If Anthony Bourdain taught me anything, it’s that you can see the heart of a nation through its food. Whether it’s in the lonely meals people eat when they stop by convenient kitchens as they journey from place to place, the big event-like feasts we put on when we celebrate, or the food we give as gifts to one another to please, nourish, and entertain, food is the beating heart of culture. In the real world, and the virtual.
There are many game worlds that manage to reflect the soul that goes into food. Final Fantasy 15 and its opulent meals – all made by the human labrador Ignis – come to mind, as do the many meals any competent chef can make in Final Fantasy 14. Monster Hunter has known for years that any intrepid explorer worth their salt will sit and dine with friends before heading out on an expedition. And even sitting down with a lonely tin of lukewarm beans has its own romantic charm in Red Dead Redemption 2.
But The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom does it differently. Much like in its predecessor, Breath of the Wild, Nintendo has lavished an unparalleled level of care and attention on the Hylian food of Tears of the Kingdom. Whether you’re slapping together an impromptu skewer to give you a lift before your next Bokoblin skirmish, or pouring your heart (container) and soul into an unctuous stew that’s going to see you to the peak of the next mountain, playing as a chef in TotK isn’t just invigorating… it’s essential if you want to survive.
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