Map towers vs auto map vs no map

[Cloudman]

I actually like the tower system in BotW. It's a marker in uncharted territory and just invites me to go to it, making for an exciting journey towards your destination. Also, the music that plays when you activate it, as well as the camera rotating around showing the overworld is pretty great.

You do make a point that the map revealing itself as you explore is a great way to handle exploring too. I hated wondering around in a dark area of the map and having no idea what's around my character.