The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20981 Ratings

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  1. FuryTornado
    Feb 14, 2022
    10
    No words can describe how magnificent this game is, from the true open world design, Ghibli art style and ground breaking physics/chemistry engine that IGN/Gamespot still manage to discover new things 5 years later, perfection.
  2. Looki_Looki
    Feb 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, everything is just perfect and well done. It got my favourite game pretty quick.
  3. Irissu
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    an absolute masterpiece. On par with its predecessor, Zelda Ocarina of Time. One of those games you remember for a lifetime.
  4. crispeto
    Feb 4, 2022
    10
    It's difficult to understand how the developers did what they did with BOTW. To create a world where you can go anywhere, capture just about anything, stunning graphics and lush landscapes, combined with a gargantuan world. And that's just the beginning. There are numerous side quests, hundreds of korok seeds to find, over 100 shrine puzzles to complete, and a dozen towers to activate. TheIt's difficult to understand how the developers did what they did with BOTW. To create a world where you can go anywhere, capture just about anything, stunning graphics and lush landscapes, combined with a gargantuan world. And that's just the beginning. There are numerous side quests, hundreds of korok seeds to find, over 100 shrine puzzles to complete, and a dozen towers to activate. The puzzles are unique and super fun to play. And it all adds up to one of the best stories in gaming. It's a game that could last over a year to play and even then there's always something to do. And this is all on a cartridge the size of one's thumb. This is easily the new standard for open world gaming and some of the most fun I've ever had with a game on any console. It is truly a masterpiece and well deserving of the greatest game of all time. Thanks to the developers for making a game that all my other games combined cannot compete with. Well done!… Expand
  5. Ka1dowskiX
    Feb 7, 2022
    10
    The game is wonderful - after 4 years of playing and over 250 hours of gameplay I can easily state that the game should be considered as a strong contender for the award of the game of the decade.

    Nintendo gave us the possibility to choose - something that was a problem of numerous games. BOTW gives to players the opportunity to form the adventure and lead the story of Hyrule in    The game is wonderful - after 4 years of playing and over 250 hours of gameplay I can easily state that the game should be considered as a strong contender for the award of the game of the decade.

    Nintendo gave us the possibility to choose - something that was a problem of numerous games. BOTW gives to players the opportunity to form the adventure and lead the story of Hyrule in numerous ways. One could try to fight the final boss right after the prologue (sure, they will probably get beaten black and blue) or try to check out every nook and cranny of the map. That, combined with wonderful soundtrack, interesting quest and challenging enemies makes Breath of the Wild a game worth a 10 mark.    … Expand
  6. MareQ
    Feb 4, 2022
    9
    I needed such refreshing experience of gaming even after about 5 years from its realese while playing it it felt like a real adventure while exploring whole world and discovering its secrets and mechanics. It has its minor problems such us grind but replayability is so high that is not a big problem. 9/10 one of the best games i've played.
  7. Palischkapio
    Feb 8, 2022
    10
    PALI-CRITC: 98/100
    Ranking of my favourite games: #1

    This is my favourite game of all time!
  8. Ssen
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    How this game is not in the top 3 of the console is beyond me. An open world that invites you to constantly explore, fun puzzles at the shrines, fun combat, lovely art and music. Traversal is also very functional, which can be a pain point in many games.

    Can’t wait for BoTW 2
  9. Jose2606
    Feb 10, 2022
    10
    Me parece el mejor juego de mundo abierto de la historia de los videojuegos, y aunque no sea perfecto por problemas como la historia o el funcionamiento de los kologs le doy un 10
  10. Wyve
    Feb 11, 2022
    10
    Personally this is the best game i've ever played. Huge and full of things to do, with an incredibile art direction and game design.
    If you have a Switch you can't miss it, and if don't have one maybe you have to buy one!
  11. BaldursThones
    Jun 8, 2023
    10
    You know that feeling you get when you play Dark Souls and there's a small cliff that you wish you could jump over but you can't. Or maybe you get that feeling from a different game like old Zelda games. This game full fills that feeling. While it might not have the best combat or dungeons, the open world is and freedom the game gives you makes up for it.
  12. Patoplexx
    Feb 12, 2022
    10
    Un juego orgánico como pocos, mágico, con una banda sonora hermosa, no llegó producirme las mismas sensaciones que OOT pero así y todo es una joya
  13. parkasd
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    This game is the GREATEST GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED. i usually get bored while playing these RPG games and can't finish the game but this game, I played it for 90 hours and it was so fun.
    If you have trouble with finishing the games then this is the one for you.
    also, this game is THE "open world" game
  14. gate323100
    Feb 13, 2022
    10
    First meet the game at last mouth, botw make me know game is not only graphic. For morden gamer who want get a real graphic like a movie want get into realworld but I must say this is a wrong concept, everyone bring their fast food culture into gameworld this is wrong such as many player though rdr2 is slow and boring. A videogame should put all the matters behind your life and enjoy itFirst meet the game at last mouth, botw make me know game is not only graphic. For morden gamer who want get a real graphic like a movie want get into realworld but I must say this is a wrong concept, everyone bring their fast food culture into gameworld this is wrong such as many player though rdr2 is slow and boring. A videogame should put all the matters behind your life and enjoy it just like tatse it that feeling is very relax, a lot of game want graphic best make it "look" like real when I play these game i just feel oh the graphic is great but gameplay not funny but botw make me "feel like real"! everytime I open the game I just get so much funny and I go to new place explore just like I m traveling at another wolrd start my adventure… Expand
  15. Kd-madrid
    Feb 15, 2022
    8
    Acutally I am a playstation fan and i bought the switch oled model as i really like this device and it’s idea and the innovation it delivers and i wanted to explore the universe of nintendo and i bought zelda BOWT and supermario odyssey when i saw the reviews and watched gameplay videos i realised that these games are overrated as i saw people claiming that zelda bowt is the best gameAcutally I am a playstation fan and i bought the switch oled model as i really like this device and it’s idea and the innovation it delivers and i wanted to explore the universe of nintendo and i bought zelda BOWT and supermario odyssey when i saw the reviews and watched gameplay videos i realised that these games are overrated as i saw people claiming that zelda bowt is the best game ever and 10s everywhere and i was not impressed with all the hype i think they are alittle bit overrated and overhyped games i started to play them and to be honest i did not finish both of them but i really went through missions and quests and i will continue till i finish both of them i am talking here about super mario odyssey and zelda as they are the best and highest rated game on the system but i will continue talking about zelda i just want the nintendo fanboys not to be bothered or feel offended but i really can not see anything wow or special about BOTW:
    Big empty lifeless world, combat no so exciting, i do not like the concept of broken shields and weapons , the climbing system which is not logic and against physicses graphics which is not astonishing or gorgeous it looks like ipad games , and link the protagonist who do not talk !!! No voice acting for link how come a game like this the protagonist do not talk currently one of the most important aspects of the best games ever made is the protagonist and voice acting of the character that makes us fall in love with games like arthur morgan or kratos , nathan drake and many many characters. zelda botw is good game but not S tier or best ever or what so ever you call it you can not put it besides red dead redemption 2 or god of war, last of us or many many games who are much better on many aspects and again i am not telling it is a bad game i am playstation fan but i really like to explore many and different games from the playstation system it is a really good game but not that much as most of you claiming it is the best ever or the 10/10 reviews i think it’s fair review 8 or 8.5    … Expand
  16. jorge1102
    May 5, 2022
    9
    -----2022/5/6-----
    更新修改評論: 4分改為9分
    2022/5/6 完成最終主要任務 這遊戲我2020買了，一直到2022的三月都不覺得好玩 2022的四月開始. 藉由"Shard of Farosh's Horn"賺了大錢, 實力大幅增加, 使得我有能力探索、升級裝備. 四位英傑的故事, 也非常感人. 最後成功拯救公主. 很滿足的遊戲體驗. -----Old User score distribution----- In my opinions, this is not a fun game Main quest is difficult to complete Physical restriction free Praquery relies on YouTube Personally    -----2022/5/6-----
    更新修改評論: 4分改為9分

    2022/5/6 完成最終主要任務

    這遊戲我2020買了，一直到2022的三月都不覺得好玩

    2022的四月開始. 藉由"Shard of Farosh's Horn"賺了大錢, 實力大幅增加, 使得我有能力探索、升級裝備.

    四位英傑的故事, 也非常感人.

    最後成功拯救公主. 很滿足的遊戲體驗.

    -----Old User score distribution-----

    In my opinions, this is not a fun game

    Main quest is difficult to complete

    Physical restriction free

    Praquery relies on YouTube

    Personally regret buy this game    … Expand
  17. Cleansup
    Aug 7, 2022
    10
    Masterpiece of a game! The brilliant music, gameplay and of course physics and how your character reacts to everything in the world is unlike any other. Would recommend!
  18. mohammadrafigh
    May 6, 2022
    10
    It's definitely one of the best games I've ever played. It's not a boring open world game, It's really interesting!
  19. BrianDavid94
    Aug 29, 2022
    10
    Quick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I findQuick background on me the reviewer, I tend to like single player games that is heavy on narrative the most. I also play a lot of racing games and use to play multiplayer games in my high school days but now that it's hard for me and my friends to find a good time to link up so now it’s more rare for me to get into a multiplayer game. Up to try any genre of games and sometimes I find something new that I didn't think I'd like. I own a PC (built by me), Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, PS3, PS4, PS5, and a Switch. I prefer Playstation due to their focus on narrative games. For scoring, I’ll be using the Gameinformer review scale and of coursed influenced by my personal opinions.

    (10)Outstanding. A truly elite title that is nearly perfect in every way. This score is given out rarely and indicates a game that cannot be missed.

    This is my first Zelda game and I enjoyed every minute of this game. It got me through a 7 month deployment without getting bored. You can spend an eternity finding all the little secrets of this game. I enjoyed all the puzzles and the world building. The only thing that could use a little adjusting is how often your weapons break. The world and side stories is more then enough to carry this one inconvenience.    … Expand
  20. ColdSteel327
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    Best Switch game out and definitely top 3 Zelda games ever. Can't wait for BoTW 2!
  21. mars042
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    To this day (feb, 21st, 2022), Breath of the Wild remains as my favorite game of all time: I wish I could erase my memories of it so I could play it again ''like the very first time''.

    I like the gameplay mechanics, the music, the art style (wich will age pretty well compared to many contemporary games). Many people complain about the breakability of weapons. But I felt it was I good    To this day (feb, 21st, 2022), Breath of the Wild remains as my favorite game of all time: I wish I could erase my memories of it so I could play it again ''like the very first time''.

    I like the gameplay mechanics, the music, the art style (wich will age pretty well compared to many contemporary games).
    Many people complain about the breakability of weapons. But I felt it was I good mechanic to encourage combat creativity, it encourages the player to use every single tool on it's inventory (food, clothes, arrows, shields, weapons, special abilities) and also the enviroment.
    I've played all 3D Zeldas and most of the 2D ones. BOTW is a nice turn back to some of the features that made NES original such a great, challenging game.
    Now, I have beaten the game twice on Wii U and once on Nintendo Switch with all it's DLC's.    … Expand
  22. Djyulis
    Feb 23, 2022
    10
    I have nothing to say other than the best open world experience I’ve had, a true game changer in the franchise and a masterpiece of a game from the best saga ever, the delivery is perfect
  23. Marwans
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    It is truly an enjoyable game that perfected the saga of The Legend Of Zelda, and an influence for open world games.
  24. jojharicot
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    un des meileurs jeux de tout les temps et meilleur open world design jamais crer une piece de mettre au service du joueur thanks nintendo sensei
  25. Zeldani
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    El
    Mejor zelda de la historia! Rompe los moldes y crea una nueva forma de hacer videojuegos. Simplemente increíble
  26. luxon
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    Mejor juego que he jugado en la historia, experiencia que todo videojugador deberia de probar, mundo increiblemente repleto de misterios y un juego para viciar horas y horas.
  27. AncientSting
    Feb 25, 2022
    10
    From the little I played zelda games I can say this was the best of all, the sense of adventure, the landscapes and what you can find in the world is amazing. The story is not the best but is not like the principal approach of the game,more than all is interacting with the environments, battling enemies and bosses is great. 10/10
  28. Mechki
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Per me il gioco migliore di sempre. Un open world vastissimo e pieno di segreti, una lore che abbraccia tutti gli altri Zelda, un comparto tecnico chiaramente adatto alla potenza della switch però accompagnato da una direzione artistica strepitosa. Ogni cosa che pensi che si possa fare, si può realmente fare, visto che la fisica è accuratissima, inoltre le musiche ed i suoni sono tra iPer me il gioco migliore di sempre. Un open world vastissimo e pieno di segreti, una lore che abbraccia tutti gli altri Zelda, un comparto tecnico chiaramente adatto alla potenza della switch però accompagnato da una direzione artistica strepitosa. Ogni cosa che pensi che si possa fare, si può realmente fare, visto che la fisica è accuratissima, inoltre le musiche ed i suoni sono tra i migliori nel mercato videoludico. Chiaramente non è esente da difetti, come qualche calo di framerate, qualche sbavatura grafica, qualche glitch qui e li e qualche albero che non può essere distrutto. Ma questi errori sopracitati, sono trascurabili rispetto alla maestosa presenza del gioco stesso.… Expand
  29. Cuccu
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    Bellissimo gioco, qualità eccellente, ambientazioni mozzafiato, canzoni meravigliose, tantissima interazione con l'ambiente, mappa enorme, missioni secondarie avvincenti, fisica e reazioni dei personaggi decisamente realistici. Per chi ama i giochi opern world è sicuramente un must-have.
  30. MissingNo000
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    The best game I've ever played. it was my first game of zelda and I have to say that now I find it difficult to play the predecessors thanks to the immense work they have done in this game. the only flaw is the story that could have been something more original
  31. rome_del
    Feb 27, 2022
    9
    I give this amaing game a 9. I don't give it a 10 for two reasons. the map sometimes feels empty even tho there is plenny of mysteries to discover, the lands still a bit empty. The second reason is the difficulty of the game. there are only 4 bosses to defeat before ganon and if you defeat them ganon starts the battle with half of his health so that makes it easier. If you go strait toI give this amaing game a 9. I don't give it a 10 for two reasons. the map sometimes feels empty even tho there is plenny of mysteries to discover, the lands still a bit empty. The second reason is the difficulty of the game. there are only 4 bosses to defeat before ganon and if you defeat them ganon starts the battle with half of his health so that makes it easier. If you go strait to Ganon the difficulty will be increased and its a chame that the finam battle it's easiear when you beat all of the bosses and harder when you don't.
    But overall this game is amazing, with lots of misteries, amazing cutscenes and carismatic characters plus the liberty to wear whatever armor you want and explore the field.
    I'm looking fordward to BOTW2 and i hope they will correct theses little flops    … Expand
  32. JorgeTrevoso
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Uma verdadeira obra de arte que redefiniu a forma com que videogames são conduzidos, e que na minha opinião, até a data atual(2022), não teve um jogo sequer que chegasse à seus pés. O jogo apresenta um mundo vivo, divertido, lindo e cheio de coisas pra fazer. Não como um jogo da ubisoft, mas sim algo que te mantém imerso e descobrindo sempre novas coisas,
  33. DeLtA3447
    Feb 28, 2022
    10
    Breath of the Wild is one of the greatest games ever created. This game will redefine the open world genre for you 100%.
  34. Skyborg
    Feb 28, 2022
    9
    Incredible game. This game was able surprise me every time I played with a new mechanic or feature. Looks great too. I can't believe this game runs on the switch. Nintendo really created something special with this one.
  35. Jak3y_Soto21
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Everything Ocarina of Time wanted to be but couldn’t because of technology. The music, graphics, story, the world, vast amount of combat tools and the amount of freedom you have is breathtaking
  36. salahmassoud428
    Mar 2, 2022
    10
    The best game of all time , I like it so much , the game give you give you space, give you time to think
  37. Kidfury54
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia, es sencillamente perfecto. Todos los aspectos del juego son un 100/100.
  38. Aday_
    Mar 3, 2022
    10
    Este juego es sencillamente magnífico la banda sonora, los personajes, todo lo que hay que hacer, te entretienes con todo parece interminable, me parece una falta de respeto que la puntuación haya bajado tanto sinceramente debería estar mínimo en Top 5
  39. Charles072
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    This is absolutely a good game ever! Breath of the wild is a revolutionary development of open world and it is a great try for Zelda series. It contains with great plot, scenes, music track and it is a must to try this game. With no doubt, this game deserves no only 10 marks but more than the full marks.
  40. Zeldor
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Dieses Spielst der Hammer! es fesselt einen von Anfang bis zum Ende. ich denke sogar es ist das beste Spiel aller Zeiten ... was wäre Hyrule nur ohne Link.
  41. Botten
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    Great game, a lot of content and everything is super polished. the Nintendo switch controllers joysticks are the only limiting factor to the gameplay as they are very hard to use
  42. rawula
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    One of the best games on the market. Amazing storyline Amazing gameplay. Masterpiece.
  43. Eldenringisgod
    Mar 6, 2022
    10
    Amo este juego, ha sido uno de los detonantes de que me empiece a gustar explorar los mundos abiertos. Ojalá todas las compañías mimasen este aspecto igual
  44. sovg1998
    Mar 7, 2022
    8
    ten points games no doubt,but Ninetendo fans is making a Yamato God in our homeland,make American great again
  45. jmor2208
    Mar 13, 2022
    10
    This is, for me, the best game of the history, the music, the history, the feeling of freedom, I think that every in this game is perfect.
  46. S4N714G0MOIST
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    This is one of my favorite, if not, my favorite game ever. I never played a Zelda game before this one so I don't have a good concept of how the other games play out like, but I absolutely loved it.

    The story is amazing, the combat, travel and action is so god damn fun and the enviroment helps the combat a lot, the way you can interact with everything makes the world feel so realistic,    This is one of my favorite, if not, my favorite game ever. I never played a Zelda game before this one so I don't have a good concept of how the other games play out like, but I absolutely loved it.

    The story is amazing, the combat, travel and action is so god damn fun and the enviroment helps the combat a lot, the way you can interact with everything makes the world feel so realistic, it looks beautiful by an amazing art direction, the characters are very well written and interesting, the Open World is MASSIVE and it doesn't feel empty, it feels ALIVE by the overwhelming amount of animals, NPCs and enemies (There's a few areas less inspired than others) but in general is great, there's an infinite amount of interactions by the overwhelming amount of options to attack or experiment in general, you can challenge Ganon (The final boss) after inmedieatly finishing the tutorial (The tutorial itself is massive and fun), I can't express enough how good this game is.

    The only complaints i would have is that some of the shrines feel a little bit repetitive but nothing truly annoying, the desert and snowy areas have sections that Do feel kind of empty and the Korok forest makes the game run at like less than 20 FPS. But it didn't ruin the overall experience.

    highly recommend, excited for the sequei    … Expand
  47. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    10
    masterpiece in all meanings of the word EXCEPT FOR music. this game is lacking in something the zelda series is known for, although i think it fits the narrative and general vibe.
  48. 1cosmos
    Mar 17, 2022
    10
    This is rightly called a watershed game in the Zelda franchise and open world games in general. This sandbox adventure is just a world you want to live in. Bosses in the game could have been harder, also storytelling was bit of a miss but they are minor issues.
  49. Guts_147
    Mar 17, 2022
    8
    My first Zelda game and... wow, just WOW.
    when i bought the game i didn't expected the game to be this good, the best open world game on the switch right now, great graphics and art style, amazing story and incredible gameplay, non other Zelda game has gave me this feeling of being free in the world and such deep world to explore.
    Still the best switch game to this day.
  50. CloudMak
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    One of the best games ever created. Great story, amazing open world, beautiful graphics for the switch and a simple combat system that is easy to learn, but hard to master.

    I was a little dissappointed by there being no post game. It doesnt feel like you beat the game when you can still see ganon flying over the castle after beating the game. I dont mind the weapon durability system, I    One of the best games ever created. Great story, amazing open world, beautiful graphics for the switch and a simple combat system that is easy to learn, but hard to master.

    I was a little dissappointed by there being no post game. It doesnt feel like you beat the game when you can still see ganon flying over the castle after beating the game. I dont mind the weapon durability system, I just think the weapons break a little too fast.    … Expand
  51. Nut_buster_69
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Honestly, this possibly has to be the best game I have ever played, I honestly can’t think of a single thing wrong with it, this was the first Zelda game I played and I just couldn’t seem to put it down, I have sinked around 200+ Hours into the game and I am still finding new things in it. This is the way that all open world games should be like. A total non linear sandbox that just saysHonestly, this possibly has to be the best game I have ever played, I honestly can’t think of a single thing wrong with it, this was the first Zelda game I played and I just couldn’t seem to put it down, I have sinked around 200+ Hours into the game and I am still finding new things in it. This is the way that all open world games should be like. A total non linear sandbox that just says go have fun.… Expand
  52. Artorias666
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    This game is just a masterpiece the way that this game immerses you in it's huge world is incredible one of the best games ever created
  53. Surubi
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Es el mejor juego que me tocó, hasta ahora, me lo pasé al 97% una verdadera joya
  54. iMarco11
    Mar 21, 2022
    10
    In assoluto uno dei giochi più belli che ho completato. Spettacolare visivamente su switch. Immenso ma non annoia mai. Anche le sessioni di farm posso essere sempre diverse e nascondere sorprese. Le due espansioni offrono sfide aggiuntive ma niente a livello di trama.
  55. markusthebadger
    Mar 23, 2022
    10
    Simply a GOAT. I wish I could pay lots of money to play this masterpiece again for the first time. Once in a lifetime experience.
  56. ironfoam
    Apr 23, 2022
    10
    This was an incredible experience to play. I had so much fun exploring the game that I almost didn't want it to end. So much flexibility and various this to discover. Just an excellent game.
  57. C0QUINH0
    Mar 30, 2022
    10
    This game is the best one ever played, I love the gameplay, the exploration and the history!

    This game is perfect!
  58. BlockyDogy
    Mar 26, 2022
    10
    Great game, amazing atmosphere, amazing challenge, amazing fun. The world was a bit sparse for content late game, but even then, even with the story finished, the quests completed, and the world ravished, the simple beauty of combat and environments always draws me back. 10/10 must play
  59. bob_the_bob
    Mar 27, 2022
    9
    I love this game so much! A huge open world, good graphic for an Nintendo game, details and very good story(in the DLC to). But for the fact that you prepare for it for a long time, the final boss is way too easy.
  60. iagoreviews
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    breath of the wild is easily the best game i have ever played. the freedom you will have rivals any game and i believe it will continue to for years
  61. Kadaz
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    I've spent countless hours on this game and almost did everything 100%. I love where the series has gone over the years.
  62. imreviewingstuf
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    BOTW is a very good game that suffers due to people overhyping. It is not the greatest game ever but it is a good game.
  63. Nightbreed1984
    Jun 2, 2023
    10
    The greatest just got greater. Honestly stunned at how amazing this game is. So much to do. It is always wowing you with some new area or boss. Exploring is fantastic and you are never short of things to do.
  64. CouchPotato200
    Apr 6, 2022
    8
    On its own, this game is amazing. But when compared to other Zelda games, it doesn't really stack up. In fact I really don't think this game should be compared to other Zelda games because of how different it is. They completely changed the Zelda formula and I'd say it didn't work out. And with a sequel of this game on the horizon, it makes me think that maybe open-world is the future ofOn its own, this game is amazing. But when compared to other Zelda games, it doesn't really stack up. In fact I really don't think this game should be compared to other Zelda games because of how different it is. They completely changed the Zelda formula and I'd say it didn't work out. And with a sequel of this game on the horizon, it makes me think that maybe open-world is the future of Zelda. And I'm not a huge fan of that. When can we go back to the old Zelda formula? With the dungeons and the items and stuff. This game barely even has dungeons! Again, it's a great game, it's just an awful Zelda game.… Expand
  65. JouseSmile
    May 25, 2023
    10
    This is honestly the best game I’ve ever played. The wonderful world, huge and interesting, with lots of interesting NPC, quests, secrets, Easter eggs… everything is designed perfectly to fit in. It’s just perfect, the best game of all time undoubtedly.
  66. tokapoka7
    Apr 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is my favorite game there are so many small details that no game developers would add, there are literally more than 100 shrines to keep the game fresh. the game is filled with side quests, like there could be an old lady saying:i need goat butter to finish my pie and 15 hours later i will come back with a new helmet a new sword and 20 korok seeds the game is absolutely amazing.… Expand
  67. Koukaboora
    Apr 28, 2022
    8
    This is my favorite Zelda game to date. The style of the game is great and the world really feels like a battered and broken Hyrule. The characters you run into are funny and charismatic. There were tons of hidden mechanics in the game that I loved finding out about like the ability to warm yourself in cold temps by equipping red hot fire weapons. There is so much to like about the gameThis is my favorite Zelda game to date. The style of the game is great and the world really feels like a battered and broken Hyrule. The characters you run into are funny and charismatic. There were tons of hidden mechanics in the game that I loved finding out about like the ability to warm yourself in cold temps by equipping red hot fire weapons. There is so much to like about the game and there is a big emphasis on exploration and creativity.

    With that said, the reason I didn't give this game a perfect score is because there were so aspects of the game that I was not the biggest fan of. One of the biggest complaints that people have with this game was the weapon durability. I never really had an issue with this mechanic until I played on hero mode. I basically took a couple of weapons per enemy and it got to the point where I was using cheese strats to deal with enemies because it was more efficient. Another issue I had was with the enemy/dungeon variety. It was cool to see the classic Zelda enemies rendered in modern hardware but it sucked that there were only 6-7 enemy types and just recolored versions of them. I wasn't too excited for the DLC and I don't think it made the experience too much better.

    For being one of the first games on the switch, let alone the first Zelda entry on the Switch, it was a really good entry into the franchise. I am excited to see what they have in store for future entries and hope that they improve on the system/world that they have already built.    … Expand
  68. Linkman836
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    absolutely the greatest video game of all TIME!!!!! The graphics are outstanding, the open world always has something new to discover even after 500 hours, the story is very good and depressing, and the combat is amazing, the physics are hilarious especially when tossing Link down mountains.

    I recommend this game to anyone who owns a Nintendo Switch and/or Wii U.

    10/10 best game ever!!
  69. rechechelly
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    每次爬上高塔看下去正片大陆，那种震撼真的是其他游戏给不了的，然而这不过是整个世界的冰山一角，我还可以在草地上抓虫子，在草原上抓马，爬树上摘苹果，爬悬崖上采矿，我还可以到处探索，寻找神庙，解开迷题，发现异常，找出呀哈哈，我还可以安安静静地欣赏景色，所有看得到的都能到达都能触摸，我还可以找怪物打架，看怪物打架，看怪物卖萌，甚至看怪物打猎！我可以出门捡几根树枝，靠着三颗血单挑最终boss，也可以收集一身神装，掌握自然力量打败魔王，拯救世界。这不是其他游戏能达到的高度！每次爬上高塔看下去正片大陆，那种震撼真的是其他游戏给不了的，然而这不过是整个世界的冰山一角，我还可以在草地上抓虫子，在草原上抓马，爬树上摘苹果，爬悬崖上采矿，我还可以到处探索，寻找神庙，解开迷题，发现异常，找出呀哈哈，我还可以安安静静地欣赏景色，所有看得到的都能到达都能触摸，我还可以找怪物打架，看怪物打架，看怪物卖萌，甚至看怪物打猎！我可以出门捡几根树枝，靠着三颗血单挑最终boss，也可以收集一身神装，掌握自然力量打败魔王，拯救世界。这不是其他游戏能达到的高度！
  70. Rhex98
    May 1, 2022
    10
    Directamente lo considero el mejor videojuego de la Nintendo Switch y de los mejores videojuegos de la historia. Visualmente se ve bastante bien, no necesita ser un portento grafico ya que el apartado artístico hace que se vea hermoso. Argumentalmente es bastante ambiguo pero es interesante el ver como Link se encuentra en un escenario 100 años después de que hayan perdido contraDirectamente lo considero el mejor videojuego de la Nintendo Switch y de los mejores videojuegos de la historia. Visualmente se ve bastante bien, no necesita ser un portento grafico ya que el apartado artístico hace que se vea hermoso. Argumentalmente es bastante ambiguo pero es interesante el ver como Link se encuentra en un escenario 100 años después de que hayan perdido contra Ganondorf. Lo que mas destaca en este juego es el gameplay, como este va evolucionando de manera orgánica mientras avanzas por el escenario y como puedes interactuar con prácticamente todo. En el juego puedes avanzar a tu gusto y en el orden que desees, si quieres vencer a ganondorf desde el principio puedes hacerlo, si quieres hacerlo después de tener el 100% puedes hacerlo, es espectacular en este apartado. La música es en su mayoría ambiental pero funciona por el tipo de juego que es.
    En conclusión una completa obra maestra, de esos juegos que innovan y hacen que cambien todos tus estándares de lo que puede ser un videojuego.    … Expand
  71. JoshuaJ_Joestar
    May 8, 2022
    10
    There is no such thing as a perfect game but Breath of the wild is a close as you can get. Perfect graphic's, amazing character's, engaging story, beautiful open world, and attention to detail like never seen before. The controls are great, you can play on the small screen while on the go. 100's of hours later I am still finding fun things to do in this game. If you got a Switch or evenThere is no such thing as a perfect game but Breath of the wild is a close as you can get. Perfect graphic's, amazing character's, engaging story, beautiful open world, and attention to detail like never seen before. The controls are great, you can play on the small screen while on the go. 100's of hours later I am still finding fun things to do in this game. If you got a Switch or even Wii U, then play this game, you won't regret it.… Expand
  72. Nindo_1
    May 1, 2022
    10
    This is a peak open world game. No open world game is as good and creative as this game.
  73. 9Sepia9
    May 2, 2022
    10
    Este juego representa a la perfección lo que es un mundo abierto y debería ser tomado como ejemplo para hacer juegos de esta misma categoría. Es un juego muy bueno y un lavado de cara para la saga TLOZ. Además de eso, es un juego al que puedes jugar muchas horas sin cansarte, ya sea buscando santuarios, kologs, haciendo misiones secundarias o simplemente explorando el mundo. A día de hoy,Este juego representa a la perfección lo que es un mundo abierto y debería ser tomado como ejemplo para hacer juegos de esta misma categoría. Es un juego muy bueno y un lavado de cara para la saga TLOZ. Además de eso, es un juego al que puedes jugar muchas horas sin cansarte, ya sea buscando santuarios, kologs, haciendo misiones secundarias o simplemente explorando el mundo. A día de hoy, que llevo más de 160 horas jugadas, sigo encontrando elementos en el mundo que no conocía.
    Además, es un juego con unas físicas muy buenas y en el que se siguen encontrando a día de hoy, 5 años después de su salida trucos y mecánicas nuevas.
    En resumen, es un juego fantástico, en el cual la saga The Legend Of Zelda salió de su zona de confort y logró un resultado que roza la perfección.    … Expand
  74. zach_grech
    May 4, 2022
    9
    The open world is excellent. Easily the best open world ever crafted. So much to do. The optional shrines are all unique as well with some being better then others. The plot is good but wasn't built up enough. Some of the Divine beasts quests were better then others.
  75. Frankry
    May 4, 2022
    10
    È veramente un bellissimo gioco, unico difetto i frame spesso nn sempre fluidi, RIPETO fantastico uno dei migliori open world e anche uno dei migliori giochi di zelda e miglior gioco per Switch
  76. Nestrooo
    May 5, 2022
    10
    the greatest game i ever played, and i doubt it will ever be surpassed, say what you want about the empty open world (it is kinda true tho), but this is the game of all time
  77. OhMyLlama
    May 5, 2022
    10
    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is easily one of the best games of all time. I highly recommend it if you like Mario, Xenoblade, Deaths Door, Genshin Impact, and Undertale. The puzzles in it are very entertaining and fun. The boss fights are the perfect amount of difficulty for a 10 year old. I would say this is one of the greatest Nintendo games of all time.
  78. JayPasta3
    May 8, 2022
    10
    The perfect video game experience. Massive open-world with stellar visuals (even for a Switch game), fun action, and a decently dark tone. Give it a go if you have a Switch or Wii U.
  79. Yaacgold24
    May 9, 2022
    10
    It is I think the best Nintendo game of all time, I've got nothing else to say about ir. Juste Perfect
  80. StoneCold_ET_
    May 17, 2022
    10
    It is simply one of the best games ever made. The mystique and feelings it creates are second to none. In retrospect, its influence on open world action games ever since is insane. A must play - 10/10
  81. MAXREVIEWERGO
    May 13, 2022
    10
    LOVE THE GAME! Amazing open world. Fun Gameplay 10-10. One of the best Switch games!
  82. Xx_ammar10
    May 14, 2022
    9
    Literally the best world I've ever explored in any open world game I've played
  83. Ramas
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    One of the best game ever made in existence of humanity, easy in top 10 all time, maybe even in top 5
  84. Kioksy
    May 18, 2022
    10
    I really loved this game although it took me about 10 hours to get stuck to it. Therefore I recommend anyone who hasn't given it a real shot to try for at least 10 hours before eventually giving it up. I am quite sure you won't though, cause this is one of the best Nintendo games of all time!
  85. Florda74
    May 22, 2022
    10
    I don't really like big open world games, didn't finish wither, horizon zero dawn, greedfall etc. But this! I don't know what makes it different. Maybe everything.
  86. ThatCat54
    May 24, 2022
    10
    My favorite Zelda game. The open world is amazing to explore and filled with interesting things to discover, the combat is great, the music is great, and honestly everything is great.
  87. isa75
    May 27, 2022
    10
    I spent all my tuition money i earned to buy a switch only to play this game. not disappointed
  88. Gornostai
    May 27, 2022
    9
    Игра очень классная. Геймплей, боссы, сюжет - всё на высшем уровне. Но есть один большой минус - это картинка. А картинка такая из-за слабой консоли.
  89. HondoThinks
    May 29, 2022
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is my favorite game. It could be the most excellent game; however, time will tell. It's a magic feeling playing a game so freeing. Immediately stepping out from the Shrine of Resurrection and looking out over the vast world, I knew that this game was indeed something special. Combat, dungeons, enemies, and bosses are all reimagined to fit this giantThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is my favorite game. It could be the most excellent game; however, time will tell. It's a magic feeling playing a game so freeing. Immediately stepping out from the Shrine of Resurrection and looking out over the vast world, I knew that this game was indeed something special. Combat, dungeons, enemies, and bosses are all reimagined to fit this giant open-air world. Honestly, anyone can dump hundreds of hours into this masterpiece and not experience everything it holds. Every square inch of the world is littered with hundreds of collectibles that will keep you busy. If you own a Nintendo Switch and haven’t played this game, you’re doing yourself a significant disservice. This game is genuinely an art piece that I feel everyone should experience.… Expand
  90. Palkiasolos
    Jun 1, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I just wish the final boss was wayyy harder, or that the world changes after you beat Dark Beast Ganon(Instead of it just putting a star on your save file.) (The game is one of my favourites, just my fault for building up the final boss)… Expand
  91. player_sus
    Jun 1, 2022
    10
    I saw a review that said this is like single player Mario party and let me ask you how you found that many minigames. I cannot tell you how hard it would be to only play minigames in the greatest game of all time. It is kind of like all the good aspects of Minecraft meets all the good aspects of the legend of Zelda I think this is a must play for any true gamer. (Yes, there are someI saw a review that said this is like single player Mario party and let me ask you how you found that many minigames. I cannot tell you how hard it would be to only play minigames in the greatest game of all time. It is kind of like all the good aspects of Minecraft meets all the good aspects of the legend of Zelda I think this is a must play for any true gamer. (Yes, there are some minigames, but they are great single player ones how would horse back archery fit into Mario party)… Expand
  92. AthillaZaidan
    Jun 1, 2022
    10
    best experience i have in gaming, great combat, great character, great story, the exploration is just masterpiece
  93. Diaboliste
    Jun 4, 2022
    9
    The best zelda open word good graphics masterpiece the world is good but dungeon not phew and there are too few and very boring korogue to recover
  94. UniqueFork
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    Cannot recommend highly enough. Best game I have ever played. Immersive story and graphics, excellent combat system and tonnes of replayability! 10/10
  95. quaresma_marcus
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    Muito bom o jogo, o gameplay e os graficos são bons, mas a verdadeira estrela do jogo é o mundo aberto, ele é uma maravilha do mundo dos jogos, imenso e cheio de coisas pra se fazer.
  96. Sp00lsh
    Nov 21, 2022
    10
    Lots of very satisfying mechanics. Great exploration. I like open worlds like the one in Zelda Breath of the Wild. More than likely waiting for the next part.
  97. World_Norsky
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    I don't understand why the user score is only 8.7 for this masterpiece. It is literally the best game ever existed on switch. should worth at least 9.0 in my perspective
  98. tinennis
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    Absolutely a masterpiece that makes a new and glorious era of NS. Re-defined the "open-world" game.
  99. stupidopinion
    May 25, 2023
    10
    Let me be clear, this game is flawed. From its overall lacking story, to the absence of major dungeons, to its lack of enemy variety, to its occasional poor performance issues, it would be impossible to say that Breath of the Wild is a perfect game. I don't care, this is my favorite game ever created. The world itself is alive with so much to see and do, I've never experienced a game whereLet me be clear, this game is flawed. From its overall lacking story, to the absence of major dungeons, to its lack of enemy variety, to its occasional poor performance issues, it would be impossible to say that Breath of the Wild is a perfect game. I don't care, this is my favorite game ever created. The world itself is alive with so much to see and do, I've never experienced a game where the world itself begs the player to explore and simply discovering new places is so intrinsically rewarding. When I think of beauty in videogames I think of Breath of the Wild. When I think of the essence of discovery in videogames I think of Breath of the Wild. When I think of what it means to experience child-like wonder I think of Breath of the Wild. This is the single player game I have the most time in, with over 250 hours and multiple game completions, yet I still haven't experienced everything this game has to offer, and I probably never will. I can only hope that BOTW 2 comes within a mile of this masterpiece.

    EDIT: BOTW is a worse game than TOTK, so I would recommend TOTK over this if you are choosing between the two. Still very much a worthwhile game to play though.    … Expand
  100. MATOUTOU
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    9.6 Absolutely gorgeous game and wonderful art style. That being said theyre are some absolute baddies in this game. Them tomboy muscular mommies will forever be in my dreams.
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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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