The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 20981 Ratings

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  1. Magusdarkmatter
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    No necesitas tantas palabras para describir a esta obra de arte, lo que me impresiona más es el odio que esta belleza genera en los "Fanboys" de Microsoft y Sony. Me imagino que cuando no puedes tener algo, no te queda más que criticarlo lo más que puedas para tratar de ocultar tus inseguridades. Este juego viene a ser el mejor de la saga, lejos.
  2. lilisherine
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    I love every second and am fascinated by it, it is a HUGE universe to explore and Link is so reactive to that same universe that you can submerge yourself into it. After playing for hours I felt completely uplifted. So satisfying!
  3. MiguelFC
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    AMAZING, Most of the Negative user score are really misinformed about this game, This is truly a gem . I still playing the game everyday. This zelda is the best game of the history
  4. INNOVATI
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an Amazing game.
    The graphics are very good, the sound, the map ...
    I recommend it totally. Is Amazing !!!!
  5. Andy09
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    I've never played such a wonderful game since Ocarina of Time. In my opinion Nintendo made everything just perfect. I can't stop playing that game. I love it
  6. breiker
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Juegazo, mucho mejor que el del brujo. Es increíble lo divertido que es, lo único malo, es la envidia que provoca, que hace que la gente que no puede jugarlo intente hablar mal del juego.
  7. Cat580
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    This is the thing:
    10 points review: People that actually played the game
    0 points review: Sony fan-boys that are pissed about the game been so good and trying to get the score down (Literally, just read) This is dumb, and not even useful in anyway, but whatever. The game: Is not a 4k HD FULL 40 DLC 60 fps game like kids like this days. Its just another Nintendo almost-perfect game    This is the thing:
    10 points review: People that actually played the game
    0 points review: Sony fan-boys that are pissed about the game been so good and trying to get the score down (Literally, just read)
    This is dumb, and not even useful in anyway, but whatever.

    The game: Is not a 4k HD FULL 40 DLC 60 fps game like kids like this days. Its just another Nintendo almost-perfect game made by the best on the company. Just that and nothing else.
    Zelda has always been good, but THIS is something way different, this one tries to expand a lot more, even, tries to let the old Zelda meta behind, this is diferent, this is not "another zelda", is a new formula, and you know what? it works. It FEELS like a Zelda, but totally new, open world, and way, way, WAY longer in playtime, and probably even with a lot more of replayability.

    The music (so far) doesn't feel as good as the old Zelda games, but that is a really BIG standard to go in the first place, maybe when it gets some years we will get the "nostalgia effect" on its songs. But about dungeons (Or shrines), and the main story in general... i have nothing bad to say.

    10/10, yep, im a Zelda fan, but i know not every Zelda deserves a 10, but this one surely do.    … Expand
  8. JagsJaxFan
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Maybe the best game I have ever played. This huge open world is also a playground of ideas. You can do anything you want and in any order. I've mostly spent my time climbing mountains just to paraglide off of them. Amazing story, great combat, and very tricky and fun puzzles. This non linear adventure begs that you explore every inch of hyrule. Not to mention the high but very rewardingMaybe the best game I have ever played. This huge open world is also a playground of ideas. You can do anything you want and in any order. I've mostly spent my time climbing mountains just to paraglide off of them. Amazing story, great combat, and very tricky and fun puzzles. This non linear adventure begs that you explore every inch of hyrule. Not to mention the high but very rewarding difficulty. Almost everything about this game is amazing, top to bottom. The only limit to this adventure is your imagination. If you have a wii u, play it. If you have a switch, play it. If you don't have either, go to a friends house that has this game and go there very often. It is absolutely worth your time. 10/10… Expand
  9. Danskyl7
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Una verdadera obra maestra! No hay otra forma de definir este juegazo. Espectacular en todos los sentidos, buena historia, buena jugabildad, bueno en todo.
  10. Kindsound
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    20 hours in and I can already tell this is the best gaming experience I've ever had. Every time I think there's a set of rules to follow, the game allows me to break it and surprise me. The game itself challenges your creativity in surpassing obstacles with your wits. Marvelous.
  11. Ranzak88
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Normalmente este tipo de juegos me cansan o me aburren, mundo abierto, demasiados sitios a los que ir, pero este no, voy haciendo lo que me parece y hay muchísimas cosas por hacer, recolectar, craftear, recetas, explorar, etc.
    Se ha criticado mucho el apartado gráfico y a mi la verdad me sorprende gratamente ver que en verdad no es así, es una pasada y más aún ver de lo que en verdad    Normalmente este tipo de juegos me cansan o me aburren, mundo abierto, demasiados sitios a los que ir, pero este no, voy haciendo lo que me parece y hay muchísimas cosas por hacer, recolectar, craftear, recetas, explorar, etc.
    Se ha criticado mucho el apartado gráfico y a mi la verdad me sorprende gratamente ver que en verdad no es así, es una pasada y más aún ver de lo que en verdad Switch es capaz.    … Expand
  12. Aristeaux
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Suberb! Everything we wanted from a Zelda game. Great art work. Great Music. Great Story.
    Nintendo really did it this time. Much better than Ocarina of Time. Perfect!
  13. FabryPxL
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    un videogioco che racchiude dentro di sè molteplici significati trasformati in esperienza di gioco: l'essenza stessa dell'avventura,dell'esplorazione,della poesia,della magia e più in generale la quintessenza del concetto stesso di intendere il gaming.Capolavoro indiscutibile.
  14. JJBP
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Es uno de los mejores juegos de que he jugado, un mundo abierto sublime y lleno de vida, muy hermoso el juego, además que si te agrada explorar, este es sin duda la mejor opción, ademas que es facil olvidar la mision principal por explorar los lugares.
  15. MicaCrestana
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    I bought the Nintendo Switch only because of this game. My expectations were normal, just bought because everyone was talking about. I am surprise on how good the game is. The story is amazing, the world is big and full of secrets and stunning! Masterpiece!!
  16. 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
  17. Drawnhavok
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    A flat out masterpiece of a Zelda title, I can guarantee you'll spend at least a good solid day playing this game.
    And it doesn't end there. When i first picked it up, I was sort've scared since this was the only title that kept my interest for the switch launch. but its worth every penny, and I wont regret spending more for the hours of enjoyment I had.
    10/10
  18. emerald404
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    Great open world Zelda game!! Yes there are some flaws, but nothing that takes away from the overall experience of playing this amazing take on The Legend of Zelda series!! Honestly the mosr fun I have playing a game in quite a while.... Thanks Nintendo!!
  19. simio
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    It's the best game i've never played. It's really gorgeous. I just get this game on my brand new Switch, it's such a pleasure. Everything is wonderful. Probably the biggest adventure in video game.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. DracoNidhoggson
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    It is amazing! A perfect balance between trials, enemies, exploration and story! The music was sublime! The little touches on the piano, those classic themes used in game, It simply improved everything we knew about The legend of Zelda. Certainly a Master piece, and certainly who ever says is a bad game and gives a low to 0 score is a Sony fanboy who want to stain this precious game and isIt is amazing! A perfect balance between trials, enemies, exploration and story! The music was sublime! The little touches on the piano, those classic themes used in game, It simply improved everything we knew about The legend of Zelda. Certainly a Master piece, and certainly who ever says is a bad game and gives a low to 0 score is a Sony fanboy who want to stain this precious game and is sad because of how good is making compared to their precious own Zelda Wannabe… Expand
  23. destrox67
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    The Game does have its bugs but its pros outweigh it so much that it doesn't even matter at all. The game is truly a master piece. I get bored of games so fast its ridiculous, 4-6 hours is the average playtime on a given video game title for me before im absolutely bored with it, but here I am 20+ hours in on Breath of the Wild absolutely hooked and cant get off. If you like video gamesThe Game does have its bugs but its pros outweigh it so much that it doesn't even matter at all. The game is truly a master piece. I get bored of games so fast its ridiculous, 4-6 hours is the average playtime on a given video game title for me before im absolutely bored with it, but here I am 20+ hours in on Breath of the Wild absolutely hooked and cant get off. If you like video games and are willing to explore a magical world, then you should get this game.… Expand
  24. DaSquyd
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    The Zelda franchise finally returns to its roots: open-world exploration. We've been stuck with linear Zelda games for too long, and it's a great refresher to experience what the original game from the 80's would likely have been if Nintendo had today's technology.
  25. tjamespapo
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    I just finished the game. Took me about 4 days of non stop play. I don't know how so many people could review it so quickly. Seems like a bunch of fake reviews, especially the negative ones. Overall, I thought it was a masterpiece. Though it suffered from frame rate issues in the grassy/shadowy reasons such as the Great Plateau and the forest regions.This game was difficult but not on theI just finished the game. Took me about 4 days of non stop play. I don't know how so many people could review it so quickly. Seems like a bunch of fake reviews, especially the negative ones. Overall, I thought it was a masterpiece. Though it suffered from frame rate issues in the grassy/shadowy reasons such as the Great Plateau and the forest regions.This game was difficult but not on the level of the Dark Souls series. You're able to regenerate your health through food and elixirs. I also didn't care for the weapon durability. It would have been okay if it was just the swords. But the bows too? Those are my complaints. The positives greatly outweigh the negatives. Fantastic combat. Beautiful music. Immersive world. Freedom. The shrines are very intelligently designed and rely on logic. Some enemies seem to be tanks that take forever to kill but I'm used to these types of enemies. Don't know if I'd call this my favorite Zelda game. Ocarina and Major'as are still the pinnacle of the series to me. Overall, though it is one of the best games that has come out in years and definitely the front runner for Game of the Year.… Expand
  26. AngelLinebeck
    Mar 5, 2017
    10
    FANTASTIC! MASTER PIECE, best game of 2017 and the hystori, music is fenomenal, open worl fantstic, zelda is my sage, love the game, exelente, no eh dejado de jugar en 4 dias!
  27. danderfull
    Mar 22, 2017
    10
    I just want to say that the mechanics, the art department, the physics of this game are... the music!!! are amazing! The best and most interesting experience I've ever had with a video game. 10/10
  28. sebbe03
    Jun 5, 2017
    10
    The best game i´ve ever played.
    The best open-world game ever.
    Total freedom.
    There is so much to do.
    Great music.
    Can take a long time to beat.¨

    Best game ever!!
  29. 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
  30. daBene
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    What a great game! My biggest concern was that the gigantic world would be empty but nintendo solved this problem in a wonderful way. In every corner of hyrule you can find small riddles and quests to solve. The quests are never too long so you are not bored. The environment is filled with live. You have encounters with npcs on the roads and can always find different ways to approach theWhat a great game! My biggest concern was that the gigantic world would be empty but nintendo solved this problem in a wonderful way. In every corner of hyrule you can find small riddles and quests to solve. The quests are never too long so you are not bored. The environment is filled with live. You have encounters with npcs on the roads and can always find different ways to approach the problems you find. The greatest thing about this game are the small details and how you can work with the environment like setting some grass field on fire to give you a barrier against enemies.
    I played this game for about 15 hours now and I can't wait to explore this world in every detail. Thanks for this awesome game!    … Expand
  31. Zorton
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    El juego es inmenso , hacía tiempo que no disfrutaba tanto, es un mundo abierto no es lineal como otras aventuras y digan lo que digan los gráficos son super detallistas , paisajes ambiente etc Un 10 como una casa.
  32. llyrowenjones
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    The best Zelda game ever. Honestly, this open world is massive, but so immerse you get lost in it by doing random things. About 10 hours in and loving it. A must have for any player's library!
  33. Donpu
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    I am 31 years old and since Final Fantasy 7 I didn't feel anything like it, an incredible game. It's a shame that many haters put 0 or 1, trust in me, 17 hours played, this game marks a before and a later.
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. sustract
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Un nuevo enfoque para Zelda, un mundo abierto repleto de misiones, objetos, posibilidades, simplemente una obra maestra de Nintendo y Zelda, impresionante de principio a fin.

    Exploración incansable, una historia y un decorado impactante. Sin duda alguna el legado de OOT ha terminado, y empieza ahora una nueva leyenda llamada Zelda: BOTW. P.d: Los comentarios negativos, no merecen    Un nuevo enfoque para Zelda, un mundo abierto repleto de misiones, objetos, posibilidades, simplemente una obra maestra de Nintendo y Zelda, impresionante de principio a fin.

    Exploración incansable, una historia y un decorado impactante.

    Sin duda alguna el legado de OOT ha terminado, y empieza ahora una nueva leyenda llamada Zelda: BOTW.

    P.d: Los comentarios negativos, no merecen la pena leer ni el 99%, son todos trolls comentando bobadas dle tipo: he chupado el cartucho y me ha dado dolor de barriga..., valorar que si los expertos los han valorado positivamente sin exepción... los trolls han venido por pura envidia a criticar lo no criticable sin más.    … Expand
  37. TaleeZora
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    After a couple years of long waiting for games to keep to promises. BotW not only kept it but surpassed it. The eye candy this game gives you makes you forgive the framerate drops as you find yourself truly on an adventure that i haven't had on a nintendo console since Metroid Prime. The organic way the game teaches you how to survive in this world coupled with the out fo the box thinkingAfter a couple years of long waiting for games to keep to promises. BotW not only kept it but surpassed it. The eye candy this game gives you makes you forgive the framerate drops as you find yourself truly on an adventure that i haven't had on a nintendo console since Metroid Prime. The organic way the game teaches you how to survive in this world coupled with the out fo the box thinking you adopt to tackle not only combat but the puzzles is refreshing and was needed for the launch of the Switch. I'm 25+ hours in and have just now done my first big boss and find myself not just wanting but needing to explore more. every mountain is an opportunity and every stone needs to be turned. If you were on the fence with this game there are far worst things on the market to drop your money on than this game. Its an experience that is worth having as you'll remember this game along side FF7, LoZ:OoT and pokemon as being eon you wanna revisit often and with pure love.… Expand
  38. poppyharlot
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Really enjoyed this game so far. Haven't played a Zelda game in Ocarina of Time on my old N64. This brought me back the early days of my childhood. The music and the atmosphere. This game seems much harder than the old ones did back in the day. But I've learned to cook and prepare myself for the big boss battles. Still those Guardians are such a pain. The music is phenomenal. The artworkReally enjoyed this game so far. Haven't played a Zelda game in Ocarina of Time on my old N64. This brought me back the early days of my childhood. The music and the atmosphere. This game seems much harder than the old ones did back in the day. But I've learned to cook and prepare myself for the big boss battles. Still those Guardians are such a pain. The music is phenomenal. The artwork is beautiful. Fantastic game and definitely a 10/10.… Expand
  39. WannaDuck
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece, no doubt about it. This game will win game of the year. I know it has gotten 7.6 by User score but then again, how many of the ones who's rated it negative have actually played the game?
  40. Urdigo15
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    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
  41. Antares1187
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an incredible journey and an exhilarating adventure in a rich world. A real must-have. I played a little more than five hours and I can not tear myself away! A truly unique game!
  42. Jingo98
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    There's a lot of salt in this user review section -- mostly from people who haven't and won't play the game (and don't even own a nintendo console). Congrats -- your dishonest campaign to drive the user score below H:ZD has been successful so far.

    If you are reading this, I recommend you read the critic reviews instead because unfortunately in this case, the user reviews have been    There's a lot of salt in this user review section -- mostly from people who haven't and won't play the game (and don't even own a nintendo console). Congrats -- your dishonest campaign to drive the user score below H:ZD has been successful so far.

    If you are reading this, I recommend you read the critic reviews instead because unfortunately in this case, the user reviews have been co-opted by people with an agenda. It's truly a shame.

    And once you do play the game, please come back and give it an honest review.    … Expand
  43. Opal54
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This game is truly a masterpiece, no doubt about it. This game will win game of the year. I know it has gotten 7.6 by User score but then again, how many of the ones who's rated it negative have actually played the game?
  44. Fabiking
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    El juego esta muy bien logrado. Es increible la cantidad de cosas que puedes hacer y la gran posibilidad de exploracion que tiene. Los graficos son muz bellos y los paisajes apabullantes. Aqui hay horas y horas de diversion. Totalmente recomendable.
  45. Wuffelz
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    I was a little bit concerned because of the crafting system they implemented in the game. I really dont like crafting in most games. So I was quite surprised that it was actually fun to craft all the different food. Otherwise the game is really great. The world looks beautiful, the atmosphere is great. I love that there is not much music in this game.
    I play it on the switch and after the    I was a little bit concerned because of the crafting system they implemented in the game. I really dont like crafting in most games. So I was quite surprised that it was actually fun to craft all the different food. Otherwise the game is really great. The world looks beautiful, the atmosphere is great. I love that there is not much music in this game.
    I play it on the switch and after the day 1 patch including the zelda patch i didn´t had any framedrops at all. Untill now I only played it in portable mode.    … Expand
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. AgustiQuer
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    One of the most beautiful games of the generation. An enormous open world and a trully lesson of how to reboot a classical saga. The game mixes the best of Zelda games with some of the best recent games like The Witcher 3 and Dark Souls.
  49. 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
  50. nestle
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Grande,muy grande,infinitos juegos dentro de mismo y cien maneras de hacer cualquier cosa.las físicas a Otro nivel de cualquier otro juego.la inteligencia artificial,los cambios climáticos,todo llevado al extremo,lejos de cualquier otro juego ,bebé de muchos otros,pero solo para enseñarles a otras desarrolladoras como tenían que haberlo hecho.
  51. carlosluislopez
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This game is beautiful, with a fantastic story that envelops you while you play. And that open world, full of secrets, just perfect.

    The gameplay is excellent, the intelligence of the monsters is quite good.

    We are front an awesome Masterpiece.
  52. 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.
  53. Unmoth
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Best game in the world! I played all the Zelda's console gaming (not the gameboy versions) and this is one of the best Zelda ever made! Probably it's not as good as Majora's Mask, but it's in the second place for me :D
  54. Mapa96
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    es un juego hermoso y muy bien hecho me encanta como puedo jugar en ese mundo tan hermoso y basto es una maravilla lo e esperado por mucho tiempo es el mejor juego que e jugado
    gracias Nintendo

    Is the best game ever
  55. makaze
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Is this the best portable game of all time? Easily. Saying anything else even comes close is insane. Is this the GOAT? It really could be; I'm having trouble thinking of anything that could be better.

    The game world is just huge and amazing. It really does make you WANT to go explore that mountain you can barely see on the other side of the map. In a lot of games it feels like that    Is this the best portable game of all time? Easily. Saying anything else even comes close is insane. Is this the GOAT? It really could be; I'm having trouble thinking of anything that could be better.

    The game world is just huge and amazing. It really does make you WANT to go explore that mountain you can barely see on the other side of the map. In a lot of games it feels like that mountain would just be there to exist, but in BOTW it feels like there is a reason to want to go there.

    My main criticism would be that inventory management can be a hassle as you get more and more items. I would be much happier if I could use ZR/ZL to move between inventory page typesrather than having to move through every single page to find what I'm looking for.    … Expand
  56. R64
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia muchisimo mejor de lo que esperava, en sèrio una joia recomendadisimo el unico punto malo són las Caidas de FPS en el modo TV de la Swich Aun asi una joia recomendadisimo en las 2 versiones

    PD: no agais Caso a Los que puntuant con 0 ni siquiera tienen el juego
  57. Dorigan23
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    This is a review not only to cancel sone undeserved negativity but to also praise an incredibly well done game.. the environments are invredible and i wasnt sold on the voice acting until i heard it. Anyond giving this game a zero hasnt played it, if you want actual worthwhile criticisms check out the mixed reviews.
  58. p1nky
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Thank you Nintendo! After 3 days of play I cant stop playing! And now I can play in my way back home! Games is a bit challenging in the binning, but in the good way! If you learn basics, then you are good to go!
  59. DavidNar
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Primero, no creo mucho en estos reviews, he leído bastantes y están llenos de trolls, tratando de bajar el perfil a este juego. Ahora bien, el juego cumple con lo prometido, es un tipo de juego "open-air" como le llamaron, y es verdad, puedes ir donde tú quieras, donde se te ocurra prácticamente. Las primeras horas de juego las pasé en el ya clásico paisaje del demo del E3 2016, me habréPrimero, no creo mucho en estos reviews, he leído bastantes y están llenos de trolls, tratando de bajar el perfil a este juego. Ahora bien, el juego cumple con lo prometido, es un tipo de juego "open-air" como le llamaron, y es verdad, puedes ir donde tú quieras, donde se te ocurra prácticamente. Las primeras horas de juego las pasé en el ya clásico paisaje del demo del E3 2016, me habré demorado un par de horas sacar los primeros poderes del sheika slate, pero me demoré por una razón: hay demasiadas cosas por ver, demasiados secretos, una vez que descubres un poder pues lo pruebas y encuentras más cosas. Ahora mismo llevo ya unas 22 horas de juego, y aún no alcanzo el primer templo, por lo mismo.

    Las mecánicas del juego son agradables, lo de las armas a veces es un poco frustrante pero es parte del juego, hay que buscar armas, hay que inventar maneras para derrotar a enemigos, hay algunos que no he podido derrotar francamente.

    El menú del juego es mucho más agradable que otras entregas de Zelda, no hay que esperar nada, es todo instantáneo y se comprende rápidamente.

    Los controles del juego son algo difícil a que acostumbrarse, al principio, luego claro se hace mucho más fácil y es muy cómodo, resulta sorprendente la cantidad de acciones que se pueden realizar.

    De la historia no he visto mucho, he encontrado algunas cosas, por aquí, por allá, tratando de resolver una cosa me topé con otra y la seguí y, pues, descubrí mucho más. La experiencia de juego resulta totalmente satisfactoria. Juego con mi novia, ella no había jugado Zelda en otra ocasión y este simplemente le fascinó, lo jugamos por muchas horas, llevamos todas esas horas de juego y aún nos queda más de la mitad por descubrir, mucho más diría yo.

    Las únicas pantallas de carga son cuando se teletransporta a algún santuario u otro lugar, y cuando entras a los mismos, es la úníca pantalla de carga que se verá y vaya que pasa rápido. No me soprendería (comentario aparte) que los 100 santuarios estuviesen conectados tal como lo hicieron con TLOZ para NES, aunque bueno eso es solo imaginación mía.

    La variedad de enemigos, animales, insectos, materiales, los tipos de transporte, las armas, escudos, herramientas, ropajes, paisajes hace de este juego una aunténtica joya, yo estoy más que contento y de seguro le sacaré muchas horas más. Lo único que se le puede decir a este Zelda son algunas caídas de frame, son puntuales creo yo, no hacen que la experiencia del juego se estropee.

    Ah, y, por cierto, lo estoy jugando en mi querida Wii U y corre de diez!

    Saludos!    … Expand
  60. maxsonlee2
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best games this year. The graphics are amazing because of the wonderful art style. The gameplay is fun and also quite challenging. The world is massive, there is so much to explore. Those that are giving this game a 0/10 are clearly trolls and haters. The haters are just jealous and butt hurt because the game is just amazing. Everything about Breath of the Wild isThis is one of the best games this year. The graphics are amazing because of the wonderful art style. The gameplay is fun and also quite challenging. The world is massive, there is so much to explore. Those that are giving this game a 0/10 are clearly trolls and haters. The haters are just jealous and butt hurt because the game is just amazing. Everything about Breath of the Wild is beautiful, and it's hilarious to see the jealous fanboys from other consoles hating on this game.… Expand
  61. portillo12850
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    It's the best game I've ever played, the opportunities are endless, challenging and innovative, the world is breathtaking and beautiful has really surpassed what I expected from the game and the nintendo switch
  62. Dacx
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Not completed it yet and I hope it never ends. This game is 'once in a decade' good. The old masters have come out again and proved what can be done in the genre defining title.

    At first I was a little daunted by the vast openness of it all and though it would get boring. Never been into open world games. Soon you realise that, as beautiful as it is and as vast there is so much to do.    Not completed it yet and I hope it never ends. This game is 'once in a decade' good. The old masters have come out again and proved what can be done in the genre defining title.

    At first I was a little daunted by the vast openness of it all and though it would get boring. Never been into open world games. Soon you realise that, as beautiful as it is and as vast there is so much to do. You are only limited by your creativity. Those who have not found this enjoyable are used to games on rails where the scripted action comes to you. Press x to grieve.

    The game is tough as nails which is surprising for a Zelda title. Like how you can go straight for the castle (and get your arse handed to you like mine was) and how non-existant the tutorial is. Best played with as little spoiler guides as possible. Throw yourself in there and figure it out, the world will reveal it to you eventually. In fact you should stop reading these reviews, no more YouTube video's either.

    Organic gameplay at it's best. Multiple ways to solve a puzzle/problem in this epic sandbox environment. Rather than fight a group of enemies directly (and likely loose) I managed to light on fire one of their own weapons I found lying against a cook stove after I sneaked in close. Threw it like a javelin, just as they wised up to me and started to grab weapons to charge me down. It landed between them igniting some poorly placed explosives (they should have really worked on their camp design). Blew them all to hell! One of the most satisfying gameplay experiences I've ever had.

    In short I can't stop thinking about this game and should get back to work. Thankfully I can now even play it on the way home.    … Expand
  63. Boomshackalacka
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Played this game for a few hours now so only scratched the surfice. To many butt hurt people that are bashing an AMAZING game because they are fanboys. I have come to set the record straight if you like gaming you must play this masterpiece.
  64. Adam296
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    My kids are really enjoying this as am I . A nice story and good mix of puzzle, crafting (lots of fun trying out different food combos) and fantasy combat. It may not be too chalanging for dedicated PC gamers but we are enjoying sharing progress and tips on how to solve the puzzles. The use of the environment and impact of weather and daylight is very well done. Lots of fun. I have no ideaMy kids are really enjoying this as am I . A nice story and good mix of puzzle, crafting (lots of fun trying out different food combos) and fantasy combat. It may not be too chalanging for dedicated PC gamers but we are enjoying sharing progress and tips on how to solve the puzzles. The use of the environment and impact of weather and daylight is very well done. Lots of fun. I have no idea how anyone could give it a low score - what would they have it be?… Expand
  65. AshEntropy
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Absolutely adore this game. Thank you Nintendo, you've created the massive open world Zelda game I've always wanted. Stunning visuals, audio, story, gameplay.
  66. esputo
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Es simple y a la vez complejo, desde que empiezas te da libertad absoluta para explorar y encontrar el camino a tu manera.
    Comparado con otros zeldas es la evolución que necesitaba la saga un 10/10 muy merecido.
  67. Reider
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This is very cool and epic game/ I don't understand the peoples hwo told that the "NEW ZELDA IS A PLAGIAT OF THE WITCHER". That people's are don't understand that the Withcer and Zelda is the games of DIFFERENT GEANERS!!!!!
  68. xMarco420
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This game seems to amaze in every way.
    Gameplay, graphics, story, EVERYTHING!!
    Def. one of the best games ever created!

    Let's hope this is the new standard of Zelda games and Nintendo continues to create 'em so amazing as this!
  69. R0RR0
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Best Game I ever played, real free feel sometimes i only want to walk around the world, discover landscapes or secrets. Beautiful art work. Its true is not as powerful as other games but there is a real good job here.
  70. MiinaMat
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. I am quite big Zelda fan, and for a long time Ocarina Of Time has been in my top 3 favourite games of all time (that includes also Dark Souls and Fallout 2)... But now I must say this is the best Zelda game I have ever played. Superior atmosphere, hard enough, and it is really fun to explore this huge world. Usually I don't like all the (new) hypedOne of the best games I have ever played. I am quite big Zelda fan, and for a long time Ocarina Of Time has been in my top 3 favourite games of all time (that includes also Dark Souls and Fallout 2)... But now I must say this is the best Zelda game I have ever played. Superior atmosphere, hard enough, and it is really fun to explore this huge world. Usually I don't like all the (new) hyped games (rather hate those) and I think there has been lack of good games for a long time. This game I like very much!… Expand
  71. 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
  72. 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
  73. MetalAlphonse
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    So many haters. Just do yourself a favor and play this game and create your own opinion. I own all consoles, I love my PS4, but Nintendo really created something special here. It has been a journey in which I found whimsical art, nostalgia, solid gameplay, fun physics puzzles, great storytelling, incredible artsy sound, a huge world with secrets in every corner. I really felt smart manySo many haters. Just do yourself a favor and play this game and create your own opinion. I own all consoles, I love my PS4, but Nintendo really created something special here. It has been a journey in which I found whimsical art, nostalgia, solid gameplay, fun physics puzzles, great storytelling, incredible artsy sound, a huge world with secrets in every corner. I really felt smart many times by just trying something and being rewarded with a new discovery. Usually if you think about a creative solution to a problem, you can do it. Have fun!… Expand
  74. yulz
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. SPOILER INFO.
    i cannot believe how brived are the reviewers now, with a difference above 2 points with the user score. A **** 98 dude really? To be honest my firsts hours playing were awesome, exploring a huge world with a lot of details like temperature, sneak mode, weapons etc. But that hype was rapidly fading when i found a reapititly game, finding shrines and towers. Then i try to focus on the story of the game and i went in straight line on the quest. Sadly this story is so bored, no carism on main characters, even when i fought ganon i thought wow what he is going to say to me and he didnt say nothing. No story with the master sword, just need 13 hearts and u can get it. Personally im a fan of zelda saga, but this game dont deserve the score that its have. Im really dissapointed with this game and with the politics of company in general, DLCs confirmed after the collection edition? GTFO here nintendo.    … Expand
  75. 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.
  76. TechniTIger
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    I'm going to break this into 3 parts, and start with the negatives I've encountered, then talk about the characters and story (no spoilers past what's shown in trailers), and the world and exploration.

    Let's start with the bad. There are frame stutters and occasionally I've seen the game lock up for a moment. On the Switch version, this happens most when docked on the TV. They never    I'm going to break this into 3 parts, and start with the negatives I've encountered, then talk about the characters and story (no spoilers past what's shown in trailers), and the world and exploration.

    Let's start with the bad. There are frame stutters and occasionally I've seen the game lock up for a moment. On the Switch version, this happens most when docked on the TV. They never really ruin the experience, and are not overly frequent, but you can't ignore it. Weapons break easily, so you're constantly shuffling an inventory with a somewhat clunky interface. The Inventory UI is shared with system menu and quest logs, so your shoulder buttons change the menu entirely. In order to search through the several categories of picked up items you have to scroll through the pages one at a time. At first this is alright, but later in the game the clutter stacks up and it becomes more difficult to deal with. For the most part, the UI is OK, but I'd say it's JUST OK in an otherwise stellar game. Now, this one kinda stings a bit. Some of the voice acting seems to fall flat, or is missing the emotional intensity it feels like it deserves (at least in the English version). It may be deliberate, as the characters I notice this with most are not Human/Hylian, and most of them don't quite talk the way we do, so despite my personal gripe with this I'm giving it a pass, but I'll still call it out. I think they could have done better.

    Moving onto the characters, I've always been a Zelda fan, but it's been years since I've been pulled into a game as much as this one. The story is written in a way that makes you, the player, fit into it. Link remembers nothing but the world remembers him and it leads to really interesting and powerful encounters with the characters around the world. Everything is written in a way that makes the world feel alive. The game had me seeking items, accomplishing tasks and running on adventures through dense forests searching for what happened or why characters know my name. I'd love to go deeper into this, but I'm trying to keep this spoiler free. I absolutely love the characters and the story is emotionally engaging, I'll leave it with that.

    I've put about 35 hours into the game so far and I've explored about a third of it. Every shrine feels new, every village is a surprise to come across, and even the fields in between are full of the unexpected. The world has a certain buss to it. Monsters hunt on their own, wind can move the environment, and I've even seen a monster killed by lightning for raising a metal sword in a thunderstorm. The people of villages wander about, hunting, foraging, and trading as you'd expect small settlements to. All of this makes the game world feel more alive than most open world games. Every corner is filled with content, and even returning to fields you spend an hour or two in earlier often reveals something you may not have noticed.

    Overall, I'm giving this game a perfect 10. Even the UI drawbacks and frame-rate do not diminish the score in my opinion, because every other part of the game exceeds expectations and certainly makes the title one worth looking into.    … Expand
  77. corjn
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    I have been playing 20 hours for now and I am very very far away from finishing this game, and this is already my 2nd favorite Zelda, just after Majora's mask (lots of sidequest, interesting characters, not too many temples but very good ones)
    This game deserves its press score. The user score is just a shame.
    As a game designer, I feel this game is brilliant in its game design, art    I have been playing 20 hours for now and I am very very far away from finishing this game, and this is already my 2nd favorite Zelda, just after Majora's mask (lots of sidequest, interesting characters, not too many temples but very good ones)
    This game deserves its press score. The user score is just a shame.
    As a game designer, I feel this game is brilliant in its game design, art direction, and even the technical aspect is petty impressive regarding the size of the switch.    … Expand
  78. Haikel43
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Esta es la historia de alguien que no ha jugado el juego, pero se esfuerza en combatir los trolls en Metacritic... Todo lo que he visto y leído me ha encantado, quiero jugarlo, pero mientras dejo 10 que equilibre un 0 y la nota real se vea menos afectada...
  79. Barneydadino
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Besides the small frame rate issues, this game is a complete masterpiece! The aesthetics are GORGEOUS! You want to climb towards the top of that mountain? Go do it. The attention to detail in this game is also amazing. Encountering wild life that adapted towards their environment never felt so good. Getting absolutely destroyed by an overpowered enemy makes the game much more challenging,Besides the small frame rate issues, this game is a complete masterpiece! The aesthetics are GORGEOUS! You want to climb towards the top of that mountain? Go do it. The attention to detail in this game is also amazing. Encountering wild life that adapted towards their environment never felt so good. Getting absolutely destroyed by an overpowered enemy makes the game much more challenging, allowing you to take alternatives to avoid the enemy. Flying through the air is also very fun, and can lead anyone to explore new areas filled to the brim with life.… Expand
  80. 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
  81. GrilledBacon
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Es uno de los juegos que mas estoy disfrutando en toda mi vida. Un mundo enorme con una gran cantidad de secretos y puzzles que invitan a la exploración. Recomendado 100% si te gustan los mundos abiertos y los juegos con puzzles.

    One of the best games I played on my life. Great world with alot of secrets and funny puzzles .
    100% recommendable if you love the open worlds and puzzle games.
  82. Ligaea
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a game that will be remembered for decades. It's not only the best game to launch with a system, but more than likely the best game ever made. The Switch is worth buying for this game, and this game alone...even if the Switch never gets another title.

    There's nothing I can say that hasn't been said before, but this game has been designed with unbelievable    Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a game that will be remembered for decades. It's not only the best game to launch with a system, but more than likely the best game ever made. The Switch is worth buying for this game, and this game alone...even if the Switch never gets another title.

    There's nothing I can say that hasn't been said before, but this game has been designed with unbelievable imagination. The landscapes and scenery are well modelled and crafted. The enemies behave very differently without pattern. The wildlife behave as wildlife irl do. It has some very deep survival elements and I'm always having to decide how to approach an enemy before initiating a battle. The climbing aspect is a blast and gives you a rush after reaching a peak on your last stamina potion. The loot system and treasure hunting is extremely rewarding.

    The best thing of all is of course the freedom. Do anything, anywhere, anytime. It's a true adventure game with no map icons or hud headers to make you feel stupid and take up screen space. The controls just work and the sound effects and music are extremely aesthetically pleasing. Menu systems are designed for ease of use and visual attractiveness.

    As for cons, there are frame drops and some shrine puzzles lack any hint to a clear solution. That's really it. I think the 98 critic score reflects my own opinion of the game. A nearly perfect game that can appeal to an extremely wide audience. My wife even loves it and she never plays anything other than platformers or Mario Kart. The game isn't for everyone...but I think it does appeal to people who even don't normally like Zelda games. It's an absolute masterpiece.    … Expand
  83. Berclaw
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This game has done what no other open world game has accomplished before. An amazing progression and execution. No bombardment of useless side quests, just a magical journey. One filled with excitement and wonder.
  84. Misterfan2000
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    El juego, sin dudarlo, es muy divertido y entretenido, además de tener un aspecto gráfico, aunque mejorable, bastante bueno y precioso, y una OST bastante increíble, parece de película!
  85. Pablonsky
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Breath of The Wild is exactly what I Wanted, Imagined and Craved from the series as kid.

    That being said... forget what you have seen so far, this game is so much richer and challenging than all other Zelda's. Mood-Wise (Music, story, visuals, creativity of puzzles) it is still very much Zelda, but everything else is amplified: Difficulty, things to do, things you CAN do and the sheer    Breath of The Wild is exactly what I Wanted, Imagined and Craved from the series as kid.

    That being said... forget what you have seen so far, this game is so much richer and challenging than all other Zelda's. Mood-Wise (Music, story, visuals, creativity of puzzles) it is still very much Zelda, but everything else is amplified: Difficulty, things to do, things you CAN do and the sheer size of the world. Its like the series has grown along with its fans that where a certain age when A Link to The Past launched and now are adults... like me.

    Did I mentioned how beautiful it looks... oh those mountains at dawn.... Yeah. Must buy if you are a Zelda fan ....or just a fan of amazing video games really.    … Expand
  86. pico182
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Gran juego, muy bien pensado un mundo basto en el que siempre hay algo que hacer, se vuelve una adicción explorar cada rincón de Hyrule y superar cada reto, lo recomiendo ampliamente
  87. BlueStorm
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    The legend of Zelda breath of the wild is fantastic! It is a breath of fresh air for the series! (Pun intended)
    The open world style from the original in 3D is just amazing and most of the controls that were old are now new and very good! 10/10
  88. olafson
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I played in my life! Really beautiful and breathtaking so far...a lot more to discover!

    Thank you Nintendo! This is a piece of art.
  89. 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
  90. Rinku1318
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Simplemente hermoso, prueba que la sustancia en los juegos no debe morir, tiene todo para ser uno de los grandes juegos de las ultimas generaciones. Muy bien jugado Nintendo
  91. Ornuzd
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Me es imposible aun puntuar el juego y no lo hare hasta que lo termine, pero como hay tanto "hater" de Nintendo que pone notas de 0's y 1's pondre un 10 para compensar y una vez lo acabe editare la nota y el comentario poniendo lo que me ha parecido.
  92. lBushidol
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    One Word. EPIC! the game is a Master Piece, an Open World with such detail, it makes me remember Wind waker, i hope this game Win the GOTY 'cause it is Deserved, its pretty fun and the best part is, it takes a lot of time to ended.
  93. Locke_Cole
    Jan 16, 2018
    10
    Breath of the Wild dista mucho de ser un juego perfecto, o aún más de ser un juego excelente en todos sus apartados. Su historia es interesante, pero está mal desarrollada, la jugabilidad en los combates es tosca y está poco enfocada. Técnicamente está lejos de la actual generación. Hay muchos santuarios poco inspirados.

    Aún así es una obra maestra y merece todos los 10 que se le dan.    Breath of the Wild dista mucho de ser un juego perfecto, o aún más de ser un juego excelente en todos sus apartados. Su historia es interesante, pero está mal desarrollada, la jugabilidad en los combates es tosca y está poco enfocada. Técnicamente está lejos de la actual generación. Hay muchos santuarios poco inspirados.

    Aún así es una obra maestra y merece todos los 10 que se le dan.

    Varias veces he dicho que un juego no debe ser perfecto para merecer la máxima nota, debe ser una obra maestra, un fuera de serie para merecerla. Y vaya que BOTW es un fuera de serie, antes dije muchos de sus defectos, pero todos quedan totalmente opacados por todas las virtudes de este juego, que son muchas y a la vez pueden ser resumidas en una sola frase: la sensacion de aventura.

    Hay muchos sistemas en este juego, podría diferenciarlos en tres: sistema de equipamiento, de fisicas del mundo, y de cocina. Los tres están tan increiblemente logrados que abruman. No caeré en detalles, que para eso están los gameplays y análisis mas prolongados. Pero solo estos tres sistemas representan un paso hacia adelante tan grande para la industria de los videojuegos que deja cáducos a todos los anteriores. El de Breath of the Wild es un mundo tan amplio y detallado que asusta al pensar en sus dimensiones, no por amplio, no por lleno de cosas que hacer, no por iconos en el mapa; lo es por lo inmersivo, lo inspirado y la curiosidad que despierta para seguir explorándolo.

    Y esa esa la mayor virtud de este juego, la exploración, la investigación, la experimentación que despierta al ser jugado, el mirar al horizonte y pensar en qué hay allá. El ver un santuario desde la parte mas alta de una montaña congelada. Está muy lleno de pequeños momentos que te hacen tener una experiencia como nunca antes tuve en un videojuego.

    Creo que BOTW es una obra maestra que todo el mundo debe jugar, y uno de los grandes de la historia de los videojuegos. En el aspecto por el que este juego apuesta es, probablemente, el mejor de la historia. Y lo digo de manera muy sincera, pues aunque opino todo esto, no lo hago desde el ser fanboy, Mario y Final Fantasy son las unicas sagas de las que me considero fan. Lo digo porque , desde mi opinion, acá ha habido un paso de gigantes.    … Expand
  94. Soberaddiction
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This game checks all the right boxes for me. It's easy to just explore and find things. This game takes adventuring to a whole new level and you can move at your own pace.
  95. AnggeloCHL
    Oct 30, 2017
    10
    Ya tengo mas de 100 horas de juego y no paro de divertirme jugando cada vez que puedo con mi switch en todos lados. Cada vez que lo juego me sorprendo de lo bello y divertido que es.
  96. ukvfjkd
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    It's crazy how many 0/10 reviews there are from people who admit never having played the game!
    There are some frame-rate issues when playing on the Switch, but that is my only complaint. The game feels simultaneously new and nostalgic, and it is breathtakingly beautiful. There is so much more content than any past Zelda game, which is both wonderful and a bit overwhelming for people who    It's crazy how many 0/10 reviews there are from people who admit never having played the game!
    There are some frame-rate issues when playing on the Switch, but that is my only complaint. The game feels simultaneously new and nostalgic, and it is breathtakingly beautiful. There is so much more content than any past Zelda game, which is both wonderful and a bit overwhelming for people who are used to 100%-ing Zelda games.
    The game really captures the feelings of adventure and discovery that are the hallmark experience of Zelda games. The new features (cooking, climbing, magic, quest log) are great, and I don't miss the removed features of old games (heart piece hunting, fishing, loud music).
    My only complaint is that the Master Sword breaks, but I still give the game a 10. I truly have so much fun playing it.    … Expand
  97. b47marauder
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    I don't usually feel a need to write reviews for things at all ever. But all the negative scores for this have driven me to write a positive one. And by god this game deserves a lot more than the 7.4 average user score than it's getting at this point. This game is freaking amazing. A masterpiece. We will be talking about it for years to come. And pleased be assured of one thing ladies andI don't usually feel a need to write reviews for things at all ever. But all the negative scores for this have driven me to write a positive one. And by god this game deserves a lot more than the 7.4 average user score than it's getting at this point. This game is freaking amazing. A masterpiece. We will be talking about it for years to come. And pleased be assured of one thing ladies and gentlemen. Anyone who give this game a 0 is just...well an idiot. And since we have Trump as president...the presence of idiots that should be ignored in our society is quite confirmed..Good Day !!… Expand
  98. Naggischnulu
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    (First of all sorry for my bad english)
    In my opinion Breath of the Wild is the best Zelda game of all time. You can read many very negative and positive things about the game online, I want to talk a bit about them.
    I've played 7 hours so far, I don't know everything about the game, maybe this game gets worse. One negative point is the open world, which is "too huge and too empty". I    (First of all sorry for my bad english)
    In my opinion Breath of the Wild is the best Zelda game of all time. You can read many very negative and positive things about the game online, I want to talk a bit about them.

    I've played 7 hours so far, I don't know everything about the game, maybe this game gets worse.
    One negative point is the open world, which is "too huge and too empty". I can't confirm that, maybe I'm very curious but everywhere is something to explore. There are many monster camps, many forest with special items and many shrines. There are also "villages" and sometimes there are people you can talk to. I didn't played games like Witcher 3, but I think the world of Breath of the Wild is not empty.

    Another criticism are the shrines - shrines are very tiny dungeons. I can understand why people are complaining about it, it's just nothing compared to the dungeons in other Zelda games, BUT there is one problem. NOBODY PLAYED THROUGH THE GAME. The release was three days ago. I can't give the game zero points because there are no dungeons or the world is empty - this is just ridiculous! In my opinion you have to play the game several hours to find reasonable criticisms. So in the end there are the common criticisms: The world is empty, there are no real dungeons, the weapons don't last very long. I can understand these points, but is this worth it to give the game 0-2 points? I've got the feeling many people want to get the score low, maybe the metascore is too high? I don't know, but this game is NOT bad!
    I have very much fun with the game and after playing 7 hours I can give a score of 10, in my opinion it is the best Zelda game.    … Expand
  99. brianhermansen1
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Gotta love all the people who rate the game a 0 and haven't even played it. As a player of ALL video games, Breath of the Wild is an absolute 10. It's not trying to be anything but Zelda, and rating it a 10 does not diminish any other open world games - it doesn't make Skyrim LESS good, and it doesn't make the Witcher 3 LESS enthralling. Those games set out to do what they meant to do, andGotta love all the people who rate the game a 0 and haven't even played it. As a player of ALL video games, Breath of the Wild is an absolute 10. It's not trying to be anything but Zelda, and rating it a 10 does not diminish any other open world games - it doesn't make Skyrim LESS good, and it doesn't make the Witcher 3 LESS enthralling. Those games set out to do what they meant to do, and did it extremely well! Likewise, Breath of the Wild crafts a beautiful open world in which Link can do whatever he wants. The graphics are absolutely beautiful - again, this doesn't diminish the more realistic graphics of Horizon, nor does it mean that it's the defining animation to change the world - but it makes the world look & feel more alive than any other world I've ever explored. The story is Zelda, the combat is Zelda, the humor & NPCs are Zelda.

    This is a Zelda game, and it is the smoothest experience you may ever have if you enjoy great combat, exploration and fun!    … Expand
  100. Danny9009
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    Es una de las mejores experiencias tanto en videojuegos como en la franquicia. Puedes, literalmente, pasarte horas explorando las diferentes zonas del mapa y aún así seguir descubriendo cosas que no viste antes, Definitivamente una aventura que cualquiera, sea fan de la saga o no, podrá disfrutar; ya que cada persona avanzará en el desarrollo del juego de diferente manera porque hay muchasEs una de las mejores experiencias tanto en videojuegos como en la franquicia. Puedes, literalmente, pasarte horas explorando las diferentes zonas del mapa y aún así seguir descubriendo cosas que no viste antes, Definitivamente una aventura que cualquiera, sea fan de la saga o no, podrá disfrutar; ya que cada persona avanzará en el desarrollo del juego de diferente manera porque hay muchas posibilidades distintas para terminar.… Expand
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97

Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

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