Twitch streamer gv_mimi is attempting to play throughThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwhile using an ocarina as a controller. Although playingThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildwith an ocarina presents a multitude of challenges, the Twitch streamer is enthusiastic about beating Guardians and various bosses throughout the course of the game.
Breath of the Wildcontinues to be a topic of online discussion over six years after its launch with the Nintendo Switch console in March 2017. The critically acclaimed title surpassed 30 million copies sold worldwide, which is nearly a fourth of the Nintendo Switch’s current install base. Some players continue to venture through the kingdom of Hyrule inBreath of the Wildto discover new tricks and prepare for the release ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, the highly-anticipated sequel. In the few months left before the sequel’s release, one player decided to try using an ocarina as a controller inBreath of the Wild.
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Streamer gv_mimi shared a clip on Reddit of her recent Twitch stream where she defeatsa Guardian inBreath of the Wildwhile using a custom ocarina as a controller. She struggles to traverse one of the game’s shrines, but she eventually approaches an enemy Guardian, properly aims Link’s weapon, and defeats it while blowing into the ocarina. The Twitch streamer plans on finishingBreath of the Wildwith her ocarina before the release ofTears of the Kingdomon May 12.
Playing with a custom ocarina as a controller is possible through programs that convert notes into certain button inputs. Moreover, it’s possible for gv_mimi to set up macros to perform different sets of actions while playing the ocarina. Inputs and macros may require further testing and fine-tuning for proper usage inBreath of the Wild. According to gv_mimi, she plans on experimenting with inputs to find the best possible control setup for her custom ocarina.
Defeating a Guardian while using an ocarina is a critical moment for gv_mimi, inspiring confidence toward challenging more enemies and traversingthe world ofBreath of the Wild. The Twitch streamer reiterates her desire to beatBreath of the Wildwith the ocarina beforeTears of the Kingdomreleases, and this challenge may inspire other players to try using an ocarina themselves.
Breath of the Wildis an enormousopen-world action adventure game, andTears of the Kingdomappears to be an even larger title. However, though key art forTears of the Kingdomsuggests Link will purify or transform the corrupted Master Sword in order to use it against the game’s antagonist, his arsenal in theBreath of the Wildsequel does not appear to include an ocarina.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildis available now for Nintendo Switch.
