The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. Sebascr12
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    This game, is solid. Yeah one of the biggest problem for my is the final boss is nothing especial but the journey is good.
    The art style is spectacular and the word is deep and very rich in exploration and combat system have a nice mechanics.
    This game is the revival of Nintendo
  2. NickSlyCooper
    Jul 8, 2018
    10
    There is a lot to this game indeed, but really in my opinion the thing that takes the cake is Zelda's big personality. The story didn't need to be good, but Zelda carries Link and Squad.
  3. johnnydegs41
    Apr 4, 2018
    10
    I won't be able to say anything about it that hasn't already been said. I love this game, probably my favorite game of all time.
  4. pLYRETURNS
    Apr 22, 2018
    10
    The legend of zelda breath of the wild is the best game of all time. if you not play the game yet just do it. there is not disapointment.
  5. AeronClayton
    May 23, 2018
    10
    It seems to me that everything about this game is perfect. A flawless design, a pleasant visual style, a simple but exciting story, and especially an amazing and fun gameplay — all of it combined into the greatest game I've ever played. Almost made me sorry that I hadn't been familiar with The Legend of Zelda series before.
  6. mivideojuego
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Es el primer juego que puntuo y aúnque ya es un poco viejo la verdad que no podía empezar por otro que no sea este Zelda. Se ha escrito ríos de tintas sobre este juego asi que lo que yo tenga que decir a esta altura de la copla no va a ser muy relevante, pero creerme si os digo que por ahora es el juego de la Nintendo Switch que más me gusta y creo que tener la consola y no poseer esteEs el primer juego que puntuo y aúnque ya es un poco viejo la verdad que no podía empezar por otro que no sea este Zelda. Se ha escrito ríos de tintas sobre este juego asi que lo que yo tenga que decir a esta altura de la copla no va a ser muy relevante, pero creerme si os digo que por ahora es el juego de la Nintendo Switch que más me gusta y creo que tener la consola y no poseer este juego es de muy mal gusto. Una aventura increíble que te hace pasar hora y hora de juegos sin aburrirte. Muy rejugable y tiene mil forma de jugar todas distintas y todas igual de divertida. Para mi un juego que te haga pasar horas y horas de diversión, que permita crear soluciones imaginativas, para mi es un juego de 10.… Expand
  7. Razorblade
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Creativity to the extreme! Nintendo once again to congratulate for innovation!!!
  8. rachillustrate
    Jul 9, 2018
    10
    Breath of the Wild not only feels vast in the scale of its map, but also in adventure and discovery, having new exciting things to find at every turn. The world is immersive and provides so much to explore. One of the strongest elements in the game are the “memories” you find throughout your journey. These provide back-story, context, character development, and an overall strongerBreath of the Wild not only feels vast in the scale of its map, but also in adventure and discovery, having new exciting things to find at every turn. The world is immersive and provides so much to explore. One of the strongest elements in the game are the “memories” you find throughout your journey. These provide back-story, context, character development, and an overall stronger connection to the world. Breath of the Wild also showcases Zelda in her strongest form, being a far more developed character than ever before in the series. I felt strongly connected to her and her struggle, which provided a more satisfying end-game. Furthermore, the world is absolutely breathtaking, and the character designs are beautiful and bold.

    One mistake I think the game makes is the implementation of breakable weapons. This added unnecessary anxiety as I began avoiding enemies to avoid wasting my best weapons. In such an exploration-driven world, it’s a shame to feel restricted only because of your equipment's mortality. The master sword eases this pain slightly, however, I still completed the game with an entire arsenal of weapons I was too afraid to waste.

    In the end, Breath of the Wild revolutionizes its franchise with THE best Legend of Zelda game to date.    … Expand
  9. 30frames
    Apr 26, 2018
    10
    This game made me feel things I've never felt in my whole life, it's truly a powerful game and I simply adore it for everything it is.
  10. LumberSlicc
    May 23, 2018
    10
    I have never beat a Zelda game, ever. I have been playing Video Games since I was 7 with the original Playstation. Since then I have been to the Playstation 2, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, then to the PC and PS4. I have never touched a Nintendo console unless I was at a friend's house. Come December of 2017, and everyone is talking about the Nintendo Switch. So I pick one up, got Breath of theI have never beat a Zelda game, ever. I have been playing Video Games since I was 7 with the original Playstation. Since then I have been to the Playstation 2, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, then to the PC and PS4. I have never touched a Nintendo console unless I was at a friend's house. Come December of 2017, and everyone is talking about the Nintendo Switch. So I pick one up, got Breath of the Wild, and was blown away.

    Pros:
    -Big open world that feels hand crafted and polished beyond many games coming out in 2017
    -Beautiful cel shading aesthetic that feels right at home for the Switch
    -A massive amount of things to do/content that it doesn't feel like filler
    -Combat and progression fit so perfectly together to make you feel stronger while looking stronger
    - THE PARAGLIDER!!!!! (also shieldsurfing is neat)

    Cons:
    -The bosses (non overworld) don't stand out much from the rest
    -Some places have frame drops (after updates they are less, but still prominent in one particular area)
    -I have been told that all the Zelda games have amazing story, and I feel like the main story doesn't fulfill that void. BUT I will say that the story the world itself tells from the minute to minute gameplay beyond satisfied that issue, just something to address.

    After 115 hours playing on the couch, toilet, work, driving, flying, wherever and whenever, I will always have a love for this game. I now own my own Nintendo console and I have never been happier with a game I haven't had this much fun with since Skyrim.

    In short, play this game please. I am in my second playthrough and I am in love all over again.    … Expand
  11. Loo_oo
    Jul 4, 2018
    9
    9 car ce jeu n'est pas parfait ! L'open world est tout juste magnifique mais pour moi il manque 2 points importants qui ont fait le succès de la série :
    - les dongeons, qui constituent la mythologie d'Hyrule !
    - les thèmes musicaux trop minimalistes (qui se souvient d'une musique de cet opus ? par contre, tout le monde se souvient de la musique de A Link To the Past sur Super NES...)    9 car ce jeu n'est pas parfait ! L'open world est tout juste magnifique mais pour moi il manque 2 points importants qui ont fait le succès de la série :
    - les dongeons, qui constituent la mythologie d'Hyrule !
    - les thèmes musicaux trop minimalistes (qui se souvient d'une musique de cet opus ? par contre, tout le monde se souvient de la musique de A Link To the Past sur Super NES...)

    Ce que j'ai aimé (+) :
    - L'Open World (immense, varié, magique)
    - Les cheveaux
    - La physique exceptionnelle qui devient une référence dans l'industrie vidéoludique
    - La variété des tenues & armes.
    - Le système de crafting

    Ce que je n'ai pas aimé (-) :
    - Où sont les donjons ? Les temples (trop nombreux à mon goût) n'apportent rien à l'aventure.
    - Les armes qui se cassent trop souvent. Du moins, je pense qu'à partir d'un certain niveau d'arme celles-ci devraient être incassables
    - Les musiques "sans saveur"... c'est plutôt fade, vous ne la chantonnerez pas !    … Expand
  12. itshapiro
    May 7, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is overall a really great game. Most of it is awesome, if not perfect.

    The game starts you off in this dark room where a voice is guiding you. She tells you to go pick up this item, and you proceed to the next room which is similar. Then, a tunnel opens and you run outside. The cutscene that follows this is probably the most beautiful version of the game. It gives you a huge pan of the world of Hyrule.

    Now, you are free to explore. That’s one of the best parts about this game. Your just dropped into it, to do whatever you want. This is the games strongest point-it’s exploration. The world is jam packed with things like Korok seeds, and shrines which I will get to later on.

    Though you may not notice it at first, once you talk to an old man, you will realize that you are actually confined. Though, the game does this in a very good way.

    In order to learn the basics, you pretty much do a miniature version of the full game. You are in a fairly large starting area, which fits the theme of exploration. You are tasked by this old man, to go to this think called a shrine. There are many of these throughout the game. Though I do think that these could have been better, they are still good.

    You will end of doing four of these shrines, and then the old man will give you the paraglider, which you can use to jump off of the Great Plateu.

    Now, you’re free. You can do anything you want. Heck, you can even go to the final boss now. But I wouldn’t. Trust me, you’re missing out.

    The old man tells you to head to Kakariko village, to meet someone named Impa. Impa, tells you about the Divine Beasts. Four giant mechanical animals, each in different corners of the map. You are tasked to travel to each of them, Divine Beast Vah Ruta, of the Zora, Divine Beast Vah Naboris of the Gerudo, Divine Beast Vah Medoh of the Rito, and Divine Beast Vah Rudania, of the Goron. Impa tells you that you can learn more from each of the races at each Divine Beast.

    Now, the best parts of the game are definitely Vah Ruta and Vah Naboris. But the main reason that this review is a 9 is because of the Vah Medoh portion of the game.

    Even if Vah Medoh is the first Beast you take down, it is still way to easy, and I feel like this whole part of the game was rushed.

    Also, the Calamity Gabon fight could have been way better, and the Dark Beast Ganon fight was very underwhelming.    … Expand
  13. Kreiv
    May 9, 2018
    8
    Decent open-world game, absolutely beautiful at times but the world feels a bit empty and with non-inspiring monsters. Would also like to have seen a bit more depth to the NPCs and a bit more of these NPCs, the cities often doesn't feel alive in the same way the empty world doesn't either. With that said, there is lots of good in here and the game still had me coming back for lots of hoursDecent open-world game, absolutely beautiful at times but the world feels a bit empty and with non-inspiring monsters. Would also like to have seen a bit more depth to the NPCs and a bit more of these NPCs, the cities often doesn't feel alive in the same way the empty world doesn't either. With that said, there is lots of good in here and the game still had me coming back for lots of hours before finally finishing it. Up close the graphics often aren't that good given today's standard in games, however the views of this game are sometimes amazing.… Expand
  14. DrFriendless
    May 13, 2018
    10
    I bought the Switch solely to play this game, having never played any Zelda game previously, and I don't regret it a bit. This is a beautifully made game - beautiful world, interesting puzzles - and it works very very well in all respects. My only complaint is that it ended, and unlike Skyrim, once it has ended there's not so much to do any more.
  15. Hobaongoc2005
    May 15, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best game i have ever played !. The soundtrack, the plot, the characters.......everything is beautiful… Expand
  16. RemotesGames
    May 15, 2018
    9
    Good game.
    This is not a game it is a work of art.
    I wonder why Nintendo did not release this game before?
  17. BrettSiebenhaar
    May 24, 2018
    10
    I have to be honest, I was never a big fan of the Zelda series. I bought a Switch, not many games available, so I bought Zelda. This game is amazing in every aspect. Huge open world, the music, the animation, everything about this game is charming and fantastic!
  18. Pineapple92
    May 27, 2018
    10
    Definitely the best 3D Zelda game in the series. Breath of the Wild feels like every other Zelda game with its gameplay but somehow manages to feel fresh and new with its massive open world and sense of atmosphere and exploration.
  19. googie1
    May 31, 2018
    10
    Greatest game of all time. The DLC is perfect. The exploration is perfect. Have you even flown mine carts yet? If not you don't know the joys of flying into the castle to defeat Ganon.
  20. rswitz
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    When I bought this game, the cashier warned me that once I start, I will never be able to stop playing. He was right.
  21. Yertle
    Jun 7, 2018
    10
    There is so much to do! Easily over 150+ hours of unique gameplay with an excellent story, combat, side quests, and general beauty of the environment.
    Such an amazing game with very few flaws in my opinion. I would recommend this for any type of gamer!
  22. HectorinSwitch
    Jun 9, 2018
    10
    Really, the best game I had ever played since I was born.
    The graphics, sound and story backgrounds: all these are really fascinating.

    MUST PLAY GAME IN SWITCH!
  23. NinjaMaster
    Jun 11, 2018
    10
    Probably one of the best games out there on switch at the moment, if you do not have this game and own a switch, you need to get it, NOW
  24. MrGreenBanana
    Aug 18, 2018
    10
    If A Link Between Worlds is the best 2D Zelda game, Breath of the Wild is the best 3D Zelda game. The story is great. The music is absolutely beautiful. The dungeons, while not plentiful unless you count the shrines, are very well designed. The characters, including Zelda herself, the Champions, and Link (I guess), are some of the best in the series. And when you consider that the lastIf A Link Between Worlds is the best 2D Zelda game, Breath of the Wild is the best 3D Zelda game. The story is great. The music is absolutely beautiful. The dungeons, while not plentiful unless you count the shrines, are very well designed. The characters, including Zelda herself, the Champions, and Link (I guess), are some of the best in the series. And when you consider that the last original 3D Zelda game was Skyward Sword from 2011, Breath of the Wild is a MASSIVE improvement.… Expand
  25. BOTW
    Jun 12, 2018
    10
    As a casual gamer type of person, I really enjoyed BOTW

    A great feature that I personally enjoy is that you are able to physically feel vibrations through the Switch when you are fighting monsters or carrying certain objects. This is true for other consoles as well, but because I am not much of a gamer, and this is a game that has piqued my interest, this tiny feature makes all the    As a casual gamer type of person, I really enjoyed BOTW

    A great feature that I personally enjoy is that you are able to physically feel vibrations through the Switch when you are fighting monsters or carrying certain objects. This is true for other consoles as well, but because I am not much of a gamer, and this is a game that has piqued my interest, this tiny feature makes all the difference. It immerses you in the game by making it feel like you are the actual character inside of this game, feeling the blows of the monsters or experiencing the weight of a chest that you are holding. Sound effects really add to the aesthetic of the game as well. Such as when Link is walking through the grass, you hear the swishing of the blades, but when he walks across boulders or cement, you hear his actual footsteps. Also, when Link goes swimming, you can hear the splashing of the water as you guide him to the other side of the pond. You also hear the light swooshing of the wind as you walk and run around through Hyrule. The attention to detail of this game is astounding! A unique feature that sets this game apart from others is that the main protagonist, Link, does not speak, but rather, you hear the sound of his breath as it speeds up when you are climbing a wall or his grunts when he fights monsters. The reason behind this is later on revealed near the end of the game. Music also plays a big role in this game. While you are completing certain tasks/missions or just exploring the area, you can hear faint music in the background. The music is most apparent when there are cut-scenes and when you encounter certain individuals/monsters. The score is beautiful in my opinion and I am actually writing this review while listening to the music!    … Expand
  26. Sonypony662
    Jun 13, 2018
    10
    One of the best legend of Zelda games I have played

    A lot of people complain about the items breaking but what the developers intend is for you to try different weapons all across the game making the game have more variety. I find my self playing for hours exploring the beautiful and huge world of breath of the wild. In the game you truly feel as if it is your adventure and you can    One of the best legend of Zelda games I have played

    A lot of people complain about the items breaking but what the developers intend is for you to try different weapons all across the game making the game have more variety.

    I find my self playing for hours exploring the beautiful and huge world of breath of the wild. In the game you truly feel as if it is your adventure and you can choose the path that you want. This makes the player feel a sense of freedom to do whatever they want from slaying Guadians or from just exploring the huge world.    … Expand
  27. Pakon
    Jun 16, 2018
    10
    The Legend of Zelda as it should be! In previous Zelda games you couldn't actually "explore" since the places you could go and the things you could do were limited. This game takes exploration and combat to a new level with outstanding story, music and graphics as always.
  28. Ricdrocr
    Jun 22, 2018
    10
    No Merecemos este juego, tan solo es Hermoso Merece una Critica de 90 como mínimo, pero hay muchos que tan solo quieren verlo venirse abajo
  29. FredSchwen
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    Do you wanna play the most beautiful and largest open world ? then this is the game you don't wanna miss. The game is huge, and yet dense with so much to do in this large, open-world.This game really show the true power of the new Nintendo switch. Breath of the Wild is a hit just like Ocarina of Time did back in its day. This game is essential for anyone and everyone to own and play. IDo you wanna play the most beautiful and largest open world ? then this is the game you don't wanna miss. The game is huge, and yet dense with so much to do in this large, open-world.This game really show the true power of the new Nintendo switch. Breath of the Wild is a hit just like Ocarina of Time did back in its day. This game is essential for anyone and everyone to own and play. I will spend at least 100 hours in this game and you will start over and over. This is the type of game you'll find yourself playing in ten years.… Expand
  30. Yisumi
    Jul 14, 2018
    10
    Excelente juego, mecánicas muy bien elaboradas, el ambiente totalmente inmersivo, la apuesta de un cambio radical es algo a tomar en cuenta viendo el pasado de la saga, si bien me gustaban mucho las mazmorras antiguas esta nueva apuesta también la considero un acierto. en general lo considero una de sus mejores entregas.
  31. SuperStephen
    Jul 18, 2018
    10
    the Best and most thought provoking game that I have had the pleasure of experiencing , the starts a little slow and you may have to invest a couple hours to realize this games potential and I feel like a lot of the bad reviews are from people who simply don’t have the patience for games of this make , the graphics are lovely and really impressive considering the size and detailing putthe Best and most thought provoking game that I have had the pleasure of experiencing , the starts a little slow and you may have to invest a couple hours to realize this games potential and I feel like a lot of the bad reviews are from people who simply don’t have the patience for games of this make , the graphics are lovely and really impressive considering the size and detailing put into the world I was totally engrossed in this game from start to finish there’s always something to do and some of the best moments I had came from wandering around the map discovering the regions and climbing towers it’s so easy to get lost in a real great way for hours off of a whim! This game has it all.… Expand
  32. 5FiVE
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    This is the most impressive game that I have ever seen in my life. I have a time of 205 hours of this game. So I’m pretty sure that I have a good grasp on this game. This is a masterpiece and in my opinion, better than Ocarina of Time. Overall, the game is a great experience and an essential for single player users and people who want to explore a vast world; this is the game for you. EvenThis is the most impressive game that I have ever seen in my life. I have a time of 205 hours of this game. So I’m pretty sure that I have a good grasp on this game. This is a masterpiece and in my opinion, better than Ocarina of Time. Overall, the game is a great experience and an essential for single player users and people who want to explore a vast world; this is the game for you. Even for Zelda old fans, I wish they could see what the series have made up to this date. Thank you for reading my review.… Expand
  33. maniaka
    Jul 24, 2018
    10
    This is the very best game you can buy with Switch! Good job to the devs who made it. Amazing DLC too
  34. 4uror
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    The best zelda that i have played since Ocarina of tIme. It's a masterpiece
  35. WolfLink303
    Jul 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you don't like this game then you suck! first starting up my game, walking out of the shrine of resurrection it was the 2nd best feeling I have ever felt. then at the very end, my blood pumping while fighting calamity Gannon. and the best feeling I ever felt was defeating dark beast Gannon! there are no words to describe this game but it is and will remain for some time, the world's best game!… Expand
  36. solupro
    Jul 30, 2018
    10
    best my like,Ignore the Sony and Microsoft fanboys coming on here to rate it 0 to put the user score down. SAD. This game is a MASTERPIECE. Grow up and appreciate the best games. Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft do not care about you. You are just a random customer, don't be so overly weird and passionate. The Last of Us and Breath of the Wild are the only 2 games I'd give a full 10 out of 10best my like,Ignore the Sony and Microsoft fanboys coming on here to rate it 0 to put the user score down. SAD. This game is a MASTERPIECE. Grow up and appreciate the best games. Sony, Nintendo and Microsoft do not care about you. You are just a random customer, don't be so overly weird and passionate. The Last of Us and Breath of the Wild are the only 2 games I'd give a full 10 out of 10 so far this decade.… Expand
  37. xenoage17
    Jul 30, 2018
    10
    Simply fantastic, my first zelda play, i was mesmerized with game background and so much things to do. Not only the story is simple and delivers a message, but what is most amazing the shrine missions; not a most are very different in what tactics and skills you need in order to clear them. I also loved collecting outfits.
  38. SparX0
    Aug 9, 2018
    10
    A genuinely open world, open world game. There is something to do in every corner of the map and exploration has never been so exciting in every game. The base mechanics of the game just make it so fun to play with and the chemistry engine is so consistent and allows players to take alternate paths and choose how to approach obstacles truly immersing you. Nintendo could have just stuckA genuinely open world, open world game. There is something to do in every corner of the map and exploration has never been so exciting in every game. The base mechanics of the game just make it so fun to play with and the chemistry engine is so consistent and allows players to take alternate paths and choose how to approach obstacles truly immersing you. Nintendo could have just stuck with the general Zelda formula looking at the critics reviews of Skyward Sword but chose to innovate and I think this game will change how we judge open world games from now on. An experience you can't miss.… Expand
  39. JordaoMemoria
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    Melhor zelda já lançando. Mantém a simplicidade mas com diversas mecânicas inovadoras.
  40. RichyKashmir
    Aug 13, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El Juego es una Delicia de Jugar y de ver, esos paisajes Artisticos son hermosos.
    Tambien lo que son las fisicas y mecanicas Innovan a pasos agigantados!
    La Verdad Lo recomiendo.    … Expand
  41. Jacob_Aiden_Son
    Aug 14, 2018
    10
    If you ask me to pick a life game, it's this game.
    I almost cried when I came out of the cave at the beginning and looked down at the hyrule.
  42. Nerayo
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    This isn't a **** amazing game because it's Zelda. It's just a **** amazing game.
  43. Dedus
    May 11, 2019
    10
    If you like the standard open world formula of linear (ish) 40+ hr campaign, cities/villages with tons of (in my opinion often pointless) side content, and (generally empty) wilderness whose main purpose is to create distance between content, then this game is most likely not for you. If you think The Witcher 3 is a flawless masterpiece (I'm happy for you in such case), then there is aIf you like the standard open world formula of linear (ish) 40+ hr campaign, cities/villages with tons of (in my opinion often pointless) side content, and (generally empty) wilderness whose main purpose is to create distance between content, then this game is most likely not for you. If you think The Witcher 3 is a flawless masterpiece (I'm happy for you in such case), then there is a great chance you will not enjoy this game.

    However, if you left that game with an empty stomach however, maybe it was the dragging story, the repetitiveness of the side quests or the unfulfilling exploration, then you probably will love this game to death. No more dragging campaigns- the main story is completely optional and you can go beat the final boss whenever you feel ready. No more copy + paste open world - the entirety of the gigantic 72 km^2 map is handcrafted and breathtakingly full of both beauty and discoveries to make. No more static nature - grass can be cut, trees can be felled and mindboggingly realistic wildlife can be observed or hunted for food. I could go on and on about how much effort that went into making this game so unbelievably detailed, but I think the best way to know what I'm talking about is to give the game a go.    … Expand
  44. ericlolxd
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    It's a pretty cool and fun game I find that it is extremely awesome and epic
  45. 740buckeyehunt
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    So much to do this game. Nintendo always goes above, and beyond with their prized Zelda. It is very detailed, and beautiful to explore. Just beating the game is a massive undertaking in it's self, and the experience is well worth it. There are tons of side quests, and stuff to do on the side. Years after playing the game. It is still my favorite Switch game. I wish it had fishing, butSo much to do this game. Nintendo always goes above, and beyond with their prized Zelda. It is very detailed, and beautiful to explore. Just beating the game is a massive undertaking in it's self, and the experience is well worth it. There are tons of side quests, and stuff to do on the side. Years after playing the game. It is still my favorite Switch game. I wish it had fishing, but cooking was a welcome skill.… Expand
  46. gerardo1988
    Dec 6, 2018
    10
    One word is needed to describe Breath of The Wild.AMAZING!
    The world is beautiful.The game is one of the most fun games I've played all year.I couldn't put it down.The music is beautiful and the game mechanics that allow for so much creativity just blew me away.The only downside is the dungeons and music is not as good as previous titles,but the combat makes up for it.10/10
  47. vitorhugojapa
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    It's probably the best game I ever played.
    Nintendo pushed the boundaries in the industry with this game.
    It's a must play for every person who enjoys to play action RPGs. Because of the fluid movements and gameplay, as soon as you get used to the mechanics in this Zelda game – the other action RPG games will not be the same. You'll will try to climb things in other games, you will    It's probably the best game I ever played.
    Nintendo pushed the boundaries in the industry with this game.
    It's a must play for every person who enjoys to play action RPGs.

    Because of the fluid movements and gameplay, as soon as you get used to the mechanics in this Zelda game – the other action RPG games will not be the same. You'll will try to climb things in other games, you will try to glide to get somewhere faster and you'll remind that the industry didn't get there yet.

    The electricity element in this game, fascinates me. It's incredible to combine water, metal and electricity as a weapon against enemies.

    I hope Nintendo launches sequences of this game, with new maps, enemies, bosses... It would be great to extend this new Zelda experience.    … Expand
  48. frongle
    Oct 7, 2018
    10
    this game is good . ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  49. Chastiefol12
    Oct 10, 2018
    10
    Zelda breath of the wild finally brought back the game style from ocarina of time!!! Top 3 games ever made in my opinion, along with mario 64 and Zelda Ocarina of Time
  50. GreatS
    Mar 17, 2019
    10
    This is an open world RPG Zelda game, and is probably the best Zelda game I have ever played. It is so filled with exploration and discovery, not just location wise, but also in the rules of this world.
  51. ionikinesis
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    definitely one of my favorite games ever, i haven't had so much fun playing around with the mechanics of a game in a long time. this game made me want to buy a switch as well as got me into the legend of Zelda franchise. the art style is unique and has a very interactive world, more so than many open world games coming out in recent years. good game
  52. HarrySatschel
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    One of the best entries in the Zelda franchise.

    One of the most actually open Open World games I've played. There is nearly zero restrictions on where to, what to do, how to do it, and in which order. The sheer amount of interactions between items, abilities, and everything else in the world is incredible. You could play this game for months without discovering everything you can    One of the best entries in the Zelda franchise.

    One of the most actually open Open World games I've played. There is nearly zero restrictions on where to, what to do, how to do it, and in which order. The sheer amount of interactions between items, abilities, and everything else in the world is incredible. You could play this game for months without discovering everything you can do/see.

    In terms of the story, I was especially glad to see Zelda have a more impactful role rather than just being the same old damsel in distress. The nonlinear nature of how they presented the story was also very interesting & meshed really well with the theme of total openness and freedom of choice within the game.    … Expand
  53. Gamers4seasonS
    Jul 23, 2020
    10
    Este Zelda te devuelve a la pasión y la sensación de hace 30 años. Y con esto me refiero a que no juegas por ver la historia o por terminarlo, juegas por jugar a Zelda, sin prisa sin ganas de que termine. Una gozada.
  54. EduSoares
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Nintendo did put all their effort on every inch of Hyrule and made Breath of The Wild the biggest and better Zelda game so far. A ultimate open world experience made for newcomers and die hard fans.

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild it's a true masterpiece. A must-have title for every Nintendo Switch owner.
  55. BryanSakon
    Oct 27, 2018
    10
    Breath Of The Wild is truly a breath of fresh air for the Zelda franchise. You play in an open-world with many different regions with different types of enemies/items to find. I've found myself to easily have put in 400+ hours of game play in the past 6 months. (Be careful not to get too addicted) BOTW puts your resourcefulness, brain, and strategies to the test, from completingBreath Of The Wild is truly a breath of fresh air for the Zelda franchise. You play in an open-world with many different regions with different types of enemies/items to find. I've found myself to easily have put in 400+ hours of game play in the past 6 months. (Be careful not to get too addicted) BOTW puts your resourcefulness, brain, and strategies to the test, from completing mini-dungeons, to figuring out how many possible solutions there are to completing a puzzle or killing a monster. There's content for everyone, you can collect items, slay monsters, explore the vast wild, roleplay, and more. I can't recommend this game enough, the difference between this game and other Zelda games is that BOTW is truly a breath of the wild.… Expand
  56. Reds1496
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado. La ambientación, jugabilidad, música y el mundo abierto en general son de los mejores que he visto. Además, el aspecto visual parece sacado de una pintura, es increíble, aunque entiendo que esto es cuestión de gustos y si usted es una persona que prefiere títulos con aspectos realistas, este no es el juego indicado para usted.

    La historia por otro    Uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado. La ambientación, jugabilidad, música y el mundo abierto en general son de los mejores que he visto. Además, el aspecto visual parece sacado de una pintura, es increíble, aunque entiendo que esto es cuestión de gustos y si usted es una persona que prefiere títulos con aspectos realistas, este no es el juego indicado para usted.

    La historia por otro lado, es cierto que quizás es su punto mas flojo, pero no tanto como algunas personas dicen ya que de manera similar a títulos como los de la saga "Dark Souls" esta se debe ir descubriendo poco a poco y he de decir que con el dlc de los campeones esta se vuelve mucho mas rica y apreciable.

    Sin mas que decir, un titulo imprescindible.    … Expand
  57. Beano12
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Breath of the Wild is breathtaking. It’s amazing in all aspects, I don’t know where to start. It’s just the right difficulty so that casuals won’t be turned down, nor experts will think its child’s play. Great story, expansive map, and a variety of other factors makes it outstanding.
  58. Mandiven
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    Was never a Zelda fan. I heard about the reviews for this game and bought it because of the hype around it. Boy was I not disappointed, this is one of the best games ever played. Easily one of my favorite games of all time and to think it’s on a portable console like this.... amazing.
  59. Andresobregon
    Nov 7, 2018
    10
    This is the best game i have every played, there is endless hours of fun immersive gameplay, good music and much more, this game is beyond amazing and i am glad people feel the same way i do about it, easy 10.
  60. P0K3M0N87
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    I've played a lot of huge open world games and I expected this game to be one of them; I was wrong! This game is bigger, more alive and deeper then i could possibly have imagined. I'm blown away!
  61. HappyJoeShow
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    Legend Of Zelda Breath of the Wild
    Platform: Nintendo Switch
    Tv: 4k Hdr enabled Samsung smart series with 1080p upscale Playtime: 110 hours To summarize this masterpiece I will list pros and cons Pros: 1. Massive open world that feels alive full of secrets and missions 2. Tons of collectibles and Easter eggs that pay homage to previous games 3. A robust and polished physics    Legend Of Zelda Breath of the Wild
    Platform: Nintendo Switch
    Tv: 4k Hdr enabled Samsung smart series with 1080p upscale
    Playtime: 110 hours

    To summarize this masterpiece I will list pros and cons

    Pros:
    1. Massive open world that feels alive full of secrets and missions
    2. Tons of collectibles and Easter eggs that pay homage to previous games
    3. A robust and polished physics engine ragdoll, movment, and rune abilities are smooth and well detailed.    … Expand
  62. Link99
    Nov 19, 2018
    10
    Mejor juego de la historia.
    Ningún otro juego Le supera.
    Le daría un 100000000000.../10 si pudiera.
  63. Brtk
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    This game was to good. Too difficult to describe. Must play on nintendo switch
  64. Asteph
    Nov 27, 2018
    10
    Best game ever, The story, te mechanism, the liberty, almost the game, everything is wonderfull...
  65. goj
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Video game perfection. The ocarina of this generations video games as it reinvented everything the series has ever done (similar to the shift to 3D). If you do not pick this up you’re missing out!
  66. gonzar25
    Dec 7, 2018
    10
    In the starting area " great plateau" there is endless amounts of things to do and it feels huge! I climbed a mountain to find a shrine and it felt like such a journey. I felt accomplishment something you rarely feel on video games these days.
    This has to be without a doubt game of the year, and as my experience with the game continues i feel like it could possibly be the best game ever made.
  67. MCH170
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    This is objectively the single best game Nintendo ever put out. The world is large, lived in, yours to explore. The map doesn't constantly annoy you with side missions like in other open world games and all characters have a story to tell. By the way the lore is awesome and fun to go through. Good Job Nintendo.
  68. ryanrg
    Dec 8, 2018
    10
    this game is amazing,the gameplay is very good, I liked the mechanics, this is incredible, the game is quite addictive.
  69. blackBombz
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Zelda game, and possibly may be the one to go on par with Ocarina Of TIme. Beautiful gameplay, more strategic as the weapons and armour matters. Glad that Link flexes as he's half-naked and Paya's embarrassed. Champions are interesting but honestly, the elements should be water for Mipha, air for Revali, earth for Daruk and fire for Urbosa. Don't mind it that much tho. Pretty neat abilities from Urbosa. The reason this tops Ocarina of TIme for me is that this converges the timeline as it should be. Overall, 11/10 would love again… Expand
  70. Stanix
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    Este juego tiene una primera vez que lo juegas que es inolvidable. El descubrimiento de los hechos, los pueblos, los paisajes, las mecánicas,..., todo hace que no puedas dejar de avanzar. Que el encontrar una nueva montaña y escalarla sea un gozo. Que el encontrar una nueva planicie sea un gustazo de explorar.
    Cocinar, mejorar la ropa, cambiarla de color, coleccionar armas, hacer fotos,    Este juego tiene una primera vez que lo juegas que es inolvidable. El descubrimiento de los hechos, los pueblos, los paisajes, las mecánicas,..., todo hace que no puedas dejar de avanzar. Que el encontrar una nueva montaña y escalarla sea un gozo. Que el encontrar una nueva planicie sea un gustazo de explorar.
    Cocinar, mejorar la ropa, cambiarla de color, coleccionar armas, hacer fotos, resolver las capillas... todo es un gran viaje y una gran experiencia.
    Tras jugar una partida juegas una segunda con la experiencia personal afianzada, y en esta ya te lanzas a por el 100% del juego disfrutándolo de otra manera.
    Y cuando todo acaba consigues el pack de ampliación y vuelves a jugarlo. Y entonces, tiempo después, cuando ya no te acuerdas casi de él, algo te lo recuerdas y empiezas una nueva partida.
    Las físicas están bien resueltas (definiendolo pobremente) y te permite hacer cosas que ni te imaginabas. Los gráficos no son hiper-realistas, pero no es que cumplan, es que son una maravilla. El mundo suena de maravilla y la música, aunque poco frecuente, cumple de maravilla (ese piano que anuncia un caminante te pone frenético cada vez que salta).
    Y, encima, lo puedes jugar en el metro.
    En resumen, una maravilla. Un cambio de rumbo a la altura de Ocarina o Windwaker.    … Expand
  71. Hertoc
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    Is the freedom made game. Is full of great and diferent content, is a game to play all life.
    The design of the world is brilliant. The artificial intelligence is great. Is graphicaly beatifull. The story is great.
  72. ZeldaFanGabriel
    Dec 28, 2018
    10
    This game is a master piece. This was my first Zelda game and I'm still on my 14th run through. By this point it has gotten a bit stale but this is the BEST Zelda game and the GREATIST open world game I've ever played. (I have not played red dead or red dead 2)
  73. Arnar
    Dec 29, 2018
    10
    Best open-world game desing from a game I have played, loved the music, the story and everything about this game. Everytime you play it you find something new.
  74. FishPip
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has beautiful graphics, delightful soundtracks, and there is always more things to do. The whole game breaks the limits of your average game and by far one of the best games Nintendo has ever created.
  75. VG_Alex
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    This is the first Zelda game I ever played. The freedom of the world is beyond my imagination. The diversity of gameplay stimulates my desire to explore the world. The story is simple and the characterization is excellent. It is a well deserved a masterpiece.

    Review of ‘The Legend of Zelda:Breath of the Wild ’ Graphic/Art: 9 Music: 10 Narrative:9 Gameplay: 10 (+0.2)    This is the first Zelda game I ever played. The freedom of the world is beyond my imagination. The diversity of gameplay stimulates my desire to explore the world. The story is simple and the characterization is excellent. It is a well deserved a masterpiece.

    Review of ‘The Legend of Zelda:Breath of the Wild ’

    Graphic/Art: 9

    Music: 10

    Narrative:9

    Gameplay: 10 (+0.2)

    Score: 9.7    … Expand
  76. mcpuddingstain
    Jan 10, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing. Great for all gamers, not just Nintendo and Zelda fans. Massive open world, flawless combat system, and a great story with tons of lore. This game is worth every second of your time. Whether you're just standing there looking at the view and admiring this game's beautiful art style or actually being productive and moving along with the main story. EverybodyThis game is amazing. Great for all gamers, not just Nintendo and Zelda fans. Massive open world, flawless combat system, and a great story with tons of lore. This game is worth every second of your time. Whether you're just standing there looking at the view and admiring this game's beautiful art style or actually being productive and moving along with the main story. Everybody should play this game regardless of what kind of games they enjoy. I'd rate higher than 10 if I could.… Expand
  77. sgtfalcon
    Jan 24, 2019
    10
    If I have to pick only one video game to play, it would be The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This games offers many hours of entertainment.
  78. Batesiebum
    Jan 15, 2019
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is amazing. The world is almost perfect with one of the most ingenious tutorial locations I have ever seen. The world is crafted in such a way that exploration is mandatory, many mountains and trees will block your view which forces the player to seek out natural vantage points such as mountains or towers to map out and find points of interest orThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is amazing. The world is almost perfect with one of the most ingenious tutorial locations I have ever seen. The world is crafted in such a way that exploration is mandatory, many mountains and trees will block your view which forces the player to seek out natural vantage points such as mountains or towers to map out and find points of interest or paths. Surprisingly, this does not make the player stray too far from the path because objective markers show where the objective is on the map, but not how to get there (only for main quest). This further emphasises exploration since it makes the player form their own routes to objectives instead of following a pre-determined path allowing them to make their own adventures and get caught up in various discoveries along the way. Along your travels you can discover any or all of the 120 shrines that contain puzzles to be completed in return for spirit orbs that can be exchanged for your choice of heart containers or stamina vessels, any or all of the 900 environmental discovery/experimentation korok seeds that can be exchanged for inventory space, 76 side quests that can be of collection, extermination, or recovery types that have varying rewards, 42 shrine quests that usually require the player to solve riddles or use small amounts of dialogue to discover shrines (these are included in the 120 spoken of previously), 12 memories that provide more depth to the story and are found in locations around the map, and some other random things . Of course none of this is required, if the player chooses to go straight to the final boss without doing any of this they can though they will likely one hit killed. Combat is also great, the game does not use perks instead it requires the player to learn their enemies attacks and read when you dodge and attack appropriately. Weapons do have attack power attached to them but the fact that your weapons eventually break from use it causes you to experiment with other weapons but also approach each encounter with a plan of attack. There are four dungeons in this Zelda game, but they are not as diverse or complex as previous games. The build up to each one is exciting and really keeps your attention but once inside they all emit the same aesthetic, although the interactive dungeon map is an interesting aspect that could really be a welcome addition to the series the dungeons over all are good but not great,but in no way truly subtract or take away from the overall game. Breath of the wild is an awesome game that everyone should atleast try out for themselves 10/10.… Expand
  79. zamsis123
    Jan 19, 2019
    10
    Gorgeous open world. Fun combat. Intricate cooking system. Unique NPCs. The pros about this game are a mile and a half long. In just the starting are, there are a million things to do. The plot is generic Zelda, but other than that, a near flawless game.
  80. Mafialover
    Feb 1, 2019
    10
    Very good and enjoyable game the graphics are also amazing and you can play it hours.
  81. Asriel6
    Feb 18, 2019
    10
    Es un juego increíble, los sonidos de la naturaleza, la música de los diferentes escenarios y la maravillosa jugabilidad que aporta este juego me ha encantado. Si deseas mucho contenido y varias horas de diversión, The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild es altamente recomendable, lo he jugado 200 horas aproximadamente y puedo decir que es uno de los mejores juegos de la franquicia.
  82. Nothsa1234
    Feb 23, 2019
    8
    Great game, wasn't for me. I missed the scores from previous titles. I also found that Breath of the Wild was very hard to pick up once you'd put it down and that it could be overwhelming at times. The slower paced gameplay is also not for everyone. In general it is a great game which i have a few personal gripes with
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  83. Moltor
    Mar 7, 2019
    10
    Amazing hundreds of hours of pure fun the story is not amazing but its still ok. The shrines are great small distractions. The end and by the way look behind you. (:
  84. Eldarvoe
    Feb 8, 2020
    10
    Playing this game was a magical experience, it's the best action adventure game I've ever played.
  85. LS2019
    Mar 20, 2019
    10
    This is one of the best games ever made. There are millions of positive reviews for this game out there, but all you need to know is that if you enjoy video games you should play this game.
  86. Jeti
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    Best game I ever played in my life. 200+ hours and still have a lot of fun with it.
  87. Derpfishh
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Was concerned about this game being overhyped boy was I wrong its the masterpiece people claim it is and more easily one of the best games ever made period.
  88. linkzin
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    O melhor game do ns (Nintendo switch) Com muitas lutas do nosso querido link #notzelda
  89. Nshshssbs
    Jun 28, 2019
    10
    I love this game it is so unique and honestly that all I have to say I just love the game.
  90. Nowl
    Jul 18, 2019
    10
    Just wow. BOTW is THE go to open world game on the switch. Trust me, you're not gonna regret it.
  91. Bobinator
    Sep 27, 2020
    10
    Breath of the wild is one of the grandest games ever. The scope of this album is far greater than most games could dream of. It's jam-packed with side quests, easter eggs, and shrines.
  92. Sbeve
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Simply the best game of all time, Better than any Open world game. If you're looking for the best game of this generation, Then oh boy this game is for you.
  93. edxtan
    Jun 12, 2022
    9
    The exploration mechanics in Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are so robust that every inch of the world can be reached. There are rewards littered all over the map, so no matter where you go, there's something waiting for you.
  94. Ronnoc
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Graphics: It looks like they took windwaker's graphics and twilight princess and skyward sword morphed into something truly beautiful and unique.
    Plot: The plot is amazing, but I just wish it was less simpler.
    Gameplay: You can explore the world anywhere, any part bc now you can climb anything. It is truly open world. The combat requires you to improvise , and you have so many options to    Graphics: It looks like they took windwaker's graphics and twilight princess and skyward sword morphed into something truly beautiful and unique.
    Plot: The plot is amazing, but I just wish it was less simpler.
    Gameplay: You can explore the world anywhere, any part bc now you can climb anything. It is truly open world. The combat requires you to improvise , and you have so many options to use.
    10/10
    A must play for sure.    … Expand
  95. Swirchc
    Jan 8, 2020
    10
    Better then Ocarina Of Time and that says alot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1!!!!
  96. nochianand
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    This game is everything an open-world game should be. It looks great, it has deep mechanics, it absorbs you in its world.
  97. Richardo1
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    One of my Top five favorite games of all time. Interesting and captivating throughout. Not really a traditional Zelda game though.
  98. Solaris123
    Dec 25, 2019
    10
    Much better than boring Witcher 3 ,best sandbox ever made ,Japan games is the best.
  99. Matieszek
    Apr 24, 2023
    10
    i love this game Simply Amazing. Nuff said. This is the best game I've played in this entire generation of hardware. The game is beautiful, combat is fun, the shrines have been delightful- I'm very, very impressed.
  100. Fabio14
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild is one of the best game of series. One of best game for the Nintendo Switch/Wii u and probably the best game of decade.
    Graphics and story are not so amazing, but gameplay, music and artstyle is spectacular.
    Unmissable for the fan of the series, for the fan of nintendo, for the fan of videogames.
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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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