The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. solitos
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece is a small word to describe Breath of the Wild.Game cant be compared vs OOT since their logic isn't the same..U don't need to kill bosses with specific dungeon items since it had to be an open world action adventure and not a "show me where to go and what item i should get first " Dungeons were kinda easy as well compared to other puzzle dungeons of the same series but..theMasterpiece is a small word to describe Breath of the Wild.Game cant be compared vs OOT since their logic isn't the same..U don't need to kill bosses with specific dungeon items since it had to be an open world action adventure and not a "show me where to go and what item i should get first " Dungeons were kinda easy as well compared to other puzzle dungeons of the same series but..the feelings? From the first glide till the last anagram that gives all players a small smile thinking and reminisce the past game of their childhood this game is a MUST. Unique weather mechanics , right into feels soundtracks and the lore (even without voice) that most of nintendo boys love to see is back.And it is back for good !… Expand
  2. rockyboss7
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Es una maravilla. Mundo abierto de verdad, sin relleno, nada sobra, todo tiene su sentido y está colocado ahí para algo. Las físicas que tiene, construyendo un mundo completamente vivo y con unas mecánicas perfectas hacen que este juego sea eso, perfecto.
  3. galacticbeer
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    They got it so right. Being able to climb up any open world structure is amazing for a Zelda game. I love the looting and cooking systems, Finding shrines is addicting. I have not been able to put down the controller since launch.
  4. FrankJaegerr
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    es el el primer zelda que de verdad siento esa sensación de aventura, desde el principio te dicen que no vayas con prisas, que te prepares para lo que viene, explorar es super gratificante, y no por las recompensas que puedas obtener explorando, sino viendo lugares, santuarios, enemigos, personajes...
    es un juego en el que me encanta perderme.
    gráficamente es precioso, los paisajes son    es el el primer zelda que de verdad siento esa sensación de aventura, desde el principio te dicen que no vayas con prisas, que te prepares para lo que viene, explorar es super gratificante, y no por las recompensas que puedas obtener explorando, sino viendo lugares, santuarios, enemigos, personajes...
    es un juego en el que me encanta perderme.
    gráficamente es precioso, los paisajes son hermosos y saber que todo lo que ves es explorable es genial.
    las mazmorras son entretenidas y no son nada frustrantes.
    la historia es simple pero efectiva, también es muy enigmática, te invita a seguir sabiendo que paso hace 100 años.
    aporte personal: me encanto la mecánica de la luna carmesí, le da mucha vida al mundo    … Expand
  5. bumpkinvillage
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Este juego es excelente. Es el mejor juego que he jugado. He jugado el juego por más de 30 horas y me ha encantado. El mejor juego de zelda de todos los tiempos. Lo recomiendo
  6. AnthLC
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    I have to say so glad I brought the Switch console and well Zelda BOTW is a killer game. I remember playing Zelda on Nintendo 64 and back then was one of my favourite games ever. They have done it again in my opinion. I am addicted and been playing all weekend. Hours of game play still to go.

    Really is sad that some users are putting negative reviews not because they played the game and    I have to say so glad I brought the Switch console and well Zelda BOTW is a killer game. I remember playing Zelda on Nintendo 64 and back then was one of my favourite games ever. They have done it again in my opinion. I am addicted and been playing all weekend. Hours of game play still to go.

    Really is sad that some users are putting negative reviews not because they played the game and like but because of a perceived bias from experts reviewers. Which I don't feel is true all game reviews have a element of bias.

    More sore grapes because the hype was correct and probably the best game of the year. The game play is not for everyone. If you not into exploring games (adventure) then don't purchase the game and don't knock it if not your cup of tea.

    The original Zelda game was much the same as this one, although this one is better simple because so much bigger. The element I like most about this game is what will be around the next hill or river. Usually a new part of the story and yes there is a story and it is good one.

    The graphics are not on par with PS4 or Xbox, but Nintendo realised a losing battle to compete on specs. For me Nintendo has always been about game play and plenty of it. But graphics play smoothly and I don't notice any lag or problems with frame rates.

    The paraglider is fantastic way of moving around and avoiding monsters if don't want to fight.

    Can't wait for further Switch games with great game play.

    The music is good and not annoying. You can play it on the move (portable) although looks better on big screen. Looking forward to further Switch games.    … Expand
  7. Ahrimotto
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    A great game, a masterpiece without a doubt!
    Hundreds of hours of pure entertainment: if you like adventure, if you like gaming, you hardly can't love this one.

    It deserve a 10? Yes.
  8. phoreman
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    I am a console and PC gamer who has played many similar games and I have also played almost every zelda game. I will list my main pros and cons.

    Cons: The main quest line is a little on the short side in my opinion. 4 dungeons was much less than i expected for such a vast game. The dungeons all feel similar, and to me they lack a certain unique zelda feel. This maybe for the best,    I am a console and PC gamer who has played many similar games and I have also played almost every zelda game. I will list my main pros and cons.

    Cons: The main quest line is a little on the short side in my opinion. 4 dungeons was much less than i expected for such a vast game. The dungeons all feel similar, and to me they lack a certain unique zelda feel. This maybe for the best, however the days of finding dungeon maps, compass, key, and boss keys are over. The bosses also seem identical to me, only with different weapons.
    The open world at times feels empty and pointless. The combat is fairly simple, and it seems odd to have the stamina bar not linked to attacking power. Korok seeds also seem a bit redundant after the first 100. 900 seeds? That is too many.

    Another important thing to note is the voice acting in English. Although most of it is at least acceptable, but voice acting for the Gorons is absolutely terrible. I know that Nintendo has made this game accessible in 8 different languages, all which unique voice acting from different actors in each language. However they have to assume English is one of the top languages people will play the game in, so it seems odd they didnt pay more attention to detail. Especially since Zelda has been a series known for its lack of voice acting, i feel they could have done a better job introducing fans of this series to voice acting.

    The combat seems hard at first, but it is far more simplified than many make it out to be. Once you have beaten the four main dungeons in the game, the additional powers granted to you make the combat much too easy. There is the lack of the classic roll that we have all loved since the early days. It may be a small detail, but the combat could definitely use another option other than backflips and side hops.
    Pros: In general this is the zelda game I have hoped for since OOT. The open world is beautiful and dynamic. The exploration of the world may be the most fun part of the game, and since it is a massive world players will find countless hours of fun hidden around Hyrule. The enemy AI is incredibly well programmed. Interactions with enemies are extremely varied and can be hilarious at times. Fighting feels fresh but familiar at the same time.

    Adding aspects of survival was a great reinvention of the series. Cooking is more fun that I had expected, as well as having to find new gear as your equipment breaks. Dealing with the weather changing constantly is also fascinating. Small details like music slowing down at night and speeding up as the day grows on are fantastic.

    Side quests seem more important and exciting than in games such as Skyward sword. Along with shrine quests this adds a welcomed addition to the main quest line . This combined with the vast amount of weapons to collect, as well as varied armor sets that are brand new to the series.

    This game rewards creativity and exploration. It greatly reinvents the Zelda series while keeping many of the things we love about this classic series. All in All i would say the changes are all for the best. This game is by far the most ambitious Zelda yet in scope and creativity. The amount of attention to detail is staggering, and it was well worth the wait in my opinion.

    I only give it 9/10 because I think Nintendo can still do better. This might be a perfect game, but it feels a little too short despite the vast world.    … Expand
  9. TomClementine
    Mar 14, 2017
    8
    The game is very good and has lived up to expectations.
    The graphics are outdated though the style makes it look better that it should.
    Personally I don't think that the weapon durability mechanic is great, I feel like when I'm in a fight, at the wrong moment my weapon breaks and it is very annoying. The story is rich with lore. The trial system is very different and rewards you. The    The game is very good and has lived up to expectations.
    The graphics are outdated though the style makes it look better that it should.
    Personally I don't think that the weapon durability mechanic is great, I feel like when I'm in a fight, at the wrong moment my weapon breaks and it is very annoying.
    The story is rich with lore.
    The trial system is very different and rewards you.
    The world map is truly open world and has a wide range of activities.
    The different mounts are cool and different.
    Difficulty could be challenging at times, maybe could throw younger/newer players off.

    That's all I can say - this review is just my overview of what I think though I haven't fully played the game yet.    … Expand
  10. Extintone
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Es el mejor Video juego de la saga the legend of zelda!
    Graficos 10/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Historia 10/10
    Todo es perfecto!! :D
    ignoren a esas personas que andan poniendo todo negativo ellos sólo tienen envidia solo por que el juego tiene un 98
    Casi los negativos son fanboy de los graficos y toxicos
  11. salanzxd
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    el mejor juego por mucho del 2017, la combinación de mundo abierto con el universo de zelda fue un resultado excelente, esta entre los mejores en hora buena nintend.
  12. teejmorrison
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    30+ hours in... barely scratched the surface. This is the best Zelda ever made, and one of the best games I've ever played.

    ONLY complaint I have is some framerate issues. They are much less frequent in handheld mode. Nevertheless, this game is a masterpiece.
  13. olafenriquez
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    La franquicia se redefine con este gran juego, un mundo abierto maravilloso, lleno de retos, lleno de historia y con un gameplay que es practicamente perfecto, los calabozos tienen una gran estructura, las batallas con los jefes son geniales, en el juego te encontraras con mas de 3 momentos epicos en la historia del juego que se te quedaran grabados.

    Quien Califica negativo,    La franquicia se redefine con este gran juego, un mundo abierto maravilloso, lleno de retos, lleno de historia y con un gameplay que es practicamente perfecto, los calabozos tienen una gran estructura, las batallas con los jefes son geniales, en el juego te encontraras con mas de 3 momentos epicos en la historia del juego que se te quedaran grabados.

    Quien Califica negativo, definitivamente no es honesto y toma su postura de odiador de la saga o de nintendo.    … Expand
  14. HunterXJacob
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Amazing game, some flaws but they are small. Can't believe all the false zeros and ones, Shame on you. Don't drown in the sea of salty haters, get it!
  15. chackdx
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    GOTY El mejor juego que he jugado hasta el momento, durante mucho tiempo este juego se posicionara como uno de los mejores, aunque hay mucha gente que lo odia y la verdad no lo comprendo el porque
  16. EpicRock-E
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    If you love playing video games that isn't racing games, online games, phone/tablet games, **** baby games and simple minded games. You'll enjoy playing this.
  17. yulz
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILER INFO.
    i cannot believe how brived are the reviewers now, with a difference above 2 points with the user score. A **** 98 dude really? To be honest my firsts hours playing were awesome, exploring a huge world with a lot of details like temperature, sneak mode, weapons etc. But that hype was rapidly fading when i found a reapititly game, finding shrines and towers. Then i try to focus on the story of the game and i went in straight line on the quest. Sadly this story is so bored, no carism on main characters, even when i fought ganon i thought wow what he is going to say to me and he didnt say nothing. No story with the master sword, just need 13 hearts and u can get it. Personally im a fan of zelda saga, but this game dont deserve the score that its have. Im really dissapointed with this game and with the politics of company in general, DLCs confirmed after the collection edition? GTFO here nintendo.    … Expand
  18. ktjayhawk77
    Jan 1, 2020
    8
    I was very skeptic of this game at first because I generally prefer the more linear Zelda titles, and also because the game lacks good dungeons and that is my favorite part of Zelda games. This game also seems to lack a decent story and it kinda of sucks you have to collect optional memories through the land to get the full story. Boss fights were also very easy and not very memorable atI was very skeptic of this game at first because I generally prefer the more linear Zelda titles, and also because the game lacks good dungeons and that is my favorite part of Zelda games. This game also seems to lack a decent story and it kinda of sucks you have to collect optional memories through the land to get the full story. Boss fights were also very easy and not very memorable at all. I do like the challenge this game brings, as there hasn’t been a hard Zelda in ages. Nintendo, please please please put back in traditional dungeons in the sequel. This is definitely my least favorite 3D Zelda, but was still a fun ride worthy of no more than an 8 out of 10.… Expand
  19. pokeanon
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Having played almost every Zelda and NOT liking them "that" much, I can finally say that this one deserves a perfect score. The whole series has some ups and downs, although usually being consistently good, but no other Zelda truly deserves a 10/10 like this one does. Breath of the Wild has been a necessary step for the franchise. It breaks rules that were starting to get repetitive inHaving played almost every Zelda and NOT liking them "that" much, I can finally say that this one deserves a perfect score. The whole series has some ups and downs, although usually being consistently good, but no other Zelda truly deserves a 10/10 like this one does. Breath of the Wild has been a necessary step for the franchise. It breaks rules that were starting to get repetitive in Zelda games, but most importantly, it expands the genre of Open World to new heights, with a superb use of physics, constant reward for exploration and a fantastically balanced mix of survival and fun gameplay. It is the Super Mario 64 of Zelda, as it makes you feel you can go anywhere and do anything... and you can.… Expand
  20. Signynt
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    I have played many Zelda games, and can safely say that this one is my favorite. It is one of the first open world games I have played to have truly nailed, well, its world! No matter where you are in the vast expanse of Hyrule there are at least three things you can see, beckoning you to come to them, awaking a truly childlike earning to explore. This I mean 100% sincerely and not in theI have played many Zelda games, and can safely say that this one is my favorite. It is one of the first open world games I have played to have truly nailed, well, its world! No matter where you are in the vast expanse of Hyrule there are at least three things you can see, beckoning you to come to them, awaking a truly childlike earning to explore. This I mean 100% sincerely and not in the way many open-world games are advertised today. At the same time as always giving you places you want to go, it manages not to be crowded and stuffed with content, giving plenty of open expanses dwarfing you and making you immersed in this gigantic world. Breath of the Wild finds a perfect balance in every aspect, from game play difficulty (combat, puzzles, etc.), story, environment and every aspect. 10/10 would recommend.… Expand
  21. Undercat
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    This is a solid title but nowhere near 98 !!

    It's just sad that people need to overhype this game so much because of the desire for a game that will likely never exist: a Zelda game as good as OoT.
  22. johnseer
    May 3, 2018
    10
    The best game of all time, the game play is amazing, you always have something to do.
  23. lgndsgn
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    How anyone could give Breath of the Wild less than a 9 is beyond me. It's a perfect 10 in my book. Of course there is always room for improvement, but what they have accomplished with BotW is one of the most enjoyable experiences I've ever had in gaming. I've been playing Zelda since the original NES version. If I had to compare it to previous games, I would say in light of renderingHow anyone could give Breath of the Wild less than a 9 is beyond me. It's a perfect 10 in my book. Of course there is always room for improvement, but what they have accomplished with BotW is one of the most enjoyable experiences I've ever had in gaming. I've been playing Zelda since the original NES version. If I had to compare it to previous games, I would say in light of rendering similarities, it's like a much better version of Wind Waker. The attention to detail all around is astounding, and I can see why it took such a large team and over 4 years to develop.

    First off, the game does a great ode to nature with it's beautiful environments. The flowers, rain showers, lightning storms, morphing clouds and atmospheres, varying temperatures, all changing in a day to night cycle creates an amazing environment to explore in. Link (and his items) are effected by the environment, which adds to immersiveness.

    The sound production is excellent. If you have a chance to play these on good speakers, you'll realize how much detail and thought went into the making of the sounds.

    The ONLY thing I feel they fell somewhat short on was the English voice acting. It's not BAD, but most of it is also not very good (made it feel like a cheesy cartoon), but luckily there is very little of that in the game.

    Anyways, this game is awesome, and if you don't like this game, you just don't like video games. This will go down as one of the best games ever made.    … Expand
  24. London_Calling
    Apr 2, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A measure of how good this game is that when I knew my abilities weren't strong enough, rather than find it very frustrating (like normal), I was happy to explore for hours upon hours to build myself up. It's beautiful to look at and play. The Shrine puzzles are a good mix of tests and probably at the right level and tower climbing keeps you busy. This is an 8 (+1 for being Zelda with all that that brings along with it).… Expand
  25. MrFlankster
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    Ok, I didn't want to write a review until I completed the game... for the most part. I finished the story but looking at the map that came with the strategy guide, I haven't touched but 3% of the game. This is the first game in a LONG time that when I finished it, I was sad that it was over. Wind Waker was, until this one, was my favorite Zelda of all time. Other Zelda games have someOk, I didn't want to write a review until I completed the game... for the most part. I finished the story but looking at the map that came with the strategy guide, I haven't touched but 3% of the game. This is the first game in a LONG time that when I finished it, I was sad that it was over. Wind Waker was, until this one, was my favorite Zelda of all time. Other Zelda games have some quarks that really bother me, so no Zelda game has EVER been my favorite game of all time.

    I really don't see how one can say this is boring. If you have the discovery bone and like to take an adventure just to see what is around the next corner, then this is the game for you. If you seek out all the memories, it will help you get engaged in the story even more. There are hundreds of boss fights and the combat is surprisingly deep. The music is amazing and I absolutely love the graphics.

    The ONLY reason I give it a 9 is because of the frame rate issues on the switch. Not sure how it runs on the Wii U, but there are some areas where the frame rate clearly dips down to 20 FPS. So when this would happen, I would play in handheld mode. Apparently the update that came out yesterday fixes this so I'm excited to dive back in!

    I truly feel that this is the best game ever made. Resident Evil 4 was king for me until now. Seriously.    … Expand
  26. vbueso
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    A must have game. Maybe the best sandbox ever and a master piece for all times. I don't understand the people who enter here to destroy the score. Y ahora en español. No entiendo como hay gente que entra aquí a bajarle la nota a esta obra maestra. Pero el mismo día de lanzamiento sin haberlo jugado y sin tenerlo ponerle un 1 es de risa.
  27. Sporge
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    First I want to say anyone rating this game a 0 has no sense of fair grading. There is a lot packed into this game and there is no way it is worth nothing. I am only scratching the surface of the game at this point but had enough moments of awe that I can't rate it less than a 10.

    Are there flaws? Yes, I think weapon durability could have been a bit nice, or have a repair mechanism    First I want to say anyone rating this game a 0 has no sense of fair grading. There is a lot packed into this game and there is no way it is worth nothing. I am only scratching the surface of the game at this point but had enough moments of awe that I can't rate it less than a 10.

    Are there flaws? Yes, I think weapon durability could have been a bit nice, or have a repair mechanism built in. It is also generally a bit bright for me in the day parts. To be honest I have experienced nothing else to give me pause, too minor to even really register.

    You explore a rather large map littered with little puzzles and shrines to accomplish. Each combat is unique enough to keep it interesting for a long time. They made enemies with unique enough behaviors to change an encounter based purely on the environment. There are little details all over that make the areas charming and unique. The number of times I've thought there is no way they did X, only to be shown they did so far is enough to keep me looking for more. Climb every mountain, lift every rock, and swim out to the far reaches to see all the little effects, the uniqueness of the challenges, the terror of finding yourself in too deep, and the joy of overcoming it.

    If you love games with exploration, unique encounters, dragons, wizards, robots, and quirky characters, you will love this game. Just don't forget to make your elixirs!    … Expand
  28. Sephet
    Apr 12, 2017
    9
    I'm no fan of Nintendo and thought this would be another overrated game, but after playing for a few minutes Ive come to realize that it deserves all the praise it's been getting. Packed with a beautiful graphics art style and very intuitive and immersive game mechanics, the interaction with the world around you is amazing and the open world, do-whatever-you-want gameplay style has beenI'm no fan of Nintendo and thought this would be another overrated game, but after playing for a few minutes Ive come to realize that it deserves all the praise it's been getting. Packed with a beautiful graphics art style and very intuitive and immersive game mechanics, the interaction with the world around you is amazing and the open world, do-whatever-you-want gameplay style has been very well implemented. The combat system is a bit too simple imo (as expected of a 3rd person hack-n-slash), but that's compensated by the variety of tactics needed to kill different enemies, as well as stealth approaches being present.
    Would give a 10 score if it wasn't a console exclusive title, which restricts a lot of fans from playing it.    … Expand
  29. elnicobra
    Dec 18, 2017
    9
    Si, es un excelente juego que trae consigo horas y horas de diversión. Me encanta la libertad que trae consigo, los puzles y la dificultad a la altura. En esto ultimo detallo que, al principio puede parecer fácil con sus mecánicas, pero luego te das cuenta que el tema es que vas progresando en la medida que avanzas en el juego y esto realmente da la sensación de que vas convirtiéndote enSi, es un excelente juego que trae consigo horas y horas de diversión. Me encanta la libertad que trae consigo, los puzles y la dificultad a la altura. En esto ultimo detallo que, al principio puede parecer fácil con sus mecánicas, pero luego te das cuenta que el tema es que vas progresando en la medida que avanzas en el juego y esto realmente da la sensación de que vas convirtiéndote en ese héroe que todos queremos llegar a ser.
    Se me queda flojo al final, en todo lo que eso conlleva. La dificultad es dudosa, la participación del enemigo final es nula, mas que estar presente no hace (no habla por ejemplo) me queda vacío por ese lado, aunque es verdad que durante todo el juego, tratando de hacerlo al 100% te da una sensación de poder en Ganon que merece, pero le quita protagonismo al no tener personalidad.    … Expand
  30. wesker2012
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    Good open world Zelda game. Very relaxing and beautiful landscapes to explore. Not my favorite Zelda game though. Too long for my tastes but the exploration and sense of discovery was fun.
  31. ganoncrotch
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    I think it's safe to say that this is one of the best games I have ever played in the last 30 years of being a gamer... every single thing about the game works as you would think it should, the world is beautiful and almost everything in it seems to be there for a reason, there is very little empty space in the world just there for the sake of extending the size, every inch of the landI think it's safe to say that this is one of the best games I have ever played in the last 30 years of being a gamer... every single thing about the game works as you would think it should, the world is beautiful and almost everything in it seems to be there for a reason, there is very little empty space in the world just there for the sake of extending the size, every inch of the land seems to have been crafted over with purpose either for a story reason, extra find reason or simply to create a living world around you.

    I got this and the Switch and thought... jesus... I'm paying 400e for effectively 1 game right now, and I have to say... if it was just that price for this game, It's almost worth it when you compare the amount of things to do in it, I'm just going passed the 100 hours mark and I have yet to actually go and do any of the main 4 story boss's, you can just get lost for days doing things like finding cooking recipes on walls of inns and hunting down the ingredients to make them, for no reason other than you want to find out what they are.

    The game doesn't feature breadcrumbed gameplay... it doesn't hold your hand outside of the first couple of hours, it just gives you a world and says "good luck champ" and that's just... so freeing, the game doesn't tell you what to do, so you'll find yourself just wandering about and wanting to do everything you can.    … Expand
  32. pablobosa
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    Iam only 20h into the game but i've been surprised in everyway (long time zelda fan) the combat needs more polishing but everything else is a solid 10.
  33. Denriquez
    Aug 30, 2020
    9
    Is not the best Zelda game but is one of the best game ever in the video games history
  34. gomemk
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    Great game definitely the best Zelda but 10/10 is a big stretch . is it worth getting the switch for 1 game. if u take zelda as a sign what this hand held device can do then is definitely a YES ..................................................
  35. WarrenX
    Apr 5, 2017
    9
    One of the most entertaining experiencing in gaming I've had in many months. Breath of the Wild does what any excellent Zelda game does... and that's engross you into the world of Hyrule.
  36. Mallenlane
    Apr 11, 2017
    8
    I'm going to give it an 8 based on the details and art design, the animation, and the world interactivity all being great. The rest gets a meh. While it starts well, the progression becomes increasingly dull. Every task feels similar to the things you have been doing, and ultimately it starts to take on the air of filler busy work, and farming for items. What's lacking are the novelI'm going to give it an 8 based on the details and art design, the animation, and the world interactivity all being great. The rest gets a meh. While it starts well, the progression becomes increasingly dull. Every task feels similar to the things you have been doing, and ultimately it starts to take on the air of filler busy work, and farming for items. What's lacking are the novel elements that each new area brought in previous games. BOTW has a very large world, and though Nintendo is excellent at the smallest details, there are simply no where near the amount of unique ones to actually fill this space. The ending being lackluster just caps the whole thing off.… Expand
  37. JustAndy
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    One of the best videogames I've ever played. Brought me back when I was a child and could enjoy a game that much. A true gem
  38. ignore78
    May 1, 2017
    10
    "Open world" you are probably thinking right now. Yeah! i have played that. But NO! You haven´t!
    This game has touched me in a way that no other game has. 10/10 Spoiler alert! " i traveled for hours exploring every little thing that i dont want to miss. ah! a forest, i am walking in and, what am i seeing. a blue rabbit ghost that jumping away then disappears, but what! something    "Open world" you are probably thinking right now. Yeah! i have played that. But NO! You haven´t!
    This game has touched me in a way that no other game has. 10/10 Spoiler alert! " i traveled for hours exploring every little thing that i dont want to miss. ah! a forest, i am walking in and, what am i seeing. a blue rabbit ghost that jumping away then disappears, but what! something is shooting rocks at me. i had to run away or i will die.... And this is another moment in the game..." Walking up a hill, oh! a looong stone pillar. i am climbing up. and looking at the beautiful scenery, but! what is that! i am seeing two monsters with spears and one with a horse, trying to kill a boar. I am taking my bow and shooting at them "missing" They are stopping with a question mark over their heads. i jump am jumping down, knocking the rider down from the horse and stealing the horse and killing them. and saving the boars life. and now, the horse "Belle" is named and registered with money. and will always me with me.    … Expand
  39. Stereonight
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    The masterpiece that was the most perfect in my gaming. I like this game. This is my first Zelda game.
  40. Jakefiz
    Jul 29, 2020
    10
    This is a bar setting game not only for Zelda, but the open world genre. Im not a "hardcore" gamer. I often find most games I play tedious and boring, and the gaming industry has put money and bottom line over product more and more these days. This game not only treats you like an adult with little to no hand holding, it manages to make you feel like a little kid with every new discoveryThis is a bar setting game not only for Zelda, but the open world genre. Im not a "hardcore" gamer. I often find most games I play tedious and boring, and the gaming industry has put money and bottom line over product more and more these days. This game not only treats you like an adult with little to no hand holding, it manages to make you feel like a little kid with every new discovery feeling like YOU discovered it, not the game doing it for you. Every memorable moment in this game isnt scripted, everything you do you arent told to do. Nintendo gave you a mystery box full of 100s oh hours of surprises, and after two full playthroughs, im still finding new things, new moments, and new memories to cherish. This game is a masterpiece.… Expand
  41. huiboy
    Mar 1, 2020
    8
    Like all open world it’s a little slow. I love the fact that it has very little boundaries. Many solutions to a problem and not restricted by play order. Fights get a bit old at the beginning and I’m not sure if I’m progressing or getting better at the game
  42. heizendrat
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    Un cadeau des dieux, voilà ce qu'est ce nouveau Zelda, il prend tout ce que nous connaissons de mieux dans les opens world, pour en faire ce que personne n'est jamais arrivé à faire.
    Une console peu puissante, pour un chef d'oeuvre, voilà la patte Nintendo.
    Je ne vais pas m'étendre sur le jeu, d'autre le feront bien mieux que moi, une légende ne meurt jamais.
  43. Ninja_Se7eN
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    I've never played a Zelda game before so I have no idea how this compares to the other Zelda games.
    However there must be no doubt in anyone's mind that this is a true masterpiece. A game like this comes once every few years.
    This game is the embodiment of discovery and freedom. This is an open world game done right, it begs for the player to roam it and discover it at his own pace.    I've never played a Zelda game before so I have no idea how this compares to the other Zelda games.
    However there must be no doubt in anyone's mind that this is a true masterpiece. A game like this comes once every few years.

    This game is the embodiment of discovery and freedom.
    This is an open world game done right, it begs for the player to roam it and discover it at his own pace.
    I usually hate exploration in most games but I loved discovering Hyrule in Breath of The Wild.

    There's very little hand holding which I think it's great. Finding a place that an NPC described to you gives you such a great sense of accomplishment.

    The only real complaint I have about this game are the occasional frame-rate drops but everything else more than makes up for it.
    The level of polish this game had on day one is greater than most games have a year after release!

    If you like RPGs and you've yet to try out a Zelda game, I can guarantee this is a great point of entry and such an awesome game overall!    … Expand
  44. Owb101
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    The greatest game of this generation and possibly of all time. The world is huge. The gameplay is nearly perfect and the story is truly great. It's a must have game for any gamer.
  45. claytastic
    May 25, 2017
    9
    Breath of the Wild is the most important game Nintendo has made in a long time. It's the Switch's big launch title, and the Wii U's swan song, so they knew this game had to be good. I had some major concerns going into it, but I was still hoping to get a great game. Luckily, I got an amazing game.

    This game rule is a work of art. A beautiful art style, a vast, expansive open world with    Breath of the Wild is the most important game Nintendo has made in a long time. It's the Switch's big launch title, and the Wii U's swan song, so they knew this game had to be good. I had some major concerns going into it, but I was still hoping to get a great game. Luckily, I got an amazing game.

    This game rule is a work of art. A beautiful art style, a vast, expansive open world with so many things to see and do, almost all of which is available to you right at the start of the game, a new combat system that's confident in it's own simplicity, and new mechanics like the paraglider, the ability to climb anything, and cooking. However, there are problems. The bosses aren't that good, and the temples they're in weren't very fun to go through. Also, the weapon degradation system, while is a nice idea that forces variety and creativity, isn't executed well, especially with the Master Sword breaking and having to wait to be able to use it again (seriously, who thought of that?). Lastly, the story is passable, at best. It's way too simple and relies too heavily on lore, something only Dark Souls can pull off.

    Overall, Breath of the Wild isn't the 10 everyone says it is. Does this make it overrated? Hell no. This game is incredible, and is probably still my new favourite in the series. I'd describe it as a flawed masterpiece. 9/10.    … Expand
  46. InsanityCrow
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This game combines all of the best elements of every Zelda game, removes the fat and delivers one unforgettable experience. The excellent level design and jaw dropping moments of Ocarina, the nuances of Majoras mask, the adventure of windwaker, the tight controls and set pieces of twilight princess, and even the best bits of Skyward Sword make it into botw. If you've never played a ZeldaThis game combines all of the best elements of every Zelda game, removes the fat and delivers one unforgettable experience. The excellent level design and jaw dropping moments of Ocarina, the nuances of Majoras mask, the adventure of windwaker, the tight controls and set pieces of twilight princess, and even the best bits of Skyward Sword make it into botw. If you've never played a Zelda game before, or didn't like it in the past, this may just make you a believer.… Expand
  47. frofrozzty
    Apr 14, 2017
    9
    With the Legend of Zelda franchise being my absolute favorite of all time, this game delivers a beautifully crafted world, and game play components that adapt the classic series of games for the modern world of gaming.
  48. Handtorch
    Jul 25, 2017
    10
    On par with OOT in its day. So far this is the best game out for the Switch (as of July 2017). Most of my time on the Switch has been playing this game. I didn’t mind the fragility of the weapons that some other reviewers seem to take issue with; the game is liberal with providing replacement weapons. If you aren’t a fan of Zelda games or sandbox genre this may not be your game.
  49. SilexEco
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    What can I say about the game of the decade and the last generations of consoles?

    Masterpiece of masterpierces. Only the great LEGENDary Ocarina Of Time is better.

    Simply is a videogame than you must to play if you consider yourself as a true gamer.
  50. TomasLacerda
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    This is the best game I've ever played. I'm playing since Command and Conquer, loved Skyrim, KOTOR, all those classics, but this one, goes for 1st place. The side quests are interesting, the combat is fluid and gorgeous to get a hang of it, the game is never boring there's always so much to do, it's a joy to explore, interesting characters, the game feels polished and cared about. TheThis is the best game I've ever played. I'm playing since Command and Conquer, loved Skyrim, KOTOR, all those classics, but this one, goes for 1st place. The side quests are interesting, the combat is fluid and gorgeous to get a hang of it, the game is never boring there's always so much to do, it's a joy to explore, interesting characters, the game feels polished and cared about. The dynamic of the disposable gear is an awesome challenge quite different from what we're used to. Bought Switch just for this game, and it was worth it. A lot of replayablity, also, this game is huuuge.… Expand
  51. abraxas1979
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    Volviendo con el DLC 2, observo que llevo unas 300 horas, con el Switch he pasado otros de los juegos ofrecidos, pero siempre regreso a Breath of the Wild. La sensación de ese mundo, solitario, personal, siempre me hace lidiar con muchas cosas internas, este título es mucho más que solo un juego, el espíritu que nos transmite trasciende cualquier cosa.
    Técnicamente es un pináculo en la    Volviendo con el DLC 2, observo que llevo unas 300 horas, con el Switch he pasado otros de los juegos ofrecidos, pero siempre regreso a Breath of the Wild. La sensación de ese mundo, solitario, personal, siempre me hace lidiar con muchas cosas internas, este título es mucho más que solo un juego, el espíritu que nos transmite trasciende cualquier cosa.
    Técnicamente es un pináculo en la industria de los vídeo juegos, me alegró haber estado vivo en el momento que fue lanzado.    … Expand
  52. apa-sl
    Mar 16, 2019
    9
    Nintendo did it again. Another GREAT Zelda game. I really enjoyed it in terms of the story and open world. Although I would not be mad for more story development & deeper side stories in quests. I am on the fence regarding the lack of big dungeons. After beating the game I think that maybe a few dungeons SMALLER than a usual dungeon in older 3D Zelda games would be perfect. But shrinesNintendo did it again. Another GREAT Zelda game. I really enjoyed it in terms of the story and open world. Although I would not be mad for more story development & deeper side stories in quests. I am on the fence regarding the lack of big dungeons. After beating the game I think that maybe a few dungeons SMALLER than a usual dungeon in older 3D Zelda games would be perfect. But shrines were also nice. Cudos for the open world creating and art style.… Expand
  53. Mikosevaar
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Лучшая игра с открытым миром, ну по крайней мере на Nintendo Switch.
    Мне понадобилось 560 часов что бы зачистить игру.
  54. nightfox541
    Dec 4, 2017
    9
    Gorgeous game you will have trouble putting down, This is what open world games will look to for inspiration over the next decade. The sense of exportation and discovery you will find here is near perfection. The world feels alive and is the finest version of Hyrule you will find to date. Combat, crafting, controls, puzzles all feel like they were forged with care and consideration. TheGorgeous game you will have trouble putting down, This is what open world games will look to for inspiration over the next decade. The sense of exportation and discovery you will find here is near perfection. The world feels alive and is the finest version of Hyrule you will find to date. Combat, crafting, controls, puzzles all feel like they were forged with care and consideration. The world is filled with numerous memorable characters. The champions and their descendants are the stand outs. I loved that each of the champions felt like a true bad-ass of which their descendants tried to live up to. I am hoping they play a large sole in second dlc. This is your typical save the world save the princess story, but the strength of it comes from how they tell it and the great cast of characters. The use of memories give you flashbacks of the events leading up the game that make you care about the story even more.

    The few complaints that I could muster were the about the boss fights (the first 4), and the handling of the games objective. The boss fights felt too easy. Once you recognize the attack patterns, you most likely won't get hit again. If they had more HP they would pose more of a challenge, lengthening the fights. The lack of direction in the game felt like its other (minor) weak point. The game tells you "go complete these four major objectives". That's it. If it would have given me even a pinch more I would have been satisfied. Something as simple as the region each of the four objectives were in. You can easily find yourself spending hour upon hour just exploring the world, completing shrines, doing side quests without even a thought of the main objectives until you actually come across them. I am not saying that that time is wasted by any means, but I would have liked to have been given a general direction to go in if I wanted to "finish" the game. That rant aside, the frame rate also dips a little low for my liking, especially when any fire is on screen.

    Conclusion: Amazing game for any type of gamer. Just buy it already.    … Expand
  55. Craftfischerhp
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    This game is AMAZING.
    I play games now a long time, and this is the best game I played by that time.
    Nintendo has make a Masterpiece which can heavy influence the game industry like "Ocarina of Time". The Combat is good, the world is amazing, the sound fits to the game. Only critic point is, that some puzzles are to easy, but this critic point is so small that it will become a 10/10 or    This game is AMAZING.
    I play games now a long time, and this is the best game I played by that time.
    Nintendo has make a Masterpiece which can heavy influence the game industry like "Ocarina of Time".
    The Combat is good, the world is amazing, the sound fits to the game.
    Only critic point is, that some puzzles are to easy, but this critic point is so small that it will become a 10/10 or 99/100 from me.    … Expand
  56. Tisteg80
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    Die früheren Zelda Spiele waren zwar auch schon toll gemacht, mit ihrem vertrackten Rätseldesign aber zu umständlich für mich. Breath of the Wild ist das erste Zelda, das mir absolut zusagt und damit ist es für mich nicht nur das beste Zelda Spiel, sondern ganz allgemein das beste Spiel seit Jahren.
  57. forevernes
    May 20, 2018
    10
    Zelda BOTW es una obra maestra 10/10 .....................................
  58. PeterAlexander
    May 29, 2018
    10
    Breath of the Wild is not only the best Zelda game, it is one of the best video games ever made. The story is truly engaging, the gameplay fun and innovative, and the world incredibly rich and colourful. Simply beautiful.
  59. Surma
    May 27, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game has great graphics, good environment of the outside world. Great detail. Lots to discover...

    But falls short in boring boss design, being kinda short in comparison to others, where the only thing making this game long is only running to get to somewhere. Suffers from framerate issues that might be fixed in coming patches, the reward from temples is impactful... perhaps a bit too much. I feel like this game needs some level of mana instead of the long cooldown of the spirit powers that you can gain to balance the power you gain, because frankly the bosses become a bit too easy to defeat once you got the cooldowns up.

    Other than that it's a fun game but really wish bosses had more variety, which sinks the score.

    And the ending was big disappointment, this coming from someone who's expecting epic long boss fights and great ending credits. Maybe partly because I didn't unlock all memories but still kinda felt disappointing.    … Expand
  60. sunnyk
    Dec 13, 2017
    9
    In a time where open world games are looked upon with disdain, Nintendo embraces the essence of what makes a world truly open with BOTW. Without a doubt one of the greatest sandbox adventures i've ever played. However, the enemy types needed a lot more variety, and the scarce amount of music throughout the overworld is a little disappointing.
  61. Davidkick
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Me encanta el juego y además para consola portátil. Gran juego como todos los Zelda.
  62. Borgoros
    Dec 22, 2017
    10
    A perfect take on a strong franchise. This is just what The Legend of Zelda needed. Wast open world where you have to adapt to the harsh nature. GotY is an understatement. Game of the decade.
  63. TMath
    Dec 10, 2017
    9
    Its not a traditional zelda game but its still good.

    The story is fine but loosely structured like many open world rpgs and its not the main feature here. The world itself feels alive and looks amazing. its huge and extremely rewarding and fun to explore its akin to elder scrolls or witcher in its huge sandbox but focuses much more on game-play and exploration then either witcher or    Its not a traditional zelda game but its still good.

    The story is fine but loosely structured like many open world rpgs and its not the main feature here.
    The world itself feels alive and looks amazing. its huge and extremely rewarding and fun to explore its akin to elder scrolls or witcher in its huge sandbox but focuses much more on game-play and exploration then either witcher or elder scrolls.
    The exploration is amazingly fluid; The towns fit so organically into mountainsides or on a grass meadow. There is an insane amount of cohesiveness to the world and it feels great. some of the puzzles are really really creativity and interesting some are average. some are that old school zelda rock bs but all in all the puzzels and way they are implemented are amazing. the game lets you do puzzles combat and exploration YOUR way which is very refreshing.

    The sword/melee combat feels like a stripped down version of wind waker or twilight pricness
    yes they added weapons types like Two-Handed, Spear and Wand. But besides the wand,
    weapon types barley change how you fight. buuuuuuuut
    the combat is still fun and deep. i bet your asking "what the hell how" "you just said it was average"?
    that's only if you count pure melee. The bow in this game is the best in any version of zelda and is way more fun and useful to use. u can use your rune powers in combat and pull off some really wacky and creative stuff. you can also use your environment to your advantage...use sneak attacks...sense your weapons break you can always sacrifice a badly damaged weapon by chucking
    it and ur enemies then pull out ur wand light the field on fire fly up on the updraft pull out ur bow unless a barrage of bomb arrows and land like a freaking pimp! its really encourages experimentation and creativity

    You can easily dump 60-70+ hours into this game if u like exploration... 100s if you go for all the collectibles and do all the quest

    i highly recommend for any zelda fan who enjoys the game play of zelda games
    i recommend this to any zelda fan in general
    and i also recommend this to anyone who likes open world sandboxes
    if your looking for a good open world RPG id say maybe try witcher 3 or fallout new vegas    … Expand
  64. AdamMaticGaming
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been hyped up for five years, which can be a dangerous position for a game. Sometimes when a game is hyped beyond belief for so long it can fall into the trap of dipping below expectations and disappointing the player. Does Breath of the Wild fall into this trap? Hell no.
    Now, before I go in-depth about this game, I would like to say that I played the game on the Nintendo Switch, so not all of this review (mostly the technical side) may not apply to you if you are playing on the Wii U. Also, there may be some mild spoilers ahead, so if you don't want any of that, well, you can see the number above this wall of text I'm currently writing for my thoughts.
    Gameplay: The gameplay of BotW is top notch. It's clear that Nintendo has gone to lengths to rethink how 3D Zelda works. The movement has been completely reworked, tricks like shield surfing, climbing and paragliding completely change how you explore the world and add a sense of verticality and freedom to the world as a whole, which is great as that's exactly what the developers want you to feel. It's easy to learn and as such you never feel like you can't go somewhere, even at the beginning of the game. Combat has also been reworked, an amazing change as it's been basically stagnant since Ocarina of Time. And although it was always functional, it was never freeing. In BotW, there's always more than one way to fight the good fight. Slight stealth mechanics mesh well, and allow the smarter player to lessen the load of an upcoming fight by taking it slow. Ultimately the best way to attack enemies is to use your environment to your advantage, which keeps players on the lookout for easy ways to take baddies out. Everything about how this game plays is freeing and fun, something that 3D Zeldas have always struggled with. You can explore the world without proper direction for hours on end, which is a testament to how fun the game is on mechanics alone.
    Story: The story of BotW ties back into the central theme of the game; exploring a huge world. A majority of the story is told in bite-sized chunks that the player has to actively seek out. The Idea is that Link has lost his memory and the only way to recover it is to visit the places that are saved as pictures on the Shieka Slate. Finding these places in and of itself is a difficult and rewarding task, as you often have nothing to go on other than its relative position to identifiable landmarks and a few nondescript words from a fellow traveler. But when you do find these pieces you get a cutscene showing you more of what occurred 100 years prior. These cutscenes mostly go towards developing the relationship between Zelda and Link, but as they go on you realize the sense of tension and nervousness that Hyrule is going through. Overall, though the story isn't amazing, it is delivered in a way that makes it all the more meaningful to the player. This game tells an epic tale in an interesting and new way, and it does an amazing job at making the character care about the people around them.
    Audio Design: There isn't a ton to talk about here (as with most games) but what is here works well. The music is great as usual, but the sheer lack of it makes the times where it does kick in all the more emotional and overwhelming. It's not that the game is silent, as there's ambiance and faint melodies here and there as you play. I never thought about it while I played, because it isn't important. When you enter a town/shrine/dungeon/neato area music will kick in, and it does a great job at setting the tone of the area as per the usual. I think I prefer this to an overworld theme, as the sheer amount of time you spend traversing Hyrule would likely make it annoying as the game went on. The voice acting is also a nice touch, even if it only really happens in cutscenes. It can be a little cheesy at times, but it works overall. Oh and all of the fighting music (be it just some enemies, a Guardian, an overworld boss or a real boss) is phenomenal.
    Graphics: This is where some people have docked points in the game, which I really don't understand. The game is breathtaking in its sheer size, and the visuals do a fantastic job at showing this to the player. Draw distance is pretty reasonable, the overall look and shape of the terrain is maintained even at distance (I never noticed texture pop in or low poly models being replaced) though effect distances on things like smoke could be a little better. It isn't terrible, and the effects look good, so meh. The graphics overall are pretty impressive and gorgeous, but the framerate is where I begin to dock points. At times the game will dip a little bit. It isn't intrusive for the most part, but in highly forested areas like Korok Woods, it consistently drops to 20 or below, which is just unacceptable as it completely takes you out of the game.
    Gameplay: 10/10
    Story: 8.5/10
    Audio Design: 9/10
    Graphics: 7/10
    Overall Average Score: 8.625 (9)    … Expand
  65. AlessaIce
    May 19, 2023
    10
    I came here to give this game a 10/10 because I was reminded how brilliant it was while playing the absolute snoozefest that is it's sequel, Tears of the Kingdom. They don't deserve a similar rating.
  66. blawren4
    Mar 30, 2017
    9
    This game is amazing. This is as close to a perfect game as I can think of. physics are spot on making solutions to puzzles often solvable in multiple ways. My two kids and are all playing this(each with 40+ hours so far) and it is amazing how we take completely different ways to get places and solve puzzles. My only real complain is the cooking system doesn't retain recipes thatThis game is amazing. This is as close to a perfect game as I can think of. physics are spot on making solutions to puzzles often solvable in multiple ways. My two kids and are all playing this(each with 40+ hours so far) and it is amazing how we take completely different ways to get places and solve puzzles. My only real complain is the cooking system doesn't retain recipes that you've created and is a bit cumbersome. If you make something good and use it, then you don't have a record of what ingredients were used to make another one. No "dungeons", but they aren't needed in my opinion.

    Game doesn't hold your hand, at all, go anywhere, anytime, just like the Switch.    … Expand
  67. mikeje
    Aug 14, 2020
    8
    Какая то глупая игра, постоянно какие то рофлы с тем что в ебало залитают от каких то обычных Мобов ваншоты
  68. ConsumerBatman
    Nov 26, 2017
    10
    (I could have sworn I already wrote a review for this game.)

    It's magnificent. What else is there to say? This game is simply magnificent. Every acre of Hyrule, the grass, the seas, the sky, is alive with wonder. Every Moblin, Bokoblin, and Guardian that could be lurking over that hill keeps you cautious, yet charged with a wanderlust. Every streaking meteor through the sky begs you to    (I could have sworn I already wrote a review for this game.)

    It's magnificent. What else is there to say? This game is simply magnificent. Every acre of Hyrule, the grass, the seas, the sky, is alive with wonder. Every Moblin, Bokoblin, and Guardian that could be lurking over that hill keeps you cautious, yet charged with a wanderlust. Every streaking meteor through the sky begs you to postpone your current objective to pursue that pillar of light.

    Every breeze and it's nature-inspired piano accompaniment makes Hyrule feel lush and alive even when you're barely interacting with it. Every glowing shrine in the distance... every beckoning mountaintop... every dense forest... every new traveler with a story to tell...

    I could go on for hours. I'm over 70 hours in. I haven't discovered HALF of what there is to do in this game. I'm still regularly surprised. I've got a ways to go, and I hope for years of glorious adventures in this beautiful, breathtaking Hyrule.

    This game is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  69. pepelickxs
    Apr 26, 2023
    10
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  70. techtronics
    Oct 31, 2017
    10
    This is an incredible game, you can play for hours and hours and don't get bored because all the elements are really great: the history, the levels, the characters...everything is marvelous. Undoubtedly one of the best video games ever, and one of my favorites.
  71. vogr
    May 12, 2021
    10
    Очень хорошая игра, поражающая своей проработкой мира и миханик. Ради неё я зашел сюда впервые)
  72. Jobbo
    Apr 6, 2017
    9
    Fantastic game that moves the genre forward. After being able to climb every surface in this i have found it frustrating to play other open world games ( which is why i am putting Horizon on the back burner until i am in the mood for another open world game ).

    Exploration, world design and art style are all second to none. I found the story to be borderline invisible however and the    Fantastic game that moves the genre forward. After being able to climb every surface in this i have found it frustrating to play other open world games ( which is why i am putting Horizon on the back burner until i am in the mood for another open world game ).

    Exploration, world design and art style are all second to none. I found the story to be borderline invisible however and the weapon degradation system discouraged me from using some of the cool loot i found which is completely the opposite feeling you want with loot systems.

    One of the best games of the generation for sure but slightly overshadowed by Persona 5, Bloodborne and Dark souls 3 for me. Still the best thing Nintendo has made since Mario 64 which is an impressive statement in itself. Definatly worthy of the praise    … Expand
  73. MarceloBuenoRJ
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Não joguei ainda ,mas tudo que vi achei ótimo , dei nota 9 apenas porque acho nenhum jogo é perfeito ,esperando o preço baixar pra poder jogar essa maravilha de jogo. Uma pena que a Nintendo abandonou meu país e n temos o jogo localizado em português ,lamentável!… Expand
  74. VTL
    Nov 20, 2019
    9
    Que decir... es un imprescindible. No he jugado muchos celdas... Windwaker, Link to the past, Breath, Link between worlds y links awakening NS. Pero este a mi modesta opinion da un salto a lo moderno impecable. Gran juego la verdad.
  75. The_EpicGamerYT
    Aug 4, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best video games of all time, with no exaggeration. Just about everything in the game is polished to perfection. The game looks absolutely stunning and it has a great soundtrack, which the Zelda series always had. The gameplay is absolutely flawless with a variety of weapons, armor, and bows to pick from. The shrines in this game offer mini-puzzels which offer the playerThis is one of the best video games of all time, with no exaggeration. Just about everything in the game is polished to perfection. The game looks absolutely stunning and it has a great soundtrack, which the Zelda series always had. The gameplay is absolutely flawless with a variety of weapons, armor, and bows to pick from. The shrines in this game offer mini-puzzels which offer the player with a diversion and a way to get more treasure. The dungeons all offer their own unique puzzles and backstories, but the Vah Ruta Divine Beast was the most memorable. The game is also massive, in scope and in a number of achievable goals. This proves that Nintendo has a way to keep their old IPs new and interesting. Anyone who has a Switch must have or already has this spectacular game.… Expand
  76. NickUrs
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Well, I haven't finished Zelda: Breath of the Wild yet. Its scale is unprecedented for a Zelda game, and it encourages you to move slowly. And while I fear that the sheer breadth of the experience might ultimately push some players away, I'm relishing my time spent in this hushed, half-dead Hyrule. After thirty years of The Legend of Zelda, I'm delighted that the series has finally lostWell, I haven't finished Zelda: Breath of the Wild yet. Its scale is unprecedented for a Zelda game, and it encourages you to move slowly. And while I fear that the sheer breadth of the experience might ultimately push some players away, I'm relishing my time spent in this hushed, half-dead Hyrule. After thirty years of The Legend of Zelda, I'm delighted that the series has finally lost its way again. This game about world exploration and an interesting journey. Don't wait for Hack 'n' Slash actions form Breath of the Wild.… Expand
  77. edv1819
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    An amazing game with great gameplay. The world is beautiful with great color and scenery.
  78. CicoNut
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda series is known for having a fairly linear structure, with a slow start, a hand-holding sidekick and lots and lots of dungeons. However, with Breath of the Wild, Nintendo just lets you run free. No slow beginning, no hand-holding sidekicks, nothing. As soon as you step out into the world of Hyrule, you are free to do whatever you want, whether that's hunting monsters,The Legend of Zelda series is known for having a fairly linear structure, with a slow start, a hand-holding sidekick and lots and lots of dungeons. However, with Breath of the Wild, Nintendo just lets you run free. No slow beginning, no hand-holding sidekicks, nothing. As soon as you step out into the world of Hyrule, you are free to do whatever you want, whether that's hunting monsters, combing the land for secrets, or following the main quest.

    In the game, Link awakens from a deep sleep and a mysterious voice guides him to discover what has become of the ruined Kingdom of Hyrule. Link meets an Old Man, and learns from him that 100 years prior, a great evil known as the Calamity Ganon rose up and laid waste to Hyrule. Unable to be defeated, it was sealed within Hyrule Castle while the ruins of the land were ravaged by nature over time. Although trapped, the Calamity Ganon has grown in power, and Link must defeat it before it breaks free and destroys the world.

    What pushes Breath of the Wild ahead of its competitors is the freedom it grants you. You can tackle the game's dungeons in any order you want, or just skip all the way to the final challenge from the get go. In fact, you don't have to do any of that to fully enjoy this game - you could easily spend over 100 hours finding and solving the game's 120 shrines, collecting the 900 Korok seeds, or just exploring as you please.

    Breath of the Wild doesn't just excel in exploration, but also combat, which is surprisingly deep for a Zelda game. You can sneak up on enemies, snipe at them from afar, or even use the environment to your advantage (like pushing a boulder down a hill and crushing them). Taking on bokoblin camps and giant guardians is definitely a highlight of this experience.

    Yet this near-perfect game is not without some flaws, the most prominent being the infamous Blood Moon, which is the game's way of re-spawning enemies onto the map. It's nice that Nintendo worked it into the games's lore, but it can be really frustrating when you've cleared an entire bokoblin camp, only for the entire thing to re-spawn right on top of you. It also triggers an entire cutscene whenever it occurs, which can take you out of the flow of whatever you're doing at that moment.

    Some other minor grievances include there being no way to fix broken weapons or shields, no way of healing without opening your inventory, it rains too often (which prevents you from climbing) and the fact that it has birthed an entire fan club who are shipping Link with Prince Sidon. Seriously guys, WTF.

    In short, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is what all games should aspire to be, with a beautiful art style, fun combat and an entire open world ready to be uncovered.    … Expand
  79. thdremily
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    There is nothing to say that hasn't already been said about the gameplay itself. As far as the game as a whole, Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece. Hopefully it is remembered, played and replayed for generations as the 9th symphony is played today.
  80. Gurrdin
    Dec 14, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breath of the Wild is a fun and good game, but it is not without its flaws. It has a beautiful world with superb art and (for the most part) sound direction. Seriously, what Nintendo managed to do with the admittedly limited hardware is astounding. However, there are certain things that would just take me out of the experience. Also, let me preface this by saying I would have given the game an 7.5/10, but I'll round up since Metacritic won't let me use any decimal values.

    First, I think the world is just a bit too big. I enjoyed the open world, but I felt like it would have benefited from being about 20% smaller or so. Parts of the world got a little bland and repetitive to travel throughout. Still, I did like the idea as a whole, it just needs a bit more refinement for future installments. Perhaps cut the shrines down to around 100 or slightly less and adjust the Korok Seed exchanges.

    The shrines are actually something I thought became an annoyance throughout the game. They just weren't that much fun most of the time. Some had fun and clever puzzles, but others were just boring combat trials. It felt like the devs kind of put themselves in a corner with how many shrines they put out versus how many good ideas they really had. They weren't horrible, though, just annoying.

    One thing I did despise, however, was the weather. I don't know if the way rain and lightning were handled was just for the sake of some realism, but it seriously took me out of the game. Climbing things to find secrets was one of the best parts of this game, and I'm not sure why the devs felt the need to mess with that. Slipping off the surface you're climbing on just isn't fun, especially if you're at a spot that is somewhat high up. Also, needing to remove metallic items during lightning is just a nuisance and adds nothing to gameplay.

    The weapon degradation was frustrating. I often found myself hoarding my best weapons for fear of breaking them before a harder fight. I wish the weapons lasted longer or some of the better weapons were just a tad easier to get. This issue is somewhat alleviated by increasing your inventory space, and that isn't particularly difficult to do.

    The Divine Beasts were very cool, however. Even if they were a bit easy along with the bosses, the scale and their puzzles made them fun. Plus, their locations introduced you to the fun races and some visually diverse areas. In particular, the Zora's Domain area was quite a site. The rewards for freeing the Divine Beasts were definitely worth it, too.

    Still, I just felt myself getting tired of playing the game. After I freed the fourth Divine Beast, I looked at the memories I hadn't recovered, the armor I still hadn't upgraded, the Great Fairies I still hadn't found, and just decided I was done. I realized at that point I just wanted the game to be over. With that, I ran to Hyrule Castle to try and actually beat the game.

    Since I mostly ran through Hyrule Castle, I can't give a fair criticism of it. However, it was visually impressive and pretty tense with the Guardians in place. The art style of Breath of the Wild led to very appealing areas, whether they were bright and clear or dark and corrupted. The art team certainly deserves a round of applause for their work on it.

    At the end of the day, Breath of the Wild was a good game, but it just couldn't seem to stop getting in its own way. There were just too many annoyances that added up. If you make the world smaller, rebalance the shrines to be more varied, change the weather systems, and get rid of the rapid weapon degradation, this game would be very close to being perfect. It's still a Zelda game for sure, but it's just not the most fun Zelda game, and it really should have been.    … Expand
  81. frederik1478
    May 5, 2020
    8
    I enjoyed the game very much but I must say that if you aren't in the mood for some slow play climbing game then this game is not for you
  82. Quackattack78
    Mar 10, 2017
    8
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a culmination of the works and imagination by Nintendo that brings me that same feeling of adventure that Ocarina of Time did so long ago. It's a new step for the 3D Zelda line, one that strays from familiar linearity and allows the user to take the world on at their own pace.

    There are many things Nintendo does right, including large scale    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a culmination of the works and imagination by Nintendo that brings me that same feeling of adventure that Ocarina of Time did so long ago. It's a new step for the 3D Zelda line, one that strays from familiar linearity and allows the user to take the world on at their own pace.

    There are many things Nintendo does right, including large scale exploration, engaging gameplay, dynamic weather, a fully interactive environment, and a physics engine that falls right into the middle of realistic and wacky. All of these elements work together to create a believable world, as well as an experience the rewards creativity while still maintaining a degree of accessibility. The game stops holding your hand soon after you activate the first Sheikah Tower.

    One thing the game does exceptionally well is providing a plethora of content everywhere you go. This was very overwhelming at first, as every time I set a goal I would find myself getting distracted by Korok puzzles, Shrines, and side quests. While most of the side quests are simple, many of which can be categorized under the fetch quest umbrella, others provide unique and meaningful rewards. Shrines take the place of Pieces of Heart, and reward you with spirit orbs that can be used in sets of four to upgrade your health or stamina. The variance in mechanics the Shrines provide are a welcomed addition. Korok puzzles are plentiful as well, all of which are simple environmental puzzles that upon completion reward you with a Korok Seed, an item that is used for increasing inventory space for weapons, shields, and bows.

    I have mixed feelings about the inclusion of the stamina meter, as well as weapon durability and dungeon design. The Stamina meter from Skyward Sword returns, and is used for climbing, gliding, and sprinting. For climbing and gliding, the inclusion of the meter is necessary as it helps to give a feeling a progression when upgraded. It keeps you grounded until you make a little progress so that you can take to the sky later. New heights can literally be reached once stamina is upgraded. For sprinting, however, the use of the stamina meter hinders movement, an artificial roadblock that slows my progression through the world that I find to be completely unnecessary given the size of the game's sandbox.

    Durability I found to be annoying in the beginning of the game, and I wouldn't be surprised if others are put off from proceeding through the game as a result of having to find a new set of weapons after every few enemy encounters. It's arguable that this design decision was intentional; a means of forcing the player to be more creative when approaching enemies. Not everyone is creative, however, and as a result this mechanic can be disabling to those who would rather run in and channel their inner Leeroy Jenkins. As you progress, durability does become less of an issue as you acquire more powerful and durable weapons.

    Dungeon design is excellent, but they are rather short and there are only 4 included in the base game, which is a shame considering some of the best puzzles in the game are included in them.

    Now for the bad:
    The Story: fairly weak and straight forward, a result produced by the game's openworld design. The entire time I was waiting for that "moment", the one that would force me to drop my jaw in awe, but it never arrived. The voice acting (in English) is bland, and many of the cast decisions the localization team made are questionable at best (looking at you, Yunobo). There are elements that are crucial to the lore of the series that are only vaguely referenced within the main quest, odd exclusions that in many respects worked against what the story was trying to convey.

    Sound Design: Brilliant. Nothing is too overbearing, and everything fits in. The music, on the other hand, leaves much to be desired, especially when compared to previous entries in the series. There weren't any tracks that actually gripped my attention, not like the classic MIDI tracks such as Gerudo Valley from OoT, the Overworld Theme from TWW, and the more recent Midna's Lament from TP.

    Performance: While docked, the game runs at a 900p native resolution, and a 720p native resolution while undocked. This was a poor decision by Nintendo in my opinion, and the game should have been locked to render at 720p native in both configurations. There are little to no framerate issues while undocked and running at 720p, but there is substantial inconsistency in the framerate rendering at a native 900p while docked. Probably partition errors as a result of upgrading the resolution. Hopefully this can be addressed in the future, and Nintendo provides a performance preference for those of us who prefer framerate over visual fidelity.

    All in all, The Breath of the Wild provides a unique and engaging user experience. While not perfect, it is one of the most notable games Nintendo has ever developed. 8.5/10.    … Expand
  83. dyinginbeauty
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    Absolutely wonderful game... so much charm and detail make this an incredible experience.

    I havent played zelda since the N64 games - breath of the wild fells like it were a 2017 retake of those two games... what more do you want?

    I am not regretting buying a switch this early on... its expensive, but this game alone is worth the investment.
  84. kahgae
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    After sinking 100+ hours into the game, beating the bosses, getting the shrines, and all that, all I can say is that it's an amazing game. It really is totally different from any other zelda game, but it seems like it just fulfills the exploration and expansive world that nintendo wanted from the first game. For any who love the linear format of ocarina of time for example tho, would notAfter sinking 100+ hours into the game, beating the bosses, getting the shrines, and all that, all I can say is that it's an amazing game. It really is totally different from any other zelda game, but it seems like it just fulfills the exploration and expansive world that nintendo wanted from the first game. For any who love the linear format of ocarina of time for example tho, would not like this game, but the game in itself is pretty damn good.… Expand
  85. Kytana08
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I like this game, its amazing. A beautiful painted world.
    Have already spent hours in it.

    Only the weapons can be destroyed too quickly.
    But that does not matter much.
  86. covex
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The game is gorgeous, and it is true of all positive comments that it's collecting. It's just impossible to stop playing, best Zelda game ever. 10 out of 10
  87. monco
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego con formato mundo abierto que he jugado, punto!
    Artisticamente cada escena es una pintura! En algo me hace acordar a the wind waker!
    Las animaciones son geniales, la musica como siempre no falla, hasta los efectos de sonido en funciona a la jugabilidad tienen indentidad! Nintendo lo tiene clarisimo, y sabe como darle indentidad a sus juegos, esa personalidad que le    El mejor juego con formato mundo abierto que he jugado, punto!
    Artisticamente cada escena es una pintura! En algo me hace acordar a the wind waker!
    Las animaciones son geniales, la musica como siempre no falla, hasta los efectos de sonido en funciona a la jugabilidad tienen indentidad!
    Nintendo lo tiene clarisimo, y sabe como darle indentidad a sus juegos, esa personalidad que le imprime a sus juegos es unica, pocas empresa lo saben hacer tan bien, ahora solo se me ocurren dos Blizzard y Valve.    … Expand
  88. redlondon
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game has sucked me in, love it :) some notable things I love include the cooking system, vast landscape, and the ability to climb to the highest of heights! The puzzles are extremely rewarding and fun as well.
  89. oso_adrian
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Una experiencia totalmente fascinante; Nintendo lo hace otra vez con Breath of the Wild. La mas reciente entrega de Zelda en modo de mundo abierto esta llena de cosas por descubrir, paisajes para ver. y un sin fin de quests inteligentes para resolver. un anarrativa profunda en un entorno grafico espectacular, se acerca a los fans de la serie y a los novatos por igual. Genial titulo deUna experiencia totalmente fascinante; Nintendo lo hace otra vez con Breath of the Wild. La mas reciente entrega de Zelda en modo de mundo abierto esta llena de cosas por descubrir, paisajes para ver. y un sin fin de quests inteligentes para resolver. un anarrativa profunda en un entorno grafico espectacular, se acerca a los fans de la serie y a los novatos por igual. Genial titulo de lanzamiento para Nintendo Switch y cierre de un ciclo de vida para la Wii U... una de las mejores recomendaciones leidas por la internet: deshabilita el mapa y simplemente pierdete por ahi explorando. un diez para este juego.… Expand
  90. AShadow
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is said to be one of, if not the best Legend of Zelda game this century. This game is absolutely beautiful, don't listen to the haters
  91. Aaargh
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is simply a new experience. The way you control Link in this world is unique. Does this game raise the bar? Yes it does. Even mundaine tasks are enjoyable and the world interacts in a realistic manner. Must play if you are a fan of the genre. I loved Windwaker but this game is just better, more complete, more interesting (and possibly more overwhelming).
  92. odisseu1
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Worth the wait. The massive world is awesome, the graphics are beaultiful and the cool gameplay of zelda. Now
    i have to explore the intire world to post more. really the best game i played since the witcher 3.
  93. TheGreatEds
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the best games i have played in years. I really loved this game and had so much fun exploring all the different areas, filled with monsters, shrines, and towers. What I liked most about this game is that it is VERY difficult, however it didn't get to the point of frustration, this was very refreshing from Nintendo since they tend to make their games easier as timeThis game is one of the best games i have played in years. I really loved this game and had so much fun exploring all the different areas, filled with monsters, shrines, and towers. What I liked most about this game is that it is VERY difficult, however it didn't get to the point of frustration, this was very refreshing from Nintendo since they tend to make their games easier as time passes. The combat system is also very fun, although I do have to say that the inventory of swords is very small, maybe if they didn't break so easily I would get it, but it is a bit frustrating since some times I ran out of swords when fighting a boss. The story, while a bit bland, is pretty good compared to other Zelda games. The open world also doesn't feel empty like other games *cough* *cough* and is pretty fun to explore. In conclusion, this game is great and is definitely worth the price, and this comes from a guy who doesn't like the other Zelda games.… Expand
  94. N3F
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    The only thing stopping me from giving this a 10/10 is that I feel the world is a bit too big just for the sake of it. I've only had framerate issues 3-4 times in my 40-50 hours. I liked that the graphic style was reminiscent of a "grown up" Windwaker. The amount of times I think to myself "this can't possibly work" and then to be constantly proven wrong, is just amazing. I've neverThe only thing stopping me from giving this a 10/10 is that I feel the world is a bit too big just for the sake of it. I've only had framerate issues 3-4 times in my 40-50 hours. I liked that the graphic style was reminiscent of a "grown up" Windwaker. The amount of times I think to myself "this can't possibly work" and then to be constantly proven wrong, is just amazing. I've never before played a game with as much freedom as this. Highly recommend.… Expand
  95. Allex2003
    Mar 9, 2017
    9
    This game is AMAZING! It has this idea of changing to something so new, but still have this formula to keep it to, despite it being so different..it still feels like The Legend of Zelda! the game feels so new and fresh, The graphics are beautiful, the story is well thought out and so much more..

    The only things i really didn't like is most weapons aren't too durable and smaller issues.    This game is AMAZING! It has this idea of changing to something so new, but still have this formula to keep it to, despite it being so different..it still feels like The Legend of Zelda! the game feels so new and fresh, The graphics are beautiful, the story is well thought out and so much more..

    The only things i really didn't like is most weapons aren't too durable and smaller issues. But those don't stop me from loving it!    … Expand
  96. damienphoenix
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    How do you make the Legend of Zelda relevant again? By destroying the definition of what a game like the Legend of Zelda is supposed to be. Where do I start with this game? How about the fact you really go can anywhere you want- horizontally and vertically. How about the fact the physics in this game actually matter and you can truly manipulate and approach every situation differentlyHow do you make the Legend of Zelda relevant again? By destroying the definition of what a game like the Legend of Zelda is supposed to be. Where do I start with this game? How about the fact you really go can anywhere you want- horizontally and vertically. How about the fact the physics in this game actually matter and you can truly manipulate and approach every situation differently because of it. How about adding voice acting and cutscenes and some of the best writing I have ever read in a video game?

    I don't know where to begin(just like the game). I have been preparing for a hardcore open world game in Hyrule for years. I knew that eventually, Nintendo would take Zelda in this direction so I needed to prepare myself. It all started with Portal 1 and 2, then Skyrim, then the Last of Us, then the Souls series and Bloodborne. Each of the game series I listed you can see influenced the final product. From the quick, challenging and fun puzzles( just like Portal) in the shrines and dungeons. The open world discovery from Skyrim, the survival aspect and utilizing all your resources like the Last of Us, and the difficult but rewarding enemy and boss encounters like the Souls series.

    It also borrows from the Ubisoft model of climbing a tower to open up a portion of the map but unlike the Ubisoft model nothing shows up on the map. You need to find and mark the locations you need to explore. I play with HUD off which helps me really learn the environment and look at the map like a true adventure. It is so refreshing to venture off into a large land mass because you see something in the horizon. I spent 4 hours last night just exploring and find new secrets that I missed in the beginning area. I am currently in the eastern part of the map and I had a feeling in my gut I needed to go back to where it all started since I had new equipment and understood the world design better. Man, I beat two Guardians, got 15 Korok seeds, finish 8 shrines and just discovered parts of the map that are wonderous.

    If you want your hand to be held and everything to be easy, this game is not for you. It is not as hard as a Dark Souls or Bloodborne but you can make it that hard if you want by venturing into areas with underpowered equipment. This game has spoiled me. I can't look or play other games now if the gameplay isn't tight and the world isn't magical. I play games to lost myself and forget about the issues of my life and the world. I don't care about graphics. I want to have fun, I want a challenge. I want to use my brain as well as my skills to get through a tough area or boss. Every time I fail, I know it is because of me. Either I am rushing, not mentality ready for the fight, or overlooking an aspect of the game.

    This game is easily in my top 5 favorite games of all time. Not sure of the rankings yet but I worry for Portal 2 and FF7. That's it- go out and get it. The Wii U is the only Nintendo system I never owned. The Switch is fantastic. I do recommend a pro controller. I use the pro controller for tough fights since I need the dexterity. But I play on the handheld when I just want to explore areas with enemies I know I can beat while looking for new shrines to complete. If you don't have money for a console and one of the greatest games ever just wait till the Holidays. But if you are like me and hate cookie cutter games like Ubisoft open-world games(Rayman Legends is awesome) then please go get this game. You will not regret it.    … Expand
  97. vpusnetwork
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego jamás creado, sólo los que posean este videojuego me darán la razón, imágenes y gráficos increíbles, pruébalo, te gustará. La mejor de la saga.
  98. claudinou
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I did 1/5 of this game and boy, I never had such a great time playing an openworld game without getting bored after 10hours. The story of Mipha, one of the former prodigies in the game even made me cry in front of a game for the 2nd time of my life (not counting when a game ends of course). This game is really great and I recomend it to anyone around.
  99. yoshi19
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spoilers:

    I just completed the Ruta temple and can safely say that this is one of the best games that I've ever played. I feel like I still have so much to do in the game. Feeling a bit overwhelmed but loving every second of it. I really like that there is a variety of arrows in the game. I was able to beat the boss of Ruta by using Lightening arrows and utilizing Cryosis. Seriously, there are so many different ways to play this game. Please try it out. You won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  100. Gronxy
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Definitely wouldn't have bought the Switch had it not been for this game. Can't say I'm a big fan of the console but the new Zelda is phenomenal. It presents a difficulty level that hasn't been seen in Zelda in years. You definitely can't call Zelda a kids game anymore. The game doesn't hold your hand and it makes it you navigate the kingdom by yourself. No objectives. No route. It's up toDefinitely wouldn't have bought the Switch had it not been for this game. Can't say I'm a big fan of the console but the new Zelda is phenomenal. It presents a difficulty level that hasn't been seen in Zelda in years. You definitely can't call Zelda a kids game anymore. The game doesn't hold your hand and it makes it you navigate the kingdom by yourself. No objectives. No route. It's up to you to find your way. The world is alive and interactive. The characters are lovable and quirky. It's still feels like classic Nintendo in many ways. But it finally fixed many issues that made the last few Zeldas seem like repeats of the classic formula.… Expand
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  2. Mixed: 3 out of 109
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  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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