That would have been a little too much for me.

With that said, I adore the survival elements the way they are. I'm not that far into the game, but I hope the difficulty remains consistent even as I get more powerful.

Perhaps in the next game, or as a special mode. Add anymore survival features into the game and it may scare casual players away, although I think it would be cool if Link could make or buy a house in the game, so you'd have a place to store all your gear. (Unless.... can you get a house in BotW..?)

You already can buy a house.

I don't think I've found that village yet...

..And I can buy a house in game?!?!?!

I hate survival elements in any game, and BotW is no different.

Yes.

perfect as it is.

maybe drinking (water) in the next one!

That's awesome!!! I can't wait to do that!

I'm torn.  I like the foraging and cooking mechanic, basically as a way to farm rupees.  

I could do without the whole getting cold/hot and dying thing though, just a drag on the flow of the game for me.  Also hate the size of the inventory.  If this was on PC I would mod all that stuff out.  

All that said, I'm happy we have BOTW and it deserves every bit of praise that it's getting.

I think BotW strikes the perfect balance right now, add more and you're constantly "babysitting" your character and it would get in the way of exploration.