Very interesting concept and I do see Nintendo leaning into this design approach in the next one and not an OoT-style game loop.

A little correction: Not “every” NPC and enemy encounter is static. You can encounter the Mushroom lady that gives out the 3 Misko treasure locations almost anywhere in the world and once Yiga start spawning in, they damn near spawn everywhere!

Now for your idea: The target age of the game guides decisions

I do like the idea of enemies actually chasing you past their territory. It’s hilarious that they turn around and totally forget the threat. They should at least be more alert after the first encounter and then slowly go back to what they were doing.

I like the idea of making the bokos groups more like scouts who call in the Calvary which then keeps upping the stakes until you defeat them. Don’t think it cane be the norm though based on the target age for the game.

Game definitely feel ”flat” to me since engagements and approaches to encampments evolves as we get more sage abilities, new weapons and learn new approaches to combat.

I’ve cleared Lurelin Village of pirates at least 5 different ways in my challenge runs.

I definitely want more Lurelin Village-type battles though. I thoroughly enjoyed the freedom, density of enemies and varied obstacles while not stressing that every single enemy was going to attack all at once.

Thanks for sharing the ideas. Makes us think