I know, I know — "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" is already a pretty difficult game. I get it. But after 50-something hours with the game, that's no longer the case. Hard Mode offers crazy people like myself an option to play more "Breath of the Wild" with a greater challenge than ever before.
So, what's different? Here's how Nintendo describes the new, more difficult setting:
"In Hard Mode, the 'ranks' of enemies in the game are increased (i.e. Red Bokoblins change to Blue), and players might even encounter higher-ranking enemies they wouldn’t find through normal play. Enemies will also slowly recover health in battle, forcing you to defeat them more quickly. They will also more easily spot Link as he approaches them, making these enemies tougher to sneak up on. In addition, floating planks held aloft by balloons will be scattered around Hyrule. By successfully reaching these planks, players can battle enemies and collect treasure."