Look, we all saw Breath of the Wild's DNA plastered all over this one, from the gliding and climbing to the art style. But miHoYo took that blueprint, slapped on some anime flair, an open world packed with content, and a dangerously addictive gacha system. And you know what? It worked. Players flocked to it, spending billions. It’s a masterclass in iterating on proven concepts, proving that sometimes, being 'inspired' is just good business.
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