The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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8.7

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  1. Constellation
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    I would personally give this a 9.5, but since I can't I'll round it up to a ten,

    A game that has gotten better and better every day that I have played it. I have found so many things, and as more mechanics appear, the more amazed I am with this game. There is a few places where the game would stutter while in docked mode, and the voice acting for a couple characters can be improved,    I would personally give this a 9.5, but since I can't I'll round it up to a ten,

    A game that has gotten better and better every day that I have played it.
    I have found so many things, and as more mechanics appear, the more amazed I am with this game.

    There is a few places where the game would stutter while in docked mode, and the voice acting for a couple characters can be improved, but otherwise I would say that the game is almost perfect.    … Expand
  2. SergioKunRz
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Increíble juego, simplemente asombroso y fenomenal! Horas de contenido para jugar y jugar, espero comprarlo también para el WiiU, y el contenido descargable que nos espera para el resto del año.
  3. TibbCrafter
    Mar 12, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How do I start? This game's title, "Breath of the Wild" details the exact thing in which it takes away: your breath. There is no title that is better at telling you what this game will be about. From the start, the game is just serene. The opening is just black, and there is no music. It just says: "The Legend of Zelda". The feeling Nintendo gives you is that this game will be calm. And that's true, except that there has to be tension. That tension is obviously Ganon. From the very start, you can see Hyrule Castle, enshrouded in this darkness. Everything else is so beautiful. It almost makes you want to beat Ganon immediately (which you could do, but you'd definitely have a hard time) so this darkness can be removed from your beautiful world.

    The characters/NPCs are one of the most drawing elements to this game. They interact with you —and I'm not talking about Bethesda's kind of interaction where they say a line of dialogue and walk away— I am saying they will actually comment about the things you're wearing, or they'll give you advice, or they'll beg you not to jump off a bridge if they see you're about to leap. They just make the world feel so alive.

    The world, it is massive, but not overwhelming.You soon realize that you are allowed to take your time. There's no pressure. If you just want to spend hundreds of hours exploring every part of the map, do so. The game is the truest open-world I have ever played.    … Expand
  4. Conkeroni
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    GTA 5 + Skyrim is born Nintendo Zelda fans! Best open world experience offered in a Zelda game thus far. PLAY ON THE SWITCH. Most negative reviews here are just from haters who havent played the game...Wii U didnt sell to a large audience and Switch is for early adopters at the moment (3.7.2017). Haters gon' hate bruh
  5. A1WAY5WATCH1NG
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    all i have to say is that the critical acclaim this game is getting is very deserved it is already my favorite game of all time i havent been able to put the damn thing down sinse the switch came out and the user reviews for this game are just a complete mess there is the overwhelming majority of people who are saying this game is the pest game they have played and are giving it 10/10all i have to say is that the critical acclaim this game is getting is very deserved it is already my favorite game of all time i havent been able to put the damn thing down sinse the switch came out and the user reviews for this game are just a complete mess there is the overwhelming majority of people who are saying this game is the pest game they have played and are giving it 10/10 which i think it truly deserves and then there are the microsoft and sony ponies sitting back and writing bad reviews for a game that A. they haven't even played B are extremely bias and will hate on anything that isnt on their console and C. have no business writing a review for any game at all. I am a pc gamer and have been pretty much sinse the new consoles came out because they where underpowered and where trying to play super intensive games so i built a pc and i have never went back to console for the last 4 years and i have to say the legend of zelda breath of the wild is the first game sinse halo 3 to make me want a console so bad that i went out and bought one and that is saying a lot because up until now halo 3 had been my favorite game of all time. honestly the reviews for this game are a **** storm and i would advise no one to look at them because everyone is giving it a 10/10 or a 0/10 and there is almost no one in the middle and all the people who give this game a 0/10 have clearly never played the game or dont know what good games are and probably buy call of duty every year… Expand
  6. ChickenLiver
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    The best Zelda game in over a decade, if you at any point have enjoyed any Zelda game, give this a play through, you won't be disappointed. It manages to break up the normal Zelda conventions while also keeping it fun and familiar.
  7. chinogringo
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Its a great game since i started to play it , i am feeling like adventurous person, trying to find everything, the music is awesome and the physics too. Take your time to try it, dont let the negative reviews make you thing something bad about the game,.
  8. AlexAmbriz17
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Pros:
    - Amazing graphic design
    - Huge world
    - A lot of stuff to do
    - Full amazing details in all the map
    - Fun combat system

    Con:
    - FPS drop in certain zones
  9. son4x
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    A game that has totally emerged me in it's world and what a world it is. Just bought the Switch as an tech enthusiast and Zelda with it. I did not imagine that Breath of the Wild could wow me like this.
    It's my first Nintendo system and my first Nintendo game. I would consider myself exclusively as PC gamer, but now that I own the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild. I must say: "no pc    A game that has totally emerged me in it's world and what a world it is. Just bought the Switch as an tech enthusiast and Zelda with it. I did not imagine that Breath of the Wild could wow me like this.
    It's my first Nintendo system and my first Nintendo game. I would consider myself exclusively as PC gamer, but now that I own the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild. I must say: "no pc game has ever given me anything comparable or emotionally gotten close to the experience"
    10 out of 10    … Expand
  10. TheCrystalCave
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    Downright the best game I have ever played! Truly a masterpiece. Breath of the Wild redefines what it means to be a Zelda game, and does it very well!
  11. DrCanada
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    one of the best games I've ever played. This game does so many things right despite the small glitches that rarely came into the game. if you liked any of the legend of Zelda games you will love this one 10/10 for me to bad trolls have to try and rate this game a zero for a game that does truly shine through all the bad games of recent years
  12. gb8561
    Mar 7, 2017
    10
    got my dik wet .
  13. 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.
  14. Hiddenkaos
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    50 Hours in, this game is quite possibly the greatest game of all time. It lives up to every single ounce of the hype it was given, surpassing any expectations. Nintendo finally made a fully 3D, Fully Open world game, and put companies like Bethesda to shame with the level of perfection and detail in every single corner of their world. From the art style to the physics engine, every50 Hours in, this game is quite possibly the greatest game of all time. It lives up to every single ounce of the hype it was given, surpassing any expectations. Nintendo finally made a fully 3D, Fully Open world game, and put companies like Bethesda to shame with the level of perfection and detail in every single corner of their world. From the art style to the physics engine, every hand-crafted feature feels like it blends seamlessly and perfeclty.… Expand
  15. danegraphics
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    To be perfectly honest, this is the greatest game I have ever played. The gameplay is smooth, simple, and yet, filled to the brim with all sorts of fun things to do, from snowboarding to cooking, from stealth opportunities to training horses. Every bit of it is intuitive and enjoyable.

    I'm very critical of games, even if it is of the illustrious Zelda franchise, however this game hasn't    To be perfectly honest, this is the greatest game I have ever played. The gameplay is smooth, simple, and yet, filled to the brim with all sorts of fun things to do, from snowboarding to cooking, from stealth opportunities to training horses. Every bit of it is intuitive and enjoyable.

    I'm very critical of games, even if it is of the illustrious Zelda franchise, however this game hasn't had a single thing wrong with it. No glitches, beautiful graphics, always something to do, and of course, awesome sword swinging action. And on top of that, the story and characters are brilliantly written.

    If I could give this game a 15/10, I definitely would.    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. Tjbiker
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Game is just perfect, large open world, endless puzzles and dungeons, you're free to do anything you can imagine. Cooking is a bit confusing at first, but again, it's because you're not limited to specific recipes, anything you throw together results in an entirely new dish, combat is smooth and effortless but still challenging. Overall 10/10.
  18. AmaranthHeart
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Best.Game.Ever. This isn't a discussion anymore and difficult to have a life right now, but hopefully I will emerge a better bearded human being, if not a highly entertained one.
  19. dansleeth
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is the first Zelda since Ocarina of Time that I've been captivated by. The graphics and soundtrack are fantastic. Yes, the graphics would look better on beefier consoles, but that has never been Nintendo's philosophy and credit to them for focusing on innovation rather than specs. The Switch is seriously lacking titles at the moment and there aren't many I'm looking forward to (yet)This is the first Zelda since Ocarina of Time that I've been captivated by. The graphics and soundtrack are fantastic. Yes, the graphics would look better on beefier consoles, but that has never been Nintendo's philosophy and credit to them for focusing on innovation rather than specs. The Switch is seriously lacking titles at the moment and there aren't many I'm looking forward to (yet) Breath of the Wild however, has made buying the console this early well worth it. I will be playing the hell out of this game and there are plenty of side missions outside of the main campaign that will keep me entertained. The horses continue to pee me off though =/… Expand
  20. totoro0192
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    i love this game, played on switch, good loading times amazing story and a hot link, everything you need for a good video game inside an open world with great cooking and combat mechanics
  21. GaRv3
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's very sad that obviously almost all people writing negative reviews never even played the game.
    This is going to be an honest review after playing the game for many hours. This should be a must for reviewers but some people simply do not understand this. This is not the place for trolls and haters. And by the way: How can a game like this be honestly rated 0/10? Think about it yourself and you will see that this does not make any sense at all.

    Pros:
    There are so many positive aspects to say about this game, that it is simply impossible to list them all. So I will just write down what comes in my mind to give you an idea of what the game is like.
    First of all the most obvious and perfectly integrated 'new' feature: total freedom. This is what describes the game best. You can go almost everywhere whenever you want. There are so many ways to travel the world.
    This all happens perfectly seamlessly and there are almost no loading screens when you travel the world. There are only few situations you have to wait for some seconds and loading times are (at least on the Switch) rediculously short. So the whole game feels like a long, seamless experience.
    That's how the game feels to play in gerneral, but what makes this special is that you can find interesting items, quests and characters all over the huge world. There is so much to find that I doubt there will be more than a few players who are going to find everything hidden in this world.
    There are so many secrets and little easter eggs you can find in the game (Ever took a photo/screenshot of a dog next to you?).
    Characters, animals and enemies behave convincingly.
    The story fits perfectly for a Zelda game and offers some unexpected twists and new information about the franchise.
    In most cases there are several ways to achieve something. If you think you found a solution, just try it - it will probably work!
    The voice acting in most cut scenes is pretty nice.
    You can play this awesome huge game on the go (only on Switch, of course).
    Controls are intuitive and work perfect in most situations.
    There would be so much more to say but I have to get to the cons now.

    Cons:
    As in every game there are some small cons too. No game can ever be 100% perfect. But these aspects are no dealbreaker at all.
    Some performance issues in docked mode (Switch). Perfectly smooth in mobile mode but suffers from some frame rate drops in several situations in docked mode. Hopefully this can be fixed in a future patch.
    Some design issues regarding the controls: If you find a new weapon and have no free slot in your weapon inventory, you have to open up the inventory in the pause menu and drop one weapon. Why is it not possible to drop weapons in the quick select menu?
    Uncomfortable Cooking: If you want to cook something, you have to open up the pause menu, navigate to the ingrediants, switch to 'hold in hand mode', select the ingrediants, exit the menu and finally cook the meal. Why is it not possible to simply stand next to a cooking pot and by the press of a button open up a menu to select the ingrediants for your meal.
    Durability of most of the weapons: Sure, the mechanic makes sense, since it forces you to find more and more weapons and use several fighting techniques because you will not always have a weapon for the battle style you prefer, but at the same time this reduces the joy of finding a new weapon because you know it will not last for long.

    Invalid cons taken from negative 'reviews':
    "No actual sprawling dungeons" - Yeah, but there were dungeons in previous Zelda games that you had to visit over and over again. 120 shrines, each with unique puzzles spread all over the game world vs. a hand full of dungeons you have to spend a lot of time in - pick one.
    "You are supposed to enter your own name" - No, link is actually the character's name. The feature giving a custom name does not make too much sense because the character (sex, visual appearence...) can not be changed.
    "They nerfed the Gamepad functionality" - Second screen does not make any sense in gaming. It only distracts from what happens on the main screen.
    "The game designers clearly had much contempt for the Zelda series" - I will not comment on this.
    "wow healthbar above npc" - We had this before and what is bad about it?
    "No animation while opening chest" - Do you remember opening chest in Wind Waker and wating several seconds for each to reveal its secret? How many times did you enjoy this?
    "Theres no second quest" - Simply not true. Play the game!
    "objects between the camera and the character are allways solid" - This is simply wrong.

    Of course there are some negative aspects by other users that I do not list here. Mostly because they are results of purely personal preference. And in general I want to say that every complaint about the game being open world is not worth the time reading it. The series has originally been open world and would have been all the time if possible.    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. Djtyme
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Breath taking graphics, amazing gameplay with outstanding soundtrack that's uplifting and emotional and fun puzzles. very happy with my purchase and i would highly recommend this title to anyone that want's thing extraordinary to play.
  24. Goku1987
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Great game! I love the style, gameplay and number of things to do! Have played at home, in the airport, on a plane and in the car. LOVE IT! This game is huge and will keep entertained for months to come.
  25. jmere36
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I Give Legend Of Zelda Breath of the wild a 10 out of 10 as its is a beautiful open world explorer which lives up to its former zelda games in the franchise
  26. mactunes
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    After an hour of playing this game it was clear to me that this was the best Zelda of all time. All Zelda games before were really good games, ALTTP being my absolute favorite, until now! I love the art style, the huge open world, I enjoy the storyline. It reminds me of the best Zelda moments while adding so much more on top of it. Last but not least this game brings a lot of emotions toAfter an hour of playing this game it was clear to me that this was the best Zelda of all time. All Zelda games before were really good games, ALTTP being my absolute favorite, until now! I love the art style, the huge open world, I enjoy the storyline. It reminds me of the best Zelda moments while adding so much more on top of it. Last but not least this game brings a lot of emotions to life, e.g. when you see what happened to the Hyrulians.

    Normally, I'm just a casual gamer, but I probably already played 30 hours and just want to continue!    … Expand
  27. hiver
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Dios!!!!! Q vicio, es lo mejor q he jugado, desde los dos zeldas de N64 q no disfrutaba tanto, es un traga horas brutal, no dejaras de jugar, recomendadísimo, un 10, sin dudarlo.
  28. Kroatoan76
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game doesn't deserve the negativity it's getting, it's the most fresh Zelda game that goes back to it's original roots of game 1; open world exploring and dungeon crawling. Graphics are stylized, just like Windwaker, it lives up to what was promised, and brings in a wider audience that otherwise would not have been interested.

    Sorry Sony fanboy elitists, but it looks like old    This game doesn't deserve the negativity it's getting, it's the most fresh Zelda game that goes back to it's original roots of game 1; open world exploring and dungeon crawling. Graphics are stylized, just like Windwaker, it lives up to what was promised, and brings in a wider audience that otherwise would not have been interested.

    Sorry Sony fanboy elitists, but it looks like old school beat you this time. I've played both with open eyes, Breath of the Wild and Horizon, and both are good games, but Zelda won me over this time

    Also, voting ten to help fix the average even though in my eyes there is no 10/10 game and never will be    … Expand
  29. 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!!!
  30. TarikVaine
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This might be one of the best games that I've ever played. It's a timeless gem and gave me a feeling I just had with a very few games in my life (Maniac Mansion, Prince of Persia 2 [DOS], Ultima Online).
    The world is so alive that the biggest competition in this game is to follow the main quest. Instead you'll find yourself fooling around in the world for hours until you remember that    This might be one of the best games that I've ever played. It's a timeless gem and gave me a feeling I just had with a very few games in my life (Maniac Mansion, Prince of Persia 2 [DOS], Ultima Online).
    The world is so alive that the biggest competition in this game is to follow the main quest. Instead you'll find yourself fooling around in the world for hours until you remember that there was a place you needed to go to.
    Sure, that's something that every open world game is aiming for and a few of them succeeded but not a single one of them did it so well as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
    Yes, it got some frame rate drops and yes, not everyone likes the fact that all weapons are just temporary as they will break sooner or later (and I hate that my weapons break, really) but the fact that I give a 10 out of 10 rating for this nonetheless might give you an insight at how great this game really is.
    No matter which genres you prefer, no matter if you even like the Zelda series, you HAVE to play this game. It should be on the to do list of every gamer.    … Expand
  31. saymonsc
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The Best game of the history! Simply breathtaking and stunning. Nintendo have created something special with this game. Whenever I think I've seen it all, it surprises me suddenly with something I didn't see coming. This is definitely a masterpiece that I will continue to play for years to come.
  32. Jaredos
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is fantastic. I can't stop playing it. The frame rate issues are really a minor inconvenience in an otherwise stellar experience. This alone is worth buying a switch! Metacritic should delete the reviews of these idiots that haven't played the game.
  33. Purplezing
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Its the Zelda game i always wanted and i have played them all it alo makes changes to the game that leaves hope for the future of the series. I get lost for hours exploring and going on adventures
    It has everything i want in a zelda game and more.
  34. Sonic7007
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    First off I am a Nintendo fanboy and legend of Zelda fanboy but the other legends of Zelda titles do not deserve a 10 out of 10 except for ocarina of time,breath of the wild but majora's mask deserves a 9 my personal favorite was the wind Waker but still not a perfect 10 this game is beautiful so massive I've been exploring forever, I love everything about this game nothing seems wrongFirst off I am a Nintendo fanboy and legend of Zelda fanboy but the other legends of Zelda titles do not deserve a 10 out of 10 except for ocarina of time,breath of the wild but majora's mask deserves a 9 my personal favorite was the wind Waker but still not a perfect 10 this game is beautiful so massive I've been exploring forever, I love everything about this game nothing seems wrong sure the Nintendo switch might not have the power of some PCs but what it makes up in power is it's replayability and it's games and it innovativeness and breath of the wild work so well with this I definitely give this a 10 out of 10. all the people giving this a negative review must have never played it or are not Nintendo fans at all, are not legend of Zelda fans. people need to quit hating on this game if they've never played it all. they are trolls if they're giving it a zero evening if they played it and didn't like it it's not worth zero. Nintendo worked hard on this game and it shows, so people need to quit bashing it and being a bunch of trolls. this game is worthy of all the praise that it is getting in my opinion it's definitely One that will go down in Legend. Definitely One of the most awesome games ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  35. tomterl
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is a rare gem, achieving near perfection where others fall short, albeit only slightly. The huge world seems daunting at first -- if you moved in it for bit, it's hard to let the controller go.

    Encountered a foe much to strong for you? Sneak around the next time. Explore every crook you encounter, you may find a chest there, or something else entirely.

    Enjoy
  36. Sam-Japan
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Excelente juego, el mejor, lastimosamente los niños ratas y la envidia han hecho que haya una campaña para puntuarle cero al juego, son gente Rata.
    El juego en si es perfecto, no quiero spoilear nada, pero es muy recomendado, horas y horas de diversion
    gracias Nintendo lo hiciste otra vez!!!!!
  37. MoanN
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    El mejor de todos, llegando a superar incluso a The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time, simplemente el juego perfecto. Lástima que hayan miembros que saboteen los votos de los usuarios colocando 1 entre 0
  38. Puccyboi
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I've never been a huge fan of the Zelda series, but this game snatched my wig, I could not believe it. Aside from a few unfortunate glitches that a small minority have experienced, this game is dusted for the gods.
  39. kirikou
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Le meilleur jeu auquel j'ai joué. Incroyablement jouissif, le jeu n'a de limite que celle de nos idees. Tu peux tout combiner, jouer avec les elements, la physique, la gravitation, la resistance des materiaux... Jubilatoire !! Et juste magnifique, avec QUELQUES ralentissements parfois qui ne rompent en rien le plaisir de jeu.
  40. Gutanoth
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is literally the best game every made!
    The world is so extremely full with secrets and life that it feels like a real living place! The shrines are really diverse and it's fantastic that they are solvable in multiple ways. Way to go Nintendo! You showed us all why you are the best company at making games!
  41. 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.
  42. afanboy
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This takes everything that is great about the Zelda franchise and innovates it to create a broad, in depth world that will feel familiar and new at the same time. It is incredibly fun and has a wonderful adventure feel regardless of what part of the world you wander into. This is the game Zelda fans have been waiting for since Ocarina of Time!
  43. TheGhoulNebula
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Amazing. Wonderful. So beautiful. So moved. So blessed. Breath of the Wild has cured my cold and cleared my skin.
    (All these haters need to smoke a join, play Zelda and calm down)
  44. Donuld
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Wow, this is a great game. I have never really liked the Zelda series, but this new addition is great. I just got to the first (insert thing here that might be spoiler) and I am super excited to fight it. The game is really good at transitioning from easy to hard, and nothing feels too challenging or too easy. Overall so far a great game.
  45. Timeball
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Another great Zelda game ... the graphics are great, the controls are smooth, and the pacing/story are perfect. There's nearly endless open world areas to explore.
  46. ChrisAcoltzi
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I actually played ocarina of time when it first came out, and it was amazing. For a long time it was the best game ever made for me, since then very few games would actually match that "magic" that ocarina had.
    Fast forward 19 years later and we finally have a game that captures all that magic again.
    Everything about this game feels like old Zelda, yet it manages to keep things very    I actually played ocarina of time when it first came out, and it was amazing. For a long time it was the best game ever made for me, since then very few games would actually match that "magic" that ocarina had.
    Fast forward 19 years later and we finally have a game that captures all that magic again.
    Everything about this game feels like old Zelda, yet it manages to keep things very fresh. You are in a kingdom that has been there for hundreds of years, it shows on the places you visit... I have been playing this series for years and its like the series has grown up with you.

    Yes it has some some minor technical problems, yes it may not be for everyone... but getting lost in this game its a joy that no other game has offered. It borrowed different elements from games like the witcher and skyrim, but with a zelda touch that makes things feel fresh.
    The game has no hand holding and everything is done in a grand scale, the bosses are some of the best in the series. You never feel like you are in control of the world and thats actually a good thing.

    After been disappointed with games like wind waker and twilight princess, we finally have a game that is actually better than ocarina of time, one that is definetly a bench mark for the series.    … Expand
  47. Kleners
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is my first Nintendo console since the Gamecube, I pikced it up for Zelda and Have put over 36 hours into the game. Defeated 3 Ancient Beast and completed many side quest. This game is a very large open world concept RPG. The combat is brutal, the weapon breaking system and scavenging for stuff to beat monsters with is a fresh idea and works.
    Coming from PC gaming my only issues is    This is my first Nintendo console since the Gamecube, I pikced it up for Zelda and Have put over 36 hours into the game. Defeated 3 Ancient Beast and completed many side quest. This game is a very large open world concept RPG. The combat is brutal, the weapon breaking system and scavenging for stuff to beat monsters with is a fresh idea and works.
    Coming from PC gaming my only issues is with the technical limitations of the console. Lack of anti-aliasing, Frame drops in large rendered areas, some washed out colors (fixed with monitor settings), and the max 900p graphics. I cant fault the game for console limitations. Right now 2 weeks in the price of console is worth the price.    … Expand
  48. crapmandingo
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    I found it hard to review this game. Not because it's bad, but because I loved so much about it so early on I had and am still having trouble articulating it. This Zelda game does everything right, so far. I haven't completed the game so take this review for what it's worth, nothing.

    Every Zelda game is, more or less, about picking up a Sword and Shield and then saving a Princess, and    I found it hard to review this game. Not because it's bad, but because I loved so much about it so early on I had and am still having trouble articulating it. This Zelda game does everything right, so far. I haven't completed the game so take this review for what it's worth, nothing.

    Every Zelda game is, more or less, about picking up a Sword and Shield and then saving a Princess, and this one doesn't change that up. That's about the only thing it doesn't change up. First thing I did in this game after waking up was picking up a tree branch which I used as a weapon. I proceeded to kill some enemies and steal their weapons. With their weapons I cut down some apple trees until I collected about 10 apples. I then spent 30 minutes killing enemies to get weapons to kill boars and foxes to get meat. It got late so I started catching fireflies. When morning broke I thought oh yeah, I should probably start the main quest even though I just spent a couple of hours doing whatever I wanted. Cool.

    How different the game is really started after you're - *spoilers* - told to go to the first 4 shrines in the game. These shrines give you a taste of the mini dungeons throughout the game and how you can approach them however you want. One of the first shrines is located a little high up on an icy mountain. I walked towards it and froze to death, I tried approaching from another side, made it further, still frozen. Jumped in the river to swim. Froze instantly. I didn't get discouraged though because the auto save feature kept me coming right back. I finally noticed some enemies nearby with an open fire and some plants. I wiped out the multi colour orcs and picked some near by spicy plants and threw them in the hot pot and made some weird plants and cooked them. This made some food that boosted my immunity to the cold. Brilliant. I ran to the river and dived in. Froze to death instantly. Fair. Reloaded and tried again, this time I just climbed the mountain slowly and made it in. Success.

    The trek changed everything about Zelda, I didn't need to get the boomerang from dungeon one to get the arrows from dungeon two to shoot the flower and put the flower seeds in a bottle from dungeon three. I saw something and decided I wanted it and figured out my own way to get it, and that's the entire game so far. I found a shrine with flowers and every time I walked on them a woman yelled at me to stop, I got tired of following the tiny path laid out so I climbed a mountain nearby, ate some food that increased my stamina and floated over to it and dropped on it past those jerk flowers. Success.

    It was at this point that I realized, this game isn't holding my hand. A fairy isn't telling me I can't go to apart of town yet, or that I can't swing my sword. I don't even have a sword anymore, just a club from that GD blue Orc. Some blue **** pardon my french, isn't telling me the exact path to take.

    Sitting back and looking at the game, it's beautiful and fluid. I've played some on TV and Off TV. It runs as beautiful on the Switch as it does on the TV. The soundtrack is incredible with highs and lows that seem to fit each moment perfectly. The game even does controls perfectly. Switching, natch, between Joy Cons, Off TV, Joy Cons with grip and pro controllers, it's intuitive and works.

    I can't recommend this game more for Switch or Wii U, I played a fraction of friend's Wii U copy as I didn't believe him it ran as fluidly as it did. I was wrong but that's besides the point. Go play this game    … Expand
  49. 1337brian
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I can still remember the first time I played the original Legend of Zelda on the NES and how it felt to explore what seemed like an endless world filled with surprises and challenges and this game has brought back that feeling and then some. First I’ll get out of the way that coming from a PC with 144hz monitor ultra settings for graphics and frame rate above 100fps the switch is a smallI can still remember the first time I played the original Legend of Zelda on the NES and how it felt to explore what seemed like an endless world filled with surprises and challenges and this game has brought back that feeling and then some. First I’ll get out of the way that coming from a PC with 144hz monitor ultra settings for graphics and frame rate above 100fps the switch is a small step back from what I’m used to in my normal gaming life but that doesn't take away from what is most likely the game of the decade. This game is AMAZING.

    From the opening sequence you realize that something has happened to Hyrule and your tasked with finding out who you are and what's happened to the land around you. Breathtaking visuals, plenty of challenges spread across the land and scenery that is just jaw dropping. This game has it all.

    The difficulty is up there and makes me glad as I like a challenge and there is a lot to do if you want to 100% the game. The story is one of the best in any video game I've ever played and put together so well. You become a part of the story organically, you're not forced through it like other games.

    10/10 best story driven game I've played in over a decade.    … Expand
  50. GilbertoJr
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    O melhor Zelda de todos os tempos, mas realmente não tem Barcelona e nem Real Madri para jogar umas peladas. :V Essa onda negativa de haters chorando aqui, nem jogou nem jogará o game, nunca nem devem ter jogado algum Zelda um dia. Então deixo para vcs um conto direto de hyrule:

    "Diz a lenda que o Lake Hylia é formado pelo choro dos Seguistas, Sonistas e Caixistas ao longo das gerações,    O melhor Zelda de todos os tempos, mas realmente não tem Barcelona e nem Real Madri para jogar umas peladas. :V Essa onda negativa de haters chorando aqui, nem jogou nem jogará o game, nunca nem devem ter jogado algum Zelda um dia. Então deixo para vcs um conto direto de hyrule:

    "Diz a lenda que o Lake Hylia é formado pelo choro dos Seguistas, Sonistas e Caixistas ao longo das gerações, por isso a cada jogo está sempre maior e mais belo"    … Expand
  51. BotBearGaming
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Zelda is back and bigger than ever. Let me first start of that I love this game but I was a little skeptical after Skyward Sword on the Wii. I have been a huge fan of Zelda since the NES and this brings me back to that original game. After the games tutorial area and first four shrines you are free to go where ever you want and if skilled enough can go straight to Ganon and put him down,Zelda is back and bigger than ever. Let me first start of that I love this game but I was a little skeptical after Skyward Sword on the Wii. I have been a huge fan of Zelda since the NES and this brings me back to that original game. After the games tutorial area and first four shrines you are free to go where ever you want and if skilled enough can go straight to Ganon and put him down, but that's not me I want to enjoy the world and story. So many reviews are saying Zelda has no story the gameplay sucks ect and to me those are all false statements and I believe a lot of the negative reviews are fakes and haters (my opinion). The game has a story you just have to search for parts of it to understand the deeper narrative which gives me a Dark Souls feel, the game is no where near easy nor holds your hand like so many games these days as I find myself freely exploring and getting one shot by enemies. The game is not without flaws occasionally I do have frame rate drops but that for me is maybe only once every few hours so not enough for me to lower my rating. Overall this a great installment for the Zelda franchise and with the Switch I would say Nintendo is back on the road to success.… Expand
  52. petetoddderson
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Admittedly I'm a Zelda fan, as I've played every major console game since before I could even read the old man's cryptic hints. This game just does an amazing job of recreating the original Zelda's spirit into a 3D living world. It has minor issues, but it is the most engulfing video game I have ever played.
  53. Kytana08
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I like this game, its amazing. A beautiful painted world.
    Have already spent hours in it.

    Only the weapons can be destroyed too quickly.
    But that does not matter much.
  54. covex
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The game is gorgeous, and it is true of all positive comments that it's collecting. It's just impossible to stop playing, best Zelda game ever. 10 out of 10
  55. monco
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    El mejor juego con formato mundo abierto que he jugado, punto!
    Artisticamente cada escena es una pintura! En algo me hace acordar a the wind waker!
    Las animaciones son geniales, la musica como siempre no falla, hasta los efectos de sonido en funciona a la jugabilidad tienen indentidad! Nintendo lo tiene clarisimo, y sabe como darle indentidad a sus juegos, esa personalidad que le    El mejor juego con formato mundo abierto que he jugado, punto!
    Artisticamente cada escena es una pintura! En algo me hace acordar a the wind waker!
    Las animaciones son geniales, la musica como siempre no falla, hasta los efectos de sonido en funciona a la jugabilidad tienen indentidad!
    Nintendo lo tiene clarisimo, y sabe como darle indentidad a sus juegos, esa personalidad que le imprime a sus juegos es unica, pocas empresa lo saben hacer tan bien, ahora solo se me ocurren dos Blizzard y Valve.    … Expand
  56. barck
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Muito bom! Visualmente perfeito, jogo todo encaixado, cenas, som, história, câmera, se juntam de forma esplendorosa, e se tornam um só. uma obra de arte!
  57. Kelkbkb
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Spectacular. If there's one word to describe this game, it's this one. I wake up every single day knowing that Breath of the Wild is waiting to give me more fantastic adventures, discovers, surprises, and essentially, infinite hours of fun. I think that, as a gamer, there's no better feeling than that.
  58. Bianobiano
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Fantástico , Se vc é fã de jogos e não fã boy louco e cego, que torce para que todos os jogos que não sejam do seu console fracasse, esse jogo é obrigatório. Uma experiência incrível e todos os gamers devem joga-lo ao menos uma vez antes de avalia-lo.
  59. FireIceOkami
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The Legend Of Zelda : Breath of the Wild is one of the Free Roam base game I LOVE !!!!!!!! My brother and I both play it but I mainly Watch him play it. The mobility of the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild is very good with the Breath of the wild Free Roam. The game play is SMOOTH and CLEAR!, Not like the other systems that has glitches, over heating and freezing points in theThe Legend Of Zelda : Breath of the Wild is one of the Free Roam base game I LOVE !!!!!!!! My brother and I both play it but I mainly Watch him play it. The mobility of the Nintendo Switch and Breath of the Wild is very good with the Breath of the wild Free Roam. The game play is SMOOTH and CLEAR!, Not like the other systems that has glitches, over heating and freezing points in the game. Over ALL this game gets a 10 star if it will let me in the rating with stars, SO all ya'll haters out there that Never play this Game.... Maybe your a glitch like your systems is. I play each game systems but the SWITCH have yall beat, its not like you can take a XBox one with you and play on the go, you cant take a PS4 out and play it on the go. SO there People who want to Bash this game Y'ALL are Idiots… Expand
  60. ahmadzein
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Best game ever, endless world, and many things to enjoy even after beating the game !!!! 11 out of 10 ! you just start playing and time will pass without you knowing ! great if u were on an airplane :D
  61. projectxero
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I can't stress how amazing this game is. If you're looking for a game that sucks you in, look no further. This game is designed well in every way. At no point have I thought "why am I in this area?"- because it seams that everything has a purpose. You are usually rewarded for venturing off and seeking out your own adventure. You never need to worry about going off the set path (becauseI can't stress how amazing this game is. If you're looking for a game that sucks you in, look no further. This game is designed well in every way. At no point have I thought "why am I in this area?"- because it seams that everything has a purpose. You are usually rewarded for venturing off and seeking out your own adventure. You never need to worry about going off the set path (because there isn't one). The soundtrack is absolutely perfect. It makes the game that much more enjoyable. The art and graphics look stunning. The only minor complaint are the random FPS drops (Switch), fortunately they aren't common and don't hinder the game play in any way. I would recommend this game to anyone who plays video games.… Expand
  62. william341
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    It's an astounding game. You can tell that they have put a massive amount of work in to this game just by playing for an hour.
    It's hart to explain. You need to play it for your self.
  63. Faeyas
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    10 from me. I have a few Zelda games, and while I adored Ocarina, others were luke-warm. Breath of the Wild is a "breath" of fresh air in the series. It reminds me of other stellar games like The Witcher 3, or Skyrim. I enjoy the lack of hand holding, the joy of exploration, and the self pacing. It is amazing when a game doesn't have to direct you, but that you can direct yourself and it10 from me. I have a few Zelda games, and while I adored Ocarina, others were luke-warm. Breath of the Wild is a "breath" of fresh air in the series. It reminds me of other stellar games like The Witcher 3, or Skyrim. I enjoy the lack of hand holding, the joy of exploration, and the self pacing. It is amazing when a game doesn't have to direct you, but that you can direct yourself and it is JUST AS FUN!… Expand
  64. kronos662
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The Legend Of Zelda Breath of the Wild es lo mejor que han creado, cada minuto que pasas en el Juego es realmente increíble, sus hermosos paisajes, su historia todo esta hermoso :)
  65. 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.
  66. iceshade
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Well firstly I have to say, I found out that many people who don't even have the game are giving it bad reviews, STOP, you have no right to do that what so ever. Now for me I have been a zelda fan since day 1 for the NES, but I have skipped the last few games simply because they did not interest me. Hands down breath of the wild is one of the greatest games I have ever played IN MY LIFE,Well firstly I have to say, I found out that many people who don't even have the game are giving it bad reviews, STOP, you have no right to do that what so ever. Now for me I have been a zelda fan since day 1 for the NES, but I have skipped the last few games simply because they did not interest me. Hands down breath of the wild is one of the greatest games I have ever played IN MY LIFE, 35 years of gaming and by far no game has caused me to feel this way. The new features and physics of this game are just insane, along with the difficulty, 1 shot deaths and falling while climbing mountains is just crazy. So this is my review, from someone who has owned every game console ever made, and currently the big 3, this is by far my favorite game of all time.… Expand
  67. redlondon
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game has sucked me in, love it :) some notable things I love include the cooking system, vast landscape, and the ability to climb to the highest of heights! The puzzles are extremely rewarding and fun as well.
  68. Mastersword1
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I absolutely adore this game. It's everything I didn't even know I wanted. I don't get why people are complaining about the music, because they clearly haven't been to hyrule castle yet. It has one of the most epic themes I've ever heard.
  69. 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
  70. alesro
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    JAJAJAJAJA hay que ver la cantidad de 0 que se está llevando este juegazo por parte de envidiosos, está claro que algo pasa cuando la mayoría son 10, y comentarios absurdos son 0.
  71. Death_Hawk
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Breath of the wild is unlike any Zelda game before it, and yet it is still as true to the franchise and its roots. From the beginning of the game you are dropped into a small portion of the world to explore for yourself, beat the 4 shrines and you're free to explore Hyrule at your leisure. The game is both fair and difficult at the same time, whenever I fell in combat it wasn't some dumbBreath of the wild is unlike any Zelda game before it, and yet it is still as true to the franchise and its roots. From the beginning of the game you are dropped into a small portion of the world to explore for yourself, beat the 4 shrines and you're free to explore Hyrule at your leisure. The game is both fair and difficult at the same time, whenever I fell in combat it wasn't some dumb control error or bad ai, it was simply my own stupidity in not strategising or equipping the right weapons. The dungeons, like this game vary from what we have come to know from the Legend of Zelda, gone is the classic 8 dungeons and a boss formula, in its place are 120 Sheikah Shrines, which are small puzzles of varying difficulty which take between 5 and 15 minutes to complete, perfect for playing on the go, or even to kill time at home. The dungeons on the other hand take the form of 4 Divine Beasts, massive ancient robots. These are not messy labyrinths like older dungeons, these are true 3D puzzles that take me around 40 minutes to complete, the bulk of that time is spent trying to find out how the dungeon works. The story is certainly interesting although it is not as deep as the one found in Skyward Sword. The plot centres on Link awakening 100 years after Ganon's invasion of Hyrule in which Link and Zelda failed to defeat him, as you progress through the 40-50 hour story you will learn of the past and the how the many races have coped and recovered falling "The Calamity". This game is the new Ocarina of Time, it revolutionises how open world games function offering 100% freedom 1 hour into the game. Despite the noticeable frame drops on the Nintendo Switches "TV Mode" I have honestly been having far too much fun to really care about them. Congratulations Nintendo, after almost 20 years you have managed to steal the trophy from Ocarina of Time, The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is not only the best game ever made but will also influence how 3D open world games are played for years to come. This game is worthy of a perfect 10 and deserves all its praise.… Expand
  72. wkharten
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Best game I've ever played. I couldn't be more pleased. This will change the way they make open-world games--for the better. Nintendo has done it yet again--taking a genre (open world) and innovated to make something amazing.
  73. Yes_it_is
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Don't listen to all the salty zeros from people who haven't even played this game. This is hands down the best open world game I have ever played and I have no doubt it will be the new standard in open world games. You can go anywhere you see and do anything you want.

    First time I have been exited to play a game since I was a kid.
  74. Baniares
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    My favorite Zelda game so far! I know they could improve graphics but since the hardware support gaming on the go I totally get the idea of smaller resolution and the game looks really good to be honest.
  75. oso_adrian
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Una experiencia totalmente fascinante; Nintendo lo hace otra vez con Breath of the Wild. La mas reciente entrega de Zelda en modo de mundo abierto esta llena de cosas por descubrir, paisajes para ver. y un sin fin de quests inteligentes para resolver. un anarrativa profunda en un entorno grafico espectacular, se acerca a los fans de la serie y a los novatos por igual. Genial titulo deUna experiencia totalmente fascinante; Nintendo lo hace otra vez con Breath of the Wild. La mas reciente entrega de Zelda en modo de mundo abierto esta llena de cosas por descubrir, paisajes para ver. y un sin fin de quests inteligentes para resolver. un anarrativa profunda en un entorno grafico espectacular, se acerca a los fans de la serie y a los novatos por igual. Genial titulo de lanzamiento para Nintendo Switch y cierre de un ciclo de vida para la Wii U... una de las mejores recomendaciones leidas por la internet: deshabilita el mapa y simplemente pierdete por ahi explorando. un diez para este juego.… Expand
  76. AShadow
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is said to be one of, if not the best Legend of Zelda game this century. This game is absolutely beautiful, don't listen to the haters
  77. Aaargh
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is simply a new experience. The way you control Link in this world is unique. Does this game raise the bar? Yes it does. Even mundaine tasks are enjoyable and the world interacts in a realistic manner. Must play if you are a fan of the genre. I loved Windwaker but this game is just better, more complete, more interesting (and possibly more overwhelming).
  78. lewdsiayan
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    freaking awesome. open world mastery. Such an impelling story.! What a breath of fresh air. I have only played a little of my friends game since i don't have a switch yet; and the little i played and watched him play has urged me to believe that this could very well be the best game i have ever played.
  79. J4TV
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Great game, first Zelda I have played since ocarina of time. Lives up to the hype if your looking for a skyrimish twist on Zelda.

    Love the new systems and that finding a way to save the kingdom is a heartfelt struggle. The intro of the game brought me to tears.
  80. Surpex
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The best Zelda game I have ever played. It is a completely new direction for the series, with a truly open world, akin to Skyrim or GTA. The quest system is outstanding, as well as the map system. It surpasses expectations in every single way, and this is from someone who has been hyping the game since Skyward Sword.
  81. 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
  82. odisseu1
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Worth the wait. The massive world is awesome, the graphics are beaultiful and the cool gameplay of zelda. Now
    i have to explore the intire world to post more. really the best game i played since the witcher 3.
  83. BestMMChz
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. beautiful game, amazing mechanics, innovative, smart and a huge step up for the series. The haters are all salty, the game is better Than Ocarina of Time. Do not listen to the jealous Sony Microsoft fanboys, they are purposely creating alt accounts to bash this game because Horizon didn't do better.… Expand
  84. TheGreatEds
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the best games i have played in years. I really loved this game and had so much fun exploring all the different areas, filled with monsters, shrines, and towers. What I liked most about this game is that it is VERY difficult, however it didn't get to the point of frustration, this was very refreshing from Nintendo since they tend to make their games easier as timeThis game is one of the best games i have played in years. I really loved this game and had so much fun exploring all the different areas, filled with monsters, shrines, and towers. What I liked most about this game is that it is VERY difficult, however it didn't get to the point of frustration, this was very refreshing from Nintendo since they tend to make their games easier as time passes. The combat system is also very fun, although I do have to say that the inventory of swords is very small, maybe if they didn't break so easily I would get it, but it is a bit frustrating since some times I ran out of swords when fighting a boss. The story, while a bit bland, is pretty good compared to other Zelda games. The open world also doesn't feel empty like other games *cough* *cough* and is pretty fun to explore. In conclusion, this game is great and is definitely worth the price, and this comes from a guy who doesn't like the other Zelda games.… Expand
  85. mattyjay11
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing, massive step up for Zelda and Nintendo, true open world with very little hand holding and a solid Zelda story. I really like that there in no order you are required to do things in because all your core abilities are given to you within the first 30 mins, to me this game is the only reason I bought a Switch, I'm like 40 hours in and still have stuff to do. If you areThis game is amazing, massive step up for Zelda and Nintendo, true open world with very little hand holding and a solid Zelda story. I really like that there in no order you are required to do things in because all your core abilities are given to you within the first 30 mins, to me this game is the only reason I bought a Switch, I'm like 40 hours in and still have stuff to do. If you are a fun of Zelda, you really need to play this game. Don't buy into the hate train, this game is near perfect and surprisingly challenging.… Expand
  86. mrg590
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    The shrines are a big improvement over old style large dungeons/temples. I had to contact my doctor because the erection this game caused lasted longer than four hours.
  87. Zlobo
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Great game so far. Love how you can interact with the world in numerous ways. Changing weather makes the game feel more realistic. A ton of little things make this a great game all together!
  88. superresistant
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I'm playing Zelda since 1993. This is the best episode ever made so far. It is exactly what I always wanted a Zelda game to be. Focused on exploration and survival. Extremely immersive.
  89. SierraNevada
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    A new bar has been set for not only the Zelda franchise, but for open world games as a whole.
    A few frame rate dips here and there is about the only blemish on this extremely polished masterpiece.
  90. Dracquiteur
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    My first Zelda game was Ocarina of Time 3D. The original was released before I even was born, but it still blew me away as if I was present in '98. I taught no other game would ever give me that feeling again.

    I was wrong. Breath of the Wild is breathtaking and immersing. BotW has beaten OoT in my eyes as best Zelda game ever and is in my opinion the best game ever made. This game is    My first Zelda game was Ocarina of Time 3D. The original was released before I even was born, but it still blew me away as if I was present in '98. I taught no other game would ever give me that feeling again.

    I was wrong. Breath of the Wild is breathtaking and immersing. BotW has beaten OoT in my eyes as best Zelda game ever and is in my opinion the best game ever made. This game is totally worth your money and all the hours you'll put in it.
    Another positive thing is that this game is for the first time in the series available in Dutch and I am Dutch speaking. I, I just love this game.

    If you still reading this, what are you doing ? Go and play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild !    … Expand
  91. 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.
  92. Koroku92
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    This is the best single player experience I have ever had in a game... This game is something special. It rewards creativity and curiosity like no other game before it. It's just a beast of a game. Nintendo should make AAA budget games more often. They've created an absolutely breath-taking masterpiece, and one we'll remember fondly among the same league in our minds as Ocarina of Time.
  93. JuanchoGDL
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Graphics are not everything that matters, this is by far the best nintendo game I have ever played, tyou can really feel how Link grows strong and the fact that there is no specific order just makes the game even more amazing since everyone will have their own experience playing this I STRONGLY RECOMMEND IT!!!
  94. chaos_storm
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    skyrim and twilight princess had a baby and ts this game and its damn glorious!
    its pretty much what you'd want in a modern open world zelda
    my only tiny nitpick is the lack of heart pieces/containers mostly because I'm used to them
  95. ZeTopHat
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    Worth every penny spent and more, that includes paying for the "Zelda Playing Machine" (Nintendo Switch). In my honest opinion this game raises the bar for not only future Zelda games but all future video games. Bravo Nintendo, bravo.
  96. MiguelDreamer
    Mar 9, 2017
    10
    Excelente, brillante, no existen palabras para describirlo. Nintendo siempre cuidando sus franquicias, no ha decepcionado para nada con este juego. La formula de Zelda es muy buena y este cambio le da una nueva perspectiva a la saga, realmente te sientes en una aventura, no te sientes obligado de ninguna manera. Un mundo abierto muy grande. El juego respeta tu inteligencia y requiere muchaExcelente, brillante, no existen palabras para describirlo. Nintendo siempre cuidando sus franquicias, no ha decepcionado para nada con este juego. La formula de Zelda es muy buena y este cambio le da una nueva perspectiva a la saga, realmente te sientes en una aventura, no te sientes obligado de ninguna manera. Un mundo abierto muy grande. El juego respeta tu inteligencia y requiere mucha estrategia.… Expand
  97. Tyler1995
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I'm here just to give a 10 because it not only is a genuinely good game, but people feel the need to be childish.
    Seriously, don't rate a game badly YOU DON'T PLAY simply because it gets amazing reviews and you don't like that... what's wrong with you?
    That being said. Awesome game, amazing open world, nice combat/cooking/etc, great story, never a dull moment. Plus the sheer size of this    I'm here just to give a 10 because it not only is a genuinely good game, but people feel the need to be childish.
    Seriously, don't rate a game badly YOU DON'T PLAY simply because it gets amazing reviews and you don't like that... what's wrong with you?
    That being said. Awesome game, amazing open world, nice combat/cooking/etc, great story, never a dull moment. Plus the sheer size of this world is the best. Seriously a must have game.    … Expand
  98. Franar
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    La perfección en un juego. Detalles técnicos como caída de frames son nada al lado de la majestuosidad de este titulazo. Detalle tras detalle en un videojuego de mundo abierto, y un diseño artístico único en un triple A que se haya visto. Una verdadera joya de la industria que esta por sobre cualquier otro juego.
  99. Artagah
    Mar 8, 2017
    10
    I am in love with this game :O
    Spent the first 10+ hours on the Plateau. Each time I thought I found everything, new things just kept popping up! Beautifully crafted
  100. 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
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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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