The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The Master Trials

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  1. Raxumotra
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    My god this DLC is awesome!, The master sword trial is fantastic, hard, challenging and makes you really use all your acquired knowledge throughout the game to really go through it, this is a must have for players of Zelda Breath of the Wild. Please enjoy all video games.
  2. Megafont88
    May 4, 2018
    4
    This DLC was disappointing. They took things that should've been in the base game and turned them into paid DLC. Not only that, but the sword trials are the worst in series history anyway. They were not fun at all.

    Master Mode is garbage that is not worth touching since the base game was already more tedious and annoying than all other 3D Zelda games and most 2D ones. I've beaten hero    This DLC was disappointing. They took things that should've been in the base game and turned them into paid DLC. Not only that, but the sword trials are the worst in series history anyway. They were not fun at all.

    Master Mode is garbage that is not worth touching since the base game was already more tedious and annoying than all other 3D Zelda games and most 2D ones. I've beaten hero mode in past games, but I have no desire to touch Master Mode at all in Botw.

    In short, this DLC is just poor design.    … Expand
  3. Bertoflyingfox
    Jul 12, 2017
    8
    It's great, just a nice appetizer DLC pack until the second one (which is included in the initial $20) that will have the bigger story beats.

    I love the new hero's trail system, it's helped me explore everything and find some wayward korok seeds. Master Mode and Trial of the Sword are great hold-overs.
  4. lightlazer
    Sep 10, 2017
    9
    Despite not being full of new content, this first DLC adds some great excuses to experience Hyrule again. Especially hard mode makes the player rethink most of the strategies used when approaching combat, and make use of the experience previously acquired.
  5. techtronics
    Dec 22, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: The Master Trials is a great DLC! The master sword trial is incredible! In the master mode, the master sword trial is like a nightmare... I love the riddles of the locations of the armors! You really need to open your map and look for it. This DLC is awesome! But I think the pack 2 of the DLC will be more awesome! Great!!!
  6. crazychars
    Jul 12, 2017
    9
    Este primer DLC, es muy bienvenido ya que agrega muchas horas a los jugadores que estaban dejando el juego, e incentiva a retomar un viaje en los zapatos de Link en su nueva dificultad, la nueva mazmorra es muy divertida y se pueden pasar horas tratando de superarla, los nuevos skins son un mimo a la fan base del juego, estos agregados hacen que uno quiera llegar al 100% de completado, loEste primer DLC, es muy bienvenido ya que agrega muchas horas a los jugadores que estaban dejando el juego, e incentiva a retomar un viaje en los zapatos de Link en su nueva dificultad, la nueva mazmorra es muy divertida y se pueden pasar horas tratando de superarla, los nuevos skins son un mimo a la fan base del juego, estos agregados hacen que uno quiera llegar al 100% de completado, lo único lamentable es que el modo HARD deberia haber sido el verdadero modo inicial del juego.
    Es una adición considerablemente buena por el precio, un pequeño tentempie de lo que esperemos llegue a fin de año.    … Expand
  7. rokorky07
    Sep 18, 2017
    8
    Este primer pack que nos trae el DLC de Zelda BotW está muy bien ya que te reengancha al juego aportando nuevas formas de jugarlo y nuevas experiencia. Como fan y seguidor de la saga puedo decir que tanto el Santuario de la Espada como el Modo Experto son las dos experiencias más destacables de este primer pack. Ambas proporcionan un inmensa cantidad de horas de juego y hacen que te entrenEste primer pack que nos trae el DLC de Zelda BotW está muy bien ya que te reengancha al juego aportando nuevas formas de jugarlo y nuevas experiencia. Como fan y seguidor de la saga puedo decir que tanto el Santuario de la Espada como el Modo Experto son las dos experiencias más destacables de este primer pack. Ambas proporcionan un inmensa cantidad de horas de juego y hacen que te entren ganas de volver a jugarlo completo y de volver a descubrir cada rincón del reino de Hyrule. No obstante, no todo lo que se puede decir de este primer pack es bueno, ya que el resto de contenido es muy atractivo debido a la nostalgia que nos proporciona a los más seguidores de la saga ya que tenemos en su mayoría ítems que nos recuerdan a personajes de otros juegos de la misma, y aquí es donde viene la parte negativa desde mi punto de vista para este primer pack. Los nuevos objetos (entiéndase las ropas) aunque te ofrecen tiempo de entretenimiento ya que te dejan pistas de dónde encontrarlas pero has de buscar, luego no proporcionan nada lo cual que empuje a utilizarlas ya que sus efectos al ponértelas son exactamente los mismos que proporcionan otras que ya existían en el juego original, quitando la máscara de Majora que evita que te ataquen lo enemigos, aunque en cierta medida ya esto se podía conseguir comprando en la tienda de Kilton todas las máscaras de los enemigos, la diferencia es que con esta no has de estar cambiándote cada vez que el enemigo es uno diferente.

    En conclusión, para mi jugador diría que tanto el Santuario de la Espada como el Modo Experto son los dos grandes alicientes de este primer pack del DLC ya que el resto de contenido no son más que "coleccionables" que tiran un poquito de nostalgia para los más seguidores de esta saga.

    Mi nota como jugador es de un 8 (Notable Alto), debido a que a mí me ha impulsado a rejugar el título y echarle a este Zelda BotW otras 180 horas más de juego.    … Expand
  8. mac1275
    Jul 16, 2017
    8
    Solid stopgap DLC. The master quest is exceptionally well done and the trial of the sword is the best iteration of the challenge tower yet. This however, is only a small snack of content and most of the features of this DLC feel like they easily could have been part of the original game. Still, some added fun in my favorite game in a long time is more than welcome.
  9. ljvperalta
    Jul 9, 2017
    8
    The Master Trials DLC offers another great way to go back to Hyrule. Trial of Sword is really fun and somehow challenging. Beginning with no weapons or armor you go through levels fighting enemies with limited resources. It requires a lot of strategic thinking and surviving as you go higher.
    The Master Mode is also nice for hardcore gamers or if you want some challenges in the game.
    The    The Master Trials DLC offers another great way to go back to Hyrule. Trial of Sword is really fun and somehow challenging. Beginning with no weapons or armor you go through levels fighting enemies with limited resources. It requires a lot of strategic thinking and surviving as you go higher.
    The Master Mode is also nice for hardcore gamers or if you want some challenges in the game.
    The masks and costumes are also great if you're a fan of the past Zelda titles. The Korok Mask is very useful if you want to find and complete all Korok seeds. The Hero's Path mode is also useful that checks your progress. But this feature should have been included to the full packaged since it can be very useful when starting the game. This DLC pack is actually worth it if you want to play more after finishing the game.    … Expand
  10. Cesarhawk
    Jul 23, 2017
    10
    Nintendo nos trae nuevo contenido para el que ya es el mejor juego de la historia. Un juego perfecto casi infinito y ahora con nuevos retos y desafíos además de algunos cofres sorpresa... Genial!!
  11. sebbe03
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    I thought this DLC was great, i love the trials of the sword, they were designed very well, so worth it And the new armor and masks was also great. (especially Tingles outfit)
    And of course, if you want a good challenge the new master mode does the trick.

    This DLC is worth your time and money
  12. Owb101
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    The Switch is the best console of this generation and the last. An exceptional add-on to the greatest game in the last 20 years. Trials and hard mode add longevity and challenge to a already near perfect title.
  13. Jewbacca1
    Jul 6, 2017
    10
    Look breath of the wild the master trials may not be the most necessary DLC, but the trial of the sword is a extremely fun extension of the masterpiece Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
  14. AhmadAlsumain
    Jul 8, 2017
    8
    This DLC doesn't offer anything new that will make your experience with the game inherently different. Rather, it has few small things that will add more to the game value + few more tools to enhance your experience with the game. I love the new trail mode *thou, to be honest, I haven't finished it*. The new masks add more fun to the game (overall), but again, they do not offer somethingThis DLC doesn't offer anything new that will make your experience with the game inherently different. Rather, it has few small things that will add more to the game value + few more tools to enhance your experience with the game. I love the new trail mode *thou, to be honest, I haven't finished it*. The new masks add more fun to the game (overall), but again, they do not offer something that will blow your mind. The Hard Mode was very challenging at first as enemies regenerate their health, but when you progress in the game and collect new weapons, they are easier to manage. Boss fights are still on the easy side IMO. Hard Mode gives the game a little more difficult, but don't expect something challenging like Dark Souls, for instance, *The trial mode does give you a real challenge though*.

    If you want a new reason to play the game, then I say buy. Otherwise, you may want to wait for DLC Pack 2 to justify the price of the game!    … Expand
  15. MTC001
    Jul 7, 2017
    10
    As a core gamer I felt relieved that Nintendo delivered on their promise of a truly difficult adventure. The Master Mode lets you play the game again, with the same sense of wonder that the original game conveyed. Enemies not only have gotten tougher, they also hunt you from flying Octoroc platforms that also more often than not come with some really useful and powerful treasure you don'tAs a core gamer I felt relieved that Nintendo delivered on their promise of a truly difficult adventure. The Master Mode lets you play the game again, with the same sense of wonder that the original game conveyed. Enemies not only have gotten tougher, they also hunt you from flying Octoroc platforms that also more often than not come with some really useful and powerful treasure you don't want to miss out on. All in all I am enjoying every minute of the new mode, finding new ways to beat the odds and finally having a challenge after the much too easy main game. If you're one to whine because your weapon breaks all the time, this Mode definitely isn't for you but if you are, like me, someone that hoards the best weapons in the game, it's finally time for you and me to make use of them :)… Expand
  16. bound4earth
    Dec 13, 2017
    1
    DLC 1 was just costumes that rehashed set bonuses and features that were left out intentionally due to a rushed launch so it could bolster the switch. It should have been free. This DLC offers some content, but nowhere near $20 worth, possibly $5, but anything more is a slap in the face. They have done DLC right before, this is not one of those times. The motorcycle requires fuel for someDLC 1 was just costumes that rehashed set bonuses and features that were left out intentionally due to a rushed launch so it could bolster the switch. It should have been free. This DLC offers some content, but nowhere near $20 worth, possibly $5, but anything more is a slap in the face. They have done DLC right before, this is not one of those times. The motorcycle requires fuel for some reason, they also decided that the backstory would include almost no backstory even though it is highly advertised. They only add one more heart/stamina upgrade when they should have maxed hearts and given one more stamina wheel. If they had at least done that and added some actual story it would have been well worth the price, but $20 for 4 short videos and a motorcycle is a joke. Main game $60 for at least 60-200 hours worth of gameplay. DLC 1+2 is way less then $10. They also rehash every divine beast boss fight and give you limited gear, even then they are laughably easy. They aren't even trying anymore. How do people rate this so high? Oh right fanboys once again skewering the number to be much higher then they should. Give em a one for trying, but it should have been more like Fire Emblem or Warriors the DLC offers replay-ability and not just cash grabs abound.… Expand
  17. Rob1986
    Jul 5, 2017
    7
    I quickly lost interest in hard mode. The "cosmetic" items are not any more than a curiosity, and the map enhancement is useless for me. But the trials have been really fun so far. They are challenging enough to make you say "hey, no fair!", but beatable. They force you to manage your health and resources much more carefully than is needed for the BOTW campaign, and you get more ofI quickly lost interest in hard mode. The "cosmetic" items are not any more than a curiosity, and the map enhancement is useless for me. But the trials have been really fun so far. They are challenging enough to make you say "hey, no fair!", but beatable. They force you to manage your health and resources much more carefully than is needed for the BOTW campaign, and you get more of some fun aspects like Aerial combat, and fighting in the dark. All of the trials have been good fun, and have re-kindled my interest in the game after having put it down a few weeks ago.… Expand
  18. Dankilicious
    Jul 7, 2017
    7
    To start off The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is quite possibly one of my favorite games of all time and was from the very moment I played it. So with that being said I had very high hopes of this first dlc. There is a lot of things to like about this dlc and all the additions are smart and have great uses within the game but the one thing holding back this dlc from true greatnessTo start off The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is quite possibly one of my favorite games of all time and was from the very moment I played it. So with that being said I had very high hopes of this first dlc. There is a lot of things to like about this dlc and all the additions are smart and have great uses within the game but the one thing holding back this dlc from true greatness is that I can't shake the fact that most of the additions should have been in the game out the gate. In example the new ability to fast travel to custom point and the mask that helps find korok seeds. Having played the game for already upwards of 200 hours I just feel as though a majority of this stuff would've simply been more helpful if I had these tools during my 200 hours of play not after the fact. The hero's path is also a cool addition but honestly after I looked at it once or twice the luster of it was gone. The biggest saving grace of this dlc though is undoubtedly the master trials however. It's undoubtedly one of the best quests in the game with quite a bit of length to it and it features probably the most adrenaline packed fun the game has to offer. Also the masters sword having double power by the end of it all is a great reward. 60 damage isn't the highest dps weapon by any means but given the masters sword non-breakable nature it more than makes up for it. Overall my suggestion for this dlc is that if you haven't played the game at all then you should totally buy this dlc with it for the helpful tools that it allows you to have as you play through the game for the first time or if you really are just that huge of a BotW fan than I recommend it as well. Otherwise though if you have already dumped as many hours into the game as I have I would suggest simply waiting for the second dlc to come along with the new story content and enjoy the whole thing as one big expansion. 7/10… Expand
  19. Algoros
    Aug 6, 2017
    0
    Wow useless timespending
    Never see such a bad DLC before
    - ohh i become a better master sword - wow cool but a never use the master sword in the entire game
    - new costumes with mostly the same properties like other costumes

    This game become the worste on in the complete Zelda history
  20. vgmkyle
    Jul 11, 2017
    0
    See this DLC like you first saw the Switch: Cheaply made and overpriced for what you are getting. Nintendo's practice so far for this system has been a poor and lazy effort.
  21. doodlerman
    Jul 12, 2017
    6
    If you've beaten the game already, the max Master Sword upgrade reward from the Trial of the Sword doesn't really serve much purpose, but the Trial is still pretty fun - albeit perhaps flawed in the sense it forces you to meticulously plan your approach rather than solely challenge your abilities with the game's combat mechanics (like Twilight Princess's Cave of Ordeals did). LosingIf you've beaten the game already, the max Master Sword upgrade reward from the Trial of the Sword doesn't really serve much purpose, but the Trial is still pretty fun - albeit perhaps flawed in the sense it forces you to meticulously plan your approach rather than solely challenge your abilities with the game's combat mechanics (like Twilight Princess's Cave of Ordeals did). Losing everything at each difficulty stage of the Trial is kind of cumbersome, but I suppose that's the point. The challenge is entirely in that you have to scramble (or slowly and stealthfully search) for viable weapons/equipment to use. For most of the Trial you're armorless and opportunities to actually cook meals (with the exception of single ingredient stuff) is after boss encounters, so getting hit is problematic. Stronger enemies may one-shot you, and if they don't, you'll wish you had some hearty meal. I had the most trouble with the Beginning Trials (mainly because of unexpected one-hit deaths), but I breezed through the other Middle and Final Trials pretty darn easily. In the end, I was pretty disappointed. I wanted more.

    The new costumes are awesome, but ultimately even their addition don't warrant the $20 price-tag for the DLC. The other additions to the main game, while useful for learning where you haven't yet explored in the massive map, don't serve much other use other than making things slightly easier (like if you don't have an item necessary for completing a side quest and you need to quickly warp back to an exact spot or something).

    Master Mode is a fun little challenge, but nothing really to write home about.

    I guess my biggest complaint here is the price. None of the additions are bad, but the cost should at least be half of what it is considering what's really available. Fingers crossed for a stronger second DLC.    … Expand
  22. Inuyasha1
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    젤다 야숨1의 초대형 확장판 DLC. 최고임. 오픈월드 3D 액션 RPG의 최정점이 왜 젤다 야숨1인지 다시금 깨닫게됬음. 칠지도 같은 검이 간지나는듯.
  23. ITZZZPERRY
    Apr 18, 2021
    7
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The Master Trials is not for everyone. There’s no new story content, and a lot of the new content is trivial. A lot of the content just supplements an already perfect game. The Trial of the Sword, arguably the biggest part of the expansion, is a great challenge that anyone looking for a tough new experience should definitely try.
  24. Panzidane
    Aug 21, 2017
    6
    The trial isn't bad, but it's too short! C'mon let us see, Nintendo does it because Nintendo dont want to listen "where my DLC? Give my Money back!'". The truth cherry pie coming soon on the next expansion pass.
  25. R7valero
    Aug 5, 2017
    6
    Este pack 1 de la expasión es aceptable. 20 euros por este DLC puede estar bien invertido si el pack 2 de Navidad trae de verdad una buena expansión de la historia.
    Lo que trae de momento es decente, pero no para tirar cohetes. Por ejemplo, las funciones del mapa y el traslador automático deberían ser gratuitos. Me parece interesante que las vestimentas haya que encontrarlas, así se echa    Este pack 1 de la expasión es aceptable. 20 euros por este DLC puede estar bien invertido si el pack 2 de Navidad trae de verdad una buena expansión de la historia.
    Lo que trae de momento es decente, pero no para tirar cohetes. Por ejemplo, las funciones del mapa y el traslador automático deberían ser gratuitos. Me parece interesante que las vestimentas haya que encontrarlas, así se echa varias horas en encontrarlas, aunque en realidad no son necesarias para la aventuras, con más bien coleccionables. Sin ninguna duda, el santuario de la espada es lo mejor que trae. Es desafiante y yo al menos me he picado mucho. Recuerda mucho al inicio del juego, de empezar sin nada y luchar con mucho cuidado, aunque con la experiencia de ya saber pelear. Esta parte la considero interesante. En definitiva, le daría el 6 porque sé que en Navidad traerán una buena expansión que le añadiría bastantes horas más al juego. Si no fuera por eso sería un 5 seguramente.    … Expand
  26. FairyWind
    Aug 8, 2017
    9
    I give it 9 points because I think people would defo like it. The world is huge, and I like the graphics.
    But this is just not a gameplay for me, and that's probably more personal than anything else.
    If you like games where you have to find your own food and cook it together and figure out how to not freeze to death or finding your own clothes, then I'd definitely recommend it, but my    I give it 9 points because I think people would defo like it. The world is huge, and I like the graphics.
    But this is just not a gameplay for me, and that's probably more personal than anything else.
    If you like games where you have to find your own food and cook it together and figure out how to not freeze to death or finding your own clothes, then I'd definitely recommend it, but my patients left after 1 hr of playing. I like Harvest Moon Games, where you have to make your own food too, but it's easier. :P    … Expand
  27. Charles_Snippy
    Nov 7, 2017
    10
    this DLC doesn't really contain that much content. but the extra content you get is worth it. the extra clothing you get are really cool and finding them was really fun. the trial of the sword was an amazing little "dungeon" in itself, being able to unlock the true power of the master sword was both challenging and enjoyable! the master mode was a fun alternative to the normal mode. Lastthis DLC doesn't really contain that much content. but the extra content you get is worth it. the extra clothing you get are really cool and finding them was really fun. the trial of the sword was an amazing little "dungeon" in itself, being able to unlock the true power of the master sword was both challenging and enjoyable! the master mode was a fun alternative to the normal mode. Last but not least the hero's path mode was also really cool, being able to see every step of your journey was pretty awesome.

    I totally recommend this DLC    … Expand
  28. tobiaschan
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    The master sword trial is incredible! In the master mode, the master sword trial is like a nightmare... I love the riddles of the locations of the armors! You really need to open your map and look for it. This DLC is awesome! But I think the pack 2 of the DLC will be more awesome.
  29. Inuyasha17
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played.
    Perhaps Zelda's legendary wild breath is the best game in human history.
    Action, Hit, Parring, Open World, RPG It's all imaginary. I actually feel like I'm going on a trip in a game. I can do everything I want to do in this game. Shigeru Miyamoto, he is the god of games. I envy Japan for making games so well. Zelda's legendary rough breathing    This is the best game I've ever played.
    Perhaps Zelda's legendary wild breath is the best game in human history.
    Action, Hit, Parring, Open World, RPG It's all imaginary.
    I actually feel like I'm going on a trip in a game.
    I can do everything I want to do in this game.
    Shigeru Miyamoto, he is the god of games.
    I envy Japan for making games so well.
    Zelda's legendary rough breathing character was cute.
    Nexus, the Kingdom of the Winds, Blade & Soul, Ookami, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, it was like watching online.
    Action and batting sense are no less than those of Sekiro Shadows Die Twice, Ghost of Tsushima and Nih.    … Expand
  30. eeveegms
    Aug 7, 2020
    8
    It is a fun DLC to play if you are bored, or if you already completed the game
  31. ByMarcs
    Oct 22, 2020
    9
    Expansión buena que añade varias cosas. Lo único malo es el alto coste (dinero) que cuesta.
  32. ZoteTheMighty
    Jun 13, 2023
    10
    This DLC brings up to this already prefect game something that I personally really appreciated : difficulty. With master mode or the trials of the sword, we encounter a new challenge to face, and it's damn hard, but it feels good to do. The lack of difficulty was the only thing I could blame about botw, and it's now fixed.
  33. Xytrophico
    Aug 6, 2023
    9
    The DLC 1 pack is very good, especially for people that have played Breath of the Wild in normal mode for 400 hours, and are very into the combat mechanics of the game. It's perfectly challenging for intermediate and advanced players out there. Master Mode essentially becomes your main file in the end, and your normal mode file becomes this thing you can just aimlessly do whatever in.The DLC 1 pack is very good, especially for people that have played Breath of the Wild in normal mode for 400 hours, and are very into the combat mechanics of the game. It's perfectly challenging for intermediate and advanced players out there. Master Mode essentially becomes your main file in the end, and your normal mode file becomes this thing you can just aimlessly do whatever in. Master Mode basically just makes every enemy a tier up (red => blue, silver => gold etc.), allows them to regenerate health over time, adds these floating platforms all over the place with small treasures on, removes the anti-one-hit mechanic, and makes certain timings harder, like flurry rushes. The Trial of the Sword in normal mode isn't too much of a pain to do, but can be slightly frustrating at times, if you don't have all of the shrines. In Master Mode, however, OH MY GOD. It's extremely difficult, and almost unbalanced. I just barely scraped through, but came out the other side with a completely different view on how difficult BotW could be. Highly recommend, 9/10!… Expand

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#61 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#48 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Aug 24, 2017
    80
    The experience that it offers is so different that I'm fine taking the plunge on it. Add to that the fun challenges in the Trial of the Sword and this pack immediately heads back in the right direction. [Issue #29, p. 18]
  2. Gaming Age
    Aug 4, 2017
    100
    All in all, this initial DLC pack is worth picking up, especially if you’re still toying around with Breath of the Wild. Granted, the next story focused pack is probably the more hotly anticipated of the two, but the gameplay features, additional difficulty, and the Trial of the Sword challenge are nothing to scoff at here. Definitely pick this up, it’s well worth the asking price.
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  3. GamingTrend
    Jul 17, 2017
    80
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’s first DLC pack, while not essential, tremendously capitalizes on the game’s fantastic mechanics.
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