Link globe-trots throughout an open-world continent in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and meets energetic characters in juxtaposing regions. The player is then tasked with commandeering the Divine Beasts, four enormous apparatuses that may help turn the tide in the retaking of Hyrule and the rescuing of Princess Zelda.
Rather, players can either mainline the game's narrative objectives or experiment with the fascinating gameplay mechanics in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Breath of the Wild, which released four years ago, is defined through its dynamic gameplay mechanics throughout an open-world landscape. Players may hunt, forage, and cook and environmental systems affect the player's improvisational traversal strategies and basic survivability in biomes that maintain extreme temperatures.
But despite The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's influential gameplay mechanics, there remains a simple animation that it does not feature that fans wish would be included in an update. Being able to pet animals featured in video games has become a trend where interaction animations are regarded importantly by players, but particularly if domestic dogs are involved. The fan request for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild urges further that players finally be able to pet dogs appearing throughout the kingdom of Hyrule.
Though players are able to tame and ride horses in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the nearest comparable mechanic to dog-petting is perhaps bonding with a dog by either playing fetch or feeding it. Dogs are also able to lead players to treasure if fed enough, which may be fortuitous for players who wish to thoroughly explore open environments.
However, eager fans have found a creative means of petting dogs in the meantime without an official animation being given to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Players who wish to pet dogs despite the game's limitations are able to simulate petting a dog while "flailing around" if knelt down beside a dog without a weapon equipped and using the attack button. While the clunky animation is not a dedicated petting mechanic in the game, it is enough at the moment to satisfy fans if the ability to tame and bond with dogs lacks the same sensation.
With recent rumors surfacing that concern an upgraded Nintendo Switch model, fans also hope to hear more about the announced sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild in the near future. Fans will ultimately have to wait until the sequel's gameplay is shown or until it releases to discover whether or not the desired petting mechanic has been implemented.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is available now on Switch and Wii U.
