The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Jorgesoman
    Dec 31, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TLOZ: Breath of the Wild es, en primera estancia, un juego precioso. El primer plano del exterior nos muestra un mundo cuidado, con mucha vida en él. A lo largo del juego vemos seres de todo tipo, desde pequeños roedores inofensivos hasta monstruos tremendamente hostiles. Las civilizaciones dejan ver sus culturas, su arquitectura y su historia sin resultar pedante o sin que sature al jugador medio. Te gusta pasear por ese mundo, ir con calma por sus distintos ecosistemas. Precioso.
    La jugabilidad del juego se apoya en tres pilares fundamentales:
    El ritmo calmado del juego debido a las distancias y a la cantidad de cosas por hacer.
    La adaptación de Link a las situaciones y diversas etapas del juego.
    La exploración del medio como fin en sí mismo.
    Estos tres factores explican el reparto de santuario por todo el mapa, que se descubren a través de exploración. Estos dan recompensas de muchos tipos, así como vida, estamina o equipación. Con estas mejoras, se te permite una mejor exploración, encontrando más santuarios y etcétera. Estas armas son volátiles, es decir, se rompen eventualmente. Por lo tanto, esta situación provoca dos de estos pilares:
    Saber escoger el arma en cada momento para su mayor durabilidad (adaptación).
    Al romper las armas necesitas buscar otras por el mapa (exploración).
    Esta dinámica del juego es simplemente perfecta, ya que unas acciones provocan otras necesidades, y que impulsan a su vez otras acciones. Es, sin más, un círculo perfecto.
    La narrativa es la parte más floja del juego, pero sólida al mismo tiempo. Breath of the Wild presenta a un protagonista sin recuerdos de su otra vida, que va encontrando por Hyrule, volviendo al pilar de la exploración. A medida que encuentra fragmentos de su memoria, la historia se nos va revelando. Y entonces, vemos claramente que el juego trata de Zelda y no de Link. En este juego, Zelda es un personaje muy bien desarrollado, a través del punto de vista de nuestro avatar, de nosotros. Se presenta como una persona insegura, a la sombra de un héroe capaz de todo. Ella, la supuesta elegida, no puede parar a Ganon. Es una decepción y una vergüenza para su padre y para todo el reino. Pero ella está luchando desde hace cien años y Link fue derrotado. Quizás hubiese estado mejor que la historia sucediese a tiempo real y no en un flashback. Pero no está del todo mal. Le permite a los jugadores que quieran jugar hacerlo sin preámbulos.
    En deifinitiva, estamos ante uno de los mejores juegos del año, técnicamente impecable, con una jugabilidad, aunque no innovadora, sí fresca para la saga, con un mapa basado en la exploración sin límites. Y una historia aceptable para no dedicar sus esfuerzos en ella.    … Expand
  2. JoelGro
    Jun 2, 2018
    10
    Es un juegazo, es hermoso el arte, la musica, la historia, las mecanicas de juego, es uno de los mejores juegos que he jugado, como todo buen zelda lo es
  3. GollyJeeWizz
    Mar 26, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In a nutshell, this game is for adventurers and those who love to explore. The game rewards those who explores every nook and cranny of the world, and if you're not a skilled player, punishes you for not doing so. I say those who do so are rewarded, and those who do not are punished because the way you find your stamina vessels and heart containers are by exploring and completing Shrines that are littered throughout the massive game world. From obvious locations, such as at ground level in random places, to the top of the Twin Peaks. Some are easy to complete, and others will have you scrambling the internet to figure out how to complete them. There are still Shrines in earlier parts of the game I doubt I will ever complete, either because they are incredibly annoying, or simply because I don't have the patience to search every nook and cranny of the world.

    There are over 900 Korok seeds around the world you can use to expand your inventory. These are incredibly precious, as inventory space is hard to come by due to the new breakable equipment mechanic. There are 120 possible Shrines to explore as you make your way around the game world. There are a ton of side quests that will yield extra rupees, gems, and other items. There are treasure chests placed all throughout the world in those places you don't think to look at while playing a video game, such as at the bottom of a pond, or in a cave behind a destructible wall. Needless to say there is enough to do in this world to keep you busy. There are those who have put in 100+ hours into the game who have yet to make it to their first Divine Beast. I've even read about individuals with 500 hours into the game who has yet to finish off and destroy Calamity Ganon. We'll return to that later.

    However, with that being said, the story is just as bad as the exploration is good. There's not much that is fleshed out, and what little story we do get in BOTW becomes predictable. You start out waking up from a 100 year nap and found out Calamity Ganon is on the loose and terrorizing the world. You meet up with the last King of Hyrule, and while you are finding all this out the only thing comes into mind is how amazing this adventure is going to be. Unfortunately, all that type is short lived. You learn how to glide after doing the tutorial island, and from there you are told you need to find the four Divine Beasts, as they are the secret to weakening Calamity Ganon so he can be defeated. In fact, skilled players can completely ignore this and go straight to Calamity Ganon, and the main story is over as quickly as it begins.

    Without question, BOTW is the best exploration and adventure simulator that has ever been made, but lacks the character of previous Zelda games.    … Expand
  4. DiegoGamerX
    Jan 3, 2018
    10
    SUPER JUEGAZO. Es uno de los mejores zeldas, se pelea super parejo con Ocarina of time pero lo importante es si es bueno o no, y si, es super bueno
  5. Shadlee
    Mar 4, 2021
    10
    a game that defines that Graphics and next gen don't matter as long as there's structure. This game is the perfect example. Go play it.
  6. Adubis27
    Mar 19, 2018
    10
    This game is so unbelievably good! I just made a Metacritic account and I decided that this was the first game I had to praise, it's nearly flawless. Well deserved GOTY award. 100/100
  7. Samuel6710
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    Do I even need to explain why 10/10? This game...is ridiculously good. The immersion is just mind blowing, even though that was the goal for most Zelda games, and being on the go? Nintendo is perfecting their work once again. One of the problems I have with the game is the controls are somewhat slippery. I couldn't move to easily some of the time and it was quite annoying, but I moved pastDo I even need to explain why 10/10? This game...is ridiculously good. The immersion is just mind blowing, even though that was the goal for most Zelda games, and being on the go? Nintendo is perfecting their work once again. One of the problems I have with the game is the controls are somewhat slippery. I couldn't move to easily some of the time and it was quite annoying, but I moved past that. The game is just...MIND BLOWING! The Z-targeting feature is smooth and perfected, the world is so rich in content, the dungeons while few, are incredibly designed, the atmospheric music is crisp and beautiful, the runes are extremely fun to mess around with, the physics are amazingly made, and the game in itself feels...like 98.5% perfect! If you want a switch or a WiiU, than you most likely want The Legend of Zelda, Breath of the Wild.… Expand
  8. MarioLuigi0404
    Jan 6, 2018
    10
    Wonderful game. Very good graphics, if you enjoy the cell-shaded look. Full of content, maybe a bit much. (900 korok seeds) Great story, and excellent gameplay. Amazing soundtrack, but it should have had more songs from previous Zelda games. If you ever find yourself bored, you can try fighting a Lionel or Hinox just for fun. The DLC adds even more content, and is a very fun challenge ifWonderful game. Very good graphics, if you enjoy the cell-shaded look. Full of content, maybe a bit much. (900 korok seeds) Great story, and excellent gameplay. Amazing soundtrack, but it should have had more songs from previous Zelda games. If you ever find yourself bored, you can try fighting a Lionel or Hinox just for fun. The DLC adds even more content, and is a very fun challenge if you are up for it.… Expand
  9. swissjm
    Feb 27, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Breath of the Wild is a strong entry in the Zelda series. The open world aspect of the game is refreshing and mixes up the formula of past 3D Zelda titles, as well as takes the series back to it's roots. The fact that you can go anywhere and do anything gives you an immense sense of freedom and encourages exploration. You can literally climb any surface, swim any river, and reach anything you see in the distance. You can even go straight to the final boss fight without accomplishing anything else in the game. The "tutorial" part of the game on the Great Plataea is extremely well done. The player is given a taste of what adventuring in Hyrule really feels like and sets the player up to succeed with tasks and challenges that flow very well in the narrative and doesn't feel like a tutorial in itself.
    Where the game falters is that the scope of Hyrule is so vast that the story is left wanting. Nintendo is first and foremost about game play (and this game plays extremely well), but you never bond with any of the characters outside of Zelda. There is no character development or any relational bond with anyone other than Zelda. There is so much time spent in game exploring and discovering new areas that if there's not a relational component to the story and characters to keep you engaged, then the main story is easily pushed to the side. I like how we are taken along an adventure with Link as he recovers his memories. We discover bits of his past along the way until we have a clear picture of what happened 100 years ago. But that's just it. The champions that Link knew 100 years ago are gone. Zelda is gone. We don't go through this adventure with anyone by our side. We have no one to latch on to and to grow with. The champion descendants found in each location play no part in the end. They are simply there and then have no relevance, with the former champions (who we have never interacted with) are shoe-horned back in. In the end the final confrontation with Ganon doesn't hold a lot of weight because we aren't fighting for people we care about. There's no one that we can latch onto, that we grew with, who we want to save. It's only Zelda (who we never spend game time with).
    My other issue with the game is there seems to be missing a Zelda charm seen from other 3D entries. Not having unique, puzzle solving dungeons leaves a huge void. The four divine beasts were short and quiet generic. The bosses for each divine beast were boring as well. They were all variations of a phantom Ganon. The shrines scattered across Hyrule didn't scratch the dungeon itch either. A lot of them were very similar. Again, these elements took a back seat to exploration and the vastness of Hyrule. Story-wise it would have made sense for there to have been dungeons. Ganon had 100 years to build up his forces. There could easily have been "dungeons" throughout Hyrule were Link needed to defeat Ganon's generals and lieutenants.
    Over-all this game is a solid Legend of Zelda title and did a lot to mix things up for the better. It's by no means perfect and suffers on the story-side. The exploration and game play are excellent and I immensely enjoyed each of the 165 hours I put into this game.    … Expand
  10. lpagno
    Jan 11, 2018
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played.
    The open-world is enormous, there are tons of side quests, world's design is fantastic and gameplay is perfect.
  11. EdgarEM
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    Una experiencia de totalmente unica donde te adentras a investigar cada parte de este bastisimo mundo en el cual la historia contada es excelente y muy bien establecida, lo suficiente para sentirte identificado con alguno de os tantos personajes. El apartado grafico es una maravilla tomando en cuenta la potencia de la consola y lo que esta ha logrado hacer, su banda sonora es envolvente yUna experiencia de totalmente unica donde te adentras a investigar cada parte de este bastisimo mundo en el cual la historia contada es excelente y muy bien establecida, lo suficiente para sentirte identificado con alguno de os tantos personajes. El apartado grafico es una maravilla tomando en cuenta la potencia de la consola y lo que esta ha logrado hacer, su banda sonora es envolvente y sin duda algo que muchos suelen pasar por alto son las fisicas, este juego cuenta con unas de las mejores fisicas que podemos encontrar en juegos de esta generacion y que nos podria tomar horas de entretenimientos solamente jugando con ellas y descubriendolas. Este juego es sin duda una de las principales razones o quiza la principal por la que puedes adquirir una Nintendo Switch sin olvidar que tambien puedes disfrutarlo en la Nintendo Wii U, donde la experiencia es igual de disfrutable pero sin la portabilidad.… Expand
  12. Beaubro8
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    I got this game on launch day and i recently finished it 100% and I loved every second. While the DLC was slightly underwhelming, I still found them hard. All of the Devine Beasts, Shrines, and Koroks felt unique and well hidden/put together. I don't want to give any spoilers away, but if you've ever played a game and enjoyed it Breath of the Wild is so worth picking up.
  13. memelord1234567
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. best gamer ever. the graphics are amazing, best overworld ever, story is awsome, some of the things like durability is not that much of a worry once you get the master sword, and the stamina bar might be a problem for some people but there is a glich to get infinite or run infinitely or you can get more with spirit orbs.… Expand
  14. GameCompleters
    Jan 14, 2018
    10
    One of the top 3 games I have ever played in my life. Everything about this game is great, the Divine beasts and Shrines are some of the best parts. The 4 Divine Beasts can be beaten in any order and are so much fun, these challenges can be hard if you do not have good enough weapons.

    Shrines are orange glowing cave kind of things which are different inside every time. There are many    One of the top 3 games I have ever played in my life. Everything about this game is great, the Divine beasts and Shrines are some of the best parts. The 4 Divine Beasts can be beaten in any order and are so much fun, these challenges can be hard if you do not have good enough weapons.

    Shrines are orange glowing cave kind of things which are different inside every time. There are many over the beautiful open-world. Shrines have very fun and sometimes challenging puzzles inside which 2 Minutes to 20 minutes to complete. Every Shrine you complete gives you a point (which i forgot what there called) and when you get 4 can turn it into another health heart or turn into more stamina.

    This game looks great on the Nintendo Switch both Docked and Handheld.
    I highly recommend this game to anyone and is worth buying the Nintendo Switch just for this game. After playing this game and writing this review i can think of nothing which is bad about this incredible game. This game deserves 10/10    … Expand
  15. Abelardo78
    Feb 5, 2018
    10
    El mejor juego de la nintendo switch, del 2017, y de la década por siempre quedara en el altar de los mejores juegos de la historia
  16. ttoraddora
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    With past successes like Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time and Wind Waker I thought no way could they make a new game in the Zelda series to top those. Boy, was I wrong! This game turned the series on its head and reinvented the whole formula and I couldn't be happier! This game is perfection.
  17. danathayde
    Dec 3, 2021
    10
    Greatest video game of all time. It`s that simple.

    The sense of discovery, exploration, freedom, is not matched by any other game. The first and only true open world of the decade, where every corner holds it`s secrets. Where the player`s curiosity is the only thing the game make use to get you to interesting places (not points of interest on the map, like any other open world games).    Greatest video game of all time. It`s that simple.

    The sense of discovery, exploration, freedom, is not matched by any other game. The first and only true open world of the decade, where every corner holds it`s secrets. Where the player`s curiosity is the only thing the game make use to get you to interesting places (not points of interest on the map, like any other open world games). It`s a true masterpiece, and a lesson to the industry.    … Expand
  18. naiper
    Jun 24, 2020
    8
    The battle is not so good and the weapon system is awful. The short temple can't make me dive into the game, I really don't have feelings running around without a specific goal.
  19. Lucasfal
    Feb 2, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing,great gameplay,art style,combat.Only downside is the story,the story is decent at best
  20. XWhiteWO1fX
    Jan 22, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:
    - One of the best LoZ experiences since OoT. Truly feels like an epic LoZ filled with an meaningful final battle and a silent but realatable protagonist
    -Never feels boring even after multiple plays. Will keep coming back regardless of the amount of times I play this game
    -Open-World aspect and combat system is perfected from the previous games and honed by Nintendo's greatest minds.
    -Characters are well designed and graphics capture an uplifting but dramatic feel.
    -Portability is perfected and the multiple wells to play feel like an epic well tuned adventure.
    -Story is one of the best and the lore is one of the most honed in any LoT game.
    -Can say with 95 percent certainly comparable to OoT!
    -Starting area and ending zone are well designed.
    Cons
    -Lack of meaningful characters,dialogue, and actions the main protagonist performs. LoZ boasts a plot happening spoilers 100 years after evils's attack. Characters you meet(NPCs) offer virtually no backstory to the events in the kingdom and the overall timeline this is taking place. LoZ fans know three alt realities were created with the aftermath of OoT. This game doesn't offer any clear cut which is a pro but a con to the timeline established in Hyrule Historia.
    -With the lack of meaningful characters come a relative lack of importance of completing the game. No point in completing a game with the big evil not moving anywhere or affecting the landcape.

    Verdict
    LoT is a proud addition to the series! It rivals the dominion established by OoT and TP on it's open world ecosystem! The protagonist is relatable and impactful. Characters lack true meaning to the story.
    Recommendations
    I would wait till the DLC expansions drop. I would buy a Nintendo Switch around later this year as this game still has several bugs and issues.
    This game deserves a solid 8.5/10!
    Any questions or concerns please leave comments and enjoy your day.    … Expand
  21. TheInfernoSuper
    Jan 22, 2018
    10
    I haven't played any other Zelda games before, but I can say that this is definitely one of the best Zelda Game ever made, it is different from all of the other Zelda games I've seen and caught my eye the second I heard about it. MUST BUY. MUST PLAY.
  22. DatoReviews
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    I have played every single zelda game and this one has to be one of the best if not even THE best!
    This pure mastierpiece is simply magical. Please buy it right now if you own a Wii U or a switch.
  23. iPuuhapete
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    I have never played a Zelda game before. I didn't like the concept of Zelda games. After much hype I wanted to try this one out and I almost quit playing after an hour or two of gameplay. I'm glad I didn't. After an hour or so more I was hooked and had to play more than 50 hours.
    One of the best games I have played.
    I highly recommend this game even to people who haven't been into Zelda    I have never played a Zelda game before. I didn't like the concept of Zelda games. After much hype I wanted to try this one out and I almost quit playing after an hour or two of gameplay. I'm glad I didn't. After an hour or so more I was hooked and had to play more than 50 hours.
    One of the best games I have played.
    I highly recommend this game even to people who haven't been into Zelda games before.    … Expand
  24. Juachofu
    Jan 28, 2018
    10
    I love the graphics and the details in the game. Look around and you will see Goblins chasing around deers and boors. I also like how you can use special skills using items in the Sheikah stone.
  25. Daevio
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece. It was the first game I have played on the Nintendo Switch. Can't wait for the sequel!
  26. Superbrains
    Jan 30, 2018
    10
    This is the best game I’ve ever played in my life. I would buy 2 switches just to play this game. Great story, not much of a soundtrack but the songs it does have are all good. The divine beasts feel just like a regular zelda dungeon. But the best thing about this game is it’s vast open world. I’m a huge fan of open world games and this one is the best without a doubt. This game is worthThis is the best game I’ve ever played in my life. I would buy 2 switches just to play this game. Great story, not much of a soundtrack but the songs it does have are all good. The divine beasts feel just like a regular zelda dungeon. But the best thing about this game is it’s vast open world. I’m a huge fan of open world games and this one is the best without a doubt. This game is worth buying a switch for on its own for. If I had to choose one game to play for the rest of eternity it would be this one. This is Nintendo’s finest work.… Expand
  27. WellTaco
    Mar 2, 2018
    10
    This game is the greatest game on the switch this the best game in the series it deserve a 10 out of 10 it deserves best game of 2017 if you have a switch then buy this game.
  28. brendo214
    May 21, 2019
    8
    This is easily the most refined Legend of Zelda game of all time, and probably the one that will stand up the best over time.
  29. funnelcakemylad
    Feb 3, 2018
    9
    This is a very solid game in the franchise. It takes a way different approach than other Zelda games, and it succeeded at this new idea. The game has one of the best narratives I have ever seen in my years of gaming, which is saying something. It also tops it off with likable characters with different personalities. This game also holds my favorite Princess Zelda in all of the games. ThisThis is a very solid game in the franchise. It takes a way different approach than other Zelda games, and it succeeded at this new idea. The game has one of the best narratives I have ever seen in my years of gaming, which is saying something. It also tops it off with likable characters with different personalities. This game also holds my favorite Princess Zelda in all of the games. This game may be challenging, the Divine Beasts may be pretty annoying, and the true ending may be a bit anticlimactic. But this is overall a very great game that is very fun to play.… Expand
  30. 454leefryblend
    Feb 7, 2018
    10
    If you wanna pick a Switch, the first game you'll need to have is this one: fun, fresh and makes you want to keep playing non-stop
  31. UchihaBawb
    Feb 22, 2018
    10
    A game to get lost in. A world so deep in life and character that it has you thinking, will anything ever top this?
    I'm 32, coming 33 this year and I often look back over games I've played, especially from my childhood and a few stunners crop to mind; Shadow of the Colossus (when it first released); Zelda Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask too; Final Fantasy 7 and 9 and also Half Life 2 to    A game to get lost in. A world so deep in life and character that it has you thinking, will anything ever top this?
    I'm 32, coming 33 this year and I often look back over games I've played, especially from my childhood and a few stunners crop to mind; Shadow of the Colossus (when it first released); Zelda Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask too; Final Fantasy 7 and 9 and also Half Life 2 to name a few. When thinking about these games, I tend to wonder if anything will come out that will match the enjoyment and memories those games gave me. I was probably one of a minority that do not want a Half Life 3 release because, although it would likely fit the story, will it ever live up to my expectation? My thoughts on this have changed after playing Breath of the Wild.
    Now Nintendo and Valve are two very different companies, that's for sure however Nintendo have now set the bar on revisiting a title and bringing it to the new generation (see Super Mario Odyssey); with Breath of the Wild they pretty much give the player full control over how events occur and take place in the world of Hyrule, until a Blood Moon rises (more on this later).
    The mechanics of the game are outstanding and made simple that your casual gamer can jump in and out of the game and boss it without the need for 20 minutes or more to ease themselves back in.
    Crafting is not a big part of this game; you won't be required to make up swords, shields, armour or bows however you will have to eat. In comes the foraging aspect of the game and this is handled so well and appears like minor achievements throughout that you find yourself continually on the hunt for more ingredients or animals to make some exotic recipes to be rewarded with a happy little tune when you create a handy meal.
    I've played many an open world game and one thing I could never understand as I worked my way through the game was, when returning to an area, why were the NPCs I previously killed, back again? Breath of the Wild covers this with the very clever Blood Moon. Basically, every so often, a moon powered by Ganon will rise and with it so will all of the baddies you once slain, back t seek revenge.
    I'm finding it difficult to sum up how great and how much I recommend this game. I did not want it to end! I actually went around and found all the shrines and completed all the side quests before even considering riding off towards the castle (Zelda had already waited 100 years for Link to appear once more, what damage would a few more weeks do? I thought). The side quests are a joy and cover a wide range of duties e.g. helping fix a marriage on the brink due to the husbands fascination for chickens (yes, Zelda fans, they're back); playing golf with a Goron; hunting giant horses and probably my favourite which was helping Hudson build a town and then fill it with a community.
    So it's been 20 years since ocarina of time and I still think about it and look back fondly and I know for sure that this game will and has left the same lasting impression. Now to download the DLC!

    Go on, buy it, you won't regret it. If it makes you feel better, I had this for the Wii U before buying my Switch and therefore bought a second copy of it and started it over again. Did not regret that decision as I still feel I got more than what I paid for it.    … Expand
  32. Audile
    Feb 15, 2018
    9
    Gran juego de aventuras en un enorme y precioso mundo, el juego va de menos a mas, y aunque al principio resulte un poco dificil a medida que avanzas al obtener poderes, mejores armas y armaduras la dificultad sera menor. El juego es una delicia y por achacarle algo diria la poca durabilidad de las armas. Muy recomendable.
  33. The_Gaming_Guy
    Feb 10, 2018
    10
    First off this game is great extremely fun with many secrets Easter eggs and lots of just game play it very fun I've clocked in about 150 hours and i'm still finding many new things every single day
  34. SappyNoypi
    Mar 26, 2018
    9
    The world was a pleasure to explore. As an action adventure noob, I was delighted that some parts of the game are not that difficult. The freedom the game provides you is also an amazing plus. Another must play for Switch!
  35. SennaTheSenna
    Feb 14, 2018
    10
    To get straight to the point, Breath of the Wild is probably the best game yet. Sure, it's not perfect. but good enough to give it a solid 10/10!

    Zelda games have most of the time a lot of freedom, but BOTW is the true definition of an open-world game. You start of at the great plateau, where you'll learn the basics of the game, such as the combat system (which is really good in my    To get straight to the point, Breath of the Wild is probably the best game yet. Sure, it's not perfect. but good enough to give it a solid 10/10!

    Zelda games have most of the time a lot of freedom, but BOTW is the true definition of an open-world game. You start of at the great plateau, where you'll learn the basics of the game, such as the combat system (which is really good in my opinion) and shrines. In the four shrines on the great plateau you'll find runes that will help you a lot in your quest. The great plateau is kind of linear, but after that the freedom is all yours. If you want you could just skip the entire story and go face the final boss right away. I recommend following the story though.

    I see a lot of people complaining about the empty world. I actually don't see a problem with that. To me it looks kind of realistic and stunning to look at. The only real problem I have with this game is the lack of music. I know, it fits with the open-world theme but I want some music that I'll still remember when I'm old. Luckily this game still has some great themes, such as the mini-bosses and villages.

    One thing I truly love about this game is that it has so much styles. First of all it's an open-world game of course, but it also has great combat, confusing puzzles, sexeh waifus and fun mini-games. You may not like all of them but BOTW sure is a game everyone can enjoy!

    Overall, Breath of the Wild is an almost perfect game and definitely way better than that freaking 97 it has now. THE must have for the Nintendo Switch!    … Expand
  36. LeoChima
    Feb 18, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing, I've played the game for about 80 hours and have just completed 23% of the game (I may just be really slow). The graphics are amazing, the amount of hours you can put in to it is just amazing and the story is incredible.
  37. ROKERGEAR
    Feb 18, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yo pienso que se quedo a muy poco de ser la mejor experiencia que eh jugado es un juego que hace todo de una forma muy buena de una forma casi perfecta pero pienso que su mayor detalle es su dificultad, en anteriores entregas la dificultad era un punto mas vital en el juego aqui en no el juego perfectamente te lo puedes terminar teniendo 5 u 6 corazones y los jefes final y las mazmorras no se sienten como un reto como tal son divertidas y entetenida s pero te quedas esperando mas supongo que el modo experto mejorara eso pero aun asi los jefes no son lo que realmente esperaba de ahi en fuera es un gran juego y hace que sea el mejor mundo abierto al que eh jugado incluso mejor que lo gta hace q tu intecciones con el mondo a un nuevo nivel y eso se agrade mucho… Expand
  38. DeadYoshi
    Feb 19, 2018
    10
    This game is absolutely fantastic. The world is beautiful, vast, and filled with content. The game is a lot of fun and the DLC is definitely worth the price if you are looking for more content.
  39. rjb86
    Oct 13, 2019
    10
    La sensación de libertad está fenomenal, una dificultad aceptable y una historia llena de melancolía clásico de la saga.
  40. DSmith349
    Feb 22, 2018
    9
    There's a reason this game has so much positive press. It's because it's simply brilliant.
    The creators of this game totally revamped how Zelda games are played. But they did so to mainly good effect. This made BOTW a refreshing take on the Zelda series (that's not to say the old format was bad and I would happily welcome a return to it in a future Zelda release, I think it's fine to have    There's a reason this game has so much positive press. It's because it's simply brilliant.
    The creators of this game totally revamped how Zelda games are played. But they did so to mainly good effect. This made BOTW a refreshing take on the Zelda series (that's not to say the old format was bad and I would happily welcome a return to it in a future Zelda release, I think it's fine to have the best of both worlds).
    The art style is lovely. The game world is huge, but constantly interesting to explore. And that's what BOTW probably does best, exploration. As soon as you set off in this game, you are free to go wherever you please and complete whichever dungeon you wish. This freedom is such a refreshing take in genre that has traditionally followed linear paths.
    The number of weapons and armour and collectibles on this game is pretty vast too, making the game continually engaging and presenting an element of character progression without actually having a "level-up" system.

    I found weapon breakages a bit annoying in the early game, but this was fine later in the game as you accumulate better weapons and more of them. So while it seemed annoying in the early game, upon reflection it just provided a good challenge and a level of satisfaction and relief when I came across better weapons. Overall game difficulty fits just about nice with character progression.

    The only drawbacks to this game for me were that the dungeons didn't feel as "deep" as they have in previous games and so I found myself getting through each dungeon pretty quick. Although I accept that they did add shrines (and so many), this didn't address the lack of depth in the four dungeons, it just added more "shallow" dungeon-esque places (shallow seems to harsh a word but I can't think of another right now). That said, the puzzles within many of them were great.

    I also felt the game lacked a proper end game after defeating the final boss.

    All in all, Zelda BOTW is a masterpiece and represents an incredible launch title. The game is a must-have for any new Switch owner. It's a game that is constantly interesting and where exploration is constant. The game is also challenging, but not too difficult.    … Expand
  41. JoseAngel47
    Feb 23, 2018
    8
    Taking The cel-shaded art-style of Wind waker and combining it with the style of modern Zelda gives this game a unique art-style which I adore. As well as giving you an open world in which you can experiment with almost anything makes this the best Zelda game and I hope we get another Zelda game like this in the future
  42. Tanwalk
    Feb 21, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was worried when I bought Breath of the Wild that it would fail to live up to its 10/10 reputation as on of the greatest of all time... it blew my expectations out of the water! I've easily spent 150+ hours on this game and I am JUST getting to point where I am running out of stuff to do (minus the korok seeds). If you have a switch or wii u, this game is a MUST have.… Expand
  43. der2201
    Feb 23, 2018
    10
    El mejor juego del mundo en la actualidad, sin duda el mejor zelda de la saga para mi !!!
  44. halo124
    Nov 13, 2018
    9
    This game is widely talked about because of it's massive open world but the story and game play i think is where this game is at its best because the map is not always that great. I am certainly not saying it is bad i think it is great but some moments force you to run and glide too far and i know there are towers which you can teleport to but even then some sections you just fall and endThis game is widely talked about because of it's massive open world but the story and game play i think is where this game is at its best because the map is not always that great. I am certainly not saying it is bad i think it is great but some moments force you to run and glide too far and i know there are towers which you can teleport to but even then some sections you just fall and end up killing yourself at because for some reason the game forces you to go to a section different even though you should be able to glide. Also the first 30 minutes to a 1 hour of the game is a huge grind because even though the weapons are great in the first section you only get to use less than a quarter of them and most of those ones are the ones that break easily so it makes the game tedious at times. After that though i have no problems with the game so i am going to start by complimenting its fantastic art style. The art style is fantastic by blending lots of different enemies, villages and architectural designs and some how they made it so they all fit within the same art design unlike some games like halo 4. The variety of armor is astonishing and it makes you able to turn links clothing to a girls outfit to literately wearing nothing but pants.There are 3 different sort of enemies you fight throughout the game and there are Bokoblins , lizals and an enemy which the name i can't remember that has a unique brown cream and purple design which is a lot better than what i am describing. There are small mini bosses you can fight in the game which give you decent weapons but the actual bosses are very challenging but i will not spoil it for you. My recommendation is to buy the game and experience it for yourself.… Expand
  45. cookie2
    Feb 27, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The beauty of this masterpiece is far too great to express through words.The game let's you go where you want when you want as soon as you get off the great plateau, letting you explore literally anything you can possibly see.The music is also so gentle and fitting with the nearly destroyed world that most of the time, the wind and birds seem to blend in with the music.… Expand
  46. MichaelJS
    Aug 29, 2019
    10
    This game is one of, if not the best game i have ever played. There is so much to do. From the second you leave the Great Plateau, this huge open world is ready for you to explore. Discovering new things was highly enjoyable and i loved ever twist and turn. This game is truly a masterpiece and i can not explain how much fun this experience was.
  47. squalledu86
    Oct 1, 2020
    10
    "THE LORD IS MY HELPER"

    I can't help but give this game a Zero score. I use a thermometer of sorts to evaluate a game and the case is that while playing BOTW the thermometer ... EJACULATED! So if there is barely any fluid remaining in the thermometer I think the grade for the game is like a ... ahn ... Zero. So, a 0-10 scale is not appropriate for this game so I recommend "100X Games"    "THE LORD IS MY HELPER"

    I can't help but give this game a Zero score. I use a thermometer of sorts to evaluate a game and the case is that while playing BOTW the thermometer ... EJACULATED! So if there is barely any fluid remaining in the thermometer I think the grade for the game is like a ... ahn ... Zero. So, a 0-10 scale is not appropriate for this game so I recommend "100X Games" for that. Just type "www" followed by a dot then "100xgames" followed by another dot and then the usual "com" of many sites.

    Yeah, this is the first time I think I give Zero to a game.

    "ONE OF THE BEST VIDEOGAMES OF ALL-TIME, no doubt about it"

    *Edited*    … Expand
  48. loic01
    Mar 7, 2018
    10
    Très bon jeu qu'on remarque sur plusieurs points. En premier, j'aimerai parler du graphique qui n'est certes pas merveilleux mais pour un monde autant ouvert, Nintendo ne pouvait pas faire mieux selon moi. Ensuite, justement, le monde ouvert de ce Zelda montre une certaine liberté qu'on à de jouée à ce magnifique jeu. De même, l'histoire et le fait de pouvoir rechercher nos souvenirs font,Très bon jeu qu'on remarque sur plusieurs points. En premier, j'aimerai parler du graphique qui n'est certes pas merveilleux mais pour un monde autant ouvert, Nintendo ne pouvait pas faire mieux selon moi. Ensuite, justement, le monde ouvert de ce Zelda montre une certaine liberté qu'on à de jouée à ce magnifique jeu. De même, l'histoire et le fait de pouvoir rechercher nos souvenirs font, selon moi, de la curiosité de retrouver les souvenirs et de faire du 100%. Jeu, pour finir, à un niveau adapté (pas trop facile ni difficile) vu qu'on peut battre le boss au début où à la fin ce qui définira si le combat est facile où non. Pour un créateur qui n'a pas l'habitude de faire des Zelda comme celui-là, ce zelda breath of the Wild mérite un 10/10… Expand
  49. arousse
    Mar 6, 2018
    9
    el único problema de zelda es ganon que como jefe final es un chiste, pero esto puede ser mi opinión por supuesto, pero después de sufrir con jefes como el fantasma de ganondorf o el pescado gigante en majora mask y que juegos como dark souls 3 donde los jefes te agarran los pelos de la verga, de la tensión, ganon es aburrido y soso
  50. MikeyMikerson
    Mar 6, 2018
    10
    Do you remember the very first time you walked out into Hyrule field in Ocarina of Time? Do you remember that wonderful feeling? I was able to relive that feeling playing this game. This game is nothing short of perfect. Whether you're playing the story or simply exploring and completing side quests, there is no shortage of tasks to complete. This game truly does reward you forDo you remember the very first time you walked out into Hyrule field in Ocarina of Time? Do you remember that wonderful feeling? I was able to relive that feeling playing this game. This game is nothing short of perfect. Whether you're playing the story or simply exploring and completing side quests, there is no shortage of tasks to complete. This game truly does reward you for exploring as you will get lost for hours falling into to side quests and fun areas to explore. Each mission can be completed in many different ways thanks to the new Zelda physics engine. Aside from playability, this game visually is a work of art. I will go as far as to say this is the best video game ever made.… Expand
  51. arjunfast
    Mar 8, 2018
    10
    This game is the best Music, game play, world, and details are all just amazing and this game is my favorite
  52. guilleGR
    Jun 17, 2020
    8
    Gran videojuego aunque creo que tenía las expectativas quizás un poco altas. Me decepcionó bastante que cuando terminas el juego, no puedes continuar jugando tal y como acaba todo, si no que si vuelves a cargar la partida, automáticamente te carga justo antes del último boss... y si quieres seguir jugando puedes hacerlo, pero nunca después del último boss.
    No obstante, me parece un    Gran videojuego aunque creo que tenía las expectativas quizás un poco altas. Me decepcionó bastante que cuando terminas el juego, no puedes continuar jugando tal y como acaba todo, si no que si vuelves a cargar la partida, automáticamente te carga justo antes del último boss... y si quieres seguir jugando puedes hacerlo, pero nunca después del último boss.
    No obstante, me parece un videojuego bastante recomendable en el que puedes descubrir un gran mundo abierto en el cuál hay misiones secundarias, etc.    … Expand
  53. Drope
    Mar 10, 2018
    10
    Inovador...nem tudo é Grafico...dentro do esperado...como sempre a franquia zelda abrindo a mentes...com softwer basico o switch fez essa blz...quando chegar aos 8gb de RAM do PS4 possivelmente teremos um outro conceito de games.
  54. Maz_Koshia
    Mar 15, 2018
    10
    Its a good game with minor flaws that do not make the game deserve a 9. I would give it a 9.9 if possible. Don't let the trolls mislead you. Buy this game
  55. nusco
    Jan 22, 2019
    9
    An astounding open world that easily beats anything else seen so far in gaming. The title is appropriate: the protagonist of the game is the living, breathing environment.

    The game mechanics are plentiful and sophisticated, but they cannot always keep up with the amazing scenery. The combat in particular is clunky and unresponsive, and it soon becomes a continuous round-trip to the    An astounding open world that easily beats anything else seen so far in gaming. The title is appropriate: the protagonist of the game is the living, breathing environment.

    The game mechanics are plentiful and sophisticated, but they cannot always keep up with the amazing scenery. The combat in particular is clunky and unresponsive, and it soon becomes a continuous round-trip to the system menu to replenish energy with food.

    A must-play for anyone with an interest in fantasy and RPGs, but not a perfect game.    … Expand
  56. Cefezsig
    Mar 16, 2018
    8
    As a game, it's a masterpiece.
    But it does lack a lot of things that make Zelda games, well, Zelda games.
    If you are a Zelda fan, I think you are going to be a little disappointed with the lack of such iconic Zelda things.
    If you are a newcomer, you're going to love it.
  57. ninedistrict
    Mar 21, 2018
    10
    O jogo beira a perfeição de tão bem feito que é. Tudo feito no capricho. História, trilha sonora, personagens e o que mais tiver lá.
    O único porém são os inimigos que poderiam ser mais diversificados e o mundo as vezes parece um pouco vazio. Mas isso não tira o brilho do jogo.
  58. WizardOfBangkok
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Quite possibly the greatest game made to date. An absolute must for any gamer. 10/10.
    Huge open world with some tough challenges through out.
  59. gamenaturegeek
    Mar 22, 2018
    9
    I loved this game all the way from the start to the end. The whole time I was immersed in the biggest and personally the best version of Hyrule that Nintendo has created so far my only complaint is that some parts of the game didn't need to be there like areas with no purpose or some of the Korok seeds but other than that this game is perfect.
  60. neehawgamer
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    Great game! i have been playing it for a year or two now, and I still don't have a 100% completion!
    By the way, that's a good thing. i like games that actually keep me busy, which is why I don't play apps very much.
  61. Comander_E
    Aug 28, 2018
    10
    This game is amazing because of the massive open world, so much to do and pretty fun boss fights and a very good story. The graphics are very, very beautiful. This is by far my favourite game on the switch. The massive open world allows you to tackle the quests in any order you like which is amazing. I highly recommend if you play the game to play a blind playthrough rather than aThis game is amazing because of the massive open world, so much to do and pretty fun boss fights and a very good story. The graphics are very, very beautiful. This is by far my favourite game on the switch. The massive open world allows you to tackle the quests in any order you like which is amazing. I highly recommend if you play the game to play a blind playthrough rather than a walkthrough as this game is not that frustrating and there is a map usually telling you where to go (except some side quests). The game will give you a ton of gameplay (around 10 hours without a guide and a lot more to 100%) Nintendo did take a bit of a risk to turn this game into more of an RPG but it definitely paid off.… Expand
  62. PandaBros
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Legend of Zelda - Breath of the WIld is one of the greatest games I've ever played. The open world adventure mixed with the not rare but not super common shrines, enemy camps, or locations makes a great game that will surely give you hours of entertainment. While being a mystery a lot of the time, I don't recommend using a guide as the game is never too tricky or confusing. Many features of the game such as shrines and horses extend gameplay while side quests and/or shrine quests will require one of the most interesting features in the game.
    On the Nintendo Switch, the controls feel perfect. I haven't played the Wii U version, though.
    SPOILER ALERT! SPOILERS AHEAD!
    Think about if you care about spoilers or not!

    The story of the game is one of the most creative video game stories I've ever known. Basically, Calamity Ganon has devastated Hyrule and nearly killed Link, the appointed knight of Princess Zelda. He is given a century of recovery before receiving the Sheikah Slate. He travels around the world, finding interesting characters like Prince Sidon of the Zora and the Old Man, who turns out to be the deceased King Rhoam of Hyrule. Through various sources you figure out that you must appease four Divine Beasts that were on the side of the Hyrulians until Calamity Ganon turned them against Hyrule. Along with the Divine Beasts, there are also the Guardians in the same situation. Originally, the Divine Beasts and Guardians were created by the Sheikah 10,000 years ago but were uncovered by Hyrule a century ago.

    This game gets a perfect 10/10 for its action-packed story and gameplay, quests, and overall experience. This game makes it hard to express the enjoyment and things that players will enjoy in an infinite amount of characters, so I won't even try with 5000.    … Expand
  63. AndreZack
    Feb 15, 2019
    10
    Simplesmente meu jogo favorito de todos os tempos. Nunca experimentei tamanha liberdade em um jogo. Arte linda, física top de linha, trilha sonora sutil, mas fantástica! Uma história que apesar de fragmentada encanta!
  64. tomflanders
    Mar 31, 2018
    9
    It's not the best game I've ever played, but I can't fault it. Everything about it feels well thought through - even walking through what should be boring expanses of terrain, is still somehow made interesting by tiny details and missions added everywhere. A very good all rounder but not unique.
  65. beakmantopace
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    Excelente Video Juego uno de los mejores para la Nintendo Switch sin duda! todo esta muy bien realizado, su ambientación, su gameplay
  66. geovanicaon
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    It's been ages since I didn't have the urge to stay awake until 5 a.m playing a game that is so good as it is addictive. If you are truly a RPG fan, or even better, a Zelda fan, there is not much else to say than wtf are you waiting for? Go get it, I'll refund your money if you don't like this game. The only downfall I'd say is a rare huge drop of frame-rate sometimes while using a certainIt's been ages since I didn't have the urge to stay awake until 5 a.m playing a game that is so good as it is addictive. If you are truly a RPG fan, or even better, a Zelda fan, there is not much else to say than wtf are you waiting for? Go get it, I'll refund your money if you don't like this game. The only downfall I'd say is a rare huge drop of frame-rate sometimes while using a certain rune, but it's so unusual that this masterpiece deserves a 10.… Expand
  67. ItzOcelot550YT
    Apr 12, 2018
    9
    For the first Zelda game I have ever played, it was darn worth 60 dollars. The full open world to explore is what got me into the game. After getting botw, I started emulating past games. Of course there are some things to complain about such as the short weapon durability and lack of story. But overall, this game is great!
  68. B-Bog
    Mar 22, 2019
    10
    An absolute masterclass in game-design and Open-World design in particular.

    This seems like a chliched phrase, but the main character in this game is not Link. It's not Zelda. It's the world of Hyrule. BREATH of the Wild is such a perfect title because this world is alive, it breathes. Everything just flows very organically. You always want to know what's around the next corner. "Oh    An absolute masterclass in game-design and Open-World design in particular.

    This seems like a chliched phrase, but the main character in this game is not Link. It's not Zelda. It's the world of Hyrule. BREATH of the Wild is such a perfect title because this world is alive, it breathes. Everything just flows very organically. You always want to know what's around the next corner. "Oh there's a little forest. Let's see if I can shoot some deer. Pick up some mushrooms while I'm at it. Maybe cut down some trees for firewood. Am I going to use my sword for that or an axe? Or better yet, I'll use the bombs, so I can spare my weapons! What's up with this giant tree? Is there a Korok hiding here? My Shiekah radar is beeping, there must be a shrine nearby... Maybe behind this hill? Oh **** there's a guardian! Do I run away? Try to deflect his beam? Attack him with (ancient) arrows?"

    This really is an open-world game in the best sense of the expression. There are no endless text boxes explaining super-complicated controls and systems. The tutorial doesn't last 20 hours. There are no missions where you have to do EXACTLY what the game tells you to or you fail, the very opposite of what an open-world sandbox experience should be like (Looking at you, Rockstar...).

    Taking the first step outside the cave where you start and having a look at the landscape is just magical. A whole world for you to explore.

    After the game introduces you to the main mechanics in a fun way on The Great Plateau, you're free to go wherever you want and do whatever you want. This is the magic of BotW. Real Freedom. You can explore every nook and cranny, climb every mountain and get every upgrade imaginable. Or you can head straight to the final boss and try your luck with him with your three hearts (if you get that far). You can solve puzzles and defeat enemies in whatever way you like to. Whatever works, works. Better yet, things pretty much always work the way that you would expect them to, knowing the rules of this world.

    For a common criticism: Many people seemed to expect this game to have the same kind of memorable, typical Zelda tunes that played in past Zelda games like Ocarina of Time. But just like with everything else, Nintendo took kind of a different approach here. First, you have to acknowledge that now pretty much the whole game (aside from the shrines and the Titans) is "overworld". So if there was a BotW Overworld-Theme, it would be playing all the time and you would probably get sick of it really quickly. Second, the "lack" of music really reinforces the atmosphere. Again, BREATH of The Wild. Breathing. Space. Quietness. I know a lot of people in our frenzied culture cannot stand to have even a moment of peace and quiet and need constant stimulation. But I personally really like the choice that was made here. Just simple, quiet piano or no music at all when traversing the vast stretches of Hyrule. It really helps immerse yourself in the feeling of exploring this empty, ruined land, that is paradoxically filled with life, secrets and imagination. Plus, there actually are quite a few noteable tracks in this game, like the music in Kakariko or Hateno. The former, after having been portrayed in the past as a small, lazy town and, after that, a Wild West settlement, has now been reimagined as a beautiful Japanese village.

    Another common criticism is the presentation of the story or the lack thereof. Now, I think the way it was handled, through collectable flashbacks, is perfect for this game. This way, there is no story that needs to be advanced before you can get to the final boss. If you want to know the backstory, you can collect the memories. If you don't care, you don't have to, and everything in the game still makes sense. Again, everything in this game is about freedom and giving the player choice. And personally, I really liked the idea of the lost battle 100 years ago and exploring the ruined Hyrule, even if it may just have been a practical decision by the developers.

    On top of all the aforementioned positives, there is the classical Nintendo/Zelda charm. The world is just filled with memorable, likeable characters. Every little NPC has a personality to them. Even though you are exploring a wild landscape by yourself (there is no companion character like Navi or Phi), you never feel alone or lonely.

    Nintendo tried something new and very different for this iteration of the Zelda franchise, and it paid off BIG TIME. BotW is my favourite Zelda game and my all-time favourite video game in general. It's as close to perfect as you can possibly get. Everything is just designed and thought out so well and polished to make the experience very intuitive and the best that it can be. It's a masterpiece and a true work of art.    … Expand
  69. TheAnon88
    Sep 7, 2018
    10
    Zelda: BotW is one of those games that can really help one re-kindle the love and passion towards video games once again in these dark times. The LoZ series has never exactly suffered of lack of quality, but its highest highs are so towering, that even "pretty good" results may seem pathetic in comparison at times.

    Breath Of The Wild tackles two seemingly opposing tasks at once: taking    Zelda: BotW is one of those games that can really help one re-kindle the love and passion towards video games once again in these dark times. The LoZ series has never exactly suffered of lack of quality, but its highest highs are so towering, that even "pretty good" results may seem pathetic in comparison at times.

    Breath Of The Wild tackles two seemingly opposing tasks at once: taking the series back to its VERY roots, as in NES' Zelda 1, and providing a modern, truly open-world experience as well. Most of the fans already do know that LoZ1 was technically one of the earliest "open world" games, with no real guidance forcing you down to a specific path. Thus, BotW mimicking this design style is not exactly anything new, but how it goes performing this task is nothing short of unique and amazing.

    After the relative short, yet already very non-patronizing "tutorial section", which itself has more freedom and features than some full games, the player is free to explore the now ruined world of Hyrule as they please. You get only a couple pointers that you may choose to follow at your own pace, like the ultimate goal of defeating the final evil that constantly lurks in the horizon, but ultimately BotW is all about free, self-imposed exploration, discovery, and improving yourself in order to take on even bigger challenges. Unlike in most other, modern open-world games, you're not given a pile of tasks and checklists to complete; instead, your own curiosity guides you at all times, to adventures not written down as a script. It's quite common to climb on top of a good vantage point, scan the landscape, see one or two interesting details in the environment, and start proceeding towards them ... only to get distracted mid-way by something totally different and forget what you were doing originally.

    You get a handful of magical items almost right off the bat, and it's up to you to figure out when and how to use these dynamic tools during your quest. Not only that, the game seemingly lacks traditional obstacles, as just about every single wall, cliff and tree can be climbed. This vertical freedom truly opens up the world in never before seen ways, but at the same time it's balanced with the simple stamina system and the dynamic, area-specific weather conditions. You can help your character's own performance in numerous ways, such as by equipping various clothes that provide stat boosts, or by cooking dishes and potions that provide a momentary effects.

    Which brings me to the next innovation and milestone of this game: its pile of intertwined systems and physics. Just about everything seems to interact with everything in a logical, albeit in exaggerated ways in BotW: grass and wooden items may catch fire, metal and water conduct electricity, trees may be chopped down and used to form bridges or make-shift boulder traps, fire-based weapons and hot food protect you from freezing blizzards and cold items from burning heat ... the list goes on. Ergo, a smart player can exploit these systems in many clever ways, tackling obstacles in innovative ways, thus saving you from the trouble of just walking and trying to smack things dead.

    If you go around lurking on the internet, you may find nitpicks about most things you may discover in the Hyrule to boil down to two types of collectibles. While you indeed will get very familiar with Shrines and Seeds, make no mistake: the game has tons of other content as well. However, because the joy of exploration and discovering things yourself is such a centric part of BotW's appeal, I'd rather avoid spoiling too much of these elements. I can however say that old-time fans may locate things that will certainly tickle their nostalgic heart.

    Audio-visually BotW is top-notch. The non-realistic art style helps make the game world feel more cohesive, believable even with all its magical feats. Yet it is indeed very impressive to see some of the more modern effects, such as screen-space reflections, wet-surface effects and dynamic lighting, to be used in a WiiU game. At best, the game truly looks beautiful, and the atmospheric, sparingly used soundtrack only enhances the exploration.

    Controls are nothing special, but I don't feel like they ever got in my way. Some of the menu designs clearly hint at the game being designed to use the touch-screen at one point, but unfortunately now you can only use the tablet for gyro-aiming (big help when using a bow!) and to toggle the image between TV and the tablet.

    tl;dr: Breath Of The Wild is THE most "open" open-world game ever. The most dynamic and detailed open world game, ever. One of the least handholding open-world game, ever. This game's an adventure, not a story-rich fairytale you consume in one sitting. And I dare to say, this might be the first game to truly rival the GOTYAY titles like Ocarina Of Time and Majora's Mask. And I don't easily give such praise.    … Expand
  70. F3RR
    Apr 13, 2018
    10
    La verdad apenas probé el juego aunque no tengo en mis manos la consola de nintendo y solo lo probé 1 hora y siendo sincero si fue lo mejor de la franquicia, pero no es por referirme a que no es una pieza maestra es porque fue perfecto al dar el cambio a lo habitual y si estabas cansándote de que TLOZ fuera lineal no te preocupes que esta es tu opción ;).
  71. ihatemylife
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    jogo perfeito obrigado nintendo pelo esse jogo foda os graficos sao lindos a nota que dou pra essa obra prima e 99/10
  72. FALCWHEEL
    Apr 19, 2018
    10
    Mais uma vez a Nintendo redefine o gênero com esta franquia, na qual não seria exagero nenhum chama-lo de obra-prima, foram as melhores 180 horas gastas em minha vida.
  73. Blackstand7
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    El mejor videojuego que he jugado en toda mi vida , obra maestra , lo recomiendo a todo el mundo , si quieres una experiencia única debes jugar este juego , maravilloso
  74. JapanDude
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    Finally a open-world game where exploring is fun. Also, it has the best tutorial ever made in a video game.
  75. HitoshuraDF
    Apr 20, 2018
    10
    First i thought this game was overrated, but then i give it a try
    Now this is the best game i have ever played! it's just so good
  76. ygorgarcez
    Nov 8, 2019
    10
    Não existem palavras o suficientes para descrever o quão bom Zelda: Breath of the Wild é.
    Sem dúvidas é aquele jogo que maior parte das pessoas que jogaram do começo ao fim, o colocarão pelo menos em um top 10 de melhores jogos que já jogaram na vida!
    Uma obra de arte, e mereceu ganhar como jogo do ano em seu ano de lançamento.
  77. ERRORCODE-20
    Jun 7, 2020
    9
    This game is fantastic. Exploring hyrule was some of the most fun I've ever had in a game.
  78. SkyrimGod
    Sep 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What can I say? The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild really has given me a new perspective on Zelda gsmes and open world games in general. Im gonna say somthing crazy BOTW is the best Open world game I ever played and trust me Ive played em all from Skyrim to the Witcher 3. This is one of the best Zeldas Ive played Since OOT on N64. If smebody told me that Nintendo would make a open world Zelda game as a kid I would have cried. All I can Say is thank you Nintendo. I grew up on N64 and now the Switch.
    So Is BOTW a 10/10? Hell yes it is. Im blown away that Nintendo did open world game this good on there first attempt and you bet your ass im getting the sequal in 2021!!!    … Expand
  79. sluderk1983
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    Really, really well done. Lives up to the hype. I do wish there was a little bit more of the classic Zelda dungeon format. I didn't really get into the Divine Beast format. Tough to find the right balance, so I get it. Bravo for trying something new!
  80. FirstReviews
    Apr 25, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. +Lots of content
    +Fun Minigames
    +Great Physics Engine and Mechanics
    +Beautiful Graphics
    +Very inspired
    +Creative, Fun to play Shrines
    +Fun to explore
    +Fun Bossfights
    +Engaging and creative Story
    +Amazing Character Design
    +Fun Sidequests
    +Good Difficulty
    -Frame Drops at 30FPS
    -Boring Collectibles
    -Sometimes Empty World
    -Confusing and sometimes weak Dungeons

    This game is a must-buy for any Wii U/ Switch Owner and reinvents the Zelda series in a way we could not have foreseen. This is a great addition to the series, but not without its flaws.

    9/10    … Expand
  81. alessio9431
    Apr 27, 2018
    10
    With this title Nintendo has brought its flagship even higher. I absolutely do not want to compare it to The Ocarina of Time, unattainable title, but according to my opinion they have managed to create a masterpiece, an open world where everything is possible, settings and breathtaking views, sounds that allow you to fully immerse yourself in the game. So for me a new masterpiece Nintendo.
  82. JimtheFish
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    There is nothing but an immense sense of wonder in this game. Even a year later it is a perfect game.
  83. nunakos
    Apr 28, 2018
    10
    Breath of the wild made me feel almost the same thing that I felt when I played Ocarina of Time. The difference is that I was 15 back then and ever since I've been waiting for a game to make me feel the same. This game almost did that. It still did not make me feel the same awe, but I know I will never feel that way again. Still, BotW managed to almost get there. It is an awesome game. ItBreath of the wild made me feel almost the same thing that I felt when I played Ocarina of Time. The difference is that I was 15 back then and ever since I've been waiting for a game to make me feel the same. This game almost did that. It still did not make me feel the same awe, but I know I will never feel that way again. Still, BotW managed to almost get there. It is an awesome game. It has flaws. The old dungeons are missed and the story sucks. But the whole package is awesome anyway and admirable. Typical Nintendo refinement and a still present feeling that this is Zelda anyway. The only thing that one can hope is that the next Zelda will really make everything that one expects from Zelda combined with the novelty this game presented to us. But with Ganon gone once and for all and new concepts, such as the awesome motorcycle. Zelda needs to let Ganon go and create different settings and stories. This game gives the impression that Nintendo is doing just that. Like a goodbye to Ganon. I hope that is the reason why he was so easy and boring to kill. Because the other great flaw of this Zelda is the bosses. Still, with all its weaknesses, this is a game to behold in every sense. Never was there such freedom in a game. If I was a professional reviewer I think I wouldn't give it a 10 though. 9.9. Just because it is not perfect. But I reckon that it deserves a 10 anyway. Because it is literally game changing. You will get immersed in this Hyrule. I still go there every now and then after almost 200 hours of gameplay. I was never a completionist. When the story is done it is done. But with this game, that didn't happen.… Expand
  84. riju
    Apr 29, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is one of the best games i ever playyed.The tutorial shows you everthying about the game and after 2hours you can explore the world.You can go to the gerudo dessert,the snowy mouintan and many more.I now that sounds like an Add but When you play this game its just a feeling like you never had it.And if you think"open world and zelda i dont know"Trust me i know you i thougt so but then i payed my 60$ Throwed my cartridge in and then there was this beautiful 89,05 square kilometers open world.But there are negative thinks too like:The durability of the weapons,sound,theend of the story.… Expand
  85. Lushen1212
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    El mejor juego de la generacion. Con el permiso de Geralt de RIvia. Que se puede decir que no se sepa ya. Ha roto los moldes de mundo abierto. Seremos conscientes con el paso de los años. Desde luego parami es uno de los mejores juegos de todos los tiempos y con el paso del tiempo lo descubriremos.
  86. LeoChikis
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    This is a wonderful game, it¨s the second Zelda game i´ve ever played and it made me so happy. Right now, after playing the rest of the Zelda games I can see that this one is missing some stuff, but it gives you much more, the world is so big and awesome, it´s just a great game. i have played like 100 hours on Wii U and more than 200 hours on Switch, is one of my favorite games of all time.
  87. Nagoyablue73
    Nov 25, 2018
    9
    It's a great game. If you own a Switch, you should own this. Took me 110 hours to complete it, but there is still plenty to do and collect after that if want.
  88. Urises
    May 28, 2018
    10
    Es un vieojuegojuego que no te exige que hacer, tu mismo decides cómo avanzar y el ritmo que quieres llevar. La partida será muy diferente con respecto a otros jugadores, con un amplio mapa para perderse por horas. Y a mis 220 hrs de juego puedo decir que aún me falta mucho por recorrer. El diseño artistico es hermoso y en ocaciones te hace sentir cómo si realmente estuvieras en laEs un vieojuegojuego que no te exige que hacer, tu mismo decides cómo avanzar y el ritmo que quieres llevar. La partida será muy diferente con respecto a otros jugadores, con un amplio mapa para perderse por horas. Y a mis 220 hrs de juego puedo decir que aún me falta mucho por recorrer. El diseño artistico es hermoso y en ocaciones te hace sentir cómo si realmente estuvieras en la naturaleza. Hay mucho contenido por recolectar y con muchas referencias a juegos de Zelda anteriores. Si eres veterano de Zelda sin duda no puede faltar en tu colección; si no, es buena opción para disfrutar de un juego de mundo abierto con un toque de RPG.… Expand
  89. Williamf
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Melhor rpg de mundo aberto ja joguei, revolucionário, infinitas possibilidades para vencer as batalhas, mecânica impecável, arte maravilhosa.
  90. madsmmlaursen
    Dec 16, 2019
    10
    Breath of the wild / BOTW is a fantastic game i have around 220 hours in the game i have every region beat the game on master mode and i have all the DLC and through all that there was not one moment were i was bored this is probably my favorite game of all time the combat is so creative you can approach a fight in any way you want to. The world of the game is simply amazing its probablyBreath of the wild / BOTW is a fantastic game i have around 220 hours in the game i have every region beat the game on master mode and i have all the DLC and through all that there was not one moment were i was bored this is probably my favorite game of all time the combat is so creative you can approach a fight in any way you want to. The world of the game is simply amazing its probably one of the biggest openworlds i have ever played it's around 60% bigger than Skyrim . The only thing that i don't like is the ending of the game the final boss is really easy even in master mode but that's the point of BOTW it's all about the journey not the destination. Many people complain about the weapons breaking but i personally really like the feature it all ways makes me improvise and not just rush into battle with my strongest weapon or bow. Overall BOTW is an amazing openworld game with so much content you can play for hours… Expand
  91. bersi84
    Oct 3, 2020
    9
    The game for me is kind of 8.5 with tendency towards 9.0. In my opinion the game lacks a bit of graphical detail, the world feels vast but very empty. The beasts and temples are cleverly designed but repetitive nontheless which didnt carry my motivation towards the whole main story line. And although I understand that durability on items can help to uncover new weapons you would usuallyThe game for me is kind of 8.5 with tendency towards 9.0. In my opinion the game lacks a bit of graphical detail, the world feels vast but very empty. The beasts and temples are cleverly designed but repetitive nontheless which didnt carry my motivation towards the whole main story line. And although I understand that durability on items can help to uncover new weapons you would usually never use I feel this is not the best way to do it. Having unique weapons destroyed in a few hits feels unbalanced and I like having bonds to my equipment.

    The boss monsters feel very ambivalent too. Although they are wholeheartedly designed the attack patterns are weak and very unspectacular. The radar is a nice addition but sometimes confused me more than it helped. I agree with opinions that you always uncover something new when you let your eyes strive through the world. This is something they designed very well and I appreciated that. It felt a little bit awkward that the game got so much praise when some of its basics use the very same game loop then your very hated Ubisoft open world game loop, best example are the towers to reveal the local area. They put some mechanical candy onto each tower but still that felt like a huge wtf-moment for me.

    The weather and day/night-system was impressive to me. I hated that I had to cope with it but it felt like a cool addition and brought also some mechnical detail into the game. Overall the game is nice, it felt a little bit unnecessary long at times and the basic loops have the same negative impact then any other open world game to me. Despite what many people think (or maybe just tell themselves) I personally really hope that some day we get a more realistic Zelda on a game engine like UE5. Many people will hate me for this comment but I m sure the game will be even greater with a little bit more detail because the passion of the developers is obviously great but they are hindered by what the console can provide.    … Expand
  92. loonyever
    Nov 27, 2019
    10
    el mejor zelda, aunque aun guardo en un lugar muy en especial el ocarina y majoras mask, se siente el mundo completamente vivo y dinamico, pude ser mejorable lo de las armas desgastadas con rapidez, pero nada que arruine la experiencia por completo, nada mas que decir, de seguro si eres fan de la saga ya lo tienes y le diste la vuelta mas de una vez
  93. Midmmmf
    Jul 19, 2019
    10
    Nothing needs to be said. There are some small annoyances but the game is so fun it doesn’t matter.
  94. Faildedrum
    Nov 17, 2019
    10
    Sublime. Ya está todo dicho sobre esta masterpiece. De lo mejor que jugué en mi vida y me atrevo a decir que jugaré.
  95. ZeldaBreath
    May 20, 2018
    10
    You can probably tell by my name, i'm a Zelda fan. Such an amazing experience. I love pretty much everything there is about it. 10/10
  96. NintendoRocks
    May 20, 2018
    10
    God this game is just too good. Even for a cartoony game, it has pretty amazing graphics. And compared to the switch maybe isn't the console with the most horsepower, it's pretty damn impressive
  97. NintendoPleb
    May 21, 2018
    10
    probably the best game i've ever played in my life. If you wanna play top notch games, buy an Nintendo switch. and definitely buy zelda breath of the wild
  98. TheGansoDestroy
    Apr 28, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bueno empezando por lo positivo.
    El juego tiene la mayor sensación de libertad que yo haya experimentado dentro de un videojuego montañas, arboles y estructuras (salvo algunas las cuales tienen un material el cual a simple vista uno dice "eso no se puede escalar) todo eso se puede escalara y abordar los objetivos de diversas formas sumando las habilidades que te da la tableta sheika y las conseguidas en las 4 bestias divinas estas formas de abordar un objetivo se transforman en una experiencia inolvidable y es una excusa mas para fomentar la rejugabilidad en este juego, el juego tiene una gran cantidad de enemigos, armas, anímales, etc. La variedad de biomas y detalles de esto potencia el realismo del juego no puedes ir al decierto con la ropa que fuiste las diversas montañas nevadas del juego y viceversa la comida es muy importante en el juego y no es algo que te parezca aburrido por mi parte me parecio algo entretenido ver las diversas atrocidades que e creado por juntar comida que no tiene ni pies ni cabeza al cocinarlas juntas y ver las delicias que parecen echas por Gordon Ramsay. Los personajes son muy memorables desde Pay hasta Sidon todos los personajes con algo de relevancia en la historia (y algunos que no la tienen) tiene una personalidad que terminara por hacerte recordar estos personajes por mucho tiempo. Y lo mas impactante segun mi criterio es la nostalgia al ver escenarios y objetos, volver a ver el rancho lon-lon destruido ,ver al gran árbol deku (o el retoño que dejo en ocarina of time la verdad la cronologia de la historia no esta definida y tu la tienes que ubicar según tu criterio, otro punto a favor) y la majestuosidad de la espada maestra la cual es algo indispensable en la saga zelda por eso y muchos momentos mas el juego vale totalmente la pena. Se me olvidaba mencionar la luna roja o luna de sangre una explicación para el respawn de los enemigos el cual pocos juegos se centran en este pequeño pero gran detalle.(seguramente se me olvida uno que otro punto a favor pero los que mencione creo que son los principales).
    Los puntos negativos y varios de estos no tienen perdón para empezar la falta de música la cual es reemplazada pro el sonido ambiente esto es algo mas subjetivo pero una que otra pequeña melodia durante un largo viaje no molesta, el mundo por un lado lleno y por el otro vació solo santuarios
    , las 4 bestias divinas y las torres son lo principal del mapa y sino mal recuerdo hay 2 o 3 jefes opcionales los cuales se repiten en el mapa. Un insulto que se consiga a Epona mediante un amiibo le quitan un gran rasgo a la saga. Que pongan a Ganondorf como una bestia como algo parecida a los juegos anteriores no me pareció una idea del todo correcta esperaba algo superior a la aparición de este en twilight princess la cual me parece su mejor aparición con ocarina of time y la mejo batalla contra este con auna canción epica y momentos inolvidables sin embargo en breath of the wild no cumplio mis expectativas y en si la trama del juego y su mundo mas las posibilidades que te da la jugabilidad pudo tener la mejor aparición en un zelda. Por ultimo 4 mazmorras solo 4.    … Expand
  99. Happyspelling
    Jun 12, 2020
    10
    When I first played it, it was seemed way too hard and not very fun. When I kept playing it, it kept getting more and more fun. This game is a blast and the fact that you can do whatever you want makes it infinitely replayable! It's definitely my favorite Switch game!
  100. mfaeth
    May 27, 2018
    10
    Those negative scores are clearly salty Nintendo haters. This game is amazing,
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Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

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