The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. firemansplat
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    i have now played this game for a week and it is one of the best games of this generation so far the game mechanics are amazing even though its dose not tell you once in the game how to cook or shield surf any revews that say the game has constent hand holding obvoiusly has not played the game
  2. Forsaken87
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    BOTW is a really awesome game. I love the changes to the "classic zelda formula" which makes it really refreshing compared to the latest followup on the legend of zelda series. There is really, really a lot of things to do and explore and I expect at least 60-80 hours for my first play-through. (Neither rushing, nor doing everything possible before finishing the main quest)
    I have played    BOTW is a really awesome game. I love the changes to the "classic zelda formula" which makes it really refreshing compared to the latest followup on the legend of zelda series. There is really, really a lot of things to do and explore and I expect at least 60-80 hours for my first play-through. (Neither rushing, nor doing everything possible before finishing the main quest)
    I have played the game for about 50 hours now and still am far from being bored. The game IMHO is not as perfect as some reviews claim, but it is certainly the best single-player game I have played in years! The riddles are nice, some are a little bit easy. Fighting is really fun, exciting and can be really hard for the strong foes that can be found pretty much everywhere around the world. Side-quests/exploration aside the main story is most likely a bit short (like I said I'm not completely done yet) but fun for sure.
    There are minor performance issues noticeable sometimes (really rare), but those did not really affect my experience with the game. It's not like stuttering annoyingly for long time or getting unplayable causing deaths.

    Overall I highly recommend this game! I would not recommend to get a Switch just because of this one game (unless you are a hardcore Zelda fan and don't own a WiiU). If you are planning to get at least 3 or 4 further games for (for me it's at least Splatoon, Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros.) the money is definitely well spent.    … Expand
  3. Hooverbranch
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This game is not perfect. There are real frame rate issues. There are times where you just get owned by a group of simple enemies and you want to just give up. The weapons breaking can become beyond annoying. And yet I am giving it a ten not because its perfect (no game is) but because it took my expectations of a Zelda game and blew it out of the water. I have not been this excited toThis game is not perfect. There are real frame rate issues. There are times where you just get owned by a group of simple enemies and you want to just give up. The weapons breaking can become beyond annoying. And yet I am giving it a ten not because its perfect (no game is) but because it took my expectations of a Zelda game and blew it out of the water. I have not been this excited to pick the controller back up and play a game since Final Fantasy X. And I havent even touched the story line yet. I have been exploring the world and collecting Shrines (I have 50 as of right now) and everything I discover feels like an achievement in itself.

    I am excited to start the main Storyline after I unlock my last two areas of the map. And I have a feeling I will be playing this game for a long time to come.    … Expand
  4. Charles_1859
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    I really enjoy this game. The pace is somewhat slower than in other games, but it really works. It is almost a "non-game", but it just so much fun to go and explore. Plus, I like the amiibo support in here. So overall, the game just works and that makes it a 10 for me. Note: I only played the Wii U version and my rating is based on this.
  5. Powerphoenix
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    A great video game tells a great story. An unforgettable video game engages your emotions. BotW takes hold of your senses and never lets go. Whether it's watching a sunrise, planning an attack on a larger foe with limited supplies, base-jumping from a mountain, or running to see what's over the next ridge, BotW does all of this and more. It lays the world at your feet and asks you toA great video game tells a great story. An unforgettable video game engages your emotions. BotW takes hold of your senses and never lets go. Whether it's watching a sunrise, planning an attack on a larger foe with limited supplies, base-jumping from a mountain, or running to see what's over the next ridge, BotW does all of this and more. It lays the world at your feet and asks you to explore and, most importantly, to play. I've never been drawn to adventure quite as thoroughly and freely as I have in BotW. I had to actively fight against my instinct to follow the story and trust that going anywhere is perfectly okay. With so much to see, BotW might keep me entertained for years. Beautiful, stunning, awe-inspiring, and funny. This is the gold standard of game development and an answer in the Affirmative to the question: Are video games art?… Expand
  6. JayFray
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    This is by far the best game i've played in the last decade. The World is so interesting that i find myself smiling with the charm and personality of everything in the game. the art style is great. Nintendo hit a Homerun with this game. It is hard already, i cannot imagine what they will do with the hard mode coming up. i am not going to spoil the fun, just a tip, dont get too attachedThis is by far the best game i've played in the last decade. The World is so interesting that i find myself smiling with the charm and personality of everything in the game. the art style is great. Nintendo hit a Homerun with this game. It is hard already, i cannot imagine what they will do with the hard mode coming up. i am not going to spoil the fun, just a tip, dont get too attached with your weapons. ;) you welcome… Expand
  7. lanmandragoran1
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    since ocarina of time i have been waiting for another zelda game (or any game for that matter) that comes close to the fun and mystery that was thrown into my life whilst playing that game. THIS IS IT!
    ok the frame rate isn't always that great (i'm playing on wii u) and it is a very different zelda game in many respects, but the way i see it they are all a bit different from the one that    since ocarina of time i have been waiting for another zelda game (or any game for that matter) that comes close to the fun and mystery that was thrown into my life whilst playing that game. THIS IS IT!
    ok the frame rate isn't always that great (i'm playing on wii u) and it is a very different zelda game in many respects, but the way i see it they are all a bit different from the one that came before.

    my experience so far (i haven't yet completed it) has been amazing! i used to play skyrim and shadow of the colossus and say "i wish modern zelda games were abit more like this" and some how that's what this is. the vast world that far from holds your hand and leaves you open to explore how ever you like, big bosses and mini bosses mixed with the difficulty levels they provide is almost reminiscent of a dark souls game, and the new "dungeons" are great, mind bending in places but rewarding and don't keep you there for days on end.
    for me its a massive step up in the world of zelda and almost any zelda fan i think would agree. 9/10 from me, as it isn't perfect......but its very close.    … Expand
  8. seoros
    Mar 10, 2017
    10
    Not a big fan of RPGs but I really enjoyed this one. I'm kinda glad it didn't dwell on the lore of the game but rather the gameplay. I can't tell you how sick I am of plot driven games that fall short on combat. There's still a decent story, and okay voice acting. But what makes this game great is the gameplay. It's incredibly fun. Watching twitch streams won't do it justice. You need toNot a big fan of RPGs but I really enjoyed this one. I'm kinda glad it didn't dwell on the lore of the game but rather the gameplay. I can't tell you how sick I am of plot driven games that fall short on combat. There's still a decent story, and okay voice acting. But what makes this game great is the gameplay. It's incredibly fun. Watching twitch streams won't do it justice. You need to feel out the game. Read a puzzle and try to solve it. It's a very rewarding experience from a franchise that I thought was heading in the wrong direction. I've got to say I'm thoroughly impressed with this title. Great finale to my Wii U, which imo always got a bad rep.… Expand
  9. DarkZerO_AT
    Mar 11, 2017
    8
    Just wanna give my opinions on this game
    Firstly, yes i am a zelda and nintendo fanboy but i can still think normally
    ok, well this is surely an amazing game, its fun, works flawlessly for the majority and looks really nice but there are a few issues, every game has them and also this one some of which are: animals dissapearing after they detected you ... kinda breaks the immersion    Just wanna give my opinions on this game
    Firstly, yes i am a zelda and nintendo fanboy but i can still think normally

    ok, well this is surely an amazing game, its fun, works flawlessly for the majority and looks really nice
    but there are a few issues, every game has them and also this one
    some of which are: animals dissapearing after they detected you ... kinda breaks the immersion for me quite a lot, weapons break way too fast most of the time, you are basically only looking for good weapons to deal with strong enemies, this shouldnt be a core aspect of the game
    the fps drops are ... well, they suck, especially since nintendo said these wouldnt be happening on the switch because of the improved hardware
    the missing dungeons are also ... idk ... it just feels weird to any zelda veteran and tbh, i really miss them, not saying the shrines are bad, the general idea is great, they are fun to solve and the options you have to solve them are great, its not always just one way, most shrines offer multiple ways to solve them, some can be really easily cheesed and that makes you feel especially good since you get a feeling of "heheh i did it in a way the devs probably never thought about"
    thats a part i love about this game, it gives you so much freedom in doing things the way you want to do it

    ok well, i guess my review is getting a bit out of hand here but this just keeps on flowing out :P

    tl;dr: its a great game, with its own flaws and issues but its def. the best zelda ever made imo, its far from being the best game ever made but its in the top spots of the best games, thats for sure    … Expand
  10. Revalithechamp
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breath of the Wild is not a perfect game but what makes it great is that it has many great things that the flaws are overshadowed. This is coming from a longtime fan.

    The four major bosses disappointed me at first but NIntendo did what they did with Majoras Mask and made it to where you could overlook that by completing sidequests and mini-dungeons. Although I do wish there were more bosses considering that the game had a long development period, but that period was spent on making Link able to interact with the environment the best way possible.

    Sure the graphics might not be the best but that's a small thing since graphics don't necessarily matter. I've barely touched the story and I keep getting sidetracked by things I see in the distance and I just get the urge to check it out. It's like you'll have a goal to reach someplace but then you see some glowing light or odd structure and you're like "ooh whats that?" completely abandoning your original goal to discover something wonderful.

    I also love the way that you can use the environment and physics to your advantage, like throwing a metal weapon towards the center of an enemy base during a lightning storm, only for the lightning to strike and fry all of the enemies at once. Or you can strike raw chu-chus with different elemental weapons to give the chu chus different effects if they're hit, making perfect booby traps!

    Now the main bosses were pretty easy but those aren't the only enemies in the game. The overworld is teeming with powerful enemies that you can battle as many times as you'd like thanks to the blood moon. Once again, the game has a Majora's Mask feel to it in terms of fighting a great evil in order to save a doomed land, and you inherit the abilities of the spirits that you rescue and use them to your advantage (Revali's gale ftw). There are people discovering new secrets everyday and this game was definitely worth the wait.

    Even if I feel like the game is not enough, I'm glad that DLC is coming with new map features, a new storyline, and a new dungeon. The game isn't perfect all around, but the pros overshadow the flaws by far. Even better than Ocarina of Time. I look forward to the next Zelda game made for the Switch. Great job Nintendo!    … Expand
  11. dr0nzer
    Dec 17, 2017
    8
    The Legend of Zelda is a franchise that resonates with a lot of gamers and is a franchise that is well recognized, is it the game that everyone says it is... game of the year... best game of 2017... well it's all down to personal interpretation and preference, all of the game systems in Breath of the Wild is not new or groundbreaking, it's systems already built and established in otherThe Legend of Zelda is a franchise that resonates with a lot of gamers and is a franchise that is well recognized, is it the game that everyone says it is... game of the year... best game of 2017... well it's all down to personal interpretation and preference, all of the game systems in Breath of the Wild is not new or groundbreaking, it's systems already built and established in other franchises released over the past decade. I personally feel the success is the franchise name in this world... if this game was released under another name I do question whether it would have been as successful as it is now.
    Lets start with the story, it's basic and simple... Ganon is free, ravaged the world and you need to eliminate him, it's simple and nothing has changed from this formula, as you start the game you're thrown in the world and after leaving the starting area you're in a massive sandbox, you can do whatever you like and you choose how to progress, certain areas of the maps are gated for progression, though it may seem like you can go there you can't, not without certain "protections" which come in the form of gear, you can tackle Ganon at any time throughout the adventure whether you wait to be fully over powered or go for the challenge very early.
    The majority of the game you spend exploring the world, the shrines dotted around act as puzzles and waypoints to encourage you to explore further, giving you reasons to go that far out or out of the way to see them, the rewards are beneficial to your character and all help in the long run.
    The combat system is great, anything you see in the world you can go to, physics are close to reality.. set a tree on fire.. wearing a heat blade helps in cold conditions and vice versa, it's just really well thought out.
    I personally did not like the games durability system.. I get why they did it but is it fun? I don't think so, weapons breaking and having replenish them all the time can be annoying, it does add complexity to the combat and encouraging you to use other weapons but I do ask if it's really necessary.
    One big grip for me is Hyrule Castle, it's such a big thing in the world and I wished they could have done more with it, it's just a place to go to kill Ganon and personally for me it doesn't have that grand feel, when compared to the master sword, it's more a symbolic thing for the final encounter.
    I enjoyed the game and put around 75 hours in, I did not complete every shrine or find every Korok seed (with the latter being too much of a grind) but did the essentials before taking on the final boss.
    Overall it's a solid title but it's nothing special, for me I enjoyed my time in Zelda but I wanted more depth in the story than just killing Ganon.    … Expand
  12. Conanap
    Mar 12, 2017
    9
    The game is very different from a lot of the Zelda games yet similar at the same time. This is perhaps one of the best attempts at open world games that exist. It allows you to directly head to the final boss or actually go through the entire world to prepare yourself. At any time, however, you can decide you've explored enough, go fight the boss, then come back and continue to explore...The game is very different from a lot of the Zelda games yet similar at the same time. This is perhaps one of the best attempts at open world games that exist. It allows you to directly head to the final boss or actually go through the entire world to prepare yourself. At any time, however, you can decide you've explored enough, go fight the boss, then come back and continue to explore... which is really, really weird but also very awesome at the same time. However, this causes a lack of direction for players like me who enjoy very linear games. That's not to say I didn't enjoy the game, no, in fact I loved the game, but this may be considered a little bit 'too open', and personally I do.
    The game does not hold your hand and only provides you with the very basic information and then set you free. I only remember being taught how to open inventory, swing my sword, use my shield, use my arrow and how to switch weapons quickly (I think quick travel as well, but through a mandatory story conversation). Everything else - figure it out. I personally don't have a problem with this - this is a return to the roots of Zelda, where there exist essentially no help (ie, Zelda 1, Zelda Link to the Past). If for whatever reason you loved the creepy owl or the fairiy buddy in OOT or MM, then you're out of luck, because nothing will annoy you every 5 seconds to ask you to listen.
    Very unique to this Zelda game are gears that break (except the goron sword in OOT / MM). Your sword will break, your shield will break, your bows will break. At first this sounds really annoying, but as you play the game, you realize there are an adbundance of weapons in the world for you to pick up, and most of the times I run out of inventory space for new weapons as opposed to not having enough weapons to deal with enemies. Iventory management is not too bad as it is actually expandable, and materials do not seem to have an upper limit on how many you can carry.
    Key items are still there, but is mostly replaced by a single item that allows you to use the function of multiple items. Gone is getting dungeon specific items in previous games, you now rely on what you already have to solve these problems. The dungeons are, comparatively very easy with the exception of the boss fight, and also very short. You can do them in any order, it just really depends on which area you want to explore or complete first. In addition to the four dungeons, there are a hundred and twenty shrines. Shrines are similar to mini dungeons, but the locations are not immediately apparent besides the beginning area and you must sought them out yourself. The shirnes are usually very short but at the same time very fun, and I really loved them.
    Exploration is really fun but feels progressively less rewarding as you get stronger. Enemies do respawn from an in game mechanic and get stronger, but rewards don't really seem to get much better, usually some kind of weapon or just arrows. This is the way you'll discover shrines, and to be quite honest, after around 12, 13 hours of game time I started to not want to explore different places if I don't know for sure there'd be something I want from the area. That said, exploration was not exactly frustrating as the navigation system is really well thought out. You can place different stamps anywhere you want (unlimited amount) to help yourself remember what is where, and you can place around 5 - 6 pins, each differnt colored, to help you navigate in the direction of immediate objectives. These pins can either be placed from your map or soemthing akin to a telescope.
    A few gripes I have with this game: electricity / shock is overpowered. Every weapon / item has a solution, but shock is just incredibly annoying as a status. You can make potions and such, but it's still really annoying. You will drop your currently equiped weapons when you get shocked, and a lot of times by the time you pick up your items you're shocked again. It also does a ridiculous amount of damange, I hope Nintendo balances this a little bit in the future.
    Also, frame drops. The Switch is having trouble holding 30FPS at 900p - a really weak proposition for a console + game in 2017. This wouldn't be too much of a problem if 720p was presented as an option in docked mode, but it isn't. Frame drops were not observed in handheld mode.
    Weather can be very annoying. Climbing becomes very hard when raining, and the unpredictability of the weather, even though there's a few hour forecast in game, makes some of the area just unecessarily annoying (except for the story parts that required it to be raining, that I understand). There's been cases where I had to just leave the game running of around 10, 20 minutes waiting for rain to pass since I was climbing some stuff. Rupees are also an extreme rarity in this game, but prices are really high.
    In general, the game is extremely fun but can be improved in a few areas. Worth a buy.    … Expand
  13. Fossegrimn
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    Its hard to review this game. In many ways, its a 10/10, but it also have problems, so I can't give it that personally. I have now finished the main story, but still has hours upon hours to explore. When I first sat foot in this gorgeous world, I was in awe. Sure, the graphics are outdated, and developed for the Wii U, but the graphical style is so amazing. But in the very start aswell youIts hard to review this game. In many ways, its a 10/10, but it also have problems, so I can't give it that personally. I have now finished the main story, but still has hours upon hours to explore. When I first sat foot in this gorgeous world, I was in awe. Sure, the graphics are outdated, and developed for the Wii U, but the graphical style is so amazing. But in the very start aswell you encounter the first frame drop. Really, it didn't matter then, but after many hours of playing you will witness a lot of frame drop. This isn't really that of a big deal tho.

    When I was finished with the tutorial area, I was totally lost. The world was so huge. And thats what I like about this game. The amazing world. There are so much to do. Everywhere. It might look empty, but its not. And you are given so many tools to explore the game.

    Fast forward after beating the 4 main dungeons, I was a little let down. These dungeons was amazing, but I would much more prefer themed dungeons instead. And the bosses were uninspired and bland. And after beating hyrule castle and ganon, that was the point the game dropped in score for me. It was a really boring boss fight aswell, and ganon had a stale design. This might just be me, I completed Dark Souls 3 about 1 month before BOTW release date. And, ofc, Dark Souls bosses were amazing, and interessting. So for me, these bosses where boring. I find it funny that I liked the mini bosses that are around the world more interessting then the 5 big bosses.

    And this is why I give it a 8/10. Due to uninspired bosses, frame rate issues, also, some of the main towns felt rushed compared to the others. Ones had amazing main quests, and some had non.    … Expand
  14. A_HumanPerson
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    I've been a huge Zelda fan since the beginning and this is by far the best since OoT. The gameplay is f**king amazing, The voice acting is nearly on par with Uncharted 4, the story and characters are brilliant and the music is tear-jerking.But the game isn't perfect FPS drops quite frequently during the first section and the graphics are more like a game from 2012.

    I have barely been    I've been a huge Zelda fan since the beginning and this is by far the best since OoT. The gameplay is f**king amazing, The voice acting is nearly on par with Uncharted 4, the story and characters are brilliant and the music is tear-jerking.But the game isn't perfect FPS drops quite frequently during the first section and the graphics are more like a game from 2012.

    I have barely been able to put this game down since I bought it, this is definitely a serious contender for game of the year. It's absolutely brilliant and I LOVE IT.    … Expand
  15. Bradcasting
    Mar 13, 2017
    9
    Here is my first review on Metacritic I've been a Zelda fan for a long time I first played Ocarina Time and I would say my favorite is Wind Waker for now. This game is vastly different from any other Zeldas if you don't like games that are different from their predecessors than this would either change your mind or make you disappointed. For me their are 2 main problems the frame rate andHere is my first review on Metacritic I've been a Zelda fan for a long time I first played Ocarina Time and I would say my favorite is Wind Waker for now. This game is vastly different from any other Zeldas if you don't like games that are different from their predecessors than this would either change your mind or make you disappointed. For me their are 2 main problems the frame rate and not many dungeons, but this game is damn beautiful the graphics are perfect, the score is beautiful, the combat is fun in fact I like the idea of losing weapons when your in combat because like the title you are in the WILD. The game is like a survival game such as Metal Gear Solid 3. The story is interesting the characters have a lot of personality. Like I said I don't like the frame rate it would get a 10/10 if only they fixed it. If they patch it up then I'll give it a 10/10. This is a must have for Wii U or Switch but you don't need a Switch just for this just wait.… Expand
  16. LordMOrion
    Sep 15, 2017
    8
    Breath of the Wild is a phenomenal game, full of content, plot and characters. I have enjoyed the majority of the time I've spent playing this game. However there are two major problems with this game. First, unsurprisingly, is breakable weapons. It is a terrible idea, terribly implemented which really hurts this game. Secondly is the English Zelda voice acting, I'm from the UK and theBreath of the Wild is a phenomenal game, full of content, plot and characters. I have enjoyed the majority of the time I've spent playing this game. However there are two major problems with this game. First, unsurprisingly, is breakable weapons. It is a terrible idea, terribly implemented which really hurts this game. Secondly is the English Zelda voice acting, I'm from the UK and the voice is incredibly irritating, so much so that I've changed the voice language to Italian!… Expand
  17. MrDoge
    Nov 25, 2017
    10
    One of the most stunning and replayable Zelda games of 2017. Beautiful graphics, amazing enemies,
    easy-to-learn items, amazing story, interesting NPCs, astonishing voice acting, the best soundtrack since Splatoon, basically the best Zelda game of all time. Of course, there is Ocarina of Time, with a 99% rating, but it's easy to say the Zelda franchise is one of the best adventure series    One of the most stunning and replayable Zelda games of 2017. Beautiful graphics, amazing enemies,
    easy-to-learn items, amazing story, interesting NPCs, astonishing voice acting, the best soundtrack since Splatoon, basically the best Zelda game of all time. Of course, there is Ocarina of Time, with a 99% rating, but it's easy to say the Zelda franchise is one of the best adventure series in video gaming history. Nintendo outdid themselves this year. It was definitely worth the wait!    … Expand
  18. Ivaalo
    Mar 19, 2017
    9
    One of the best game I've ever played! The universe, musics and atmosphere are incredible. But this game isn't without any flaw.

    I'll start with negative points: Unfortunately, it seems the open-world feature doesn't really fit with the series. Climbing isn't the most fun action you can do in an open-world! Once you complete most of the missions, you don't have a huge motivation to    One of the best game I've ever played! The universe, musics and atmosphere are incredible. But this game isn't without any flaw.

    I'll start with negative points:

    Unfortunately, it seems the open-world feature doesn't really fit with the series. Climbing isn't the most fun action you can do in an open-world! Once you complete most of the missions, you don't have a huge motivation to beat the game, since the final part is excessively hard!
    What I prefer on a Zelda is to progress at the same time as the gameplay and scenario, like you have to continue the story to have a peculiar item to access a new place. Here, you can do anything since the beginning, and the story is already written, so you don't have the best motivation to progress.
    Also, saying "Nintendo is trying to bring back the root of the original game" is a good thing at some points, like the complete freedom, but if everything was free to explore in the first Zelda game, you would be able to climb mountains, and travel over any obstacles.
    I'm also disappointed the wild isn't more developed! The savage animals don't do anything, like hunting or eating.
    Breakable weapons are also a thing, but I was so sure there would be a weapon seller (were you can register your current weapon to buy them again) or a smith to repair your weapon, if they're near to break.
    Finally, Guardians... those enemies are the most annoying of the series, along with Miniblins in Wind Waker.

    Positive points:

    As I said previously, the musics are amazing! It's a new style and refreshing! Almost every important characters have a theme fitting them so well! The graphic art style is amazing, the colors of the landscape... just beautiful! The RPG style, with item collection and crafting, are also very enjoyable! The story is very cool, and what's better was to separate this game from the timeline we know, since it takes place 10 000 years after another "futuristic" event! Nintendo gets free of this circle of games' position in the timeline around Ocarina of Time! There are no explicit mention of the Triforce or the seven sages. Technology is also a well brought idea that doesn't ruin the magical aspect of the series!

    Amazing game, assumed risks, different style, great game experience , successful challenge! Still not perfect, but very well brought to the Zelda universe!

    9/10.    … Expand
  19. Akelazam
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a great open world game, that takes the Zelda franchise to the next level while still maintaining true to the franchise. This game is truly a work of art that combines a wonderful soundtrack with a fantastic story and beautifully artistic graphics. While the game doesn't run at the highest resolutions out there, the game performance and art styleThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a great open world game, that takes the Zelda franchise to the next level while still maintaining true to the franchise. This game is truly a work of art that combines a wonderful soundtrack with a fantastic story and beautifully artistic graphics. While the game doesn't run at the highest resolutions out there, the game performance and art style more than makes up for this.

    In open world games it is often easy to become overwhelmed and lose track of what you are doing. Breath of the Wild however gives you just enough direction without forcing you down a particular path. The world designers used the negative space to there advantage to give you the feeling of a truly expansive world. There are hidden things spread across the entire map including some great mini games like bowling and golf.

    The game does suffer from a few minor issues that keep me from giving it a perfect score. Chief among them is the fact that the weapons are too fragile; the UI gives no indication of the durability level of a weapon only warning you at the last second before your weapon shatters. While cooking food was initially fun it soon became a tedious task that takes away from the overall experience.

    While the game is not without its flaws I still believe this game is a masterpiece and would highly recommend it to newcomers and Zelda fans alike. Nintendo has raised the bar with this game and I can't wait to get back to playing it. I look forward to the DLC releases later this year and hope that they make an already great game even better.    … Expand
  20. MarcoL81
    Mar 26, 2017
    9
    Not since Skyrim has a game captivated me this much.

    I'm a casual gamer who doesn't have an allegiance to any particular gaming company and I have to say Nintendo hit it out of the park with this gem. If it weren't for the outdated graphics, FPS issues, and lack of a Japanese voice acting option I would have given this a 10/10. I'm an Art major in University and with every ounce of my    Not since Skyrim has a game captivated me this much.

    I'm a casual gamer who doesn't have an allegiance to any particular gaming company and I have to say Nintendo hit it out of the park with this gem. If it weren't for the outdated graphics, FPS issues, and lack of a Japanese voice acting option I would have given this a 10/10. I'm an Art major in University and with every ounce of my academic knowledge I label this game "a work of art". The freedom of choice, The beautiful scenery, The serene soundtrack, and the wonderful game play is what drives my decision to give this game such a high rating. I picked up the switch fully understanding that once i was finished this game i would sell it, but this game has changed my mind. The Switch and Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild will always have a place in my home.    … Expand
  21. clay3232
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    Putting in over a hundred hours, I can say it's definitely a great game, but the game does have issues. The game play was good offering many ways to get around in the world and fight enemies, the weapon durability does however get annoying at times. While its gives you more of strategic outlook on battles it also keeps you from using some awesome weapons with you wanting to save them. IPutting in over a hundred hours, I can say it's definitely a great game, but the game does have issues. The game play was good offering many ways to get around in the world and fight enemies, the weapon durability does however get annoying at times. While its gives you more of strategic outlook on battles it also keeps you from using some awesome weapons with you wanting to save them. I would of enjoyed the it if the weapons had better durability and weapons such as the Master Sword, Champion Weapons, and the Amiibo weapons were unbreakable since they are supposed to be special, this would of made them stand out more from the rest of the weapons. It also really made the Master Sword seem kind of weak in this game given that it's usually only 30 damage, and the beams are super weak yet it still runs out power. Climbing and paragliding, I found to be really fun, with the only issue being the very frequent rain making impossible to climb. Having gear for climbing in the rain would of been a nice easy fix, also a rewarding discovery. The inventory system is alright but could of been better, One my biggest issues with the games is the dungeons. The game four divine beasts that act as dungeons, but each one is really short and easy to beat. Looking at the maps in each beast, allowed for you to alter the dungeons, but also made it appear that there would be more going on inside these dungeons showing the whole body of the beast, but sadly that wasn't the case with each not being very big. It was definitely a departure from the great dungeon designs of previous Zelda games. The 120 shrines I found fun at first, but they start to feel repetitive with their similar ancient tech look in each shrine. The puzzles are all pretty easy, but offer a lot of creativity with solving them. Once I had a good understanding of game play and all the runes, each shrine was a cakewalk. There is also shrines where you are challenged to fight a certain type Guardian these are pretty repetitive, Overall with the shrines, I didn't think they were all that great, I would of much preferred more time spent on making actual dungeons. This world is huge compared to other Zelda's and with there only being four small dungeons it's ludicrous. I would of also enjoyed if heart pieces were collectible instead of just weapons and korok seeds being found around the world. Playing the game you want notice much new music, or old music which is disappointing given the series' history with putting out great tracks. The crafting system is pretty simple, but I kind of wish hearts were still laying around (not like food actually heals you in real life). The difficulty of the game will have you dying a lot at the beginning but as the game goes you will acquire better armor and weapons making it actually pretty easy. The Story I found pretty disappointing, with it having a lot potential that got wasted. I liked the premise of waking up a hundred years after failing, but the story was so rare and short in the game that it hardly explored. The ending of the game, I thought was also a let down with Ganon being easy to beat anti-climatic, and the scene after his defeat was dull and short compared to many other Zelda endings. There is also some awesome characters but they really don't get that much time to shine or develop, which is really frustrating. The frame rate is definitely noticeable at times and in certain areas like Kakariko and by the Great Deku tree is really bad, but it won't ruin the game for you. Voice acting was pretty meh, which is kind of disappointing given that this is Zelda's first game with voice acting. Overall it's still a great game, but with so much potential to be even better. They did a great job incorporating open world aspects and adding stuff to the formula, but at the same time they took out a lot of stuff I really loved about the Zelda series... Dungeons, story, lack of music, items such as the hook shot, etc.. I give it a 9, definitely not a 10 or masterful. Placing it with the other Zelda's I would place it as my sixth favorite which is disappointing, because above it are Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, Wind Waker, Twilight Princess, and Skyward Sword... All of the 3D adventures before it... Still a great game though… Expand
  22. mrmettse
    Mar 31, 2017
    9
    I was very surprised to like this game since i didnt like any previous zelda game.
    This really grew on me and i couldnt let it go. well... i can now. It becomes a little.. repetitive and it's the same monsters, same shops, same loot.

    but this has only just happened and i still play it anyway. so i like and enjoy and gave it 9
  23. lanceton
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    Nothing is perfect, but I can't give this game anything less than a 100 when I've rated other games 90ish.... While not perfect, this game really gives the players a tangible glimpse of what a LITERALLY FLAWLESS open world game could be like. So far I've played no game that's capable of doing this.
    If this game is not 100, I don't feel any other open world game worth a score higher than    Nothing is perfect, but I can't give this game anything less than a 100 when I've rated other games 90ish.... While not perfect, this game really gives the players a tangible glimpse of what a LITERALLY FLAWLESS open world game could be like. So far I've played no game that's capable of doing this.
    If this game is not 100, I don't feel any other open world game worth a score higher than 90, simple as that.

    I am not a console player. I bought N64 just for Ocarina of Time, and I bought Switch (and paid unreasonably high prices due to availability) just for this, those were the 2 only consoles I bought in the past 15 years, I regret neither. In my opinion this game is even better than Ocarina of Time at its release.

    There were some people got so enthusiastic about this game that they actually DDOS attacked some critics who gave this game a low score, while I don't think those were the right actions to take, I can fully understand why their rage - this game deserves that much. I don't remember when was the last time I feel that I really liked a game this much.

    Play this, RIGHT NOW, I'm not a Nintendo fanboy so I don't care HOW you play it, on Switch or WiiU or SOMETHING ELSE, but if you don't play this game right now, you are simply missing out.

    By the way I kind of want to see them put this game into an anime xD    … Expand
  24. draxlink
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    This is an amazing and unbelievable open world, this is the way to create a convincing world full of life, details, atmosphere, wild environment, smart combat system and everything you expected in a big game like this easily you can spend more than 100 hours trying to get all hiden secrets, Zelda franchise is now bigger than before and show to games like The Witcher 3 or Skyrim how an openThis is an amazing and unbelievable open world, this is the way to create a convincing world full of life, details, atmosphere, wild environment, smart combat system and everything you expected in a big game like this easily you can spend more than 100 hours trying to get all hiden secrets, Zelda franchise is now bigger than before and show to games like The Witcher 3 or Skyrim how an open world must be created in order to make feel the gamers inside a inmersive game with great gameplay!! To explor the vast Hyrule world is very satisfactory, you can go any place you wan to, for this game doesn't any place you can't reach, there is something very impresive Link can climb in any surface this posibility save you lot of time for example in The Witcher 3 is awful arriving to a mountain and can't climb it because the game system is terrible!! you have to waste time surrounding the mountain until find a way to climb! Flying with his paraglider is amazing you can admire Hyrule in all his splendor, like all games is not perfect but his bad points doesn't affect the game experience and now with the new patch you can enjoy a better perform on combats, simply this is the best Zelda and the best game in last decade! Very good for Nintendo and now only remains enjoy this jewel!… Expand
  25. Nouf
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    wonderful fantasy...
    wonderful world..
    wonderful gameplay..
    wonderful controler..

    yes more than 40 hours I played this game and I did not feel bored
    Every game has a story, Only one is a legend
  26. Kiritsuna
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    Before I start, I've played the game at least 24 hours, MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

    Although not every NPC has a voice acting, like most open world games does, at least it has a great voice acting in the important parts. I love the games that have logic, for example in botw, the metal equipment that attracts lightning, the hot, cold, and burning status the slippery in the mountains and every    Before I start, I've played the game at least 24 hours, MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS

    Although not every NPC has a voice acting, like most open world games does, at least it has a great voice acting in the important parts.
    I love the games that have logic, for example in botw, the metal equipment that attracts lightning, the hot, cold, and burning status the slippery in the mountains and every climbable thing, the normal arrows that can transform in fire arrows using something flammable, and many other things. Also, I like the story, but unless you get every memory you will not understand it, my recommendation is to find every memory first, and then go fight Ganon. (If you have troubles trying to find out where each memory is, check the picture and try to translate the text in the upper right of the photo, that will give you a hint).
    How many Easter eggs, and throwbacks the game has. For example the thre dragons that you can find in the game, the ruins of famous places, and many other things.
    Other thing that I found great is how realistic the horses are, and the vatiety of them, how each horse has different attributes, I can see that they've put a lot of effort in making the horses look realistic.
    All the tedious thing that you have to do to complete the game 100%, collecting the 900 korok seed, or Finding all the hidden shrines, and taking a a picture of everything for example.

    What I don't like that much is that there are some creatures that are much harder to kill than ganon, for example the lynels, also I don't like that much how fast weapons break, like literally, with 10 swing almost any weapon breaks, other think that id didn't like at all, like not even a little is what happens after you defeat ganon, and no, I'm not talking of going back to the entrance, I'm talking about the story after you defeat him, also, I HATE that there is no after story (yeah, I know that many games don't have one, but they could have changed that). What I would do is add an after story where you can live with the princess, or find something to revive everyone, or a mission to help build the hyrule castle back or at least see the caste cleaned and beatiful, and last but nor least, the creatures may be tough at first, but then they are to easy

    P.D: If think that the game is easy, there are a lot of things you can do as a challenge, first of all, eliminate the map, the time, the thermometer, and don't upgrade your gear    … Expand
  27. diegorl987
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    increíble juego, he jugado más de 170 horas y no para de sorprenderme. Espectacular videojuego que todo el mundo debería jugar. Desde el apartado artístico al técnico es lo mejor que he jugado jamás.
  28. Nomikron
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    Nice art style, fun, and very long.
    The exploration feeling is perfect, with lots of little things to do, if you are a completion-ist player like me, you can spend hundreds of hours in this world.
    Art style maybe doesn't fit with you but is full of detail, if we compare Twilight Princess and Wind Waker nowadays which one looks better? Perfection doesn't exist, but this is a very good    Nice art style, fun, and very long.
    The exploration feeling is perfect, with lots of little things to do, if you are a completion-ist player like me, you can spend hundreds of hours in this world.
    Art style maybe doesn't fit with you but is full of detail, if we compare Twilight Princess and Wind Waker nowadays which one looks better?
    Perfection doesn't exist, but this is a very good and fun game.    … Expand
  29. thewellredmage
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is a measure of success that the gaming world needed. That’s why players ran to it like a glass of ice water in an arid desert. Now that I’m nearing the end of this unforgettable experience, my only hope is that other developers will take their cues from Nintendo again and start to create more experiences like this one, and more importantly that Nintendo can wise up andBreath of the Wild is a measure of success that the gaming world needed. That’s why players ran to it like a glass of ice water in an arid desert. Now that I’m nearing the end of this unforgettable experience, my only hope is that other developers will take their cues from Nintendo again and start to create more experiences like this one, and more importantly that Nintendo can wise up and learn from Breath of the Wild’s success.

    I hope you enjoy the Game of the Year once you get it, because this game is undoubtedly it. I don’t know of any way that I could’ve enjoyed it more.    … Expand
  30. Wintzy
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This is hands down one of the best games i have ever played.
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild sets the standards for how an open world game should be made in 2017 and it doesn't even need the raw horsepower that we now have in the more performance-oriented PCs or consoles.
    The game mechanics work perfectly to create a real-world feeling and, similar to real life - if you think that something    This is hands down one of the best games i have ever played.
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild sets the standards for how an open world game should be made in 2017 and it doesn't even need the raw horsepower that we now have in the more performance-oriented PCs or consoles.
    The game mechanics work perfectly to create a real-world feeling and, similar to real life - if you think that something should work....it most probably will work like that (like anything out of wood can catch fire, only more durable weapons can be used for mining, you can use metal objects to electrify your foes or you can be struck by lightning if you sit near a tree etc. etc.) .
    There are so many moments when, as the developers are saying - you can truly shout "wow, i'm a freacking genius!".
    The map is huge and full of exciting things to discover. The story is not too complex indeed, but it does something really good - it sets the scene for you to understand what is happening and get immersed in the world and get you motivated to move on but it doesn't get in the way of having fun and it offers you a lot of freedom to really advance in the game at your own pace.
    The art style is unique and the music contributes really well to the atmosphere. Also very important is the fact that BotW feels very satisfying when playing and you can get this satisfaction even out of short 15 minutes play sessions. But you will need a lot of these to finish the game.

    My only gripes with BotW would be that the weapons break too fast but on the other hand i understand why they did this and i also never ran out of weapons so they balanced it well here. The second thing would be the lack of spoken dialogue in most of the scenes - but it's ok if this is the price to pay for having this wonderful game portable.

    All in all i enjoyed every second of the almost 100 hours with it and i think this is a masterpiece.
    I truly believe that it will live on as a highlight of what gaming was looking like in our times for future generations and i am sure we will continue to talk about it as the years are passing by.    … Expand
  31. KoopaAndTheGang
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    I'm cross-platform gamer for over 30 years by now - and I saved many worlds and princesses. But for the first time of my life, with each hour spent in a game I am more eager to save both than in the hour before...

    So far, it always was about concluding an (more or less obvious) plot - and this holds basically true for BotW. The difference is that the longer you are on your journey    I'm cross-platform gamer for over 30 years by now - and I saved many worlds and princesses. But for the first time of my life, with each hour spent in a game I am more eager to save both than in the hour before...

    So far, it always was about concluding an (more or less obvious) plot - and this holds basically true for BotW. The difference is that the longer you are on your journey through Hyrule, the more miracles and surprises you see, the more you improve your skills - the more you start feeling that this world has to be protected from the bad guy. And it doesn't feel like someone tells you to do so, because otherwise everything is in deep #@!$...it simply becomes a natural desire to save Hyrule and Zelda.

    Personally, I am kind of happy that it has some minor technical flaws - as there is no 11, by those it's ok to rate it a 10. And the hope survives, that in 30 years from now I will again experience something similar. This game changes how we will understand the terms 'video games' and 'open world'. For me, it is like exploring the world as a child. It remembers me of events of my past I had nearly forgotten, when the real world was open and not seen by a grown-up view.

    Well, there are other opinions - and that's those users fair right. I can only state: if you haven't played it, you are missing a milestone. It's kind of having slept on a sidewalk while Neil Armstrong set his foot on the moon.    … Expand
  32. Orbit89
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing, the best game of all time, even better than life itself. But actually the game has a great difficulty level, with tough enemies, however you have so much freedom to explore and you can simply go around things that are too difficult!
  33. David_Sheep
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    En Nintendo han sido muy inteligentes a la hora de observar minuciosamente que era lo que hacia divertidos a los juegos de mundo abierto y que es en lo que fallaban, quedándose solo con lo mejor de cada uno. Han tomado, además, de aquí y de allá, un poco del carácter en los combates de Dark Souls, un poco de The Witness y mucho, obviamente de Zelda. Un coctel asi tiene todo el potencialEn Nintendo han sido muy inteligentes a la hora de observar minuciosamente que era lo que hacia divertidos a los juegos de mundo abierto y que es en lo que fallaban, quedándose solo con lo mejor de cada uno. Han tomado, además, de aquí y de allá, un poco del carácter en los combates de Dark Souls, un poco de The Witness y mucho, obviamente de Zelda. Un coctel asi tiene todo el potencial para crear algo increible, y justamente ese ha sido el resultado. Estamos ante uno de los mejores Zelda hechos hasta la fecha, uno de esos juegos que suponen un punto de inflexión en el medio y que condicionará en gran medida el camino que deben tomar los juegos de mundo abierto en el futuro.… Expand
  34. Jeferson_Souza
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Ótimo jogo, jogabilidade perfeita.
    Um dos melhores jogos dessa década. Já tenho mais de quarenta hora de gameplay e ainda sim não perdi o encanto, o fato de você sair explorando tudo sem rumo, porém com as main quests bem definidas te da esse liberdade.
  35. Alasle
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juegazo, buenos paisajes, banda sonora, mecanicas y unas físicas que te cagas, la historia es algo floja pero igual es buena y engancha. Me hubiera gustado algo de mas de personalidad en ciertos personajes y algún dialogo de Ganon pero aun así solo por este juego valió la pena la compra de mi NS.… Expand
  36. Jack5switch
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo's move into open-world games. It was met with critical acclaim on its release, and to no-one's disbelief. The immense amount of quests you can complete and the gameplay mechanics you're provided with, plus the captivating main quest with generally relatable characters means you'll be playing this gem for hours on end. It's important youThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo's move into open-world games. It was met with critical acclaim on its release, and to no-one's disbelief. The immense amount of quests you can complete and the gameplay mechanics you're provided with, plus the captivating main quest with generally relatable characters means you'll be playing this gem for hours on end. It's important you explore while you're still in the campaign, as once the main quest is over, the game immediately loses its charm and divulges into a fest of grinding for rupees and shrines, but this is not a major flaw and can easily be looked over. After all, that's what the internet is there to help you with. Even if you don't think open-world games are your thing, Breath of the Wild is an unmistakable candidate for a new purchase.… Expand
  37. daryll
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    As a non gamer person or now more like of a "casual" gamer I absolutely got intrigued By the ness of this game. I finally got the chance to experience well over ten hours of game play thanks to my friends borrowed switch. I must say I am truly in love with the charming and lovely setting the game has surrounded the player with the moment you start the game. I'm not too experienced in theAs a non gamer person or now more like of a "casual" gamer I absolutely got intrigued By the ness of this game. I finally got the chance to experience well over ten hours of game play thanks to my friends borrowed switch. I must say I am truly in love with the charming and lovely setting the game has surrounded the player with the moment you start the game. I'm not too experienced in the Zelda lore but I've heard that the each game is like it's own story. This one, oh I must say is stunning! Visuals are really simple but work well enough to provide lively surroundings. Controls were hard to accomodate to but I imagine that's hard for everyone who is not holding a gaming controller that often. I am absolutely in love with the character design and how sweet and some what "cute" they look. Over all the story is portrayed in a heartwarming and lovely way witch really put me in an emotional state (I just had to watch all of the memories cutscenes).
    Cooking, exploring, and figting feels solid and so extensive!
    Unfortunate that the weapons don't last that much. I really like some of the sword models and it is unfortunate to part with them after asingle fight with goblin...

    Sad to see that so many players had issues with the game and because of that gave so much flak in the reviews. I hope that this game will set new records and reaches the most legendary status in gaming (after all it's called The LEGEND of Zelda).    … Expand
  38. SolarFlare1221
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    Great game just play it ok. Also want to point out how amazing evil frogs reviews are, he's clearly a genius. The negative reviews are most likely 99% sony fans who are jerking off to Horizon zero dawn, they won't take into consideration that the graphics are the games style, they're not bad graphics they're just different, its a different style of art. Anyways just try to play the game atGreat game just play it ok. Also want to point out how amazing evil frogs reviews are, he's clearly a genius. The negative reviews are most likely 99% sony fans who are jerking off to Horizon zero dawn, they won't take into consideration that the graphics are the games style, they're not bad graphics they're just different, its a different style of art. Anyways just try to play the game at least, and no you shouldn't buy a switch just for this one game if you already have a Wii U but if you don't have a switch or a Wii U, do what I did and buy a switch with the game.… Expand
  39. Bearzy55
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game and a wonderful launch title for the Switch. I spent hours upon hours just exploring.
    Try to avoid following guides, walkthroughs and the likes for as long as possible. Most of the puzzles are not very difficult if you pause and take a few seconds to figure them out. I felt like I really enjoyed exploring the landscapes and discovering new monsters, new items to try and    Fantastic game and a wonderful launch title for the Switch. I spent hours upon hours just exploring.
    Try to avoid following guides, walkthroughs and the likes for as long as possible. Most of the puzzles are not very difficult if you pause and take a few seconds to figure them out. I felt like I really enjoyed exploring the landscapes and discovering new monsters, new items to try and craft new recipes with, and new weapons from stronger enemies I defeated.
    This game gets a lot of flack for having durability on the weapons but it definitely created some tense battles killing a couple enemies, having a spear break, trying to throw bombs and run to pick up a fallen enemy's weapon.    … Expand
  40. galley89
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    Great game, I highly recommend it. This is open world gaming at it's finest. I should probably mention that this is the only Zelda I have finished despite buying all of them for the last 10 years or so.
  41. techskool
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    This game blew me away, and 80 hours in still has so much to offer. The scale, and attention to detail is incredible. Sure Nintendo hasn't gone 4K, sure there minor niggles here and there, but it's as close to perfect as it gets. Its worth buying a switch just for this game, its that good.
  42. wariowario
    Apr 13, 2017
    9
    I had originally given this game a 10 rating, ive put a lot of time into it but I hadn't completed too much of the main quest yet. i'm a little further in the game now and it has recently gotten another update, which i hear removes an exploit to gain infinite regular arrows.. an exploit i had found on my own, and used it to get around 200 or so arrows.. I thought it to be kinda funny andI had originally given this game a 10 rating, ive put a lot of time into it but I hadn't completed too much of the main quest yet. i'm a little further in the game now and it has recently gotten another update, which i hear removes an exploit to gain infinite regular arrows.. an exploit i had found on my own, and used it to get around 200 or so arrows.. I thought it to be kinda funny and figured some would be using it to get 999 arrows.. I have no need for such an exploit, arrows are not as too hard to come by as i thought in the beginning of the game.

    I've probably never spent more time playing one single game, especially in regular intervals. I've traversed practically all of the map and completed many of the shrines. Now, I'm not the biggest Zelda fan but I've recently gotten more into the series since receiving A Link Between Worlds as a gift a couple years back and while I would say i am thoroughly enjoying this one, I would definitely not consider it the greatest game ever made. It is, one of the only open world games ive played, next to GTA III and Vice City and Final Fantasy XIV. I found Final Fantasy XIV to be extremely beautiful but alas the combat system and overall MMO experience were not for me so I did not play it for very long.

    BotW however, has quite a bit of longevity. The sense of discovery and the depth of exploration is I am assuming, unparalleled to any similar type of game, be it RPG or otherwise. I had started to play Skyrim and I found it to be quite amazing yet I am rather biased in terms of art style and I could not get into the seriousness of the graphics. Granted, I was once quite a Kingdom Hearts fan, but I've gotten a few of the side entries in the series to finish and I feel these titles are enough to satisfy me for the series and I won't be paying mind to KH III (after countless delay). Now, back to the point, I prefer more whimsical games indeed which is why I have grown more fondly towards the Zelda franchise. The Legend Of Zelda has a fantastical lore to it which echoes many great older video games and fairy tales such as LOTR, a kind of story absolutely essential to the world of video games.

    The music in this game is wonderful. As I have the game resting as I write this, the theme from Korok Forest is playing.. I enjoy its practicality yet obvious charm, which is what I will say about most of this game. Just from what I know of a few of the previous titles, TLoZ is possibly one of THEE irreplaceable fantasy IPs of video games, next to the likes of Final Fantasy. That being said, I'm more akin to some smaller fantasy titles, many of them of the 16 bit era yet when considering the entire span of gaming, I agree with TLoZ as being one of the most celebrated and rightly so although i do not consider the 3D entries to be more important than the 2D or top down entries. i did not grow up with Ocarina Of Time and Majoras Mask, I agree with their importance but I do not consider such to be the greatest games of all time.

    One of the main "cons" of this game is, of course the framerate issues in which during the more graphical intensive moments, there is a bit of lagging/frame dropping going on, which I find to be disappointing. I bought this game along with the Nintendo Switch at launch and while I find this game would be quite sweet on the Wii U also, a percentage of the hype is owed to the release of the new game console. To be frank, I am having a tough time coming up with other detractors that would garner this game a lower score. I could compare it to other games i found to be most amazing, I suppose that is what some people do when they review or rate a video game, but i find no need to do that, as the experiences and charm of a specific game I feel should remain specific to that game.. and the criteria of rating the enjoyment of a game is received upon having sense from playing all sorts of games.

    This is a Legend of Zelda game, and a decent one. Nothing too fanatical or over the top, a general fairy tale and a good Nintendo game. Could be game of the year, i cant really say. I do not play TOO MANY "AAA" titles so I am not in the business of getting GAME OF THE YEAR fever. I think one of my favorite aspects of this game is that it is on the Switch and that I can play it on the go, which i find myself doing much more often than I had expected. And of course, the sense of exploration.. I enjoy the map throughly, the puzzles are quite nice. The enemies were, I thought to be, a little too hard in the beginning but after trekking the entire map and completing lots of shrines, nothing is TOO hard, especially the divine beast quests. I will be competing all quests relatively soon and at least nearing 100% completion this summer. Very good game, essential playing for practically anyone.    … Expand
  43. The_Albatross
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    I've never really been one to pour over a Zelda game before, although I've played roughly 5-7 of the games. Breath of the Wild is a different breed, compelling you to explore every nook and cranny of its beautiful and vast world. The enemies you'll face are all intriguing, and the puzzles in the game are intuitive. I've never had this much fun with a game. Each session I spend with itI've never really been one to pour over a Zelda game before, although I've played roughly 5-7 of the games. Breath of the Wild is a different breed, compelling you to explore every nook and cranny of its beautiful and vast world. The enemies you'll face are all intriguing, and the puzzles in the game are intuitive. I've never had this much fun with a game. Each session I spend with it feels extremely rewarding. Any complaints I have are so small that they aren't worth mentioning. Phenomenal game.… Expand
  44. Bengaltiger
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Breath of The Wild is a masterpiece.

    In todays age of gaming where games explain everything about the controls, the mechanics and the activities of the world, Breath of the Wild is a welcome edition. Whereas in most other open world games you are told exactly where you need to go, who you need to talk to and what you need to do, in Breath of The Wild you are given clues about these    Breath of The Wild is a masterpiece.

    In todays age of gaming where games explain everything about the controls, the mechanics and the activities of the world, Breath of the Wild is a welcome edition. Whereas in most other open world games you are told exactly where you need to go, who you need to talk to and what you need to do, in Breath of The Wild you are given clues about these things, and it's up to you to do it. You are given the tools to succeed, but you are on your own from there. The game does not hold you hand, and instead lets you try out things for yourself and and learn through discovery - and it's brilliant!

    Another way in which Breath of The Wild deviates from the crowd is how powerful Link is. For instance, in Skyrim (don't get me wrong, i love Skyrim to death) you play as Dovahkiin, a powerful dragon slayer with godlike powers. YOU have control over the world. In Breath of The Wild, you are at the mercy of the world. Link may be the hero of legend, but he's still just a hylian. It started raining when you were climbing up a mountain so now it's too slippery? Tough luck. You can't control the weather, you just have to wait. You can't just rush in and hack and expect to hack and slash your way through everything - you need to think, you need to prepare, and you need to learn. The fact that the odds are so heavily stacked against you may discourage some people. In my opinion, this makes it all the more satisfying when you overcome them. It feels like a true adventure.

    There are so many other things I would like to talk about, but I'll leave that to the professionals. I recommend reading some of the critics' reviews, and i urge you to try out this game. It is a must play.    … Expand
  45. tafru1337
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    One of the best games on this year, possibly GOTY; It's incredible the amount of things that you can do, almost whatever you think it could be possible.
    Exploring the world is amazing, there is a lot of things to do.
    BOTW is the best LOZ ever.
  46. peck324
    Apr 8, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here's my review of Legend of Zelda: Breath of The Wild and the Nintendo Switch (Spoiler):
    Story: The story give a good explanation for both Zelda fans and people who are new to the Zelda franchise, there are some remembrances that are related to the N64 version. The acting for Zelda is a little bland to me as she doesn't give much emotion to the character knowing that she acts like a lone wolf but overall a damsel in distress for Link. The player can play the whole story from getting 12 memory fragments, the four divine beast, to defeating Ganon or the player can just go straight to Ganon without the other two after completing the first four shrines and beat the game, which gave a good idea whether to fully complete the game or not. Facing Ganon is fun but difficult since he has 6 forms to beat him on. Elements: Wind, Water, Fire, Lightning, all combined and Beast form. Ganon's design is creepy even doesn't show himself in human/human pig form.
    Gameplay: Much like Dark Souls since your weapons have their own stamina (In which I don't like) since there aren't many weapons around when defeating bosses, but the player must prepare themselves when facing bosses. The frenzy strike after successfully performing a dodge from an attack is the best advantage during a combat zone. The player has many opportunities in the open world whether be just climbing the highest mountain in the area and just paraglide to the next area, find a horse and gallop through or just run on foot and face many items, side quest, shrines and monsters that are in the players path. Adding weather in the game is difficult and dangerous, for the cold Link takes damage in staying the area for too long, when climbing during the rain Link slips from them which takes part of the players stamina bar, and too dangerous to go outside when a thunderstorm is brewing. So much activity in that open world that this game will take 30+ hours to get 100%.
    The Nintendo Switch: The Switch is Nintendo's savior having being sold all over the world with a good promising games coming this and next year, the player can play at home, play it on the tablet (Since the tablet is the console itself) and runs a 8 hour battery or open its stand and play the joy-controller with each hand but it comes with a controller model as well, so attaching it the joy-controller is like playing with an actual controller. On first day launch it had a syncing problem on the the left joy-controller but they already patched up and its now good as new. Hopefully they'll have other colors for the switch besides blue and red. If the player is not comfortable with them there's always the pro controller in which I recommend since I use it more often.
    Conclusion: The story is interesting, gameplay is much like Dark Souls, elements in the game is difficult and dangerous to be part of the open world and the Nintendo Switch is a great console to have. This game is worth playing and to kill the time until more games come out (Mario Oddesy, Xenoblade 2, etc.) if you don't have the switch, well there's always the Wii U version, no difference between them so that's good news.
    Final Verdict:
    9/10 for Both Zelda and The Switch - The game has much more detail in the game especially in its open world, it reminds me of Horizon when exploring.
    Buy or Not Buy - Buy. Besides Bomberman and 1, 2, Switch Zelda is the only game that is out on the Switch. But for the Wii U there are many other games now these days.
    Rent - No. If the player manages to get 100% in less than 30+ hours.    … Expand
  47. Sventendo
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    "The Legend of Zelda - Breath of the Wild" is a game many people will talk about for a very long time. Even though it has major flaws, the positive aspects completely make up for them. The story is as simplistic as it can get, even most of the side-quests are trivial and not very interesting - but the gameplay will blow your mind. The graphics and music are individual, unique and simply"The Legend of Zelda - Breath of the Wild" is a game many people will talk about for a very long time. Even though it has major flaws, the positive aspects completely make up for them. The story is as simplistic as it can get, even most of the side-quests are trivial and not very interesting - but the gameplay will blow your mind. The graphics and music are individual, unique and simply could not be better. Overall, the experience this game delivers is outstanding. It does open-world so different, you will not forget this for a very, very long time.… Expand
  48. AlesonLennon
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    The game is perfect note 10! It is the best experience of an open world game that has, every person who considers himself a gamer should play is a must, simply a masterpiece.
  49. PochoMan
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    I've been a fan of Zelda for a long time now, however I felt that this game impressed me more than any other game in the series.
    The visuals in this game are gorgeous, being inspired by the lovable art style of the Wind Waker, as well as the art style of Anime.
    The music is just as good as any other Zelda game, but for the first time in series history, the Piano is one of the main    I've been a fan of Zelda for a long time now, however I felt that this game impressed me more than any other game in the series.
    The visuals in this game are gorgeous, being inspired by the lovable art style of the Wind Waker, as well as the art style of Anime.
    The music is just as good as any other Zelda game, but for the first time in series history, the Piano is one of the main instruments. This works very well for this game's peaceful aesthetics.
    I have spent more than 120 hours exploring the vast open world of Zelda, and just recently finished the last of this game's 4 challenging and fun dungeons. I can conclude that this game is an absolute must have for anyone who owns a Switch or Wii U.    … Expand
  50. joenomercy
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    BotW is big, beautiful, and very well crafted. I'm ignoring technical issues as of right now because thinking of the Elder Scrolls series and how many glitches you encounter when they first are released and years after and with this being Nintendo's first time at a game of this size it is remarkably polished. Game wise, the developers put so much attention to the finest detail, not oneBotW is big, beautiful, and very well crafted. I'm ignoring technical issues as of right now because thinking of the Elder Scrolls series and how many glitches you encounter when they first are released and years after and with this being Nintendo's first time at a game of this size it is remarkably polished. Game wise, the developers put so much attention to the finest detail, not one area is devoid of a unique interactive experience. And this game is HUGE!!!! uhg...I hate writing reviews, just play the game people.… Expand
  51. fawil
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    The best game I have ever played. Hands down. Can't stop playing it. There are so many different layers. The world is so big you would think that it would get boring, but it is filled with so many things to do
  52. II-MAKY-II
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    7.6 user score? you people are sad. this game is a masterpiece. kids these days can only relate to things they hate because they are afraid to put themselves out there and speak up for what they actually like. if you don't like the fact that Nintendo has made a modern masterpiece, get over it and go play something you enjoy. if you have to artificially lower the score of this game so it7.6 user score? you people are sad. this game is a masterpiece. kids these days can only relate to things they hate because they are afraid to put themselves out there and speak up for what they actually like. if you don't like the fact that Nintendo has made a modern masterpiece, get over it and go play something you enjoy. if you have to artificially lower the score of this game so it will help make your game of choice look better in comparison then find another hobby you pathetic "gamers". its really sad.… Expand
  53. jotade14
    Sep 7, 2019
    9
    Maravilloso esta obra para perderse hora y horas, el unico juego que me animo a comprarme los amibos de zelda solo por su contenido exclusivo, eso si, no es perfecta pero sin duda vale la pena !!!!
  54. AndySwain
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    Greatest game I've ever played. They've crafted a story in huge world that you just get lost in. I didn't think it would eat my life the way it has. Insane.
  55. Inked_Squid
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    This game is one to play! So far this has been my favorite game of the year, it almost feels like there is a never ending amount of content and area to explore, as well as a two part expansion pack coming soon which will add more story, armor, weapons, and characters. I currently have over 100 hours played and there will certainly be more put into it. The story line has kept me captivatedThis game is one to play! So far this has been my favorite game of the year, it almost feels like there is a never ending amount of content and area to explore, as well as a two part expansion pack coming soon which will add more story, armor, weapons, and characters. I currently have over 100 hours played and there will certainly be more put into it. The story line has kept me captivated and never bored, I feel like i always need to know what happens next after i finish a few parts.… Expand
  56. cbalbi00
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    amazing game, very good art and interaction with the world, good story.
    It will make you accumulate enough hours of game and a very varied gameplay full of different weapons a lot of armor and zones to go to, it put me at some moments something nostalgic when seeing places of old Zeldas. For me it goes for the best games of the year, I hope to see more games so incredible.
  57. Nanoprophet
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    Great looks, an open world to explore and lots of quests to accomplish. Not only does this game treat you like someone, who has played some games before (no endless tutorials), but it also gives you the freedom of choice. Overall the best game of the Zelda franchise in my opinion. After 100+ hours in the game, I can say, that you won't find a better and more entertaining way to spend yourGreat looks, an open world to explore and lots of quests to accomplish. Not only does this game treat you like someone, who has played some games before (no endless tutorials), but it also gives you the freedom of choice. Overall the best game of the Zelda franchise in my opinion. After 100+ hours in the game, I can say, that you won't find a better and more entertaining way to spend your money on the Switch.… Expand
  58. MarioKartfans
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    I owned Switch, PS4 and Xbox One so I had owned this game with Switch when it's launched on launch day for Switch anyway I love this game so much and still haven't complete this yet due to too much to do in it. So much contents that Nintendo had put in open world unlike other open world games where you got half contents or repetitive things to do or less things to see or short in term ofI owned Switch, PS4 and Xbox One so I had owned this game with Switch when it's launched on launch day for Switch anyway I love this game so much and still haven't complete this yet due to too much to do in it. So much contents that Nintendo had put in open world unlike other open world games where you got half contents or repetitive things to do or less things to see or short in term of replay-ability etc... so this game is masterpiece and best open world game since GTA V is the fact.

    Well done to Nintendo. Best Zelda in the series too. :)

    Look forward to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe this month then Arms coming later this Spring with next month's Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers then Splatoon 2 coming this Summer then Super Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Fire Emblem Warriors, Skyrim remastered and more follow ups releasing later this year. Switch going be epic year with PS4 for their awesome exclusive line-ups in 2017 this year.

    Anyway I love how much gameplay in this game you go out there anytime you want and find quests or do quests whenever you want, brilliant combat gameplay, frame rate drops in and out runs smooth, visuals is beautiful so did artwork too, storytelling so beautiful and I admit I were closet to Princess Zelda when she crying and hugs with Link during story cutscene it were make me felt like crying well that due to upset scene it is how affect my emotional follow their storytelling (not tell you what happens or storytelling since I avoid spoilers for you all because want you all find out when play this game), unbelievable you climbing anywhere you want with cooling down system due to Link getting weak and tired when climbing long way it is bit like realistic life that your body need stop and rest if climbing too much since your body get tiresome and losing system in body. Best game ever made. I am deaf too and love games but this game is best one of all-time beats every games in history since GTA V and beats GTA V to me so GTA V is now 2nd top best games in history. :)    … Expand
  59. Cyberpunk1980
    Apr 13, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 8/10
    This is a beautiful, enjoyable open world game which indeed does surpass other titans in the genre in artistic design, mechanics, and the like as the 10/10 critics have pointed out. It is addictive, engaging, and enthralling at times. I was glued to my couch for a month until I finished the main storyline today. It does indeed feel like a Zelda game, while being a big departure from past titles in many ways, namely becoming a full-fledged RPG. I enjoyed it immensely and it will go down as a top fifteen personal favorite. So why not 10/10 like other reviewers. Why will I focus my review on negative points mainly? Well, for one, reviewers have already accentuated the positives, at times to the point of embellishment. Secondly, there are a few elephants in the room most don’t want to notice. These are diminished presence of “dungeons” or “levels”, poor musical score, meager and repetitive beastiary, and technical limitations.
    I can’t help thinking of what a missed opportunity there was for this game and for Nintendo. They designed a beautiful open world, perhaps the best ever, so why not create more dungeons/levels with more elaborate design in to the story and experience? I can only imagine how satisfying the main story and overall experience would have been there been more layers than just four divine beasts (shrines are not levels). Zelda has (with exceptions) always had levels separate from the main overworld, but these levels should be a highlight of the experience. And here they weren’t. They were brief and unfulfilling. Indeed, when I discovered the four divine beasts were all I needed (or didn’t need) to tackle Hyrule Castle and Ganon, it was a massive letdown. When I completed one of the divine beasts the disappointment was palpable. Perhaps another set of levels could have revealed themselves in the story after the four divine beasts were conquered. My theory is that Nintendo intended for more levels/dungeons. But either budget constraints or time became an issue, with the release of the Switch imperative to the company’s continuity. Secondly, the lack of music throughout much of the game was being lauded by critics as a strength, however I disagree. Video games, like films, can use music to set tones, build suspense, inspire the player/viewer, move emotions, and create lasting memories of the game for years to come. The sound design was great, and some of the music was stellar for short periods, but overall it was shallow and absent through too much of the journey. A Link to the Past invokes musical memories for me as this game never will. Another issue lie in diversity of enemies. I found that the number of beasts encountered was FAR too small for such an expansive area. Once you armor yourself up and learn fighting mechanics, the enemies become easy and repetitive, and much too easy to avoid. There are a few exceptions, such as the Lynels, but these can be conquered fairly easily later in the game with the right defense. Some popular reviewers commended the quality of the enemies in this game, but I must ask those reviewers, have they played a Dark Souls game? (I draw a comparison because they are both RPGS) Finally, and perhaps the biggest elephant in the room, is the technical limitations of the hardware and how it affected the game. If you have played current generation RPGs on a PC with NVIDIA hardware at high settings, or even RPGs on a PS4, Zelda looks to be a full generation behind. The game is still absolutely beautiful to behold, but frame rates and level of detail do not compare to other highly rated modern RPGs. The draw distances were poor, towns were small and sparsely populated, the open world was fairly empty, and graphical details were not up to par with contemporaries. Some will take issue with this criticism---“games are about gameplay, artistic design, etc.”, which I agree with in part. But the greatest games have pushed the envelope technically, which this game did not. I don’t believe this game was groundbreaking as some reviewers have stated, but has taken familiar gameplay elements and designs to higher levels.
    Despite my criticisms, I am happy and relieved that BOTW turned out as it did. I was expecting a failure, as I did not expect the Open World to be so satisfying and to make up for many of its shortcomings. I hope the success of this game, and hopefully of the Nintendo Switch (I don’t foresee this), will put some cash in the coffers of Nintendo so they can once again become a competitor in the technical arena, and that the next Zelda game will be a true innovator, as Ocarina of Time and Mario 64 were when they were released. But history has told us that Nintendo’s financial success (The original Wii) has not let them close the gap on their competitors technically. However, the fingers of this ex-Nintendo fanboy remained firmly crossed.    … Expand
  60. Arma15
    Apr 12, 2017
    9
    In general, it is amazingly big and with thousands of things to do, good graphics (for the poor nintendo graphics) the only let downs for me (compared to how great the game is are nearly nothing) is that the prizes after completing certain missions which are complicated seem completely random, the game is too open without proper rewards for achieving milestones, you're just the same if youIn general, it is amazingly big and with thousands of things to do, good graphics (for the poor nintendo graphics) the only let downs for me (compared to how great the game is are nearly nothing) is that the prizes after completing certain missions which are complicated seem completely random, the game is too open without proper rewards for achieving milestones, you're just the same if you do them or not, it should be like Banjo Kazooie, Spyro or other games that you need to collect certain number of things to proceed in the game as in the beginning when you had to collect the first 4 orbs, after that you can achieve ganon right away skipping dozens of hours of gameplay. The 4 big bosses are the same (but ganon) just re-colored with different weapons and when you complete the game you're left with a "Meh" experience where you had expected more, you can complete the game without visiting many shrines and not even recovering all of your memories, even none of them. Had they combined the open world with specific control of achieving certain milestones in order to continue or being able to end the game, it would have been perfect.… Expand
  61. CurlyFries
    Apr 12, 2017
    9
    This game is AMAZING in my opinion, People say "this game is so bad ughgughugh" but it really is Not deserving of a 10 but very close, It's simple, If you have a Wii U, get it, If you have a Switch (or are planning on getting one) GET IT. It's a game that is worth the wait for. It could be GOTY but who knows, Other games could swipe in and take it away, but for now this is GOTY in my opinon
  62. rooneyback
    Apr 13, 2017
    9
    I do like this game the music is great, I like the exploration, it is a great callback to the original legend of zelda, but I would like the game to be easier, it is overall a great game love to see what is in the future
  63. Quickness
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    Just like the title says it's breathtaking.. I haven't plated a game this fun and exciting in a decade! this game challenged me in a good way made me feel like a kid actually enjoying a game... this game will not disappoint.. it's a masterpiece! I LOVE IT!
  64. MudkipLegend
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    Honestly, Whoever gives this game a 0 because of graphics, The graphics are amazing, it's called an art style

    But with my time playing BoTW it was amazing.
  65. GordonLol
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    You should just buy the game and play it rather than read reviews.
    The game is beautiful, with a great balance of action and problem-solving.
    There are endless things to explore, with more coming on the horizon.
  66. Charizard420
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    My time with Breath of the Wild has shown me endless fun with endless adventure. Sometimes I'm not even doing a quest or shrines, I'm just climbing, killing, shooting, cutting, and dying. Its hours of fun without feeling like its a chore like past Zelda games. Frame rate issues are definitely bad, but are also not frequent, and are only in certain areas with too many particles or objectsMy time with Breath of the Wild has shown me endless fun with endless adventure. Sometimes I'm not even doing a quest or shrines, I'm just climbing, killing, shooting, cutting, and dying. Its hours of fun without feeling like its a chore like past Zelda games. Frame rate issues are definitely bad, but are also not frequent, and are only in certain areas with too many particles or objects on screen. Mostly its just the grass.… Expand
  67. Mario_007
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    No doubt one of the best games I ever played, really amazing world with full of details, hope this game could work as a Standard to new upcoming open-world games, the develop of this game is amazing, it looks how much love and dedication it haves.
  68. msommer
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    This is by far the best video game I have ever played. I am more of a retro-gamer than a hardcore gamer, and before I had the switch, my last two systems were a PS3 and the Wii, so I don't have as much experience with PS4 level games, but everything about BotW was simply incredible.

    The game does drop frames from time to time but the world is just all encompassing. You get lost in the    This is by far the best video game I have ever played. I am more of a retro-gamer than a hardcore gamer, and before I had the switch, my last two systems were a PS3 and the Wii, so I don't have as much experience with PS4 level games, but everything about BotW was simply incredible.

    The game does drop frames from time to time but the world is just all encompassing. You get lost in the universe and want to do nothing but explore, everything draws you in. The combat is thrilling and is both simplistic in its controls but complex in strategy. The puzzles are fantastic. The final boss was a bit too easy.

    As I started the review, this is the best game I have ever played and it deserves a perfect score.    … Expand
  69. NidoNido
    Apr 15, 2017
    10
    Revolutionary game with an endless amount of things to do. Customisation is not the key here, but to be able to change character's clothes and have boosts with them definitely is, the game may not have the best graphics, but it has an absolutely beautiful arts style that I will never forget.
  70. Joe10231
    Apr 15, 2017
    9
    I have been waiting for this game for four years, and it lives up to the hype. The open world and it's mechanics are new and interesting thanks to the games physics engine. Sometimes when I solved a puzzle in an odd way I would ask myself "was I supposed to do that?". The graphics, while not realistic still manage to look beautiful, you can look as realistic as you want but without goodI have been waiting for this game for four years, and it lives up to the hype. The open world and it's mechanics are new and interesting thanks to the games physics engine. Sometimes when I solved a puzzle in an odd way I would ask myself "was I supposed to do that?". The graphics, while not realistic still manage to look beautiful, you can look as realistic as you want but without good art direction your game is going to look awful. However some of the textures are a bit low-quality. Frame rate on the other hand is a mixed bag, however the game has been patched and It runs at a stable 30fps 99% of the time. The puzzles aren't just stuck to dungeons anymore, they are everywhere. Thanks to links new abilities, everything is a puzzle! Getting around is a puzzle, cooking is a puzzle, even approaching enemies is a puzzle. More on that in a bit. Alongside the general brain-teasers of getting around there are 120 Shrines and 4 dungeons. The shrines are bite-size mini-dungeons, usually taking less that 10 minutes to complete. At the end of a shire you are awarded a spirit orb, gather four off theses and you can upgrade either your hearts or your stamina, hearts will give you wore health and stamina will make movement easier. The dungeons on the other hand are a bit lacklustre, there are four of them and they all have the same objective. Activate five hidden terminals and then fight a boss. While the mechanics are intriguing, the look of the dungeons are all the same. Now onto the combat, which has received a major overhaul. Gone is the simple stabbing and rolling of other games. Now you really have to think about how you approach you enemies. Is there a puddle near them? Fire a shock arrow at it to electrocute them. Are the on the edge of a cliff? Sneak up on them with a bomb and knock them off. Stealth is now also an option. Even the regular stabby combat has changed. Instead of being stuck with a sword, you can now find a variety of weapons to collect and utilise. Spears, Axes, Clubs, Soup Ladles, you name it. They all handle differently as well. However a bit more variety in the actual weapons themselves would have been nice, they are most ____ Sword or ____ Axe. Something along the lines of RNG would have gone a long way. In a game as open as this, it surprises me that dual wielding is not an option. The soundtrack in the game is very minimalist, usually just a few notes here and their while exploring the world. However this approach somewhat extends to all the other music. Even the boss theme is kinda boring. Not to say the soundtrack is bad, there are some great songs (the champion themes being a highlight) but it's not heard very often and it's nothing along the lines of the switch presentation trailer. My biggest disappointment is the story. There's just so many things they could have done. There's little to no character development, and many of them go underutilised. For the sake of remaining spoiler free, I will not go into specifics.

    Overall, Breath of the Wild is a bold new step. Not just for Zelda but for open world games in general. In an age where huge worlds are a dime a dozen, Nintendo has made something truly special which shall influence games for years to come. However it's flaws cannot be overlooked. The mixed performance at launch, the sub-par story and soundtrack prevent it from being a 10/10.    … Expand
  71. BaconDaaHunter
    Jul 19, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this game but, it is no perfect I would't say it was a perfect game it does deserve a 10 but, I have one problem the story.
    The story is not the best combat,riding horses, and exploring are cool but, the story needed to be better the boss fight would of been harder if you didn't get all of the beasts. My favorite feature was the cooking of items! I love zelda it is one of my favorite game series. Some people are complaining about the graphics" it looks like it was made it the 2006." What do you expect! It is on a tablet on on a PS4 pro! Again I love this game it looks like dlc might reveal most about the story so i will wait for that pack.    … Expand
  72. Panzer1981
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    Excelente juego, muy divertido, con un mundo abierto casi infinito, con muchas cosas que descubrir, tanto misiones secundarias como la principal, muchas horas de juego, lejos uno de los mejores juegos que he tenido.
  73. StevenGreen
    May 30, 2017
    10
    This game is everything I loved about Wind Waker, but extrapolated into quite the feat. The size and maneuverability of Breath of the Wild is unmatched, and all open world, exploration style games from here on out are going to attempt to allow you to climb anything as this game does so masterfully. It seems like a small thing, but it really opens the game up, to a truly "open" level, andThis game is everything I loved about Wind Waker, but extrapolated into quite the feat. The size and maneuverability of Breath of the Wild is unmatched, and all open world, exploration style games from here on out are going to attempt to allow you to climb anything as this game does so masterfully. It seems like a small thing, but it really opens the game up, to a truly "open" level, and allows you to get creative with your gameplay, rather than hindered in any way. The puzzles and dungeons are exciting and interesting, and the use of powers with the Sheikah Slate adds multiple angles to solve each puzzle. I have never lost myself in a game like I have this one, and the only other games I have played for 100+ hours and then wanted to start over and do it again came out of Bethesda, and even those seem like they will need a major overhaul going forward to hit what this game did (and with almost zero bugs and glitches I might add). I do wish the dungeons were a little bigger and had more to them, but the castle itself seems like a mega dungeon to me that satiated that need. Also, the bosses and enemies were semi-bland, as it is just variations on a handful of monsters. The mechanic of having your weapon break was obnoxious at times, and I wish at least the mega weapons (Master Sword, etc.) were unbreakable, but alas they did not have that be the case even though for me I would even be willing to work harder to attain those items if they didn't ever break. The exclusion of a fishing pole in this game astounds me, but obviously if that's a complaint then this game must be pretty amazing in all the other categories. Anyone who is a Nintendo fan in general, even if you've never played a Zelda game, will most definitely find enjoyment here. And especially with the over-saturation of open world games, this is one of the few must play's in that genre. Nintendo adds a level of polish to games that I never thought could be done in a fully open world setting, but here we are, and is it ever exciting.… Expand
  74. Nash3dPotatoes
    Apr 30, 2017
    10
    I love this game. It offers endless amounts of entertainment and fun, and remains challenging up throughout the whole game. The horse controls are a bit wonky but you can get past that easily enough. So far i am working towards 100%-ing the game, and am pretty close! Wish me luck!
  75. BoyEx7490et
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing Legend of Zelda Game huge big adventurous alot dungeons and platforming a must have on the Nintendo Switch Great Game all in one amazingly small cartridge. :)
  76. erterte
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Beautiful, simply beautiful.
    The history of this game is magnificent, I have pc gamer, play 4 among other video game consoles, and I never entertain as much as with the zelda, as this design is made, it is a true work of art, a board does not play it with guides , At the most food guides, or else you miss a little the magic of descrying the mysteries of this work of art.
  77. danielmagno
    May 25, 2017
    10
    the best game all the time. Incredible artstyle, polish and fun. A fantastic launch game for the Switch.A return to form for one of the most beloved franchise in video game history. The open world is stunning, interesting and entertaining.
  78. Xeon_Hwang
    May 30, 2017
    10
    This game lets us realize how simple we live.
    The wild asks questions about how to survive.
    Not only is it fun, but it brings tears to this little machine for over 120 hours.
  79. Dubeau
    Aug 26, 2017
    8
    BOW is a great open world RPG. The world is huge and can be intimidating. The map offers directions but let you choose where to go, what to do. I like combat in general, cooking, buying a house and items. Making upgrades. The story is fun and the voices over are amazing. The music is quite good and the sounds are just perfect. However it is not an easy game. It can be very frustrating whenBOW is a great open world RPG. The world is huge and can be intimidating. The map offers directions but let you choose where to go, what to do. I like combat in general, cooking, buying a house and items. Making upgrades. The story is fun and the voices over are amazing. The music is quite good and the sounds are just perfect. However it is not an easy game. It can be very frustrating when you get in an area too strong for you. Certain shrine puzzles are very easy, others plainly annoying. Some of them rely on the Gyro gimmick (I skipped all of them). Most extra powers like magnetism-freeze and such are fun. But the photograph stuff is something I totally disliked. The radar is a hit and miss. You can mark your map with a series of icons. Getting a horse and keeping him alive isn't fun at all...it's not especially interesting and I find it boring. So I did the entire game on foot, in the air and teleport. Of all the region, the Gerudo desert region was the most frustrating and difficult. Not because of the NPC and story, but it has a knack for killing you. It still a great RPG in my book and you want to do all the small things in the game. But it's not perfect...like any games of this scope it has annoyances, some poor choices of gameplay...It should be noted that fighting ennemies gives you items, but no experience at all. I kind of found that it was useless to fight everything after a while, since there was very little point in doing so. I give it a 85%… Expand
  80. Raxumotra
    Jul 29, 2017
    10
    Way over 200 hours of fun and amazing game play. Must play for any Zelda player out there. I recommend this game either for the Wii U or the Switch. Please enjoy all video games.
  81. whise
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    My only review ever made

    A masterpiece, not only did it win GOTY but also it won GOML

    GAME OF MY LIFE

    Thank you......................................................................
  82. Mixtime
    Jul 10, 2017
    10
    Awesome... In my opinion The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild it's better than The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and it's the best videogame of the history.
  83. holyguy
    Jul 15, 2017
    10
    After a few hours of playing this game, I came across a flying Klan member dancing around what looked kinda like a burnt house. When I tried getting close to him he began to teleport around me and throw fireballs.

    I have to say this is the best game i have played in a while
  84. agentken
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    First 5 hours this game is supper awesome. After 20 hours, the game is overrated. Later 50+ the game is majestic cannot stop playing (dont want to spoil anyone, try it by yourself). After 130 hrs : 2 divine beasts gone, decided to purchase DLC (Master of trial) . Now become a stronger Link in master mode for 20 hrs, gonna defeat all the 4 power up divine beast, the master mind Ganon andFirst 5 hours this game is supper awesome. After 20 hours, the game is overrated. Later 50+ the game is majestic cannot stop playing (dont want to spoil anyone, try it by yourself). After 130 hrs : 2 divine beasts gone, decided to purchase DLC (Master of trial) . Now become a stronger Link in master mode for 20 hrs, gonna defeat all the 4 power up divine beast, the master mind Ganon and bring back peace to Hyrule. (Updated after playing 300 hrs, this game is amazing. Highly recommend dont want to leave Hyrue > <

    Pro: ingenious puzzle (create a lot of yureka moment), new weapon durability system, addicted innovative game-play (i would like to climb the real mountain as a hobby right now) still not as good as MGS5 Phantom pain's, the seamless and immersive hyrule but still not immersive as The Witcher 3,

    Con: -The combat system is not as good as dark soul's but the mechanic is very tight still better than the Witcher 3' s, the Story is not as good as the Witcher 3 as i am 34 years old married man, the generic monster 's art style in the field look dumb not intimidating and secrecy like the guardian.    … Expand
  85. Michael_Stars_5
    Jul 14, 2017
    10
    In the first second of Breath Of The Wild, I felt excitement, just the idea of experiencing what I had been waiting for almost 3 years, and by the end, I just wanted more. Breath Of The Wild is hands down one of the greatest achievements in video game history. Every goddamn pixel in this game shows beauty and style, every character expresses emotions that you could only feel in the realIn the first second of Breath Of The Wild, I felt excitement, just the idea of experiencing what I had been waiting for almost 3 years, and by the end, I just wanted more. Breath Of The Wild is hands down one of the greatest achievements in video game history. Every goddamn pixel in this game shows beauty and style, every character expresses emotions that you could only feel in the real world, the entire map of Hyrule is gigantic, huge, beautiful. You could get lost in the first minute of playing freely in the fields, riding horses, or even cooking! This is a game for everyone, a game so perfectly designed, acted, and presented that leaves you in awe, wanting even more, which you can get thanks to a huge number of side quests, puzzles and activities you can engage in. I cannot express with human words what I've witnessed during my play sessions of Breath Of The Wild, the three words that can define this absolute masterpiece are beauty, freedom, and revolutionary. The problem is, I think those words aren't enough to show how amazingly Nintendo has knocked the ball out of the park, just play it, and come thank me later.… Expand
  86. HaplessMagician
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    The game is awesome. One of the largest negatives from a lot of people is that the weapons break. I feel like it is missed that it is a positive. It allows you to go anywhere and get stronger weapons, but not be OP for the rest of the game. It isn't the typical Zelda game, but it is a fantastic game.
  87. ianjoseph1986
    Jul 16, 2017
    10
    Ive played around 60 hours in and im barely scratching the surface of a massive iceberg that is this game. Probably the most beautiful, fun, unique and exciting game i have ever played in my 25 years of gaming. The game is a masterpiece, and the genius behind all the physics and mechanics is mind blowing, The game has no limits and its the first time in a play through of any game that iIve played around 60 hours in and im barely scratching the surface of a massive iceberg that is this game. Probably the most beautiful, fun, unique and exciting game i have ever played in my 25 years of gaming. The game is a masterpiece, and the genius behind all the physics and mechanics is mind blowing, The game has no limits and its the first time in a play through of any game that i feel like i'm the one in control of my own experience. I believe Nintendo has probably made the best open world game ever created so far.… Expand
  88. Bbuhuh
    Jul 18, 2017
    10
    This is an amazing game you can explore you can do loads of stuff. This game is worth buying (if you have the Nintendo Switch or wii u) it is my favourite game by miles. There are many complaints about the pixels but seriously, ocarina of time is the most popular game on this website and look at those pixels. The storyline isn't very good even on the poor side but I don't really careThis is an amazing game you can explore you can do loads of stuff. This game is worth buying (if you have the Nintendo Switch or wii u) it is my favourite game by miles. There are many complaints about the pixels but seriously, ocarina of time is the most popular game on this website and look at those pixels. The storyline isn't very good even on the poor side but I don't really care because I don't really do that much story I prefer to kick monster's butt's. so overall I give this a full 100% rating… Expand
  89. Miitteo
    Jul 18, 2017
    10
    Simply amazing. A new evolution of the series and of the open world genre. I've spent 180 hours on this game, completing everything 100% and i never felt bored. I'm truly in love with this game
  90. BananaLuiz
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    What to talk about Zelda? is a masterpiece, good story keeping in the classic molds, fluid and attractive gameplay, phenomenal open world with infinite possibilities and missions, beautiful and pleasant graphics, in short, this game will give you many incredible hours of gameplay, Sure Game Of The Year 2017
  91. jikflet
    Jul 28, 2017
    10
    Is this the best game ever? Most probably yes!!!
    At this point you will probably heard everything about this game. so i just have to say... its an absolutely masterpiece. get it now!! this was my third zelda game, being a link to the past on the SNES first and Link's Awakening for the Gameboy Color the second. Never played any other game in between. and i never felt lost in BOTW.    Is this the best game ever? Most probably yes!!!
    At this point you will probably heard everything about this game. so i just have to say... its an absolutely masterpiece. get it now!! this was my third zelda game, being a link to the past on the SNES first and Link's Awakening for the Gameboy Color the second. Never played any other game in between. and i never felt lost in BOTW. i was not a fan of the series until now.
    i think, never in the history of gaming, any other game deserves so many 10 score reviews from both critics and fans. a MUST have not only for nintendo fans, but for all gamers in general.    … Expand
  92. joacoandresen
    Jul 21, 2017
    10
    First I need to say that I haven't played every Zelda game, but this game makes me want to play them ALL. The easiest way to put it is like this: IT'S SKYRIM IN THIRD PERSON WITH FEWER BUGS, and that's not a bad thing. Seriously, this is the best example of a true console seller. AMAZING GAME.
  93. Laguardia
    Jul 22, 2017
    10
    Sem sombra de dúvidas um dos melhores jogos que já joguei. A Física do jogo, a interação com o ambiente, o clima e os gráficos te colocam na pele do link em uma imersão que nunca vi em outro jogo. Achei a questão dos koroks meio sem razão de ser e deveria ter no mapa uma opção de marcar as áreas já exploradas. Nada que atrapalhe a qualidade dessa obra-prima
  94. BluesBrothers
    Jul 24, 2017
    10
    There was a crazy amount of stuff I wanted to put out there and that I just plain love about the game, so If you want something shorter, just skip to the end paragraph.

    Having just completed all main story adventures, a hand-full of side quests, and around 30-40 shrines , I can safely say that the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild completely blew my expectations out of the water. I    There was a crazy amount of stuff I wanted to put out there and that I just plain love about the game, so If you want something shorter, just skip to the end paragraph.

    Having just completed all main story adventures, a hand-full of side quests, and around 30-40 shrines , I can safely say that the Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild completely blew my expectations out of the water. I can occasionally over-hype a game to the point of ending up disappointed. However, this game, no matter how much I hyped it up, gave me a sense of adventure, wonder, and excitement every time I booted it up. I always wanted to see what was behind the next corner, or on top of the tallest mountain. There is a stroke of intensity whenever you approach even the smallest of enemies, because you know if you handle it the wrong way, you'll end up with Link on the ground and GAME OVER covering the screen in blood red letters. Right from the start, you find that this game is truly as it says, Open World. After you complete the four shrines on The Great Plateau, You have several different options to choose from in terms of story. I chose the more linear route, and it didn't necessarily make my experience linear, it just made it so the story had more substance. The heart container situation in this game is that there are over one hundred shrines. Complete a shrine, and you receive a spirit orb. Four spirit orbs, and you can choose between a heart container or a stamina vessel. A heart container increases the amount of health link has, and a stamina vessel increases the amount of energy he has (the more energy he has the farther he can sprint/swim/ without stopping. another thing about shrines are the different abilities Link has because of the Sheikah Slate, Link's version of an iPad throughout the course of the adventure. He has powers such as creating ice blocks from water sources, becoming a magnet, taking pictures, etc. and are a lot of fun to goof around and solve puzzles with. This game's controls play very smoothly, a refreshing change of pace from other Zelda entries, and easy to get the hang of. And Despite Link being a loner through this game, there's still a lovable cast of heartwarming and hilarious characters that will make you want to keep playing on. All the side quests are a blast to play through, and are filled with originality. Ranging from touching and personal to hilarious and wacky, I felt more of a desire to play through the side quests. You ,of course , can ride horses in this game and you can either just pick up wild horses and drop them off somewhere or take a wild horse and find a stable to register it under their care. All the classic Zelda locales are back with exciting new twists such as Zora's Domain, Death Mountain, and hey, The Rito are back!

    Overall, this is a fantastic game with a high-stakes story and a sense of adventure pulled of better than the majority of other games on the market. And the reasons to replay it are more than just nostalgia, because you can play it any way you want to. This is definitely one of if not my favorite game of all time, and I highly recommend picking it up, for Switch or WiiU.    … Expand
  95. caZCircles
    Aug 1, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. Great tutorial at the start then it just lets you do whatever you want. The physics and motion controls work well as well. We need more Zelda games like this!
  96. Joosie2300
    Aug 3, 2017
    10
    An utterly fantastic game, a masterpiece! The world is huge and filled with tons of cool locations to visit, quests to do, puzzles to solve and things to collect. Even after spending 150 hours with the game, I am definitely not done yet! I still spend loads of time exploring areas I haven't visited yet, and I find more sidequests to do. The shrines are a cool mechanic to upgrade yourAn utterly fantastic game, a masterpiece! The world is huge and filled with tons of cool locations to visit, quests to do, puzzles to solve and things to collect. Even after spending 150 hours with the game, I am definitely not done yet! I still spend loads of time exploring areas I haven't visited yet, and I find more sidequests to do. The shrines are a cool mechanic to upgrade your hearts or stamina, and though not all shrines are as challenging as other ones, lots of shrines are very original and full of challenging and interesting puzzles to solve. The world is huge, and there are tons of interesting and fun places to visit and explore. I love that the game can be serious and dramatic, but also very lighthearted and funny. The game is very expansive. There are tons of different weapons, materials, and items to find and collect. The weapons do indeed break rather quickly, but that is very well balanced with the amount of weapons you can find. You can take weapons from any enemy you pass by, so the weapons should not stay to long so that you cannot simply collect all overpowered weapons in the game. If it isn't exploring, collecting or doing quests, there are still lots of cool survival elements in the game. You can hunt and shoot down technically any animal in the game and it will give you meat to cook (except for horses). You can pluck apples and other fruits all over the world, mix them with meat, some mushrooms and maybe a flower with a special effect, and you can cook yourself a delicious meal. There are lots of different meals, like Steamed Meat, Simmered Fruit, etc, but also the more recognisable ones, like Apple Pie, or Nutcake. You can spend lots of hours experimenting with cooking. You can tame different kinds of horses and you can even try to ride animals like deer, bears or goats. The game always looks beautiful. That word doesn't really describe it. it looks gorgeous! The stunning landscapes are always stunningly beautiful. The graphics of the game, in relation to the beautiful landscapes, aren't that amazing, but they aren't ugly either. As for the soundtrack, a lot of people point out that the soundtrack is bad and basically just some random notes, but that only really counts for the overworld music. The overworld music is, indeed, very quiet, slow, and ''random'' notes, but it is very well thought through. It is very relaxing and quiet, almost like meditation music, which fits very well to the theme of the game. It immerses better into nature, it is a song of nature, and it fits very well with the world. The rest of the soundtrack contains lots of good songs, with strong melodies that can get stuck in your head for ages, like the Guardian Stalker Battle Theme and all of the Champions' themes. The storytelling of the game isn't very good, but that is mostly because the happenings in the game do not really have a story. That is not a negative point, the game is primarily focused on the backstory, what happened in the past, which I think is very interesting.
    Fantastic, wonderful, amazing, splendiferous game! Game of the year, in my opinion. Best game I've ever played, to be honest! The game includes lots of exploring, beautiful soundtrack, great characters, and lots and lots things to do! 10/10, and it totally deserves that!    … Expand
  97. Rikze
    Aug 4, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best game i have played in a very long time. I love the exploring and the crafting, i will give this 10/10. I hope everyone gets a chance to try this game
  98. tsampson25
    Aug 6, 2017
    10
    Originally I had multiple paragraphs on how amazing this game was, but the system wouldn't let me post it, so i'll just say the characters are relatable, the lag spikes are hardly noticeable and very rare, the graphics are absolutely beautiful, the story is amazing and engaging, and it was definitely a great new direction for Nintendo to turn Legend of Zelda to. I am excited to see whatOriginally I had multiple paragraphs on how amazing this game was, but the system wouldn't let me post it, so i'll just say the characters are relatable, the lag spikes are hardly noticeable and very rare, the graphics are absolutely beautiful, the story is amazing and engaging, and it was definitely a great new direction for Nintendo to turn Legend of Zelda to. I am excited to see what else Nintendo has in store with Zelda.… Expand
  99. That1African
    Aug 7, 2017
    9
    Brilliant game. Shrines are supa fun and its a hard game from the start but it slowly gets supa easy. at 40 hours you can go and kill ganon which makes me sad. Music is good - Some pieces are like wow that's nice but others are mediocre. Overall a Great game.
  100. skinnySandman
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    A masterclass. Hell, a class all its own. There are surprises around every turn and at the top of every climb. There is simply nothing else like it out there right now. Games of the future take note, this is the game to look up to.
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 109
  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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