The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Legendary04
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    One of the best Zelda games I've played in all my life, maybe even the greatest game in the world! Great job Nintendo, and it was a master piece that was worth the wait. I give this a 10/10.
  2. Refreshment
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    It'll be relly hard to describe the experience i had with Zelda: Breath of the wild with words... But i'll do my best. My expectations were really high due to the delays it had for the nintendo Wii U, However, they were surpassed by far... I could write about this game for decades after playing it for more than 350 hours, but i'll try to focus on the most important things it brings to theIt'll be relly hard to describe the experience i had with Zelda: Breath of the wild with words... But i'll do my best. My expectations were really high due to the delays it had for the nintendo Wii U, However, they were surpassed by far... I could write about this game for decades after playing it for more than 350 hours, but i'll try to focus on the most important things it brings to the videogames industry.
    First of all, Breath of the wild has the best open world i've ever seen in my life, it's not only overwhelming... What does this Hyrule special from any other map of any other game is the level of detail and interaction you can find in practicaly everything. In addition, there's a great variety of differents eviroments and cool spots to visit and there will be always something you've missed.
    If i had to describe with one word this game, i'd use "freedom". You can get to any part of the map when you want, as you want. You feel like there are no limits.
    You'll never be bored playing Breath of the wild, you got plenty of side missions to do and around 100 short dungeons to explore. For not to mention the big amount of enemy shelters you'll have to face to steal their treasures and weapons.
    The graphics are stunning, it's incredible that such a piece of art could be played on the way... It's true that the max resolution it can get are the 900p, but believe me when i say that you don't even notice.
    Unfortunately, this game is not perfect... Now, i'll continue my review with the few negative things i found.
    It's true that it is a copletely new and fresh vision of The Legnd of Zelda, and they dis a great job. However i miss some things from the previous games like big dungeos, a better built story, and a closer look at its characters.
    What i found the most annoying part of this game is the difficulty. It is veeeery easy. After the first hours of gameplay you'll be enough equipped to get to the most parts of the map with almost no effort. The bosses seem to be a joke...
    To sum up: in spite of it's not a perfect game, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is in my view the best game of this generation.    … Expand
  3. pwnanobrien
    Aug 18, 2017
    8
    If you're a traditional old school Zelda fan, this game might shake you up a bit because it isn't what you're used to in a Zelda game However if you're more of an open world rpg fan, and still love the charm that comes with a Zelda game, then this game is a total winner.

    It's not a game without issues though, which is why i gave it an 8. It's got frame rate issues in certain places,    If you're a traditional old school Zelda fan, this game might shake you up a bit because it isn't what you're used to in a Zelda game However if you're more of an open world rpg fan, and still love the charm that comes with a Zelda game, then this game is a total winner.

    It's not a game without issues though, which is why i gave it an 8. It's got frame rate issues in certain places, that weapon degradation is punishing along with climbing in the rain. The 4 main dungeons all look the same and the story is told in small pieces...but at least (the story) can be improved upon with DLC.    … Expand
  4. Lordxelliah
    Aug 28, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Capolavoro assoluto , il gioco del decennio e la cosa incredibile è che vada su una console come la Switch , la meno potente sul mercato ma sicuramente la più rivoluzionaria degli ultimi 10 anni… Expand
  5. P0T4T0_AIM
    Jul 3, 2018
    9
    I was never a fan of Zelda, or most Nintendo games before I played Breath of the Wild on my Switch. When I bought my Switch, Breath of the Wild was the first game got for it, and gosh was it worth it. I'd played a couple of open-world games before, like Just Cause 2 & 3, but nothing of the size and detail of Breath of the Wild.

    When you first start the introduction to the game, took me    I was never a fan of Zelda, or most Nintendo games before I played Breath of the Wild on my Switch. When I bought my Switch, Breath of the Wild was the first game got for it, and gosh was it worth it. I'd played a couple of open-world games before, like Just Cause 2 & 3, but nothing of the size and detail of Breath of the Wild.

    When you first start the introduction to the game, took me a good hour or two to complete, the game tells you everything you need to know that's in the game. If you haven't unlocked something yet, it at least signals that there is something there that can be used. After the introduction, you get to set out into the Breath of the Wild world and are free to play as you please. You can follow some guides given to you to help you progress the story, but you really don't have to.

    The unique and beautiful art style of Breath of the Wild is so awesome to see and it makes the game look so much more inviting and fun.

    My time playing Breath of the Wild was filled with pure joy and excitement. I loved exploring new regions of the world and unlocking new quests, weapons, armour and more. I couldn't recommend this game enough for anyone even slightly interested.    … Expand
  6. THABOMB
    Aug 5, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing this is one of the best Nintendo games I've ever played
  7. EdWAARRD
    Oct 20, 2017
    10
    I came into this game with relatively low expectations. but boy was my i wrong. this game is MASTERPIECE. I've put 130 hours into it and every hour have been a joy. it has a vast interesting world full of thing to explore and do.
  8. Bene86
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    That was the right step to the coming Zeldas in the next years. Thanks for this creative game, Nintendo! Botw is so much fun, you have a lot to do and the story is well. Also the graphics are incredible nice. After botw, i felt so bored in horizon zero dawn....
  9. SanderTM
    Oct 27, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a breathtaking game, a masterpiece that came to change the concept of open world games, simply the best game of the year with mesmerizing visuals and an enviable world design, the best game so far that I played!
  10. MkSLee
    Jul 13, 2018
    10
    A stunning work of art. Even after over a hundred hours in the game, I still discover new places and treasures within the game. Definitely one of my favorite titles of all time.
  11. JRiv10
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    I have never played any Zelda game in my life before Breath of the Wild, and within the first 30 minutes of playing, I was hooked. Everything about this game is amazing. There is so much to do and see just by playing the side quests and none of the main story. In fact, doing side quests is often more fun than the main quests. This should definitely be a front-runner for Game of the Year.
  12. xzeburx
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    This is in every sense of the word, an amazing game. I've played countless games across all genres and i'm finding it easier and easier to say with more confidence that this is the best game i've ever played. it's just incredibly fun and diverse.
  13. Charles_Snippy
    Nov 1, 2017
    10
    Holy sh*t is this game amazing. I've put 300+ hours into this game on my Switch. as a long time Zelda fan, this game, after Ocarina of time is my favorite game of all time. the sense of adventure in this game is so captivating.
    2 of my friends who both are PC-gamers tried my Switch for a couple of hours, after those two hours of playing Breath of the wild, they decided that they were    Holy sh*t is this game amazing. I've put 300+ hours into this game on my Switch. as a long time Zelda fan, this game, after Ocarina of time is my favorite game of all time. the sense of adventure in this game is so captivating.
    2 of my friends who both are PC-gamers tried my Switch for a couple of hours, after those two hours of playing Breath of the wild, they decided that they were going to buy a switch.
    The Story, the music, the visuals, the everything is amazing!    … Expand
  14. Neon_Icarus
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    One of the very best games of the last few gens. Don't trust the negative reviews. They're purely politics. Reinvents the Zelda series and the action adventure genre at the same time.
  15. tobiaschan
    Nov 17, 2017
    10
    This game is just wonderful... In my opinion, I think this game is perfect. The starting of the game just made me feel excited, I cannot explain how good it is... Once you buy the game, I believe you will agree to me. To those who gave negative score, I am quite sure they raged because the game is too hard... Since this is a open world game, I think it makes sense for putting someThis game is just wonderful... In my opinion, I think this game is perfect. The starting of the game just made me feel excited, I cannot explain how good it is... Once you buy the game, I believe you will agree to me. To those who gave negative score, I am quite sure they raged because the game is too hard... Since this is a open world game, I think it makes sense for putting some extremely dangerous monsters in some places. This will increase the curiosity of the players. But if you attempt to fight them, get ready to die. If you are not ready, then train yourself up! I saw a lot of player rage on this game and gave a bad score on this because he cannot defeat a monster. This made me upset because this game's loading screen already told you that if you struggle on fighting some kind of monster, train yourself up. I kind of got mad because I saw a lot of bad score with this kind of reason. I hope the DLC pack 2 will make this game even more fun! :)… Expand
  16. maki12345
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    Best game on the switch.Sry i wanted to say on every console.This game and super mario odyssey are the best ganes i have ever seen in my life.Must have!!!
  17. Ryuail
    Feb 1, 2020
    8
    If you're craving an adventure, it would be hard to go wrong with this one.

    Combat is kinda awkward, so I found myself playing more as an archer than a swordsman.
    But the world is so lovely, and the soundtrack is a beautiful piano affair that punctuates the quiet peace of a world undisturbed.
  18. ZacFry
    Nov 20, 2017
    8
    Breath of the Wild is yet another series-turned-RPG game that has some of the best exploration aspects ever put into a video game. The score is great, and the mechanics are innovative, but the game is deeply let down by a lackluster plot and world. The game is always verging on boring, as the entire map is an empty sandbox with hardly any characters, and the story is nonexistent. DespiteBreath of the Wild is yet another series-turned-RPG game that has some of the best exploration aspects ever put into a video game. The score is great, and the mechanics are innovative, but the game is deeply let down by a lackluster plot and world. The game is always verging on boring, as the entire map is an empty sandbox with hardly any characters, and the story is nonexistent. Despite these major flaws, BotW ranks up there with the best of the series.… Expand
  19. Cos32
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un mundo inmenso ,maravillosos gráficos sobretodo en portátil,las horas se pasan volando jugando a esta virguería,lo recomiendo a ojos cerrados , Excelente juego , merecido el goty.… Expand
  20. DBZelda2017
    Nov 26, 2017
    10
    This is by far the best switch game, even surpassing mario odyssey and is my second favorite game of all time after the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
  21. Funtemmie
    Nov 27, 2017
    10
    Best Zelda game yet. Its good. I mean its got mediocre story but that doesn't matter when its got a thousand mansions worth of gameplay packed into it. I mean bosses suck... the dungeons also suck... but it makes up for that with the rest of the game. If you have a switch and not this you have no idea what you are doing with yourself.
  22. MrBungle5
    Nov 28, 2017
    10
    While all Zelda games are great this one is flawless. The freedom to just explore the world and find your own way is awesome. The controls are the best. I really like the cut scenes and voice acting as well. I will be playing this for years to come.
  23. tacosta
    Dec 2, 2017
    10
    Trilha sonora excelente, jogabilidade muito boa, gráfico ótimo, levando em consideração da limitação do console, e história muito boa. O único defeito é ter poucas opções de idiomas para áudio e legenda.
  24. yodef682
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    Después de jugar 250 horas puedo decir que el juego es maravilloso: La historia, los gráficos, la música, los personajes y el estilo artístico es genial. Obviamente no es perfecto por ejemplo el jefe final no es lo suficientemente épico para terminar esta gran aventura pero por el otro lado los pocos errores que hay, en vez de estropearte la partida te parecen graciosos y los quieres verDespués de jugar 250 horas puedo decir que el juego es maravilloso: La historia, los gráficos, la música, los personajes y el estilo artístico es genial. Obviamente no es perfecto por ejemplo el jefe final no es lo suficientemente épico para terminar esta gran aventura pero por el otro lado los pocos errores que hay, en vez de estropearte la partida te parecen graciosos y los quieres ver para reírte. Morir no es frustrante (a no ser que no hayas guardado la partida en 30 minutos ¡pero eso es imposible por el auto guardado!) las armas son lo suficientemente durareras para que no te quejes de que aguantan poco, pero lo suficientemente blandas para que no las cojas cariño. Y sin duda lo mejor de todo es que en 250 horas de juego aun tengo mucho por descubrir.
    Actualización después de 2 meses: Lo he vuelto a jugar con mi cuenta principal y acabo de descusbrir que aún no lo he descubierto todo y aún hay cosas divertidas que hacer y sobre todo con el DLC 2
    Advertencia: el juego puede causar adiccion.    … Expand
  25. haviluki
    Dec 3, 2017
    8
    Es un juego de 10 la única pega que le pongo es que la historia y/o narrativa es de suspenso y a mi personalmente en esta clase de juegos es un apartado importante, todo lo demás perfecto ......va a ser difícil desbancar al the witcher 3 que sigue siendo el rey.
  26. foolishgenius
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing game, fantastic gaming experience.
    We can see the beauty of this game from every single conversation with NPC, every riddle, every detail of it.
  27. Jmv0ex
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    What a amazing adventure! Played and beat the game in about 154hrs, could not stop playing. Most def a game to have! The story line amd art style of this game is fantastic and will keep you wanting more.
  28. TheLinkFanboySS
    Dec 4, 2017
    10
    Amazing game, a truly spectacular treat. Breath of the wild merges near perfect open world concept and the classic Zelda formula, if you are hesitant on buying a switch, don't be as this game is sure to give you at least 100-200 hour of pure gaming joy, the physics is wonderful, the story moving and it is a guaranteed experience for all.
  29. 999
    Dec 6, 2017
    10
    This game takes everything that made other Zelda games fun and concentrates it. While some of the other Zelda games have left me wondering "Do I like the game, or just the story of the game", Breath of the Wild gives you a breath of fresh air, leaving the player to enjoy the game only as much as they want to. It's a game whose entire directive is for the player to explore their curiosity,This game takes everything that made other Zelda games fun and concentrates it. While some of the other Zelda games have left me wondering "Do I like the game, or just the story of the game", Breath of the Wild gives you a breath of fresh air, leaving the player to enjoy the game only as much as they want to. It's a game whose entire directive is for the player to explore their curiosity, giving you plenty of vectors for that. Exploring the vast expanse of a post apocalyptic Hyrule I found myself on far more than 1 occasion wondering "what's at the top of this" or "what's down here" only to be surprised by and gifted with a korok seed, ancient ruins, a hotspring in the middle of some wintery mountains, or a beautiful sight of hyrule. This is a game that uses towers to unlock map locations, however the beauty of its implementation is that you neither have to get the towers nor do you have to get them in order. Not only this, but while finding most of the towers isn't difficult, actually getting to them and climbing up them is another one of the game's challenges, with each tower having its own unique setup.

    And despite the time I've spent running around in this implementation of hyrule, 150 hours in fact, plus having watched several of my friends play for hours, I know there's many things I haven't found, seen, or noticed in the game. Breath of the Wild breathes new life into The Legend of Zelda, as well as the open world game genre and action rpgs as a whole. I'm excited to see where the industry goes from the lessons this game has taught it.    … Expand
  30. Seekersilver
    Dec 13, 2017
    10
    One of the most polished game I have ever played. Given that the game development was completed far before Nintendo Switch was released, it game the developers a lot of time to polish it even further.
  31. koreanpro
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    It's a great game and I'm giving it a 10 to compensate for all the disruptive people who have voted 0 just to keep this game's score from overtaking their favorite's.
  32. LinkedLegends
    Dec 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was SO amazing! I just wish you could continue the story after Zelda appears and show the rebuild of Hyrule. I really hope there is a game to follow this story, perhaps one tying into the ocarina's ability to travel through time and play out the preparations leading up to this game.… Expand
  33. DictatorZ
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    Anticipated this game for a long time, and it was definitely worth the wait. It manages to bring the unique charm and creativity of a Zelda game into an organic, natural and vast open world. My personal favorite game of the year and potentially one of my new favorite games of all time.
  34. Russianboy
    Dec 13, 2017
    10
    This game is greate ! There’s so much to do and so much to see ! I love to hunt ,to fight,to buy and upgrade my stuff ! In handheld Zelda doesn’t lag ! Now I’m in the Moscow and I love to play this game on hard or normal mod ! Unlike oot I love dungeons ( shrines) they are hard but there aren’t any backtracking! Only disappointment is ending and final boss if you complete divene beasts .
  35. Xx-Zero-xX
    Dec 14, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor juego del universo no se porque no les gustan unas mecánicas es tonto bajarle tanto a un juego solo por las mecánicas como que se rompen las armas por favor eso esta hecho apropósito para hacer el juego mas desafiante para los que se quejen acepten el hecho de que tampoco van a hacer un juego tan facil por la razon de que si no al usuario no le durara mucho el juego piensen esto un juego en el que sea demasiado facil hacer todo habra un punto en que nos aburriremos y los retos como esos son para hacernos mejor en este caso reflejos,estrategia y pensar bien que vamos a hacer zelda te ganas esto y muchisimo mas ( ∞ ) lamentable no me deja ponerte mas puntuacion.

    Valla los fans de Sony atacaron este juego porque sera... a ya se porque se sienten amenazados por la grandeza de este juego    … Expand
  36. Idoshany
    Jan 4, 2018
    9
    This Game is not perfect, "BUT", this game show us Hyrule in a way like never before!
    If You own a Wii u or a Nintendo Switch, you must give it a go!
  37. GottaGoDex
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    As much as Half Life revolutionized shooters, as much as Mario 64 influenced 3D platformers, that much this game has changed open world (action) RPGs forever.

    The freedom and level of detail is out of this world.
    This is how you make an open world game.
  38. marioespinoza22
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    Sin duda uno de los mejores juegos quizás de la ultima década, un apartado gráfico muy bueno complementado con una jugabilidad innovadora, la libertad e interacción del personaje es de lo más sobresaliente, la interacción con el entorno influye mucho en la experiencia y avance del juego.
  39. animus27
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    Sinceramente no se porque las notas tan bajas a tan buen juego, la verdad me he divertido mucho con el y no he necesitado los mejores graficos o micropagos como tienen muchos otros juegos que he visto han alcanzado un 98 en esta pagina, recordemos señores que la potencia no es lo principal, si lo que es la jugabilidad o la historia que se busca enseñar a los demás es mala, tomemos deSinceramente no se porque las notas tan bajas a tan buen juego, la verdad me he divertido mucho con el y no he necesitado los mejores graficos o micropagos como tienen muchos otros juegos que he visto han alcanzado un 98 en esta pagina, recordemos señores que la potencia no es lo principal, si lo que es la jugabilidad o la historia que se busca enseñar a los demás es mala, tomemos de ejemplo battlefront 2 y la polemica de EA, no soy un fanboy de Nintendo, he tenido consolas de todas las marcas pero unámonos para disfrutar de este medio… Expand
  40. isalanzxd
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    el mejor juego por mucho del 2017, la combinación de mundo abierto con el universo de zelda fue un resultado excelente, esta entre los mejores en hora buena nintendo
  41. newsuperman2025
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild was fun, not only that, but the Weapon Durability made the game a little bit of a resource management. Sure it stinks when you lose one via durability meter not being present, but you can easily get a new weapon. In fact the best part is that Link may not have his classic green Tunic, but you can get other tunics from other versions of Link. OoT, TP, SS, WW, ALbW, EvenBreath of the Wild was fun, not only that, but the Weapon Durability made the game a little bit of a resource management. Sure it stinks when you lose one via durability meter not being present, but you can easily get a new weapon. In fact the best part is that Link may not have his classic green Tunic, but you can get other tunics from other versions of Link. OoT, TP, SS, WW, ALbW, Even weapons from that era, The Biggoron Sword, The Sword of the Sages, The Twilight Bow, and The Goddess Sword, Weird, I thought that was the Master Sword. The places you go to are amazing, The entirety of this game is amazing, the Graphics are eye crembrulet and the place is so OPEN! you can pretty much do anything in any particular order, and it's amazing, Climb a Mountain, Defeat Ganon, Play the game at your leisure! There are 120 Shrines in the game, and 900 Korok Seeds, you can get a bunch of armor from shops, and even get a Warm Doublet after beating the entire Great Plateau. If my review isn't enough to convince you, Buy this game,and play it for yourself!… Expand
  42. Smokewolf89
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    Just Perfect!

    Thank you Nintendo!

    This game contains all Nintendo capability in development "fantasy"

    Suggested for all players (stop with console wars, please!)
  43. DkMarcusDk
    Nov 12, 2019
    10
    This game, Its so alive and so beatiful. A million diffirent ways to do things and being creative is greatly rewarded. Feels like a dream having a game like this portable. Bought a switch for mario odyssey, stayed for botw. JUST PLAY THE GAME GOD DAMN IT
  44. iRaidius916
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Exploration 10/10
    Combat 9/10
    Music 9/10
    Story 6/10
    Dungeons 7/10
    Bosses 7/10

    Fun Factor 10/10
  45. JollyRoger218
    Feb 25, 2018
    10
    It's not the best of the series but it's the best game of the last 10 years. Buy it, Play it, love it
  46. Ryijun
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    The highest point in Nintendo releases for the entire existence of the platform. A huge open world, not as full of random events as you would like, but what is presented in the game, more than covers this disadvantage. Collecting seeds, passing sword tests, shrines, mini-bosses, cooking food, rock climbing. Charming hand-drawn graphic style. Beautiful music and sound effects. In whichThe highest point in Nintendo releases for the entire existence of the platform. A huge open world, not as full of random events as you would like, but what is presented in the game, more than covers this disadvantage. Collecting seeds, passing sword tests, shrines, mini-bosses, cooking food, rock climbing. Charming hand-drawn graphic style. Beautiful music and sound effects. In which direction do not look, there is nothing to find fault with, except for the technical part - there are rare small sagging (falling frame rate), but only in certain areas and they are not so noticeable.… Expand
  47. Moemoe1
    Aug 29, 2018
    10
    Can't really speak on the other Zelda games because i never really played any of them, but breath of the wild is a breath of open world fresh air. No hand holding what so ever, you wanna go sailing? no problem, wanna find links old memories? Go for it. Wanna fight the final boss right off the bat? i wouldn't recommend it but you're open to doing so. Amazing game and a must have for anyCan't really speak on the other Zelda games because i never really played any of them, but breath of the wild is a breath of open world fresh air. No hand holding what so ever, you wanna go sailing? no problem, wanna find links old memories? Go for it. Wanna fight the final boss right off the bat? i wouldn't recommend it but you're open to doing so. Amazing game and a must have for any Nintendo console owner.… Expand
  48. chelseafuzz
    Mar 28, 2018
    10
    If you don't like this well I don't give a damn about what you lot say because I just can't fault it.
  49. AlexDumont75
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    goty 2017, there is so much to do in the open world of hyrule boss fights are rewarding and it is one of the best games of all time
  50. Revoltado
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    Jogo muito bom, graficamente excelente melhor de que muitos jogos atuais (vide pokemon s&s)
    O que não gostei:
    - O efeito da chuva e o excesso de dias chuvosos - Durabilidade das armas, pior que em DS2 - Missões secundárias e suas terríveis recompensas - Senti falta de templos - Trilha sonora quase inexistente - Trial Master Sword, extremamente difícil no modo normal e beira a    Jogo muito bom, graficamente excelente melhor de que muitos jogos atuais (vide pokemon s&s)
    O que não gostei:
    - O efeito da chuva e o excesso de dias chuvosos
    - Durabilidade das armas, pior que em DS2
    - Missões secundárias e suas terríveis recompensas
    - Senti falta de templos
    - Trilha sonora quase inexistente
    - Trial Master Sword, extremamente difícil no modo normal e beira a impossibilidade no master mode.    … Expand
  51. Aragorn2319
    Apr 22, 2018
    9
    It is a great game but its not perfect
    Pros- Fun gameplay/Mechanics, Addicting, Great Soundtrack, Change to Zelda Formula
    Cons- Not the greatest story and bad final boss
  52. SenDji
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    More than three years on and I still find myself thinking about this game. A true masterpiece that will stay with me forever.
  53. FranciscoM
    Aug 24, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Being someone who struggled in past Zelda games, Breath of the Wild did, for me, what no other Zelda game was able to do: brought all the elements that made the franchise unique and interesting and made me want to explore this huge, huge open world. There's so much to explore, so much to discover, you can literally spend full days playing the game and won't ever scratch the surface. A must have on the Nintendo Switch.… Expand
  54. BelcrowHD
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    Un juego que no tiene una mecánica inventada, todo lo que trae son mecánicas de otros juegos pero muy bien implementadas a este, lo mejor que tiene switch actualmente…
  55. metanaga
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    This is one the greatest games of all time, period. I understand some people can get tired of all this praise, but any score lower than 9 is just out of spite.
  56. thepokeman
    May 12, 2021
    10
    Quite possibly the greatest game of all time and most definitely the best game of 2017
  57. Alsethe2nd
    Jul 15, 2018
    9
    This game is Amazing! I know a lot of people will not see this review but if you have somehow got a switch and do not own this game... what are you doing! At first the game brings you in with a quick tutorial Island, but it doesn't feel like a tutorial once you are out of the shrine of Resurrection, the game lets you explore, but as soon as you do something new an icon comes up that tellsThis game is Amazing! I know a lot of people will not see this review but if you have somehow got a switch and do not own this game... what are you doing! At first the game brings you in with a quick tutorial Island, but it doesn't feel like a tutorial once you are out of the shrine of Resurrection, the game lets you explore, but as soon as you do something new an icon comes up that tells you how to do something with that item other than that the game mechanics are shown through NPC, sometimes talking to them will teach a new move like parry. This is great in my opinion as it means when you are playing the game again you aren't bothered by a long tutorial stage which really adds to the replay ability. Although some say otherwise, the music in this game is really incredible, it gives a great sense of atmosphere which you need in a game, as soon as you hear the guardian music you heart starts bumping, you need to defend yourself, or when you're in a stable the calm music allows you to relax the game lets you know you're safe. The variety provided by this big open world lets you replay the whole game over and over and still find new things, it also gives the players multiple choices, you could either run straight to the final boss, free the divine beast then beat the final boss or just never beat the final boss, its up to the player which makes this game really special. There is a surprisingly large variety of enemies with the lynels being my favourite as they are challenging, and give the player a sense of power, like they could defeat anything once you've beaten them. My only nit-pick with the game is the unsatisfying ending which I will not spoil but the boss fight is quite underwhelming and although challenging for a player who doesn't really know the controls is easier than a lynel for any seasoned player. But the sheer extent of variety and re-play ability is enough to make this one of my favourite games of all time.… Expand
  58. DiamondShadows9
    Jun 27, 2018
    9
    This game is great. It is really fun and even if you don't like Zelda you can probably still have fun with this amazing game. It has so much to do and there are two endings. I would rate this a 10/10 but seeing since this game needs you to buy DLCs to get the entire experience it lowers my review points to 9. Honestly a game with DLC most of the time doesn't really deserve a 10. EspeciallyThis game is great. It is really fun and even if you don't like Zelda you can probably still have fun with this amazing game. It has so much to do and there are two endings. I would rate this a 10/10 but seeing since this game needs you to buy DLCs to get the entire experience it lowers my review points to 9. Honestly a game with DLC most of the time doesn't really deserve a 10. Especially since Nintendo doesn't really have DLC in their main series' e.g: Kirby, Mario and even Legend of Zelda (until breath of the wild)… Expand
  59. Terracraft
    Jun 27, 2018
    9
    This Is Great Because You Get To Travel But It Takes To Long To Load But When You Realize Its Loading The Whole Map (Not Shrines And Dungeons) Then You Will Be Amazed That The Switch Can Handle It Very Good But Since You Have To Go Very Slow Or Fast Theres No In Between
  60. SwitchC137
    Jun 28, 2018
    10
    Fantastic open world game that old fans and new fans will love. One of the best if not the best Zelda games ever made.
  61. mamadoux
    Jun 29, 2018
    9
    My only complaint for this game was the amount of times I had to wait for the Master Sword to recharge and how often my weapons broke.
  62. h0st
    Jul 3, 2018
    10
    One of the best Games I have ever played. The Open World is beautiful and interesting. I also like the idea of Cutscenes and the voice that special characters have.
  63. phoamsw0rd13
    Jul 5, 2018
    8
    This game strays a bit too far from what made Zelda great in the past to be truly great itself. The addition of a couple really frustrating mechanics, such as your weapons constantly breaking, and an incredibly lackluster story almost push this game into "suck" territory. Yet I found I couldn't put this game down. There's just something so addictive about the way this game has beenThis game strays a bit too far from what made Zelda great in the past to be truly great itself. The addition of a couple really frustrating mechanics, such as your weapons constantly breaking, and an incredibly lackluster story almost push this game into "suck" territory. Yet I found I couldn't put this game down. There's just something so addictive about the way this game has been designed. It knows how to entice you while still keeping you from ever feeling truly satisfied, thus you'll find yourself continually coming back for more as I did.… Expand
  64. MistofIga
    Jul 8, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've had this game less than 2 weeks but have already sunk a lot of hours into it. While I don't think it deserves a perfect 10/10, it is certainly a highly polished labour of love. The only reason I decided to give a review (and such a high one at that) is because, after completing dozens of shrines and powering up my heart pieces amd stamina wheel, I finally entered my first Divine Beast (Ruta the elephant) and it all started to make sense. The shrines were teaching me the exact type of lateral thinking I would need to survive and thrive in this world. There was such a satisfying feeling of progression.
    And there were a few other things that pleasantly surprised me. At first I was also irritated like many others with the weapons breaking. But it added a level of difficulty that I think the game might have needed to prevent it from being too easy. I now hope this feature appears more often in 3rd person open world games with melee combat! (but maybe with a little longer shelf life for the weapons if I'm being honest).
    I also like the freedom of deciding how I'll tackle Ganon. Too many games are hand holdy nowadays and this game gave me a very warm return to console gaming. If you own a Wii U or Switch this game is a no brainer purchase. Get it!    … Expand
  65. Smay
    Jul 11, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Now now I love this game with all my heart but the thing that stops it from being perfect is the story. Now I have gotten all 12 memories and I still haven't learned much about the champions such as mipha,revali,urbosa and the goron but I forgot his name. I would of loved to have learned more about the characters and at the end what really annoys me is how all Zelda asks you do you really remember me, but that's my own opinion. This game has amazing music, absolutely beautiful graphics/stunning visuals. I love how all 120 shrines (plus 4 with the dlc) are all unique in their own way, to were even the tests of strength are different since one you have to go behind stone pillars and a different one you have to use cryoris or magnesis.The game is so fun you don't notice how much the developers put into this game unless you've finished every shrine done all 900 korok puzzles gotten all the memories and all the side quests. You can even surf with your Shield! I personally love the combat since you can use so many different arrows there are 3 different types of weapons one handed, spears and two handed weapons which each having different charged attacks.To wrap this up the experience I had with this game was amazing and my favorite game of 2017.… Expand
  66. Sunfalk
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    I think breath of the wild was one of the best zelda game, WAY BETTER THAN Mario odyssey. I had a Very good over 300H of fun!!
  67. IlCyborg
    Jul 16, 2018
    10
    Not the perfect game,but very close. The story is refreshing an feels new compared to classic Zelda games. The world feels HUGE and every view is breathtaking, Graphics are nice and colorful. Characters are funny and interesting, bosses are challenging but fair... 10/10
  68. Helios980
    Jul 17, 2018
    10
    It`s really awe-inspiring how good this game is. Breath of the Wild`s modus operandi is using simple tools to accomplish tasks, and boy, does it work. The revolutionary engine allows for players to create their own creative solutions to puzzles, and the game gives the player the tools necessary to really explore the massive world. Breath of the Wild`s Hyrule is so vast that it trulyIt`s really awe-inspiring how good this game is. Breath of the Wild`s modus operandi is using simple tools to accomplish tasks, and boy, does it work. The revolutionary engine allows for players to create their own creative solutions to puzzles, and the game gives the player the tools necessary to really explore the massive world. Breath of the Wild`s Hyrule is so vast that it truly deserves the title of "nearly infinite". The size of the world isn`t the only thing Breath of the Wild has going for it, though; the puzzles are stimulating, the combat is thrilling (and allows for innovation on the part of the player), the art style is gorgeous, and the voice acting is spotless. Without a doubt, this is the best singleplayer game I have ever played, and possibly will ever play.… Expand
  69. Detorded
    Aug 1, 2018
    9
    This game is an absolute masterpiece. I don't need to tell you to buy this game if you have a Switch, because chances are you already have. However if for some absurd reason you own a Switch and don't have this game, you may find this review helpful. This is by far the most ambitious game Nintendo has ever created in my opinion. I was never into Zelda games before this, however this gameThis game is an absolute masterpiece. I don't need to tell you to buy this game if you have a Switch, because chances are you already have. However if for some absurd reason you own a Switch and don't have this game, you may find this review helpful. This is by far the most ambitious game Nintendo has ever created in my opinion. I was never into Zelda games before this, however this game is so vastly different than its predecessors that you don't need to be a Zelda fan to enjoy it. I'd place this game closer to an Elder Scrolls title than an actual Zelda game. At its core, this game strives on exploration. The map is gigantic and diverse, as each section of the map covers a different kind of climate region. You can scale tall and snowy mountains, to a blazing hot volcano, to peaceful forests and even harsh deserts. It is certainly difficult to get bored while sightseeing throughout Hyrule. The main story is very flexible as you can take it at your own pace and do it in whichever order you want, the side quests aren't as amazing as everything else as they are mainly mere fetch quests, however there are a few of them which still find a way to engage the player. For example, this game relies heavily on puzzles. If you dislike puzzles in games, you're in for a rough patch. Almost every dungeon consists of puzzles (whether that be extremely easy ones or more challenging ones). This game certainly doesn't hold back, and once you leave the Great Plateau (starting area) you're practically on your own. You can be one-shot by enemies and your low stamina can either drown you or send you falling off a mountain. You are on your own in the wild and you need to rely on pure skill to progress and become stronger. While the main story is incredibly fun in regards to the four divine beasts, the overall plot falls a bit short. It's not that interesting and there are many other games that top it if you're looking for a good story. However I think the developers knew BOTW's core wasn't aligned with story, but exploration and freedom; I can tell you they nailed it. There are other minor flaws with this game but the positives definitely outweigh the negatives. This is currently the best game on the Switch.… Expand
  70. Yay_Von
    Aug 9, 2018
    10
    I just can't believe how good of a game it is. I had to think a lot to find something to criticize about this game. This game is almost perfect, but it would have if you could choose the color of Link's skin. What are you, RACIST? In South Park Fractured but Whole, you had that option. I'm a really nice guy (ahem* who isn't racist ahem*) so instead of a 0, ill give ya a 10.
  71. dor8
    Aug 19, 2018
    10
    This is a magnificent game in The Legend Of Zelda Series,so you should get this game it's worth it.
  72. KevinKretsch
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    It’s one of the best games in Nintendo Switch, if u buy the Switch it’s necessary to have this game, it’s simply amazing and recommended.
    One of the best games in history!
  73. 6oni
    Oct 14, 2018
    8
    d bst zelda in years ,
    gud fisics!!, but it lacks a variety of scenarios nd enemies, d wepons r broken if you look at them
    nd d amiibos make me cry
  74. HaroldoRM
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    the game is sensational. good graphics and great gameplay, much to explore in the game, one of the best games in the franchise, fun guaranteed.
  75. Skptkit
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Lives up to the hype, honestly. It's not perfect but it is something new and novel in a stale gaming culture. BOTW is a historical moment in gaming history.
  76. Oniiichan
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Это моя любимая игра. Не смотря на то, что в России позорно играть в игры без ультра реалистичного графона, я умудрился приобрести свитч и поиграть в ботву. В этой игре есть:
    -большой открытый мир который интересно исследовать
    -интересные головоломки,завязанные на играх с физикой -Хороший лор(не путать с сюжетом, хотя он здесь не настолько плох, как о нем говорят) -восхитительно красивый    Это моя любимая игра. Не смотря на то, что в России позорно играть в игры без ультра реалистичного графона, я умудрился приобрести свитч и поиграть в ботву. В этой игре есть:
    -большой открытый мир который интересно исследовать
    -интересные головоломки,завязанные на играх с физикой
    -Хороший лор(не путать с сюжетом, хотя он здесь не настолько плох, как о нем говорят)
    -восхитительно красивый визуальный стиль
    -довольно интересная боевка
    -песочница
    -куча проработанных мелочей
    Все это создаёт по настоящему интересную игру.    … Expand
  77. Camer6
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Es un juego que posiblemente se recordara dentro de 20 años, al igual que recordamos ocarina of time, muy buen mundo abierto, exploración, jugabilidad y si has jugado a los zeldas anteriores no dejaras de encontrar referencias, a mi gusto el mejor zelda hasta la fecha y una obra maestra que nadie debería perderse.
  78. coolwali
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Some of the puzzles, boss fights and combat are quite disappointing. But the unparalleled level of freedom and creativity the player has overrides most issues. This is one of those rare games that constantly makes you go "You can do that".
  79. Robert2
    May 29, 2020
    10
    There is not much that I can say about this game that hasn’t been said. It was my first Zelda game and I didn’t like it at first. I played until the first divine beast then put it down for a year because I thought it was too difficult and not fun. Later I tried again and now it’s my favorite switch game. Who knew using a shield and parrying would actually make the combat fun because untilThere is not much that I can say about this game that hasn’t been said. It was my first Zelda game and I didn’t like it at first. I played until the first divine beast then put it down for a year because I thought it was too difficult and not fun. Later I tried again and now it’s my favorite switch game. Who knew using a shield and parrying would actually make the combat fun because until after I repicked up the game I didn’t know about those things. I had a great experience with it and I loved the dlc I too. It’s probably my favorite game ever made and I’m looking forward to playing more Zelda and the sequel to botw whenever it comes out.… Expand
  80. LKN
    Dec 27, 2018
    10
    I thought the memories, graphics, music, were all really good
    There were only a handful of enemies, and the game overall felt really sand-boxy and empty.
    Also, the side quests weren't too memorable,
  81. ToadieTo
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    An amazing game and one of the best in the franchise. It's a revolution in the zelda series.
  82. mikesuper666
    May 28, 2021
    9
    amazing game, nice graphics, controls, envoriment, really a best of games ever game I played in most time
  83. DJKrimson
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    By far the most fun I've ever had in a game. A must play for any human being.
  84. ThBBoy
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    El mejor Sandbox de la generación, simplemente. Por ponerle una pega, argumentalmente y en cuanto a narrativa, es muy flojo, pero el resto (exploración, mapa, etc) es tan bueno, que no desmerece el resultado final.
  85. Robbinsfam
    Jul 22, 2020
    9
    Just play it, it is of the utmost quality. Very possibly the best game nintendo has ever released
  86. Logan_51Rus
    Aug 4, 2020
    10
    По-настоящему уникальное приключение, в своём роде: захватывающее, местами очень трогательное, пробуждающее в тебе тот самый дух авантюризма.
    Это первая Зельда, в которую мне довелось поиграть. Наслушавшись хвалебных отзывов и купив приставку с игрой, мои ожидания от этого проекта были абсолютно космическими. В первые часы, мне подумалось: "Довольно неплохо: милая рисованная графика,    По-настоящему уникальное приключение, в своём роде: захватывающее, местами очень трогательное, пробуждающее в тебе тот самый дух авантюризма.
    Это первая Зельда, в которую мне довелось поиграть. Наслушавшись хвалебных отзывов и купив приставку с игрой, мои ожидания от этого проекта были абсолютно космическими. В первые часы, мне подумалось: "Довольно неплохо: милая рисованная графика, разнообразный мир, но, в целом пока ничего особенного." Но, поиграв чуть больше...
    Возможность готовить себе еду (и эта возможность нужна не для галочки), полнейшая свобода действий (пойти к боссу сразу же после прохождения туториала-это просто нечто), на первый взгляд простенькая, но если разобраться отменная боевая система, детально проработанный лор в игре (сюжет подаётся через воспоминания, диалоги, и окружение), и многое другое делает игру, пожалуй, одной из лучших в своем жанре.
    10/10    … Expand
  87. Electric_Thunde
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    it's one of the best games i ever played;big world;big adventures;a world maded for exploring it this game is unforgetable
  88. lazy_vortex
    Jul 6, 2020
    9
    A lot of fun and experiments. Very interesting to explore the world, but communication with other characters and main story are not very Zeldish. But I have hundreds of good hours.
  89. programmerr47
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    I liked the game a lot. It was my first Zelda, but I fully understand that things, that were made in this game, was completely new for entire franchise (like fully open world). The combination of really funny sandbox and interesting dungeons make game terrific.

    There was only one drawback, but it completely my feeling: it is a soundtrack during the game. But as I sad I just my opinion.    I liked the game a lot. It was my first Zelda, but I fully understand that things, that were made in this game, was completely new for entire franchise (like fully open world). The combination of really funny sandbox and interesting dungeons make game terrific.

    There was only one drawback, but it completely my feeling: it is a soundtrack during the game. But as I sad I just my opinion. The game itself is really good!    … Expand
  90. Xelbart
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    Revolutionary, it is just only the perfection. It shows how an openworld game should be. Hours and hours of adventure and amusement. You should discover its secrets by yourself
  91. MeatBox
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    Just walking through the map makes me feel like crying. 10/10 wish I could play it for the first time again.
  92. Jack_R
    Jun 16, 2019
    10
    There isn't much to say really. Perfect graphics, perfect music, perfect gameplay and a perfect story.
  93. tudor_vanilla
    Jun 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was my first ever Zelda game. Man did I made a good decision starting with this one ! The open-world letting you explore the world and go wherever you want is so amazing. The mini-bosses in the world are unexpected and rewarding after you beat them for the first time. The ''dungeons'' in this game aren't as big as in other Zelda games(at least that's what i've heard), but they are still a good puzzle with a pretty hard boss-fight at the end. I think that the ending is the single worse part in the game. Ganon could've been more than 4 blights summed all in one and he wasn't even that hard. But i will still give it a ten for the insanely huge open-world and tone of side-quests/shrines/any beside the main quest distraction that was fun.… Expand
  94. Tenebrious
    Jun 24, 2019
    10
    el mejor zelda que eh jugado ojala para la siguiente entrega eliminen eso de que las armas se rompan eso es molesto
  95. Radioactivedude
    May 21, 2021
    10
    I have played this game a year ago or so and I cannot add anything to what was already said. It really is a grand master piece. The open world, the freedom to write the story as you want to hear it....mechanics, gameplay. Absolute superb. In the day maybe I would have given it a 9, some issue I would have had. But when I think back of a game a played +1 year and can't remember any problem,I have played this game a year ago or so and I cannot add anything to what was already said. It really is a grand master piece. The open world, the freedom to write the story as you want to hear it....mechanics, gameplay. Absolute superb. In the day maybe I would have given it a 9, some issue I would have had. But when I think back of a game a played +1 year and can't remember any problem, issue, etc. then it was me being bad at the time. So 10 it is.… Expand
  96. Silver13
    Jul 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Todas las horas que se dieron en este juego fueron increíbles, no solo por la historia y misiones principales, sino también por la cantidad de elementos, detalles, ambientaciones que hay, incluso las pequeñas masmorras (santuarios), no importan los gráficos con todo el nivel artístico del mundo por explorar.… Expand
  97. Ben3033
    Jun 4, 2022
    9
    One of the best open world games you can play. The world is extremely fun to explore and the game quite literally allows you do to whatever you please.
  98. gusigaga
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Технология: BOW не самая технологичная игра, хотя и выполнена на очень хорошем уровне. Есть малозаметные просадки FPS. Как мне показалось, игре немного не хватает сглаживания моделей.

    Артдирекшен: Самое важное в ней это артдирекшен. Мир игры превосходно стилизован, персонажы вышли на новый виток многолетнего развития, саунд сохраняет традиции серии, но привносит больше объема и    Технология: BOW не самая технологичная игра, хотя и выполнена на очень хорошем уровне. Есть малозаметные просадки FPS. Как мне показалось, игре немного не хватает сглаживания моделей.

    Артдирекшен: Самое важное в ней это артдирекшен. Мир игры превосходно стилизован, персонажы вышли на новый виток многолетнего развития, саунд сохраняет традиции серии, но привносит больше объема и нарратива.

    Сюжет: Сюжет традиционно прост и понятен. Увлекательная сказка для детей и взрослых.

    Мое отношение: BOW останется в истории как одна из самых лучших частей великой игровой серии.    … Expand
  99. JT0718
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I want to make this clear to whoever is reading this review right now. This game is not perfect, but that’s ok because no game will ever be. What this game has accomplished is simply amazing. Nintendo finally took a shot at an open world game, with the genre being as popular as it is, and blew us away with their first go. (Spoilers from here on out)

    PROS- Traveling throughout the world in Breath of the Wild (BOTW) is the most fantastic part of the game. You have so many options as you are traveling. You can surf down massive cliffs and snow mountains for a blistering way to get to places. Climb up mountains anywhere to get a good view on the landscape, plan where to go next and paraglide over their. If you want to get to an area quickly you can take a horse, or if you completed the DLC a motorcycle. If your in the desert you can use a seal to take you across it quickly. This game provides options when traveling throughout the world witch plays in part why it’s so fun to explore. The other reason this game is so enticing is their is something around every corner. Their are 4 divine beast, 120 shrines, 900 korok seeds, and many side quest and mini games. So while the world is massive their is always something to see or do. The world is most enjoyed when you take your time with the game. Both me and one of my friend got the game around the same time as each other my friend tried to collect everything in the game before beating Calamity Ganon, including all 900 korok seeds. By the end of the game he had put just about 300 hours in to it. He was completely burned out and hated the game for it. This is not the game where completing it 100% completion will be fun in a short period of time. I have had the game for about 1.5 years now and still play it because I don’t do the little at at once. I beat the game a couple months after I got it and completed all the main stuff along with it like, freed all dive beast, got the master sword, found all the memories, and beat the DLC. After I defeated Ganon I still wanted to explore the world and see what I could find. I still only have about 250 korok seeds and finally finished all the shrines but I’m till even to this day having fun exploring the world. I constantly come back and find new things. I stumbled upon a beautiful dragon for the first time and was blown away. Found full towns after beating Ganon and still have fun finding korok’s around every corner. Some of the best moments I have ever had in gaming are from stumbling into stuff naturally from this game. BOTW does this better than any game I have played yet.

    Cons- It’s interesting because what this game achieves so well make the shortcomings seem like more of a misstep than it normally would be. The voice acting in many ways is just average, which really surprised me since this is the first time there are voice actors in a Zelda game that both Nintendo and the voice actors didn’t go for perfection. In many of the cutscene it seemed like they were took only a couple times. The Divine Beast are very interesting and unique concept the first couple you do but later on I realized they were extremely short and boring compared to past Zelda dungeons. They also have exactly the same boring interior look for each dungeon and shrine. Again, previous Zelda dungeons where much more creative and interesting than these and if one thing gets changed in the sequel I hope it would be this. Most of the other problem I had were small. The music in this game is perfect for what the game is supposed to be, but for a more personal problem I miss the bombastic Hyrule Field music or the optimistic Great Sea theme. Again this is not a problem for the game but a personal one. The durability system is almost great for the ability to keep you on your toes at all times but I would like if you got a couple more hits out of each weapon, so instead that would make players be more aggressive instead of being cautious about breaking weapons. The menu system works ok but I still often find myself stumbling around in it. Also I didn’t like how you can only hold 5 items at a time; I would like to be able to hold more.

    In conclusion, this game is fantastic and I would recommend it to anyone who has any interest in it. This is probably my favorite game of all time, mainly because I have had so many memorable moments from it and I can call my adventures in the game my own. This game got me back into video games and I really appreciate it for that. Yes, the game does have flaws just like every other game ever will, but here hoping the recently announced direct sequel can fix some of those problem, retain what’s great about this game, and come up with creative ideas and story to make it unique from its predecessor.    … Expand
  100. Manzanetti
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Great game overall, but didn't get the hype around it. Expected more from the soundtrack and the combat system. The worldbuilding is amazing. Solid game overall.
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#1 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#1 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#1 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 106 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 109
  3. Negative: 0 out of 109
  1. GameGrin
    Dec 12, 2017
    100
    Where it takes mechanics from others in the industry, it improves upon them; where it introduces new ones, you slap your forehead in amazement that it hasn’t been done before. Breath of the Wild is development done right, and damn near the best game you’ll play all year.
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  2. Wired UK
    Aug 30, 2017
    100
    Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece.
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  3. Games Master UK
    May 19, 2017
    96
    Up there with the finest Zelda games, Breath of the Wild is bold, liberating, and utterly astonishing. [Apr 2017, p.60]
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