The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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  1. Ike777
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think that this great game is very close to perfection although it has insignificant details I believe that few games like this one has so much love for its creators.
    A guarantee for which the opportunity to play is a masterpiece    … Expand
  2. ElleryHQ
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    This game is adorable. Pure masterpiece. Most charming game I've ever played. Prаying for a sequel.
  3. chemorbius
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Un juego con una cantidad de detalles que hace que se vea que ha sido hecho con amor. Es divertidísimo jugar y muy agradable tanto a la vista como al oído.
  4. JohnRules1984
    May 21, 2018
    10
    El mejor juego de la historia, es perfecto. hermoso. no hay palabras. solo gracias nintendo.
    el mundo de hyrule es desafiante, enorme, muchas maneras de formas de peliar, cualquier cosa que te imagines que puedes hacer lo haces. sus Fisicas, graficas hermosas, las graficas realistas son buenas, pero si quiero realismo tengo la pc gamer, ya q lo q mas valoro en un juego es su diversion    El mejor juego de la historia, es perfecto. hermoso. no hay palabras. solo gracias nintendo.
    el mundo de hyrule es desafiante, enorme, muchas maneras de formas de peliar, cualquier cosa que te imagines que puedes hacer lo haces. sus Fisicas, graficas hermosas, las graficas realistas son buenas, pero si quiero realismo tengo la pc gamer, ya q lo q mas valoro en un juego es su diversion cosa que solo tengo con Nintendo    … Expand
  5. mikerbiker62
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    This is a truly gorgeous game The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is a breath of fresh air, literally there's a huge open world to discover all by yourself. It graphically looks great even in Handheld mode it still looks clean and efficient and the thought of taking a triple A game like Breath of the wild on the go is simply amazing, it has great gameplay, combat, quests, story,This is a truly gorgeous game The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild is a breath of fresh air, literally there's a huge open world to discover all by yourself. It graphically looks great even in Handheld mode it still looks clean and efficient and the thought of taking a triple A game like Breath of the wild on the go is simply amazing, it has great gameplay, combat, quests, story, soundtrack, overall it is fantastic and there's a lot to do so if you're unsure about this game or you haven't ever played a Zelda game before then this is the perfect time to start and i'll be honest with myself here i'm not a huge Zelda fan, infact this is the first proper Zelda game i've purchased and it's so fun and breathtaking. Breath of the Wild took 4 years to develop and I tell you what: I'm so glad that Nintendo delayed this game, those 4 years made this one of the best games of Nintendo's huge library of marvelous games. This game is simply remarkable.… Expand
  6. Macacotech456
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    Amazing game! Good story and gameplay mechanics.
    And there is plenty of things to do in this huge world!
    This game needs to be the game of the year.

    A masterpiece.
  7. Altermater
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Es un juego que te absorbe su mundo abierto y te puedes perder horas solo explorando, cada vez que vas a alguna zona sin explorar del juego es una aventura nueva.

    Mecánicas muy pulidas e intuitivas, los cambios que se hicieron a la franquicia le cayeron muy bien, tal vez no serán muchas mazmorras enormes y complejas... pero esta adaptado para que le dediques mas tiempo al la exploración    Es un juego que te absorbe su mundo abierto y te puedes perder horas solo explorando, cada vez que vas a alguna zona sin explorar del juego es una aventura nueva.

    Mecánicas muy pulidas e intuitivas, los cambios que se hicieron a la franquicia le cayeron muy bien, tal vez no serán muchas mazmorras enormes y complejas... pero esta adaptado para que le dediques mas tiempo al la exploración del mapa que a los santuarios.

    Derrotar al jefe final no es el objetivo de este juego, sino explorar y explorar y descubrir algo en cada rincón del juego.    … Expand
  8. dizastahxp
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    This game is huge with a variety of things to do. Every aspect of this game is perfect. The only real problem is the switch console which has some flaws but its not the games fault. You can put around 500 hours and still not be done with the game. The game has different ways to take on opponents and has great challenging puzzles (like a lot of them!). The games music is phenomenal and cantThis game is huge with a variety of things to do. Every aspect of this game is perfect. The only real problem is the switch console which has some flaws but its not the games fault. You can put around 500 hours and still not be done with the game. The game has different ways to take on opponents and has great challenging puzzles (like a lot of them!). The games music is phenomenal and cant forget about how good the survival like mechanics in the game are great and creates something different that we've never seen in a Zelda game. This game to me is a perfect 10 out of 10 and a blast to play! #zeldainbed… Expand
  9. SacredFroakie
    Mar 23, 2017
    10
    This game defines the definition of a Open world videogame. You can litterally do anything, from getting swarmed my hundreds of chickens to battling giant rock bosses. The story is amazing! Zelda herself has an amazing personality. Not to mention the final boss is very good and the music is tremendous. Not only that, but it has 120 mini dungeons(or shrines) you get to complete to collectThis game defines the definition of a Open world videogame. You can litterally do anything, from getting swarmed my hundreds of chickens to battling giant rock bosses. The story is amazing! Zelda herself has an amazing personality. Not to mention the final boss is very good and the music is tremendous. Not only that, but it has 120 mini dungeons(or shrines) you get to complete to collect hearts or stamina. There are also 4 main, beautifully designed main dungeons. If you love the elder scrolls series this game is certainly the game for you. Obviously, no game is perfect so keep that in mind. If I could give an exact score it would be a 95. Making it my favorite videogame surpassing other amazing game like skyrim. I'm not a big zelda fan, this game changed me. Ever since I saw this game at e3 last year, I was shocked at how beautiful it looked. Over the holidays I played The legend of Zelda wind waked, which is amazing. Not only did I get an amazing experience from BOTW, but I was introduced to a franchise I pushed aside. Currently I'm playing oot :) If you are worried about the graphics and frame drops, don't. Whole the game runs at around 900p, it has an amazing art style that makes up for it. The frame drops are very rare, only happen in very open bright areas. This game is enough of a reason to buy a switch. Will this game be game of the year? It's very possible, however there are many great game coming like red Dead 2, horizon zero dawn, destiny 2, and maybe super Mario Odyssey. That being said, it will no doubt be highly considered for it, and I personally think it will be the goty. I loved this game so much, and I'm very happy to see more of it coming through dlc. This game should definitely be on your list of games to play in 2017. Thanks for reading :)… Expand
  10. Draisen
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    This game was one of the best ones thet i ever played in my entiere life. It may not have the best graphics on the market, but this is not about the graphics its about the open world expiriance and the story line. Anyways, I have played it for 9 hours and i cant stop playing it, this game is incradible and probably one of the best zelda games ever made.
  11. mroffbeat
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    As a 42 year old casual gamer this game captured my imagination. Also I realized how easily distracted I am during gaming sessions. This game is a Japanese masterpiece which lets you flow through a beautiful created world with tons of activity's and play around with the physics engine to approach a scenario in different way's.
    The changing landscapes let you explore without any    As a 42 year old casual gamer this game captured my imagination. Also I realized how easily distracted I am during gaming sessions. This game is a Japanese masterpiece which lets you flow through a beautiful created world with tons of activity's and play around with the physics engine to approach a scenario in different way's.
    The changing landscapes let you explore without any annoyances. Even when finishing the main storyline, this will not keep you from going back to those landscapes and just roam around.    … Expand
  12. wierdoguy753
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    If your comparing horizon with Breath of the wild
    YOU SHOULD REALLY BE SOMEWHERE ELSE
    They are nothing alike But your like "you shoot arrows at big robot things. your right. But it is directed to two different audiences So this game is the best game i have ever played no doubt i love it even more then OOT The soundtrack is so good it always gets you in the mood to play the game    If your comparing horizon with Breath of the wild
    YOU SHOULD REALLY BE SOMEWHERE ELSE
    They are nothing alike
    But your like "you shoot arrows at big robot things.
    your right. But it is directed to two different audiences

    So this game is the best game i have ever played no doubt i love it even more then OOT
    The soundtrack is so good it always gets you in the mood to play the game
    and the art style is BEAUTIFUL. And the physics engine is on point.
    10/10 NO QUESTION THIS IS GAME OF THE YEAR    … Expand
  13. panayjeanpaul
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    1. GUALITY!
    2. The legend of zelda saga pure essence
    3. Immersive story
    4. soundtracks beautiful
    5. gameplay and mechanics Impeccable!!!
    6. This is the new best game in the world of history

    THE VALUE IS REAL, IT IS WORTH TO LIVE THE EXPERIENCE
  14. jarvis0284
    Apr 28, 2017
    10
    por este gran juego que tiene un apartado grafico impresionante, una jugabilidad increible, siento que juego dark souls, wow, dragon quest, y xenoblade juntos, un mundo maravilloso e inmenso , las posibilidades infinitas, este zelda es el omega de los juegos gracias nintendo me alejastes de blizzard por fin…
  15. JaxMax69
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    This game is one of the single greatest games I have ever played. It is everything great about a Zelda game rolled into a giant expansive world and lots of cool areas. The shrines are pretty fun some a little challenging enemies are pretty darn cool and the storyline is beautiful. I love this game it is worth buying a switch just to get one so stop reading this and go buy the game.
  16. buranya
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    If you buy a Nintendo Switch, this game is a must buy.

    It is the absolute perfect return for a Zelda game. Nice story, with a great graphics, nice puzzles, and the fighting mechanics are very accurate to what a Zelda player must expect. The soundtrack fits perfectly within the game. The return of Gannon's activities are, probably, one of the best aspects of this new Zelda world. We also    If you buy a Nintendo Switch, this game is a must buy.

    It is the absolute perfect return for a Zelda game. Nice story, with a great graphics, nice puzzles, and the fighting mechanics are very accurate to what a Zelda player must expect. The soundtrack fits perfectly within the game. The return of Gannon's activities are, probably, one of the best aspects of this new Zelda world. We also see a more human part of Zelda and Link's relationship, making it even more interesting to save Hyrule.

    Also the RPG new aspect of game (armors, weapons, foods and consumables) adds a very nice experience to players, all scaled very correctly. After the prelude, you are just thrown into a vast free world, where you can seek, destroy camps, do side-quests or just stare-out to the brilliant nature that surounds the player.

    This new journey of Link's tales is, with non doubt, a 10 game. ¡This is a brilliant way to start a new generation of consoles for Nintendo, and we expect this to keep on this good work!    … Expand
  17. ninjamasterdave
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    I am a lifelong gamer, started once I was 4 in 1984. So I have been around and have childhood memories of the Zelda franchise. I liked the original but wasn’t a super fan. More of a Mario kid. Haha I enjoyed Zelda 2 as a kid, and Zelda 3 was the one to really pull me in. Playing through A link to the past is one of my favorite gaming memories. Then the n64 versions and others all came out,I am a lifelong gamer, started once I was 4 in 1984. So I have been around and have childhood memories of the Zelda franchise. I liked the original but wasn’t a super fan. More of a Mario kid. Haha I enjoyed Zelda 2 as a kid, and Zelda 3 was the one to really pull me in. Playing through A link to the past is one of my favorite gaming memories. Then the n64 versions and others all came out, and I just did not resonate at all. However. I do love completely immersive video gaming. That is what I am ultimately going for with every purchase. Hoping a game could make me forget about time and space and just get sucked into an experience with a sense of awe and wonder. I loved the late MMO Asherons Call for that reason. But have found games of that magical magnitude are few and far between.

    I also own a ps4, xbox one, and switch. So I am not a ‘fan boy’. I have been a huge advocate of gaming since forever and enjoy many forms of creative expression, even if it doesn’t give me the same ‘immersed in a world of awe’ feeling.

    Enough of the credentials – let’s talk about Zelda.

    From the moment I turned on this game, the rest of the world disappeared. I was so fully immersed in this beautiful world that would let me do anything and go anywhere. The sounds, the art, the animation, it all just draws you in. The feeling you get from being able to go anywhere and do anything, running into mysterious characters helping you along your way gave me continuous chills. I was so afraid that I was wasting $400 on a switch and this game, but my fears were put to rest immediately after starting.

    Because this feeling that some video games, movies, and other forms of art are so elusive and difficult to explain, and may even be different for everyone, I can’t promise that it will also give you that feeling, but it gave it to me. And while I have enjoyed many, many, many games for so many different reasons (I have 180 PS4 games, including horizon), this game is so refreshing, and so life-giving, that I can only compare it to how I felt when I first started playing Asherons Call. If you were lucky enough to be a part of that game you will know what I mean.

    Zelda is an awe-inspiring experience, and while people will knit pick over things like how the control feels, etc, it's all perfect to me. Pure Nintendo magic.

    That’s all I’m gonna say. Because, the less you know, the better. Just go in there and make this experience your own, and stop watching youtube videos showing gameplay. ;)    … Expand
  18. dowy
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    this game brings you to a explorable world with the epic cool weapons and a lot of content and great characters . and subbosses like hinox fearsome enemies like lynels probably the best game of 2017
  19. jknight777
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    This is quite possibly the best game Ive played in the last few years. Every time I pick up the controller its a new adventure waiting to happen. I can not tell you how enjoyable this game is to play.
  20. D514
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    Take everything you know about Zelda, and throw it out of the window.

    Every step I took, I found something new and unique. The game constantly amazed me. This game alone makes the Wii U, or the Switch totally worth it!
  21. JaymTime
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Estamos ante el renacer de una legendaria saga de videojuegos. Durante décadas he jugado a varios de los títulos de esta saga y creo sin duda que este se ha vuelto mi favorito y explico el porqué.

    Tras más de 40h dedicadas al título, puedo decir que los juegos de The Legend of Zelda pecaban de linealidad total en todas sus pasadas entregas, es decir, ve al punto tal, consigue el arma    Estamos ante el renacer de una legendaria saga de videojuegos. Durante décadas he jugado a varios de los títulos de esta saga y creo sin duda que este se ha vuelto mi favorito y explico el porqué.

    Tras más de 40h dedicadas al título, puedo decir que los juegos de The Legend of Zelda pecaban de linealidad total en todas sus pasadas entregas, es decir, ve al punto tal, consigue el arma cual, mazmorra, mazmorra, jefe y empezar de nuevo. BOTW rompe completamente con esto y ofrece un mundo abierto real, donde no hace falta hacer las mazmorras salvo que así lo desees, aunque finalmente si quieres vivir la historia del juego deberás pasar por ellas.

    Vivimos en un momento donde los juegos, y sus notas, se miden en resolución y FPS en vez de medirlos en lo que realmente cuenta, vivencia, experiencia, transmisión de emociones, y si, es cierto, Zelda no va tan si quiera a 1080p y no corre a 60fps, pero es que da completamente igual una vez te metes en el juego, el apartado artístico es el mejor que he visto en años, los sonidos, los detalles, la jugabilidad impecable, la grandeza que se siente y es que nada más empezar te empiezas a sentir parte de Hyrule, esta vez de verdad, por primera vez he sentido la necesidad de salvar el Reino y esto me ha mantenido horas y horas pegado a la pantalla.

    Los que ponen un 0 a este juego aquí o bien no lo han jugado o bien están ciegos y sordos, esto amigos no es un videojuego, es una nueva obra de arte de esta industria que tanto quiero.    … Expand
  22. brizes22
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild es ejemplo claro de como una franquicia se reinvento de forma existosa , esta vez ninendo ha puesto a puesto patas arriba la historia de zelda y dio como resulado una obra maestra
  23. FrayDabson
    Mar 25, 2017
    10
    Love it. As a long-time Zelda fan I did not know what to expect going into this game.

    As much as I miss some of the Zelda Classics (hook-shot, more temples with monsters and puzzles) The game set a whole new standard in gaming. The world is amazing, the game is beautiful. I honestly don't think I can give this game anything lower than a 10 . After about 70 hours I have completed the    Love it. As a long-time Zelda fan I did not know what to expect going into this game.

    As much as I miss some of the Zelda Classics (hook-shot, more temples with monsters and puzzles) The game set a whole new standard in gaming. The world is amazing, the game is beautiful. I honestly don't think I can give this game anything lower than a 10 . After about 70 hours I have completed the main story but there is SO much Side stuff I did not do. Only 60/120 shrines, and not even 100 Korok seeds.    … Expand
  24. 80manjr
    Aug 21, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game changed my view on video games. When I first got this game, it was my first Zelda game ever. The trailer is just a part on how great this game is. When you first get dropped into this world you are on a introduction like part where you get to learn how to play the game. It limits you, but also still gives you a small example of all the exploration is this game. After the small introduction you are able to go wherever you want. I got so connect to the characters in this game that when I re-watched the trailers and parts of the games I started crying. This game gives emotion, and a great story, but allows you to take breaks and just explore the beautiful world. The biggest complaint was I couldn't continue playing after defeating Ganon unless I went to my last save which didn't count that I defeated Ganon. Overall Rating 99/100.… Expand
  25. Theoriginalethn
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Good story, beautiful, fun gameplay and amazing soundtrack... one of the games where they are as perfect as you could get for their genre if youre a fan of open world games this is a must buy and a great game into the franchise dont listen to people that rate this game as a 0 but i do understand ratings around 8
  26. Caracaveinossa
    Sep 2, 2017
    10
    Probably the best exploring game in this century so far. Incredible. The world is a piece of art, and the gameplay is fantastic. The player is always curious!

    Best switch game so far.
  27. imalmenzar
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    Great game, a MUST. If you want to achieve the 100% of the game you will be playing around 200 hours in a really beautiful and enormous world. The game is absolutely amazing. You won't be disappointed.
  28. TheSeahorse
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    They definitely succeeded with breaking the conventions of Zelda in a good way. Sure, there are things that I miss from the other Zelda games (such as better music and more complex dungeons) but this one is just pure fun to play.

    Being free to do anything you want almost from the get go is what makes this an amazing experience. Whenever I think, "maybe I can do this..", I can! And there    They definitely succeeded with breaking the conventions of Zelda in a good way. Sure, there are things that I miss from the other Zelda games (such as better music and more complex dungeons) but this one is just pure fun to play.

    Being free to do anything you want almost from the get go is what makes this an amazing experience. Whenever I think, "maybe I can do this..", I can! And there are so many small details that just made me fall in love with this amazing world.

    Definitely pick this up if you have the Wii U, and if you don't I would recommend buying the switch just for this game.    … Expand
  29. Alectriciti
    Mar 26, 2017
    10
    I wasn't sure about this game at first, until I started playing it. This game is a testament of the change the gaming industry needs. The attention to detail is beyond that of any game I've ever seen or played.

    I believe nothing is ever perfect. But Breath of the Wild sure seems to come close.
  30. Loganzo
    Sep 18, 2017
    10
    This game this game is awesome graphics are great gameplay drew me in and still finding stuff I'm interested in after 75 hours it is a must buy got a switch just for this and xenoblade 2 love it recommend it but finding good weapons is hard but that's what makes it fun.
  31. solitos
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Masterpiece is a small word to describe Breath of the Wild.Game cant be compared vs OOT since their logic isn't the same..U don't need to kill bosses with specific dungeon items since it had to be an open world action adventure and not a "show me where to go and what item i should get first " Dungeons were kinda easy as well compared to other puzzle dungeons of the same series but..theMasterpiece is a small word to describe Breath of the Wild.Game cant be compared vs OOT since their logic isn't the same..U don't need to kill bosses with specific dungeon items since it had to be an open world action adventure and not a "show me where to go and what item i should get first " Dungeons were kinda easy as well compared to other puzzle dungeons of the same series but..the feelings? From the first glide till the last anagram that gives all players a small smile thinking and reminisce the past game of their childhood this game is a MUST. Unique weather mechanics , right into feels soundtracks and the lore (even without voice) that most of nintendo boys love to see is back.And it is back for good !… Expand
  32. adanfime
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    Nintendo did its best to release this game as a launch title for the Switch. This game proves that Zelda definitely is a system seller. As Aonuma said, this game, by breaking the conventions of Zelda, proves that Nintendo definitely always has surprises for us gamers. Definitely the beginning of a new era.
  33. ValerieAlexis
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    There is no game more perfect, more beautiful than this game right here!
    It's a game that somebody made and put effort into and that makes it an automatic 10/10 in my books, they put in effort and money into making a game on a console that is so poorly built, a large portion of people broke it the same day!
    I have to give props to Nintendo for deciding to outsource their console creation    There is no game more perfect, more beautiful than this game right here!
    It's a game that somebody made and put effort into and that makes it an automatic 10/10 in my books, they put in effort and money into making a game on a console that is so poorly built, a large portion of people broke it the same day!
    I have to give props to Nintendo for deciding to outsource their console creation to a third party of IT students with 2 hours of experience, it really gave them a lot of hands-on experience with consolemaking 101.
    Now about the game, it is about this protagonist called Zelda who carries around a legendary sword and crossdresses as a girl sometimes because of fanservice (many people were aroused by this) who is looking for this egyptian symbol he can put on his hand to grant him infinite power, much like Palpatine except he's not grey and wrinkly.
    This game is beautiful, 10/10 I am so proud of everyone for buying this game and being alive to play it!    … Expand
  34. Cacheux
    May 7, 2017
    10
    an excelelent game, nintendo reinvented Zelda and gave us a precious game, full of things to do, it is impossible to not get lost in the vast and great world of this game.
  35. LenkaMaster
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    No me arrepiento de haber comprado este juego. La cantidad de contenido que ofrece es abrumadora. La banda sonora y la ambientación mientras recorres el mapa es una obra de arte.
  36. Ryzacus
    Mar 27, 2017
    10
    If ever I were to give a game a 10 it would be this. Nintendo have decided to take a turn for the better with Breath of the wild. The visuals are beautiful, the mechanics are smooth, the story is exciting and as someone who hasn't enjoyed a Zelda game since Wind waker for Gamecube this was a shock to my system.

    I was not expecting to be saying a week into having a Switch that it has one    If ever I were to give a game a 10 it would be this. Nintendo have decided to take a turn for the better with Breath of the wild. The visuals are beautiful, the mechanics are smooth, the story is exciting and as someone who hasn't enjoyed a Zelda game since Wind waker for Gamecube this was a shock to my system.

    I was not expecting to be saying a week into having a Switch that it has one of the best games of all time.
    At launch I was sceptical too because of all the fan hype and critics reviews being so damn high, but after completing it once and then restarting to 100% the shrines, side quests and more I have fallen madly in love with this game.

    This is truly one of the best games Nintendo have ever graced us with and deserves every bit of praise and more.    … Expand
  37. mamilo
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nintendo mudou e proporcionou a melhor formula possivel. Acertou em cheio e entregou o melhor jogo de todos os tempos ....

    Mundo aberto
    Jogo desafiador.
    Historia muito bem amarrada...
    Sucessor de ocarina of time.    … Expand
  38. DelWolf
    Apr 19, 2017
    10
    Before I am accused of only giving this game because I am a 'Nintendo fanboy', or because I'm a brainless fan of the series, I want to point out that I favour Nintendo no more than any other company that produces games, and this is strangely the first Zelda game I have ever played. So when I say that this is already one of my favourite games of all time, it really means something.Before I am accused of only giving this game because I am a 'Nintendo fanboy', or because I'm a brainless fan of the series, I want to point out that I favour Nintendo no more than any other company that produces games, and this is strangely the first Zelda game I have ever played. So when I say that this is already one of my favourite games of all time, it really means something.

    Firstly, I will acknowledge that the graphics are a mediocre 900p, not even utilising The Switch's ability to display 1080p. But the characters are actually well animated, and the world is definitely something to behold. There have been a few frame rate drops, however, since the big update, I have not noticed any more.
    What I also noticed, and was pleasantly surprised by, the game doesn't hold your hand AT ALL. You literally step out of the spawn area, and boom, explore your heart out. And that brings me to my next point - the world is HUGE. I can't recommend this game enough if you are a fan of the open world genre. I will try to keep this review spoiler-free, but the story definitely throws away the whole 'damsel in distress' idea, which is cool. The beautiful soundtrack also only adds to my love for this game.
    Overall, if you are thinking about getting this game, you absolutely should. It's almost worth a Switch on it's own, and it's so far definitely game of the year for me.    … Expand
  39. MacAsk
    Mar 22, 2018
    10
    Best game I ever played, over 200 hours in and I'm still finding ways to entertain myself before finishing off the DLC. Just never want it to end! Deserves the praise it gets.
  40. aferalva
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Many reasons why Zelda has got a 10, is because you believe in the world, You can play for hours and you feel been in this beautiful place The physics works, the sound is so great , the AI is really good plus I am always smiling when I am playing.
    We don't need 60fps, 4k games . We only need a game that works and make you feel that the all the hours you are playing are meaningful
  41. Bennpai
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    This game is a triumph in every sense of the word. The world is breathtakingly large and features endless things to do. The combat, whilst simple is fun and engaging. The art style is absolutely beautiful, this is by far one of the most beautiful games to come out of recent years. The soundtrack is amazing and boasts a heap of great tracks. Never have I played a game which is so aweThis game is a triumph in every sense of the word. The world is breathtakingly large and features endless things to do. The combat, whilst simple is fun and engaging. The art style is absolutely beautiful, this is by far one of the most beautiful games to come out of recent years. The soundtrack is amazing and boasts a heap of great tracks. Never have I played a game which is so awe inspiring and wonderful.… Expand
  42. InFamousFury
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Amazing Game, I have over 125 hours on this and I still play it daily. Definitely brought me back into gaming from being out of it for so long. Thanks Nintendo!
  43. ResQ2
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Absolutely best game release since at least 4-5 years. Fantastic design, most freedom and the graphics are really good for such a small device, too. Nothing bad to say about it at all, everything just fits.
  44. zorakid
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    I'm giving this game a 10/10 not because it is without flaws, but because it has exceeded expectations in such a way that minor flaws can be rightfully forgiven.

    Breath of the Wild is setting a new standard for open world game mechanics, the same way Ocarina of Time set a new standard for 3D adventure games when it came out. Links movements, running, jumping and especially climbing    I'm giving this game a 10/10 not because it is without flaws, but because it has exceeded expectations in such a way that minor flaws can be rightfully forgiven.

    Breath of the Wild is setting a new standard for open world game mechanics, the same way Ocarina of Time set a new standard for 3D adventure games when it came out.

    Links movements, running, jumping and especially climbing provide a very fluid, responsive and organic sense of control for the players. Never has exploration been this intuitive and accessible when the player character is given this freedom of movement. This is solidified by a large game world full of content that rewards explorations.

    The combat is fun and challenging, especially early to mid game. It becomes easy, even exploitable late game, but that's the inevitable results of us gamers being ever so skillful and crafty. The weapon durability system serves the purpose of resource management gameplay. But I can see how it could've or should've been implemented better to be more fun and less annoying.

    There are some occasional frame-rate issues unfortunately, but considering the technical feats of this game running on a tablet machine, it's forgivable.    … Expand
  45. Thajocoth
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    After the disaster that was Skyward Sword & the terrible controls of Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks (having to cover the entire screen Link is on with my hand to be able to move around is just a terrible design decision), I didn't go into this game expecting anything. If not for the trailers showing it to be much better, I might not have gotten the game at all. I got the game andAfter the disaster that was Skyward Sword & the terrible controls of Phantom Hourglass and Spirit Tracks (having to cover the entire screen Link is on with my hand to be able to move around is just a terrible design decision), I didn't go into this game expecting anything. If not for the trailers showing it to be much better, I might not have gotten the game at all. I got the game and found it to be quite good. I had started to grow concerned for the series, but with this amazing game, I no longer feel that way. The open world feels more like the original NES Zelda than any other game in the series, while still being very much its own thing, and this return to the series roots breaks a lot of the conventions that I've had a problem with ever since Ocarina of Time.

    Though as someone who enjoys exploration far more than combat, I do feel like the enemies should have far less health than they do. In the original Zelda, fighting a group of blue lynels with the wooden sword was very difficult, but completely possible. Fighting just one with a boko club in this game is simply impossible... But at least the combat difficulty curve isn't based on how patient you can be, like it was from Ocarina of Time through to Skyward Sword, which was a terrible design decision.

    The enemies also don't feel very varied, simply because such a large percentage of them are humanoids, which all seem to act pretty similarly. Where are the tektites, leevers, pols voice, & poes? And if you're going to favor humanoids so much, why not a few with play styles that are a bit more different, like the boomerang-favoring goriyas, or the slow-but-tough gibdos and redeads? Thankfully, most combat can pretty much be ignored for those who wish to simply run past it, so I'm not going ding the game on that, but it's a thought to share..

    The world to explore is huge without feeling empty like Ocarina of Time's larger areas, or feeling repetitive like most open worlds seem to do. For example, I enjoyed Fallout 3 & New Vegas, but didn't get Fallout 4 simply because I got so tired of staring at a brown screen, and with the same assets everywhere, most places didn't feel unique enough to really remember where what was in relation to one another. Breath of the Wild's regions are colorful and varied, with no areas feeling too samey to one another.

    All in all, great job on this. 10/10 from me!    … Expand
  46. humblenarc
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    The breakable weapons may seem annoying at first, but it makes the combat infinitely deeper than previous Zelda games. It also helps the game's balance. By doing this, it makes you a lot less likely to rely on a single weapon, and will encourage you to save your better weapons for boss fights. The visuals look absolutely gorgeous for only running at 900p. Magnesis, Stasis, and to a muchThe breakable weapons may seem annoying at first, but it makes the combat infinitely deeper than previous Zelda games. It also helps the game's balance. By doing this, it makes you a lot less likely to rely on a single weapon, and will encourage you to save your better weapons for boss fights. The visuals look absolutely gorgeous for only running at 900p. Magnesis, Stasis, and to a much lesser extent, Cryonis all add variety to puzzle solving, exploration, and even combat. The story is simple and straightforward, but the execution is really good. I especially love Princess Zelda in this game. The world feels alive too. The NPCs have their own schedules and special quirks that make them memorable. I do think some of the English voice acting could be better, but it doesn't bother me too much. Honestly, I could go on all day on everything the game gets right but I'll stop here to prevent me from rambling.… Expand
  47. GamingTreeHouse
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterclass in game design and is my favorite video game of all time. Hyrule is the most engaging world I’ve ever explored, as it’s constantly pulling you in every direction, making you wonder what’s next. Breath of the Wild makes me feel the same kind of magic I did when I played video games as a kid. This is an absolute must play title forThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterclass in game design and is my favorite video game of all time. Hyrule is the most engaging world I’ve ever explored, as it’s constantly pulling you in every direction, making you wonder what’s next. Breath of the Wild makes me feel the same kind of magic I did when I played video games as a kid. This is an absolute must play title for everyone.

    Continue reading more at our website Gaming Tree House.    … Expand
  48. Mick93
    Mar 30, 2017
    10
    I have put a little over 80 hours into the game already, and I still haven't beat it, nor do I want to and maybe I just can't. Not because I'm not able to, but because every time I set my mind to do something specific, I end up doing 10 different things before I accomplish what I first wanted to, and have a blast while doing so.

    Just an example. Yesterday my objective was to reach this    I have put a little over 80 hours into the game already, and I still haven't beat it, nor do I want to and maybe I just can't. Not because I'm not able to, but because every time I set my mind to do something specific, I end up doing 10 different things before I accomplish what I first wanted to, and have a blast while doing so.

    Just an example. Yesterday my objective was to reach this one shrine that I had marked in my map. Things started getting cold, so I decided it was time for me to buy some sweaters, but as I'm always buying arrows and insects, I'm poor af so I went to make me some rupees in a mountain with a Goron that is my brother from another mother, as he likes to point out. This took me about an hour or so because I like this mini game and I ended up making more than I needed, so I decided to finally buy a piece of armor that is way too expensive, but I've always wanted since I saw it. Went to the place, bought the things, and went to another place to have it enhanced. But I didn't had enough materials to enhance the armor, and of course, I had to go and look for the things that I needed.

    After finding everything and enhancing it to the max, I had to test it. So i went after some strong enemies and just stood there, getting hit and feeling OP. And then, about 4 hours or so after, I remembered the shrine I wanted to go in the first place. This happens every time, and I enjoy every single moment.

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is not just a game. It is a journey. It is a Wild ride, that will take your breath away!    … Expand
  49. Black60Dragon
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.

    It blew away every expectation I had for it. The world is incredibly vast and there is so much to do in it. I spent almost 200 hours on this game, completing quests, collecting armor, etc and never once got bored.
  50. EpicRock-E
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    If you love playing video games that isn't racing games, online games, phone/tablet games, **** baby games and simple minded games. You'll enjoy playing this.
  51. Kosama
    Oct 21, 2021
    10
    Muy buen juego :3
    Increíble banda sonora. Mecánica y juego divertido. Buenos gráficos y estilo artístico. Hasta ahora la historia ha sido buena.

    Si te gustan Zelda y / o los juegos de mundo abierto, debes obtener BOTW.
  52. lanceton
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    Nothing is perfect, but I can't give this game anything less than a 100 when I've rated other games 90ish.... While not perfect, this game really gives the players a tangible glimpse of what a LITERALLY FLAWLESS open world game could be like. So far I've played no game that's capable of doing this.
    If this game is not 100, I don't feel any other open world game worth a score higher than    Nothing is perfect, but I can't give this game anything less than a 100 when I've rated other games 90ish.... While not perfect, this game really gives the players a tangible glimpse of what a LITERALLY FLAWLESS open world game could be like. So far I've played no game that's capable of doing this.
    If this game is not 100, I don't feel any other open world game worth a score higher than 90, simple as that.

    I am not a console player. I bought N64 just for Ocarina of Time, and I bought Switch (and paid unreasonably high prices due to availability) just for this, those were the 2 only consoles I bought in the past 15 years, I regret neither. In my opinion this game is even better than Ocarina of Time at its release.

    There were some people got so enthusiastic about this game that they actually DDOS attacked some critics who gave this game a low score, while I don't think those were the right actions to take, I can fully understand why their rage - this game deserves that much. I don't remember when was the last time I feel that I really liked a game this much.

    Play this, RIGHT NOW, I'm not a Nintendo fanboy so I don't care HOW you play it, on Switch or WiiU or SOMETHING ELSE, but if you don't play this game right now, you are simply missing out.

    By the way I kind of want to see them put this game into an anime xD    … Expand
  53. FanFreak777
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    The best game that I played in my all life! It was my first game of Zelda and it is amazing !!!
    The story in very good, is very well explained in detail. Secondary missions are also entertaining.
    The different climates and ecosystems they carry throughout the game are a artwork. The physical laws of the game are very well done without leaving anything to chance. The different tests of    The best game that I played in my all life! It was my first game of Zelda and it is amazing !!!
    The story in very good, is very well explained in detail. Secondary missions are also entertaining.
    The different climates and ecosystems they carry throughout the game are a artwork. The physical laws of the game are very well done without leaving anything to chance.
    The different tests of the temples are very entertaining, especially those that use HD vibration. Also the dungeons are really good.
    I could still talk about this fantastic game, for example of different clothes, weapons, types of struggle, etc.
    It is the best game in the history of all time.    … Expand
  54. draxlink
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    This is an amazing and unbelievable open world, this is the way to create a convincing world full of life, details, atmosphere, wild environment, smart combat system and everything you expected in a big game like this easily you can spend more than 100 hours trying to get all hiden secrets, Zelda franchise is now bigger than before and show to games like The Witcher 3 or Skyrim how an openThis is an amazing and unbelievable open world, this is the way to create a convincing world full of life, details, atmosphere, wild environment, smart combat system and everything you expected in a big game like this easily you can spend more than 100 hours trying to get all hiden secrets, Zelda franchise is now bigger than before and show to games like The Witcher 3 or Skyrim how an open world must be created in order to make feel the gamers inside a inmersive game with great gameplay!! To explor the vast Hyrule world is very satisfactory, you can go any place you wan to, for this game doesn't any place you can't reach, there is something very impresive Link can climb in any surface this posibility save you lot of time for example in The Witcher 3 is awful arriving to a mountain and can't climb it because the game system is terrible!! you have to waste time surrounding the mountain until find a way to climb! Flying with his paraglider is amazing you can admire Hyrule in all his splendor, like all games is not perfect but his bad points doesn't affect the game experience and now with the new patch you can enjoy a better perform on combats, simply this is the best Zelda and the best game in last decade! Very good for Nintendo and now only remains enjoy this jewel!… Expand
  55. Horfromst
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    this game is the more beautiful game That I seen there, I love the legend of zelda and love this game, this game contains so many features and your mechanical are perfectly made
  56. MikeIsCanadian
    Oct 11, 2017
    10
    The best game I’ve ever played. As a person who travels a lot I love being able to take a game with this much depth with me as I travel. This has game has made me excited about video games again.
  57. ItsNekoRx28
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    Este juego es increíble. Se nota que ha llevado mucho tiempo de desarrollo. Es el juego más parecido a la vida real, puedes hacer cualquier cosa!!!. Una vez acabada la historia yo solo llevaba el 17% completado del juego. Este juego tiene una cantidad y calidad de contenido inigualable. Tienes que jugarlo para sentirlo. Y con la última actualización cierrabocas se han ido las bajadas deEste juego es increíble. Se nota que ha llevado mucho tiempo de desarrollo. Es el juego más parecido a la vida real, puedes hacer cualquier cosa!!!. Una vez acabada la historia yo solo llevaba el 17% completado del juego. Este juego tiene una cantidad y calidad de contenido inigualable. Tienes que jugarlo para sentirlo. Y con la última actualización cierrabocas se han ido las bajadas de frames.

    ASÍ SE HACE UN MUNDO ABIERTO SEÑORES ASÍ SÍ.

    Yo diría el mejor videojuego de TODOS los tiempos. (Haber si alguien logra superarlo)

    Los que ponen de 8 para abajo no lo han jugado ;D (NI UNO LO HA JUGADO)    … Expand
  58. ProShadown
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    This is a great game.
    All the sounds and music in this game are awesome. The open world environment is great (horse, grass, weather, etc) along with history with plenty of paths.
  59. Nouf
    Apr 2, 2017
    10
    wonderful fantasy...
    wonderful world..
    wonderful gameplay..
    wonderful controler..

    yes more than 40 hours I played this game and I did not feel bored
    Every game has a story, Only one is a legend
  60. diegorl987
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    increíble juego, he jugado más de 170 horas y no para de sorprenderme. Espectacular videojuego que todo el mundo debería jugar. Desde el apartado artístico al técnico es lo mejor que he jugado jamás.
  61. Janai234
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    A masterpiece. A game that desserves a perfect score by Metacritic. This game will change open world gaming forever. Controls are perfect easy learning curve. Replayability is phenomenal,there is si much to do, many sidequest and missions. Story is well driven, great voice acting,great attachment to characters. Graphics are beautiful ,we can not compare artstyles with photorealisticA masterpiece. A game that desserves a perfect score by Metacritic. This game will change open world gaming forever. Controls are perfect easy learning curve. Replayability is phenomenal,there is si much to do, many sidequest and missions. Story is well driven, great voice acting,great attachment to characters. Graphics are beautiful ,we can not compare artstyles with photorealistic games, in my opinion every game should be compared with their own graphics approach, in this case Zelda has its own approach and environments are breath taking, physics everything is alive in this game. Nintendo keep it up. Metacritic you should be the one controlling the scores given by critics. Its really sad how you can accept a 0 score from critics when its obvious their intentions. I wish that with the ruler that you measure same goes back to you!… Expand
  62. sobresirian
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Sin duda estamos ante uno de los juegos más esperados de los últimos años y, tras haberlo jugado en la Switch, sólo puedo rendirme a sus pies.

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, un mundo vivo y salvaje La historia de ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ da comienzo con Link despertando de un sueño de cien años. Desorientado y con la única ayuda de una voz que le guía en    Sin duda estamos ante uno de los juegos más esperados de los últimos años y, tras haberlo jugado en la Switch, sólo puedo rendirme a sus pies.

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, un mundo vivo y salvaje

    La historia de ‘The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ da comienzo con Link despertando de un sueño de cien años. Desorientado y con la única ayuda de una voz que le guía en sus primeros pasos, el protagonista de esta historia empieza a ser consciente de que el mal reina en Hyrule y de que, tal y como ya intentó cien años atrás con la ayuda de la princesa Zelda y de otros cuatro elegidos, deberá acabar con él.

    Este es el punto de partida de un Zelda que viene con ganas de romper esquemas. Un Zelda que seguirá gustando a los fans de la saga, pero que a buen seguro conseguirá levantar más de una ceja y de dos entre los más conservadores. Se podría decir que es el Zelda menos Zelda de todos, por muy extraño que pueda sonar.    … Expand
  63. thewellredmage
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Breath of the Wild is a measure of success that the gaming world needed. That’s why players ran to it like a glass of ice water in an arid desert. Now that I’m nearing the end of this unforgettable experience, my only hope is that other developers will take their cues from Nintendo again and start to create more experiences like this one, and more importantly that Nintendo can wise up andBreath of the Wild is a measure of success that the gaming world needed. That’s why players ran to it like a glass of ice water in an arid desert. Now that I’m nearing the end of this unforgettable experience, my only hope is that other developers will take their cues from Nintendo again and start to create more experiences like this one, and more importantly that Nintendo can wise up and learn from Breath of the Wild’s success.

    I hope you enjoy the Game of the Year once you get it, because this game is undoubtedly it. I don’t know of any way that I could’ve enjoyed it more.    … Expand
  64. strider0905
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    This is the best game that I have ever played. PERIOD! I can't put it down. I'm over 80 hours in and only about half way through. Most players say about 60 hours to complete it, but I'm taking my time. Going through the areas, completing quests, shrines, getting every Korok seed I come across and picking up any resource in sight. I absolutely love this game. I won't even complain about theThis is the best game that I have ever played. PERIOD! I can't put it down. I'm over 80 hours in and only about half way through. Most players say about 60 hours to complete it, but I'm taking my time. Going through the areas, completing quests, shrines, getting every Korok seed I come across and picking up any resource in sight. I absolutely love this game. I won't even complain about the frame rate drops. It's not that much of an issue to me. My only complaint is how fast the weapons break. BUT, you do get weapons later in the game that last much longer. The game play is phenomenal! I love the graphics! And how much there is to do! Hell, it took me over a year to sink 80 hours into Skyrim, and I played Breath of the Wild for 80 hours plus in a month! I'll be playing this game for a while. I feel no need to buy any other games. I even skipped out on Horizon Zero Dawn(Which I'll get eventually). As for all the negative user reviews who have never even played the game. They just need to stop being petty and get over themselves. I am no Nintendo fan boy, by any means and I never even owned a Wii U. I just took a chance on buying a switch cause I thought Breath of the Wild looked great, and it blew my expectations away. I would have scored this game higher then 10, but the meter doesn't work like that.… Expand
  65. Wintzy
    Apr 4, 2017
    10
    This is hands down one of the best games i have ever played.
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild sets the standards for how an open world game should be made in 2017 and it doesn't even need the raw horsepower that we now have in the more performance-oriented PCs or consoles.
    The game mechanics work perfectly to create a real-world feeling and, similar to real life - if you think that something    This is hands down one of the best games i have ever played.
    Zelda: Breath of the Wild sets the standards for how an open world game should be made in 2017 and it doesn't even need the raw horsepower that we now have in the more performance-oriented PCs or consoles.
    The game mechanics work perfectly to create a real-world feeling and, similar to real life - if you think that something should work....it most probably will work like that (like anything out of wood can catch fire, only more durable weapons can be used for mining, you can use metal objects to electrify your foes or you can be struck by lightning if you sit near a tree etc. etc.) .
    There are so many moments when, as the developers are saying - you can truly shout "wow, i'm a freacking genius!".
    The map is huge and full of exciting things to discover. The story is not too complex indeed, but it does something really good - it sets the scene for you to understand what is happening and get immersed in the world and get you motivated to move on but it doesn't get in the way of having fun and it offers you a lot of freedom to really advance in the game at your own pace.
    The art style is unique and the music contributes really well to the atmosphere. Also very important is the fact that BotW feels very satisfying when playing and you can get this satisfaction even out of short 15 minutes play sessions. But you will need a lot of these to finish the game.

    My only gripes with BotW would be that the weapons break too fast but on the other hand i understand why they did this and i also never ran out of weapons so they balanced it well here. The second thing would be the lack of spoken dialogue in most of the scenes - but it's ok if this is the price to pay for having this wonderful game portable.

    All in all i enjoyed every second of the almost 100 hours with it and i think this is a masterpiece.
    I truly believe that it will live on as a highlight of what gaming was looking like in our times for future generations and i am sure we will continue to talk about it as the years are passing by.    … Expand
  66. KoopaAndTheGang
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    I'm cross-platform gamer for over 30 years by now - and I saved many worlds and princesses. But for the first time of my life, with each hour spent in a game I am more eager to save both than in the hour before...

    So far, it always was about concluding an (more or less obvious) plot - and this holds basically true for BotW. The difference is that the longer you are on your journey    I'm cross-platform gamer for over 30 years by now - and I saved many worlds and princesses. But for the first time of my life, with each hour spent in a game I am more eager to save both than in the hour before...

    So far, it always was about concluding an (more or less obvious) plot - and this holds basically true for BotW. The difference is that the longer you are on your journey through Hyrule, the more miracles and surprises you see, the more you improve your skills - the more you start feeling that this world has to be protected from the bad guy. And it doesn't feel like someone tells you to do so, because otherwise everything is in deep #@!$...it simply becomes a natural desire to save Hyrule and Zelda.

    Personally, I am kind of happy that it has some minor technical flaws - as there is no 11, by those it's ok to rate it a 10. And the hope survives, that in 30 years from now I will again experience something similar. This game changes how we will understand the terms 'video games' and 'open world'. For me, it is like exploring the world as a child. It remembers me of events of my past I had nearly forgotten, when the real world was open and not seen by a grown-up view.

    Well, there are other opinions - and that's those users fair right. I can only state: if you haven't played it, you are missing a milestone. It's kind of having slept on a sidewalk while Neil Armstrong set his foot on the moon.    … Expand
  67. Goofy_008
    Jan 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego a resucitado a una gran saga nunca me senti tan conectado como lo fue Ocarina of Time, me hizo creer que este juego a venido a luchar frente a frente el titulo a Ocarina Of Time para ver quien de los dos es el mejor Zelda, este juego reinventa todo, jugabilidad, combate y claro una historia que roza a la perfección… Expand
  68. Orbit89
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing, the best game of all time, even better than life itself. But actually the game has a great difficulty level, with tough enemies, however you have so much freedom to explore and you can simply go around things that are too difficult!
  69. JuDaRiorti
    Nov 22, 2017
    10
    El juego es excelente. Si bien es cierto que no tiene las mejores gráficas; la jugabilidad, audio y versatilidad está muy bien logradas. Estoy muy a gusto con la inversión y para mi ha valido la pena.
    Me ha ofrecido muchas horas de entretenimiento.
  70. David_Sheep
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    En Nintendo han sido muy inteligentes a la hora de observar minuciosamente que era lo que hacia divertidos a los juegos de mundo abierto y que es en lo que fallaban, quedándose solo con lo mejor de cada uno. Han tomado, además, de aquí y de allá, un poco del carácter en los combates de Dark Souls, un poco de The Witness y mucho, obviamente de Zelda. Un coctel asi tiene todo el potencialEn Nintendo han sido muy inteligentes a la hora de observar minuciosamente que era lo que hacia divertidos a los juegos de mundo abierto y que es en lo que fallaban, quedándose solo con lo mejor de cada uno. Han tomado, además, de aquí y de allá, un poco del carácter en los combates de Dark Souls, un poco de The Witness y mucho, obviamente de Zelda. Un coctel asi tiene todo el potencial para crear algo increible, y justamente ese ha sido el resultado. Estamos ante uno de los mejores Zelda hechos hasta la fecha, uno de esos juegos que suponen un punto de inflexión en el medio y que condicionará en gran medida el camino que deben tomar los juegos de mundo abierto en el futuro.… Expand
  71. Jeferson_Souza
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Ótimo jogo, jogabilidade perfeita.
    Um dos melhores jogos dessa década. Já tenho mais de quarenta hora de gameplay e ainda sim não perdi o encanto, o fato de você sair explorando tudo sem rumo, porém com as main quests bem definidas te da esse liberdade.
  72. Alasle
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un juegazo, buenos paisajes, banda sonora, mecanicas y unas físicas que te cagas, la historia es algo floja pero igual es buena y engancha. Me hubiera gustado algo de mas de personalidad en ciertos personajes y algún dialogo de Ganon pero aun así solo por este juego valió la pena la compra de mi NS.… Expand
  73. Jack5switch
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo's move into open-world games. It was met with critical acclaim on its release, and to no-one's disbelief. The immense amount of quests you can complete and the gameplay mechanics you're provided with, plus the captivating main quest with generally relatable characters means you'll be playing this gem for hours on end. It's important youThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Nintendo's move into open-world games. It was met with critical acclaim on its release, and to no-one's disbelief. The immense amount of quests you can complete and the gameplay mechanics you're provided with, plus the captivating main quest with generally relatable characters means you'll be playing this gem for hours on end. It's important you explore while you're still in the campaign, as once the main quest is over, the game immediately loses its charm and divulges into a fest of grinding for rupees and shrines, but this is not a major flaw and can easily be looked over. After all, that's what the internet is there to help you with. Even if you don't think open-world games are your thing, Breath of the Wild is an unmistakable candidate for a new purchase.… Expand
  74. daryll
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    As a non gamer person or now more like of a "casual" gamer I absolutely got intrigued By the ness of this game. I finally got the chance to experience well over ten hours of game play thanks to my friends borrowed switch. I must say I am truly in love with the charming and lovely setting the game has surrounded the player with the moment you start the game. I'm not too experienced in theAs a non gamer person or now more like of a "casual" gamer I absolutely got intrigued By the ness of this game. I finally got the chance to experience well over ten hours of game play thanks to my friends borrowed switch. I must say I am truly in love with the charming and lovely setting the game has surrounded the player with the moment you start the game. I'm not too experienced in the Zelda lore but I've heard that the each game is like it's own story. This one, oh I must say is stunning! Visuals are really simple but work well enough to provide lively surroundings. Controls were hard to accomodate to but I imagine that's hard for everyone who is not holding a gaming controller that often. I am absolutely in love with the character design and how sweet and some what "cute" they look. Over all the story is portrayed in a heartwarming and lovely way witch really put me in an emotional state (I just had to watch all of the memories cutscenes).
    Cooking, exploring, and figting feels solid and so extensive!
    Unfortunate that the weapons don't last that much. I really like some of the sword models and it is unfortunate to part with them after asingle fight with goblin...

    Sad to see that so many players had issues with the game and because of that gave so much flak in the reviews. I hope that this game will set new records and reaches the most legendary status in gaming (after all it's called The LEGEND of Zelda).    … Expand
  75. SolarFlare1221
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    Great game just play it ok. Also want to point out how amazing evil frogs reviews are, he's clearly a genius. The negative reviews are most likely 99% sony fans who are jerking off to Horizon zero dawn, they won't take into consideration that the graphics are the games style, they're not bad graphics they're just different, its a different style of art. Anyways just try to play the game atGreat game just play it ok. Also want to point out how amazing evil frogs reviews are, he's clearly a genius. The negative reviews are most likely 99% sony fans who are jerking off to Horizon zero dawn, they won't take into consideration that the graphics are the games style, they're not bad graphics they're just different, its a different style of art. Anyways just try to play the game at least, and no you shouldn't buy a switch just for this one game if you already have a Wii U but if you don't have a switch or a Wii U, do what I did and buy a switch with the game.… Expand
  76. Bearzy55
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    Fantastic game and a wonderful launch title for the Switch. I spent hours upon hours just exploring.
    Try to avoid following guides, walkthroughs and the likes for as long as possible. Most of the puzzles are not very difficult if you pause and take a few seconds to figure them out. I felt like I really enjoyed exploring the landscapes and discovering new monsters, new items to try and    Fantastic game and a wonderful launch title for the Switch. I spent hours upon hours just exploring.
    Try to avoid following guides, walkthroughs and the likes for as long as possible. Most of the puzzles are not very difficult if you pause and take a few seconds to figure them out. I felt like I really enjoyed exploring the landscapes and discovering new monsters, new items to try and craft new recipes with, and new weapons from stronger enemies I defeated.
    This game gets a lot of flack for having durability on the weapons but it definitely created some tense battles killing a couple enemies, having a spear break, trying to throw bombs and run to pick up a fallen enemy's weapon.    … Expand
  77. galley89
    Apr 6, 2017
    10
    Great game, I highly recommend it. This is open world gaming at it's finest. I should probably mention that this is the only Zelda I have finished despite buying all of them for the last 10 years or so.
  78. techskool
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    This game blew me away, and 80 hours in still has so much to offer. The scale, and attention to detail is incredible. Sure Nintendo hasn't gone 4K, sure there minor niggles here and there, but it's as close to perfect as it gets. Its worth buying a switch just for this game, its that good.
  79. The_Albatross
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    I've never really been one to pour over a Zelda game before, although I've played roughly 5-7 of the games. Breath of the Wild is a different breed, compelling you to explore every nook and cranny of its beautiful and vast world. The enemies you'll face are all intriguing, and the puzzles in the game are intuitive. I've never had this much fun with a game. Each session I spend with itI've never really been one to pour over a Zelda game before, although I've played roughly 5-7 of the games. Breath of the Wild is a different breed, compelling you to explore every nook and cranny of its beautiful and vast world. The enemies you'll face are all intriguing, and the puzzles in the game are intuitive. I've never had this much fun with a game. Each session I spend with it feels extremely rewarding. Any complaints I have are so small that they aren't worth mentioning. Phenomenal game.… Expand
  80. Bengaltiger
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    Breath of The Wild is a masterpiece.

    In todays age of gaming where games explain everything about the controls, the mechanics and the activities of the world, Breath of the Wild is a welcome edition. Whereas in most other open world games you are told exactly where you need to go, who you need to talk to and what you need to do, in Breath of The Wild you are given clues about these    Breath of The Wild is a masterpiece.

    In todays age of gaming where games explain everything about the controls, the mechanics and the activities of the world, Breath of the Wild is a welcome edition. Whereas in most other open world games you are told exactly where you need to go, who you need to talk to and what you need to do, in Breath of The Wild you are given clues about these things, and it's up to you to do it. You are given the tools to succeed, but you are on your own from there. The game does not hold you hand, and instead lets you try out things for yourself and and learn through discovery - and it's brilliant!

    Another way in which Breath of The Wild deviates from the crowd is how powerful Link is. For instance, in Skyrim (don't get me wrong, i love Skyrim to death) you play as Dovahkiin, a powerful dragon slayer with godlike powers. YOU have control over the world. In Breath of The Wild, you are at the mercy of the world. Link may be the hero of legend, but he's still just a hylian. It started raining when you were climbing up a mountain so now it's too slippery? Tough luck. You can't control the weather, you just have to wait. You can't just rush in and hack and expect to hack and slash your way through everything - you need to think, you need to prepare, and you need to learn. The fact that the odds are so heavily stacked against you may discourage some people. In my opinion, this makes it all the more satisfying when you overcome them. It feels like a true adventure.

    There are so many other things I would like to talk about, but I'll leave that to the professionals. I recommend reading some of the critics' reviews, and i urge you to try out this game. It is a must play.    … Expand
  81. tafru1337
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    One of the best games on this year, possibly GOTY; It's incredible the amount of things that you can do, almost whatever you think it could be possible.
    Exploring the world is amazing, there is a lot of things to do.
    BOTW is the best LOZ ever.
  82. Sventendo
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    "The Legend of Zelda - Breath of the Wild" is a game many people will talk about for a very long time. Even though it has major flaws, the positive aspects completely make up for them. The story is as simplistic as it can get, even most of the side-quests are trivial and not very interesting - but the gameplay will blow your mind. The graphics and music are individual, unique and simply"The Legend of Zelda - Breath of the Wild" is a game many people will talk about for a very long time. Even though it has major flaws, the positive aspects completely make up for them. The story is as simplistic as it can get, even most of the side-quests are trivial and not very interesting - but the gameplay will blow your mind. The graphics and music are individual, unique and simply could not be better. Overall, the experience this game delivers is outstanding. It does open-world so different, you will not forget this for a very, very long time.… Expand
  83. FabbeFapFap
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    Ive spent 160+ hours on this game and i still seem to see new stuff everytime i pick it up. Its without doubt one of the best games ive ever played!

    Even though i love this game, i personally feel like there should be more story to it, and i hope the dlc will bring that. The other thing is of cource the fps but since the second update solved the most of it is barely worth mentioning.
  84. AlesonLennon
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    The game is perfect note 10! It is the best experience of an open world game that has, every person who considers himself a gamer should play is a must, simply a masterpiece.
  85. PochoMan
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    I've been a fan of Zelda for a long time now, however I felt that this game impressed me more than any other game in the series.
    The visuals in this game are gorgeous, being inspired by the lovable art style of the Wind Waker, as well as the art style of Anime.
    The music is just as good as any other Zelda game, but for the first time in series history, the Piano is one of the main    I've been a fan of Zelda for a long time now, however I felt that this game impressed me more than any other game in the series.
    The visuals in this game are gorgeous, being inspired by the lovable art style of the Wind Waker, as well as the art style of Anime.
    The music is just as good as any other Zelda game, but for the first time in series history, the Piano is one of the main instruments. This works very well for this game's peaceful aesthetics.
    I have spent more than 120 hours exploring the vast open world of Zelda, and just recently finished the last of this game's 4 challenging and fun dungeons. I can conclude that this game is an absolute must have for anyone who owns a Switch or Wii U.    … Expand
  86. joenomercy
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    BotW is big, beautiful, and very well crafted. I'm ignoring technical issues as of right now because thinking of the Elder Scrolls series and how many glitches you encounter when they first are released and years after and with this being Nintendo's first time at a game of this size it is remarkably polished. Game wise, the developers put so much attention to the finest detail, not oneBotW is big, beautiful, and very well crafted. I'm ignoring technical issues as of right now because thinking of the Elder Scrolls series and how many glitches you encounter when they first are released and years after and with this being Nintendo's first time at a game of this size it is remarkably polished. Game wise, the developers put so much attention to the finest detail, not one area is devoid of a unique interactive experience. And this game is HUGE!!!! uhg...I hate writing reviews, just play the game people.… Expand
  87. fawil
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    The best game I have ever played. Hands down. Can't stop playing it. There are so many different layers. The world is so big you would think that it would get boring, but it is filled with so many things to do
  88. II-MAKY-II
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    7.6 user score? you people are sad. this game is a masterpiece. kids these days can only relate to things they hate because they are afraid to put themselves out there and speak up for what they actually like. if you don't like the fact that Nintendo has made a modern masterpiece, get over it and go play something you enjoy. if you have to artificially lower the score of this game so it7.6 user score? you people are sad. this game is a masterpiece. kids these days can only relate to things they hate because they are afraid to put themselves out there and speak up for what they actually like. if you don't like the fact that Nintendo has made a modern masterpiece, get over it and go play something you enjoy. if you have to artificially lower the score of this game so it will help make your game of choice look better in comparison then find another hobby you pathetic "gamers". its really sad.… Expand
  89. AndySwain
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    Greatest game I've ever played. They've crafted a story in huge world that you just get lost in. I didn't think it would eat my life the way it has. Insane.
  90. JDROCKET
    May 9, 2017
    10
    Breath of the wild is the BEST Zelda game ever. 10/10. Nearly all of the trolls are giving the game 0/10 because they are salty. Watch as the pile of salt grows as breath of the wild gets game of the year.
  91. Inked_Squid
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    This game is one to play! So far this has been my favorite game of the year, it almost feels like there is a never ending amount of content and area to explore, as well as a two part expansion pack coming soon which will add more story, armor, weapons, and characters. I currently have over 100 hours played and there will certainly be more put into it. The story line has kept me captivatedThis game is one to play! So far this has been my favorite game of the year, it almost feels like there is a never ending amount of content and area to explore, as well as a two part expansion pack coming soon which will add more story, armor, weapons, and characters. I currently have over 100 hours played and there will certainly be more put into it. The story line has kept me captivated and never bored, I feel like i always need to know what happens next after i finish a few parts.… Expand
  92. cbalbi00
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    amazing game, very good art and interaction with the world, good story.
    It will make you accumulate enough hours of game and a very varied gameplay full of different weapons a lot of armor and zones to go to, it put me at some moments something nostalgic when seeing places of old Zeldas. For me it goes for the best games of the year, I hope to see more games so incredible.
  93. Nanoprophet
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    Great looks, an open world to explore and lots of quests to accomplish. Not only does this game treat you like someone, who has played some games before (no endless tutorials), but it also gives you the freedom of choice. Overall the best game of the Zelda franchise in my opinion. After 100+ hours in the game, I can say, that you won't find a better and more entertaining way to spend yourGreat looks, an open world to explore and lots of quests to accomplish. Not only does this game treat you like someone, who has played some games before (no endless tutorials), but it also gives you the freedom of choice. Overall the best game of the Zelda franchise in my opinion. After 100+ hours in the game, I can say, that you won't find a better and more entertaining way to spend your money on the Switch.… Expand
  94. MarioKartfans
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    I owned Switch, PS4 and Xbox One so I had owned this game with Switch when it's launched on launch day for Switch anyway I love this game so much and still haven't complete this yet due to too much to do in it. So much contents that Nintendo had put in open world unlike other open world games where you got half contents or repetitive things to do or less things to see or short in term ofI owned Switch, PS4 and Xbox One so I had owned this game with Switch when it's launched on launch day for Switch anyway I love this game so much and still haven't complete this yet due to too much to do in it. So much contents that Nintendo had put in open world unlike other open world games where you got half contents or repetitive things to do or less things to see or short in term of replay-ability etc... so this game is masterpiece and best open world game since GTA V is the fact.

    Well done to Nintendo. Best Zelda in the series too. :)

    Look forward to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe this month then Arms coming later this Spring with next month's Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers then Splatoon 2 coming this Summer then Super Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Fire Emblem Warriors, Skyrim remastered and more follow ups releasing later this year. Switch going be epic year with PS4 for their awesome exclusive line-ups in 2017 this year.

    Anyway I love how much gameplay in this game you go out there anytime you want and find quests or do quests whenever you want, brilliant combat gameplay, frame rate drops in and out runs smooth, visuals is beautiful so did artwork too, storytelling so beautiful and I admit I were closet to Princess Zelda when she crying and hugs with Link during story cutscene it were make me felt like crying well that due to upset scene it is how affect my emotional follow their storytelling (not tell you what happens or storytelling since I avoid spoilers for you all because want you all find out when play this game), unbelievable you climbing anywhere you want with cooling down system due to Link getting weak and tired when climbing long way it is bit like realistic life that your body need stop and rest if climbing too much since your body get tiresome and losing system in body. Best game ever made. I am deaf too and love games but this game is best one of all-time beats every games in history since GTA V and beats GTA V to me so GTA V is now 2nd top best games in history. :)    … Expand
  95. milesmono
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this game is deserving of all the praise given to it. Each aspect is very well polished (I've only once seen a glitch occur) the graphics are great, and not as bland as some would have you too believe, the story line, whilst not overly heavy or extremely engaging, was still fun, and exploring the world was intriguing, containing a wide variety of content from crazy flower ladies to horse gods. Whilst the game is silly, it keeps its boundary's and doesn't stray too far from realism.… Expand
  96. Dkstallion
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    Honestly I wasn't sure about this game or the console and was skeptical. But, Nintendo has finally created yet another masterpiece. BotW is the height of what Zelda can be so far, and is the best Zelda game I have ever played. Gripped me right from the start and I was hooked and intrigued with the insane level of detail and thought put into this game. This game, despite its very fewHonestly I wasn't sure about this game or the console and was skeptical. But, Nintendo has finally created yet another masterpiece. BotW is the height of what Zelda can be so far, and is the best Zelda game I have ever played. Gripped me right from the start and I was hooked and intrigued with the insane level of detail and thought put into this game. This game, despite its very few graphical flaws, is perfect.… Expand
  97. syryquil
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    This game is beautiful, and despite minor frame drops at times, fails to not give a stunning experience every time it's played. This is my first Zelda game, and it is worth it.
  98. Quickness
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    Just like the title says it's breathtaking.. I haven't plated a game this fun and exciting in a decade! this game challenged me in a good way made me feel like a kid actually enjoying a game... this game will not disappoint.. it's a masterpiece! I LOVE IT!
  99. MudkipLegend
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    Honestly, Whoever gives this game a 0 because of graphics, The graphics are amazing, it's called an art style

    But with my time playing BoTW it was amazing.
  100. GordonLol
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    You should just buy the game and play it rather than read reviews.
    The game is beautiful, with a great balance of action and problem-solving.
    There are endless things to explore, with more coming on the horizon.
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Universal acclaim - based on 109 Critic Reviews

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