The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. PastelGoldBabe
    Dec 22, 2019
    10
    I am not a big fan of long games or of fighting or of bosses or what most of most video games are like. Although that’s what this game has, I am very content with doing side quests, walking around looking for food, cooking said food, riding my horse, buying and selling things. Doing that is very relaxing and fun. Traveling from town to town whether it’s by food, horse or by beaming thereI am not a big fan of long games or of fighting or of bosses or what most of most video games are like. Although that’s what this game has, I am very content with doing side quests, walking around looking for food, cooking said food, riding my horse, buying and selling things. Doing that is very relaxing and fun. Traveling from town to town whether it’s by food, horse or by beaming there is a lot of fun. I never fought a boss and usually run pass any enemies who will eventually stop chasing you. I only fight easy enemies if they have stuff I want. So if you’re not into fighting (which this game has a lot of) you can still get away with doing very little fighting. There are a lot of other things besides fighting that you can do at a relaxing pace. This game is super long, lots of land to cover, lots of temples/puzzles to solve but definitely worth the price. Also the soundtrack and the graphics on this game is spectacular.… Expand
  2. Gtroler
    Dec 23, 2019
    10
    Dieses Spiel ist einfach ein Meisterwerk da sie so viele Dinge richtig gemacht haben.
  3. MikeNikes
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My number 1 hiccup with a 10 star review is your house. 3 weapon/bow/shield slots? No more and nothing else?! Extremely ridiculous. I was hoping the expansion would extend this inventory but unfortunately not. I feel the game is just difficult enough. What I would change is the durability of just about everything, but more importantly the weapons. Numerous times I've used multiple weapons to get a weapon out of a chest or off an enemy and no matter what it wasn't worth it because the weapon breaks on one silver/gold enemy.… Expand
  4. Crevvy
    Dec 29, 2019
    9
    I loved most of this game, it is one of my favorites of all time, the gameplay is incredible, the world is one of the, if not the best worlds in gaming history, it really was worth the 6 year wait, but, there is a few cons I have to point out, I will also make a list of pros.

    Pros: Amazing gameplay, amazing world, great combat, fun to mess around in, cool physics engine, and a    I loved most of this game, it is one of my favorites of all time, the gameplay is incredible, the world is one of the, if not the best worlds in gaming history, it really was worth the 6 year wait, but, there is a few cons I have to point out, I will also make a list of pros.

    Pros: Amazing gameplay, amazing world, great combat, fun to mess around in, cool physics engine, and a surprisingly interactive world.

    Cons: There is few cons I can say about this game, some of them are pretty major though. 1: The dungeons/divine beasts: These are terrible puzzle areas when it comes to this franchise, but I do get their main goal was making the world as interactive as possible, this also includes the bosses, they are way too easy and are a copy and paste with very minor changes. Flaw number 2: you can't change the controls: this flaw is pretty minor as the controls the game has are pretty good, but there is some changes I would do to the controls, nowadays, most single-player and multiplayer games have this feature, so it's disappointing this game didn't include it. Flaw number 3: the enemy variety: Don't get me wrong, I love this games combat, but the thing is it didn't vary much because of the lackluster enemy variety, this is also an issue as many of the enemies are a total pushover, such as ChuChus, keese, and the little stone guys (not talus, those are fun to fight). I do love fighting lynels, but it gets repetitive after a while.

    Overall, and conclusion:

    This game is one of the best games nintendo has published, and that's quite a surprise as they've published many hits. It deserved game of the year in 2017, and is a must buy if you have a switch.    … Expand
  5. SashBash
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best game ever. This is a masterpiece from Nintendo. So much to explore, so much to do. You wont regret playing it.… Expand
  6. Jolokolo
    Dec 29, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really liked the game.
    The game runs at a decently smooth 30fps with almost no frame drops.

    The game look really good in my opinion and I really liked the art style of the game

    The world is so lsrge and full of stuff to do, from shrines to finding koroks and visiting towns and villages.    … Expand
  7. JShock1001
    Dec 30, 2019
    10
    Very fun and unique take on the open world genre. Open worlds are often repetitive and unnecessary in games but with Breath of The Wild, it is incredible. The art style especially makes it look amazing. The gameplay is also fun and at no point in the game did I think it was bad, almost all levels are extremely enjoyable and leave you wanting to explore and play more.
  8. Spein123
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de switch actualmente, si tienes esta consola tienes que jugarlo
  9. Ignan
    Jan 5, 2020
    8
    Não achei um absurdo. A dificuldade de alguns puzzles faz com que qualquer adulto com o mínimo de amor próprio e que tenha algo pra fazer da vida tenha que digitar no Google a solução 5 minutos depois de começar, e eu ODEIO jogos em que você precisa usar artifícios externos (pesquisa, detonado, etc), pra mim isso tira muito da proposta de imersão (fazer sua própria jornada e etc), sei queNão achei um absurdo. A dificuldade de alguns puzzles faz com que qualquer adulto com o mínimo de amor próprio e que tenha algo pra fazer da vida tenha que digitar no Google a solução 5 minutos depois de começar, e eu ODEIO jogos em que você precisa usar artifícios externos (pesquisa, detonado, etc), pra mim isso tira muito da proposta de imersão (fazer sua própria jornada e etc), sei que nada impede a pessoa de insistir infinitamente no puzzle e resolver ele "na raça", mas convenhamos, eu, gamer raiz, tinha tempo pra isso em 2005, estudando e voltando pra casa, não hoje, com faculdade, trabalho e namorada. Sinto muito.… Expand
  10. Hypes11
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Was initially hesitant due to the drastic changes with dungeons and weapon degradation, but I'm glad I finally got around to playing this. Where Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess (my previous 2 favorite Zeldas) the dungeons felt like main attractions and the overworld an afterthought, in BotW it is the reverse. And the microdungeons aren't so bad. Some of them are pretty forgettable,Was initially hesitant due to the drastic changes with dungeons and weapon degradation, but I'm glad I finally got around to playing this. Where Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess (my previous 2 favorite Zeldas) the dungeons felt like main attractions and the overworld an afterthought, in BotW it is the reverse. And the microdungeons aren't so bad. Some of them are pretty forgettable, some of them are pretty great, and others are minibosses that serve to test skills you'll need to hone. Not since the Witcher 3 have I felt this much wonder from just walking place to place, observing the spectacular scenery and finding new optional sidequests and secret items. And traversing and interacting with the environment are way more fun in BotW than any game before it. Most freeing game I've ever played and this is going to be the hardest game to make a sequel for that anyone's ever tried.… Expand
  11. Crashloxx
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    Muy weno, llore la verdad U.U
    Que gran juego weon por la cresta ojalá salga luego el 2
  12. fanpsx
    Jan 7, 2020
    10
    One word: masterpiece. Piece of art. Best game ever made (I've got +20 years of experience in video games). Peace.
  13. RZaga
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    One of the most engaging games I've played. I always find myself spending hours on the game at a time thanks to the massive amount of stuff to do.

    Graphics and world design are spectacular. The open-world gameplay allows players to go off and see all the things that catches their eyes without dire consequences. The music felt ambient and calm which really fit in with the mood of the    One of the most engaging games I've played. I always find myself spending hours on the game at a time thanks to the massive amount of stuff to do.

    Graphics and world design are spectacular. The open-world gameplay allows players to go off and see all the things that catches their eyes without dire consequences. The music felt ambient and calm which really fit in with the mood of the game.

    The longer you play the more apparent the flaws of the game start to appear, such as the repetitiveness in looking for shrines and korok seeds, the tediousness and low rewards of some side quests, and the lack of depth in storytelling. But these only become apparent after the main story, which takes about 50 hours to complete. Those 50 hours of fun and engaging play are more than enough to make up for the game's minor downsides.

    Really felt like Nintendo's greatest work, and is nothing short of a masterpiece    … Expand
  14. carinbacklund
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game! Great feeling and atmosphere! A true feel-good-game. I really enjoyed the open world. I highly recommend this game.
  15. personinu
    Jan 29, 2020
    9
    I wasn't sure how I'd feel about BOTW breaking the mold, but I found it to be beautiful and refreshing! The weapon durability sucks and the learning curve is rough, but by the end of the game, it's still so satisfying!
  16. Erguillermo
    Jan 30, 2020
    9
    Un juego de mundo abierto y fantasía muy bien desarrollado, sin dar limitaciones al jugador y con unas mecánicas muy bien implementadas.
    No es perfecto, como todos los juegos, pero el planteamiento, la libertad de juego y la inmersión en el mundo lo hacen muy entretenido y divertido hasta el punto de darle una nota de sobresaliente. Un juego indispensable de tener en tu ludoteca.
  17. Hashbee
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Absolutely perfect. After having over 120 hours on the base game, I bought the dlc, and am on my third play through, this time on master mode. With over 200 hours, you'd think I'd be bored by now, but HELL NO this game is just so perfect! This is also the perfect example of a game that doesn't need super powerful hardware to look good, sound good, control good, and just FEEL good. Buy it. You won't regret it. (For anybody stuck on master mode trial of the sword floor ten, I have a quick guide. First, shoot the lizalfos with the bow twice in the head after first stasising him. Then sneak up to one of the others, sneak strike him, then walk to the other side. He will get up, then you can just continue endlessly sneak striking both of them till they're dead. You're welcome in advance)… Expand
  18. Minish
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    It is astonishing how, despite being staunchly non-linear and open, Breath of the Wild is one of the best games I have ever played at teaching new players to play it, even people who've never played a Zelda game before. BotW deserves it's mountains of praise.
  19. luatphan100396
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    The in-game world itself is very large and has many things to explore. There's always new things whenever I return to a place that visited before. Also, the difficulty of the game is very challenging but easy to understand after many tries. There's a lot more like the soundtrack, animation, behaviour of the NPC in-game. etc. Overall, this is the game that you might want to play at leastThe in-game world itself is very large and has many things to explore. There's always new things whenever I return to a place that visited before. Also, the difficulty of the game is very challenging but easy to understand after many tries. There's a lot more like the soundtrack, animation, behaviour of the NPC in-game. etc. Overall, this is the game that you might want to play at least once in your lifetime.… Expand
  20. xGibsonx
    Feb 3, 2020
    9
    Great game! Almost everyone considers it the best N Switch game there has been. Extremely fun, great post game.
  21. PuferPoff
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Mi juego favorito, nada más que decir.
    El gameplay es muy bueno, con una exploración sublime
  22. ernestgeneral
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best video games ever made, personally, I think it’s the the second. It’s outstanding open world is the center of everything around it: the story is spread around it so you have to explore in order to find it, the collectibles are fun mini games, the combat es challenging and rewarding at first and a bit too easy towards the end, andThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the best video games ever made, personally, I think it’s the the second. It’s outstanding open world is the center of everything around it: the story is spread around it so you have to explore in order to find it, the collectibles are fun mini games, the combat es challenging and rewarding at first and a bit too easy towards the end, and technically it’s outstanding, the art direction is the best one I have ever seen and the piano music fits perfectly with the sense of being an adventure. As a conclusion, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is 10 out of 10 game that just three years after it’s release it’s already a classic.… Expand
  23. patacanales
    Feb 9, 2020
    10
    I´m actually playing this game now, a couple of years after release. It´s huge and never stop getting you into the game.

    The logic mechanics tells you that you could do something in several and very differents ways.

    If you´ve got a NSW, you must at least try this game.
  24. V1KRAM
    Feb 10, 2020
    10
    This may just be the best game ever made, from the visuals to the game play, this game is a dream. Before playing this i was worried, I knew critics loved this game, but this was my first Zelda game. Luckily, I was not disappointed. This game has an amazing open world that I was always dreaming of, where you aren't stuck grinding. This game also has an amazing story that makes you, theThis may just be the best game ever made, from the visuals to the game play, this game is a dream. Before playing this i was worried, I knew critics loved this game, but this was my first Zelda game. Luckily, I was not disappointed. This game has an amazing open world that I was always dreaming of, where you aren't stuck grinding. This game also has an amazing story that makes you, the player, fill out and find parts of. The controls are also amazing, with you having many ways to kill enemies. This is definitely a must play.… Expand
  25. Karaimi
    Feb 11, 2020
    10
    Just a perfect game. I mean, there is some little annoying things but they are too little to have something to say. Perfection.
  26. Eleysia
    Feb 11, 2020
    9
    One of my favorite games and by far my Second most liked Zelda game ( sorry place one has to go to Twillight Princess ) but what will i just say more than, if you need a realy good Openworld game in a Zelda univers you have to Play Breath of the Wild !
  27. AllTal
    Feb 12, 2020
    9
    What are you waiting for?

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is easily the best Nintendo Switch game of all time. It breathes in new life to the Zelda franchise. It also introduced new mechanics that were previously not found in the old games. You should NOT buy this game if:
    1) you don't want open world games. 2) you want Linear games. 3) you want short games.
  28. Kin260
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    This is a wonderful game. I'm not usually an open-world fan, but Breath of the Wild was really a breath of fresh air. The world is beautiful (if a little barren in some spots -- perhaps intentionally so), and exploring it feels great. As many have said it sets a new bar for open world titles, and the shoes will be harder to fill after Breath of the Wild. My only gripe is that there are noThis is a wonderful game. I'm not usually an open-world fan, but Breath of the Wild was really a breath of fresh air. The world is beautiful (if a little barren in some spots -- perhaps intentionally so), and exploring it feels great. As many have said it sets a new bar for open world titles, and the shoes will be harder to fill after Breath of the Wild. My only gripe is that there are no dungeons, and very few items to unlock that affect the game in any meaningful way. Side quests are usually a bit dull (at this point I feel like a lot of games just tack them on because they think they have to) but some of them are pretty good. It's hit or miss with them. Overall a great game that could benefit from just some quality of life changes and definitely some dungeons in the sequels, although I think the stand-in dungeons in the form of the giant mechanized creatures were pretty good despite how short they were.… Expand
  29. GazpachoFresco
    Sep 29, 2020
    10
    Le he echado muchísimas horas y aún me queda mucho contenido por completar. De los juegos m´ñas completos y divertidos que he jugado.

    Hay muchísimas posibilidades y cosas que hacer.
  30. Willver
    May 7, 2020
    10
    I like this game because this giant world has a lot of things to do. This is my favourite switch game
  31. Mordgesr
    Jul 21, 2020
    10
    I honestly didn't understand why this game had such a high rating.
    But having played myself, I was simply delighted.
    A huge world, lots of game mechanics, interface and music, an atmosphere of adventure and exploration.
    Everything, everything in this game is wonderful.
  32. sex69
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    It was definitely the funniest game I've ever played. It was a creative game. Now you understand why this game is the textbook of the best game ever made. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the god of the game world.
  33. MishanyaGr
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Игра разорвала моё представление об играх! Каждому в этом мире советую в эту игру поиграть
  34. Inuyasha1
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    말이 필요없습니다. 인류 역사상 최고의 1위 게임입니다. 그냥 메타스코어 역대 평점 2위 게임입니다(2위는 젤다의전설 시간의 오카리나)
  35. murtazasamiwala
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    Probably the best game I’ve played. I have played almost 150 hrs and still find or do new stuff.
  36. manugd22
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda revolucionó el mundo de los videojuegos en 1998 y en 2017 lo ha vuelto a hacer. Gracias por existir.
  37. krasnyy_kedr
    Jul 22, 2020
    10
    I think there is not much to say about it nowadays, it's just awesome. Anyway, boss battles are kind of easy (especially Ganon, which is simply disappointing). It's a pity you can't see a clean Hyrule without evil in it, I'm sure there was a way to implement it while being able to go back and keep playing...
  38. fooba
    Jul 28, 2020
    8
    Pretty good. Would have loved to have some proper dungeons and temples. There's just something missing from that normal Zelda game feel.
  39. Luqaz19
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    This game blew my mind. It truly showcase what a genius game design mean. From immersive open world to little details of surviving. The story are very light instead the focus is "play". A definition of "system selling tittle"
  40. Awanka
    Mar 20, 2023
    9
    I finally got around to playing this legendary game, and it's pretty great with some caveats. BOTW is very well-executed. The combat is tight, and the sense of exploration, and delight of discovery, are unparalleled. It also shakes up the Zelda formula by bringing a lot of new concepts to the table, like difficult terrain traversal, and a large open world with high environmentI finally got around to playing this legendary game, and it's pretty great with some caveats. BOTW is very well-executed. The combat is tight, and the sense of exploration, and delight of discovery, are unparalleled. It also shakes up the Zelda formula by bringing a lot of new concepts to the table, like difficult terrain traversal, and a large open world with high environment interactivity. Fire and water follows realistic physics, so rain will form puddles and make surfaces slippery, and fire will spread to anything flammable.

    For all the progress that this game has made, there's something holding it back from being perfect. Strangely enough, BOTW actually felt too open-ended with too much added complexity. The beauty of a Zelda game is the simplicity of storyline and gameplay. The series features a streamlined experience of sharp gameplay, meaningful exploration, and minimal narrative to get in the way. It's an exercise in minimalism, and the player is always exploring, kicking ass, or moving to the next dungeon. Breath of the Wild has far more complexity than a typical Zelda game, and that's good and bad. BOTW has a lot of meandering around wondering what you're supposed to be doing next, listening to terrible NPC dialog, trying to figure out an obscure quest condition, or remembering the different possible cooking combinations to make your recipe. It is at times simultaneously perplexing and tedious.

    Also this game is really wordy. The other thing I loved about Zelda is that there are few npcs, and they barely talk. BOTW has tons of cringy NPCs, and they won't shut up. You can't tell what is important information, and what's mindless npc banter. I feel like this is another step backwards for the franchise.

    Although an objectively great game, I miss simpler Zelda games like Twilight Princess.    … Expand
  41. Sniping_Noob539
    Dec 25, 2020
    9
    I personally do not think that this game is a 10/10, but I completely understand anyone who thinks that. The game is set in a beautiful, vast world with lots to explore and find. Breath Of The Wild has one of the best art styles and direction I have personally seen in any game. There are many different things to find, collect, or fight throughout the huge open world.

    The gameplay is    I personally do not think that this game is a 10/10, but I completely understand anyone who thinks that. The game is set in a beautiful, vast world with lots to explore and find. Breath Of The Wild has one of the best art styles and direction I have personally seen in any game. There are many different things to find, collect, or fight throughout the huge open world.

    The gameplay is also top-notch with fun mechanics, enemies, bosses, and a fun core gameplay loop. The enormous amount of shrines dotted around the map are great places to test said gameplay mechanics as well as your puzzle solving skills, as you will need to use different mechanics you have learned throughout the game to solve a puzzle or pass a challenge.

    The game also has a somewhat simple but great and impactful narrative that I will not go to into detail of in case of spoilers.

    Overall, this is one of the best The Legend Of Zelda game ever released and one of my personal favourite games currently on the Nintendo Switch. The only reason it is not a 10 for me is because many times I have felt that weapons go through their durability far too fast, and the game does not reach a certain threshold of enjoyment for me to give it a 10. However, I still regard this game as a masterpiece and would recommend this game to anyone with a Nintendo Switch.

    9.5/10    … Expand
  42. WinterUni
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    Great game with harmonic mix of huge, beautiful open world and interesting puzzles. Absolutely must-have for Nintendo switch owners.
  43. popbob
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    This is indeed one of the best games i have ever played. this game has a good chunk of content to play through and is the best looking game that i own!!!
  44. CatsNGames
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    Probably the closest humanity will come to a perfect videogame, this is the reason videogames are art
  45. Rocker_Ax
    Sep 23, 2020
    9
    This game is nearly perfect:
    - Beautiful open world.
    - Great controls.
    - More than 200 hrs of gameplay.
    - The story is good, not like the previous Zelda games but is fine.
    - The bosses are a bit dissapointing, I hope better ones in the sequel.
    I fell in love with this game.
  46. Joshiros
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild es uno de los mejores juegos existentes, con una gran historia con personajes con una buena evolución, pero lo que más destaca de este gran título es su gran y extenso mundo, muchos lo consideran vacío pero está repleto de interracciones y secretos, es mundo que refleja soledad, esto lo hace de una manera espectacular debido ha que es una parte de laThe Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild es uno de los mejores juegos existentes, con una gran historia con personajes con una buena evolución, pero lo que más destaca de este gran título es su gran y extenso mundo, muchos lo consideran vacío pero está repleto de interracciones y secretos, es mundo que refleja soledad, esto lo hace de una manera espectacular debido ha que es una parte de la historia lo que lo causa, un gran juego para ser recordado por lo que es: “Una Leyenda”… Expand
  47. Dany8
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    Excelente narrativa, historia de personajes secundarios perfecta, introducción de nuevas mecánicas de juego, leyes de física al 100, un verdadero mundo abierto, super revolucionario en fin que se puede decir del mejor juego de la decada
  48. justadoggo
    Sep 28, 2020
    9
    Almost perfect. This game looks incredible, especially for a handheld, you can discover something new even after hundreds of hours of playing, partially thanks to the realistic physics engine. The world feels nearly infinite, and the soundtrack, while subtle, is quite beautiful when you hear it. My only complaint is that all the shrines and divine beasts aren't the best looking to beginAlmost perfect. This game looks incredible, especially for a handheld, you can discover something new even after hundreds of hours of playing, partially thanks to the realistic physics engine. The world feels nearly infinite, and the soundtrack, while subtle, is quite beautiful when you hear it. My only complaint is that all the shrines and divine beasts aren't the best looking to begin with, and they all use the same style. That's decently minor though, and this game 100% deserves its 97.… Expand
  49. Djakaraka
    Sep 24, 2020
    10
    This game manages to out perform the likes of Terraria, Minecraft, GTA, and other games in the fact that it is a true masterpiece, it is truly a combination of the open world and compelling fights and story that make this the best game of the century thus far. The music adds a whole extra layer of immersion onto the game as well. The people who are giving this game a terrible rating areThis game manages to out perform the likes of Terraria, Minecraft, GTA, and other games in the fact that it is a true masterpiece, it is truly a combination of the open world and compelling fights and story that make this the best game of the century thus far. The music adds a whole extra layer of immersion onto the game as well. The people who are giving this game a terrible rating are being extremely biased and not looking at the game for what it truly is, a work of beautiful art.… Expand
  50. Infrarednc
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    Finally got a chance to play Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and after 2 weeks, I am still loving it. 120 shrine puzzle challenges. That open world is done right imo and the weapons and combos and it just makes you understand you cant fight everything all the time. Every blade of grass and tree and mineral and element can be manipulated, plus an extensive cooking system I amFinally got a chance to play Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and after 2 weeks, I am still loving it. 120 shrine puzzle challenges. That open world is done right imo and the weapons and combos and it just makes you understand you cant fight everything all the time. Every blade of grass and tree and mineral and element can be manipulated, plus an extensive cooking system I am discovering all kinds of gourmet meals. You can hit a tree, grab a fallen limb at it on fire and then light town lanterns it's just the best. Paragliding and rock climbing, swimming, and archery plus a wildlife camera mode and wild horses to find and sneak up on and tame. hrika Marie for transition back into the world. Masterpiece game. 11/10… Expand
  51. Petrokolos
    May 21, 2021
    8
    This is an overall excellent game and if you love exploration then you should definitely play it. However, I strongly believe that it is time for the UN Security Council to take action and ban weapon durability in video games. The lackluster weapon durability system completely invalidates the game's reward system and nearly ruins the experience. The UN needs to act now before other gamesThis is an overall excellent game and if you love exploration then you should definitely play it. However, I strongly believe that it is time for the UN Security Council to take action and ban weapon durability in video games. The lackluster weapon durability system completely invalidates the game's reward system and nearly ruins the experience. The UN needs to act now before other games fall prey to similar weapon durability mechanics.… Expand
  52. Rocket7800
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Este juego es lo mas cercano a la perfección que he jugado, 865 horas solo en mi partida principal son testigos de que este juego es maravilloso, aunque lo que mas brilla son sus mecánicas y el gigantesco mapa lleno de vida que tiene la historia y los personajes son también muy buenos, no tiene puntos negativos en realidad, es un juego muy redondo repleto de mecánicas y detallesEste juego es lo mas cercano a la perfección que he jugado, 865 horas solo en mi partida principal son testigos de que este juego es maravilloso, aunque lo que mas brilla son sus mecánicas y el gigantesco mapa lleno de vida que tiene la historia y los personajes son también muy buenos, no tiene puntos negativos en realidad, es un juego muy redondo repleto de mecánicas y detalles fascinantes, incluso con años de jugarlo a diario sigo descubriendo cosas nuevas, ya sea recetas animales o partes del mapa que no había visto, es definitivamente mi juego favorito y decir que esta recomendado se quedaría corto… Expand
  53. franticpedantic
    Jun 6, 2021
    10
    THIS is Zelda. It doesn't really matter what kind of game you like. You will enjoy this. Well. Maybe if you only like violent zombie shooty bloody gutsy games. There's so much content and the sense of freedom and magic is unrivaled. If you haven't played this, you kinda really have to.
  54. IncognitoCheez
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    A perfect game in every way. I'm not exaggerating, every piece of criteria for a good game is here, replayability, story and lore, gameplay, graphics, and combat.
  55. Lefty9088
    Jul 3, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BoTW is an amazing game. It's a very expansive open-world game that you can play at your own pace. It has hours of content and more with the DLC. The combat is fun, but when a weapon breaks mid-combat it's not satisfying. The game makes itself incredibly fun with things like runes. The main story is pretty much that of any Zelda game, Zelda gets captured by Ganon and it's your job to save her. The main boss of the game is slightly underwhelming and way too easy compared to bosses like Thunderblight Ganon. However, it is a truly amazing game.… Expand
  56. JuanaPalotes
    Jul 26, 2021
    10
    Breathtaking game, every dollar invested (included DLC) will be the best decision in your live
  57. KirbyOfTheStars
    Oct 7, 2021
    9
    I had never played a Zelda game before BOTW. Open world is fun and exciting, different weapons, arrows, and ways to employ them is a good time. Clearly a work of art, but weirded out by some of the other commenters bringing a religious zeal to the reviews section. Let's all settle down.
  58. Kostas_Spirou
    May 26, 2023
    10
    An Artistic Masterpiece.
    Breath of the Wild has the most enjoyable Open World I've ever explored in a videogame, I've played the game for hundreds of hours and I enjoyed every single second of it.
    It's a very rewarding experience, and the world is absolutely massive with so many secrets and details, everything works as intended, which results in a masterfully crafted world full of    An Artistic Masterpiece.
    Breath of the Wild has the most enjoyable Open World I've ever explored in a videogame, I've played the game for hundreds of hours and I enjoyed every single second of it.

    It's a very rewarding experience, and the world is absolutely massive with so many secrets and details, everything works as intended, which results in a masterfully crafted world full of life.

    Finding shrines, doing puzzles, clearing camps and endlessly exploring the lands always feels fresh, there's a good amount of content within this game, and despite its repetitive nature, the game never actually gets repetitive.

    As for the combat, it's decent, it might feel clunky at first but everything gets better once you get used to the controls. Also, the weapon durability can get in the way, it's a little bit annoying in the beginning, but it's not really an issue later on, there are so many ways to approach combat, to the point where using weapons isn't even necessary.

    Weirdly enough, the physics play a huge role in the gameplay and I have to say... wow, the way every little thing coexists and interacts with each other is absolutely insane, and the attention to detail is groundbreaking.

    There are so many things you can do, so many ways to interact with the world, use the environment as a tool or a weapon, solve puzzles in very creative ways and so much more. This game makes you think outside of the game, it treats the player as a smart person and gives you time to think before you act.

    Breath of the Wild is a revolutionary game, and it changed the Open World formula forever, which inspired many other games to follow its steps.

    Final Rating: "Masterpiece" ~ 10/10.    … Expand
  59. Pepe6699
    Feb 19, 2022
    10
    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
  60. asimmov
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Не знаю как у Нинтендо это удается, на первый взгляд в игре огромные пустые пространства и не так много побочных квестов, но несмотря на это в этом мире хочется жить и исследовать его вдоль и поперек.
  61. mauretor
    Jul 22, 2022
    10
    A game changing, a new open world that relies you to do what you want, where you want and a amazing storytelling that brings you inside the character. Several weapon, bows, suits that change the gameplay completely. Definitely a must play
  62. TheNapol
    Jun 25, 2023
    10
    This game is unlike any experience I’ve had up until this point. I played this game a few years ago, dropped it, and picked it up again. I have t even fully beaten the game yet, but I already know that this game is amazing and worthy of a 10/10. The world is so huge, yet looks so good despite being on the switch for its entire life. The look and feel of this game has never been replicatedThis game is unlike any experience I’ve had up until this point. I played this game a few years ago, dropped it, and picked it up again. I have t even fully beaten the game yet, but I already know that this game is amazing and worthy of a 10/10. The world is so huge, yet looks so good despite being on the switch for its entire life. The look and feel of this game has never been replicated ever on the switch. This game’s aesthetic and graphics looks miles better above other open world games like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, and Sonic Frontiers that came out nearly 6 years after this game came out. The combat system is also so fleshed out! The staffs are so fun, and the runes are the cherry on top of this giant $100,000 MrBeast golden banana sundae. I’m exited for the sequel as it fixing my main issues with the game with the new runes. It fixes the item durability, and scaling giant mountains that take 5 years to climb. Although rain sucks though. I hate the rain. All my homies hate the rain. Also, shrine are great, but I hate some of these like the dueling peaks shrines. I hated them. I also hate the fact that you can’t max out both stamina and hearts without glitches. This just gives people FOMO on whichever stat you don’t max out. Other than those issues, 11/10

    Edit: so now, I’ve finished the game. I’m working on %100ing this game, but it’s kinda hard because of the koroks. Koroks are pretty useful early on when you could trade them in for inventory spaces, and hetsu’s gift is pretty funny, but it’s kinda just a waste of time getting all of the koroks. I also bought the DLC, and yeah, it’s pretty fun and heart warming. I still stand by my rating, even after I completed the game.    … Expand
  63. Samwisethesmall
    Apr 13, 2023
    10
    Play the game man. Don't have a switch? Get one. Though I always end up throwing away weapons because of inventory space.
  64. Gamer420
    Apr 25, 2023
    9
    A masterpiece! I played this on the switch when it came out, then emulated it on CEMU with a 60fps and it was amazing. Would highly recommend people do that.

    The game has an open world, that doesn't guide you, or tells you what to do, but rather allows you to do or go anywhere. There is ton of content to explore and see. The reason I give it a 9/10 instead of 10/10 is simply because    A masterpiece! I played this on the switch when it came out, then emulated it on CEMU with a 60fps and it was amazing. Would highly recommend people do that.

    The game has an open world, that doesn't guide you, or tells you what to do, but rather allows you to do or go anywhere. There is ton of content to explore and see. The reason I give it a 9/10 instead of 10/10 is simply because some mini-dungeons are kind of meh, and I think there is too many of them. Also mandatory montion-control dungeons are a reason enough by themselves to take off a point.    … Expand
  65. koart
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Best open world game EVER. Nintendo redefines gaming once again. Speechless. Its head and shoulders better than ANYTHING ive played in the last 20 years. A breath of fresh air from all those playstation shooters and ripoffs that dominate todays market. Thank you, Nintendo.
  66. amvmartin
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing game, best Zelda everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
  67. Xenth
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Truly a Masterpiece. Having played over 20 hours now, I can honestly say that i have not experienced a better crafted or simply more fun gaming experience.
  68. EL-MiNiO
    Mar 6, 2017
    8
    Good game but it's definitely not 98!!!!
    + Good game play
    + Amazing puzzle
    +Lot of things to do in game
    - Frame drop issue (20 fps is not playable!! C'mon Nintendo -.-)
    - No voice acting most of the time, you have to read the texts (Almost feels like you are playing an indie game)
    - Disappointed graphics
  69. Matsepulveda
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Simplemente una OBRA MAESTRA.
    Nintendo ha demostrado una vez más que juegos con grandes presupuesto basados solamente en la potencia gráfica hay por montones, pero sólo uno es LEYENDA.
    Gracias Nintendo
  70. mzn_fabio
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece, people are just salty because this game is exclusive for Nintendo platforms.
    The user-score is clearly being downvoted with "0/10 scores" by Xbox, Playstation and PC fanboys. Breath of the Wild is the fourth highest rated game (by critics) EVER. It's clearly NOT a "0/10".
  71. erwin_68
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Its pathetic to see all the ps4 owners giving this game a 0 just because they cant enjoy it on their system.
    People who just cant admit that Nintendo is a great developer that makes great games.How come there is 300 below-five critics in the release date? We should all enjoy video-games no matter the console their in, I don't have a playstation4 but I still think its got great games like    Its pathetic to see all the ps4 owners giving this game a 0 just because they cant enjoy it on their system.
    People who just cant admit that Nintendo is a great developer that makes great games.How come there is 300 below-five critics in the release date? We should all enjoy video-games no matter the console their in, I don't have a playstation4 but I still think its got great games like blood born or uncharted.    … Expand
  72. bishopknight
    Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Game is amazing. It doesnt hold your hand. It lets the player figure things out, which I love. It's HARD and it should be! It's Zelda, which originally was HARD as well. I will say, one minor thing is that there are not tons of monsters in the game, a lot use the same type like the moblins but again im nitpicking on an otherwise flawless game. 10/10
  73. HeyItsGabe
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Breath Of The Wild expands on the Zelda formula, giving us the freedom to go anywhere and do anything. This game's environment was fun to roam around. Not once was I bored walking around. Everywhere I went I found something that was interesting to me. Overall, a fun experience Zelda fans will love
  74. GuilhermeZSW
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    The best Zelda i've played in my whole life! The graphics, history, soundtrack omg it's all so fantastic and amazing! My favorite Zelda was Majora's Mask, but Breath of the Wild is so much better. Worth every time playing!! Must buy for Nintendo Switch... or Wii U.
  75. RamboDash
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    I didn't feel qualified to do a review until I was well versed in this game. I'm 96 hours in. I've done almost everything but the final boss. Here's my take.

    The combat is well done, extremely difficult game for the first 20 hours (went straight to gerudo). Fairy fountains, shrines & main quest can keep you busy AND ENTERTAINED for dozens of hours. I have yet to get honestly bored of    I didn't feel qualified to do a review until I was well versed in this game. I'm 96 hours in. I've done almost everything but the final boss. Here's my take.

    The combat is well done, extremely difficult game for the first 20 hours (went straight to gerudo). Fairy fountains, shrines & main quest can keep you busy AND ENTERTAINED for dozens of hours. I have yet to get honestly bored of this game. Excellent music, minimalistic.

    Bad: fps can drop on wiiu, difficulty.

    This DOES deserve 9-10.    … Expand
  76. b0xx3r
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Many reviews have already said it, just here to submit my rating without copying the same thing but need to type something for the character limit....
  77. Suloly
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Un gran juego, con infinitas posibilidades, donde apetece pararse y observar.. por ahora el mejor Zelda al que he jugado! Me gusta también que se pueda jugar en cualquier parte, cuando quieras y como quieras!
  78. nando_u
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    MASTERPIECE! OBRA DE ARTE em formato de jogo. Um jogo lapidado, pensado em todos os aspectos mecânicos e visuais, realmente é uma obra de arte jogável, você para pelos cenários para ficar admirando a luz dando vida aos gramados, arvores e cenários. Um mundo riquíssimo, lindamente projetado com o melhor que a tecnologia pode proporcionar. Um estilo visual agradável e orgânico, esse é oMASTERPIECE! OBRA DE ARTE em formato de jogo. Um jogo lapidado, pensado em todos os aspectos mecânicos e visuais, realmente é uma obra de arte jogável, você para pelos cenários para ficar admirando a luz dando vida aos gramados, arvores e cenários. Um mundo riquíssimo, lindamente projetado com o melhor que a tecnologia pode proporcionar. Um estilo visual agradável e orgânico, esse é o estilo da nintendo em seus jogos. Um jogo para ficar semanas e até meses para ser explorado, em cada detalhe. Uma experiência única! Obrigado Nintendo por fazer um jogo desses, valeu cada dia de espera!… Expand
  79. weltensturm
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    In this instance it is wise to think of what it is, not what it is not. Coming from other Zelda titles things may be missing, but there are more than enough other things making up for that. Oh man it's glorious.
  80. Robed_Joe
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    First of all, ignore the trolls that are running amok trying to lower the rating score of the game for whatever reason.

    Anyways, this has been one of the best Zelda games since Link to the Past. It feels like Nintendo peeked out their windows and saw the progress and concepts used by other open-world games. Then they took the concepts they liked, went back to Zelda's roots, and added in    First of all, ignore the trolls that are running amok trying to lower the rating score of the game for whatever reason.

    Anyways, this has been one of the best Zelda games since Link to the Past. It feels like Nintendo peeked out their windows and saw the progress and concepts used by other open-world games. Then they took the concepts they liked, went back to Zelda's roots, and added in their Nintendo magic to breathe new life to the standard 3-D Zelda formula. There are a few cons like minor frame-rate drops around tall grass, but overall the game has so far offered great story, gameplay, and music.    … Expand
  81. Ranzak88
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Normalmente este tipo de juegos me cansan o me aburren, mundo abierto, demasiados sitios a los que ir, pero este no, voy haciendo lo que me parece y hay muchísimas cosas por hacer, recolectar, craftear, recetas, explorar, etc.
    Se ha criticado mucho el apartado gráfico y a mi la verdad me sorprende gratamente ver que en verdad no es así, es una pasada y más aún ver de lo que en verdad    Normalmente este tipo de juegos me cansan o me aburren, mundo abierto, demasiados sitios a los que ir, pero este no, voy haciendo lo que me parece y hay muchísimas cosas por hacer, recolectar, craftear, recetas, explorar, etc.
    Se ha criticado mucho el apartado gráfico y a mi la verdad me sorprende gratamente ver que en verdad no es así, es una pasada y más aún ver de lo que en verdad Switch es capaz.    … Expand
  82. yungkirb
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Very well thought out title. Hours upon hours of gameplay that offers unique encounters every turn. Random monsters, new weapons, different materials, and new mechanics that must be implemented to be successful. I have 2 other friends who play the game; we talk often and none of us have had the exact same experiences so far. I traveled East to begin, another South, the other to the West.Very well thought out title. Hours upon hours of gameplay that offers unique encounters every turn. Random monsters, new weapons, different materials, and new mechanics that must be implemented to be successful. I have 2 other friends who play the game; we talk often and none of us have had the exact same experiences so far. I traveled East to begin, another South, the other to the West. Each of us discovering something new and struggling to hold back from spoiling it to the others. Looking forward to further opportunities and experiences this refreshing game will surely offer.… Expand
  83. Funposting
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Surprisingly fantastic, despite fairly basic combat. The exploration aspect is far better than just about any open world game available, especially recently. The lack of a postgame after beating the final boss is a complaint of mine, however.… Expand
  84. reconscout
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    You can swim up waterfalls. You can climb almost every wall. Seriously, I'm a bit disappointed with the graphics but the gameplay is extremely fun. You can't say that about a lot of games. I've literally spent hours in the opening area, taking on Bokoblin camps and exploring the shrines. I love the combat variety. Bomb, Ice, Fire arrows. Thunder swords/spears. Remote Bombs. The combat isYou can swim up waterfalls. You can climb almost every wall. Seriously, I'm a bit disappointed with the graphics but the gameplay is extremely fun. You can't say that about a lot of games. I've literally spent hours in the opening area, taking on Bokoblin camps and exploring the shrines. I love the combat variety. Bomb, Ice, Fire arrows. Thunder swords/spears. Remote Bombs. The combat is so much more in depth compared to past Zelda titles. Definitely one of the greatest games I've ever played.… Expand
  85. PokeLink64
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    First off, this is NOT BIAS. It's not my fault that most Zelda games are amazing. Besides, Breath of the Wild is a very different Zelda game.
    AND I HAVE PLAYED THE FRICKING GAME
    If you are gonna write a review for a video game, fricking play it first. And play it until you beat it. Unless it's a very long game like this one, then you should at least beat all the main dungeons, go to all    First off, this is NOT BIAS. It's not my fault that most Zelda games are amazing. Besides, Breath of the Wild is a very different Zelda game.
    AND I HAVE PLAYED THE FRICKING GAME
    If you are gonna write a review for a video game, fricking play it first. And play it until you beat it. Unless it's a very long game like this one, then you should at least beat all the main dungeons, go to all the towers, play for over 50 hours or something like that. Who knows, the game could get better.
    And I don't care if you're defending a game I love without playing it or not, JUST PLAY THE GAME FIRST, PLEASE
    Okay, here we go.

    Graphics: "Oh my, it's not 4K. Oh my gosh, the textures are so flat. Zelda's a*s isn't that great."
    No. The game looks beautiful. Why? BECAUSE IT DOESN'T FRICKING LOOK LIKE THE GOD DA*N REAL WORLD!
    If you WANT great graphics, watch a fricking movie, look at some pictures, GO FOR A WALK.
    Breath of the Wild's art style is amazing. DO YOU SEE THAT GRASS? AND THE SUN ON THE GRASS AND THE WATER AT SOME TIMES CAN BE SO FRICKING BEAUTIFUL OH MY GOD
    But yeah, some textures are flat, BUT YOU ONLY NOTICE THEM IF YOU TRY TO NOTICE THEM
    9.7 out of 10 for graphics.

    Music: Uh... Yeah, there isn't much. But it fits the game so well. And you could always play your own music with your phone or something.
    Most "songs" can be forgetable, but some are pretty great. Like the overworld boss themes.
    And the two trailer themes are FRICKING BEAUTIFUL
    8.4 out of 10 for music, because not much music fits the game pretty well.

    Story: Don't ask me lol
    I can never seem to concentrate on stories. When I was four to fourteen I always skipped the diaglog in all games lol.
    I tried to read the story in this game, and it's awesome.
    7.6 out of 10, because non-Zelda fans might not think it's that great. But what do I know about story?

    UI: 10/10. There's basically NO handholding. NONE. People who say there is are so dumb and are making up stuff just to give this game a bad review. Yeah, the game tells you some controls, BUT ONLY FOR A FEW SECONDS. AND AFTER AROUND AN HOUR IT'S DONE GIVING YOU TIPS AND STUFF LIKE THAT.

    Sounds: 10/10. The birds, water, Rupees and stuff all sound great. (At least on the Switch.)

    English Voice Acting: 9/10. I don't know much about voice acting, or talking lol, but most of it sounded great to me.

    Frame Rate: 5/10. It runs well. There are some dips with a lot of beautiful grass. But it doesn't bother me that much, becase it only happens to me once every hour or so. And it's such a great game that I can just ignore it. (But it's still a bad thing, though,)

    And Gameplay (THE MOST IMPORTANT THING) : Amazing. Exploring Hyrule, finding Shrines, fighting monsters, doing side quests, cooking, and gathering stuff are all great.

    You could easily spend over 100 hours exploring. Okay, maybe some people would get bored of that, but there's still quite a bit of awesome distracting stuff that you can't miss.

    Shrines can be very short, and some can be pretty easy. There's over 100 of these, so there's definitely some that will have a very smart player stumped for a long time. You just gotta find them.

    The weapon system is...good. Weapons breaking make it so if you find an "OP" item early, you won't be "OP" forever. ...But sometimes I feel like "Should I drop this weapon and get this one, or not?" And that's a bit annoying. Even though you can upgrade your inventory.

    Side quests and Shrine quests can be VERY confusing. I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not when I spent a few minutes looking for where this "cursed statue" is. I still can't find the exact one lol

    Cooking's cool, but I don't experament with it much. If you like to exparement with random stuff and see what you can come up with, then it'll be awesome for you.

    Gathering materials, gear, Rupees, and weapons is really cool because it gives you more things to do and choices. You can go fight a boss right away if you wanna be quick or be "cool", or prepare by making some food that'll give you buffs, and putting on clothes that gives you buffs, and fight the boss with ease. Maybe. There's one boss that kicked my a*s a lot...

    So, in conclusion, Breath of the Wild is a REALLY fun and addicting game, with great graphics, a pretty good story, and a good soundtrack that fits the game. Exploring the world is fun, and full of secrets and minigames just waiting to be found.
    10 out of fricking 10. A master piece.
    Definetly beter than Overrated of all Time.

    tl;dr: PLAY THE GAME BEFORE YOU BUY IT, the only games with bad graphics are N64 games and pre-NES games (and some other games like the sims 1), REALLY fun for hours, and Ocarina of Time is good, not amazing.    … Expand
  86. MegaMagicMan
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild isn't just a normal game, the experience is one that you will never find anywhere else, this game is really big with so much to do, while the game is only 30 fps it fells like a 60 fps game despite a couple of frame rate drops that make it fell slightly worse which is almost minuscule amounts! Don't worry about the $20 DLC, as this game on it's own isThe Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild isn't just a normal game, the experience is one that you will never find anywhere else, this game is really big with so much to do, while the game is only 30 fps it fells like a 60 fps game despite a couple of frame rate drops that make it fell slightly worse which is almost minuscule amounts! Don't worry about the $20 DLC, as this game on it's own is already WAY MORE THAN A FULL GAME TRUST ME! I have done so much in this game I beat the story, and did over 40 shrines and supposedly my overall score on the map is only 20% There is so much more to do! This game is something else, and I recommend this game even if you aren't a Zelda fan, if you have a Wii U get the game on Wii U unless you have more reasons to get the Switch on day 1.… Expand
  87. Aurasphaerum
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    This game is simply amazing. Try it out, and you'll understand what I mean.
    The world is HUGE. There is so much to discover. I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll stop here.
    For those people complaining about graphics: I compared it to "Horizon: Zero Dawn" and I admit: Yes, BotW hasn't 4k or 451219 Fps, but because you see how much love Nintendo put into graphics you'll still love    This game is simply amazing. Try it out, and you'll understand what I mean.
    The world is HUGE. There is so much to discover. I don't want to spoil anything, so I'll stop here.

    For those people complaining about graphics: I compared it to "Horizon: Zero Dawn" and I admit: Yes, BotW hasn't 4k or 451219 Fps, but because you see how much love Nintendo put into graphics you'll still love the look of Breath of the Wild.

    The world is beautiful. The sounds and the calm music fit so very well...

    Breaking weapons lead you to think carefully when to use your weapons. So I like the system. What I also like is that you can play the game without hurting any animal. (I haven't finished the game yet, so I'm not a 100% sure) I just ate plants and mushrooms so far. No problem.

    Please give this game a chance. Because The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is...

    Absolutely a masterpiece.    … Expand
  88. Dxcro
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Despues de jugar +45 horas este juego, me he podido dar cuenta que este juego era lo que la saga de TLOZ necesitaba, un aire fresco a una formula vieja pero que siempre atrae, aun mas ahora que Nintendo se ha subido a la moda del Open World.
    Este juego lo hace increible, con una direccion artistica hermosa y mecanicas de gameplay memorables ademas de una orquesta que hace un muy buen    Despues de jugar +45 horas este juego, me he podido dar cuenta que este juego era lo que la saga de TLOZ necesitaba, un aire fresco a una formula vieja pero que siempre atrae, aun mas ahora que Nintendo se ha subido a la moda del Open World.
    Este juego lo hace increible, con una direccion artistica hermosa y mecanicas de gameplay memorables ademas de una orquesta que hace un muy buen trabajo con la ambientacion de este. Para mi, un solido 10    … Expand
  89. toejamfungus
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. Seriously an emotional journey of self discovery. I highly recommend that everyone give this game a try and see the masterpiece for yourself.
  90. Zeldafan999
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best games in the series since Ocarina of time. I have to say I knew that the game would be an open world, but I wasn't expecting to be more open than Skyrim. I had so many options to explore wherever I want and do the story way later. I could even go to the final boss almost right away if I wanted to, though I'll be obliterated the moment I face it. The durability for the weapons was a neat and fitting idea for Breath of the Wild, and while not necessary to pick em all up, it does help preparing you for future and/or unexpected fights, especially if your current one is close to breaking. One issue is mostly the inventory space for bows, melee weapons, and shields, and accessing them to equip them. However it's not enough to stop me from playing it the game.

    The difficulty of the game is pretty much right. When coming across an enemy, you have to think strategically before facing them, since they can't be defeated the same way as the previous Zelda games, which is a pretty neat change. If you recklessly go into battle without preparing yourself, you will fall in battle in seconds. The bosses in the main dungeons are not very difficult, but I wouldn't say they were easy either.

    The puzzles in the shrines are pretty rewarding, even the basic ones. You can also make a hard puzzle very simple when using motion controls. For example, I came across a maze that I had to solve. Instead of doing it the hard way, I just flipped it upside down and took the ball to the goal with little to no problems. Some of the shrines (mostly the tests of strength) have the same mechanics, but sometimes it's a good thing to not go through other types of puzzles when they get frustrating.

    I love how the physics of the game follow the rules, and act naturally like in real life (deer eating grass, boulders being pushed and how Link experiences extreme temperatures). The good thing about the game is that I haven't encountered any bugs, minor or major, though sometimes, the game will temporarily freeze up for a second or two, but it's not a very big deal.

    The Breath of the Wild deserves the Game of the Year, because it's the most enjoyable, breathtaking, and challenging game I have ever played in awhile.    … Expand
  91. zQuestzzz
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    I am mad.Do you know why? It's because some stupid idiots are giving this game 0-3/10 which is simply not true and it's making the score go down like why does sony fan boys have to bash on this so hard that it makes the scores go down? It's not fair at all.

    Anyway this game does not deserve a 10. No game is perfect but this game in my opinion deserves a 9.-10 but not 10. It's my    I am mad.Do you know why? It's because some stupid idiots are giving this game 0-3/10 which is simply not true and it's making the score go down like why does sony fan boys have to bash on this so hard that it makes the scores go down? It's not fair at all.

    Anyway this game does not deserve a 10. No game is perfect but this game in my opinion deserves a 9.-10 but not 10.
    It's my favourite Zelda game beating Majora's mask and it's a epic open world game and that means it is amazing if it beats one of my all time Zelda games.
    This game is worth the buy and there is a bit of lag on the Wii u version but most of it is gone on the Nintendo switch.
    This game is definitely worth a buy.    … Expand
  92. Azeon
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    If someone who did not play the game can rate it 0 I can rate it 10 because I want to.
    Call it balance of the force if you will, this is getting ridiculous.
  93. Maikel_12
    Mar 3, 2017
    8
    Darle 10 o 0 a este juego explica claramente ser fanboy o hater, estamos ante un ambicioso juego de nintendo con multitud de contenido, mazmorras bien elaboradas aunque bastante faciles, una historia que tristemente no fue lo que esperaba ya que termino siendo simplena, pero una jugabilidad genial, zelda breath of the wild no es una revolucion en la industria, puede que si en la saga,Darle 10 o 0 a este juego explica claramente ser fanboy o hater, estamos ante un ambicioso juego de nintendo con multitud de contenido, mazmorras bien elaboradas aunque bastante faciles, una historia que tristemente no fue lo que esperaba ya que termino siendo simplena, pero una jugabilidad genial, zelda breath of the wild no es una revolucion en la industria, puede que si en la saga, obviamente hace lo que muchos juegos hoy en dia hacen, copiar un poco de todo, los haters critican pero horizon zero dawn que tambien es un buen juego tiene el mismo problema que este zelda o me van a decir que no, artisticamente es hermoso y se que la switch puede dar mas en un futuro en graficos, la cantidad de contenido no es tanta como the witcher3 que te abrumas de tanto que hay por hacer, pero si es la suficiente para mantenerte minimo 100hrs jugando si es que te gusta el juego y lo exploras todo lo que puedas, lo recomiendo, pero no es un juego para todos ya que te pide explorar, no te toma de la manita como tiene acostumbrado los juegos hoy en dia… Expand
  94. Daniel_Campbell
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Truly a breathtaking game. It's not perfect, but it's close enough.

    Seriously, this game is amazing. In most open world games when you "climb the tower" you're inundated with icons that flood the map. In Zelda, it's up to you to chart your path. In so many games they tell you to look to the horizon and say, "See that mountain, you can go there". In Zelda that means something so much    Truly a breathtaking game. It's not perfect, but it's close enough.

    Seriously, this game is amazing. In most open world games when you "climb the tower" you're inundated with icons that flood the map. In Zelda, it's up to you to chart your path. In so many games they tell you to look to the horizon and say, "See that mountain, you can go there". In Zelda that means something so much more than how far you can go. You don't have to follow a specific path, you don't have to take the road some designer had laid out for you. It's up to YOU how and when you get there. What's more amazing is how the game rewards exploration. On your way to "The Mountain" you may see a valley, a flag pole, a shack, an adventure. Nintendo has proven with Zelda that the old saying, “It's not the destination, it's the journey” is true. My story of going to Death Mountain will be different from yours. The horse you tamed, the shrines you visit and the enemies you've slain will all feel different. Different, yet no less impactful than my journey was to me. To anyone hating on this game, I truly feel pity for them that they found themselves incapable of enjoying this masterpiece of game making. For the rest of us though, go. Go on YOUR adventure, and enjoy climbing YOUR mountain.

    Cons:
    Forced Motion Control
    Raining puts a Damper on climbing. Get it? "Damp(er)? DO YOU GET IT?!?!
    May be too difficult for some folks
    Some won't like weapon durability

    Pros:
    Everything else    … Expand
  95. Dankilicious
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Absolutely a watershed title for open world games. It completely rethinks how a open world should and does work. Everything in the game works exactly as you would expect it to from a physics point of view and it works within the gameplay so well. The game handles scale and discovery unlike anything before it as well (carrot on a stick mechanic is strong here.) The game is so good in factAbsolutely a watershed title for open world games. It completely rethinks how a open world should and does work. Everything in the game works exactly as you would expect it to from a physics point of view and it works within the gameplay so well. The game handles scale and discovery unlike anything before it as well (carrot on a stick mechanic is strong here.) The game is so good in fact it almost makes me wonder if I can ever go back to another open world game and truly enjoy myself and this is coming from a pc gamer that plays open world rpg's primarily. I never could've expected this game to be this good and I reccomend anybody to at least pick up a wii u to play it if you can't affor a switch. There is some cons to the game such as a sometimes choppy framerate, some extremely annoying gyroscope puzzles, and weapons breaking can kind of be annoying. However the things the game sets out to do and it just sets so many bars in my opinion for the genre that these little nitpicks are instantly put to the side when you play it and the game is so full of discovery that is genuinely involving and interesting. Seriously I've played this game for 70 hours and I barely even feel like I've done anything in this game. Other developers could only dream of this much fun, unique, and all around solid gameplay. I instantly feel as though this game is going to be a timeless classic that you can come back to for years to come and shows exactly why nintendo is who nintendo is. 10/10 could never give it anything less. (p.s. The climbing, shield surfing, paragliding, and swimming enhancement mechanics make this game feel more tangible than any open world before it and completely eliminates invisible walls. Other developers would smart to take note.)… Expand
  96. solarsaturn9
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    This game is an excellent nod to the original while still maintaining the wonder of Ocarina of Time. There are a few annoyances but the brilliance far outweighs weapon durability. The fact that reviewers are rating this game 0 just to drag the score down is ridiculous. This game is nowhere near deserving a 0.
  97. Lightf00t
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    It's really sad to see so many 0/10 and 1/10 reviews on here, which are all from people who don't own a Switch or Wii U and haven't played this game. I just can't understand why 1,592 people hate Nintendo so much that they'd come on here and leave fake reviews to either mislead people or bring down the average score.

    I bought a WiiU to play this game to see what all the hype was about.    It's really sad to see so many 0/10 and 1/10 reviews on here, which are all from people who don't own a Switch or Wii U and haven't played this game. I just can't understand why 1,592 people hate Nintendo so much that they'd come on here and leave fake reviews to either mislead people or bring down the average score.

    I bought a WiiU to play this game to see what all the hype was about. I haven't played a 3D Zelda ever before. For some reason, I didn't expect to like it. I thought the glowing reviews were nostalgia.

    Boy, was I wrong. This is, for me, the best game ever made. Nintendo have knocked it out of the park. Don't listen to the whining about framerate issues and pop-in, because they are rare and trivial and do not affect your enjoyment of the game. Do not listen to Jim Sterling, the professional troll, with his fake 7/10 review because he has it in for Nintendo. Don't listen to Slant with their 60% review either, trying to be edgy.

    This is a perfect game. That's right. PERFECT. It's the first open world game I've played in which I truly feel free to go anywhere and do anything. I have played for 54 hours and haven't even completed 30% of what's on offer. Everything, from the graphics to the sound design to the plot, is PERFECT.

    It's quite clear that Nintendo have stayed true to their roots while also borrowing the best ideas from Western developers. By combining the best of both worlds, they've created a game that's like a combination of Horizon Zero Dawn, Link to the Past, Shadow of the Colossus and a Lord of the Rings movie. It's just incredible.

    If you go on Amazon and read reviews from people who're verified purchasers, the average score from users is 99.6%. Yes, that makes it the best game ever. Metacritic is a joke now. They need to introduce a system that makes it mandatory to prove you've purchased the game.

    Buy this game. You need it in your life. By the way, the WiiU and Switch versions are for all intents and purposes identical. I've played both.    … Expand
  98. SilentNinja
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    I'm not going to post any spoilers. I really don't know how to review this game without spoiling it. The game resembles the original Zelda. You start off with a Sword and nothing else. In this case, it's an axe. You are continuously picking up new weapons as you progress through the game so don't get attached. As you enter new areas, you begin to understand the structure of the game andI'm not going to post any spoilers. I really don't know how to review this game without spoiling it. The game resembles the original Zelda. You start off with a Sword and nothing else. In this case, it's an axe. You are continuously picking up new weapons as you progress through the game so don't get attached. As you enter new areas, you begin to understand the structure of the game and how you learn the story. It's an absolute masterpiece. I really enjoyed this game and I'm looking forward to playing Horizon next week. Thank god for great video games!… Expand
  99. zeldaCritic
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    I have played Twilight Princess, Wind Waker and a few other Zelda titles. Being halfway through this game with more than 40 hours into I have to say that this is my favorite Zelda game of all time. I have to provide support - it is truly deserving of the 10/10 review as a game that signifies a major shift in perspective for the industry. Count on there being more games modeled after thisI have played Twilight Princess, Wind Waker and a few other Zelda titles. Being halfway through this game with more than 40 hours into I have to say that this is my favorite Zelda game of all time. I have to provide support - it is truly deserving of the 10/10 review as a game that signifies a major shift in perspective for the industry. Count on there being more games modeled after this one and Nintendo having a fiscally profitable time in the near future.

    Nintendo, you truly made something that people experienced in a new and exciting way. Way to be. :)    … Expand
  100. metalreflectsli
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It takes over 200 hours to 100% on the first play-through using no guides. There are 900 Korok Seeds, 120 shrines, 4 dungeons.

    I am upset that there are only 60 slots for cooked meals / elixirs though.

    BotW will be a contender for Game of the Year along with Red Dead Redemption 2, Nioh, NieR: Automata.    … Expand
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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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