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  1. Sep 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While this is in my top 5 games it's not perfect. If i could it would be about a 9.7 but that would round to a 10. The problems i have with this game are the story, which while not bad, is basically non-existent. Also i would have liked some better dungeons instead of 120 small dungeons and 4 dungeons smaller than in most other Zelda games. Expand
  2. Sep 19, 2021
    10
    A genuinely breath-taking game that I cannot stop playing. One of the best, if not the best, games I have ever played, with amazing graphics, a beautiful world that, even though I've played the game for more than 700 hours, always has more to offer, and so many things to discover. I genuinely recommend it!
  3. Jan 24, 2023
    10
    This really is the best videogame ever made.
    My second Zelda title after A Link To The Past.
    Never had a Nintendo console when I was a kid, now I understand why Nintendo is true magic.
    JUST BUY IT!!! It's breathtaking.
  4. Sep 21, 2021
    9
    This is an AMAZING game. I am currently on my second playthrough. So much to see and do, I constantly find things that I missed the first time through.

    The only problem I have with the game is the rain. It rains entirely too often and early on in the game when you have low stamina its a bit of a ball ache.
  5. Sep 20, 2021
    10
    The open-world presented in the game is the best in gaming, with a variety of means to traverse and interact with it.
  6. WPB
    Sep 21, 2021
    10
    Perfect game, however, rain and item durability are the bane of my existence. However, beautiful graphics, great action, amazing music (when it chooses to play music), and great story and cutscenes. 2nd best on switch, behind smash ultimate
  7. Sep 21, 2021
    10
    The refresh the franchise needed after Skyward Sword, the ultimate adventure and one of my favorite open worlds of all time
    Congrats Nintendo
  8. Sep 22, 2021
    9
    You will sink hours upon hours into this game and still have so much more to do and still feel so engrossed. It's beautiful and addictive. A must-buy for any Zelda, RPG, or open-world fan!
  9. Jun 5, 2023
    10
    It is incredible that a game that only weighs 14 GB can be as beautiful and good as this work of art. There is an endless number of things to do and explore, honestly, the gameplay is incredible, the pieces of music, among other sections, with aesthetics or illustrations, it is without problems one of the best games that I have been able to play in my young short life :)
  10. Sep 22, 2021
    10
    My favorite Game of Nintendo, The World is fantastic, the Exploration, Puzzles, Mechanics, and a lot of things … maybe the music can be better … but all the game is very good
  11. Jul 12, 2022
    8
    I have just completed this game and in my opinion get this game more praise than it's deserve.

    Sure it is a very fun and experimental game, where you have many opportunities to complete it. The good aspects first. I really like the concept of the game that you can go to Ganon, the final boss, when ever you want. This leads to countless different ways to play and experience it. In
    I have just completed this game and in my opinion get this game more praise than it's deserve.

    Sure it is a very fun and experimental game, where you have many opportunities to complete it.

    The good aspects first.

    I really like the concept of the game that you can go to Ganon, the final boss, when ever you want. This leads to countless different ways to play and experience it. In consequence it gets also a lot of replay value, because of the different options you have to reach the goal.

    The shrines, one of the most controversial new addition for nearly all of the players, is also one of my favourite new elements the developer have added. The little puzzle rooms, work like a collectible and also as tricky little puzzles to keep the motivation high. The player is always in control of the pace and able to make free decisions on his own.

    Another top aspect is the world itself. Hyrule looks beautiful, has a lot of secrets to explore and offers a variety of environments. The complete world feels alive and the music which unusually subtle for a Zelda game fits it all perfectly.

    However, now here are my issues with the game.

    The new element, that your weapons will broke down, is annoying all the time you play and especially at the beginning simply frustrating. You only get weak weapons which will broke down very quickly, so you need to get another weak weapon. Thankfully this gets better when you make more progress. But this Problem runs through the entire game.

    The second complain I have is the camera angle, especially in combat. They have never improved on that since 1998. At that time it was not that bad, because at that time there weren't much enemies on the screen. But now You it can easily happen, that you have to face four or five enemies simultaneously. At that point you realise that the combat system is not made for situations like that.
    The final boss fight against Ganon is really bad and a huge disappointment. Clunky controls and an outdated concept are the main reasons for that.

    My last complain is the praise itself that the game gets. This is by far not the best game on switch.
    Super Mario Odyssey and Kirby and the forgotten Land are by far the better games, because they implemented their new features, way more clever than Breath of the Wild did. Both games also feel more polished, than Breath of the Wild.

    It is clearly a good game but far away from being a masterpiece.
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  12. Nov 29, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр, в которые я когда либо играл. Масса игровых механик, которые действительно работают, причём никто не объясняет как, игроку предлагают исследовать мир и учиться самому.

    С нетерпением жду продолжения и, надеюсь, разработчики смогут удержать планку.
    Одна из лучших игр, в которые я когда либо играл. Масса игровых механик, которые действительно работают, причём никто не объясняет как, игроку предлагают исследовать мир и учиться самому.

    С нетерпением жду продолжения и, надеюсь, разработчики смогут удержать планку.
  13. Nov 10, 2021
    10
    Words can't describe how much of a masterpiece this game is. The story, gameplay, the open world, music, weapons, and so much more are so brilliantly designed.

    Whatever I could say about this game, has already been said. Yes, this game is as good as everyone says it is, and is a must have title for your Nintendo Switch library.
  14. Apr 22, 2022
    9
    There's not much to say that hasn't already been said about BOTW: it's a beautiful game which, for the most part, plays very smoothly, and is generally just great fun.

    As I picked my way through the 140+ hours I invested into this game I imagined I would leave the game with a score of around 5-7. My main complaint was with the controls, they just never really gelled for me. But as I got
    There's not much to say that hasn't already been said about BOTW: it's a beautiful game which, for the most part, plays very smoothly, and is generally just great fun.

    As I picked my way through the 140+ hours I invested into this game I imagined I would leave the game with a score of around 5-7. My main complaint was with the controls, they just never really gelled for me. But as I got to the 50+ hours mark it started to be less painful to play, and by the time I was 100+ hours in I was in love with it, in spite of the controls.

    At the beginning of the game I was frustrated that it seemed as if every single character in the game was much stronger than Link. I was burning through my resources staying alive in even the most basic of fights. And it was impossible to find enough arrows! Every NPC I met would talk at length about how Link was a great hero and only he had the strength to wield the master sword, yet even the smallest enemies would murder me with just a couple of hits!

    But all of these things improve if you persevere.

    What I found very frustrating was the fact that, at times, it wasn't clear what was needed in order to progress and often I had to look things up. If I have to look things up then the game's failed to communicate its ideas properly. And some things that you need to do regularly, like cooking, aren't done in a way that allows you to work in bulk to get the job done quickly so that you can return to gaming… it can be a boring process cooking meals so that you don't die in the middle of your next battle!

    While I loved exploring the large open world and getting quests, the main storyline was actually a bit boring. Music was, in places, very good. But in most places, listening to the same few tracks for 140 hours got somewhat tedious. Voice acting was good for some characters, but not great for Zelda herself. As the principle character and the character with the most lines I honestly expected better.

    While there was evidence that the designers had tried to make Zelda a stronger character in this game, rather than just a damsel in distress, they didn't really succeed. She has her moments, but ultimately, at its core, this is really just another game about a bloke fighting a dragon (of sorts) to retrieve a princess from a castle. I'd have loved to have seen something new and original here. Still, it didn't feel like a waste of time, I just felt like the main storyline could have been so much stronger.

    So my verdict is that this is a game that takes a while to get into, for me at least, but it's worth sticking with to the bitter end as I thoroughly enjoyed the game in the end and was glad I invested the time. It just took a lot of frustrating hours to get to that point!
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  15. Mar 13, 2022
    10
    In breath of the wild, you have the freedom to play the way you want. If you choose, you can go the final area as soon as you finish the great plateau, or you can spend 300 hours exploring every single corner of the map. Every playthrough will be different, as the game does not have a strictly linear way of progressing through the story. Lastly, you always have quite a few options on howIn breath of the wild, you have the freedom to play the way you want. If you choose, you can go the final area as soon as you finish the great plateau, or you can spend 300 hours exploring every single corner of the map. Every playthrough will be different, as the game does not have a strictly linear way of progressing through the story. Lastly, you always have quite a few options on how to approach each fight, with no clearly superior choice, which makes the combat extremely creative. Expand
  16. Oct 17, 2021
    10
    This is the greatest game of the decade hands down. Everything about this game is just so damn fun to do. Most open world games have large maps, but they do not live up to their potential. Well breath of the wild more than delivers with something to find or do around every corner of the map. So many mini dungeons and korok puzzles to do that I am 300 hours in and still am nowhere near doneThis is the greatest game of the decade hands down. Everything about this game is just so damn fun to do. Most open world games have large maps, but they do not live up to their potential. Well breath of the wild more than delivers with something to find or do around every corner of the map. So many mini dungeons and korok puzzles to do that I am 300 hours in and still am nowhere near done with this gigantic game. While the dungeons are not the strongest in the series, they fit the style of breath of the wild, and the 120 shrines make up for the lack of larger dungeons. Hyrule castle is the best it has ever been in terms of the sheer scale and amount of secrets. So many unique enemies and different areas to explore. The map is so detailed and has some of the best designed areas in any video game map. I could go on for hours ranting about how good this game is, but this review is getting long enough. If you haven't played this game, buy it now! It is well worth 3 times what you pay for it! Expand
  17. Oct 19, 2021
    10
    Un juego perfecto en todo sentido, que re define la saga completamente. No puedo esperar para la segunda parte, como siempre Nintendo mostrando calidad suprema en cada apartado.
  18. Oct 21, 2021
    10
    This is one of my best games I ever had on Wii U and Nintendo Switch. I like the game's adventure, music and story mode. I also like their characters in this game.
  19. Oct 23, 2021
    10
    Easily the best game of the decade, it was such a great experience and so creative, i loved
  20. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Storia stupenda, gameplay bilanciato e libero, si può decidere come affrontare i vari ostacoli e nemici come si vuole, basta avere fantasia e inventiva e il gioco ti premia o ti bastona. Graficamente piscia in culo a tanti giochi usciti anche anni dopo.
  21. Jun 4, 2023
    10
    This game is a complete masterpiece, the gameplay, music, enemies, zones, ALL. It's a must if you got a switch, in case you don't, I recommend you the Romanian way, steal your friend's switch and play it. The only 2 bad things you can see on it are the carton-like weapons that break literally with 2 large combats (except master sword) and the lack of bosses, the most challenging enemiesThis game is a complete masterpiece, the gameplay, music, enemies, zones, ALL. It's a must if you got a switch, in case you don't, I recommend you the Romanian way, steal your friend's switch and play it. The only 2 bad things you can see on it are the carton-like weapons that break literally with 2 large combats (except master sword) and the lack of bosses, the most challenging enemies are the Lynels that are not even "bosses", and Ganon L fight. Expand
  22. Oct 25, 2021
    9
    Breath of the Wild redefines open world games with incredible mechanics and dynamic gameplay. Despite some minor quibbles, such as the lack of interesting side content and a decent story, Nintendo has managed to once again successfully reinvent the beloved franchise.
  23. May 29, 2022
    10
    can be a little confusing for less experienced gamers, but it is very addicting, the open world and mechanics are great
  24. Oct 27, 2021
    10
    Breath of the Wild redefines modern open world gaming. With the best tutorial segment of a game ive ever experienced, within an hour and a half the player has access to the entirety of the enormous map, leaving them free to climb, run, sail or ride across the incredibly diverse and stunning landscapes Hyrule has to offer.

    With a vast and expansive physics engine the player is free to
    Breath of the Wild redefines modern open world gaming. With the best tutorial segment of a game ive ever experienced, within an hour and a half the player has access to the entirety of the enormous map, leaving them free to climb, run, sail or ride across the incredibly diverse and stunning landscapes Hyrule has to offer.

    With a vast and expansive physics engine the player is free to experiment with anything and everything leading to hundreds of exciting discoveries and "wow, i never knew you could do that!" moments.

    The story, while a tad too bare, is good enough and the post apocalyptical theme of the game is clearly insinuated through the ruins and abandoned buildings throughout Hyrule. Players will find themselves in an enormous stone coliseum which is falling apart and swarming with powerful enemies, an abandoned place of worship, and a ruined and fragmented castle, once the symbolism of royalty and power in the land.

    Music and sound design are stunning, with ambient piano melodies taking up the majority of the background themes. this lets the player feel relaxed and depicts the peace and tranquility of the ruined Hyrule, once a bustling metropolis. There are some amazing orchestral arrangements too, most notably Solitary Warrior: Revali, Hyrule Castle, and Attack on Divine Beast Vah Medoh.

    Overall an absolute masterpiece and one that future games will look upon for inspiration for years.
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  25. Aug 15, 2022
    10
    The game greatly improved on a genre which advertised freedom but didn't really live up to that promise. This game lived up to it's promises and gave us a trend setter that's effects are still being felt today.
  26. Oct 31, 2021
    10
    Este jogo é uma obra prima ,o mundo aberto é incrível,ao meu ver o melhor que os videojogos já entregaram
  27. Feb 2, 2023
    10
    Personally, this is the greatest game of all time to me. From the music to the perfect world to explore. Even though I tend to be for fond of fps games, the controls and game play were so perfect. The story is perfect and DLC is perfect. Truly cannot wait for the sequel
  28. Oct 31, 2021
    10
    The best game I have ever played in my entire existence, honestly. It is limitless!
  29. Dec 22, 2021
    9
    a masterpiece in almost every category: cartoonish and gorgeous graphics, best gameplay i've ever experienced, excellent level design, excellent open world exploration, good music. Only complaint is very weak story and very little enemy variety.
    play this game!
  30. Nov 2, 2021
    9
    Лучшая экшн-рпг в которую я играл, а я играю в игры 25 лет. Буду возвращаться в этот великолепный мир точно и не один раз.
  31. Nov 2, 2021
    10
    THis is my first time playing open world game, and this game is AMAZING. I though i will hate it, but i fell in love with it in first hour. This is the role model of ALL GAME. You only need to complete main quest in order for the story to proceed, while side quest (120 shrine, 400 kokoro?, or any other side quest) are optional. So u won't stuck in the middle of the game because u can'tTHis is my first time playing open world game, and this game is AMAZING. I though i will hate it, but i fell in love with it in first hour. This is the role model of ALL GAME. You only need to complete main quest in order for the story to proceed, while side quest (120 shrine, 400 kokoro?, or any other side quest) are optional. So u won't stuck in the middle of the game because u can't find a place/npc to proceed.

    The only complain is some shrine is really hard to find. I only manage to find 90/120 shrine when playing on my own without googling/youtubing for guide. (but then u still can complete the story without finding all shrine, so...perfect?)

    Again, BIG LOVE to this game and super excited to wait for next gen Zelda BOTW.
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  32. Jan 15, 2023
    9
    So i finished the game in 2023, and it took me 4 times, re-starting the entire game, and it took me a while to understand how the open world worked on this game, also in the beginning, i took some help from friends that had finished the game, but once you understand how the open world and the game works, let me tell you, the game absorbs your soul and do not let go, Zelda Breath of TheSo i finished the game in 2023, and it took me 4 times, re-starting the entire game, and it took me a while to understand how the open world worked on this game, also in the beginning, i took some help from friends that had finished the game, but once you understand how the open world and the game works, let me tell you, the game absorbs your soul and do not let go, Zelda Breath of The Wild is such an amazing game, and maybe my review is super late, but i just love the game so much i had to pay my respect, not going to talk about much more because it is a 2017 game, but god damn this game felt so good, Zelda Tears of The Kingdom, i'll be waiting. Expand
  33. Nov 4, 2021
    10
    Simply put, one of the best video games of all time. The story is captivating, the gameplay is fun/smooth, and there’s always something to do and see.
  34. Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Open world is insane definitely one of the best games on a usually **** console i highly recommend if you made the same mistake as I did buying this console.
  35. Nov 7, 2021
    8
    Good open world game but a bad zelda game .There no Big dungons and not lot of mobs.
  36. Jun 29, 2022
    10
    The best game at the moment and probably will be for a long time until part 2 comes out. I look forward to the continuation.
  37. Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Insuperable en muchos aspectos aunque eche en falta las clásicas mazmorras de la saga pero aún con todo de lo mejor de zelda visto por mi y he jugado a todos los juegos salvo a los de cd phillips.
  38. Dec 8, 2021
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is what got me into getting a Nintendo Switch. I have a few small complaints with the game, such as the short draw distance, the time consuming cooking, and the lack of enemy variety, but they do not stop me from loving the game. It is a beautiful game to look at and some of the mechanics in the game are perfectly crafted too, such as the movement,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is what got me into getting a Nintendo Switch. I have a few small complaints with the game, such as the short draw distance, the time consuming cooking, and the lack of enemy variety, but they do not stop me from loving the game. It is a beautiful game to look at and some of the mechanics in the game are perfectly crafted too, such as the movement, weapons, and the progression. Expand
  39. Nov 13, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible. A few problems like the Shrines being a little too repetitive and weapon durability being very annoying do not take away from the overall experience and, 5 years since it's release, we can see how much influence it had in the industry.
  40. Nov 15, 2021
    10
    Un juego excelente es el primer Zelda que juego y es fascinante el mundo abierto la jugabilidad, el mejor Zelda en lo personal,ya que es basto tanto en durabilidad como en exploración
  41. Jan 29, 2022
    10
    one of the best games ever made. this game is 100% a must play for anyone who owns a switch
  42. Nov 24, 2021
    10
    The Legend of Zelda BOTW is a masterpiece! This was Nintendo’s first game for the Nintendo Switch…and it is still worth it if you are new to the console. The graphics,controls, gameplay, story are all excellent for the Nintendo Switch. Overall, it is a must buy if you want new switch games at all.
  43. Nov 20, 2021
    9
    Fantastic Game! Not the best zelda game ver in my opinion but it probably is the best in other's
  44. Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Best game I've ever played. I just don't want to end with such a vast map to explore - and it feels like there's something hidden in every little corner! I like the freedom you have to discover the world, the option if you want to build your stamina or hearts, the diversity of the map. Every second spent in the BoTW world is a pleasure and it's not just mindless killing of monsters, butBest game I've ever played. I just don't want to end with such a vast map to explore - and it feels like there's something hidden in every little corner! I like the freedom you have to discover the world, the option if you want to build your stamina or hearts, the diversity of the map. Every second spent in the BoTW world is a pleasure and it's not just mindless killing of monsters, but also something for your brain when you have to figure out the shrines' riddles. Expand
  45. Nov 23, 2021
    10
    Has its flaws, no doubt about it.. But it does so many things right that it's a 10/10 for me, easily.
  46. Apr 23, 2022
    10
    Este juego es SIN DUDA el mejor juega de la historia. De la historia me refiero desde el tetris hasta día de hoy. Tiene unos gráficos increíbles, una historia incansable, es, es, INCREÍBLE. El mundo es muy grande y extenso, etc...
  47. Nov 27, 2021
    10
    A truly magnificent game. It’s obvious this game was made with passion and love. This game is an artistic masterpiece.
  48. Nov 28, 2021
    10
    There are not enough words to describe this game. Every time I hear its name or hear a song from it or watch my boyfriend playing it all I can think is how I wish I could play it for the first time again. If you haven't played it yet, do yourself a favour and buy it. No words could do it justice and it is definitely one of the best games I have ever played and will play. You will never getThere are not enough words to describe this game. Every time I hear its name or hear a song from it or watch my boyfriend playing it all I can think is how I wish I could play it for the first time again. If you haven't played it yet, do yourself a favour and buy it. No words could do it justice and it is definitely one of the best games I have ever played and will play. You will never get tired of exploring because there are always new things to find and amaze you, the shrines are so fun and rewarding to complete, the champions are just so well made and their stories are so good, finding Link's lost memories is so rewarding and the cutscenes are just beautifully made and give you so much information about the characters and their history. The villages are all so charming, the soundtrack is a masterpiece. Just get it! Expand
  49. Nov 29, 2021
    10
    Wie kann ein game einfach nur so geil sein habs mir nie geholt wollte es aber immer spielen und ich bereue es sehr die story: es gibt ne story ?
    Also ich fande die story echt zu kurz aber die szenen und Charaktere waren gut 10/10
  50. Nov 30, 2021
    10
    If you want to feel the true experience of the switch it is with this game.
  51. Dec 1, 2021
    10
    Impecável, um dos melhores jogos de todos os tempos !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  52. Jan 8, 2022
    10
    El mejor zelda de todos para mi, buenos controles, mecánicas y lo mejor la exploración pura y limpia ojalá sigan con esa fórmula y poco a poco se mejore, el único pero que le pondría sería que de lejos se tarda en cargar el render y uno que otro lugar hay bajones de fps cuando está la switch conectada a la tele.
  53. Dec 6, 2021
    9
    This game is just a masterpiece the gameplay the story' everything on this game is make you feel like you are link you better not miss this one
  54. Dec 8, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing game mostly perfection. My only probably is I wish you could after you defeated Gabon you could go back to a world free of Ganon. Besides from that it’s amazing graphics are awesome and I actually was addicted to the game and it’s not like most games because this game is actually making you use your brain to figure out how to proceed in the game. Expand
  55. May 28, 2023
    10
    This is whe I think videogames should be considered ART. It’s such an amazing story, breathtaking and unique world. The best experience I’ve ever had with a videogame in my entire life.
  56. Dec 11, 2021
    10
    To sum it up in once sentence, this is the best game I have ever played in my entire life, and it is the best game ever made.

    Just as the Italian painter Michelangelo made the "Creazione di Adamo", and how Leonardo Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, this creation made by legendary Shigeru Miyamoto, Hidemaro Fujibayashi and Eiji Aonuma should not be viewed as a video game in my opinion.
    To sum it up in once sentence, this is the best game I have ever played in my entire life, and it is the best game ever made.

    Just as the Italian painter Michelangelo made the "Creazione di Adamo",
    and how Leonardo Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, this creation made by
    legendary Shigeru Miyamoto, Hidemaro Fujibayashi and Eiji Aonuma should
    not be viewed as a video game in my opinion.

    It is a Masterpiece and a timeless work of digital art.
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  57. May 22, 2022
    10
    My very first game in The Legend of Zelda series and I am absolutely amazed on what it offers and the performance runs perfectly on a hardware like the switch Soundtrack and Visual graphics are phenomenal, while other games on the system struggle to maintain at least a good frame rate, Breath of the Wild takes no sweat performing with 30 fps despite the gorgeous graphics. Imagine theMy very first game in The Legend of Zelda series and I am absolutely amazed on what it offers and the performance runs perfectly on a hardware like the switch Soundtrack and Visual graphics are phenomenal, while other games on the system struggle to maintain at least a good frame rate, Breath of the Wild takes no sweat performing with 30 fps despite the gorgeous graphics. Imagine the possibilities if the switch gets un upgrade and the sequel for this game comes out as a launch title for the new Nintendo console! Expand
  58. Aug 3, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This has by far been one of the greatest open world games I’ve ever laid my hands on. There is literally so much to do in this special world, that I simply don’t have a large enough character limit list them all. The attention to detail in this game is absurd. The climate gauge is a great example of this. Hiding in the shade or going up in altitude decreases the surrounding temperature, standing in direct sunlight increases it. The desert in this game acts exactly the same as in real life, days are hot and nights are cold. Another fantastic example would be the equipment. Metal shields, bows, and swords can conduct electricity and you can literally get struck by lightning in a thunderstorm. Wood shields, bows, swords, and basic arrows catch on fire when exposed to level 3 heat. Those fires can be extinguished when going into water.

    This entire game is built around exploration, and it heavily encourages you to explore. Completing shrine puzzles can permanently increase your maximum health or stamina, scaling tall towers updates your map. Encountering groups of enemies and defeating them is rewarded with a chest. Finding Korok seeds can increase your equipment slots.

    Exploration is also encourage via resource gathering. The cooking system is built around buying or gathering food, which allows you to create food that can buff your defense, attack power, or movement speed. It can temporarily increase your maximum stamina and hearts too, or you could make food that buffs resistances to heat, cold, and electricity, or even increase your stealth. If cooking isn’t your thing, you can create elixirs that essentially provide the same effects that cooking can. Mob drops aren’t useless in this game, as most of them are used in upgrading your clothing. Ancient materials can be used to upgrade runes. The puzzles in this game are sometimes simplistic at best, and mind intensive at worst. But all of them are fun and enjoyable. The best puzzles that really force you to think are found in the Divine Beasts, often requiring the Beast to be moved in certain ways to complete certain things. Locations in Breath of the Wild are vast and extremely different. Ranging from a hot volcano to the icy tundra. Each one of them requires different clothing or resistances to explore. You can only find certain resources in specific biomes, and this also applies to animals and monsters too! The boss fights were unique and varied, each requiring their own strategy. Now to the story. The beginning fills you with questions. Why did Link wake up in a cave? Why is ancient technology littering the landscape? You explore this world and piece by piece you begin the assemble the missing information like a puzzle. In the end game, you’ll completely understand what happened before you went into your 100 year slumber. This game literally turns you into Link. You must find your old memories and piece together who you once were. The silent protagonist really shines here, putting the player into their boots.
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  59. Dec 11, 2021
    9
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is as revolutionary as TLOZ: Ocarina of Time was. This game manages to re-imagine the open world formula as we know today, letting the player have the most freedom in videogame history. You see that mountain? You can go there! Want to have a campfire and relax? You can do that! The world is memorable, full of mysteries and unlockables, and it's veryThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is as revolutionary as TLOZ: Ocarina of Time was. This game manages to re-imagine the open world formula as we know today, letting the player have the most freedom in videogame history. You see that mountain? You can go there! Want to have a campfire and relax? You can do that! The world is memorable, full of mysteries and unlockables, and it's very diverse. There are of course flaws, like it's bosses, the dungeons aren't that diverse and zelda-like, and how most of the story is told trough flashbacks. But at the end those flaws are minor, and the game is still a masterpiece. It really holds a special game in my heart. If you haven't played it, go, buy a copy, and play it. NOW. Expand
  60. May 14, 2023
    10
    Great game!

    Amazing sound, music, visual, action.
    It’s perfect game!
  61. Dec 17, 2021
    10
    This game proves to be one of the strongest games in the entire Zelda franchise. Everything is near perfection is this game from the world design to its gameplay. The one thing that I would certainly have to say is I don't like is the divine beasts. I think they are an absolutely awful replacement for dungeons and I hope that they are discontinued in the sequel. But other than that this isThis game proves to be one of the strongest games in the entire Zelda franchise. Everything is near perfection is this game from the world design to its gameplay. The one thing that I would certainly have to say is I don't like is the divine beasts. I think they are an absolutely awful replacement for dungeons and I hope that they are discontinued in the sequel. But other than that this is certainly one of the greatest games of all time and is a 10/10 recommendation. Expand
  62. Feb 21, 2023
    10
    Breath of the Wild is my favourite game of all time, but its not a perfect 10, more so a 9.5-9.7. Its amazing, but i hope its sequel can expand on the game I love and make it even better.
  63. Dec 20, 2021
    9
    Most gaming companies rely heavily on what's the newest trend to release their game, and lately, it seems to be an open world.
    When Nintendo announced that the new Legend of Zelda would be an open-world RPG (that runs on Wii U) I was skeptical that they would archive something great and original, without creating cliches in gameplay mechanics.
    Zelda Breath of the Wild not only it's
    Most gaming companies rely heavily on what's the newest trend to release their game, and lately, it seems to be an open world.
    When Nintendo announced that the new Legend of Zelda would be an open-world RPG (that runs on Wii U) I was skeptical that they would archive something great and original, without creating cliches in gameplay mechanics.
    Zelda Breath of the Wild not only it's original, but it's also so revolutionary that every single new open-world game has ripped off its mechanics.
    There is a problem with open-world games, and it's the open world. An open-world game that just uses these mechanics to fill the entire world with sidequest and collectibles has failed to reach its purpose. What's the point of having a vast world where it's possible to reach any location if there is nothing to do? Or what if I'm too low on XP to enter a specific region? At that point, the game loses its mechanic of being open-world, because it demands the player to do specific quests or farm enough to enter a location.
    Breath of the Wild has none of those problems. The game starts immediately by saying what you have to do, and you can do it right away. The only real main quest is given at the start of the game, all the other quests are story-related, and will give you a big advantage in the final boss battle.
    Breath of the Wild also has a very specific level system. Instead of farming XP to use better equipment or unlock skills, you get better by playing, and so do monsters, becoming stronger and stronger, and dropping more quality weapons.
    The only thing that can be level-up in Zelda is the HP and Stamina, in order to do that you have to complete shrines, which are scattered across all the map, and that is the best part of the game. No matter where you go, you will always "progress" in the main quest, by getting stronger and having more chance of winning.
    There are also many side quests, and each one of them is different from the other, resulting in a unique experience for all of them, and removing the sense of already seen, that many open-world games have.
    The things you can do with the elements reminded me of the golden age of Far Cry 2, while the physics are well thought almost to a Half_life level.
    You can set fires in a forest and direct it with the wind of a fan through the enemies' campsite; during a storm, you can equip an iron blade to attract lighting and toss it near enemies when they are about to strike. There is so much potential in this game that you can spend hours just having fun with these two mechanics.
    The game isn't perfect as it has some bugs, and with the DLC, after upgrading the Master Sword to the max level, the game gets too easy; while the Master mode, unlocked at the end of the game, takes too long to kill one enemy, especially at the start of the game. Perhaps the biggest problem is the inventory; being able to carry 100 dishes that fully heal back all my HP makes the game way too easy (and I just need to collect some fruit to do that).
    Zelda Breath of the Wild it's an incredible experience, something that many game houses should take note of, sit down and understand, and try to elaborate in a new experience rather than just straight up copying its mechanics and gameplay, because no other games were able to.

    9.5 / 10 Kermito San
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  64. Dec 18, 2021
    10
    Is currently my favorite game to date, it absolutely beautiful and it’s open world gives you so much to explore, can’t say much more, just play the game.
  65. Mar 14, 2022
    10
    名副其实的神作,一周目自己一点点探索这片大陆,让人一直保持着对这个世界的好奇,跟随每一个神庙慢慢开扩自己的地图,在各地寻找宝箱和呀哈哈,是真实的让人感到最简单的快乐。在做完除了盖侬的其他主线任务时,心里全是一种怅然若失的感觉,而且看了别人的介绍后意识到自己还有太多东西没见到了,果断开启二周目地毯式的走遍海拉鲁,不过可以的话还是希望能够再有一次一周目的快乐啊。
    音乐剧情等各方面可以说是五边形战士,现在即将打完二周目就等续作了。真的就是印证了他们说的那句话,一个好的游戏打完后就像是失去了一个世界
    名副其实的神作,一周目自己一点点探索这片大陆,让人一直保持着对这个世界的好奇,跟随每一个神庙慢慢开扩自己的地图,在各地寻找宝箱和呀哈哈,是真实的让人感到最简单的快乐。在做完除了盖侬的其他主线任务时,心里全是一种怅然若失的感觉,而且看了别人的介绍后意识到自己还有太多东西没见到了,果断开启二周目地毯式的走遍海拉鲁,不过可以的话还是希望能够再有一次一周目的快乐啊。
    音乐剧情等各方面可以说是五边形战士,现在即将打完二周目就等续作了。真的就是印证了他们说的那句话,一个好的游戏打完后就像是失去了一个世界
  66. Dec 31, 2021
    9
    Amazing experience. Playing this game felt like I was 10 years old again, when I didn't know anything about games and their mechanics. The game forces you to think outside the box. The story is simple, but it will fit perfectly into the atmosphere of the game where not only the mechanics are a mystery, but also history.
  67. Dec 30, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Warning: this has a lot of spoilers.
    This game is one of the best of the Zelda games, but it also has some bad things, though, and that’s why this is a nine for me. Note: this is personal opinion, some people may find some things that I consider bad as good things.
    Bad points:
    - The puzzles in game (usually kolog seeds puzzles, there is more variety on other puzzles) are too repetitive, always same mechanics in most of them, there are some of them that are creative, and so more difficult, though.
    - The bosses don’t have personality, they are just a kind of shadows that attack you, everyone of them with different attacks depending on what bosses they are but they are all the same. In other Zelda games, like Ocarina of Time, the bosses had different forms, being some of them a kind of clone of Link that is a ghost to a dragon that looks like the chinese ones. It would be really cool to see bosses like this in this game, but after all they are used to be things that only think in destroy, according to the game, so this can be good or bad depending in the opinion.

    Good points:
    - This is the first Zelda game where the characters talk (Link is the only exception, as he’s the only one that doesn’t talk), making the gamer feel more like if they were inside the game. Also, the traductions to different languages are perfect, in my opinion.
    - There are many things to do, many missions, many hidden places to discover, many places to visit, many monsters to attack, many other animals to interact with between others, so you can enjoy this game by many ways, trying to get the final boss, Ganon, faster or trying to complete everything in this game.
    - The cooking system has many varieties, you can find them by seeing a poster somewhere, a character telling you a recipe, trying all possible combinations of food, or even a recipe book. It’s also a good point that if you are in a cold place you’ll find things that are adapted to a cold climate and give you resistance to the very hot places, in the “normal” places, with “normal” climate, you’ll find insects, mushrooms, etc. that will give you other effects like speed or attack boost, and in hot climate same thing, but with the respective climate.
    - Something a bit similar to the last point, if there is a storm, the metalic items will attract lightning, so you will get struck by one, if you are in the volcano, the wooden items will break, etc.
    - The mechanics: a bomb kills all the fish in the zone the bomb is exploding, breaking trees can give the player access to other zones by acting like a bridge, with fire arrows you burn ropes, that will make something fall, like a ramp, giving (in the case it was a ramp) access to the player to get to wherever the ramp ended, bomb arrows don’t work when raining, wind makes the bombs move, if you explode a bomb near to something explosive, it will explode too, making a stronger explosion, between many others.
    - You can climb, swim, cook, walk, run, snowboard with shields, swimming faster consumes more energy, climbing faster consumes more energy, running consumes energy. You can’t dive, but the point I want to get to is that you have many ways to move.
    - The variety of clothes: there are many different clothes, all of them with different characteristics, depending on where you can find them, the amount of money or the difficulty of the puzzle and what do you need to get them, for example, clothes in Gerudo city are clothes with heat resistance and usually girl clothes. Clothes you earn by puzzles related to electricity give you resistance to lightnighs and electricity in general, not complete resistance, as if you have full electricity resistance a lightning might still hurt you. If you upgrade clothes, they will defend you more, with my personal best armor enemies hardly make me severe damage.
    - Last but not least (I would add more but there is a 5000 character limit), the graphics. Just by seeing the trailer you realize how fresh this game looks, in my opinion it looks so beautiful, I don’t think there are big light glitches, maybe small details, but that’s something that I can’t say with all games.
    Hope this helped you!
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  68. Aug 6, 2022
    10
    10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000/10
  69. Jan 6, 2022
    10
    Hayatımda ilk defa bir single player oyuna günde 10 15 saat gömdüm bırakamadım o kadar keyifliydi ki
  70. Jan 7, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The only thing this game was missing was for something to change when you beat the game Expand
  71. Jan 7, 2022
    10
    increible es una maravilla de juego, buena jugabilidad y increibles graficos obra de arte
  72. Jan 8, 2022
    9
    Всем у кого есть сыч рекомендую одна из лучших рпг в открытом мире в которую я играл.
  73. Mar 22, 2022
    10
    É o melhor RPG que já joguei tá na minha lista de melhores jogos com certeza!
  74. Jan 11, 2022
    10
    When I first got Breath of the Wild, I thought Zelda games were for nerds. Then I realized they are amazing, or maybe I’m just a nerd.
  75. Jan 12, 2022
    10
    Breath of the wild is an insane masterpiece, I love all zelda games and my favorite is ocarina of time but i'm so happy that they decided to go back to its roots and make an open world experience, can't wait for the sequel to improve.
  76. Jan 13, 2022
    10
    Bu yolculuk kendine oyuncu diyen her insan tarafından deneyim edilmelidir. Oyunun çıkışından bu yana yön verdiği ve diğer oyun firmalarına ders niteliğinde gösterilebilecek yoğunlukta içerik, üzerine gerçek dünya misali oyun motoru ile tam anlamıyla fark yaratan bir eser. Eğer oyunda bir işlem yapacaksanız bunu gerçek dünyada yapacağınız şekilde nasıl yapacaksanız bu oyunun içinde deBu yolculuk kendine oyuncu diyen her insan tarafından deneyim edilmelidir. Oyunun çıkışından bu yana yön verdiği ve diğer oyun firmalarına ders niteliğinde gösterilebilecek yoğunlukta içerik, üzerine gerçek dünya misali oyun motoru ile tam anlamıyla fark yaratan bir eser. Eğer oyunda bir işlem yapacaksanız bunu gerçek dünyada yapacağınız şekilde nasıl yapacaksanız bu oyunun içinde de hareketlerinizi öyle planlamalısınız. Eğer 2 sandık üzeri demir kapı koyup altında ateş yakarsanız kapının üstüne koyduğunuz et pişecektir. Bu fizik motoru eşi görülmemiş bir eser. Gerçek oyun sever herkes deneyim etmeli! Expand
  77. Jan 25, 2022
    10
    This game is incredible. I love just to ride around the world and explore everything. From the tutorial to the end it is fantastic. Bullet time, perries, breakable weapons and so much more. The glider gives you so much freedom. One of the best games ever made.
  78. Jan 16, 2022
    10
    THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: BREATH OF THE WILD

    This game, no... The game has captivated me in a special way, the design of its map is igneous and addictive, the same would be said of its combats, puzzles, rewards and characters, although it has moved away from the classic gameplay of zelda did it for the better, sometimes changes are necessary, and this is an outstanding example
  79. Aug 25, 2022
    8
    I don't get the hype.

    This was my first Zelda game and I had high expectations for obvious reasons. And to be honest, other than the gameplay and art style this is a pretty empty game with virtually no story. I am pretty confused why anyone would consider this the greatest game of all time. You literally have to do a picture quest if you want to get any semblance of a story or
    I don't get the hype.

    This was my first Zelda game and I had high expectations for obvious reasons. And to be honest, other than the gameplay and art style this is a pretty empty game with virtually no story. I am pretty confused why anyone would consider this the greatest game of all time.

    You literally have to do a picture quest if you want to get any semblance of a story or character development. The open world is pretty empty other than scattered enemy encampments and repetitive inns throughout. The puzzle dungeons were interesting but repetitive and not very fun.

    Positives. The sound track is a masterpiece without a doubt. The gameplay and physics mechanic and addictive and endlessly fun. The boss design is 10/10 amazing. But other than those positives this is a pretty empty and repetitive open world with virtually no story.
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  80. Jan 18, 2022
    10
    what are we talkin about basically one of the best games ever made!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  81. Jan 18, 2022
    9
    Incredible game. Very good graphics and mechanics. Gets a little repetitive towards the end, but it is indeed worth a try.
  82. Jan 26, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. A true masterpiece. Read other user score and critic review for more info. I'm lazy. :)
  83. Jun 13, 2023
    9
    About this game I have heard a lot and I think that the high level reviews of common users and specialized critics are reasonable. What perhaps was not emphasized enough is this game manages to impress even after many years (I play it since March 2023) and it never appears as a six years old game... especially after playing such and horrible and low-quality game as Scarlet and Violet.About this game I have heard a lot and I think that the high level reviews of common users and specialized critics are reasonable. What perhaps was not emphasized enough is this game manages to impress even after many years (I play it since March 2023) and it never appears as a six years old game... especially after playing such and horrible and low-quality game as Scarlet and Violet.

    About this game I enjoyed the ability to insert the player, from the beginning, in a vast and wild nature that you don't feel is yours, but in which you have to know how to live and feed. BOTW, is for this reason, in the first place, a huge survival experience. You know there is a story to carry on but what there is between two points of the plot is something of the highest quality and fun beyond imagination.

    But not all that glitters is gold: I must to point out that I didn't fully appreciate the final part of the plot. The entire game, as many have emphasized, maintains a "low profile" plot because its focus is on the "wild" game play, but I do not think that this aspect could be a sufficient justification.

    The finale is too fast and is not able to create solid memories in the player.
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  84. Jan 27, 2022
    10
    Best Game on Switch by far! Has probably the one of the best graphics, gameplay and longest in a switch game. This game beats out other Switch game by miles and is the No.1 title for newcomers to the switch.
  85. Jan 28, 2022
    10
    This the best game I have every played, the game triggered my emotions and urge to play.
  86. Jan 28, 2022
    10
    My favorite game oat. If there's any game I wish I could erase from my memory and play, it would be this game.
  87. Jan 29, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever made. It redefined the open world genre, and hopefully the sequel will be just as good.
  88. Jan 30, 2022
    10
    The best way to describe this game is perfection, everything about it game is amazing.
  89. Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Un juego que tomo un camino diferente para la saga y sin embargo termino siendo de los mejores cambios para esta misma
  90. Jan 30, 2022
    9
    First Zelda. Gameplay and graphics are impressive. Performances when docked does have some occasional frame drops.
  91. Jan 30, 2022
    10
    Must buy. you will enjoy it for sure. Enjoy it. This game is amazing just play it.
  92. Jan 30, 2022
    9
    An absolutely brilliant entry in the Zelda franchise - easily arguably the best Zelda game of all time, and quite likely the best Switch game ever. The open world is fantastic, if a little underwhelming in terms of the number of interactions with actually interesting characters. Side quests are plentiful but many of them are a little, well, lame, and several have anticlimactic conclusions.An absolutely brilliant entry in the Zelda franchise - easily arguably the best Zelda game of all time, and quite likely the best Switch game ever. The open world is fantastic, if a little underwhelming in terms of the number of interactions with actually interesting characters. Side quests are plentiful but many of them are a little, well, lame, and several have anticlimactic conclusions. With that being said, they’re still an absolute blast and the puzzles and riddles are great. Speaking of puzzles, the 100+ shrines are quite fun too, if a little easy in most cases. The ONLY real gripe of mine is the durability system. You will often find multiple weapons and shields breaking within the same battle against just one or two enemies. It’s easily the most frustrating aspect of the game and the only thing that you’ll find actually detracting from the experience. If you have a Switch, BOTW is an absolute must-play. Expand
  93. Feb 1, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia en mi opinión, pero sin ninguna duda. Me parece hasta ofensivo las 237 criticas que actualmente tiene el juego, y que provienen o de gente que no ha jugado al juego y eso les da rabia o gente que no tiene ni idea de videojuegos. Apartado artístico que a dia de hoy, me sigue pareciendo el mas bonito, graficos que explotan las capacidades de la consola a la queEl mejor juego de la historia en mi opinión, pero sin ninguna duda. Me parece hasta ofensivo las 237 criticas que actualmente tiene el juego, y que provienen o de gente que no ha jugado al juego y eso les da rabia o gente que no tiene ni idea de videojuegos. Apartado artístico que a dia de hoy, me sigue pareciendo el mas bonito, graficos que explotan las capacidades de la consola a la que pertenece, siendo un juego de salida de consola y que a dia de hoy no ha sido desbancado de esa posición. En lo jugable es una delicia, la exploración es extremadamente satisfactoria y el juego logra provocar cada 10 segundos la curiosidad de que habrá si sigo este camino, detrás de esa montaña o en ese acantilado. Una minuscula pega, quizá la unica junto con los jefes de cada bestia divina, es el desgaste de las armas, excesivamente rápido aunque entiendo su finalidad. La historia es sencilla pero muy bien realizada y con momentos que favorecen la inmersión en el juego, breve y presentada de tal manera que no entorpezca el eje central del juego, la exploración y sensación de aventura. Contenido para aburrir, un mundo inmenso que espera ser descubierto a manos de Link con su caballo y la paravela, que no nos falte nunca la paravela. Expand
  94. Feb 1, 2022
    10
    El mejor videojuego de la historia, es lo único que tengo que decir. Si no lo has jugado no se a qué esperas
  95. Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Игра просто великолепна! Мне очень понравился её геймплэй и геймдизайн. Также имеет большой заполненный мир для изучения. Думаю она стоит своих денег.
    Однако есть и минусы по типу просадки фпс в лесу короков и иногда приходится тратить время на переход из 1 места в другое.
    Многие скажут, что как она может стоить 6300 рублей? Однако это очень хороший AAA проект, который не уступает даже
    Игра просто великолепна! Мне очень понравился её геймплэй и геймдизайн. Также имеет большой заполненный мир для изучения. Думаю она стоит своих денег.
    Однако есть и минусы по типу просадки фпс в лесу короков и иногда приходится тратить время на переход из 1 места в другое.
    Многие скажут, что как она может стоить 6300 рублей? Однако это очень хороший AAA проект, который не уступает даже God of war на PS4. И есть очень много способов экономить:
    б/у рынок, акции, и в РФ на картриджах игры стоят немного дешевле
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  96. Feb 1, 2022
    10
    El juego es de los mejores juegos de la historia, tiene una historia muy buena, buenos gráficos, buenas mecánicas y muy buena jugabilidad, un mundo abierto 10/10 sin duda
  97. Feb 1, 2022
    10
    Наиграв 120+ часов, я не прошёл её до конца. Это очень интересная игра и главный систем-селлер Nintendo Switch. В неё находится столько различных механик, которые ты по пальцам не пересчитаешь, начиная от ударов оружия и заканчивая готовкой блюд, которые дают тебе различные бафы. Рекомендую короч, жаль 12/10 нельзя поставить.Наиграв 120+ часов, я не прошёл её до конца. Это очень интересная игра и главный систем-селлер Nintendo Switch. В неё находится столько различных механик, которые ты по пальцам не пересчитаешь, начиная от ударов оружия и заканчивая готовкой блюд, которые дают тебе различные бафы. Рекомендую короч, жаль 12/10 нельзя поставить.
  98. Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Best game for Nintendo switch so far. Beautiful graphic, interesting main and side quests big open world.
  99. Feb 2, 2022
    10
    Одна из лучших игр в которые я играл! Тебя пускают в открытый мир и ты сразу можешь пойти на самого главного босса Ганона или исследовать этот не маленький мир. Короче игра стоит того что бы потратить хоть год на эту игру! Ради это игры можно даже купить Нинтендо свитч! И ты не пожалеешь! Я бы даже поставил 100 из 10 если бы можно было!Одна из лучших игр в которые я играл! Тебя пускают в открытый мир и ты сразу можешь пойти на самого главного босса Ганона или исследовать этот не маленький мир. Короче игра стоит того что бы потратить хоть год на эту игру! Ради это игры можно даже купить Нинтендо свитч! И ты не пожалеешь! Я бы даже поставил 100 из 10 если бы можно было!
Metascore
97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

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