The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Niqualio
    Jun 2, 2017
    10
    I was expecting a great Zelda game, what I got was one of my favourite games of all time. The world is huge and filled with adventures. There are so many things to explore. It is amazing. To me this game is damn near perfect. The only thing that I am not happy with is the lack of dungeon varieties. The dungeons were so good in the past games but this game has the worst dungeons. The wholeI was expecting a great Zelda game, what I got was one of my favourite games of all time. The world is huge and filled with adventures. There are so many things to explore. It is amazing. To me this game is damn near perfect. The only thing that I am not happy with is the lack of dungeon varieties. The dungeons were so good in the past games but this game has the worst dungeons. The whole Zelda formula has now changed for the better. Next time, I'd like Dungeons and I will give this game 11/10 but now I'll give it the perfect 10.… Expand
  2. EvilLinkD
    Jun 12, 2017
    10
    I've played a lot of open world games and RPG: Skyrim, The Witcher 3, Fallout, Assassin's Creed, DarkSouls, Final Fantasy, etc. I have been always a fan of this type of genre and I have enjoyed a lot of these games.

    Also, I am experienced in all the Zelda Universe, though I have played the 3D titles only (OoT, MM, WW, TP, etc) and have never touched the 2D ones (ALTTP, The Legend of    I've played a lot of open world games and RPG: Skyrim, The Witcher 3, Fallout, Assassin's Creed, DarkSouls, Final Fantasy, etc. I have been always a fan of this type of genre and I have enjoyed a lot of these games.

    Also, I am experienced in all the Zelda Universe, though I have played the 3D titles only (OoT, MM, WW, TP, etc) and have never touched the 2D ones (ALTTP, The Legend of Zelda, etc). So, I wanted to play this game without any external influence of the critics nor wanted to spoil the story and gameplay. After 100 hours of gameplay, finishing the story and travel through all the world map, I can state that this can be defined as a MASTERPIECE. Nintendo created a game that reflects a true living world. I got lost within its magic, its compelling characters, the art style (oh! those unforgettable twilights), the dynamic combat, the treasures and yes, the best of all, the freedom that the physics engine provides you. The possibilities are endless.

    Although, I want to clarify that the music is exquisite and synchronizes perfectly with the world, but it is not as great as the music from other Zelda titles. Also, the story could have been polished and could have been defined with a more complex and intriguing plot. Overall, I can state that it is one of the greatest games created of the decade, and I would declare (from my personal opinion) that it is in the same level as OoT, if not higher.    … Expand
  3. coltdogster
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    The most fun I ever had in a video game was when I stepped outside in this game and saw that world in front of me. I've played every Zelda and I'm a superfan. This game.. absolutely deserves a play.
  4. edstead
    May 6, 2017
    9
    This is without a doubt one of the best open world games I have ever played. So many open world games claim to be just that, open world, but still like to hold your hand and guide you around. Zelda 100% does not do that. The world is yours to explore, to take on in any order you please and it feels truly great to be able to do that.

    The combat is fun and challenging, the puzzles are    This is without a doubt one of the best open world games I have ever played. So many open world games claim to be just that, open world, but still like to hold your hand and guide you around. Zelda 100% does not do that. The world is yours to explore, to take on in any order you please and it feels truly great to be able to do that.

    The combat is fun and challenging, the puzzles are everywhere, some are quite simple, others will have you thinking for a while. And as you would expect there's plenty of cool things hidden around the world for you to discover. I love that quests don't just rely on putting a marker on your map, they give you directions and it's up to you to figure it out.

    If you own a switch, you simply have to have this game.

    I can't quite give it a 10/10. More like a 9.5 as it's missing a few small features that I think would really round it off into the perfect game. For example it would be great if there was a GTA/WoW style stats tracker, that could tell you how many of certain enemies you've killed, how long you've spent playing, etc. etc.

    I also think a Monster Hunter style recipe book (i.e. it only tells you a recipe once you've already made it once) would also work really well in this game.

    But this game is already worth its value, and that is set to be extended with some DLC in Summer and Winter. Simply a must buy!    … Expand
  5. mijan
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    Good game but I simply don't see what is so special about this game, it looks okayish, you can see it's Wii U port, framerate is very inconsistent and open worlds games of this scale are maybe novelty just for Nintendo users.
  6. MikeZillaGames
    Apr 16, 2017
    9
    You've probably seen a lot of reviews focusing on the positives of this game. Yes, it's a great game. Yes, I've played just about every single game in the series, and this one surprised me with it's quality and how fresh it felt. So, I figured I'd pick on the game's weaker points.

    My only issues with the game are: -Difficulty: Can vary wildly and spike dramatically in certain places.    You've probably seen a lot of reviews focusing on the positives of this game. Yes, it's a great game. Yes, I've played just about every single game in the series, and this one surprised me with it's quality and how fresh it felt. So, I figured I'd pick on the game's weaker points.

    My only issues with the game are:
    -Difficulty: Can vary wildly and spike dramatically in certain places. You might be breezing through the game only to arrive at the "stealth" section of the game only to find yourself have problems. Thankfully there's only one of those.
    -Bosses: always a staple of the series, but here your most challenging opponents are more likely to be certain regular enemies in the world...some of which, I swear, hit WAY harder than Calamity Ganon himself.
    -Inventory: There's just a lot of stuff to micro-manage here, from clothing to ingredients and so on. Luckily the crafting system is rewarding to fool around with.
    -Combat is excellent, but I feel that breakage of weapons, especially early in the game, is a hassle to deal with.

    Can't think of much else. This is a must own title for anyone with the console to support it.    … Expand
  7. toaplan
    Apr 30, 2018
    9
    Amazing reinvention of the Zelda series and the whole open-world genre. Looks absolutely beautiful on the Switch and the sparse soundtrack is delightful also. I loved the new dungeons i.e. divine beasts, the game's innovative and realistic physics and the cooking system. I liked the shrines too, although more emphasis on quality instead of quantity would've been better, as many of theAmazing reinvention of the Zelda series and the whole open-world genre. Looks absolutely beautiful on the Switch and the sparse soundtrack is delightful also. I loved the new dungeons i.e. divine beasts, the game's innovative and realistic physics and the cooking system. I liked the shrines too, although more emphasis on quality instead of quantity would've been better, as many of the shrines were quite samey. The main quest was a bit on the short side and over relatively quickly. However, side quests, hunting for armor sets and wanting to explore every part of the enchanting game world extended my playtime considerably.… Expand
  8. Seann
    May 5, 2018
    8
    A great game for the Switch and a wonderful addition to the Zelda series- but the end game leaves it feeling empty and bland- even with the DLC.
  9. Erime
    Jan 9, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An absolute beauty. This is an open world game that you can play for hours and hours without getting tired. Everything in the game is found for accident, as you really feel the sense of exploring and curiosity that the original Zelda intended, finding and collecting every material in your path. The graphics are amazing, the open world is beautiful, and the game-play and mechanics are better than anything seen before. The voice acting is not perfect but good for being the first time in the franchise.

    In my opinion, Game of the Year for sure and should definitely pick it up if you’re a Switch owner.    … Expand
  10. badgerryan19
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    This is an amazing game. There is so much to do it's almost overwhelming at points. This is my first Zelda game. Yes get the gasps out now, but I see why this game series is one of the most beloved game series of all time. The story is so awesome and Link is such a badass. The side stories are all rich with story and a blast to do. There is not one dull moment in this game and there isThis is an amazing game. There is so much to do it's almost overwhelming at points. This is my first Zelda game. Yes get the gasps out now, but I see why this game series is one of the most beloved game series of all time. The story is so awesome and Link is such a badass. The side stories are all rich with story and a blast to do. There is not one dull moment in this game and there is always something to do. I literally bought the Nintendo Switch to play this game. Had to pay a little extra plus the game. So roughly $450 for Zelda. And oh man was it worth it. This is one of the most memorable games I have played in a while. Wow! there is already so many great GOTY contenders and this becomes one of them on that list. As long as Nintendo keeps making games like this they will always stay relevant.… Expand
  11. SuperDuck23
    Feb 11, 2020
    9
    Breath of the Wild is a satisfying slow-burn of an open world adventure. The world is very fun and rewarding to explore and the non-linear story adds intrigue to the proceedings. The game is huge, sometimes to its detriment, but when everything gels it is an incredible experience and a true modern classic.
  12. Ensigned
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Best Zelda game ever made. Best adventure game ever made. I am a 38 year old corporate executive and attorney and, to be honest, this is the game that has gotten me back into gaming. I honestly can't believe the level of detail in the gameplay. I have never played a game with this much attention to gameplay detail in my life. Super fun and super challenging. There is so much to explore.
  13. federicodiazb
    Nov 26, 2017
    10
    It has been almost 18 years since Ocarina of Time captivated me like nothing else. Of course I enjoyed almost perfect games like FF7, God of War, Windwaker, Beautiful Joe, Asura´s Wrath and many other legendary games, but this time Nintendo outdid themselves.
    This game got me captive since the moment I turned on the console and after many hours I am still as overwhelmed with awesome    It has been almost 18 years since Ocarina of Time captivated me like nothing else. Of course I enjoyed almost perfect games like FF7, God of War, Windwaker, Beautiful Joe, Asura´s Wrath and many other legendary games, but this time Nintendo outdid themselves.
    This game got me captive since the moment I turned on the console and after many hours I am still as overwhelmed with awesome graphics, sound, music and story as I was 18 years ago.
    Buying this game has made it worth to be a gamer.    … Expand
  14. MichaelDeSanta
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Words aren't needed, just play the game and you'll realize that this is an absolute masterpiece, pure magic.

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is, by far, the best game I've ever played.
  15. danielmmy
    May 6, 2017
    10
    Having put over 100 hours into the game I can definitely say this is the best Zelda game I have played (skipped Skyward). The level of detail and polish of this game is simply unfathomable. Even now, tens of hours after beating the game, I am still discovering new mind-blowing things to do and explore in the game. Masterpiece.
  16. mefzeldernx
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    Reinventar la saga es decir poco, "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" es sin lugar a dudas el juego más revolucionario de los últimos años. El género de los mundos abiertos ha recibido un ejemplo de como hacer una aventura libre y única para cada jugador.
    Las físicas son las principales protagonistas del 10, los efectos de sonido, la gravedad sobre los objetos, la inteligencia    Reinventar la saga es decir poco, "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" es sin lugar a dudas el juego más revolucionario de los últimos años. El género de los mundos abiertos ha recibido un ejemplo de como hacer una aventura libre y única para cada jugador.
    Las físicas son las principales protagonistas del 10, los efectos de sonido, la gravedad sobre los objetos, la inteligencia artificial, el clima son elementos que dejan anonadado una vez que comienzas a experimentar con los objetos. Este es uno de los pocos juegos donde la historia es una de las cosas más secundarias dentro del contenido, es seguro que al aventurarte contra Ganon la curiosidad te lleve a los lugares menos pensados del mapa.
    Sin lugar a dudas un juego esencial si te haces con la nueva Nintedo Switch o tienes la Wii U.
    La versión de Switch es impecable, la jugabilidad es igual en modo portátil como en el dock, aún mejor si tienes el juego actualizado ya que refina el framerate de ciertas áreas que antes presentaban problema.    … Expand
  17. Wake_loms
    Apr 27, 2017
    10
    Exactamente lo mismo que en WiiU pero ademas portatil, sin embargo el juego en esta plataforma puede ser disfrutado por quien sea, la interfaz basica da mucha ayuda pero se disfruta mas en el modo avanzado que no ves casi ninguna ayuda
  18. Locke_Cole
    Jan 16, 2018
    10
    Breath of the Wild dista mucho de ser un juego perfecto, o aún más de ser un juego excelente en todos sus apartados. Su historia es interesante, pero está mal desarrollada, la jugabilidad en los combates es tosca y está poco enfocada. Técnicamente está lejos de la actual generación. Hay muchos santuarios poco inspirados.

    Aún así es una obra maestra y merece todos los 10 que se le dan.    Breath of the Wild dista mucho de ser un juego perfecto, o aún más de ser un juego excelente en todos sus apartados. Su historia es interesante, pero está mal desarrollada, la jugabilidad en los combates es tosca y está poco enfocada. Técnicamente está lejos de la actual generación. Hay muchos santuarios poco inspirados.

    Aún así es una obra maestra y merece todos los 10 que se le dan.

    Varias veces he dicho que un juego no debe ser perfecto para merecer la máxima nota, debe ser una obra maestra, un fuera de serie para merecerla. Y vaya que BOTW es un fuera de serie, antes dije muchos de sus defectos, pero todos quedan totalmente opacados por todas las virtudes de este juego, que son muchas y a la vez pueden ser resumidas en una sola frase: la sensacion de aventura.

    Hay muchos sistemas en este juego, podría diferenciarlos en tres: sistema de equipamiento, de fisicas del mundo, y de cocina. Los tres están tan increiblemente logrados que abruman. No caeré en detalles, que para eso están los gameplays y análisis mas prolongados. Pero solo estos tres sistemas representan un paso hacia adelante tan grande para la industria de los videojuegos que deja cáducos a todos los anteriores. El de Breath of the Wild es un mundo tan amplio y detallado que asusta al pensar en sus dimensiones, no por amplio, no por lleno de cosas que hacer, no por iconos en el mapa; lo es por lo inmersivo, lo inspirado y la curiosidad que despierta para seguir explorándolo.

    Y esa esa la mayor virtud de este juego, la exploración, la investigación, la experimentación que despierta al ser jugado, el mirar al horizonte y pensar en qué hay allá. El ver un santuario desde la parte mas alta de una montaña congelada. Está muy lleno de pequeños momentos que te hacen tener una experiencia como nunca antes tuve en un videojuego.

    Creo que BOTW es una obra maestra que todo el mundo debe jugar, y uno de los grandes de la historia de los videojuegos. En el aspecto por el que este juego apuesta es, probablemente, el mejor de la historia. Y lo digo de manera muy sincera, pues aunque opino todo esto, no lo hago desde el ser fanboy, Mario y Final Fantasy son las unicas sagas de las que me considero fan. Lo digo porque , desde mi opinion, acá ha habido un paso de gigantes.    … Expand
  19. Fezehim
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    Very enjoyable game, massive world with lots to do in it. it's very different to other LoZ games in many ways, some of these better than others, and the frustratingly low durability on almost every weapon alone makes it impossible for me to give it a perfect score (It's a far bigger deal than you'd think), but acquiring all sheikah slate powers at the start of the game, rather than gettingVery enjoyable game, massive world with lots to do in it. it's very different to other LoZ games in many ways, some of these better than others, and the frustratingly low durability on almost every weapon alone makes it impossible for me to give it a perfect score (It's a far bigger deal than you'd think), but acquiring all sheikah slate powers at the start of the game, rather than getting an item in each dungeon means that you can explore anywhere as soon as you've finished the tutorial, that being said the tutorial runs on for far longer than it should do, which can be frustrating when you want to explore the vast world, but once you are free, you are free to explore the entire world.… Expand
  20. preparetosigh
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    I have just completed the first phase of the game (Great Plateau) so I cannot give a truly comprehensive review. However, as someone who has been gaming for 35+ years, I can talk about the atmosphere and basic mechanics extensively.

    The mechanics of the game all feel very intuitive. It takes only minor experimentation to figure out things like combat, exploration, and cooking. The    I have just completed the first phase of the game (Great Plateau) so I cannot give a truly comprehensive review. However, as someone who has been gaming for 35+ years, I can talk about the atmosphere and basic mechanics extensively.

    The mechanics of the game all feel very intuitive. It takes only minor experimentation to figure out things like combat, exploration, and cooking. The open world feel of the game is pretty spot on, with emphasis on exploration and utilizing the highly interactive environment in a very natural way. Trees can be cut down to create bridges, chopped into firewood, or floated in water, boulders can be rolled down hills, boxes can be stacked or broken to pieces, grass can be set on fire, etc.

    All of the old combat tricks are still in play, such as locking on, dodging, blocking with a shield, etc., with a couple of new mechanics thrown in. Link can now parry attacks and there appears to be enemy poise/stamina values a la Dark Souls. For example a shield wielding enemy can have their guard broken after successive attacks. The variety of weapons that Link can use, each class having its own move set, and the necessity of collecting drops from enemies to keep your arsenal full creates a new level of depth to the combat systems. It is refreshing to see the Zelda franchise adopting concepts from other modern 3rd person games that lend a more realistic feel to the world. The fact that you can approach any obstacle from a variety of strategic angles puts this iteration a step above past titles in the series where it often felt as though there was a single answer to any scenario and the developers were funneling you into a set course of action. in Breath of the Wild you take on each challenge in whatever way you see fit, applying your own play style and creativity to surmount them. That is not to say that there isn't a 'best' option, sometimes relying on a trick of the environment, but you can also just rush in with sword swinging and knock some heads around if it suits your mood. Ultimately logical and creative thinking, coupled with keen observation of your environment are your best weapons.

    To address those reviewers that say the environment is empty and devoid of interesting encounters - well that is simply inaccurate. I get the feeling that those players are looking for a more linear progression with set obstacles thrown in their faces with punishing results for failure. That is all well and good, but that is just not the style of game we are given with BotW. Their dissatisfaction is likely tied to their expectation and approach to games in general rather than any failure on the part of the game itself. Breath of the Wild is a game that you should take your time with. Soak in the atmosphere and stop to smell the roses as you journey through this beautiful world. It takes a little more effort on the part of the player to appreciate everything this game has to offer, more like a Minecraft experience than a Call of Duty festival of fire and blood. When I began playing I quite intentionally avoided the first 'plot destination' and spent a couple of hours touring the landscape and finding as many little secret spots as possible. Go hunting, harvest some plant life, light some cooking fires, climb some mountains, swim through some ponds, and knock some heads around while you are at it. I think if you slow your approach down and don't demand that the game present you with the obvious encounters and plot points immediately you will enjoy your journey all the more.

    Now the few thing I am slightly disappointed with...

    The Shrines that serve as 'dungeons' so far are slightly too small/short. One of the absolute strengths of Zelda games have always been the dungeons. The complexity of the puzzles and the way that you have to build upon past solutions to progress through them has always been the most satisfying aspect of the games for me. Perhaps they will become deeper and more interesting as the game continues, but for now they are clever, yet underwhelming.

    The rewards for overcoming the scattered challenges in the world (like camps of Bokoblin) are also a bit underwhelming. Hidden spots that require some clever thinking or extensive exploration to discover often contain a chest with just a few arrows or a mundane weapon of some sort so when I finally get to pop it open I am left with a bit of a 'meh' feeling afterward. Again, I have only really explored the opening area of the game, so perhaps the rewards will become tastier with some more progression.

    I'd like to see some method of repairing equipment that you have found in your exploration. I find that I don't want to use certain weapons at all because I just don't want to lose them for fear of them breaking. Perhaps this will change further in the game.

    In conclusion, with minor complaints BotW is poised to become the top Zelda game and one of the best console experiences ever presented.    … Expand
  21. Yes_it_is
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Don't listen to all the salty zeros from people who haven't even played this game. This is hands down the best open world game I have ever played and I have no doubt it will be the new standard in open world games. You can go anywhere you see and do anything you want.

    First time I have been exited to play a game since I was a kid.
  22. reviewbuddy
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    I'm not about to say that this game is perfect, but it does not deserve the low scores it's being given by a) idiots that don't want the game's score to be higher than their favorite game, b) butthurt fanboys that are upset that they're not playing the exact same game as the last few Zelda games, or c) people that don't understand the game's mechanics and are trashing it for having them.I'm not about to say that this game is perfect, but it does not deserve the low scores it's being given by a) idiots that don't want the game's score to be higher than their favorite game, b) butthurt fanboys that are upset that they're not playing the exact same game as the last few Zelda games, or c) people that don't understand the game's mechanics and are trashing it for having them. Yes, it does have drops in the framerate, and yes, that occasionally irks you, but it isn't that infrequent and it isn't game-breaking. Overall, the game provides an interesting story, a world full of possibilities, a wonderful soundtrack, great graphics, memorable characters, a huge arsenal of abilities, weapons, and clothing, and overall one of my favorite gaming experiences of all time. This game deserves no less than a 9, and it's a shame that people are panning it because it's not like the other ones or because they've only been patient enough to play for a couple hours before making their way to the computers and spamming zeroes.… Expand
  23. Chlawl
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This game is truly amazing. I let myself get a little bummed out by the negative reviews, and then I actually played the game. Don't let yourself get sucked in to their hate. If you want a game that gives you one story quest and 5 side quests to complete before you get the next story quest and 5 side quests, this is not the game for you. If you want a game that you can explore and getThis game is truly amazing. I let myself get a little bummed out by the negative reviews, and then I actually played the game. Don't let yourself get sucked in to their hate. If you want a game that gives you one story quest and 5 side quests to complete before you get the next story quest and 5 side quests, this is not the game for you. If you want a game that you can explore and get sucked in to, this is the game for you.

    In the beginning of the game I felt lost, and I felt like I wasn't clearing the content fast enough to make me feel accomplished. Then I realized how silly that feeling was, and that I had been conditioned to feel that way by every other open world game in the past. This is likely the feeling that all of the negative reviewers are feeling as well, and they just haven't evolved past it. Breath of the wild evolves the genre, and in my opinion is a step in the right direction.    … Expand
  24. giovannilarcett
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 100 years after losing in battle against Calamity Ganon, Link awakens in an unknown room. He has no idea how he got there or who he truly is. Breath of the Wild is the story of this young man recollecting fragments of his memory in order to remember his past, as well as reversing the chain of events that led to the demise of Hyrule. This involves traveling throughout the land, and restoring control over the Divine Beasts, mechanical machines made to combat the evil Ganon. That's the most I can give away before diving into spoilers. The game really sets itself apart from previous Zelda titles in the way it tells the story. You discover the story as you play. While most RPGs are quite a scripted experience, this one stands against the trends, and delivers excellence.… Expand
  25. AppleSnatcher
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best in MY opinion in a long time, this game takes me back to 1998 when I played Ocarina of time for the first time and realized that I really love the Zelda-serie. Breath of the wild is a beautiful game that run smooth and have lot to promise in form of gaming experience. just the starting area is quite big and you can almost go and visit almost everything you can seeThis is one of the best in MY opinion in a long time, this game takes me back to 1998 when I played Ocarina of time for the first time and realized that I really love the Zelda-serie. Breath of the wild is a beautiful game that run smooth and have lot to promise in form of gaming experience. just the starting area is quite big and you can almost go and visit almost everything you can see on the screen. this game is in short a masterpiece that almost every Zelda-fan should play.… Expand
  26. zedd009
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The history of the Royal Family is the history of the Calamity Ganon. Funny, I never knew about this Calamity Ganon before this game but boy..is he terrifying. The game is beautiful, emotion, and most of all...extremely difficult. The difficulty seems to get less and less as you pick up learned abilities, better weapons, armor, etc. But it is without question the most difficult 3D Zelda. Though not as bad as Adventure of Link. I really enjoyed this game and hope you guys give it a chance. Especially the neckbeard Sony fans giving this game a 0.… Expand
  27. gnorfnorf
    Mar 17, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is good. Great. If you have the Wii U (because if you already have a Switch you most certainly have this game) get it. My belief is that someone's opinion is theirs, and it's not anyone else's business to go up in their face and say that their review is based on bias and/or stupid. It's easy to think that this game cheated its reviews by bias, and is actually t r a s h. In this review I will mainly just be talking about the things that lower this game to a 9 for me (I would make it maybe like a 9.2-9.3 but Metacritic hates us). #1 - Weapon deterioration. Now, this would be better if it was like FE, where it shows you how many uses you have left, or if the weapons were better than the plastic Master Sword I got at a costume shop (it's awesome btw). #2 - The final boss. Most of the game has been hard, but the final boss (and the other bosses besides Thunderblight) is easy. As someone who learned how to perfect guard this boss fight was super simple. Maybe if they left out the part where the Divine Beasts lowered his health to half, it wouldn't've been so bad. #3 - So, this isn't as much as a gripe, but just something I really didn't like and thought was a heavily missed opportunity. In the Switch presentation trailer, it had this AWESOME music backing the trailer up and got me super hyped for the game. But sadly, I haven't found it anywhere in the OST. Maybe it's being saved for the DLC in the holiday, but I WISH it was in the OST now. It's so gooood. #4 - y cant u pet doggo he is so cute #5 - Framerates are just annoying. People said it occured only around the beginning area and places like that, but it happened much more than that. Handheld mode doesn't have as much problems, but in places like Korok Forest or Kakariko Village where a lot of NPCs are around, the game chugs hard. And yes, I know the team was alerted of this game being ported to the Switch a year in advance, but maybe a bit longer in development or a patch could make this game a whole much better. And part of it isn't really Zelda team's fault. The Switch is barely able to run a Wii U game because of its hardware, and that's not really the Zelda team's wrong-doing. #6 - Finally, the lack of tunes that we can really recognize and remember was annoying. Besides the main theme, there's not really any other song I can remember off the top of my head, and yes, I know the lack of a lot of music was because of the atmosphere they were going for. Anyways, there aren't a lot of songs like Midna's Lament or Hyrule Field that you can easily remember. If they added the song I talked about in #3 this wouldn't be much of a problem for me. So these are the reasons I didn't give this game a 10. I still think that if you have a Switch or a Wii U (or a good PC, since I heard a Cemu version is being developed), this game is a must-have. Yet, there are some problems that make the experience a bit less fun that of what I had expected. I like this game a lot, and I hope you don't think that a bit of annoyances make me hate this game.… Expand
  28. gonx0
    Apr 25, 2017
    10
    Un juego increíble, que nunca deja de sorprenderte. Puedes tirarte días enteros realizando acciones que nada tienen que ver con la historia principal, pero que aportan muchísimo a la evolución de tu personaje. Sin duda el mejor Zelda, aunque otro tipo de mazmorras más elaboradas hubiese estado genial (DLC?).
    Demasiadas semillas Kolog.
  29. Cordand
    Apr 25, 2017
    10
    - TLDR : Absolutely original, well made, filled with gorgeous details and unique epic moments and gameplay. No other game compares to this absolute master piece.

    I've played *Skyrim TES V* over 1650+ hours... And I've been playing this Zelda a few days, and HOLY SH***!!! ... This game is a master piece, they put so MUCH attention even to the smallest details making this game feel    - TLDR : Absolutely original, well made, filled with gorgeous details and unique epic moments and gameplay. No other game compares to this absolute master piece.

    I've played *Skyrim TES V* over 1650+ hours... And I've been playing this Zelda a few days, and HOLY SH***!!! ...
    This game is a master piece, they put so MUCH attention even to the smallest details making this game feel beautifully perfect.
    I was about to write hell of a long review but I noticed It'd be full of spoilers, so just go and experience all of the greatness by yourself.

    - Don't even bother reading bad reviews, they're just a bunch of people who lack of an adventurer spirit and are owned by their tunnel vision, they haven't even played "similar" games, and haven't even played BOTW (They weren't even able to leave the Great Plateu if they did) what a shame.    … Expand
  30. Ziggy93
    Apr 25, 2017
    10
    One of the closest to perfection game starts that I have ever played.

    The world is immersive and highly interactive. I found there is so much potential creative ways to play this game. Your tools, unlike previous Zelda games, have been designed to interact with the world in numberless ways. I find myself creating new ways to defeat a horde of enemies much later into the game. The    One of the closest to perfection game starts that I have ever played.

    The world is immersive and highly interactive. I found there is so much potential creative ways to play this game. Your tools, unlike previous Zelda games, have been designed to interact with the world in numberless ways. I find myself creating new ways to defeat a horde of enemies much later into the game.

    The story is really impressive. I feel as though they have designed the world to be quite spacious and have an empty and wild feel to it, in a way that you want to explore and discover the story yourself. I rarely find myself wanting to speak to people in game, but this game make sure you feel like very dialogue is a nugget of gold. This could be seen as a negative, but I think it makes it all the more exciting.

    The graphics are great, for me at least they are absolutely fine. However for those that prefer more extreme realistic and hyper intense graphics, you might be disappointed. But they have made huge improvements from previous games.

    The music is also impressive, and I find myself occasionally returning to areas to listen again.

    This game is truly fantastic.    … Expand
  31. Drigaz
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the best Master piece of Nintendo. I played a lot of Zeldas, but this one, is the most beautiful, awesome and brilliant game from Nintendo's hand.
  32. Firefly7
    May 6, 2017
    10
    this game is amazing. the ammount of freaking crap to do is nearly endless, i love the artstyle, the combat is both fun to puzzle through or brute force, and the game makes you feel great and makes your time worthwhile whatever path you take. wanna roll a snowball into a lizalfos camp? sure. wanna grab a metal car and a metal box and magnesis yourself into the sky? sure. wanna figure outthis game is amazing. the ammount of freaking crap to do is nearly endless, i love the artstyle, the combat is both fun to puzzle through or brute force, and the game makes you feel great and makes your time worthwhile whatever path you take. wanna roll a snowball into a lizalfos camp? sure. wanna grab a metal car and a metal box and magnesis yourself into the sky? sure. wanna figure out why this circle of rocks is missing a rock? sure. wanna dance in the middle of a group of confused bokoblins? Why the heck not?… Expand
  33. SomeGuy65869
    May 5, 2017
    10
    if you have a switch, BUY IT.
    If you have a Wii U, BUY IT.
    If you don't have either, find someone with it and live in their home or buy it. I have never played a game like this, every minute of this game is pure bliss. The creators deserve more than the price of the game, I enjoyed this more than every other game I have ever played. I wasn't a very big Zelda fan before this and had    if you have a switch, BUY IT.
    If you have a Wii U, BUY IT.
    If you don't have either, find someone with it and live in their home or buy it.

    I have never played a game like this, every minute of this game is pure bliss. The creators deserve more than the price of the game, I enjoyed this more than every other game I have ever played. I wasn't a very big Zelda fan before this and had never completed a Zelda game, but I completed this one. If someone you know owns it as well, there are so many cool hidden things you can both talk about it's amazing.    … Expand
  34. Omiced
    May 11, 2017
    9
    I have spent over 50 hours in the game, and overall, it was well spent. There is a huge sense of wonderment as you explore the massive world that's rarely achieved by games. Every new area explored feels like a new and unique experience. The game keeps you entertained the whole way through, which is all due to the dense amount of content.
  35. WantedWolf
    May 30, 2017
    10
    The best game I've ever played in my life
    I have gone back to the great plateau so many times. I'm trying to get my dad to play it, cos I think he will love it. Best game ever, but Mario Odyssey might tie with that
  36. FF_CRAFTER
    Jun 1, 2017
    10
    The most freeform Zelda yet, without sacrificing the charm, fun or quality you expect from the series. Nintendo’s finest work since Super Mario Galaxy. One of the best gaming experiences of my life. It's hard to describe in words and I can see why some people would feel very salty about not being able to play this game. Masterpiece.................
  37. Jakurz
    Nov 19, 2017
    9
    This game i amazing.Truly beautiful and easily the best game on the switch so far and i hope it will have a sequel.It rightfully deserves all of the amazing reviews its been getting.
  38. MatthewRock
    Jun 19, 2017
    10
    A great open world RPG, but if you're looking for the story, you will be disappointed. The game packs a punch with great mechanics, nice graphics and a huge open world that is crafted in a way that just makes you want to explore more and more. You will often catch yourself just running around exploring the world, looking around for more korok seeds or shrines, or just spending five minutesA great open world RPG, but if you're looking for the story, you will be disappointed. The game packs a punch with great mechanics, nice graphics and a huge open world that is crafted in a way that just makes you want to explore more and more. You will often catch yourself just running around exploring the world, looking around for more korok seeds or shrines, or just spending five minutes climbing that big mountain just to slide down on a shield.

    This isn't Witcher. It won't make you take tough moral decisions. It won't amaze you with great story. The game is more of a sandbox, which is whatever you make out of it. You can finish the game just after the tutorial. You can try to beat the shrines in the ways creators never imagined. You can defeat enemies in different creative ways. You can collect crickets. You can explore the world. You can fly. You can ride a bear. If you love exploring and if you are creative, this game is made for you.    … Expand
  39. Cesarhawk
    Jul 23, 2017
    10
    Por que será que cuando intento valor este juego con un 10 la página de Metacritic da algún fallo o error... Será casualidad?... O será el poder de los piperos que ejerce gran influencia...

    Así como The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time se consideró y aún a día de hoy se considera una obra maestra alabada por todos los profesionales del sector al igual que por toda la comunidad de    Por que será que cuando intento valor este juego con un 10 la página de Metacritic da algún fallo o error... Será casualidad?... O será el poder de los piperos que ejerce gran influencia...

    Así como The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time se consideró y aún a día de hoy se considera una obra maestra alabada por todos los profesionales del sector al igual que por toda la comunidad de jugadores, ya que fue un portento en todos los aspectos tanto técnicos como artísticos, sentando las bases de como se debe hacer un videojuego realmente bueno y apasionante que transmita sentimientos a los usuarios además de hacerles gozar de una experiencia interactiva completa, enriquecedora, única e innovadora, The Legend of Zelda Breath of The Wild vuelve a dar una vuelta de tuerca a está saga legendaria y vuelve a sentar las bases de como hacer un videojuego de 10.
    Al igual que Ocarina of Time creó maneras de jugar de las cuales los juegos de hoy aún siguen imitando, este The Legend of Zelda Breath of The Wild nos enseña como debe ser y como debe hacerse un juego en mundo abierto con el que por supuesto ahora las compañías utilizarán de inspiración y como referente a seguir.

    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild es una obra maestra única e inolvidable que perdurará en tu corazón para siempre. Un juego que te inundará de sentimientos maravilloso con su belleza, te abrumará con la infinidad de contenido y pequeños detalles hasta tal punto que siempre te parecerá que necesitas más tiempo para seguir jugando. Allí donde vallas encontrarás algo o habrá algo que hacer. Nada es al azar, todo tiene un porqué y tendrás libertad absoluta para ir donde quieras y hacer prácticamente cualquier cosa que se te ocurra.

    Cuidado y mimado hasta el último detalle, con cientos y cientos de horas de juego, The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild con permiso de Ocarina of Time, pasa a ser el mejor juego jamás creado hasta el momento y seguro que seguirá siendo así por muchos años.

    Obra Maestra Épica.    … Expand
  40. wolfie79
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    This is one of the most perfect games I've ever played. Theres a few bad things, but they are so little and also so overblown by the positive that even now I cannot point out one. Other games aren't open world.... THIS is how you create an open world game. And you wont know until you play it. The freedom, the void, the attitude shows through the entire game. The DLC seem like crap though,This is one of the most perfect games I've ever played. Theres a few bad things, but they are so little and also so overblown by the positive that even now I cannot point out one. Other games aren't open world.... THIS is how you create an open world game. And you wont know until you play it. The freedom, the void, the attitude shows through the entire game. The DLC seem like crap though, but I'd gladly throw money freely at this game just to make sure other developers pay attention to how you do it!… Expand
  41. Lemonade1408
    Nov 16, 2017
    9
    Fantastic game, everything you could hope for as a Zelda fan

    It does brake with tradition quite a bit but it doesn't suffer My only two minor gripes, and this stops it getting a ten, are the weapon stamina mechanic where they break after a set use and the fact the main dungeons are only numbered 4 (5 if you count the castle) OofT had 3 then 7 and the end boss But minor gripes as    Fantastic game, everything you could hope for as a Zelda fan

    It does brake with tradition quite a bit but it doesn't suffer

    My only two minor gripes, and this stops it getting a ten, are the weapon stamina mechanic where they break after a set use and the fact the main dungeons are only numbered 4 (5 if you count the castle) OofT had 3 then 7 and the end boss

    But minor gripes as the mini shrines make up for that, the best fun I had was just wondering around exploring, my tip is to buy the expansion as you get a trail mechanic on the map to show where you have already been. The DLC is a first for a Zelda game I cant say too much as the main part of it isnt out until next month    … Expand
  42. Sechan
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    Desde hace mucho tiempo que un juego no me había cautivado tanto en sus dinámicas, tener un mapa abierto donde literal puedes ir a donde quieras y perderte, es algo que se hace inolvidable. A pesar de romper con las características establecidas en los zeldas anteriores, sin duda, Nintendo a logrado respetar y enriquecer su saga. Es completamente recomendable.
  43. Eebrohim
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    I have put over 200 hours into the game and every hour is well spent. From the beautiful open world packed with so many things to do, with the emphasis on adventure and exploration that most open world games seem not leave out, to the new take on the Zelda formula, the game continues to amaze me even to this day. What's even better is that the £17.99 DLC adds hundreds of hours of moreI have put over 200 hours into the game and every hour is well spent. From the beautiful open world packed with so many things to do, with the emphasis on adventure and exploration that most open world games seem not leave out, to the new take on the Zelda formula, the game continues to amaze me even to this day. What's even better is that the £17.99 DLC adds hundreds of hours of more content, especially with the new Master Mode, giving me a reason to re-play the game. My only issue with the game is that I have encountered a glitch with a Korok puzzle that is stopping me from getting that 100% that I deserve!… Expand
  44. SortOfCritic
    Dec 29, 2017
    9
    I think we need more games like Breath of the Wild. Not entirely different from the source, but gives its own spin as to create a potentially incredible experience. Breath of the Wild was that game for me and is my favorite Legend of Zelda video game. The fact that you can climb anywhere gives an overall feeling of excitement, knowing you can go where ever you want. The fact that you canI think we need more games like Breath of the Wild. Not entirely different from the source, but gives its own spin as to create a potentially incredible experience. Breath of the Wild was that game for me and is my favorite Legend of Zelda video game. The fact that you can climb anywhere gives an overall feeling of excitement, knowing you can go where ever you want. The fact that you can fight the villain right off the bat is a testament to how open and free it is. I find myself comparing this game more to Skyrim than Ocarina of Time. And I think that's wonderful.… Expand
  45. KoolWhip64
    Dec 29, 2017
    10
    This game is just incredible. Absolutely mind-blowing. By far the greatest Zelda game, and that's not easy to do. In fact, in my personal opinion, it's the best video game ever. By now, you've probably read a few reviews, and I'll bet you're aware of most of the things that make this game such a masterpiece (freedom of exploration, physics engine, content, cooking, attention to detail inThis game is just incredible. Absolutely mind-blowing. By far the greatest Zelda game, and that's not easy to do. In fact, in my personal opinion, it's the best video game ever. By now, you've probably read a few reviews, and I'll bet you're aware of most of the things that make this game such a masterpiece (freedom of exploration, physics engine, content, cooking, attention to detail in how the world works, ect. If you're not aware of these things, I suggest you read IGN's review). So, since there is a 5000 character limit, In this review, I am going to talk about the points brought up against this game. There are some mixed and even negative reviews here, so I'll discuss their points.

    Weapon durability: Any negative review for this game will almost certainly bring up the weapon durability system. In this game, weapons can break. This is not a new concept, Minecraft is probably the most popular example of weapons breaking in a video game. The main difference between games like Minecraft and Breath of the Wild is how long a weapon will last. In Breath of the Wild, weapons break very quickly. You'll be going through weapons all the time. While in some cases it is realistic, like the fact that a tree branch will break in about 3 strikes, most of the time, weapons break much faster than you would think. A shiny new metal sword will only last you a few minutes in combat. Is this a bad thing though? Absolutely not. You see, the point of this game is exploration. The main point is to explore, and the game rewards you for doing so. One of the possible rewards is weapons. Obviously, there is a limit to the amount of weapons you can carry, even as it is, you can carry an unrealistic amount of weapons, as with most games. So, if the weapons were to last a long time, your inventory would quickly fill up with great weapons, taking away much satisfaction that you would have received for completing tasks or exploring. If you're constantly full on weapons, there would be no reward for many tasks. The game would become incredibly dull. The idea of the weapon durability system is to keep things interesting. Instead of having some cool sword and taking out an enemy camp with it, you might have a club from the last monster you killed, and you use it to take out the scout, then you may pick up his bow and shoot it at someone, then pick up their weapon and throw it at someone else, then switch to your cool sword, which will break as finish off the last guy, and then you are rewarded with a new cool weapon in a chest, along with all your enemies' weapons. This game's weapon durability system is different because this game is different. It fits the game perfectly. It causes you to think, explore, and get satisfaction from the many tasks you will do. There is nothing wrong with it, and if it were to be any other way, it would hurt the game overall. Yes, it is sad when your favorite sword breaks, but people don't realize the implications it would have on the game if things were the way they think they should be.

    Story: Yes, sure, this isn't as major or emotional of a story-wise as some games out there. I think most people complaining about this game's story probably play a lot of JRPG's (Japanese Role-Playing Games), which are always heavy on story. To them, this game probably looks a bit like a JRPG, but it is not. It is an action-adventure open world game. The story probably could've been a bit better, but it is great as it is. It's not your average story. It is about some unknown dude who has lost all his memories, and wakes up in a post-apocalyptic world. You set off on your adventure, and slowly discover, not a story that is currently happening, but one that happened in your past, which you cannot remember. It is a pretty sad story actually. The point of the game is to discover that story at your own pace, then, at the end, resolve it, and repair the damage done to the world. That is all I will say, for fear of spoiling it.

    "Barren World": Give me a break! Please! Trust me, if you see that in a review, just know that that person has certainly either not played the game, or played it in such a way in which they absolutely ignored and missed everything (which the game will totally let you do, due to the freedom given you, you are not forced to do anything). Look online for IGN's interactive Hyrule map for this game, click "marker categories", then "all". It will show you every notable thing there is in the world. That is all that is needed to refute this ridiculous argument.

    Music: I find it humorous that anyone could say that this game lacks good music. For most of the game, there are ambient piano melodies and environmental sounds, which suits the game perfectly, and makes it so relaxing and mesmerizing. However, there is no lack of great musical pieces, go check them out online for yourself.

    So, why on earth are there so many people bashing these things about this game? One word: Trolls.    … Expand
  46. RandomGuy102
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    This was one of the few games this year that made me enjoy gaming. The game offers so many things to do. I played for over 150 hours and enjoyed every bit of it. This game alone is worth getting a switch for imo.
  47. BlooperTanooki
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    Intimidating and nothing like Zelda used to be. Maybe that is why many more people hold it in the highest of regards. Be prepared to die countless times and change your point of view on the franchise if you are a seasoned Zelda player, though.
  48. Timi7272
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    I've been playing the game for 100 hours, so I think I can review it as well.
    Let's begin with the beginning of the game: Your adventure will start in a little cave, where link has slept for a long time. When you go outside the cave, you will see how huge and beautiful the world is. You will also see an old man who is standing by the fire. He will guide you at the beginning. But he    I've been playing the game for 100 hours, so I think I can review it as well.
    Let's begin with the beginning of the game: Your adventure will start in a little cave, where link has slept for a long time. When you go outside the cave, you will see how huge and beautiful the world is. You will also see an old man who is standing by the fire. He will guide you at the beginning. But he doesn't explain you everything, you have to explore the first area for your own. In the first shrines you will get the probably most important items in the game. For example the stasis rune, that you can use to stop the time for almost all objects in the world. Later in the game, also for enemies. An other example is the magnesis rune, to lift up magnetic objects like some chests.
    The tutorial is not long and annoying like in many other games, and the runes that you get at the beginning are gonna help you more than you think.
    The last thing I wanna say, is, that you can really see that the game has been in development for many years. The normal mode (not the hard mode in the DLC) is really well balanced. Only that the weapons are getting wrecked a bit too fast. Especially in the beginning of the game.    … Expand
  49. MootziIsABoss
    Mar 5, 2018
    10
    Absolutely my favorite game I've played in a long time. Nintendo blew this one out of the park. The open world take and redoing the classic Legend of Zelda formula was a crazy risk, but Breath of the Wild passed with flying colors. I absolutely adore this game, it never gets boring.
  50. SlightedHand
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is legitimately refreshing. I know refreshing is such an overused word in the video game reviewing industry, but this game truly is. When I first started playing games 11 years ago, I first played Super Mario Galaxy, a game filled with creative dense environments. However after years of Nintendo Wii, I got an Xbox 360 and just like that I was sucked intoLegend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is legitimately refreshing. I know refreshing is such an overused word in the video game reviewing industry, but this game truly is. When I first started playing games 11 years ago, I first played Super Mario Galaxy, a game filled with creative dense environments. However after years of Nintendo Wii, I got an Xbox 360 and just like that I was sucked into the anti-consumer world of Triple A video games. COD, Assassins Creed, Fifa were all my top games and I was just waiting for each one to come out. And it wasn't until about two years ago when AC: Syndicate came out that I started drifting away. All of these games lacked the creativity, inventiveness and freedom that I really wanted to play with, and it wasn't until I bought the switch just to play this game that I felt that the video game market might actually still be fun. It is exactly like having a cold wet flannel rubbed on your face and then taken away. It is the game definition of refreshing. This game has almost no moments of repetition, every battle, every puzzle, and every bit of exploration is diverse and amazing. The shrines can be a bit of a grind but are still interesting enough individually to stay exciting. It's only if you try to tackle them all in one big rush like I did that they start to blur together. The divine beasts all are amazing, I honestly can't think of a criticism for them. The only point of this entire game that I felt should be changed or just removed completely was on of the Korok Trials which was a trailing mission that was just unpredictable and so monotonous. However that is a ten minute job in a game that was 100 hours for me. This game is revolutionary as an open world rpg as it condenses such a huge amount of mechanics, fights and puzzles into a big, beautiful map. Even the graphics are stunning with what you would imagine a 3D video game version of a Studio Ghibli would look like. This game deserves all the praise its getting and has hopefully redefined all of our opinions of what a Triple-A open world rpg looks like.… Expand
  51. Aus_CriticX
    Mar 26, 2018
    10
    Not perfect, doesn’t have the feel of other zelda games, You get wrecked by enemies randomly , Frame rate can be bad, but my god this game is STILL ABSOULTELY FANTASTICAL, STORY, GRAPHICS ETC ARE BRILLIANT 10/10 AND THIS IS IN MY TOP 10 VIDEOGAME EVER , but still there are better zelda games , but my gosh this is a beautiful as heaven game!
  52. quickarace
    Apr 2, 2018
    10
    Zelda Breath of the wild is such a good game. I had a few frame rate drops when link was attacking a group of enemies. the Frame rate drops aren't that annoying it just slows you down. I think it dropped from 30 fps to 20 fps. Overall I like how the game is so open world because i always think to myself should i fight ganon or should i get all the shrines or finish divine beasts. There isZelda Breath of the wild is such a good game. I had a few frame rate drops when link was attacking a group of enemies. the Frame rate drops aren't that annoying it just slows you down. I think it dropped from 30 fps to 20 fps. Overall I like how the game is so open world because i always think to myself should i fight ganon or should i get all the shrines or finish divine beasts. There is so much things to do in the game which make me rate it 10 out of 10.… Expand
  53. fliflyx
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    The game is one of the most significant I have ever played. Only things that could be improved in my opinion are the music, because there rarely is any, although the sounds of nature that usually surround in the game are also quite atmospheric.
    I spent 90h playing this game already and am far from running out of things to do.
    Great work!
  54. BaconHD
    Apr 12, 2018
    10
    No me gusta tanto pero para hacer media entre tontos que ponen 0 es excelente
  55. yasu_yagami
    May 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. gran juego me encanto mucho el gameplay es maravilloso ojala salgan mas juegos como este le falta un poco de dificultad pero a pesar de eso es maravilloso lo mejor los trajes d e link… Expand
  56. thatoneguy_
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who has capped over 140+ hours of my time into this game, I can say that this game is a masterpiece in it's own regard. First, you can't compare this title to games like Ocarina of Time or Majora's Mask because of how different it is from those games genre-wise. Comparing this game to the last 5 home console entries in the series is like comparing first-person shooters to puzzle games. This game is a callback to the original formula that was shown in the original Zelda on the NES, which I though was great. The game itself has a good combat system and focuses heavily on exploration, unlike the previous linear entries on Nintendo's last three home consoles. You are also given a lot of freedom when it comes to how you want to do things and where you want to go, which is refreshing for this series. There were a few problems (like durability on weapons :/), but I mostly got over those over time. The game's story was not a big deal, as it just gives an almost generic story of good vs evil in the world of Hyrule. The story doesn't go all too deep either, with the cutscenes giving you an adequate amount of information on what is going on. But that isn't the point; Nintendo themselves said "to forget everything you know about the Zelda series", as it is more similar to the non-linear format shown in the original NES title. But despite not having a stellar story, the art style of the game is beautiful and exploring what Hyrule has to offer is really fun. It is a must-have for any Switch or Wii U owner and I would recommend playing it.… Expand
  57. sowestcoast22
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Wow!! This game....this is the reason you buy a Switch. This game is a true masterpiece from the opening scenes and throughout the entire game (DLC included) . I can't begin to tell you how many hours I sunk into this game, but it is truly remarkable what Nintendo did to mold this game specifically for the Switch. And the fact that you can seamlessly take Link on the go, and back to theWow!! This game....this is the reason you buy a Switch. This game is a true masterpiece from the opening scenes and throughout the entire game (DLC included) . I can't begin to tell you how many hours I sunk into this game, but it is truly remarkable what Nintendo did to mold this game specifically for the Switch. And the fact that you can seamlessly take Link on the go, and back to the comfort of your own home puts this game in the pantheons of one of the greatest games of all time.… Expand
  58. Javi1183
    Apr 23, 2018
    10
    Simplemente hermosos la verdad el mundo abierto es una maravilla junto con las misiones,las tribus y el solo hecho que de verdad puedes ir a todos lados, el apartado artistico es impresionante aunque no hace gala de potencia ese tono que tiene le queda perfecto al mundo que tiene pero ¿por que? es muy simple transmite la vida que tiene el mundo en general las montañas etc lo que voy aSimplemente hermosos la verdad el mundo abierto es una maravilla junto con las misiones,las tribus y el solo hecho que de verdad puedes ir a todos lados, el apartado artistico es impresionante aunque no hace gala de potencia ese tono que tiene le queda perfecto al mundo que tiene pero ¿por que? es muy simple transmite la vida que tiene el mundo en general las montañas etc lo que voy a decir es algo que me gusto mucho es que el propio juego te incita a usar tu imaginacion para resolver los puzzles… Expand
  59. yoqsetio
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Why am I not surprised? The Metacritic user score is the single least credible resource to tell how good a game is. Metacritic users are incapable of nuance
  60. Carndolla
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    What an experience, simply amazing. Maybe for the next episode just profoundize a little more about the story.
  61. TheProphet1
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    best game of the universe! never playd better game than this. much more funny then horizon!
  62. MaKSi
    Apr 30, 2018
    9
    I did not think that someday I would love the game with pure game-play. Stunning game, I played 200 hours. I advise everyone.
  63. GlowFire
    May 1, 2018
    9
    Zelda Breath Of The Wild starts with your first mission. This mission took me a while to complete, as I was still new the the controls of the Nintendo switch console. After completing your first quest you unlock some more abilities in the game. I was definitely impressed with the overall quality and creativity of the story the game told just in the first 30 minutes of playing. The cutZelda Breath Of The Wild starts with your first mission. This mission took me a while to complete, as I was still new the the controls of the Nintendo switch console. After completing your first quest you unlock some more abilities in the game. I was definitely impressed with the overall quality and creativity of the story the game told just in the first 30 minutes of playing. The cut scenes are unlike any other Zelda game I have seen and/or played. To get to the final battle , you have to fight your way through 4 dungeons and one boss each for every one dungeon. Getting to each dungeon is very tough, but also fun, and entertaining. Each dungeon has a different style, and different types of challenges and puzzles to complete. there is also a different type of boss each dungeon you enter. Each boss and dungeon correspond to a different element of the game as well. Fire, water, air, and earth.
    Overall, this game impressed me. I would highly recommend this game to anyone looking for a thrilling yet challenging video game experience.    … Expand
  64. robertlop54
    May 1, 2018
    10
    Un diamante en bruto **** juego, los gráficos, la historia, la banda sonora, los personajes, TODO es perfecto en este videojuego. Imprescindible para quien tenga una Switch.
  65. LoomBoom
    May 4, 2018
    10
    Breath of the Wild is one of the finest games I've ever played. I've been a Zelda fan since I was 4, and I've played all the games, but this is the Zelda game I've wanted ever since Wind Waker. The Zelda series was always been fantastic, but Skyward Sword is when I started to realize that the series' formula was reaching its limits and it needed change. Breath of the Wild brought theBreath of the Wild is one of the finest games I've ever played. I've been a Zelda fan since I was 4, and I've played all the games, but this is the Zelda game I've wanted ever since Wind Waker. The Zelda series was always been fantastic, but Skyward Sword is when I started to realize that the series' formula was reaching its limits and it needed change. Breath of the Wild brought the change the series needed. And it didn't just change how we think of Zelda games, but also how we think of open world games in general.

    "The Wild", that's the big draw to this game. BotW's open world is probably my favorite open world I've ever experience. It's filled with life, wonder, mystery, and beauty, and it's up to you how much you want to explore it all. To make exploring this open world even more fun is the tools you have at your disposal. From the start of the game you pretty much have access to all the necessary skills you need. You can jump, run, walk, glide, crouch, and climb, and best of you all, you can climb pretty much everywhere. Not to mention all the skills you can perform with your weapons and shields, you have it all from the beginning. Also shortly after playing, you gain access to using runes that give you additional abilities. Having all the necessary skills and weapons you need right from the start may seem strange, but it's actually liberating. BotW does not hold your hand and tell you how to use everything, you must get creative, learn how to use the environment to your advantage, and adapt. BotW encourages experimentation with your abilities and skills, and while everything is easy to learn, even after 200+ hours of playing I'm still amazed on how fresh everything feels and I never do one thing the same way every time.

    BotW has a sense of freedom that I haven't experienced in any game ever. I can run around for hours pretty much doing nothing in the grand scheme of things, but it's a blast. BotW let's you take your time and explore. You can do any little task you want and complete the game in any order you feel like. You get to decide what type of journey you have. Every time I pick up and play Breath of the Wild it never feels boring or that its over stayed its welcome because you just get lost in its world. Anything that you see you can get to and anything you can think of doing, you can pretty much do thanks to the psychics engine. In this game, the physics engine is absolutely incredible. You'll play around with all the different possibilities you can do with the environment and you'll find interesting ways to solve puzzles and defeat enemies. I find fighting enemies so much fun in this game because I can defeat them in almost infinite different ways, it just never gets old.

    Now, as for the characters, I'd say this version of Zelda is by far the best Zelda we've ever had. She has a great personality and is relatable . Someone who is burdened by her duty and has doubts in herself, but also someone who works tirelessly to achieve her goal. Plus her personality is very fun and sweet, she's extremely likable. Also Link is probably one of my favorite Links as well. He gets a bit of development too (and we even learn why he doesn't talk). His design and personality he gives in any given situation makes him pretty appealing, and he has the most emotion since Toon Link in Wind Waker. I think he's won the hearts of many is probably going to be the face of the franchise for some time, just as OoT and TP Link were. Outside of those two, the rest of the champions are intriguing and full of personality (Revali being my favorite), but we just didn't get to see a lot from them! Also the other side characters aren't too memorable besides some of the Zoras like Sidon and the Gerudo chief Riju. This also means there isn't as many side quests that really stand out. There are some fun ones for sure, but the ones that stick with you, just not too many. The Gerudo side quests I'd say were the most fun and memorable of the bunch though, I really liked the Gerudo region in general. But this game still hasn't been able to touch Majora's Mask with having the best side characters and side quests in the franchise. Wind Waker would be the runner-up.

    The story works for this type of game and I like that you have to piece together everything that's happened, but its definitely not up there with some of Zelda's top stories. The relationship between Link and Zelda and the Champions are definitely the highlight.

    But at the end of the day, BotW isn't that type of game that has a lot of emphasis on characters and story. You make your own journey and your own story, and the focus here is the world and your main objective. The pros far out weight the cons, and the cons are minuscule in comparison. BotW is one of the greatest games I've ever played and it's refreshing to play a game with so much freedom and trust in the player. Its one of the few open world games that keeps its core promise: "open".    … Expand
  66. ZUKHA
    May 4, 2018
    10
    Nuevas ideas que revolucionan
    Una nueva leyenda que sobrevive la prueba del tiempo
    exploración gratificante y adictiva Navegación e historia excelente sistema de combate muy pulido y desafiante La ambientación es muy envolvente La trama es muy buena y está bien narrada esquema de armamento es ingenioso y bien implementado Despierta emociones intensas, de curiosidad, angustia, y    Nuevas ideas que revolucionan
    Una nueva leyenda que sobrevive la prueba del tiempo
    exploración gratificante y adictiva
    Navegación e historia excelente
    sistema de combate muy pulido y desafiante
    La ambientación es muy envolvente
    La trama es muy buena y está bien narrada
    esquema de armamento es ingenioso y bien implementado
    Despierta emociones intensas, de curiosidad, angustia, y asombro
    Diseño magistral en todos sus aspectos    … Expand
  67. Yigit14
    May 4, 2018
    10
    It's not like any The Legend Of Zelda game, but that doesn't make it a bad game, It's actually one of the best games I ever played. And some people don't like open world but I don't actually think It's bad, It's actually good.
  68. Dantemercer
    May 4, 2018
    10
    Simply put , this game is incredible! beautiful design , interesting story and a lot of stuff to be explored. This masterpiece will keep you busy for some time , it made me even want to go back and replay some of the old games ( Ocarina of Time , Majora's Mask ) and even try some other games from the series ( Twilight Princess , Wind Waker ). Money well spent and i totally recommend it!
  69. Grunty
    May 5, 2018
    8
    It is indeed a very good game and the reason I bought the switch from the start. Not disappointed but a bit lost by the open world and the difficulty of the fights (which is not what I'm fond of). I like exploring / discovering things, and I still have a lot to do.
    My only complaint : I properly hate the rain system which is pointless and make you wait for nothing.
  70. mrcnx
    May 6, 2018
    10
    Jesus christ

    This game is MINDBLOWING where do i even begin. I think the biggest pro is that it is just so fun and
    immersive to explore. I litteraly put more than 130 hours in this game and I'm not feeling like putting it down
  71. Emmanuel1243
    May 5, 2018
    10
    Gran juego grandisima durabilidad, muy divertido se siente muy vivo,buena historia, un gran DLC que vale totalmente la pena, no veo baja de fps o de calidad de imagen.Un gran juego de mundo abierto y un gran cambio en la saga Zelda. Me encanto llevo 350 horas de juego.
  72. Kirby6502376507
    May 6, 2018
    10
    This game is just amazing. the story is great, the visuals are unique and look great in they're own way.
    If you have a Switch or Wii U you need this game. I don't recommend getting a switch just to get this game. But if you don't have a switch, you should get one.
  73. KaOoZ
    May 7, 2018
    10
    No hay mas que decir, que no se haya dicho en otros lados, este juego es perfecto en todos los sentidos!!
    Una experiencia inolvidable y uno de los mejores videojuegos que e tenido la suerte de tener y jugar.
    Si cuentas con una switch no te lo puedes perder.
    100% recomendable!
  74. Jaimeastur
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia, una verdadera obra de arte.

    Nunca olvidarás una experiencia como esta y si encima eres fan de la saga zelda... simplemente lo mejor hasta el momento.
  75. feralheart
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    The best game for Nintendo Switch! The story is great, the environment is beautiful and the musics are masterpieces.
  76. Pete112
    Feb 12, 2020
    10
    I usually prefer the easier platformers such as Yoshi and was put off buying this game due the the perceived difficulty.

    In the past, I have always ended up walking away from games in frustration way before finishing but I love this game. I have already put in 40 hours and have loved every minute of it. I do use a few amiibo for food and weapons. While difficult, this game is so good    I usually prefer the easier platformers such as Yoshi and was put off buying this game due the the perceived difficulty.

    In the past, I have always ended up walking away from games in frustration way before finishing but I love this game. I have already put in 40 hours and have loved every minute of it. I do use a few amiibo for food and weapons. While difficult, this game is so good that you care about continuing and dont just walk away.

    Whether you like adventure games or not, you owe it to yourself to give this game a try.    … Expand
  77. LiveAndlEt
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Amazing and probably one of the best games of all time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  78. LoganMaz
    Jan 9, 2020
    10
    There is just one thing to say...

    Without even a close comparison, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the BEST Zelda game in the franchise. Period.
  79. JanieGotAGun
    Jan 12, 2020
    10
    Breath Of The Wild A beatiful masterpiece in every aspect! Game of the decade. :)
  80. Rashidoke
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    one of if not the best game of all time this game has an amazing level of exploration and crafting and the game could be finished in an hour or a hundred
  81. Okuplok11
    Jan 11, 2020
    10
    Love this masterpiece! Amazing experience from start to finish. :) Must play for any Zelda fans or just video game nerds
  82. Greant
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    Probably the (or one of the) best game of all time, idk why it recieves so much hate, just try it and make your own opinion really, if you go in with a clear mind, there's no way you'll hate it! (Provided you like this kind of game)
  83. crazyozelot
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    This is a revolutionary Zelda game and has many great features,combined with the new and different story and gameplay.This makes it a almost perfect or maybe even perfect game.Every game has bugs and so does Breath Of The Wild,but that doesn't influence the score in my perspective
  84. RuberoidUA
    Mar 23, 2020
    10
    Одна из лучших игр из тех что играл. Играю с 1993 года. Приятная мультяшная картинка, отличнейший геймплей, неповторимая атмесфера игры.
  85. Jmocte
    Apr 7, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia.

    Buen lore y mecánicas de juego geniales

    Simplemente es el rey de todos
  86. ColinSparkles
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
    This game was so much fun to play. the game structure allows for each playthrough to give you a new experience. This was a great release title for the switch and will suck you in to its gameplay. The combat uses a bunch of different mechanics which can be used for almost anything. This game will take s around 50-60 hours to complete once if you want the whole experience, but you'll mostThis game was so much fun to play. the game structure allows for each playthrough to give you a new experience. This was a great release title for the switch and will suck you in to its gameplay. The combat uses a bunch of different mechanics which can be used for almost anything. This game will take s around 50-60 hours to complete once if you want the whole experience, but you'll most likely take more if you don't go straight to the finish.… Expand
  87. Valin000
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Defiantly the consoles main selling point, a few hours in and you will understand why, finish the game and place it among the best you ever played, this is a great first step for where Legend of zelda should be heading.
  88. Mako_Solider_X
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Get ready to lose yourself for hours the world is so big and you want to visit every inch of it and are rewarded for doing so. There's so much to see and do you'll find yourself in just one area for hours with how much there is to do in just that one spot. The story is amazing the boss fights are epics there are endless weapons and items to find. Combat is amazing because you fight yourGet ready to lose yourself for hours the world is so big and you want to visit every inch of it and are rewarded for doing so. There's so much to see and do you'll find yourself in just one area for hours with how much there is to do in just that one spot. The story is amazing the boss fights are epics there are endless weapons and items to find. Combat is amazing because you fight your way so many tactics can overcome even the toughest enemies with some skill.The game is nearly Darksouls tough at times to get prepared to die a lot. Such an amazing game stop reading this and go buy it..… Expand
  89. Prime6377
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Not being a big zelda fan i went into this game not expecting too much but after playing almost non-stop since release i can say it is just amazing and totally different to any other zelda i have played.
  90. AntiTemplarGR
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The game is absolutely excellent, and is worth of the praise it receives. I acknowledge its hard to justify getting a new console for one game, but there is the Wii U version to solve that specific issue.
  91. lucianoger
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game is everything any Zelda fan always wanted. Open world, beautiful graphics, incredible history, cool enemy's, and it is challenging in a good way.

    This is certainly the Game of The Year.
  92. hankdog9999
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I'm pleased to say that this is probably the best game I have ever played, There were occasional frame drops but not enough to warrant a big issue, the graphics and visuals are stunning, the world is so overwhelmingly filled with life and is so interactive, I have yet to finish the game, it is through this experience however that I have come to realize the bias in many of the negativeI'm pleased to say that this is probably the best game I have ever played, There were occasional frame drops but not enough to warrant a big issue, the graphics and visuals are stunning, the world is so overwhelmingly filled with life and is so interactive, I have yet to finish the game, it is through this experience however that I have come to realize the bias in many of the negative reviews of this game on this sight, for instance I came across many reviews with negative remarks on the story and that is simply untrue, a beautiful masterpiece (many major gaming critics think so to, and definitely worth the purchase) be wary though it isn't easy. simply put though anyone who score this game 0-5 is kidding themselves… Expand
  93. FaytTheGreat
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Loving every moment of the game. I know it may not be the greatest technical marvel but the art style is phenomenal. Between this and Horizon, we as gamers should be praising these last 2 weeks. Though I do miss a little bit more of a linear story progression Zelda, the way I am able to explore pretty much anything I see is great. The way the game plays is awesome and I'm loving the smallLoving every moment of the game. I know it may not be the greatest technical marvel but the art style is phenomenal. Between this and Horizon, we as gamers should be praising these last 2 weeks. Though I do miss a little bit more of a linear story progression Zelda, the way I am able to explore pretty much anything I see is great. The way the game plays is awesome and I'm loving the small customization options I have with Link. Whether Wii U or Switch, this game is not to be missed by fans of Zelda, open world games or even just people who want to go on a grand adventure. If you aren't playing this or Horizon recently, you are doing yourself an injustice.… Expand
  94. thestuffedone
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    AMAZING game. The negative reviews here are only those who wish to deceive and make the game look bad. Look at the Critics reviews, which are only determined by those who have actually PLAYED the game.
  95. madserj77
    Mar 3, 2017
    8
    **** all you morons who have rated it and not even played it. There are copied reviews here too with different usernames. Why bother? I have only played a few hours but it looks good, sounds great and plays really nicely. Only criticism at the moment is there is a small amount of pop up and patchy graphics that fill in when you get closer.
  96. plop40
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Pretty good game, awesome graphics fon an hybrid console. Never played a 3d Zelda game (only Four swords in Nintendo ds). Awesome gameplay and a lots of secrets to be found, I've been playing around 7 hours now and i really enjoyed the game, i Scored(?) 9 because there's a small FPs drop in Kakariko Village, when Nintendo releases an update to fix that I'll change my review to 10 cause itPretty good game, awesome graphics fon an hybrid console. Never played a 3d Zelda game (only Four swords in Nintendo ds). Awesome gameplay and a lots of secrets to be found, I've been playing around 7 hours now and i really enjoyed the game, i Scored(?) 9 because there's a small FPs drop in Kakariko Village, when Nintendo releases an update to fix that I'll change my review to 10 cause it deserves it :)

    PD: i speak spanish, you will see some mistakes in gramma or words :).
    PD2: I've to check the "spelling" twice for your understanding
    Thanks for reading

    ~plop    … Expand
  97. Ciber
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Pros:

    1.- Huge world to explore 2.- Open world with tons of possibilities. 3.- Full of options 4.- Combat is hard but you can decide how to fight them. 5.- Good art direction, Hyrule looks amazing. 6.- Music is always great when you like Zelda themes. 7.- you can cook your items, craft new stuff and as result Lynk is not always wearing the same green suit. Now you can change the    Pros:

    1.- Huge world to explore
    2.- Open world with tons of possibilities.
    3.- Full of options
    4.- Combat is hard but you can decide how to fight them.
    5.- Good art direction, Hyrule looks amazing.
    6.- Music is always great when you like Zelda themes.
    7.- you can cook your items, craft new stuff and as result Lynk is not always wearing the same green suit. Now you can change the armor, weapons.
    Cons:

    1.- Frame rate drops sometimes and is very noticeable.
    2.- 30 FPS cap
    3.- Difficulty is not balanced, sometimes you feel is a Dark Souls game and sometimes is very easy.
    4.- Weapons broken very fast sometimes.    … Expand
  98. Funkadelia
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I don't regularly make reviews on websites, especially because I've felt pretty disillusioned by very circular video game development for the past couple of years, but man, this has to be the one best games I've ever played, and probably one of the best games ever made. I am so glad I was able to pick up this game, and I can't believe that it's as good as people were saying it was going to be.
  99. AntiTroll
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I had huge expectations of this game and I really wanted Nintendo to come through with the goods on this one and they did. The more I played Zelda BOTW the more and more I loved it, when making my way over mountains and across its gargantuan map I can't help but to stop and stare in awe at things like the sun setting, clouds rolling across the sky, the glow of the moonlight kissing theI had huge expectations of this game and I really wanted Nintendo to come through with the goods on this one and they did. The more I played Zelda BOTW the more and more I loved it, when making my way over mountains and across its gargantuan map I can't help but to stop and stare in awe at things like the sun setting, clouds rolling across the sky, the glow of the moonlight kissing the trees and each detailed blade of grass I pass, the shimmer of the water or the stars in the sky and become completely mesmerised.
    Pay no attention to the trolls who have crawled out from under their bridges to give review scores as low as 0 to try and discredit this masterpiece, regardless this game will go down in history as one of if not THE best game EVER MADE!!    … Expand
  100. jcnba28
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    What can I say, Nintendo has done it again. Now wonder they are still hailed the King of video games 30+ years later. Nintendo has redefined the open world genre with Zelda BOTW. I'm just glad I got to witness this Masterpiece.
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Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 109
  3. Negative: 0 out of 109
  1. GameGrin
    Dec 12, 2017
    100
    Where it takes mechanics from others in the industry, it improves upon them; where it introduces new ones, you slap your forehead in amazement that it hasn’t been done before. Breath of the Wild is development done right, and damn near the best game you’ll play all year.
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  2. Wired UK
    Aug 30, 2017
    100
    Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece.
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  3. Games Master UK
    May 19, 2017
    96
    Up there with the finest Zelda games, Breath of the Wild is bold, liberating, and utterly astonishing. [Apr 2017, p.60]
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