you even get to witness the wedding yourself, placing a heart-warming capper on things.

Though it's fundamentally full of busy-work, this quest is a delightful microcosm of civilisation and of what can be achieved when people put their heads together.

Despite being easily missable, this is more rewarding than - gasp - pretty much anything else in the game.

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