10 Similarities Between Breath of the Wild and Past Zelda Titles

Zoras, Gorons, Shiekah, and Rito and koroks All Return

Almost every race that has ever appeared in the Zelda series is present and accounted for in Breath of the Wild. The Goron walk the blistering trails of Death Mountain and show off their manly prowess. The Zora heroically guard the hallows halls of Zora’s Doman. The Rito make their way throughout Hyrule, recounting ancient songs for Link.

Even the adorable Koroks hide in various corners of the map, waiting to be found. And of course the Shiekah play a large role, with their ancient technology assisting Link on his journey. Each race is as deftly characterized as they have been in the past, adding a grander sense of adventure to proceedings.