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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  2. Mixed: 1,176 out of 20981
  3. Negative: 1,975 out of 20981
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  1. laughingking
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    zelda breath of the wild is one of the best games i have ever played in my life!
    i can describe it in one word... BEAUTIFUL!
    nintendo did it again! :D
  2. Mario182
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Yes people everything about this game is awesome.

    Soundtrack✔️

    Gameplay Mechanics✔️

    Beautiful Artstyle✔️

    This is Nintendo! They've done it again!    … Expand
  3. Foranero
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un excelente juego, una excelente aventura, nintendo dijo que este juego seria como lo que fue ocarina of time que si todos recordamos esta catalogado como uno de los mejores juegos que se han hecho y este Zelda cumple con lo que dijeron, no todo son gráficos que a ver los gráficos no están mal, me refiero a el apartado del arte empleado en los gráficos no será realista pero es bastante bueno el diseño y el arte en general, no le pongo ninguna pega a este juego, es de lo mejor, se merece la mejor nota, se merece todas las excelentes notas que le han dado, tanto la prensa como los usuarios… Expand
  4. bobichalton
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    La verdad es que me ha sorprendido muy gratamente este Zelda, es un juego perfecto en cuanto a los gráficos la gente dirá que tiene malos gráficos pero ami me parece realmente preciosos, la jugabilidad la mecánica de ataques es muy divertida, los monstruos son muy variados y después el mapa es muy grande, realmente es increíble el juego y desde el primer minuto te cautiva este juego. JuegoLa verdad es que me ha sorprendido muy gratamente este Zelda, es un juego perfecto en cuanto a los gráficos la gente dirá que tiene malos gráficos pero ami me parece realmente preciosos, la jugabilidad la mecánica de ataques es muy divertida, los monstruos son muy variados y después el mapa es muy grande, realmente es increíble el juego y desde el primer minuto te cautiva este juego. Juego muy Recomendable.… Expand
  5. Svenne
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    First of all I actually played this game from start to finish on Nintendo Switch. So I believe I can say something that makes sense. I'm not a fan of open world games. I had the Witcher 3 on ps4 and I sold it after playing it for a few hours. So I was scared to start this new Zelda game. But all my fears were not needed. It has a huge map for sure and it has good variety of dense and openFirst of all I actually played this game from start to finish on Nintendo Switch. So I believe I can say something that makes sense. I'm not a fan of open world games. I had the Witcher 3 on ps4 and I sold it after playing it for a few hours. So I was scared to start this new Zelda game. But all my fears were not needed. It has a huge map for sure and it has good variety of dense and open spaces. Some people will dislike the open spaces but I love them, The world looks beautiful but the game suffers from some frame rate issues. It's not a huge deal in my opinion but it is noticeable when playing docked. Also the textures, especially on some rocks, look kinda stretched. But I have to say that these 'flaws' don't take anything away from the experience and for me, the experience, is the most important thing.

    This is a real Zelda game. It has an amazing story, awesome music, memorable characters, collectibles and you have more freedom than ever before. This game has a user score of 7,6 as of March 6 and That's far too low for this game. The hate and disbelieve is pathetic in every way. Haters gonna hate of course, but believe me when I say that this game is worth your time. JUST HAVE FUN!    … Expand
  6. supai
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    I played about 48 hours and I love it, I'm looking forward to playing. I don't understand those who enter to score with 0 the game the same day of release, they haven't been able to play for real, those people wouldn't give a zero to a really bad game, their opinions are full of hatred clearly.
  7. Squallhart
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Nintendo is really the Disney of Videogames, This game is magic, it lets us a total freedom of what we do, and how we do it. This is really different from other Zelda games, but still better.

    I think this is the perfection, a masterpiece that has everything in it : perfect gameplay, nice storytelling, the most beautiful and fun-to-travel open world, musics that will be in the memories    Nintendo is really the Disney of Videogames, This game is magic, it lets us a total freedom of what we do, and how we do it. This is really different from other Zelda games, but still better.

    I think this is the perfection, a masterpiece that has everything in it : perfect gameplay, nice storytelling, the most beautiful and fun-to-travel open world, musics that will be in the memories for decades.

    Thank you Nintendo, Thank you Aonuma-San, this game is really for me the BGE. Never felt this since Ocarina Of Time came out.
    Forget all you know about videogames, Zelda is here again to teach all other studios how a game SHOULD be.

    If you don't play it, shame on you ! ;)    … Expand
  8. bbearchell
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Ignore the fanboys for Ps and Xbox, Breath of the wild is by far Game Of The Year. My biggest concern going into it was that the world would have large empty segments given it's overwhelming size. Boy was I wrong. It felt as if each area was designed by different dev teams to make the areas feel unique and filled. Every random trek is rewarding. See something interesting? Go and exploreIgnore the fanboys for Ps and Xbox, Breath of the wild is by far Game Of The Year. My biggest concern going into it was that the world would have large empty segments given it's overwhelming size. Boy was I wrong. It felt as if each area was designed by different dev teams to make the areas feel unique and filled. Every random trek is rewarding. See something interesting? Go and explore and be rewarded in interesting ways.… Expand
  9. weal33
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This game has everything you can want from a videogame. It has great gameplay, adventure, great stories and memorable locations. There is nothing you could want more from the game.
  10. Yakandu
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    So far I played like 15h, this is my first Nintendo (though I am 27yo),, I always played on my PC FullHD 60fps, etc. and to be honest this game is awesome, Nintendos version of The Witcher 3, simplistic yet never boring nor empty. I'm now experiencing the "Zelda fever". It's hype is justified.
  11. Herries2017
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Please ignore all the negative user reviews. They obviously haven't played the game. It is a gorgeous masterpiece and probably the best game since Ocarina of Time!! I've been having an amazing time since Friday!
  12. memequeen
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Incredible game. 14 hours spent playing and only stopped when I was a bout to pass out. Very very good. Must have game. Love reading all of the haters 0 star reviews, really funny stuff.
  13. jerr888
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    As soon as I started my journey in the new world of Breath Of The Wild, I immediately fell in love with it. This amazing game is filled with content I would never have thought to find in a LoZ game such as the battle mechanics and cooking. Breath of the Wild has a giant variety of lovable characters, beautiful music, and a giant, gorgeous land that keeps on giving new places to explore.As soon as I started my journey in the new world of Breath Of The Wild, I immediately fell in love with it. This amazing game is filled with content I would never have thought to find in a LoZ game such as the battle mechanics and cooking. Breath of the Wild has a giant variety of lovable characters, beautiful music, and a giant, gorgeous land that keeps on giving new places to explore. The amazing story and capability of doing what you want makes you want to restart the game as soon as you complete it and revisit and experience it all over again. This new addition in the Zelda series is by far my favorite and is now my favorite game of all time. I have already put about 50 hours into this game and I will probably triple that number in no time. Nintendo has really outdone themselves with this tittle, showing how good of a game they can make when they but a lot of effort into it.… Expand
  14. AlphaRex
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    best game I've ever played.
    after all the time in development, it turned into an absolute masterpiece. I wanna play it again.
    never felt so free while playing a game, breath of the wild changed everything for me.
  15. sillyphillers
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    You know that old Zelda artwork from the manuals and posters, where Link is shown looking off into the mountains and the sunset? Remember when you looked at these drawings and thought to yourself, "I wish I could actually climb up that mountain, cross that river, and explore that forest over there." My 9 year-old imagination ran wild, but was always restricted by the limitations in theYou know that old Zelda artwork from the manuals and posters, where Link is shown looking off into the mountains and the sunset? Remember when you looked at these drawings and thought to yourself, "I wish I could actually climb up that mountain, cross that river, and explore that forest over there." My 9 year-old imagination ran wild, but was always restricted by the limitations in the actual game(s). Those limitations are now gone. Your imagination is now the limit. Graphically, the game looks like a beautiful piece of art has come to life. Every time I turn a corner, I am stunned at the beauty and detail.
    Every other Zelda game now seems quaint by comparison.
    I am a huge LoZ fan but didn't care for most of the games in the last 10 years, mostly due to weird control gimmicks that didn't work for me. My expectations for BOTW were extremely high. I fully expected this to be a masterpiece 10/10, but I was way off. This game is so much more than that. There are no words or number rankings that can describe how great this game is. Is must be experienced.    … Expand
  16. Dalouk876
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    One of the best games of all time. People just hate because they dont like Nintendo.
  17. Unbiased_Critic
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    The negative review scores are baffling, and may be from Sony, MS, and even Nintendo fanboys who've never played the game, and want the Switch to fail so Nintendo goes Multiplatform. If Nintendo devs put as much effort and thought into all of their IP coming to the Switch as they have with Zelda : Breath of The Wild, then the Switch is definitely worth picking up alongside a copy of theThe negative review scores are baffling, and may be from Sony, MS, and even Nintendo fanboys who've never played the game, and want the Switch to fail so Nintendo goes Multiplatform. If Nintendo devs put as much effort and thought into all of their IP coming to the Switch as they have with Zelda : Breath of The Wild, then the Switch is definitely worth picking up alongside a copy of the game. Otherwise, if you have a Wii U and want nothing more to do with Nintendo, you owe it to yourself to purchase and play this game. It's a visual, aural, and gameplay masterpiece.… Expand
  18. rhialy
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    The first game after Witcher 3 which could live up to its hype.
    Every few minutes there is magical moment while exploring the world, which is so big you basically will never go out of things to do/find/explore.
  19. bobbysorg
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Gran juego, buenos gráficos y excelente historia y una gran salto de estilo a sandbox perfecto :3
    Es genial que tenga doblaje, al fin zelda tiene voz y los crafteos estan geniales
  20. spikerules
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    It sickens me that this game is getting what is obviously dubious scores from very hurt fanboys of "competing" systems to the point of insanity. HOW then, can 977 give this masterpiece a negative score? I'm all for opinion, but the negative scores are bordering on butt hurt jealousy.

    As a gamer that has become disillusioned with the electronic gaming industry in the past few years I was    It sickens me that this game is getting what is obviously dubious scores from very hurt fanboys of "competing" systems to the point of insanity. HOW then, can 977 give this masterpiece a negative score? I'm all for opinion, but the negative scores are bordering on butt hurt jealousy.

    As a gamer that has become disillusioned with the electronic gaming industry in the past few years I was eagerly awaiting this game with quiet trepidation. OoT and ALTTP are two of my favourite games of all time, but having played countless "must-have" games of the past few years - looking at you The Witcher' - and then being thoroughly let down by what I saw I was beginning to think 'Breath of the Wild' would further let me down and that I may be coming to the end of my gaming life.

    Imagine then to my my surprise, that 'Breath of the Wild' has thoroughly reinvigorated my love for gaming and given me trust that games can still surprise you with wonderment and excitement.

    Everything from the gameplay, story, open world, shrines and quests have been painstakingly crafted with loving devotion by one of the best gaming companies ever created. Nintendo have not only outdone themselves, but they have made clear and and reiterated their main ethos of progressing gaming first, power later. Gaming should be fun and exciting, full of wonderment and awe.

    Breath of the Wild is all these things and more. Well done Ninty. Well done.    … Expand
  21. kabadaro
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This takes me back to when I first played Ocarina of Time, Although it has evolved so much I still got the same feeling of awe I got when I was a young boy. Stunning and captivating, a mixture of the old Nintendo with modern open world games.
  22. Gerald1234
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    You'd have to be brain dead to think this game it not at least an 8 out of 10. The freedom, versatility, and sprawling environment are unparalleled in the gaming world. It isn't bogged down by poorly oriented control schemes, and does not hesitate to put you right in the game. I am blown away.
  23. S0urceC0de
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    First things first, all the negative reviews? Just ignore them. They are all either butt hurt Zelda fans that cannot adapt to change who wants everything linear and loves to be guided by the hand throughout the entirety of the game who have no real grasp on an open world environment nor even want to OR they are the usual trolls that love to bash every new entry in the Zelda franchise forFirst things first, all the negative reviews? Just ignore them. They are all either butt hurt Zelda fans that cannot adapt to change who wants everything linear and loves to be guided by the hand throughout the entirety of the game who have no real grasp on an open world environment nor even want to OR they are the usual trolls that love to bash every new entry in the Zelda franchise for reasons unknown (either childish and immature or its taking attention from the gaming scene away from their Playstations or Xboxes). Giving this game a score of "0" or even below a 7 for that matter makes absolutely no sense to me. So, pretty much what those reviews are saying is that this game is on par with Superman 64 on the Nintendo 64 which is widely regarded as one of the worst titles ever created. Uh, no...I don't think so. Perhaps these people need to have all their games taken away and stripped of the title of "gamer". Now to the game:

    It is absolutely amazing and HUGE. Those complaining that the environment is "unfinished" or what have you are simply wrong. You can do just about everything in this game and interact with just about everything, something that is lacking in most open world games. This is the first Zelda where I have actually felt the "want" to explore every nook and cranny. Just because the world is vast unlike your Grand Theft Auto and there is more ground to cover doesn't mean the world is empty. Do me a favor and go out into the wilderness in the middle of nowhere (in the real world) and you will see that the similarity is uncanny. I have been a fan of Zelda since the original (yes, I am that old) and I can tell you, this is the first one that really makes me feel like I am going on this huge journey to save Hyrule. Not to steal away from Harley Davidson but "it's not about the destination, it's about the journey".

    And don't get me started on the weather in this game. The weather plays a role unlike any game before it. If it rains, good luck climbing that steep rock face. Lightning storm? Better not be wearing anything metal or be in combat with broadsword. You are more than likely going to get fried. The rain also wets the ground so when you are going downhill riding on your shield all snowboarding-like you will travel a bit faster. In this sense, the weather has essentially become a strong "character" with this Zelda. It is mind-boggling the amount of depth that is in this tiny little cartridge (or disc if you are playing the Wii U version).

    The game runs fairly smooth. Those complaining about framerate are doing nothing more than grasping at straws to find something negative about this title. Sure you MIGHT find a choppy frame here and there but ultimately, if and when you do find a choppy frame, it does very little to detract from the overall experience. A game like Skyrim, just for comparison's sake, was a buggy mess when it released back in 2011 and got a user score of 8.1. Where is the logic here? This only proves that trolls really do exist and what spews from their fingertips at the keyboard is nothing more than immature ridiculousness.

    While playing Breath of the Wild, what I have found is that for the first time in any title I have ever played, I feel like this is a world that really exists and that I am apart of. You can look to the sky and see birds flying, you can see the clouds and know if bad weather is coming, you can see every blade of grass, there is wildlife all around you and the music is absolutely astonishing. While the music only accentuates certain moments in the game, it does this on purpose to make you feel like you are really in this world out in the wilderness and on this massive journey. Sadly, this game comes to an end like all good things. I say "sadly" because this is simply a game I do not want to end. I will certainly be playing through again upon completion of my first runthrough.

    I can go on about the many things that make this game great but honestly you can find that reading every other review. Overall, I really feel like the changes made for this entry were much needed in order to keep this series fresh and relevant. I do not believe that Zelda could have survived using the same old bag of tricks and mechanics that helped define this genre when Ocarina of Time came out in 1998. My only hope at this point is that Nintendo rolls out more DLC to take advantage of this beautiful world they created because it would a downright shame to let it go to waste. What would be even better is to use the assets they created to create a new Zelda title altogether.    … Expand
  24. Kubinashi
    Mar 6, 2017
    9
    This game is big, this game is huge, this game is great!
    I wouldn't compare it to anything like Dragon Age, TES or even The Witcher but I think it's one of the better RPGs in the last months.
    But what is that great that everyone loses their mind? For me it's the big and beautiful world Nintendo has created. Yes, you have to climb on towers to discover the map BUT! where in other RPGs    This game is big, this game is huge, this game is great!
    I wouldn't compare it to anything like Dragon Age, TES or even The Witcher but I think it's one of the better RPGs in the last months.

    But what is that great that everyone loses their mind?
    For me it's the big and beautiful world Nintendo has created. Yes, you have to climb on towers to discover the map BUT! where in other RPGs you get a ton of question marks or points of interest there's in Zelda nothing. Just the map, that's it.
    You have to discover everything for yourself and I like that. If you think that something might be important then you have to go there and manually place a marker at the location.
    You get a tutorial at the beginning, yes but it's just the basics and everything else is just your will to discover the game and the world alike.

    Another point are the graphics. Where some people are disappointed I'm very happy indeed. It's nothing compared to Horizon or The Witcher but the style and the artwork are very beautiful and I don't mind if it's a bit unpolished. Some more AA would have been a good thing but it's totally fine for me.

    The story is well written. The dialogues have no voice over but the cut scenes. I think that even for someone who is new to this franchise that you get a clear picture. They introduce the world, the people and something that happened in past Zelda games very well. Even the German voice over is quite good. One of the best I ever heard.

    What I also like is the difficulty of the game. You have weak NPCs who are just there to be killed but you also have hard hitter quite early in the game. This means that every hit you get could be your possible death.

    If I like this game that much then why is there just a 9 and not a 10?
    Well, it has its flaws.
    The main thing for me is the starting area. You have some tutorials and stuff but you don't have many NPCs. It's kinda boring and when you get out of this zone you just hope that it won't be your entire journey.
    Other than that are very fast breaking weapons. Depending on your weapon it breaks faster or slower but it will break sometime for sure. I think it's a bit too often. On the other hand you find new weapons behind every corner and you can loot everything which monsters have equipped.

    Well that's it. I hope this review was helpful for you.
    Greetings    … Expand
  25. mYiScooTer
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game. Everything i expected it to be.

    +Stunning graphic design
    +great gameplay
    +interesting story
    +gigantic world

    The best Zelda since Ocarina of Time for sure!
  26. noooooooooooooo
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    It is everything you'd want in a Zelda game and more. After playing it for what seems like an eternity, I still continue to discover new things that I haven't seen before. It's both a evolution and a revolution in open world gaming designs. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sets a new standard for all video games and will most likely be a game that will be talked about years from now.
  27. Shallic
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Easily the best open world game I have ever played. It's so much better than I ever expected it would be. If you have a Wii U or a Switch, I absolutely recommend this game.
  28. BabelLion
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch is not only an amazing Zelda game, it is an amazing game in general. While it does forgo ultra realism with graphics for a cell shaded look it is truly stunning. The sky box is beautiful and the draw distance all for you to view miles of wilderness. It is honestly breath taking.

    The combat is tight and fun. Their are some    The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild for Nintendo Switch is not only an amazing Zelda game, it is an amazing game in general. While it does forgo ultra realism with graphics for a cell shaded look it is truly stunning. The sky box is beautiful and the draw distance all for you to view miles of wilderness. It is honestly breath taking.

    The combat is tight and fun. Their are some challenging bosses but if you are patience and come with a plan you can work your way through them. The ability to load up the game and instantly do whatever you want is a big departure from the rest of the series. The character design is unique and they have enough personalities that you want to pay attention to cut scenes.

    I did the day one update before loading up the game and I have not had any serious frame rate drops in TV mode or handheld. What it all comes down to is I love this game. It is a load of fun and their is so much to do. I think you should give it a shot as it will continue to provide you with hours of entertainment and fun.    … Expand
  29. ThyDanMan
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Amazing game. Stunning in every way, While everyone thought that this Zelda would just copy new games and lose its identity, it showed everyone else how its done. What an amazing time to be a gamer
  30. starwalle
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    If people are giving 'The Legend of Zela: Breath of the Wild' zeroes for the meme/salt/whatever, I'm going to give this game a 10 to counter, Lmao :^)
  31. Johnkey
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    It is a refreshing change of pace for the Zelda series.Lots to explore. It also keeps the puzzle mechanic from the previous game. Coking is an interesting aspect of the game that make me want to look for new and more ingredients. The fights are challenge in the beginning as you get accustomed to weapon durability and and controls. All in all would buy again.
  32. er1c77
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Botw é o melhor trabalho já apresentado em toda a historia da industria de video games, espero q a nintendo volte a se uma marca popular, e que todos os gamers de hj tenham a oportunidade de jogar essa obra-prima, os jogadores antigos retornem ao mundo de Hyrule, não sei qual será o novo padrão de qualidade para games a parti de agora, só espero q todos os estúdios aprendam com nintendo,Botw é o melhor trabalho já apresentado em toda a historia da industria de video games, espero q a nintendo volte a se uma marca popular, e que todos os gamers de hj tenham a oportunidade de jogar essa obra-prima, os jogadores antigos retornem ao mundo de Hyrule, não sei qual será o novo padrão de qualidade para games a parti de agora, só espero q todos os estúdios aprendam com nintendo, que o que queremos são jogo inteligentes, fantásticos e que nos permita descobri, que realmente respeite a nossa capacidade intelectual, chega de gráficos apenas.… Expand
  33. Cysper
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    One of the best Zelda Games, This is the way to make videogames. A awesome experience beautiful looking with its art style and plus its game play and story.
  34. akizaraku
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    People who say boredom do not know the merit of this game. Or is it a Sony believer?
    Just doing the story is not a game. This game which advances with only your own thoughts is a game you have seen to your dreams.
    People who say that boredom are stupid people who can not understand the contents of the story. People in Europe say that they are particularly bored, but Europeans are stupid.    People who say boredom do not know the merit of this game. Or is it a Sony believer?
    Just doing the story is not a game. This game which advances with only your own thoughts is a game you have seen to your dreams.
    People who say that boredom are stupid people who can not understand the contents of the story. People in Europe say that they are particularly bored, but Europeans are stupid.
    By understanding the contents of this game, enjoying the story and adventure, you can see how good this game is.
    However, unlike a game that you can do with an idiot that defeats an enemy like a Horizon, you can do it even with an idiot that you can do story, this game with high degree of freedom to think and advance on your own is the best.    … Expand
  35. Capernics
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Game is honestly amazing. I don't feel like writing a lot, but let's just say I played until 6 am with no breaks on launch night. Graphics aren't highly realistic but the game is absolutely beautiful regardless. Runs better in tablet mode. The game plays wonderfully and post update, the motion controls even work very well. I would've rated a 9 because of the performance issues in dockGame is honestly amazing. I don't feel like writing a lot, but let's just say I played until 6 am with no breaks on launch night. Graphics aren't highly realistic but the game is absolutely beautiful regardless. Runs better in tablet mode. The game plays wonderfully and post update, the motion controls even work very well. I would've rated a 9 because of the performance issues in dock mode, but I see a lot of people are just spamming 0/10's for the sake of it/to troll. Just doing my part to help balance it out and get this game the score it deserves.… Expand
  36. DREWtheBAWS
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I never felt a feeling of freedom as big as in this game. The scope of the game is incredible. While going to my main objectives i was always finding things that would distract me, deviating me from the road i was going to take, making me find new gear which feels really satisfying since weapons break really easily.
    This game truly deserve the praise its getting. The game gives a sense of    I never felt a feeling of freedom as big as in this game. The scope of the game is incredible. While going to my main objectives i was always finding things that would distract me, deviating me from the road i was going to take, making me find new gear which feels really satisfying since weapons break really easily.
    This game truly deserve the praise its getting. The game gives a sense of wonder never felt before in ANY open world games before. AND it is FUN!!! The story as well is really surprising by moments and is well executed for the non linear/not story driven type of game this Master Piece is. Truly a 10/10    … Expand
  37. Yakuza007
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Incredible game. Most impressive open world I've ever seen, with mechanics that outshine the rest of the industry. It's a game changer in open world design. It's complex, it's difficult, but it's rewarding. This game will go down in history as a classic. While Nintendo always knocks it out of the park with their 3D Marios and Zeldas, I believe this game is a step even beyond that.
  38. rjthakid
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I need to quit the internet. The 7.8 user score isn't an indication of BotW's quality. It's an example of everything that's wrong with the internet. Raging 15yr old Sony/Microsoft/PC fanboys who are salty because one of the greatest games ever made isn't on their console of choice. They come to Metacritic and give it a 0.

    This is nothing new. Every game that is exclusive to    I need to quit the internet. The 7.8 user score isn't an indication of BotW's quality. It's an example of everything that's wrong with the internet. Raging 15yr old Sony/Microsoft/PC fanboys who are salty because one of the greatest games ever made isn't on their console of choice. They come to Metacritic and give it a 0.

    This is nothing new. Every game that is exclusive to Nintendo, Sony or Microsoft receives hundreds of 0 reviews from sensitive children and man-boys who feel the need to validate their console of choice.

    Breath of the Wild is one of the best games I've ever played in my 30yrs of gaming. It's nothing short of amazing. I simply can't wait to play some more. If not for having a wife and daughter I'd probably play every waking minute until Monday.

    It is a MASTERPIECE. Ignore the trolls and enjoy. :)    … Expand
  39. Daveman
    Jul 7, 2020
    10
    It's admittedly been a LONG time since I've owned a Nintendo home console, much less had a Nintendo game that enthralled me enough to worthy the purchase of a system. The last one I've owned was the Gamecube, but since then I've been wary of the Wii and Wii U. While both systems were fun and had some great games, neither really sold me (Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 were veeery close).

    On    It's admittedly been a LONG time since I've owned a Nintendo home console, much less had a Nintendo game that enthralled me enough to worthy the purchase of a system. The last one I've owned was the Gamecube, but since then I've been wary of the Wii and Wii U. While both systems were fun and had some great games, neither really sold me (Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 were veeery close).

    On Friday, that all changed. I bought the Switch and Zelda together with the pro controller with very high expectations, and a slight fear of having buyer's remorse because I didn't want a shovelware system. But the first couple hours I sank into BotW, not only did my sense of dread dissipate and my expectations were met, the game itself left me in complete awe. People that have already seen the gameplay videos already know what to expect, and yet to actually experience it yourself is so thrilling. I lost sleep last night because I brought the Switch in its portable mode with me to bed (I thought it would annoy my wife, but she was just as fascinated with it as I was).

    About 10 hours into the game and it still feels like I just dipped my toes into the massive ocean that is BotW. This is the mark of a truly great game: Hours pass by like minutes, and it still pulls you back in to discover what else is in store. It's going to be quite a while before I see myself moving on to another game.

    Very few games deserve a top score, and with that said, even a 10/10 feels like it's just expected for a game of this caliber. (Note I do not believe 5/5 or 10/10 means a game is perfect, but it is indeed a masterpiece that was made in the pursuit of perfection.) Nintendo has proven once again they have mastered the craftsmanship of developing a fine game, one filled with so much wonder and imagination, and above all else, so much fun. I'm happy they've focused their efforts more into the elements of what made the Zelda series such a fantastic and memorable franchise and pushing it in the direction of open world fantasy adventure that we gamers have painfully wished for, instead of gimmicky trends (cough Skyward Sword cough).

    If you consider yourself a gamer, gaming enthusiast, anything along the like, you owe it to yourself to play this masterpiece. To see and feel virtual art come to life. To experience the wonderment Nintendo developers have created for us. To disregard the game because of fanboyism or blind hate for Nintendo is to only deny yourself a fantastic product that was built specifically for you with tender love and care. In fact, looking at the 1/10 reviews from people that haven't even played the game is rather sad. It's like a child throwing a tantrum because their parents bought them a plate of gourmet restaurant macaroni and cheese, yet they'd rather have microwave cheesy mac.

    I'm wasting too much time writing this review and need to get back on BotW. Hope you guys enjoy the game as much as I am!    … Expand
  40. Davekun
    Jun 30, 2017
    9
    I'm not a fan of open world games and I was really scared that this could ruin the Zelda feeling. I'm glad to say that it didn't. The world it's so full of interesting stuff to do that you get easily distracted from the main quest just to satisfy your curiosity. It's true that the game is not perfect: there are occasional frame drops and the inventory and weapons management could beI'm not a fan of open world games and I was really scared that this could ruin the Zelda feeling. I'm glad to say that it didn't. The world it's so full of interesting stuff to do that you get easily distracted from the main quest just to satisfy your curiosity. It's true that the game is not perfect: there are occasional frame drops and the inventory and weapons management could be better, but overall the experience is so overwhelming that you forget everything else. It's a true masterpiece that gets inspiration from previous titles of the series and other open world AAA games in a perfect mix. Recommended… Expand
  41. Wizardography
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This is the Zelda game I've been waiting for Nintendo to make. This game is full of unique experiences and incredibly deep gameplay that stays fresh even after 60hrs. I'm still finding things that surprise me and new ways to interact with the world. I can't wait to see what Nintendo has up it's sleeve for next time around.
  42. sd11
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    SO 700+ negative scores from people who have supposedly played the game, mostly all posted on the games release date of 3rd March, for a game that takes 50-100 hours to complete.
    Now just for information on my review I have not yet completed the game, so my score might alter. But I have put in 30+ hours already and there is still a huge amount left to do. This game is that good that in    SO 700+ negative scores from people who have supposedly played the game, mostly all posted on the games release date of 3rd March, for a game that takes 50-100 hours to complete.
    Now just for information on my review I have not yet completed the game, so my score might alter. But I have put in 30+ hours already and there is still a huge amount left to do. This game is that good that in only 3 days I have played 30+ hours worth.

    The shrines start off easy, but soon become challenging. The puzzles grow in difficulty and the combat trials soon get hard. There are supposedly over 120 shrines to find during the game.
    Next the size of the world is daunting. It is absolutely huge. It starts off a little empty with only random enemies. As you venture into the game random large monsters appear, some very difficult to defeat. A single blow is enough to kill players with minimal hearts. As you explore further afield the game becomes littered with a greater number of monsters that simply want to kill you.
    The atmosphere and dynamic weather is phenomenal. If it rains, suddenly you can't climb the same slopes. Venture too far into the cold with the wrong clothes and you will quickly perish. But you can overcome some of these effects by cooking potions and learning recipes. This game has the same level of excellence as Ocarina of time. It starts off a little slow, but after completing the first 4 shrines soon takes off. My score of 10 is based on my enjoyment of the first 30 hours of play. I would disregard any 1st day reviews, whether positive or negative because this game is so huge that I do not believe any of these people could have truly played it unless they had early access.    … Expand
  43. Jonhuggs
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    not only is this the best game this year so far, this is one of the best games this decade. Game play is fun, nice loot system. Frame rate is rock solid on my switch. Highly recommend it!
  44. alan666
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The best game I have played in recent years. Addicting, rewarding, fun, creative, gigantic, audacious... This is a true masterpiece. The best Zelda I have ever played.
  45. michaelsimpson
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Gotta love all the fake reviews on here, about 691 of them to be exact. I have yet to see a REAL negative review. Every negative review has been a fanboy of Sony or Microsoft talking random crap about the game.

    This game is without question the best Zelda game ever made and while I haven't finished it, it's pretty safe to say this is likely one of the greatest games of all time. I've    Gotta love all the fake reviews on here, about 691 of them to be exact. I have yet to see a REAL negative review. Every negative review has been a fanboy of Sony or Microsoft talking random crap about the game.

    This game is without question the best Zelda game ever made and while I haven't finished it, it's pretty safe to say this is likely one of the greatest games of all time. I've never felt so in awe of any game, well, ever.

    10/10. Easily.    … Expand
  46. LoganWright
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Great game! Atleast half of the people who gave this game a negative score haven't played the game and are just upset that it got higher review scores then Horizon Zero Dawn! The people who are giving this game a 0 are just trolls
  47. Minhster
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Got this game on release day. This is a very very addicting game. The open world is awesome. It is worth every penny. Amiibo is great, but not a must.
  48. inchenzo
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    The praise is true, this game is pure genius. It plays like no other open world game. It really feels like a game of discovery. The visuals are breathtaking, the world is rich in content and gameplay wise it's typical Nintendo.
  49. QuantumPelican
    Mar 5, 2017
    9
    Firstly, I'll start by addressing some complaints I've seen in negative reviews of this game:

    "There are no dungeons." Yes there are. There are 4 dungeons, accompanied by a myriad of shrines. "It's too easy/hand-holdy." I'm sort of baffled by this one, and all I can say is that is that the people saying this must not have engaged in any exploration whatsoever. A lot of the    Firstly, I'll start by addressing some complaints I've seen in negative reviews of this game:

    "There are no dungeons."
    Yes there are. There are 4 dungeons, accompanied by a myriad of shrines.

    "It's too easy/hand-holdy."
    I'm sort of baffled by this one, and all I can say is that is that the people saying this must not have engaged in any exploration whatsoever. A lot of the main-quest and areas around towns, etc. contain relatively easy puzzles and fights, but if you take the time to leave the beaten trail, you'll probably come across a fair challenge pretty quickly. Reviewers who specifically mention hand-holdiness have clearly not played nearly enough of the game to piece together an educated review.

    "The music sucks."
    A quick read through of comments in this vein shows that the actual meaning behind this criticism is that the music is different. Music plays a different role in this game than it does in previous titles. Here, it gives the game a bit of flavour and atmosphere rather than blasting the player with overt, repeating musical themes. It's fine to not like the music in this game, but it's useful to note that a thorough playthrough of this game will be far longer than the typical 20-40 hours of previous 3D Zelda titles. It's likely, given enough play time, that catchy, repetitive themes in the context of this game would end up being incredibly grating. As it is, there is a clear emphasis on the environments here and the use of music to simply enhance the mood set by the environmental sounds works extremely well (plus there are some really great musical moments where music is present).

    "There's nothing to do."
    There are over 100 shrines to discover, a bunch of sidequests if you look in the right places, over 300 unique photos to take in-game, and a number of diverse and engaging areas to explore. I'll concede that if you don't enjoy exploration, this game isn't for you.

    "It looks terrible."
    It doesn't have the best graphics on a technical level. It's low-res by modern standards, with some pop-in and frame drops, and it could do with a bit of anti-aliasing, but the game's art style stands out from its technical limitations, as was the case in The Wind Waker, and even Skyward Sword to some extent. The frame drops are a a fair complaint, however I haven't found this factor to have any effect on gameplay since they mainly occur in places with a lot of NPCs, which tend to be less timing-sensitive areas. They do occur in forested areas quite a lot, but this isn't an online FPS, and not every frame is critical in combat, to be brutally honest. It's a valid complaint, but I don't think it's a big enough issue to make this particular game less enjoyable by any significant measure.

    That's pretty much every complaint I care to cover. Now for some reasons to like this game, rather than reasons to simply not hate it.

    1. Combat/Gameplay
    The enemies in this game vary significantly in difficulty. Some are extremely easy to beat, and areas of the game that have high proportions of these enemies can begin to feel a bit too easy after a while, but what's interesting is that the combat never gets boring. The combat in this game requires a lot more strategy to deal with than in previous titles and keeps you on your feet since dodging becomes a really important aspect of swordplay. Coming off a 40 hour play-through of Twilight Princess HD, this a breath of fresh air to me as enemies have different attack styles that require adaptive strategies, unlike in Twilight Princess, and these strategies are often based around your fundamental moveset rather than gimmicky items and gameplay mechanics (I'm looking at you, Skyward Sword).
    Speaking of which, the basic controls are surprisingly deep for a game of this nature. Hours in, I was still learning new things about the controls. It could be argued that the game not teaching this to you from the outset is poor design, but in my experience, these elements are unnecessary for the progression of the game, and I'd argue that it's a plus that the early game doesn't get bogged down in tutorials or hint panels.

    2. Shrines
    The shrines can be divided into two categories: Combat and puzzles. The puzzle shrines have a wonderful amount of diversity, though they are not all particularly challenging. As stated above, the more isolated or out of the way a shrine is, the more likely it is to pose a challenge. The combat shrines are pretty homogeneous, but a lot of them pose a really great challenge, taking the aforementioned combat mechanics to their limits. Some of these shrines feel like dedicated boss arenas, and it's a lot of fun to employ all the strategies you've accumulated up to these shrines in defeating their enemies.

    3. There's a great sense of progression in this game, even without an experience or leveling system.

    4. I have reached my character limit. The game is great.    … Expand
  50. gary_opk
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Wonderful treacherous landmarks, sophisticated puzzles, diverse enemies, collectible varieties treasures to stimulate your heart. I miss Satoru Iwata already.
  51. Molex
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Uno de los mejores Zeldas de todos los tiempos, infinidad de cosas que hacer y una historia genial. El mejor y mas interactivo mundo abierto que será una referencia a partir de ahora para muchos títulos
  52. j3lack
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Largest open world I've ever enjoyed, I've heard people complaining about it being empty but honestly have they played it? I have not found this game lacking at all, I've been lost in this world for days now and i'm still finding things to explore. Yes the graphics aren't photo realistic but they are beautiful and except for when i'm looking at the water color clouds i'm fully immersed inLargest open world I've ever enjoyed, I've heard people complaining about it being empty but honestly have they played it? I have not found this game lacking at all, I've been lost in this world for days now and i'm still finding things to explore. Yes the graphics aren't photo realistic but they are beautiful and except for when i'm looking at the water color clouds i'm fully immersed in this game. The ubiquitous shrines more than make up for the limited dungeons and the Sheika Slate is way better than limited bombs and having to unlock items before you can reach said area like in OOT. If anyone thinks this game is lacking they must be ignoring a lot of what it has to offer.… Expand
  53. KrspaceT
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This game is remarkable.

    i myself have never played open worlds before, and found even Ocarina 3D to be a bit easy to get lost in and overwhelming. Yet this game has been sucking me in again and again, like a vortex. There is just so much to do, and even when you aren't doing something the game is just amazing to look at. The most minor of tidbits just amazes me to no end. I mean    This game is remarkable.

    i myself have never played open worlds before, and found even Ocarina 3D to be a bit easy to get lost in and overwhelming. Yet this game has been sucking me in again and again, like a vortex.

    There is just so much to do, and even when you aren't doing something the game is just amazing to look at. The most minor of tidbits just amazes me to no end.

    I mean Ostriches. The game has ostriches. I wasn't expecting that, and they really don't do anything, yet in doing so it just gives the game so much flavor.

    Between this game and the innovation Sun and Moon had I cannot wait to see what Mario has in store. Hopefully less troll reviews.    … Expand
  54. SZJX
    Jun 16, 2017
    8
    The game is good and its attention to detail is really commendable. But the story is just laughably bad. I have pretty much lost interest in progressing through the story and stopped caring about any character just 1/4 in. Horizon's "open world" is definitely much less refined/detailed than this one, but hell, even Horizon's story was miles better than this and kept me wanting to see whatThe game is good and its attention to detail is really commendable. But the story is just laughably bad. I have pretty much lost interest in progressing through the story and stopped caring about any character just 1/4 in. Horizon's "open world" is definitely much less refined/detailed than this one, but hell, even Horizon's story was miles better than this and kept me wanting to see what happened till the very end. If you're after good stories in games then be prepared to be disappointed.… Expand
  55. MicroByte
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    It has been a long time since I've been this absorbed in a game and I've been a gamer for 37 years now! The story is griping, the adventure is enthralling, the action is frantic. Between exploring the breathtaking world of Hyrule to fighting epic bosses and meeting unique characters, BotW is a game that will be remembered as a timeless classic and deserves it's spot on the top of theIt has been a long time since I've been this absorbed in a game and I've been a gamer for 37 years now! The story is griping, the adventure is enthralling, the action is frantic. Between exploring the breathtaking world of Hyrule to fighting epic bosses and meeting unique characters, BotW is a game that will be remembered as a timeless classic and deserves it's spot on the top of the list with other classic Zelda games.

    Amazing.    … Expand
  56. HydroCentaur
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Increíble juego, desde los primeros minutos no lo dejas de jugar, no soy fanboy ni nada por el estilo, puedo decir que dispongo de todos las consolas de mesa así como las portátiles y en lo que se refiere este es el título se ha convertido en el de mis favoritos, y viendo la calificación general, aun hay gente que desfavoralizan un juego que realmente merece la pena y que son gente muy muyIncreíble juego, desde los primeros minutos no lo dejas de jugar, no soy fanboy ni nada por el estilo, puedo decir que dispongo de todos las consolas de mesa así como las portátiles y en lo que se refiere este es el título se ha convertido en el de mis favoritos, y viendo la calificación general, aun hay gente que desfavoralizan un juego que realmente merece la pena y que son gente muy muy cerrada, porque a mi parecer este juego es grandioso en muchos aspectos., hace mucho tiempo que esperaba un juego de esta magnitud, Masterpiece.… Expand
  57. meta_nor
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    It is the main element of the open world that the player decides subjectively the purpose of play. I feel strongly by playing the legend of Zelda. It is important to save Hyrule, but now my purpose has changed to adventure all over Hyrule.

    I do not like the design of open world games that chase a lot of icons. Of course, the legend of Zelda also has an icon indicating the destination.    It is the main element of the open world that the player decides subjectively the purpose of play. I feel strongly by playing the legend of Zelda. It is important to save Hyrule, but now my purpose has changed to adventure all over Hyrule.

    I do not like the design of open world games that chase a lot of icons. Of course, the legend of Zelda also has an icon indicating the destination. But that's not enough to disturb adventure and make you feel like working.

    This is exactly adventure.

    Go up a mountain, find a shrine, and glide in a different place. Go to the unexplored place, meet occasionally Kolog. The enemies in the road are very stronger than the previous series. I devise how to fight and make it through.

    I was truly impressed that the sound environment matches time and space. The ascending air current by the flame and the physical calculation are wonderful, but it is a spice for directing the world of Breath of the Wild. Of course, rising air current can be used for para-sailing, wow.

    It is pleasant to fly in the sky in a world that is still too vast. It is fun to climb up a vertically elevated cliff. I think whether this enjoyment can not be tasted by moving only on the ground.

    I'd like all elder brothers who touched various open world titles to play Breath of the Wild.    … Expand
  58. LJGE
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    this game reinvents the past zelda conventionts, used since ocarina of time, and returns to its roots, with a vast world for you to explore and interact with, giving you the freedom that you have always wanted

    it may have small frame rate issues, but dont let that deter you from playing this wonderfull game.
  59. kingsky
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    I have never bought a single console on release day but for Zelda I just couldn't stop myself. Played for 10 hours straight on first day. Everything about this game is just so perfect.
  60. Ps4esmierda
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    No soy un niño rata de ps4 traqnuilos, que no juego al fifa o al cod, este Zelda es un 10 con todas las de la ley, aunque no es el mejor juego de la historia, primero champions of regnum y luego zelda ocarina of time
  61. Draycko
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I don't usually write reviews on games, even when I love them, but I feel I must with this game because of those who feel it necessary to give it a score of 0 without actually having played the game.

    What do I think? Easy 9.8/10 (minus .2 because of the FPS issues). Seriously.... BOTW would have to be one of the best Zelda games I have played since Ocarina of time, a true master piece.    I don't usually write reviews on games, even when I love them, but I feel I must with this game because of those who feel it necessary to give it a score of 0 without actually having played the game.

    What do I think? Easy 9.8/10 (minus .2 because of the FPS issues). Seriously.... BOTW would have to be one of the best Zelda games I have played since Ocarina of time, a true master piece.

    (Writing proper reviews takes too much time so i'm going to leave it at that.)    … Expand
  62. Dext21
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    This is what all open-world games should shot for. Vary few bug.s none are game braking. Bethesda why I love there game's are not the best at fixing there game and a lot of people say it is because of the world size but, The Zelda show's that with time you can have a game that work's really good.
  63. Ljimn
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The best game I have played in a while. Perfect in every way. It's a game that keeps on giving. I am a big Zelda fan and this game made me into a bigger Zelda fan, did not think that was possible.
  64. Randomizzerr
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I've been playing Zelda BoTW on Wii U since March and I have to say, personally it has been a really fun game. Although I'm not very far along in the story (because I'm bad at the game and die... a lot) I thought I needed to write this review as soon as possible. It hurts me to see so many reviews rating the game 0 or 1/10 from people who have claimed, in their own review, that they haveI've been playing Zelda BoTW on Wii U since March and I have to say, personally it has been a really fun game. Although I'm not very far along in the story (because I'm bad at the game and die... a lot) I thought I needed to write this review as soon as possible. It hurts me to see so many reviews rating the game 0 or 1/10 from people who have claimed, in their own review, that they have not played the game. If you have a Wii U and don't plan on getting the Switch or you're going to get it in the holidays or some other later date, GET THIS GAME, I would highly recommend it to anyone. If you already have a Switch you should also already have this game. This game is really fun and if your looking for an rpg that would last you a few weeks (or months... I need better armor) and you're on the fence because you're not sure if you should get the game because it might just be over-hyped, GET THIS GAME, it's an all around fun experience and in my opinion the hype was well deserved.… Expand
  65. JoshTrimmer98
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    i have actually played this game, I own it and it is amazing. The world is huge and beautiful, you can go anywhere and do anything. It deserves all the good reviews it gets!!!
  66. NateTheApe
    Mar 8, 2017
    9
    One of my favorite games to date but it definitely isn't without its quirks. The story got me hooked after the first major boss fight, the relationships Nintendo builds between Link and the other main characters is excellent. Combat is OK once you get the hang of it and weapons breaking "all the time" slows down as you get better gear and progress, it's not as much of a headache as weaponsOne of my favorite games to date but it definitely isn't without its quirks. The story got me hooked after the first major boss fight, the relationships Nintendo builds between Link and the other main characters is excellent. Combat is OK once you get the hang of it and weapons breaking "all the time" slows down as you get better gear and progress, it's not as much of a headache as weapons drop from pretty much anything you kill. Major gripe is FPS drops and overall smoothness in TV mode on the Switch, it does occur but not too often; in tablet/handheld mode the game is buttery smooth most of time, I haven't been pulled out of the game once in handheld mode due to FPS issues.… Expand
  67. dontdothatmkay
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've played in a while! if you own a Wii U or Nintendo Switch, BUY THIS GAME! it has been the most fun I've had since I went to my friend's place as a kid and played N64 for hours. This game totally deserves a 10. Idk why people are so butt hurt about it.
  68. kirby2049
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Be warned that the Negative reviews for this game are just Nintendo haters trying to tear down an amazing game. Let me start with the nid-picky stuff to get it over with. The motion controls for some of the shrines may be off putting (you can turn off the motion controls for the bow), if you are looking carefully you can see pop in but since the game is rendering mountains across theBe warned that the Negative reviews for this game are just Nintendo haters trying to tear down an amazing game. Let me start with the nid-picky stuff to get it over with. The motion controls for some of the shrines may be off putting (you can turn off the motion controls for the bow), if you are looking carefully you can see pop in but since the game is rendering mountains across the massive map it's expected and anyone complain about this, especially since you don't notice it much if you aren't looking for it, are making too big a deal about it. And finally the lack of customizing controls, I noticed this right away when the run a jump button were not next to each other. Non of these things should cause a drop in score, especially when the rest of the game makes up for it. Now to list off the pros: The game is beautiful, it's like an art piece you play in. It doesn't hold your hand with anything, It will tell you some basic stuff but other than that you must figure out things on your own, and you will based on the direction you take. The platauo are is the tutorial but doesn't feel like one, as soon as you get the paraglider you can go anywere you want, even if it means getting yourself killed. Leading to my next point, this is the hardest mainline Zelda game to date, there are enemies in the starting area that can one shot you. It is a survival game so you have to hunt and gather to get your harts back, and it's very rewarding. In fact everything you do in this game feels rewarding because you are the one who choses to do it without anyone forcing you to. Want to climb a mountain? Bam you go climb it, when you reach the top you look around and bask in the beauty. Or maybe it's rain and thunder that you are basking in, the realism and new physics engine are amazing, you can actually be struck by lightning if you are carrying metal, and not just you but enemies as well. Fires spread and the rain can put out fires too. Weapons, Bows and Shields can break now so you must manage your inventory, but not to worry because you can increase that space with those korok seeds if you find the right person. Speaking of shields, you can shield surf down slopes, and wow is it fun. There are lots of side quests to do and tons of hidden things to find. Breath of the wild brings back horses in a big way, not only can you tame and register multiple horses to use but you can name them and change their manes (including some colors), bridals and saddles. Breath of The Wild feels like Nintendo took lots of great aspects of every Zelda game, crammed them into one and made it better. 10/10 this game is going to truly be a legend among games.… Expand
  69. bigsky154
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    It has been a long time since I have played a game without being able to put it down. There is so much to this game. For Zelda fans looking for a game with the usual formula, you will be disappointed. This game take Zelda in a new direction but I believe it is for the better. It is a great game alone but the fact that it is part of one of the greatest franchises ever, makes it that much better.
  70. Caneofsomaria
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I had very high expectations for this game, and it still managed to surpass them. I have been a massive Zelda fan for 15 years - and this game stands tall amongst the best.

    The vastness and beauty of the open-world, and the constant exploration through the wilderness is a feeling I have not had before from a video game. The freedom this game gives you is almost overwhelming. There are    I had very high expectations for this game, and it still managed to surpass them. I have been a massive Zelda fan for 15 years - and this game stands tall amongst the best.

    The vastness and beauty of the open-world, and the constant exploration through the wilderness is a feeling I have not had before from a video game. The freedom this game gives you is almost overwhelming. There are distinct Zelda elements throughout - familiar items, races, mechanics etc - but there are also complete fresh reinventions to the series that have not been done before, and it is here, I feel, that lots of the negative reviews are coming from. Don't get me wrong - everyone is entitled to their own opinion - but I personally feel that doing a few things differently is not a bad thing - every Zelda game has brought something different to the table - why not this one too?

    People have complained about the music - whilst I agree there aren't as many catchy melodies as there have been previously, the new, gorgeous piano driven music trades "catchyness" that for an incredible atmosphere - and I feel sorry for those who can't enjoy what this style of music is bringing to the game. People have also complained about the exploration being slow - but for me, I find it enormously satisfying, turning over every leaf and finding all the secrets the game has to offer. Another complaint people make is that the weapons break - whilst frustrating at times, it adds an entirely new survival mechanic to the game.

    I suppose what I'm saying is - depending on your personality and patience - if you take the things that make this game different from other Zelda games and embrace them (rather than complain about them) - then this game stands to be Zelda perfection alongside the great Ocarina of Time.

    I would also like to praise the storyline and voice-acting which is brilliant and completely fresh, yet fits perfectly into the Zelda universe.

    My only complaint would perhaps be the lack of classically colourful, unique-looking, sometimes claustrophobic Zelda dungeons (though I do really enjoy the new shrines!). I still give the game a 10, because taking this into account, I'd give it a 9.6 which is still rounds to 10.

    Really take caution with the negative reviews, they are very subjective - I feel you get from this game what you want to. I am so happy with this game, it is a true epic.    … Expand
  71. Broxs
    Jan 5, 2020
    10
    Last time I felt that way, was while playing The Witcher 3. You have a great story with well-written characters and also unique fight mechanics and also puzzles. I wasn't really a fan of most of the shrines or even the Divine Beast. But all fights felt really epic and sometimes you needed to use some special items or things to survive. BotW is my number 1 RPG, because even The WitcherLast time I felt that way, was while playing The Witcher 3. You have a great story with well-written characters and also unique fight mechanics and also puzzles. I wasn't really a fan of most of the shrines or even the Divine Beast. But all fights felt really epic and sometimes you needed to use some special items or things to survive. BotW is my number 1 RPG, because even The Witcher wasn't that good!… Expand
  72. BinsF
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I have not done many reviews, but this one deserves it. This game is a masterpiece. I finish all the main quests this weekend and now I'm going for the 100% until Mario Kart comes out. Although it has changed a lot from other Zelda titles, it is still a Zelda, and one of the best. I sure miss some stuff like old dungeons and the old way items were introduced to us, but you realize thisI have not done many reviews, but this one deserves it. This game is a masterpiece. I finish all the main quests this weekend and now I'm going for the 100% until Mario Kart comes out. Although it has changed a lot from other Zelda titles, it is still a Zelda, and one of the best. I sure miss some stuff like old dungeons and the old way items were introduced to us, but you realize this are small details after you play for a while, and you realize you don't need that to have a great experience. It is for me the SECOND BEST ZELDA GAME so far.… Expand
  73. ZachGrubes
    Mar 17, 2017
    10
    I have never written a user review, but feel compelled. I have been playing games since the Eighties when I first played Space Invaders, Tetris, Super Mario Bros, etc. I have played most of the Zeldas to completion. Because I've been playing games since the glory days of Sega vs Nintendo I have a soft spot in my heart for Nintendo games specifically, but I also play other games, COD,I have never written a user review, but feel compelled. I have been playing games since the Eighties when I first played Space Invaders, Tetris, Super Mario Bros, etc. I have played most of the Zeldas to completion. Because I've been playing games since the glory days of Sega vs Nintendo I have a soft spot in my heart for Nintendo games specifically, but I also play other games, COD, Portal, Assassins Creed, GTA, Minecraft, etc. I also play tons of indie games because I think small-time dreamers making games in their basement deserve to have their games played, they are often of incredibly high quality considering what scarce resources they are made with. I've played a lot of games. I do not think it is unreasonable to make a statement such as "Breath of the Wild is the best game I've ever played". I would not be alone if I did. Many people have made statements such as this, and not just user reviewers, critics. It is telling to observe that actual critics have rated this game much higher than users. When this is the case, you can tell something is much better than users are saying it is. Many of the user reviewers admit in their review to not having even played the game. I would posit that, generally, critics are better equipped to assess the quality of a game than caustic, sweaty palmed children who spend all their time swearing at people over their X-box live account, while racking up head-shots. Most critics are fairly impartial and will try to give a fair, objective review. It is telling that of the nearly 100 critic reviews perhaps only 3 or 4 score it less than a 90, the vast majority are perfect 10s. The lowest scores are around 70. Three outliers scored it near that area. To score a game of this scope, this grandeur, a game with this much charm a mediocre score just seems like their may be axes to grind there.

    Play this game. If it's the last thing you do!    … Expand
  74. booshmightythe
    Apr 24, 2018
    9
    Perfect just pure perfect. Will be a benchmark to future games for the next 10 years.
  75. Yhatha
    Mar 25, 2018
    10
    Zelda botw is the best switch game I've played by a long shot and may even be one of the best games I've ever played in the first place. The worlds are so open and expansive, and discovering a new place is so satisfying or getting a really good item. This game truly feels like a completely open world and the replay value is splendid. There's 120 mini dungeons called shrines, all giving youZelda botw is the best switch game I've played by a long shot and may even be one of the best games I've ever played in the first place. The worlds are so open and expansive, and discovering a new place is so satisfying or getting a really good item. This game truly feels like a completely open world and the replay value is splendid. There's 120 mini dungeons called shrines, all giving you a challenge to complete weather that's fighting an enemy, doing a puzzle, or just plain getting to the shrine itself is sometimes the challenge.

    The combat is also really intriguing and being so complex but simple at the same time. Unlike other Zelda games, you don't just target and enemy and spam attack. You have certain moves you can do like flips and parry's which are super satisfying to pull off. Also weapons break, so this makes you more destined to not be constrained to one weapon all the time and explore to get more.

    The tutorial in this game doesn't even feel like a tutorial. It's very good at teaching you what the game has ahead of you but somehow not feeling watered down and boring. It's like the first super Mario, it does it in a way by making you learn yourself.

    I could talk about this game for hours, but the rest i'll say is this is a must have for switch owners, and Nintendo fans alike.    … Expand
  76. quickusername
    Mar 27, 2018
    10
    The game obviously has flaws, not enough story, too strict weapon durability, lack of long dungeons, but I enjoyed the game so much that I really can't rate it anything other then a 10. It's just a lot of fun, I'm at 240 hours and counting. 10/10 for me doesn't mean I think the game is perfect. It just means that I think the game is an amazing game that everyone should try to play. So tryThe game obviously has flaws, not enough story, too strict weapon durability, lack of long dungeons, but I enjoyed the game so much that I really can't rate it anything other then a 10. It's just a lot of fun, I'm at 240 hours and counting. 10/10 for me doesn't mean I think the game is perfect. It just means that I think the game is an amazing game that everyone should try to play. So try to pick this one up if you can.… Expand
  77. Christian_Cole
    May 7, 2018
    9
    Juego muy bien diseñado tanto el mundo como la música, lo mejor del juego es la enorme libertad que tienes para hacer lo que quieras, lo malo es que la dificultad disminuye mucho mientras vas avanzando en el mundo pero sigue siendo retador.
  78. jeremyMcAlli
    Jan 7, 2020
    9
    Ok, so I'm not just giving this a high score because Zelda is delivering some fan service... But it helps of course! Normally never care but the fact that he can be shirtless throughout the entire game, and the characters react to it ("Oh you're so... in tune with nature!") makes me giggle.

    I had never played Zelda, and am always a bit wary of Japanese games with their respect to    Ok, so I'm not just giving this a high score because Zelda is delivering some fan service... But it helps of course! Normally never care but the fact that he can be shirtless throughout the entire game, and the characters react to it ("Oh you're so... in tune with nature!") makes me giggle.

    I had never played Zelda, and am always a bit wary of Japanese games with their respect to representation of women. I am barely into the game though and I'm hooked. Cannot put it down. And I love the way the piano comes in to say hello briefly and leave again whenever you're wondering around. The blood moon also scared the brollies out of me. Very very impressed.

    My bones of contention are that it is marked on the map where you died and the food. With the former, I understand it's to warn you of any big monsters who's path you crossed, but it feels like a stinking mark of shame. With the latter, it's a tired trope of Japanese media to make everything about food (apparently this started in the 90's). The original pokemon games never had it, the original Final Fantasies never had, now EVERYONE is cooking and eating yummy food, and oh how it is soooo yummy... I'm bored and frustrated by it. It's a societal distraction that is doing Japan no good. Food is a great way to understand the other, to experience life, etc... but well climate change may destroy that opportunity soon enough, so maybe the media in Japan could present the opportunity to think critically about some things?

    But apart from that rant, I'm happy with this game.    … Expand
  79. kamikaz3kitten
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, more like Legend of Dark Souls: Breath of the Monster Hunter. So far 12 hours in and hardly anything done except tons of shrines and elephant thing i feel like this game is going to keep me occupied the rest of the weekend.… Expand
  80. Apec
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Freedom. Fun. Exploration. Challenge.
    This game has it all.

    It is just fun to go and find what is next and go off into the wild to just see what is there, and there, and there and... what was my quest again? Who cares! I had so much fun! And now I cannot continue writing because I want to continue playing. :)
  81. bakukupo
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    This game make me feel that i felt when i was play OOT in the beginning of my life with the videogames. That is very special, is 2017, i thought i didn't feel this anymore, thanks "Breath of the Wild"
  82. Zas11s
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    If i could give this game an 11 I would. Graphics are beautiful, soundtrack is impressive, and the gameplay is timeless. Definitely worth the wait. I suggest any open world rpg fan to play this game. At this point it's easily game of the year and don't see anyone coming close to the magic that Nintendo brings unto our homes.
  83. romeupaz
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Its simply beautiful and giant like a Studio Ghibli movie, the visuals, the sounds, the music and the beasts.
    Played only 5h so far but its magnificent :D
  84. danopkt
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Absolutely stunning. Breath-taking visuals, incredible soundtrack, fantastic gameplay, this game lives up to the Zelda legacy and then some. This is right up there with some of Nintendo's best work.
  85. Louthais
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Absolutely Astounding. Breath of the Wild lives up to all of the hype surrounding it, and as I sank my teeth into this game it became clear that the lengthy development time and numerous delays were well worth the wait.
  86. Rixstar
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    This game is awesome. Just play it and you will remember it well and want to keep playing. The soundtrack is pretty good. The game play is great and there is so much to do, even after the campaign.
  87. pittu
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Incredible artstyle, polish and fun. The world is immense and the attention to every single detail is amazing. I don't think I've ever seen a game so beautifully crafted as Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
  88. Bennabus
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    I admit to only having put about 5 hours into it so far, so things may change, but I so seriously doubt it. Based on how solid the mechanics are and how much variety I've already seen, how much I've seen that I know I'll come back to once I've gotten Link a bit stronger, this game is amazing. Gone are all the hand holding repetitive messages and announcements from the last severalI admit to only having put about 5 hours into it so far, so things may change, but I so seriously doubt it. Based on how solid the mechanics are and how much variety I've already seen, how much I've seen that I know I'll come back to once I've gotten Link a bit stronger, this game is amazing. Gone are all the hand holding repetitive messages and announcements from the last several installments, the game does a great job of letting you discover how to do things while giving you mild hints to help you figure it out. As others have said, killing bad guys with the environment is great fun! It looks pretty damn good as a WillU game, and while I'm sure it looks a bit better on the Switch, I'm not sure it's worth all the monies for getting the Switch just yet. I've got it for the WiiU, and yeah, there are some frame rate issues, they've been rare, but the WiiU doesn't like water effects at all, so that hits it hard. These issues are rare, and not enough to detract from the amazingness of this game. It give me the same feeling the first 5 hours of the original Legend of Zelda did, or when I first cracked open A Link to the Past. Wonderful game!… Expand
  89. jrchoqque
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    simplemente, perfecto.... los haters a jugar su horizon y dejar de opinar con el higado y la pedanteria, que sinceramente, un juego nos eclasifica con el odio o los gustos personales, si no con lo que ofrece para que mucha spersonas lo disfruten y vean poequre es considerado una verdadera obra maestra atemporal
  90. salmansohail_
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    Breath of the Wild is exhilarating and beautiful, its cell shaded graphics work incredibly well for it. The open world is detailed and amazing. Nintendo's first game on the NS is extremely close to a masterpiece. The story is unique and goes deep. The characters are incredible and have a lot of depth. The open world has endless opportunity. Only con is frame-rate dips low sometimes.Breath of the Wild is exhilarating and beautiful, its cell shaded graphics work incredibly well for it. The open world is detailed and amazing. Nintendo's first game on the NS is extremely close to a masterpiece. The story is unique and goes deep. The characters are incredible and have a lot of depth. The open world has endless opportunity. Only con is frame-rate dips low sometimes.

    Verdict: 9.4/10    … Expand
  91. TurboDGaming
    Mar 3, 2017
    10
    Absolutely the best game that I've ever played. The art style is amazing, scenery is incredible, combat is deep and rewarding, yet challenging. Dying is no longer as cruel as past games, and it's overall highly polished.
  92. Matvasques
    Mar 4, 2017
    10
    Probably the best Zelda game since Ocarina of Time in my opinion. The game offers so much that is possible to spend tons of hours playing it. Nice puzzles, beautiful graphics and new mechanics makes this game awesome.
  93. TULFrich
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    When we talk about today´s game developing standars we all know the big N always choses a different path. Breath of the wild not only improves as it should but it takes all what has mae the franchise so succesful and mashes it up in a masterful way. It all takes off in a traditional way of unraveling Link´s story and it´s past events, a 100 yeas ago to be precise, but instead of taking theWhen we talk about today´s game developing standars we all know the big N always choses a different path. Breath of the wild not only improves as it should but it takes all what has mae the franchise so succesful and mashes it up in a masterful way. It all takes off in a traditional way of unraveling Link´s story and it´s past events, a 100 yeas ago to be precise, but instead of taking the usual linear or semi-linear path, it just leavs you out on this massive open world to explore and to survive as you get usual RPG elements like weapons and other gear.

    The game itself is gorgeous in watercolor artstyle, but don´t get me wrong, it is not just an artstyle for hardware "limitations" but a style this itteration of Zelda that managed to nail all it´s details on an intriguing way. As far as the game goes in terms of processing power it has a lot of things going on even on the portable mode tof the switch, and a lot of times you can get beautiful sceneries with particle effects going on, an excellent physics engine, weather conditions, etc. It´s scale is just massive, and mostly if you can see it you can reach it, even on large open areas where nothing appers to be going on, the pure scenery and music gets you the chills of a relaxing spot leaving behind all the frantic things that are going on, and it is truly appreciated. Even animals behave in natural ways. And, damn!!! the music on this game is just masterful, check it for yorself.

    The way the weapon system works and the durability of each weapon works in a bastly fair way, as they break over and over but you never feel like it will leave you on a bloked position, and what it makes it even better is your management, as you you might want to leave your better weapons for later or tougher situations, just see it for yourself when affronting guardians.

    Cooking in tha game not only is the mechanic to replentish your health but to give you certain boosts or extra temporal hearts, and you have to think through your recipies as it can be bad for link in a funny way too. And this is only the tip of the iceberg as you inmerse to find out other collectibles and crafting materials.

    Talking about gameplay, it is a superv polished experience as weapons are handled in differnt ways, parring and dodging are simple but you need to polish your skill as the enemies behave acorrding to their equipment and your moves, unlike the rest of the other zelda games were they have a determined move pattern (yes even in skyward sword). So is up to you to interact with your environment and improve your reaction skills to master the game itself, and there ar a lot of options to do so.

    Storywise, Breath of the Wild, is as charmy and goofy (at times) as you would expect from a Zelda game, but don´t get fooled, it really goes into deep emotional scenes and reelations as you explore the world and meet unique characters that well are part of the main story. The voice acting in this games works wonders, specially in japanese and latin spanish, as I found a little less emotive dialogues in english, specially Zelda´s emotions (and we all have seen it on the trailers, so it is not spoilers). So I can say it has been an improve to include it, FINALLY, and talking it to a great level of quality overall, and even if it´s still not fulle voice acted it does a magnificent job all the way, cuz it still gets the nostalgia feeling of all zelda fans. Thou, I would have preffered a Hylian made up language for it, but that is just me hehe.

    It is hard to say if it takes Ocarina of time´s spot as Breath of the Wild has been crafted in modern standards and with a more integrate overall experience, but is easy (foer me) to say is the best Zelda game ever made, if not, THE best Nintendo game ever made!!!

    P.S. I Really don´t get how people give this game 0s and 1s? I can just imagine that they have not even played it yet or just based their opinions on trailers or even just nintendo hate, Metacritic should do something about that, for all games in general.    … Expand
  94. andisart
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I've clocked in around 30 hours since release 5 days ago, but barely scratched the whole content of the game. There is so much still left to explore and discover, yet the time I spend so far was filled with wonder and excitement. The world of BotW is the star of this game! This is the best designed open-world I have ever played. Beautiful, alive, rewarding. What a pleasure to take in onI've clocked in around 30 hours since release 5 days ago, but barely scratched the whole content of the game. There is so much still left to explore and discover, yet the time I spend so far was filled with wonder and excitement. The world of BotW is the star of this game! This is the best designed open-world I have ever played. Beautiful, alive, rewarding. What a pleasure to take in on breath of this wild after the other.… Expand
  95. Exanthius
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I tried very hard not to get too hyped, despite all the footage of the game, all the early reports of how good the game is and the great trailers Nintendo released. As a Zelda fan since 1998 with Ocarina of Time being my favorite game of all time, I was of course looking forward to the release of Breath of the Wild. A huge part of the excitement is caused by nostalgia, of course.
    After    I tried very hard not to get too hyped, despite all the footage of the game, all the early reports of how good the game is and the great trailers Nintendo released. As a Zelda fan since 1998 with Ocarina of Time being my favorite game of all time, I was of course looking forward to the release of Breath of the Wild. A huge part of the excitement is caused by nostalgia, of course.
    After playing the game for around 20 hours I can already announce this game as my new favorite game of all time. It blew me away from the first steps. Every 2 minutes I encounter a new feature or detail that just makes we stare at the screen with an open mouth. It's not only the major features of the game, like the vast world to explore, the intelligent enemies or the well placed music. It's the little details that Nintendo obviously put a lot of effort in. All so often I think "Hmm.. let's see if this works" ... and it DOES. Every single time. I was in need of a fire to prepare some food, so I read the description of the flint and I just put some wood on the ground, placed flint next to it and hit the flint with a metal weapon. The wood caught fire and I had a nice cozy place to roast some apples. 10 seconds later the fire went out and I wondered why. Of course, because it was raining. I set up the next camp fire under a tree.

    The graphics of this game are stunning. Yes, it's a special art style but they really did a great job at creating moody atmospheres, detailed models and oh my god, the lighting is incredible. Besides Witcher 3, this game has the most beautiful sun sets that I just enjoy watching at for minutes.

    The game has flaws. But none of them justify a 0/10 rating. I don't understand why Metacritic allows that. THe performance on the Switch in TV mode varies, but is satisfying over all. The controls are difficult to learn and it happened that I died because I hadn't mastered the control layout, yet.

    On a side note: The sound design is on point. Everything makes sounds as you would expect them to do. Your wooden bow on your back makes wooden sounds as it continuously hits your wooden shield. The wind blowing through the grass while animals make their own noises made me forget how little music is actually played throughout the game.

    I have only made a few steps into the main story so far, but what I have seen up to this review made by jaw drop to the floor. Of course, a lot of nostalgia is causing this (and the tears in my eyes) but the story they're are building up from the beginning is compelling and makes me find out more about it.

    What I probably love most about the game is the feeling of being rewarded. You get rewarded for being curious, for exploring new places, for experimenting with techniques and gameplay mechanics and for taking that additional step through a forest, over a river or down a cliff. Not in Skyrim, not in The Witcher 3 have I felt this sense of adventure.

    Despite not being flawless this game deserves nothing but a 10/10 rating, for all the positives easily outweigh the negatives.    … Expand
  96. Richtea87
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    One of the best games in recent years. Im not even a big Zelda game and this game has had me hooked since day one. Don't believe the 0 scores on here. This game is truly magical. 10/10
  97. Captivate
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing! I'm playing on the Wii U and it looks gorgeous! The colour palate, the sound design, the character design are some of the best I've seen in quite a long time. The story itself is beautifully told with a more mature theme behind it and Link's portrayal is done beautifully. I can't say anymore without spoiling the game. I can't say anything about frame dropsThis game is absolutely amazing! I'm playing on the Wii U and it looks gorgeous! The colour palate, the sound design, the character design are some of the best I've seen in quite a long time. The story itself is beautifully told with a more mature theme behind it and Link's portrayal is done beautifully. I can't say anymore without spoiling the game. I can't say anything about frame drops since I'm playing on the Wii U but I haven't noticed anything jarring or game-breaking. This is quite possibly the best Zelda game ever made, and maybe even one of the best games Nintendo has ever made.… Expand
  98. Shrekening
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Lol at these dumbass kids giving a 0/10 to a game they've never played. I hope Metacritic fixes the trollish scores, Breath of the Wild is a beautiful, outstanding addition to the Zelda series, and the best of the series, and one of the best games of all-time. This is why I started playing games in the first place.
  99. Lumostark
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I see a lot of envy in the reviews. The 0 rates to drop the score are shameful. Why cant you just be happy because a great game has been released and stop embarrassing yourselves? This is the game of the year, the best game I´ve played without doubt, and one of the best games of history, you like it or not. And your zeros won´t change that.
  100. Alexzxzx
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Mai visto un gioco del genere, riprende tutto dei precendenti capitoli, personalizzabile in qualunque cosa, una liberà d'azione immensa, openworld stupendo, dettagliato in tutto e per tutto, perita il 98/100, a parer mio il miglior videogioco di tutti i tempi, al passo con ocarina of time
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  1. Positive: 106 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 109
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  1. GameGrin
    Dec 12, 2017
    100
    Where it takes mechanics from others in the industry, it improves upon them; where it introduces new ones, you slap your forehead in amazement that it hasn’t been done before. Breath of the Wild is development done right, and damn near the best game you’ll play all year.
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  2. Wired UK
    Aug 30, 2017
    100
    Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece.
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  3. Games Master UK
    May 19, 2017
    96
    Up there with the finest Zelda games, Breath of the Wild is bold, liberating, and utterly astonishing. [Apr 2017, p.60]
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