Mini-Maps are Great, Stop Being Dorks

People complain that minimaps “break immersion”, but to me they always build immersion. This video essay explains why while also exploring the difference between subtle and overt mini-maps. (e.g., Breath of the Wild vs Witcher 3.) Also I don’t actually think you’re a dork. It was just to lure you into my web of content. And now that you’re stuck, perhaps slip into your favorite pair of sweatpants (difficult with the “web” analogy but you’ll manage), and prepare to watch a grown man authentically try his best. Credit: -Bomberman Hero: Redial HD (Jun Chikuma) -Brave As A Noun karaoke (Peareoke) -Kirby's Dreamland 3 Grassland Stage 1 remix (Artificial Ignorance) -Be Thankful for What You Got instrumental cover (FERGUNIZED) -Mother Intro Remake (Rickonami) -I Wish [Remake] Instrumental (EILIO MUSIC) -The Beautiful Graphics of Metroid Prime Remastered (CryWolf Plays) -How to Switch the HUD Mode BOTW (Super Panda Gamer) 0:00 big fancy intro 0:35 minimaps build immersion 1:11 WIZARD’S COMPASS 1:31 you don’t have to look at them, dummy 2:06 minimaps take the fall for bad, bad men 2:58 a cheeky double entendre 3:16 yuck, sincerity 3:33 proof's in the pudding, dog 4:30 SURPRISE JOHN ADAMS 4:44 i love you & bye-bye