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5. Horse Bonding Is A BIG Deal

Speaking of a major draw, it's not just Breath of the Wild that includes truly meaningful and badass horse mechanics. Where even in Zelda you could get through the game without recruiting a single steed, here "horse bonding" forms a major part of the experience.

You'll need to tend to your ride by brushing and riding them, calming your horse during storms or gunfights with a click of the stick.

Rockstar have put a ton of time and effort into animating every part of horse movement, giving you a wider array of evasive manoeuvres and tactics as you naturally learn to become one with your horse.