The Legend of Zelda

There is something to be said about side quests or not even like really a side quest, just something that you do in game that really does flesh out the world. It also gives players the opportunity to think of other weird pointless things that they can do That might add layers of interest and memory to the game. I definitely liken it to when you're watching your favorite show or your favorite movie. Everything's happening around them, but it's still set outside of either what's happening or what's about to happen.