maybe it's because i love Zelda so much but i find it hard to believe people dislike the Breath of The Wild storyline..... like, i know it's all told in the past and that Link takes a "Backseat" in the way that he doesn't remember who he is and has to learn about himself and his friends through memories, but, idk, I think that's a pretty neat storytelling device first of all and i actually really love the story that unfolds
with Breath of The Wild the whole vibe and ambience just fit so well, with Link feeling lost but also curious and exploratory, capturing how it feels to play as Link in such a game. As we learn more about the world, Link experiences more memories, finding out about his own past and previous personality. He learns more about his own burdens, in contrast to the freedom you as the player have to follow whatever path he can take.
I am definitely biased because I'm very character- and relationship-driven when it comes to my favourite narratives, and Breath of The Wild is definitely very driven by the relationships between the Champions, Link, and Zelda. The actual plot being the failure of them all, particularly Zelda, in stopping the calamity is not overly complex but it allows the relationship dynamics to shine through. And, even the relationships are not super complicated either, but for such a vast game I think it tells a heartfelt and intriguing story. It paints a slow picture of Link and Zelda's burdens, the weight of the world on their shoulders, the rifts it caused with Zelda and her family, the support and conflicts among the Champions... I find it very enjoyable, and very well fitting for the feel of the overall game.
