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Played at the very end of Nintendo’s E3 Direct showcase, the Breath of The Wild 2 trailer both shocked and delighted fans.

The upcoming sequel will follow on from one of the most loved games on Switch, with the original BOTW selling over 13 million copies. This actually makes BOTW the bestselling Zelda game by a long way.

But could BOTW2 sell just as well or maybe even better? The superb trailer suggests it might, and you can read our report on a detailed trailer breakdown here.

Sadly, the BOTW2 trailer (nor any information revealed by Nintendo since) hasn’t confirmed how long we’ll have to wait for the game. However, analysts and fans alike think it may be a while. So, is there anything that might scratch that Zelda itch in the meantime?

Well, because of the overwhelming success that BOTW was, it’s perhaps no surprise that other developers are releasing action-adventure games clearly inspired by Link’s latest outing.

One of these games is Decay of Logos which boasts similar mechanics, a similar world and a similar aesthetic to BOTW and BOTW2. However, the game is set to release in late August for PS4, Xbox, Switch and PC – not just via a Nintendo console like all Zelda games.

The official description of Decay of Logos on Steam reads:

‘Immerse yourself in the world of Decay of Logos and unravel its mysteries. Explore old dungeons, battle unforgiving foes and journey through a vibrant interconnected fantasy realm with your mystical elk companion.’

Decay of Logos is a game that has clearly taken inspiration from the Zelda franchise as well as other gaming greats such as Dark Souls. With the game releasing shortly, players itching for a Zelda fix will be able to try Decay of Logos and see whether it lives up to expectations.

It’s not just Decay of Logos that appears to have taken a page from BOTW’s book, though. Recently, the ChinaJoy conference announced many new games, with one of those games being Genshin Impact.

The trailer for this game gained attention due to similarities with BOTW, with components such as the graphical style and world bearing more than a passing resemblance to Link’s Switch and Wii U adventure.

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However, some fans are not happy about the comparison. Daniel Ahmad (who attended the ChinaJoy conference) took to Twitter to relay what was happening on the show floor. He tweeted:

‘Some fans of BOTW are upset that Sony is promoting this game because of the similarities + they think it’s shameless of Sony. This man smashed his PS4 at ChinaJoy in protest.’

Indeed, an enraged man appeared to smash a PS4 Pro in a bizarre protest against the game. And this man wasn’t alone in his fury at Genshin Impact.

Several ChinaJoy attendees made their way to the Genshin Impact booth to make obscene gestures, all while holding their Nintendo Switch consoles and copies of Breath of the Wild in the air.

It certainly seems as though frayed tempers are leading to some unsavoury acts, but are criticisms of BOTW-inspired games valid? Let’s step away from the protests and consider that question on its own.

Firstly, there is absolutely nothing wrong with being inspired by a particular piece of media and taking that inspiration into your own creative endeavours. Game designers have been inspiring each other for decades and that’s perfectly healthy!

What seems to anger some fans is when a game crosses a line, becoming a ‘copycat’ or ‘clone’ of a particular game. But where inspiration ends and copycatting begins is difficult to say, especially when a game isn’t even out and available to play yet.

When it comes to Decay of Logos and Genshin Impact, fans and reviewers will be able to offer their opinions when they play the finished games.

You can get your hands on Decay of Logos at the end of this month, and Genshin Impact is scheduled for a 2020 release. As for Breath of the Wild 2, you may still be waiting for a while.

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