The realm of Hyrule goes wherever I go. So far, I’ve played The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on a plane, a train, and a bus. It’s usually stuffed — along with the Nintendo Switch — into a suitcase or my jacket pocket. I’ve uncovered shrines while waiting for my daughter’s dance lessons to end, and I’ve climbed gigantic mountains while lying in bed.
The Nintendo Switch, it turns out, is perfect for a massive game like Zelda, letting you get in small moments of exploration on the go, before settling in for a lengthier journey while plopped on the couch. Naturally, the freedom has changed what I want and expect from huge open-world games. Whereas previously I was just fine with playing Mass Effect in my living room, now I want to...
