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  1. Mar 9, 2017
    10
    la mejor saga de la historia de los videojuegos ha vuelto eso quiere decir vicio le doy un 10 porque tiene una media de risa si no le daría un 9 bueno más bien un 9.6 pero no se puede le resto 0.4 por algunas bajadas de fps pero no arruinan la experencía y duran poco
  2. Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Simplemente increíble he jugado más de 30 horas y estoy muy lejos de terminar el juego pero sin duda alguna es uno de los títulos que más he disfrutado en mi vida
  3. Mar 11, 2017
    10
    el mejor juego de todos los tiempos, controles, graficos, mundo abierto, perfecto el mejor juego de todos los tiempos, luego de tantos año de espera gran titulo
  4. Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Excellent game. I had the Wolf Link amigo from Twilight Princess HD. Running around with him in Hyrule Field is so much fun. I love how immersive the environment is. You hunt animals and cook with the meat you collect. Never expected a game like this to come out of Nintendo. It seems like they were heavily influenced by Western RPGs. I see a lot of Witcher 3 in the way the quest system wasExcellent game. I had the Wolf Link amigo from Twilight Princess HD. Running around with him in Hyrule Field is so much fun. I love how immersive the environment is. You hunt animals and cook with the meat you collect. Never expected a game like this to come out of Nintendo. It seems like they were heavily influenced by Western RPGs. I see a lot of Witcher 3 in the way the quest system was organized. I'm playing it on the Wii U so I've noticed frame dips. But nothing serious. I swear that they were worse on Bloodborne on the PS4. Expand
  5. Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Stunning and a new standard for games to match upp against.
    Not only does it fill a vast world with new discoverys around every corner but it also give a sense of a living world into the areas with physic engine and animals everywhere, ever puzzle,problem or route can be tacked in such a vast amount of different ways that it would be nearly impossible for anyoen to list them all ( im sure
    Stunning and a new standard for games to match upp against.
    Not only does it fill a vast world with new discoverys around every corner but it also give a sense of a living world into the areas with physic engine and animals everywhere, ever puzzle,problem or route can be tacked in such a vast amount of different ways that it would be nearly impossible for anyoen to list them all ( im sure someone will, its the internet afterall)
    But for now back to Zelda breath of the wild, its been put down for to long to right this xD
    10/10
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  6. Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Seriously People, the negative reviewers have either never played this game, or totally missed out on what it is trying to accomplish. This is a huge step in the Zelda franchise. If you guys are hating on it for not being an Ocarina of Time clone, stop living in the past. This is a time for new ideas to be realized in video games, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild executes thisSeriously People, the negative reviewers have either never played this game, or totally missed out on what it is trying to accomplish. This is a huge step in the Zelda franchise. If you guys are hating on it for not being an Ocarina of Time clone, stop living in the past. This is a time for new ideas to be realized in video games, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild executes this masterfully. As for the Graphics and FPS, they are not bad to the point where they effect gameplay, and frankly, I am disappointed that people give a game 0/10 because the Switch doesn't match the computing power of Xbox and PS4. That is not what this game is about.

    If you are looking for an amazing, rich, and vibrant open world adventure, this is the place to find it. Side quests are around every corner, and countless other things to do are everywhere.

    This Game thoroughly deserves all of the Perfect scores it is getting, and don't listen to these bogus negative reviews.
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  7. Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Este juego esta entre un 9 y un 10, el porque le doy un diez es sencillo, porque la gente que esta amargada y solo buscar joder a la industria de los juegos, a la que supuestamente aman, estan llamando a jaurias de personas para bajarle la nota, jamas habia jugado a ningun zelda, y creedme que despues de jugar a este juego voy a arrasar con la saga completa, me parece un juego precioso conEste juego esta entre un 9 y un 10, el porque le doy un diez es sencillo, porque la gente que esta amargada y solo buscar joder a la industria de los juegos, a la que supuestamente aman, estan llamando a jaurias de personas para bajarle la nota, jamas habia jugado a ningun zelda, y creedme que despues de jugar a este juego voy a arrasar con la saga completa, me parece un juego precioso con una banda sonora bonita y divertida, con una cantidad de pequeñas tonterias que lo hacen divertido y que despierta mentes curiosas, hay tanto por descubrir en el, comparto con dos amigos que tambien lo tienen informacion que consigo porque es casi imposible saber todo de este juego, cada dia descubres una cosa minimo nueva que hacer,me impresiona tmbn que me lo estoy pasando con otra persona y q las maneras de avanzar o resolver los problemas en las dos partidas las hemos superado de manera distinta, las posibilidades son increibles... es una pena que haya gente tan toxica que le este bajando la nota a este juego... no sacan ningun beneficio para nadie... No se si les pagarán por hacer esto o simplemente estan amargados y creen que echar mierda a un trabajo que ha realizado gente con toda su ilusion y su pasion que se ha creido en el proyecto que se han dejado mucho dinero para hacerlo, evidentemente por un beneficio pero tambien por contentar a las personas, esten echando por tierra el trabajo de estas personas, me parece que no son buena gente o consecuentes con lo que estan haciendo, por suerte tengo este juego y mi recomendacion es evidente todo el mundo que viene a mi casa a jugarlo queda maravillado y se le queda una cara de vuelta a la infancia que es una delicia de ver, muy recomendado incluso para jugar con amigos ya que dos cabezas piensan mas que una y os resultara mas facil y lo explotareis mucho mejor, en resumen si lo tuviera que analizar con una palabra seria BONITO, es una bendición para el mundo de los videojuegos viendo como estan yendo las cosas. Expand
  8. Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is one of those games that you'll remember for years. It has redefined the open world genre, breaking away from common staples found in most open world RPGs. The scale of the game is enormous. We're talking huge valleys, high mountains, a vast desert. Nintendo did a good job populating the world and not making it seem barren. You will see NPCs traveling on the roadsBreath of the Wild is one of those games that you'll remember for years. It has redefined the open world genre, breaking away from common staples found in most open world RPGs. The scale of the game is enormous. We're talking huge valleys, high mountains, a vast desert. Nintendo did a good job populating the world and not making it seem barren. You will see NPCs traveling on the roads throughout the world. If they get into battle, you can help them defeat enemies for a reward. There are horse stables spread throughout the land that allow you to register and board your horse. I'm still looking for Epona. I know she's out there. Please, try out this game. It's special. Games like this come out once a decade. Expand
  9. Mar 10, 2017
    10
    In this game, I have never felt safe and I have died countless times on my journey so far, but I WANT to keep going. It truly is an epic adventure. You start off with not a single cloth on your back. You constantly pick up new equipment and improve your arsenal. This game has been an emotional ride and one that truly tugs on the heart strings. The game reminds me of a Studio Ghibli film.In this game, I have never felt safe and I have died countless times on my journey so far, but I WANT to keep going. It truly is an epic adventure. You start off with not a single cloth on your back. You constantly pick up new equipment and improve your arsenal. This game has been an emotional ride and one that truly tugs on the heart strings. The game reminds me of a Studio Ghibli film. The music, the artstyle. A very beautiful game and one I feel so fortunate to enjoy. Expand
  10. Mar 10, 2017
    10
    The negative reviews are depressing. Clearly a bunch of people hating on this game while giving perfect 10s to the exclusives made by Sony. It's video games people. There no need for such pettiness as you can enjoy both gaming platforms. I sincerely love Breath of the Wild. Its clear that the creators put a lot of work into hand crafting each part of the world. The other day, I threw aThe negative reviews are depressing. Clearly a bunch of people hating on this game while giving perfect 10s to the exclusives made by Sony. It's video games people. There no need for such pettiness as you can enjoy both gaming platforms. I sincerely love Breath of the Wild. Its clear that the creators put a lot of work into hand crafting each part of the world. The other day, I threw a rusty weapon into an Octorock charging up his attack. He spit the weapon back at me, but ....rust free! Things like this are what I love about the game. Just pure fun. Expand
  11. Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Remarkable and beautiful. you can so much fun not even playing the main mission. The world feels real and it's a joy exploring it. This zelda game also provides a great challenge compared to other zelda games. It deserves all the praise it gets.
  12. Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Easily makes my top 2 list for Zelda games but I'm not sure if this tops Ocarina. The world Nintendo created is Massive! It's so much fun gliding around, and taking in the scenary. I wish Nintendo made more games like this. I feel there will be a large void after this game :(
  13. Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Be prepared to die a lot in this game. Best way to prepare is hunting, cooking, and making elixirs. Many of the enemies will one shot you too so you'll need to be extra careful compared to past Zelda games. However, the ability to manually save everywhere takes a lot of stress out of the game. So make sure you save your progress after climbing every mountain, crossing a long river, etc.
  14. Mar 11, 2017
    10
    I bought this and a switch day one. I LOVE THIS GAME. The open world feel combined with the lovable zelda characters makes this game a must buy! I also really enjoyed the voice acting,
  15. Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece. Can't say that I've played too many games on this level. The depth of the game is incredible. The absence of physical barriers really sets it apart from its open world contemporaries. You can reach any point of the map that is visible. You can climb any mountain as long as you prepare with the right type of stamina boosting potions. They really thought this game through and itMasterpiece. Can't say that I've played too many games on this level. The depth of the game is incredible. The absence of physical barriers really sets it apart from its open world contemporaries. You can reach any point of the map that is visible. You can climb any mountain as long as you prepare with the right type of stamina boosting potions. They really thought this game through and it shows in the intelligent design of Hyrule. Expand
  16. Mar 11, 2017
    10
    One of the best games of the last decade. Just a great way to launch the Switch after the disaster that was the Wii U. This game really seems like it was made for older gamers. The combat and difficulty is not quote on the level of Dark Souls, but it does show its resemblances. The story is the classic Zelda story. Can't go in without spoiling the game. The characters in this game areOne of the best games of the last decade. Just a great way to launch the Switch after the disaster that was the Wii U. This game really seems like it was made for older gamers. The combat and difficulty is not quote on the level of Dark Souls, but it does show its resemblances. The story is the classic Zelda story. Can't go in without spoiling the game. The characters in this game are exceptionally funny compared to the grim characters in past Zelda games. All in all, I can say that I'm very pleased with the game. Expand
  17. Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Fantastic and enjoying masterpiece from Nintendo. There are endless hours of exploration and freedom. From story to game play I loved every minute. While i am only 50 hours into the game with a completed main story there is so much I could still do.
  18. Mar 11, 2017
    10
    The game is alright, the overworld is really good and the mini bosses and fun but the shrines/dungeons are pretty bad. It's sad to think the potential they had for classic Zelda dungeons but oh well. 10/10 It's alright.
  19. Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Just finished the game. How so many people were able to review this game is kinda ridiculous. I've been playing literally non stop since last weekend. Definitely one of my top 3 of all time. Don't know if this tops Ocarina though. That game is the GOAT of video games. But it comes close. This game is based upon discovery. You discover new shrines, new towers, new stables, new villages.Just finished the game. How so many people were able to review this game is kinda ridiculous. I've been playing literally non stop since last weekend. Definitely one of my top 3 of all time. Don't know if this tops Ocarina though. That game is the GOAT of video games. But it comes close. This game is based upon discovery. You discover new shrines, new towers, new stables, new villages. There is not quest path like in other RPGs. The music is sublime. Heavily influenced by Studio Ghibli. Very piano driven and subtle. Though, you'll have more classic sounding Zelda music in the towns and shrines. And the stable music reminds me of Lon Lon Ranch. I really loved this game. Just another masterpiece in a series that never ceases to disappoint. Expand
  20. Mar 11, 2017
    10
    It's amazing that after 30 years, Nintendo found a new way to reinvent one of their most storied IPs. I say this as someone who thought Twilight Princess was a boring remake of Ocarina of Time. I really haven't loved a Zelda title since Wind Waker on Gamecube. This title is different. It's the first true Zelda game that you can find yourself getting lost in. The world is huge and full ofIt's amazing that after 30 years, Nintendo found a new way to reinvent one of their most storied IPs. I say this as someone who thought Twilight Princess was a boring remake of Ocarina of Time. I really haven't loved a Zelda title since Wind Waker on Gamecube. This title is different. It's the first true Zelda game that you can find yourself getting lost in. The world is huge and full of things to do. I just discovered you can shield surf down hills and mountains (though doing so reduces the durability of the shield). I feel like I'm discovering something new every time I play it. Expand
  21. Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Amazing game!!!!!!! Seriously, well done Nintendo. I loved the characters in the game. They have that quirky Nintendo design to them. Definitely a very Japanese influenced game compared to past Zeldas. Some parts of the game felt like they were modeled after Kyoto. Especially Karakiko Village. Unlike past Zelda games, you don't unlock key items that are necessary to progress in the story.Amazing game!!!!!!! Seriously, well done Nintendo. I loved the characters in the game. They have that quirky Nintendo design to them. Definitely a very Japanese influenced game compared to past Zeldas. Some parts of the game felt like they were modeled after Kyoto. Especially Karakiko Village. Unlike past Zelda games, you don't unlock key items that are necessary to progress in the story. You can go anywhere you want, but if you head to Hyrule Castle...well, good luck lol. Expand
  22. Mar 13, 2017
    9
    Disappointing dungeons gives this almost perfect game a rating of 9/10.
    Everything else is beyond perfection, could ask for more in a Zelda game.
    Generally not that keen on open world games but this is an exception. I would like them to incorporate "Heart Pieces" in order to expand the nostalgic feeling. Pretty satisfying to see the salt from immature Sony fanboys complaining about
    Disappointing dungeons gives this almost perfect game a rating of 9/10.
    Everything else is beyond perfection, could ask for more in a Zelda game.
    Generally not that keen on open world games but this is an exception.
    I would like them to incorporate "Heart Pieces" in order to expand the nostalgic feeling.
    Pretty satisfying to see the salt from immature Sony fanboys complaining about this game cuz they know this game annihilates Horizon Zero Dawn, LOL
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  23. Mar 13, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a brilliant game, in some places flawless, but the frame rate issues make this game at times unplayable, and the horse mechanics do my head in. For the whole 80 hours I've played this, I probably spent 30 minutes on a horse because it was too frustrating to use.

    Also, coming off the main game for a second, I'm not a fan of what Nintendo is doing with the DLC, making you pay for a difficulty which is coming in the summer is an embarrassment, and the worst thing is is that people will pay for it because it's Nintendo.

    But overall, the story is great, graphically it's beautiful and the hundreds of secrets, dungeons, shrines, korok seeds and the many hours of adventure I put in to this game is worth while. I really hope Nintendo continues to do this with the Zelda franchise is the future.
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  24. Mar 14, 2017
    9
    The game is incredible. The open world is vast and filled with life everywhere you look, all the mechanics were clearly thought out and carefully balanced, you actually want to go see what's behind the mountain in front of you and that's a feeling I haven't felt in a really long time. I have to say, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild deserves a 99% if not more for it reinvents notThe game is incredible. The open world is vast and filled with life everywhere you look, all the mechanics were clearly thought out and carefully balanced, you actually want to go see what's behind the mountain in front of you and that's a feeling I haven't felt in a really long time. I have to say, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild deserves a 99% if not more for it reinvents not only the Zelda series but the whole open world genre. My only gripes with the game are the dips in FPS I've noticed in TV mode and the micro dips in tablet mode. I'm extremely sensitive to these so to the average person the dips in tablet mode won't be noticeable and I haven't seen anyone complaining about this before. Expand
  25. Mar 14, 2017
    8
    Breath of the Wild is obviously the best in the series, as it is the most recent. As was the last Zelda, until this Zelda.
    The game is wholly immersive and widely entertaining, its the little things in the game that can build excitement.
    However it is also the little things that can detract from a game enough that the little things become a constant irritation like an itch under a
    Breath of the Wild is obviously the best in the series, as it is the most recent. As was the last Zelda, until this Zelda.
    The game is wholly immersive and widely entertaining, its the little things in the game that can build excitement.

    However it is also the little things that can detract from a game enough that the little things become a constant irritation like an itch under a plaster cast.

    All in all, a great game.
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  26. Mar 15, 2017
    10
    Great game and I keep playing to see the great story line. It is a bit different than other Zeldas but I love it. Perfect change. Combat is fun and does take a a little to get use to, but when you get it, it is very rewarding.
  27. Mar 16, 2017
    10
    Open your eyes.... these are the first words you hear when you first start the game. It was 2011. Nintendo showed us Gamers a tech demo of a new Zelda Game for the Wii U. 1 Year later they said they are working on a new Zelda Title but it will be a lot different to the first footage we seen of the tech demo. 2013 in a Nintendo Direct Eiji Aonuma said that the Zelda title will 100 percentlyOpen your eyes.... these are the first words you hear when you first start the game. It was 2011. Nintendo showed us Gamers a tech demo of a new Zelda Game for the Wii U. 1 Year later they said they are working on a new Zelda Title but it will be a lot different to the first footage we seen of the tech demo. 2013 in a Nintendo Direct Eiji Aonuma said that the Zelda title will 100 percently come. But with a twist. It will complete start a new beginning in the Zelda era. It will be like the old Zelda games (a Link to the past) where you can completely explore the whole world on your own. But now with new features and a complete open world and the main thing was, it was 3D. The mission of the game was to rethink the conventions of Zelda. After that a year long we heard nothing. At E3 2014 Eiji Aonuma showed us a little cinematic that gave us a glimpse of the new Zelda game. At some time Zelda should come 2015. However we now know that, that wasn't the case. They showed us a gameplay of the game at the game awards 2014 and it was amazing. It was such a little glimpse but everyone was pumped for the game. Later on they said they will release the game 2016 what also wasn't the case because we saw a release list of the games of 2016 and Zelda was listed for 2017. E3 2016 we saw the first Trailer showing us the game and it was amazing... the feeling this trailer gave me is undescribeable. At an event of the E3 you could also play the game. Everyone said they loved what they have played. But there were framerate drops but that isn't the big case in this review. Now 2017 they showed us the new nintendo console in detail and they also made the announcement that the console and the game would release at the 3rd March 2017. Now the day has come.... 03.03.2017 was the date and it happened....the game was finally released. And it was unbelieveable to see how good it sold. Me as an Zelda fan of the first hour was going crazy because there was no Switch or Zelda available at my local stores. But then at the 7th i finally got it and since then i am playing Zelda.... Wake up Link. You get out of the first room in to the big wild. You can see everything in your view range... and the view range is REAAAALLLY BIG. The Art-Style is beautiful, the Graphics beautiful, the Character Design is beautiful, the variety of Weapons/Armors/Bows is unbelieveably big and the Story is as beautiful as it could ever be. Guys i need to end it here.... not because i lost joy of writing this Review..... No. I just want to go back to my Switch and play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Expand
  28. Mar 18, 2017
    10
    This game is great for people who are looking for a Nintendo Switch game or if you want to into the Zelda series. I've played this game for a week now and I've only completed three dungeons. I think this game may be better than Ocarina of Time! This is a must-play for Zelda fans, People who like adventure games, and people who want to get into Zelda. This game is almost flawless and is aThis game is great for people who are looking for a Nintendo Switch game or if you want to into the Zelda series. I've played this game for a week now and I've only completed three dungeons. I think this game may be better than Ocarina of Time! This is a must-play for Zelda fans, People who like adventure games, and people who want to get into Zelda. This game is almost flawless and is a good candidate for game of the year. Expand
  29. Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Amazing game! Good story and gameplay mechanics.
    And there is plenty of things to do in this huge world!
    This game needs to be the game of the year.

    A masterpiece.
  30. Mar 25, 2017
    10
    If you buy a Nintendo Switch, this game is a must buy.

    It is the absolute perfect return for a Zelda game. Nice story, with a great graphics, nice puzzles, and the fighting mechanics are very accurate to what a Zelda player must expect. The soundtrack fits perfectly within the game. The return of Gannon's activities are, probably, one of the best aspects of this new Zelda world. We also
    If you buy a Nintendo Switch, this game is a must buy.

    It is the absolute perfect return for a Zelda game. Nice story, with a great graphics, nice puzzles, and the fighting mechanics are very accurate to what a Zelda player must expect. The soundtrack fits perfectly within the game. The return of Gannon's activities are, probably, one of the best aspects of this new Zelda world. We also see a more human part of Zelda and Link's relationship, making it even more interesting to save Hyrule.

    Also the RPG new aspect of game (armors, weapons, foods and consumables) adds a very nice experience to players, all scaled very correctly. After the prelude, you are just thrown into a vast free world, where you can seek, destroy camps, do side-quests or just stare-out to the brilliant nature that surounds the player.

    This new journey of Link's tales is, with non doubt, a 10 game. ¡This is a brilliant way to start a new generation of consoles for Nintendo, and we expect this to keep on this good work!
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  31. Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild es ejemplo claro de como una franquicia se reinvento de forma existosa , esta vez ninendo ha puesto a puesto patas arriba la historia de zelda y dio como resulado una obra maestra
  32. Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Love it. As a long-time Zelda fan I did not know what to expect going into this game.

    As much as I miss some of the Zelda Classics (hook-shot, more temples with monsters and puzzles) The game set a whole new standard in gaming. The world is amazing, the game is beautiful. I honestly don't think I can give this game anything lower than a 10 . After about 70 hours I have completed the
    Love it. As a long-time Zelda fan I did not know what to expect going into this game.

    As much as I miss some of the Zelda Classics (hook-shot, more temples with monsters and puzzles) The game set a whole new standard in gaming. The world is amazing, the game is beautiful. I honestly don't think I can give this game anything lower than a 10 . After about 70 hours I have completed the main story but there is SO much Side stuff I did not do. Only 60/120 shrines, and not even 100 Korok seeds.
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  33. Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Good story, beautiful, fun gameplay and amazing soundtrack... one of the games where they are as perfect as you could get for their genre if youre a fan of open world games this is a must buy and a great game into the franchise dont listen to people that rate this game as a 0 but i do understand ratings around 8
  34. Mar 27, 2017
    10
    There is no game more perfect, more beautiful than this game right here!
    It's a game that somebody made and put effort into and that makes it an automatic 10/10 in my books, they put in effort and money into making a game on a console that is so poorly built, a large portion of people broke it the same day!
    I have to give props to Nintendo for deciding to outsource their console creation
    There is no game more perfect, more beautiful than this game right here!
    It's a game that somebody made and put effort into and that makes it an automatic 10/10 in my books, they put in effort and money into making a game on a console that is so poorly built, a large portion of people broke it the same day!
    I have to give props to Nintendo for deciding to outsource their console creation to a third party of IT students with 2 hours of experience, it really gave them a lot of hands-on experience with consolemaking 101.
    Now about the game, it is about this protagonist called Zelda who carries around a legendary sword and crossdresses as a girl sometimes because of fanservice (many people were aroused by this) who is looking for this egyptian symbol he can put on his hand to grant him infinite power, much like Palpatine except he's not grey and wrinkly.
    This game is beautiful, 10/10 I am so proud of everyone for buying this game and being alive to play it!
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  35. May 7, 2017
    10
    an excelelent game, nintendo reinvented Zelda and gave us a precious game, full of things to do, it is impossible to not get lost in the vast and great world of this game.
  36. Apr 19, 2017
    10
    Before I am accused of only giving this game because I am a 'Nintendo fanboy', or because I'm a brainless fan of the series, I want to point out that I favour Nintendo no more than any other company that produces games, and this is strangely the first Zelda game I have ever played. So when I say that this is already one of my favourite games of all time, it really means something.Before I am accused of only giving this game because I am a 'Nintendo fanboy', or because I'm a brainless fan of the series, I want to point out that I favour Nintendo no more than any other company that produces games, and this is strangely the first Zelda game I have ever played. So when I say that this is already one of my favourite games of all time, it really means something.

    Firstly, I will acknowledge that the graphics are a mediocre 900p, not even utilising The Switch's ability to display 1080p. But the characters are actually well animated, and the world is definitely something to behold. There have been a few frame rate drops, however, since the big update, I have not noticed any more.
    What I also noticed, and was pleasantly surprised by, the game doesn't hold your hand AT ALL. You literally step out of the spawn area, and boom, explore your heart out. And that brings me to my next point - the world is HUGE. I can't recommend this game enough if you are a fan of the open world genre. I will try to keep this review spoiler-free, but the story definitely throws away the whole 'damsel in distress' idea, which is cool. The beautiful soundtrack also only adds to my love for this game.
    Overall, if you are thinking about getting this game, you absolutely should. It's almost worth a Switch on it's own, and it's so far definitely game of the year for me.
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  37. Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Amazing Game, I have over 125 hours on this and I still play it daily. Definitely brought me back into gaming from being out of it for so long. Thanks Nintendo!
  38. Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Absolutely best game release since at least 4-5 years. Fantastic design, most freedom and the graphics are really good for such a small device, too. Nothing bad to say about it at all, everything just fits.
  39. Apr 1, 2017
    10
    this game is the more beautiful game That I seen there, I love the legend of zelda and love this game, this game contains so many features and your mechanical are perfectly made
  40. Apr 2, 2017
    10
    Este juego es increíble. Se nota que ha llevado mucho tiempo de desarrollo. Es el juego más parecido a la vida real, puedes hacer cualquier cosa!!!. Una vez acabada la historia yo solo llevaba el 17% completado del juego. Este juego tiene una cantidad y calidad de contenido inigualable. Tienes que jugarlo para sentirlo. Y con la última actualización cierrabocas se han ido las bajadas deEste juego es increíble. Se nota que ha llevado mucho tiempo de desarrollo. Es el juego más parecido a la vida real, puedes hacer cualquier cosa!!!. Una vez acabada la historia yo solo llevaba el 17% completado del juego. Este juego tiene una cantidad y calidad de contenido inigualable. Tienes que jugarlo para sentirlo. Y con la última actualización cierrabocas se han ido las bajadas de frames.

    ASÍ SE HACE UN MUNDO ABIERTO SEÑORES ASÍ SÍ.

    Yo diría el mejor videojuego de TODOS los tiempos. (Haber si alguien logra superarlo)

    Los que ponen de 8 para abajo no lo han jugado ;D (NI UNO LO HA JUGADO)
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  41. Apr 2, 2017
    10
    This is a great game.
    All the sounds and music in this game are awesome. The open world environment is great (horse, grass, weather, etc) along with history with plenty of paths.
  42. Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Sin duda estamos ante uno de los juegos más esperados de los últimos años y, tras haberlo jugado en la Switch, sólo puedo rendirme a sus pies.

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, un mundo vivo y salvaje La historia de ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ da comienzo con Link despertando de un sueño de cien años. Desorientado y con la única ayuda de una voz que le guía en
    Sin duda estamos ante uno de los juegos más esperados de los últimos años y, tras haberlo jugado en la Switch, sólo puedo rendirme a sus pies.

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, un mundo vivo y salvaje

    La historia de ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ da comienzo con Link despertando de un sueño de cien años. Desorientado y con la única ayuda de una voz que le guía en sus primeros pasos, el protagonista de esta historia empieza a ser consciente de que el mal reina en Hyrule y de que, tal y como ya intentó cien años atrás con la ayuda de la princesa Zelda y de otros cuatro elegidos, deberá acabar con él.

    Este es el punto de partida de un Zelda que viene con ganas de romper esquemas. Un Zelda que seguirá gustando a los fans de la saga, pero que a buen seguro conseguirá levantar más de una ceja y de dos entre los más conservadores. Se podría decir que es el Zelda menos Zelda de todos, por muy extraño que pueda sonar.
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  43. Apr 3, 2017
    10
    This is the best game that I have ever played. PERIOD! I can't put it down. I'm over 80 hours in and only about half way through. Most players say about 60 hours to complete it, but I'm taking my time. Going through the areas, completing quests, shrines, getting every Korok seed I come across and picking up any resource in sight. I absolutely love this game. I won't even complain about theThis is the best game that I have ever played. PERIOD! I can't put it down. I'm over 80 hours in and only about half way through. Most players say about 60 hours to complete it, but I'm taking my time. Going through the areas, completing quests, shrines, getting every Korok seed I come across and picking up any resource in sight. I absolutely love this game. I won't even complain about the frame rate drops. It's not that much of an issue to me. My only complaint is how fast the weapons break. BUT, you do get weapons later in the game that last much longer. The game play is phenomenal! I love the graphics! And how much there is to do! Hell, it took me over a year to sink 80 hours into Skyrim, and I played Breath of the Wild for 80 hours plus in a month! I'll be playing this game for a while. I feel no need to buy any other games. I even skipped out on Horizon Zero Dawn(Which I'll get eventually). As for all the negative user reviews who have never even played the game. They just need to stop being petty and get over themselves. I am no Nintendo fan boy, by any means and I never even owned a Wii U. I just took a chance on buying a switch cause I thought Breath of the Wild looked great, and it blew my expectations away. I would have scored this game higher then 10, but the meter doesn't work like that. Expand
  44. Apr 6, 2017
    9
    Breath of the Wild is by no means a perfect game. Is it a great game? Yes. Is it my favorite Zelda I've ever played? Yes. However, it does have problems, and no, not weapon durability. No way to get around rain is really annoying, and there are slight framerate issues, although those were mostly fixed in the latest update. However, I wish the game felt more Zelda-ish. We get a boomerangBreath of the Wild is by no means a perfect game. Is it a great game? Yes. Is it my favorite Zelda I've ever played? Yes. However, it does have problems, and no, not weapon durability. No way to get around rain is really annoying, and there are slight framerate issues, although those were mostly fixed in the latest update. However, I wish the game felt more Zelda-ish. We get a boomerang (although I don't love it), and we get bombs, but we don't get a hookshot or any other typical Zelda items. The dungeons also are not great. Most of my complaints are very small, although they do add up. However, the game has so many great aspects. The fact that you can complete anything whenever you want is perfect, and weapon durability is what makes sure you can't run around with a Savage Lynel Crusher the entire game. The cutscenes are very well made, and the physics engine is one of my favorites. The fact that everything interacts with everything just makes it so much better. I would give Breath of the Wild a 9.5, but since that isn't allowed, I decided to give it a 9 because it's not a perfect game. However, I heavily recommend it to ANYONE who owns a Switch or a Wii U. Expand
  45. Apr 15, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego de mundo abierto creado. No te aburres de estar invadido de misiones secundarias como ocurre con otros. Excelente visuales, gameplay e historia.
  46. Apr 16, 2017
    10
    this is the best game i`ve played in mi life, the map is so big, the game looks so good and theres a lot of funny puzzles. the only thing that i dont like of this game is tha the principal bosses are very easy but the game is addictive and the exploration is very funny
  47. Aug 27, 2017
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the new Ocarina of time. Where its predecessor took 3D games to a whole new level, this one opens up whole new branches of the term "open world".
    The world is HUGE. Mindboggingly so. And never feels empty. And you have absolute, ultimate liberty. You can go anywhere, at any moment, even the final boss!
    The game is not perfect. It suffers (imo)
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the new Ocarina of time. Where its predecessor took 3D games to a whole new level, this one opens up whole new branches of the term "open world".
    The world is HUGE. Mindboggingly so. And never feels empty. And you have absolute, ultimate liberty. You can go anywhere, at any moment, even the final boss!
    The game is not perfect. It suffers (imo) form two less great points: a lacking story (not bad, just meh) and a lack of "Zelda dungeons". There are only 4 in the game, and they share the same feel. Same goes for their bosses.
    Overall, the best world in an open world EVER, excellent gameplay, absolute freedom, but "meh" story and dungeons.
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  48. Feb 8, 2018
    10
    Honestly, one of the greatest games ever made, whether you are a Zelda fan or not you WILL enjoy this game. After Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, it was clear that the standard 3D Zelda formula was getting old, and I was nervous when hearing that BotW was going to be different and was afraid of what Nintendo would come up with.,.

    But it was totally worth it! The open world is
    Honestly, one of the greatest games ever made, whether you are a Zelda fan or not you WILL enjoy this game. After Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, it was clear that the standard 3D Zelda formula was getting old, and I was nervous when hearing that BotW was going to be different and was afraid of what Nintendo would come up with.,.

    But it was totally worth it! The open world is absolutely amazing, beautiful, jam packed with content, and MASSIVE. The physics of this game are incredible, allowing for you to climb just about anything and glide for long distances, allowing for a huge sense of exploration and almost no boundaries for where you can go. Having several shrines, instead of single long dungeons, was a great idea as well, challenging the player with puzzles without disrupting your exploration for too long a period of time. Combat is also more challenging, where your weapons break and you are forced to strategize and prioritize weapons based on the opponents that you fight. Much better than using the sword, hookshot and arrows a million times like in the old games.

    My only complaint, and this if forced, is the boss battles, which aren't too exciting or complicated, but this isn't enough of an issue to say this game isn't perfect.

    BotW is honestly a reason to buy a Switch, it is a perfect game, the best yet of the current generation of gaming, and is a really exciting direction for Nintendo. I hope that this is a good sign of things to come!
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  49. May 7, 2017
    10
    This is not your typical open world game whatsoever. The usual fetch-quests and busy work and "Ubisoft Towers" don't exist in this game. Nintendo has crafted a genre-defining game and it would be a disservice to your title as a gamer if you did not pick this game up.
  50. May 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

    In this review, the game will start off with 5 points, gaining or losing them throughout this review.

    For a full review, go to the Team MM YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you don't miss it.

    If you haven't played this game yet, OPEN YOUR EYES. You have missed one of the best games to EVER come out, and that's saying something.

    Now, another spoiler warning, if you don't want to have the game spoiled for you.

    Review:

    Open your eyes... Open your eyes. Wake up, Link.
    You wake up after a 100 year sleep in the Shrine of Resurrection, where the main tutorial takes place. "Oh No!" you say to yourself. "Another seven-hour long Zelda tutorial!" Then you start playing. You learn most of the the basic mechanics in this shrine, such as climbing, wearing clothes, and using the "Sheikah Slate," a plot tool/super cool item to use, all within... 1 minute? That's right, after this tutorial, you're out in the huge open world of the Great Plateau, the birthplace of the kingdom of Hyrule. 2 points for the short tutorial. After meeting an old man, you're free to explore the HUGE world of BotW... until you realise that the huge area you're in only accounts for about 2% of the world. The old man tells you to complete four shrines, the mini-dungeons of the game, so let's say you do it. You've just unlocked the four main mechanics of the game:

    Cryonis, to freeze giants blocks of ice on top of water, making it possible to cross.

    Stasis, allowing you to freeze almost anything in time, to put either kinetic energy into it or to stop it from ramming into you.

    Magnesis, allowing you to move metallic objects out of the way.

    Bombs. Just bombs. You have an unlimited supply of them! One point for unlimited bombs.

    Now that you have completed the shrines, you can get back to the old man on the roof of the temple of time, who will do something so spoilery that even with a spoiler warning, I won't tell you. He gives you the paraglider, a tool that lets you escape the plateau, into the HUGE open world (2 points for minimal time spent in opening area) ... until you realise that you first need to go VERY far to Kakariko village, then even FARTHER to Hateno village, only to be told to go BACK to Kakariko village. After that, you are told to find a certain location (When you're nearby, you'll see a rainbow shine where it is). The easiest one to find is near the Great Plateau, which means you have to go all the way back there, and then go BACK TO KAKARIKO VILLAGE (YES, AGAIN)! Minus 6 points for boring stuff! Anyway, after that, you're playing a Nearly Flawless game. PROS (Plus 0.5 to 2 points for each): HUGE WORLD (2), hard fighting without the frustration (2) (somehow, Nintendo added difficulty absolutely PERFECTLY), good weapon levelling system (1) FUN GAMEPLAY (2), great graphics (1), and LOTS OF FUN PUZZLES (1). Cons: Weapons and shields break super fast (2), Too easy to defeat guardians as long of you have a shield (0.5). VERDICT: BotW was a very fun game. If you've been keeping track, you would know that the score is currently 9.5. 9.5 is rounded to 10, so, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Gets a 10 out of 10.
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  51. May 12, 2017
    10
    Overview of Play Time:
    I have played 70 hours, completed 75/120 Shrines, found 78/900 korok seeds, saved 3/4 divine beasts and unlocked the entire map. I still haven't beat the game but that's because I'm waiting until I get all the shrines unlocked.
    Comparison to The Witcher 3: The Witcher 3 was the best Open-World game prior to BOTW because of its size, graphics, combat and story. I
    Overview of Play Time:
    I have played 70 hours, completed 75/120 Shrines, found 78/900 korok seeds, saved 3/4 divine beasts and unlocked the entire map. I still haven't beat the game but that's because I'm waiting until I get all the shrines unlocked.

    Comparison to The Witcher 3:
    The Witcher 3 was the best Open-World game prior to BOTW because of its size, graphics, combat and story. I beat the game and started a second play through and have enjoyed every second of it. The big difference between The Witcher 3 and BOTW is the dialogue options, of course, but also the importance of main quests in each game. When playing the Witcher 3 it gives you recommendation character levels to beat each mission and completing certain ones can prevent you from completing others. This is as linear as the game will get but this simple thing will only allow a certain amount of quests one can complete while completing the game. In BOTW there are no recommended levels to complete quests making this game a pure non linear experience allowing the most freedom from any game previous. Another big comparison between the two are the map sizes because both are similar in map size but the BOTW FEELS way more massive. This has to do with the ability to climb and shrines. The mountains in the BOTW are no joke and you can plan to spend 10-20 min. climbing the big ones When you reach the top is the moment you feel the vastness of the map, which you can't find in other games. Both games also include horses but in BOTW you never really want to ride the horse because the game is better running/climbing around every nook and cranny.

    BOTW is for smart people ONLY:
    This game is filled with shrines, which require puzzle solving and physics combined, Korok seeds require quick thinking for some but mostly involve puzzles, most of the side and shrine quests are riddles and rarely show where to go, divine beasts are massive puzzles, etc. This is where I think the majority of the negative feedback is coming from because most people find the game too hard and blame it on the breaking of weapons, blah, blah.. This where weapon prioritizing comes in and is an important skill to learn throughout the game.

    The one negative thing:
    When completing side quests, the reward is usually a large rupee. I didn't have a problem with this at first but after a while I wish there was more variety. There is one side quest in the desert town Gerudo that I wish more side quests were like, *Thunder Hel.... *cough* because of it taking multiple side quests to complete. Rupee's in BOTW come very easily because of the items found throughout exploration so having them as a reward is a small letdown.

    Summary:
    I still have a lot more to do before I call it quits with BOTW and it's going to be a while before that happens. I have had multiple moments throughout the game where I just look at the atmosphere and just let out a "Wow!". The game is uniquely gorgeous and tests your curiosity like no other game before it. Go out there, buy a Switch and buy this game because you are missing out on one of the best gaming experiences in your lifetime.
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  52. May 12, 2017
    10
    hey pus sies i just got paid 400 dollars from nintendo to make this review lol its crazy that nintendo payed 6706 people for fake reviews
    extra caracters so this gets the minimumfghdus gufhdgb shjvbfujds gbeuv uskybghjdvgryugvsu
  53. Jun 15, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i love it! the characters, the landscape, the game manicks and so much more one of my favorite games ever! tho the music is good it's not as good as in many other zelda games that is my only complain Expand
  54. Mar 7, 2019
    8
    Excellent entry in the series. Nintendo finally cut the crap with this one. Hopefully this means that the days of needing to stand up and waggle your arms around like an idiot to play a game are long gone. It's not perfect, the music leaves much to be desired and the repetitive cutscenes become exhausting. I have a moral objection to publishers making you pay extra for DLC that should haveExcellent entry in the series. Nintendo finally cut the crap with this one. Hopefully this means that the days of needing to stand up and waggle your arms around like an idiot to play a game are long gone. It's not perfect, the music leaves much to be desired and the repetitive cutscenes become exhausting. I have a moral objection to publishers making you pay extra for DLC that should have been included in the original purchase, this is unfortunately a bandwagon that Nintendo is jumping on as well Expand
  55. Apr 24, 2018
    10
    Absolutely gorgeus. I'm 45 hours into the game and i can't remember playing an open world game with such as much detail as this game. When most AAA titles have lost their spirit and gameplay, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild steps in to remind people how games should be. Lots and lots of fake 0/10 user reviews, always a good sign of a good game.
  56. Mar 31, 2020
    9
    This is a great game in almost every way, the only reason why I give it a 9 instead of a 10 is because the lack of underwater exploration. Loved that in previous Zelda games and I did find it disappointing and a little bit annoying that it was not a feature in Zelda - Breath of the Wild.

    But except for that, the game is a masterpiece!
  57. Jun 22, 2018
    10
    Taking Legend of Zelda in a new direction, Nintendo has made a beautiful game. The gameplay, art style, and all the mechanics work together to create a stunning game that outshines the rest of the Zelda series.
  58. Jun 26, 2018
    10
    The game is a masterpiece, on par with Ocarina of Time (one of the greatest games of all time). Probably good enough to justify buying a Switch in itself. It's that good.
  59. Jul 4, 2018
    10
    I guess all the negative reviews were written by Sony-boys who have not played a single minute in this game. The gameplay is amazing. I have spent more than 200 hours playing this game and I enjoyed every minute of it. I have completed every side quest and upgraded every armor set available. I found all 120 shrines and OH MY GOD it was simply great. This game is flawless and stunning. TheI guess all the negative reviews were written by Sony-boys who have not played a single minute in this game. The gameplay is amazing. I have spent more than 200 hours playing this game and I enjoyed every minute of it. I have completed every side quest and upgraded every armor set available. I found all 120 shrines and OH MY GOD it was simply great. This game is flawless and stunning. The only thing I was kind of disappointed with was music. In my opinion it was too simple. As for the rest (characters, game design, gameplay, storyline, difficulty etc) it was simply flawless. I have played all the GOTY award nominees and with no doubt this one is the best. Expand
  60. Mar 19, 2020
    9
    One of the best games I’ve ever played, visually stunning with top notch gameplay and expert story telling. An amazing experience from start to finish.
  61. May 10, 2020
    10
    Bought a Switch literally only for this game. Its flippin epic. Also Link is kinda sexy ngl.
  62. Jul 19, 2020
    10
    The best video game ever created by human beings ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  63. Aug 12, 2020
    10
    A must of for the nintendo switch user... amazing game!
    For me it is a 10 to 10 ... congratulation!
  64. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, impecable en todos sus apartados, como Sandbox es de los mejores, superior incluso a Skyrim.
    Gran libertad en la ejecuciòn de habilidades, recorrer el terreno, escoger qué hacer y que no hacer.
    Totalmente rompedor para la saga y que ha influenciado ya en su corto tiempo de vida a muchos videojuegos de la historia en como ''entender el
    Uno de los mejores juegos de la historia, impecable en todos sus apartados, como Sandbox es de los mejores, superior incluso a Skyrim.
    Gran libertad en la ejecuciòn de habilidades, recorrer el terreno, escoger qué hacer y que no hacer.
    Totalmente rompedor para la saga y que ha influenciado ya en su corto tiempo de vida a muchos videojuegos de la historia en como ''entender el videojuego''
    Una joya jugable como todo lo que hace Nintendo.
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  65. Mar 13, 2017
    8
    I really wanted to like this it's atmosphere graphical style and sound design are excellent as well the world was well made however as great as these pros are the cons of this game ruin it for me at least such frame rate which on the Wii u is closer to 20 more than 30 is unacceptable for 2017 console or not the artificial difficulty where even in late game enemy's are still one shotI really wanted to like this it's atmosphere graphical style and sound design are excellent as well the world was well made however as great as these pros are the cons of this game ruin it for me at least such frame rate which on the Wii u is closer to 20 more than 30 is unacceptable for 2017 console or not the artificial difficulty where even in late game enemy's are still one shot killing me yet even with good gear I do **** damage not to mention the weapon breaks less than through a battle this does not equal fun it's frustrating and that is breath of the wilds biggest sin Expand
  66. Mar 8, 2017
    10
    9.5
    Despite some technical problems, glitches and boring gameplay moments, BotW is one of the best Zelda, but it's still not good as OoT. I do recommend to everyone who has a Wii U or Switch. BtW, don't buy the Switch only for this game if you already have Wii U. Wait to buy it on Holidays for a better price. Not worth it!
  67. Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Most fun shield surfing and catching bugs and cooking ever. The negative reviews are from bland boring haters that never actually played the game 0/10 is not a review it's a cry for help. This game deserve every 10/10 it gets for what it acheives in making open world games fun again. It's big enough to shame most MMORPG games and full of true exploration and challenges you in variousMost fun shield surfing and catching bugs and cooking ever. The negative reviews are from bland boring haters that never actually played the game 0/10 is not a review it's a cry for help. This game deserve every 10/10 it gets for what it acheives in making open world games fun again. It's big enough to shame most MMORPG games and full of true exploration and challenges you in various ways most games nowadays forget. It truly a revolutionary peice of software not only for Nintendo but for the entire gaming industry. Expand
  68. Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Legend of Zelda - Breath of the Wild

    What an amazing game, I'm only 60+ hours into the game yet, i feel i have only hit the tip of the iceberg. Present is the Zelda charm and yet has the depth of modern RPG adventure games such as crafting, cooking, upgrading, mining and collecting hundreds of varies items that will deepen your game playing experience. The game is excellently paced,
    Legend of Zelda - Breath of the Wild

    What an amazing game, I'm only 60+ hours into the game yet, i feel i have only hit the tip of the iceberg. Present is the Zelda charm and yet has the depth of modern RPG adventure games such as crafting, cooking, upgrading, mining and collecting hundreds of varies items that will deepen your game playing experience. The game is excellently paced, which plenty of side quests, collectors items, mini games and a wide array of beautifully crafted landscapes to distract you from the main quest. You will easily spend 80+ hours in the game.This is not only a must for anyone a fan of the Zelda series, but a must for anyone who purchases a Nintendo Switch - which complements the system quite well.

    Don't listen to the hater reviews - play the game and give it a chance, you won't be pleasantly surprised for your investment in the Game Of The Year!!!
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  69. Jan 10, 2020
    10
    Obra maestra, hay poco más que añadir, un juego muy rico en contenido, muy bien pulido, una historia vibrante. Cualquiera que tenga una switch debe jugar a este juego.
  70. Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Best open world game ever made. Such excellent word design, that makes you want to explore every inch and corner of hyrule. Gone is the handholding and the difficulty has received a notch up. Best zelda game ever made, infact this is open wolrd perfection. Do not believe the silly 0 scores from people, its soooooo obvious where those are comming from, and man you have to be a real sadBest open world game ever made. Such excellent word design, that makes you want to explore every inch and corner of hyrule. Gone is the handholding and the difficulty has received a notch up. Best zelda game ever made, infact this is open wolrd perfection. Do not believe the silly 0 scores from people, its soooooo obvious where those are comming from, and man you have to be a real sad person irl to even submit such a score for this game. Just look at alll the reviewers giving this game top scores. Its completly justified, this game is the best game ever made period. Expand
  71. Nov 16, 2018
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time. Flawless in design, beautiful in nature and perfectly tight controls. Best of the best.
  72. Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Beautiful game. I'm roughly 5 hours in and this game is incredibly fun to play. The exploration is wonderful. The world is massive and filled with secrets and surprises. The controls are great, and the combat system is amazing. The game has a perfect difficulty curve that makes the player have to be aware and thoughtful about combat. This is easily one of the most outstanding games I haveBeautiful game. I'm roughly 5 hours in and this game is incredibly fun to play. The exploration is wonderful. The world is massive and filled with secrets and surprises. The controls are great, and the combat system is amazing. The game has a perfect difficulty curve that makes the player have to be aware and thoughtful about combat. This is easily one of the most outstanding games I have played in years. I had almost forgotten how fun it is to just enjoy playing a great video game. This game reminds me of why I am a gamer. Expand
  73. Mar 11, 2017
    10
    My fiance doesn't like games where you have to fight. She's absolutely addicted to breath of the wild. I absolutely love it. I've got about 50 hours into its ridiculously great.
  74. Mar 7, 2017
    9
    This game is amazing. The game is occasionally marred with the performed issues, however, putting those aside, the game is essentially flawless. Though the inventory screen can be cumbersome it does little to weigh down this experience. Honestly I find it hilarious that they're so many review here from people saying that the review are paid, and that the game sucks. Especially when theyThis game is amazing. The game is occasionally marred with the performed issues, however, putting those aside, the game is essentially flawless. Though the inventory screen can be cumbersome it does little to weigh down this experience. Honestly I find it hilarious that they're so many review here from people saying that the review are paid, and that the game sucks. Especially when they haven't played it.

    Only real complaint is that the cartridge tastes bad.
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  75. Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I didn't grow up with Zelda. This was only my second Zelda game. My first was A Link Between Worlds. If this game is any indicator of how good the series is, then wow I really need to play the older titles. I've played a great variety of RPGs. Loved the Witcher 3, Skyrim. Just played Horizon and loved that as well. And now Zelda. Can I just say how happy I am that at the level of qualityI didn't grow up with Zelda. This was only my second Zelda game. My first was A Link Between Worlds. If this game is any indicator of how good the series is, then wow I really need to play the older titles. I've played a great variety of RPGs. Loved the Witcher 3, Skyrim. Just played Horizon and loved that as well. And now Zelda. Can I just say how happy I am that at the level of quality we'e seeing from modern titles? This Zelda game is amazing in how you can explore and traverse the land. You're not restricted to roads. You can literally climb over mountains. Any place you can see on the map is accessible and that still blows my mind. Cooking provides a great way to prepare for the cold environments or hot environments. It's also the only way to regain hearts. In A Link Between Worlds, you actually picked up small Hearts. I'm assuming thats how past Zelda games were as well. I just discovered shield surfing and while it destroyed a a shield I was saving, it was well worth it. A fantastic game. 10/10 Expand
  76. Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Got the game at launch and just beat it today. Wow, I'm speechless. This game at its core reminded me why I love gaming. From the opening scene when you run onto the cliff and survey the landscape. To meeting all the various groups throughout Hyrule. My fear going in was that this game was going to have an empty world. Boy was I wrong. I had no idea how expansive the map really is. It wasGot the game at launch and just beat it today. Wow, I'm speechless. This game at its core reminded me why I love gaming. From the opening scene when you run onto the cliff and survey the landscape. To meeting all the various groups throughout Hyrule. My fear going in was that this game was going to have an empty world. Boy was I wrong. I had no idea how expansive the map really is. It was a bit overwhelming at first but once you get used to the basic idea of discovering new Towers and Shrines, it becomes easier. Though those damn Guardians made it so difficult. My complaint about the game is the Yoga clan. I can't go into it more without revealing spoilers but they are annoying. Also the frame drops that occur on the Plateau and Forest regions can be pretty annoying in docked mode. Absolutely no drops in Handheld mode, which is what I primarily used. I'm sad that this game will set the bar too high for Nintendo. I doubt they can put out another title on the Switch that can be this amazing. But I'm looking forward to the new games down the road and reconnecting with more franchises that I have't played in years. Expand
  77. O2H
    May 11, 2017
    10
    A very good game, this The legend of Zelda is for me the best, I find the gameplay very well thought out, I love the fact that weapons have durability) I can not wait for the DLC to arrive!
  78. May 12, 2017
    10
    The tutorial area Great Plateau is gigantic for an tutorial. Most of the shrines have pretty good challanges and the enemys arent to weak. The usage of Amiibo is implemented good
  79. Oct 16, 2018
    10
    The best Zelda I've ever played. I had this game on Wii U, I bought it on Switch as well. I finished this game not once, not twice but 10 times. And always the gameplay differs from the previous one. I've never seen so many options to complete puzzles before. The BOTW open world is amazing with so many hidden places and puzzles to solve and fights to win that I didn't find it boring yet.
  80. Nov 5, 2018
    10
    EDGE's top 100 games of all time ranks BoTW at #1. I think the same as EDGE.

    I did not feel bored at all for over 100 hours.
  81. Nov 15, 2018
    10
    PERFECT IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM! 500++ HOURS PUT IN THE GAME AND I'M NOT DONE YET.
  82. Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Bought Nintendo Switch with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The game looks amazing bringing Ocarina of Time memories back. It's story is great, controls and camera angle are great, items variety is great, enviroment is great, the graphics quality is not high end though, but all old-school gamers out there know that a truly good game doesn't need that.
    Kudos to Nintendo for
    Bought Nintendo Switch with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The game looks amazing bringing Ocarina of Time memories back. It's story is great, controls and camera angle are great, items variety is great, enviroment is great, the graphics quality is not high end though, but all old-school gamers out there know that a truly good game doesn't need that.
    Kudos to Nintendo for bringing this game to life, a must for all gamers +++
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  83. Mar 14, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. It's beautiful and It's so fun I just could not put it down. I love going around and exploring and doing the side quests. The gameplay changed things up from previous Zelda games and its great. The music is fantastic. It's just a great game. I love it.
  84. Mar 14, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the most beautiful fresh new game I have played in a long time. It has fluid and easy to understand combat. The world is your oyster and you can do anything with it. Exploring has never felt more rewarding either! Any where you look you see something new and it could lead to great loot, or a new civilization, or even a boss you can barelyThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the most beautiful fresh new game I have played in a long time. It has fluid and easy to understand combat. The world is your oyster and you can do anything with it. Exploring has never felt more rewarding either! Any where you look you see something new and it could lead to great loot, or a new civilization, or even a boss you can barely scratch. The mystery and challenge this game brings to the table is outstanding. My only notes of anything negative is the fact that the frame rate drops can be annoying and the Voice acting is a bit strange and not quite at the level I was hoping it'd be. Other than that there is no reason not to play this game. Expand
  85. Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This game is the most beautiful game I've ever had the pleasure of playing. there is so much to do in this huge open world game it is now one of my favorite games to play.
  86. Mar 26, 2017
    10
    Annoying framerate, constant bad weather and green fog, world not filled with too much interesting stuff, lacks enemy variety, lack of interesting enemies and bosses. However, it's still by far the best game released this decade with one of the most c ompelling open worlds ever created, some of the most amazing vistas you can find in a video game, amazing music, tons of things to unlockAnnoying framerate, constant bad weather and green fog, world not filled with too much interesting stuff, lacks enemy variety, lack of interesting enemies and bosses. However, it's still by far the best game released this decade with one of the most c ompelling open worlds ever created, some of the most amazing vistas you can find in a video game, amazing music, tons of things to unlock and find, a very good combat system for an open world game and the absolutely best dungeons and level design ever in a video game. Pure interactivity. Expand
  87. Mar 9, 2017
    10
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  88. Mar 13, 2017
    9
    Can't stop playing it. There is so much to do it is nuts!! You plan something out like " Ok, I see that tower in the distance, lets go get that now." and 3 hours later you find yourself 10 shrines in, doing side quests, and catching that awesome Black and orange horse that seems impossible to tame, without even touching the tower.
    Yes this game has some flaws.
    -Frame rate is great most
    Can't stop playing it. There is so much to do it is nuts!! You plan something out like " Ok, I see that tower in the distance, lets go get that now." and 3 hours later you find yourself 10 shrines in, doing side quests, and catching that awesome Black and orange horse that seems impossible to tame, without even touching the tower.
    Yes this game has some flaws.
    -Frame rate is great most the time, but does tend to dip down every once in a while.
    -Resolution could be better being 2017.
    -There is a lot of unused space in the game, but I think that adds to the beauty of the game.
    -I do have to say some of the voice acting (En Language) does seem cheesy at times. (I'm probably gonna get ripped a new one for that.)
    **There are probably more, and I'm sure there is, but this is, so far, what I have ran into personally. I haven't watched any spoilers, botw lets plays, or streams, not even a review.**

    -The amount of Pros for this game is too much for me to put on here.
    -The subtle music will give you goosebumps.
    -The quiet landscape gives you a sense of a giant open world.
    -The combat is punishing at times, but with the items that you receive from shrines and chest found in the wilderness, you can go to that camp of Bokoblins that have been destroying earlier and take them out once in for all!!!
    -The shrines test your mind in simple, or seemingly impossible puzzles that make you go "Ooohh I see how I can complete this" after about 5-30 minutes of looking around.
    -The 4 Divine Beasts, with challenging puzzles and Epic rewards. sure there is only 4, but there are also 100 shrines and world bosses, ganon. Not to mention the side quests, collecting materials, picture taking, Korok seeds, mini games, the master sword!!!... I guess what I'm trying to say is that this game has content, and more content on the way.

    I do have to say I am very impressed by this game, and look forward to more adventure, and upcoming content.
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  89. Mar 12, 2017
    10
    A finely tuned and well thought out game. One of the best games ever made, and THE best open world game ever made. A masterpiece in all senses of the word, This game will be remembered for decades.
  90. Mar 11, 2017
    10
    I had to create an account to make this clear. BoTW is without doubt one of greatest games ever made and quite possibly the greatest. I've been gaming for 30 years and the feeling this game gives me is the same feeling I had playing Golden axe, Streets of Rage, Metal gear solid, GTA3 and the last of us. While all those games are incredible in their own right this game makes me feel proudI had to create an account to make this clear. BoTW is without doubt one of greatest games ever made and quite possibly the greatest. I've been gaming for 30 years and the feeling this game gives me is the same feeling I had playing Golden axe, Streets of Rage, Metal gear solid, GTA3 and the last of us. While all those games are incredible in their own right this game makes me feel proud to be a gamer. The physics in this game are incredible. I literally bought the switch for this game and I feel no remorse at all, I can't put the game down. A masterpiece is an understatement, this is how you make art. Expand
  91. Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Honestly, I feel this game is more a 9/10 due to performance issues in docked mode. But since it's getting hit hard with low scores, I'll give it a 10. Outside of the frame drops, the game is incredible. I've spent hours just climbing, exploring, and hunting. It truly is an amazing experience. I was disappointed at the lack of traditional dungeons. I'm trying not to spoil the game, butHonestly, I feel this game is more a 9/10 due to performance issues in docked mode. But since it's getting hit hard with low scores, I'll give it a 10. Outside of the frame drops, the game is incredible. I've spent hours just climbing, exploring, and hunting. It truly is an amazing experience. I was disappointed at the lack of traditional dungeons. I'm trying not to spoil the game, but you'll see what I mean by the 4 "dungeons" that aren't really dungeons. However the variety of shrines makes up for it, as they provide a quick "dungeon experience." We need another Water Temple, Nintendo! jk lol but I hope the expansion does incorporate a long and intricate designed temple. Expand
  92. Mar 12, 2017
    10
    My life has essentially been Work and Zelda over the last week. I am so addicted and have yet to run out of things to do. Right now, I'm trying to find every Korok so I can upgrade my sword/bow inventory. I've done some of the main story but keep getting distracted. I've played very few open world games outside of this and GTA so I might need to check out Horizon, Skyrim, and the Witcher.My life has essentially been Work and Zelda over the last week. I am so addicted and have yet to run out of things to do. Right now, I'm trying to find every Korok so I can upgrade my sword/bow inventory. I've done some of the main story but keep getting distracted. I've played very few open world games outside of this and GTA so I might need to check out Horizon, Skyrim, and the Witcher. All those look brilliant too. This game made the Switch purchase worth it. Though I have no idea what I'm going to play on it after I complete the game in its entirety. Expand
  93. Mar 12, 2017
    10
    I agree with the poster below. The game is not in depth as some might say. Especially for those of us who have been playing RPGs for a while. You won't see the character development that you'll see in games like the Witcher. The lore of the game is severely lacking as well. However, I didn't expect any of these things coming into this game. What I expected was a game of intricate designI agree with the poster below. The game is not in depth as some might say. Especially for those of us who have been playing RPGs for a while. You won't see the character development that you'll see in games like the Witcher. The lore of the game is severely lacking as well. However, I didn't expect any of these things coming into this game. What I expected was a game of intricate design that is largely puzzle based. I feel like this game was what I expected plus more. The side quests are nothing special. The main quests are not clear and quite confusing. But the game itself is incredible. The shrines provide a nice change of pace from the world. I feel where Zelda shines from it's competition is through its puzzles. This game has you use different technologies in order to progress through a puzzle. Overall, I'd give this game an A. The best Zelda since Majora's Mask. Expand
  94. Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Brilliant, I mean what is there left to say? Everything that can be said to praise this game has been already said. Just check out the reviews by the pro reviewers for all the detailed accurate reviews, as a user I can only say that I'm in love with this game.
  95. Mar 12, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A delightful adventure steered by your own ambition. I like to get straight to the point, the pros are evident, I'm not going to talk about that. Cons (for me). Drop FPS in built up areas, clunky menu system, lack of any linearity to enhance your path through the story and poor voice acting. All together, a technically good game, brilliant mechanics and creative/ limitless ways to play. Nothing is worth 10/10, no game is perfect, but BOTW delivered while I was playing it. Expand
  96. Mar 12, 2017
    10
    This game is almost perfect. Why? Well, the graphics, while not fully realistic, are simply stunning in handheld and docked mode. And while there is a few FPS drops here and there, these a rare, not very noticeable, and the game is completely playable.

    The explorable world is also this games strong point. You can go to almost anywhere you see, with hardly any limitations. Random enemy
    This game is almost perfect. Why? Well, the graphics, while not fully realistic, are simply stunning in handheld and docked mode. And while there is a few FPS drops here and there, these a rare, not very noticeable, and the game is completely playable.

    The explorable world is also this games strong point. You can go to almost anywhere you see, with hardly any limitations. Random enemy encounters are also able to be overcame by multiple ways, the game doesn't force you to solve a puzzle or defeat an enemy in a particular way, it is up to you. The freedom you have is extraordinary,

    In my opinion, this game will go down as one of the best games of all time. Well done Nintendo, you have created a beautiful game that will be looked back on as the greatest game of the 2000s, if not ever.
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  97. Mar 13, 2017
    8
    This game is amazing, I'll give it that, but people seem to ignore some of it's flaws.

    Pros: - It's a HUGE open world. - The graphics are great, especially for a portable console. - The controls move very fluently - The fact that you constantly have to keep looking for weapons and arrows encourages people to look for better gear and to conserve them. - The numerous easter eggs
    This game is amazing, I'll give it that, but people seem to ignore some of it's flaws.

    Pros:

    - It's a HUGE open world.
    - The graphics are great, especially for a portable console.
    - The controls move very fluently
    - The fact that you constantly have to keep looking for weapons and arrows encourages people to look for better gear and to conserve them.
    - The numerous easter eggs you can find.
    - Environment is creative and colorful.
    - Has enough variety so that it makes you think.
    - The puzzles are creative.
    - Personally, the difficulty is just right for me. Not too hard, but not too punishing either. I can see where I made a mistake.
    Now here are the cons:

    - The frame rate can sometimes drop, but this is most noticeable in The Great Plateau. This will be likely fixed in an update.
    - Some people might get annoyed at the constant search for weapons and armor.
    - People might just not be a fan of open world games in general
    - The difficulty might throw some people off, especially children 12 and under.

    The pros definitely outweigh the cons, but I can see why people might not like the game as much.

    If you have the money and want to buy possibly the best Zelda ever made? Go right ahead. If you're tight on money at the moment, I would suggest waiting for more games to come out.
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  98. Mar 14, 2017
    9
    This is the first Zelda game I've bought and it looks beautiful and I love its art style. It's a very good game but not perfect. (obviously, nothing is perfect). The only small little flaw is that the controls are a little weird but I think that's because of the unfamiliar layout of the Joy-con buttons. This very well may be my favorite game yet.
  99. Mar 14, 2017
    9
    Breath of the wild is amazing and has easily put itself into the god tier of zelda games alongside ocarina of time, twilight princess, and wind waker. The atmosphere is incredible, the sense of scale is unmatched, and will be enjoyed by fans and non fans alike. The framerate issues, voice acting, and other small issues are the only thing keeping this from being a 10/10 but they far fromBreath of the wild is amazing and has easily put itself into the god tier of zelda games alongside ocarina of time, twilight princess, and wind waker. The atmosphere is incredible, the sense of scale is unmatched, and will be enjoyed by fans and non fans alike. The framerate issues, voice acting, and other small issues are the only thing keeping this from being a 10/10 but they far from dampen the experience. Expand
  100. Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Okay, so, this game is Nintendo at their best.
    I've played some of their best games from the original Super Mario Bros to Super Metroid to Splatoon; and I can say for certain that they're in fine form. I've had some experience with the Legend of Zelda before, and I loved it, but this takes it to a whole other level. This is probably the most free and non-linear game of all time, or at
    Okay, so, this game is Nintendo at their best.
    I've played some of their best games from the original Super Mario Bros to Super Metroid to Splatoon; and I can say for certain that they're in fine form. I've had some experience with the Legend of Zelda before, and I loved it, but this takes it to a whole other level. This is probably the most free and non-linear game of all time, or at least very close to it. Rather than make a map and graft paths and story onto it, Nintendo have made a massive map, dispersed story elements and boss fights, and let you loose. The art style is Nintendo through and through, STYLE and BEAUTY over realism: this game nails the open-air feel it set out to capture not by having ultra photo-realistic graphics that imitate the real world to the atomic level, but by conveying the wonder and beauty of the world and creatures through delicious, simple yet complex, visuals and art. The characters are hilarious and relateable, the dialogue is perfect and the voice-acted cutscenes keep the gameplay light and fun and important story moments dramatic and attention-grabbing. Speaking of fun, this is THE most fun game I've ever played. I mostly play games for challenge and story, because they don't focus on fun, only driving you insane with massive challenges and small rewards to keep you coming back. What kept me coming back to BOTW was the FUN, the immense fun. This comes from plentiful mechanics that seek to give and enhance the open feel of the game, without being too realistic and dragging you down. The openness, WOW. If you want to do something one particular crazy way, chances are, you can: there is no limit on height, you can cheat at puzzles, and go wherever you want.
    I was hesitant for a long time with scoring this, I'd had such fun, but was worried that it would dwindle and I'd just get used to it. I didn't. I entered a completely new area, extremely hostile and beautiful, full of awesome new characters that had me busting my gut with their ego and ineptitude. The game was fresh again, the variety limitless, the Zelda charm amplified by the new style and risk. I realised that this was the best and most engaging game I'd ever played, and was beyond perfect. Exploration and taking risks were hugely rewarding, and I ended up sacrificing speed and efficiency by not fast-travelling, because the world is so beautiful and exploration is a joy.
    My final score for The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The wild is 20/10
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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Negative: 0 out of 109
  1. 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.
  2. Aug 30, 2017
    100
    Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece.
  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]