The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – tips and tricks they don't tell you

The new Nintendo Switch title offers a vast world to explore, which can be as frustrating as it is magical. Here are some hints for those about to enter Hyrule

• Contains spoilers about gameplay, weaponry, cooking and more

Breath of the Wild (BoTW) is a huge game, full of exploration, experimentation and mystery. Like no Zelda title has for decades, it eschews handholding and tutorials in favour of encouraging players to find out how the systems work in their own right.

That can be magical when it works, but if you want to go into the game a bit more prepared, here's a few of the most useful things to know when setting out to explore Hyrule.